September 29, 2024 Edition
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On this date … 1969: The Eastern New Mexico University Symphony was preparing to make its season debut at the annual Pops Concert Banquet in the Campus Union ballroom. Symphony director was Arthur Welker. He planned to present selections from “My Fair Lady,” “South Pacific,” “Sound of Music” and “Carousel.” The banquet menu called for prime rib, baked potato, fruit cup, a vegetable and dessert. Admission was $2.75. That included the meal. 1970: The Portales Rams, fresh from a surprising 20-14 win over...
Booked The following were booked into local jails (Tuesday - Friday): Clovis • Daniel Gardea-Arredondo, 51, failure to appear on misdemeanor charge, failure to appear on a felony charge • Steve Garcia, 34, failure to appear on misdemeanor charge • Heaven Sanchez, 22, public affray • Joseph Valadez 31, failure to appear on misdemeanor charge • Edgar Thomas, 53, disorderly conduct, open container, resisting, evading or obstructing an officer, aggravated driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any... Full story
As the name suggests, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish was originally formed to manage game and fish, and much of its budget still comes from licenses for hunting and fishing. But several panelists at a Thursday meeting of the Legislature's interim Water and Natural Resources Committee pushed for a broader focus — and a more diverse funding base — so the department can do a better job managing the many non-game species that fall under its purview. One biologist at Game and Fish is dedicated specifically to the...
When pandemic-era tenant protections expired, rents immediately soared, and eviction filings surged last year more than 50% over pre-pandemic levels in some U.S. cities. These filings can cast long shadows. Simply being named in an eviction complaint, regardless of the outcome, can severely limit future housing options and prolong housing insecurity, according to a recent University of Michigan study. The situation underscores a growing debate across the country: Should...
Today through Oct. 5 *Eastern New Mexico State Fair – Fairgrounds, 2500 Southeast Main St., Roswell. Information: https://enmsf.com/ Today *Fiesta Car Show – 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 108 Davis St., Clovis. Open to cars, trucks, motorcycles, and bikes. Entry $15 per vehicle. Information: Joe at 575-799-1623 or Juan at 575-749-2651 *Our Lady of Guadalupe Fiestas – 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 108 Davis St., Clovis. Food, carnival games, live music. Information: 575-763-4445 *Fall Tea...
Monday *City of Portales Finance Committee – 4 p.m., City Hall, 1028 Community Way, Portales. Information: 575-356-6662 *City of Clovis Revenue Review Committee – 5:30 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654 Tuesday *Roosevelt County Commission – 9 a.m., Commission Room, Roosevelt County Courthouse, 109 W. First St., Portales. Information: 575-356-5307 *City of Portales Public Works Committee meeting – 1 p.m., City Hall, 1028 Community Way, Portales....
Mike Morris wants peace with Logan and Quay County officials as they address ongoing issues with the Ute Water Pipeline. “It is past time … to move past the contention around this project,” Morris, the chairman of the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority, told Logan Mayor Barry Bass on Thursday. After the water authority meeting, Morris was seen talking with Bass and Eldon Merrick, an ENMWUA board member from Portales. Asked about that conversation, Morris said, “I think we are going in the direction of a...
Portales officials decided Tuesday they’d like to continue discussions with EPCOR possibly providing water to the city. “We’d like to know what we need to do and how we move forward with you guys -- if that’s what we choose to do -- so that we’re clear with the community and that we’re not just stringing y’all along,” Councilor Mike Rackler told EPCOR Vice President Jeffrey Stuck at the City Council meeting. Officials agreed to set a work session to continue discussion. “When we schedule this working...
Editor’s note: This is one in a continuing series of interviews with local officials and community leaders. Vick Christian is a board member of cooperative companies Deaf Smith Electric and Golden Spread Electric, which are in the process of seeing if they should back up a data center that would power Artificial Intelligence with 206 megawatts. That’s more than 200 times the amount of electricity Farwell uses. Q: Can you outline this potential deal involving Deaf Smith Electric and Golden Spread Electric and the data...
