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On a fixed income since 2008, Sharon Martinez and her husband worried about providing their daughters gifts this Christmas. Martinez said her daughters Destiny, Desirae and Angelina were used to a Christmas with many gifts before a traffic accident in 2007 and a continual spinal problem forced her to have two neck surgeries. Christmas for the Martinez girls has been going smooth so far this year due to the Operation Santa Cop gift-giving program Thursday at the Memorial Building. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune...
Shiloh Wyatt and his brother Judah spent Tuesday evening using their artistic creativity preparing Christmas cards that could brighten the holiday for U.S. military troops stationed overseas. The Wyatts worked with about four other boys sorting through a variety of colorful art and craft items to paste onto paper cutouts to make the cards. The card-making project was part of the Portales Public Library Tween program, which offers youth ages 9 to 12 years old a chance to explore various themes in an educational environment....
The last survivor of the Bataan Death March in Curry County returned in good spirits despite spending 3 1/2 years as a prisoner of war, family members said. That was typical of Bud D. Johnston, they said, he always looked on the bright side. In this case he was alive. Johnston, who died Nov. 20 at Retirement Ranch at the age of 95, was among the 1,800 members of the 200th and 515th Coast Guard Artillery Units who were ordered to surrender to Japanese forces on April 9, 1942.... Full story
Local organizations are working to raise money to provide gifts for those in need this Christmas. Here is a look at what organizations and agencies in Clovis and Portales are doing to brighten the holidays for others. Clovis The Clovis Police department is holding its Shop with a Cop program. Each child selected will receive a $100 gift card to shop with a member of local law enforcement. - Nomination forms are available at the Clovis Police department. - The deadline to turn in forms to the police department is 5 p.m. Dec.... Full story
Local retailers in Clovis and Portales have increased sales events to attract customers this Black Friday. Burns Do It Center in Clovis will have its first Black Friday sale since reopening at a new location last March. The store is holding a giveaway on Black Friday. A shopper's name will be drawn and the recipient will receive a $1,000 shopping spree at Burns Do It Center. Tony Bullocks: CMI staff photo College student Mary Burns of Denver came to Clovis to help her father J... Full story
Brian Hemminger focused on his target for a second Saturday, then hurled his spear toward a painting resembling a prehistoric animal that could have been his dinner thousands of years ago. Hemminger was among an estimated 50 people participating in the 12th annual atlatl dart throw at Blackwater Draw, site of Clovis man and one of the most important archaeological finds in North America. In 9,000 B.C. Paleo-Indians left traces of their presence along Blackwater Draw, an important hunting ground. Hemminger became interested...
Jessica Lavalle is concerned about issues on her college campus such as excessive heating in student housing, slow cafeteria service and illogically posted speed limit signs. Lavalle was one of 48 Eastern New Mexico University students and approximately 12 faculty and staff that met Thursday in an open forum to discuss students' concerns with university operations and issues. Benna Sayyed: CMI staff photo Eastern New Mexico University students express their concerns on university operations and issues to university faculty,...
Sharen Martinez worked at a local clothing store for two years then decided she wanted to progress her career in sales. Her next step would move her toward her goal of becoming a district manager for Journey's apparrel store. Two months ago Martinez started as a part-time sales rep at Journey's. She was named store manager on Aug. 28. Martinez attributes her strong work ethic to her father's good teaching. - Name: Sharen Martinez - Age: 23 - Hometown: Clovis - Occupation: Stor...
Lorelei Taylor grew up in Berkeley, Calif., lived in different areas of the West Coast and moved to Portales in 1996. Taylor started practicing yoga in 1971 and has studied under prominent Hindu yoga teachers in California, India and Bali. Taylor's dance career began at age 7 with classical ballet; she discovered modern dance at age 13. She taught yoga and dance at Eastern New Mexico University from 1997 to 2008 and started teaching at Clovis Community College in 2002. Taylor... Full story
Lorelei Taylor grew up in Berkeley, Calif., lived in different areas of the West Coast and moved to Portales in 1996. Taylor started practicing yoga in 1971 and has studied under prominent Hindu yoga teachers in California, India and Bali. Taylor's dance career began at age 7 with classical ballet; she discovered modern dance at age 13. She taught yoga and dance at Eastern New Mexico University from 1997 to 2008 and started teaching at Clovis Community College in 2002. Taylor...
Carl Wesley moved to Clovis from Long Beach, Calif., about five years ago because he wanted to escape the rough inner city life he dealt with growing up. He also wanted to help his grandfather, Alton Spillman, who was experiencing health problems. Wesley grew up around rap stars such as Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg and Warren G. He is the cousin of rapper Goldie Loc, who was once a member of Tha Eastsidaz with Snoop Dogg and Tray Deee, and who now lives in Clovis. Wesley goes by the...
Carl Wesley moved to Clovis from Long Beach, Calif., about five years ago because he wanted to escape the rough inner city life he dealt with growing up. He also wanted to help his grandfather, Alton Spillman, who was experiencing health problems. Wesley grew up around rap stars such as Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg and Warren G. He is the cousin of rapper Goldie Loc, who was once a member of Tha Eastsidaz with Snoop Dogg and Tray Deee, and who now lives in Clovis. Wesley goes by the...
Carl Wesley moved to Clovis from Long Beach, Calif., about five years ago because he wanted to escape the rough inner city life he dealt with growing up. He also wanted to help his grandfather, Alton Spillman, who was experiencing health problems. Wesley grew up around rap stars such as Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg and Warren G. He is the cousin of rapper Goldie Loc, who was once a member of Tha Eastsidaz with Snoop Dogg and Tray Deee, and who now lives in Clovis. Wesley goes by the...
