November 6, 2024 Edition
Steve Bannon had been sprung from federal prison only 12 hours earlier, but he had a message to deliver: "MAGA is back." It was a week before Election Day and Bannon, the right-wing podcaster, culture warrior and former chief strategist for Donald Trump, was sitting in a palatial Park Avenue hotel suite, describing how the next Trump presidency would surpass the last one. The entire scene seemed bizarrely improbable. Bannon had just delivered a hardscrabble populist attack to... Full story
Donald Trump declared victory early Wednesday morning after The Associated Press declared he'd won Pennsylvania. The state that became the focal point of the election was officially called for the former president by AP at 2:24 a.m. Eastern time. Trump took to the stage in Florida minutes later to declare: “Look what happened! Is this great?” He said he is going to “help our country heal ... we made history tonight for a reason.” “I will not rest until we have delivered a strong, prosperous America,” he added.... Full story
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Booked The following were booked into local jails (Friday - Tuesday): Clovis • Juan Sierra, 75, driving while license suspended or revoked • Christopher Rodriguez, 38, fraud • Jojo Padilla, 20, failure to appear on felony charge • Isaac Montano, 44, concealing identity, resisting, evading or obstructing an officer • Baldemar Gonzalez-Salinas, 31, aggravated assault • Joe Gallegos, 25, driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, open container • Isaiah Gabaldon, 26, probation violation ...
Republican Fabian Munoz is the new Roosevelt County commissioner in District 1. Munoz received 503 votes in Tuesday's election. Democrat Jake Lopez received 382 votes. Lopez's son Dennis Lopez held the position the previous eight years and was not eligible to run again. Their race was the only one contested in Curry or Roosevelt counties; the others were all decided in the primaries. Also on Tuesday night: Incumbent Sen. Martin Heinrich and District 3 Rep. Teresa Leger... Full story
On this date … 1950: A 54-year-old tenant farmer was found dead in a ditch about 12 miles southwest of Muleshoe. Officials said the man tied a rope around his neck, fastened the other end to the steering wheel of his car, and jumped out of the car while it was in motion. Investigators estimated the car traveled 200 yards after the man’s body hit the ground; it was found stalled in a field. 1956: Officials at Clovis Air Force Base were asking residents to avoid trespassing on the Melrose Gunnery Range. Lt. Col. Bernie...
Let it rain and snow, New Mexico. The beginning of November brought a dramatic change from the unusual heat October had to offer. Storm systems in New Mexico will bring anywhere from small bursts of snow in certain parts of the state to several inches of snow in other places. In eastern New Mexico, freezing temperatures are expected this week with snow/rain mixes starting tonight and lasting through Friday. Cooler temperatures are expected to remain next week as well, but moisture is less likely after Friday. The region has...
Two people are facing drug charges after law officers conducted a raid in the 2100 block of Belair Road on Friday. Agents found an ounce of heroin, 14 grams of methamphetamine, fentanyl pills and several firearms in the raid, Clovis police stated in a news release. Following the execution of a search warrant, authorities issued arrest warrants for Ignacio Gallegos, 44, and Amber Martinez, 33. Gallegos faces trafficking charges; Martinez is accused of distribution of a...
Three people found dead in a Clovis motel parking lot were likely victims of carbon monoxide poisoning, police said Tuesday. The victims -- Hector Flores, 29, Alizara Gallegos, 19, and Flores’ young son, Aaden Flores -- were found in a running car on Saturday afternoon outside the La Vista Inn. Police immediately said they did not suspect foul play. Inspection of the vehicle, described in police records as a black Chrysler, showed its “exhaust pipe was broken in half ... Full story
Here’s a partial list of Veterans Week activities planned around the region: Wednesday • Veterans Week Open House – 5-8 p.m., American Legion Post #117, 2800 W. Seventh St., Clovis. Thursday • Free breakfast for veterans (active duty or retired) – 8 a.m., Baxter-Curren Activities Center, 908 Hickory St., Clovis. Information: 575-762-3631 • Veterans Week Open House – 5-8 p.m., Elks Lodge #1244, 218 Sycamore St., Clovis. Saturday • Veterans Parade: “A Legacy of Loyalty and Service” – 10 a.m., Main Street...
Across New Mexico, crisis triage centers are having a moment. Santa Fe has one, based at Santa Fe County’s La Sala Center. Gallup is line for one, a new center operated by the Santa Fe Recovery Center that’s scheduled to open its doors in less than a week. Bernalillo and Sandoval counties are soon to have one, too, a facility state leaders say will be run by the University of New Mexico. Clovis, working hand in hand with about a half-dozen other communities, wants a crisis triage center as well. City leaders put out a...
The Clovis-Curry County Chamber of Commerce has announced Clovis Equipment & Supply Co. as the chamber’s newest Retail Rockstar. CESCO has served Clovis and the surrounding area since 1979, according to a Chamber news release. Presentation of the award will be made at 8:30 a.m. today at CESCO’s location, 821 E. Second St. in Clovis. CESCO was nominated for the award by the previous Retail Rockstar award winner, CMB Garage...
A social media posting has announced the opening of a Clovis location for Marshall’s retail store will happen in just over two weeks. The posting states “Marshall’s, grand opening, 7:30 a.m., Thursday, November 21.” North Plains Mall General Manager Leeann Glenn confirms Nov. 21 as the opening day for the new Marshall’s store occupying a portion of the former Dillard’s...