I haven't been inside the Mesa theater in downtown Clovis for years. Is the gold chain curtain still there? The gold metal drape still hangs at the Mesa theater, 206 N. Main St., in Clovis. "The drape is still on the stage, although I understand that it might have been modified a little bit from the original installation," Bob Dart said. Dart is vice president of Internet Technology & Operations at Clovis Community College, which owns the theater. Members of the rock 'n' roll...
Clovis Municipal Schools Board members on Tuesday discussed honoring longtime Clovis High football coach Eric Roanhaus in some fashion. "Several different times people have reached out to me. All kinds of people," said board member Shawn Hamilton. "It makes sense to honor him. It also honors those who were part of his program. "It's time we honor this legacy." Board member Paul Cordova, like Hamilton, played football at CHS under Roanhaus. "He put (Clovis) on the map. When we...
Curry County Commissioner Seth Martin said Tuesday he’s interested in parting ways with the management group overseeing the Curry County Events Center and Fairgrounds. Martin and other county officials were critical of the management team Oak View Group 360 after hearing a summary of the fiscal year’s performance – a loss to taxpayers of more than $850,000. Events Center Manager K.C. Messick spoke to commissioners at their regular meeting Tuesday, summarizing the Event Center’s fiscal year, which ended June 30....
A Clovis man on Thursday pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree and was sentenced to 15 years in prison. Jimmy Whitlock, 45, is accused of killing 16-year-old Jesse Villanes-Lerma at an apartment on Sycamore Street in Clovis on Aug. 14, 2022. District Judge Ben Cross sentenced Whitlock, who will be required to serve 85% of his sentence, according to a news release from District Attorney Quentin Ray. A second suspect connected to the homicide, Deionte Fannin, 29 at the... Full story
Curry Residents Senior Meals Association 1704 E 7th St. Clovis Monday: Chicken salad wrap, zucchini, tomatoes, sweet potato fries, tropical fruit salad. Tuesday: Sweet & sour pork, brown rice, Asian veggies, vegetable egg roll, Mandarin oranges. Wednesday: Red chile beef enchiladas, lettuce and tomato, cheese, pinto beans, tossed salad, orange. Thursday: Chicken fettuccine, cauliflower and broccoli, garlic bread stick, apple slices. Friday: Chicken fried chicken breast, chicken gravy, mashed potatoes, asparagus, wheat roll,...
Clovis Monday: Breakfast: Mini Cinnis. Lunch: Chicken drumstick, mashed potatoes & gravy, seasoned corn, chilled peaches, whole wheat roll or Chef Salad or pizza or burrito and French fries (grades 6-12). *October school menu not available by press time. Portales Monday: Breakfast: Waffle, fruit cup, juice. Lunch: Spaghetti & meat sauce, breadsticks, green beans, carrots, applesauce or (grades 7-12) Grilled ham + cheese, fries, cucumber, applesauce. Tuesday: Breakfast: Donut twins, applesauce, juice. Lunch: Stuffed crust...
The books listed below are now available for checkout at the Clovis-Carver Public Library. The library is open to the public, but patrons can still visit the online catalog at cloviscarverpl.booksys.net/opac/ccpl or call 575-769-7840 to request a specific item for curbside pickup. “The Rose Arbor” by Rhys Bowen. London: 1968. Liz Houghton is languishing as an obituary writer at a London newspaper when a young girl’s disappearance captivates the city. If Liz can break the story, it’s her way into the newsroom. She...
Every dog that’s ever adopted me had its own unique sleep habits, some of them a bit strange. Take for instance, when we first got the little dog Maggie, who sleeps with me every night in the bed. The first night with her, when bedtime came she jumped into the dirty laundry basket and was asleep before I got into bed myself. Later she still took naps in the laundry basket but she soon figured out sleeping in the bed with the humans was allowed. One stretch when my late wife...