Carl Wesley moved to Clovis from Long Beach, Calif., about five years ago because he wanted to escape the rough inner city life he dealt with growing up. He also wanted to help his grandfather, Alton Spillman, who was experiencing health problems. Wesley grew up around rap stars such as Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg and Warren G. He is the cousin of rapper Goldie Loc, who was once a member of Tha Eastsidaz with Snoop Dogg and Tray Deee, and who now lives in Clovis. Wesley goes by the... Full story
One Clovis man died and another was severely burned when they apparently suffered electric shocks Friday while working on a billboard on east Mabry Drive, police said. Timothy J. Krach, 28, of Clovis, was killed and Randy Armstrong, 27, of Clovis, was flown to a Lubbock hospital for treatment, Clovis Police Capt. Patrick Whitney said. Armstrong's condition wasn't immediately known. The billboard is located between Curry Road H and Curry Road G, Whitney said. Whitney said the accident took place about 2:30 p.m. and the cause...
One Clovis man died and another was severely burned when they apparently suffered electric shocks Friday while working on a billboard on east Mabry Drive, police said. Timothy J. Krach, 28, of Clovis, was killed and Randy Armstrong, 27, of Clovis, was flown to a Lubbock hospital for treatment, Clovis Police Capt. Patrick Whitney said. Armstrong's condition wasn't immediately known. The billboard is located between Curry Road H and Curry Road G, Whitney said. Whitney said the accident took place about 2:30 p.m. and the cause... Full story
Pure Heart Word Center is easy to miss. Pure Heart is a non-denominational congregation that started in the home of David and Gerri Dawson about nine years ago. It moved to its home in what used to be a cantina known as the Prince Lounge nearly three years ago. CMI staff photo: Benna Sayyed Pure Heart assistant minister Ledonna Dawson, far left, minister Teronda Hunter, middle left, co-pastor Gerri Dawson, middle right, and pastor David Dawson sing praise and worship songs...
Call logs for Portales police, sheriff and fire: Monday - 9:57 a.m.: Caller reported a bird flew inside his house and he can't get it out, 1700 block of South Avenue M. - 10:12 a.m.: Caller reported a truck is blocking her customers, 200 block of South Main. - 11:34 a.m.: Call in reference to a bench warrant served, police station. - 12:26 p.m.: Caller reported her grandson stole money, 300 block of South Roosevelt Road S. - 1:05 p.m.: Caller reported an alarm, N.M. 267. - 1:30 p.m.: Call in reference to an alarm, 1400 block... Full story
William P. Hall started the Clovis Juneteenth Extravaganza about18 years ago with five other people. File photo Shawn Haskins, left, moves a chess piece on during a game with Gee Haskins at the 2011 Juneteenth Celebration in Potter Park. The two said they play chess together all the time but were planning to put the board away because there was too much fun going on around them. Friends and family of Hall said he has worked tirelessly throughout the past 18 years cooking tasty...
Nearly 100 Portales elementary students start their day by building their reading skills and putting these skills to practice at James Elementary School. According to James Elementary Principal Mark Gormley, the Portales Municipal Schools month-long reading program aims to provide extra help to students lagging behind in reading. "From the time school gets out in May till the time it starts back in August, some students always fall back a little bit," Gormley said. "So what we're trying to do is give students an extra month....
Portales resident Sharon Rowley was hit by a drunken driver in Santa Fe a little more than a week after graduating from high school and almost lost her life. The accident broke her back in two places and about 16 bones in her body. Rowley could no longer pursue an athletic scholarship to play volleyball at New Mexico State University, but while recovering, she managed to enroll in 1986 at Eastern New Mexico University. How did the accident change your life? Benna Sayyed: CMI...
Portales resident Sharon Rowley was hit by a drunken driver in Santa Fe a little more than a week after graduating from high school and almost lost her life. The accident broke her back in two places and about 16 bones in her body. Rowley could no longer pursue an athletic scholarship to play volleyball at New Mexico State University, but while recovering, she managed to enroll in 1986 at Eastern New Mexico University. How did the accident change your life? Benna Sayyed: CMI...
Several generations of Clovis women connected and learned from each other over breakfast Friday at the 11th annual Pioneer Women's Breakfast and Quilt Show. Curry County Chamber of Commerce: Nick Mondragon Barbara Voges, left, and Jacque Wuest, center, greet Clovis and Curry County Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Norma Patterson Friday at the Pioneer Women's Breakfast at the Clovis Civic Center. The event at the Clovis Civic Center was held to honor pioneer women whose...
Several generations of Clovis women connected and learned from each other over breakfast Friday at the 11th annual Pioneer Women's Breakfast and Quilt Show. Curry County Chamber of Commerce: Nick Mondragon Barbara Voges, left, and Jacque Wuest, center, greet Clovis and Curry County Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Norma Patterson Friday at the Pioneer Women's Breakfast at the Clovis Civic Center. The event at the Clovis Civic Center was held to honor pioneer women whose...
A homicide suspect also forced a woman to perform a sexual act at gunpoint before he killed Shondel D. Lofton, Clovis Police Capt. Patrick Whitney said Friday. Jimmy Reagan, 31, is being held at the Curry County Detention Center on an open count of murder. Police say he shot Lofton in the head Wednesday night. Whitney said police believe Reagan chose his victims at random. According to Whitney: - Reagan approached a woman on the back patio at 1701 N. Wheaton Road, said his vehicle was broken down, pulled a gun and demanded mo...