Feeling stressed? “In recognition of International Stress Awareness Week, the Curry County Substance Use & Behavioral Health Program invites the community to make their own stress ball,” the county stated Monday in a news release. “According to the American Psychological Association (APA), 74% of people in the United States are reportedly unable to cope with the levels of stress in their lives.” So county officials have invited residents to visit the Curry County Administration Office at 417 Gidding Street, Suite...
Some said Monday's meeting of the Ute Water Commission was contentious. Others called it a good discussion. A continuing "negative" advertising campaign by the village of Logan regarding the Ute Reservoir and the Ute Water Project was called into question by Commission Chair Mike Morris, highlighting the meeting at the Clovis-Carver Public Library's North Annex. "Would the village of Logan like to respond to their spending of public money to oppose the Ute Water Project?"...
Outsiders of college basketball's insulated world may hear about Daven Võ's current gig – first-year head coach of Eastern New Mexico University men's basketball – and wonder: Why is this your dream job? During recruiting season, he trades warm dinners with his wife, Laura, and three kids, for sprawling rural highways filled with unfamiliar faces for players who may commit elsewhere. What's more, his dream job takes place in Portales; a close knit, but isolated town...
Services Click Here to View Obituaries • Terry Barker, 70, died Oct. 31. Information: Muffley Funeral Home • Annette Cortese, 82, died Oct. 27. Information: Chavez Funeral Home • Valentin Cortez, 79, died Oct. 29. Information: Muffley Funeral Home • Sam Lopez, 81, died Nov. 1. Information: Chavez Funeral Home • Gwen Nesser, 92, died Nov. 3. Information: Wheeler... Full story
Tommy Platt and Ricky Fuentes are tied atop the Pigskin Pick ‘Em contest after nine weeks. Both players have correctly picked 67 games. Adam Branham is in third place with 66 correct picks, followed by Drew Cole and Bob Hill with 63 correct picks each. Also on the leaderboard: Mario Castaneda (60), Joseph Cavazos (59), Stu Stratton (59), Danny Inman (55) and Sage Free (53). The contest consists of 12 weeks with a weekly winner receiving a $50 gift card from Juanito’s Mexico Restaurant. Also at stake: a $500 cash prize...
ALPINE, Texas – An 11-point lead through three quarters didn’t hold up for Eastern New Mexico University’s football team on Saturday. First-year Lone Star Conference member Sul Ross State outscored the Greyhounds 16-0 in the final stanza, including freshman running back Carson Workman’s 21-yard TD run with 1:50 left, and the Lobos held on for a 33-28 victory over the Greyhounds, their first in the series since 1970. Sul Ross (3-6, 2-5 LSC) leads the all-time series 14-11-1, but had lost eight in a row before...
ALBUQUERQUE – There probably won't need to be much scouting done for Portales' first-round opponent this week in the Class 4A football playoffs. PHS (6-4) drew the No. 5 seed in the 12-team bracket, and will face 12th-seeded Chaparral (3-7) at 7 p.m. on Friday at Steve Loy Stadium. The Rams beat the Lobos 44-19 on Friday to end the regular season. "It's a playoff game, and everybody's 0-0," Rams coach Jaime Ramirez said Sunday. "We're not expecting them to play it the same...
HOBBS – Clovis High had both individual winners and fell short in its bid to sweep both team titles in Saturday’s District 4-5A cross country meet. Both squads qualified for Class 5A state competition on Saturday at Albuquerque Academy. The 5A girls run at 12:40 p.m., followed by the 5A boys. Led by sophomore Brooke Newcomer, who paced a 1-2-3 finish with a five-kilometer time of 20 minutes, 29.80 seconds, the Lady Wildcats finished with 24 points to 44 for Hobbs, 74 for Carlsbad and 108 for Roswell High. CHS coach Liz...
Even in a year where Eastern New Mexico University's volleyball team has struggled mightily, the Greyhounds have taken solace that Sul Ross State has joined the Lone Star Conference. Sophomore outside hitter/middle blocker Sophia Valdez posted 14 kills on 25 swings with only one error and tied her season high for blocks with four (two solos) as ENMU extended its winning streak in the series to 24 on Saturday with a 27-25, 25-18, 25-20 LSC victory at Steve Loy Arena. The...
For a while this season, it looked like the Eastern New Mexico University men's soccer team was in good shape to make it to the six-team Lone Star Conference postseason tournament, but those hopes have taken a big hit of late. On Saturday, the Greyhounds played well against second-place Midwestern State, but the Mustangs rallied for a 2-1 victory at Steve Loy Stadium that left ENMU very much on the outside looking in. With the loss, the Hounds fell to 4-6-6 (2-4-3 LSC). They...
Eastern New Mexico University’s basketball teams are slated to open the regular season this weekend in a South Central Region crossover event at Durango, Colo., matching teams from the Lone Star Conference against foes from the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Both Greyhounds squads play host Fort Lewis and New Mexico Highlands, in reverse order. The men face Fort Lewis at 7 p.m. on Friday and NMHU at 4 p.m. on Saturday, while the women take on Highlands at 1 p.m. on Friday and the Skyhawks at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Men...
Saturday Non-district Grady 3, Clovis Christian 0 Grady 25 25 25 Clovis Christian 12 15 16 CCS individual statistics Kills – Reece Robb 3, Madisyn Kruckeberg 1, Jalisa Raney 1. Blocks – Robb 1. Digs – Hannah McKay 8, Shae Stageberg 6, four tied with 2. Aces – Kruckeberg 1, McKay 1. Assists – McKay 3, Raney 2. Records – Grady 15-5, Clovis Christian 11-11. Halloween Howl At Melrose Pool play standings: 1. Gateway Christian 5-0; 2. Melrose 4-1; 3. Fort Sumner 3-2; 4....