Michelli Rocha speaks English and Portuguese. Portuguese because that's the language of the country where she was born, Brazil. Rocha came to the United States 16 years ago. She landed in Philadelphia where she became a fan of the National Football League's Philadelphia Eagles. The News learned more about this boutique owner and real estate agent sitting in her Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate office Thursday in Clovis. Q: What's your idea of a perfect day? A: I'd start...
Services Click Here to View Obituaries • Randall Beevers, 71, died Sept. 25. Information: Steed-Todd Funeral Home • Daniel Caddell, 98, died Sept. 25. Information: Wheeler Mortuary • Ruby Green, 105, died Sept. 29. Information: Ellis Funeral Home • Mary Lee, 87, died Sept. 24. Information: Wheeler Mortuary • Robert Ortiz, 60, died Sept. 23. Information: Muffley Funeral Home • David Quick, 60, died Sept. 26. Information: Wheeler Mortuary • Virginia Reyes,... Full story
West Texas A&M spoiled the Lone Star Conference opener for the Eastern New Mexico University women's soccer team on Wednesday, handing the Greyhounds a 2-0 loss at Steve Loy Family Foundation Field. ENMU (1-3-1, 0-1 LSC) took a season-best 17 shots overall, with five on goal for the second-most in a match this season, but the Greyhounds were unable to penetrate WT senior goalkeeper Reagan Heelan and the Lady Buffs' defense despite having a number of quality chances to score....
The Gattis 7th grade football team improved to 3-0 on Tuesday with a 21-12 victory over visiting Portales. Rick Fenstermaker, Nathan Lewis and Luke Clements each scored a touchdown for the Cubs, while Fenstermaker added a PAT kick and a 2-point conversion. Defensively, the team was led by Jamie Fernandez with two sacks and a forced fumble, Fenstermaker with two sacks, Nate Lewis with a sack and an interception and Langdon Lewis with a fumble recovery. Both Bryan Terrarzas and Andres Cabrerra posted six total tackles. Next...
ROSWELL – Clovis High’s volleyball team seemed on its way to victory Tuesday night before things came a bit unraveled. Roswell Goddard roared from behind to take a 23-25, 20-25, 25-20, 25-7, 15-7 victory over the Lady Wildcats. “We played incredible in Games 1 and 2,” CHS coach Cristy Hill said. “We missed 11 serves in Game 1, and we still won.” Junior outside hitter Ashlynn Evans collected 18 kills, seven digs, two blocks and two aces for Clovis (5-4). “Ashlynn was getting balls down every time,” Hill said....
Even though Clovis High's football team has struggled mightily this season, Carlsbad coach Cale Sanders wasn't about to take anything for granted on Friday night. After all, the Wildcats were also struggling last year at this time before ambushing the Cavemen 33-23 at Leon Williams Stadium, eventually winning a district title and earning Class 6A state playoff berth. Not this time, though. Senior quarterback Kaden Perez threw for six touchdowns and ran for another, and...
A cacophony of smashing pads and cheering fans flowed through Steven Loy Family Foundation Stadium on Friday night, as youngsters from Valencia High School and Portales High School duked it out in the fourth quarter of a meaningful district melee. Then in the fourth quarter, up by one possession, PHS quarterback Tommy Lopez pump-faked a screen pass, found Kaidyn Cordova streaking up the sideline and ripped a deep ball into the pitch-black sky. Time froze. The cacophony...
FRIONA – Suffice it to say, it was a long day for Portales High’s volleyball team on Tuesday. Playing in what was essentially a triangular, the Lady Rams had to wait around for Vega and Friona to complete a five-set marathon, won by the host Squaws. They then went five sets before losing to the Lady Longhorns 26-24, 27-25, 23-25, 19-25, 15-8. In the finale, Friona (23-6) notches a 25-13, 25-23, 25-22 win over PHS. Friona is ranked 30th out of 175 Class 3A schools in Texas, while Vega (24-5) is 17th out of nearly 150...
