Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Republican state Sen. Pat Woods of Broadview says he believes in his heart that marriage should be between one man and one woman and has introduced legislation to amend the Constitution of New Mexico to state the same. "I just believe in my heart that's what the sanctity of marriage should be," Woods said Monday. "I don't think any other definition should be made." If the definition of marriage isn't clear in the state Constitution, Woods would like to make it so by adding a... Full story
Construction on the first phase of the Ute Water Project can start as early as February after Monday's ruling in a federal court, which cleared the way to start construction, according to Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority Chairperson Gayla Brumfield. Brumfield says she's been in contact with the project manager and was told it will take construction workers time to acquire the equipment needed for the job. "They're just waiting to get back organized," Brumfield said. A U.S. District Court judge in Albuquerque denied...
'Tis the season for giving, still. With all the new gear, appliances and other gifts you received over the holidays, it probably replaced things you already had. CMI staff photo: Christina Calloway Jeffrey Vasquez with the Lighthouse Mission in Clovis hauls donations of clothes and other goods into the Lighthouse building Friday. Mission director Richard Gomez said they take donations of all kinds, encouraging people to give what they're not using so that others can benefit.... Full story
"Hi sweetheart," said Kelsey Duffield softly to the first baby of the year born in Clovis as she held her daughter, smiling with a new mother glow. Ashlyn Rose Duffield was born at 12:34 p.m. Tuesday at Plains Regional Medical Center, weighing 8 pounds and 3 ounces, born to Friona residents and Nebraska natives Joel and Kelsey Duffield. Christina Calloway: CMI staff New mom Kelsey Duffield holds the first baby of the year born in Clovis, Ashlyn Rose Duffield, Tuesday...
The days may get shorter in December, but Portales hasn't seen brighter nights. Local community members take pride in lighting the town, driven by the Christmas spirit to decorate their homes. Thousands of lights, an array of colors and lovable Christmas characters occupy the homes and yards of many Portales residents who decorate their homes influenced by what's unique to them. Here are a few residents on the inspiration behind their homes and Christmas spirit: - Rudy and Carmen Ornelas of Portales take pride in motorcycle...
If you feel like you've seen United Way of Eastern New Mexico everywhere this fall, chances are you have. The United Way of Eastern New Mexico has strengthen its presence through campaigns in the offices of 40 local employers and community events in Roosevelt and Curry counties. "It's amazing how a fun angle can make a difference," said United Way Executive Director Erinn Burch about company campaigns. "People tend to give twice as much. It creates a bonding experience (for employees)." Burch said the nonprofit continues to...
Concerns at Cannon Air Force Base about the impact of a declining Ogallala Aquifer within the next decade can only strengthen the case for funding the Ute pipeline, according to one official. Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority chair and former Clovis Mayor Gayla Brumfield said getting Cannon's backing may help secure funding at the federal level, which could expedite construction of the project. "It makes it more critical because Cannon Air Force Base is the security of our country," Brumfield said. "The special operati... Full story
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., said he plans to demand an extension of the wind energy production tax credit on the Senate floor Thursday, a tax credit he feels has been instrumental in creating jobs in New Mexico. On his weekly radio call, Udall pleaded his case for the extension of the tax credit in an attempt to save it before it expires at the end of the year. "Clean energy innovation is creating jobs in states like New Mexico and we should continue encouraging that growth," Udall said. "In New Mexico we have enough wind... Full story
The glimmer of the thousands and thousands of lights reflected off the eyes of doe-eyed children as they watched floats travel by, awaiting for the one they call Santa Claus. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Children of the First United Methodist Church in Portales sing Christmas carols on their float as they wave to parade-goers Friday night at the Portales Light Parade. Families and residents lined the sidewalks of Second Street to watch the Portales Light Parade and enjoy the Christmas Jubilee Friday night,...
Curry County experienced a 15 percent increase in housing sales from July through September compared to the same period last year, according to the Clovis Board of Realtors. Twenty miles south the news was not as good as Roosevelt County sales dropped 20 percent during the summer months. Nationwide home sales increased by 8.4 percent in that same three-month period, according to the National Association of Realtors data numbers. Brett Johnson, president of the Clovis Board of Realtors, said it's difficult to gauge the local...
Car lovers and enthusiasts didn't let heavy winds get in the way of showing off their prized vehicles and supporting Cannon Air Force Base Saturday at the Seventh Annual Cannon Thunder Auto Show at Doc Stewart Park in Clovis. The base's Community Center Manager Paul Hopkins said show entries were compiled of a good mix between airmen and civilian vehicles. "This is just a chance for the community to get together," Hopkins said. "Everybody loves cars." Hopkins said the vehicle entries ranged in year, model and origin, from Ame... Full story
The Eastern New Mexico University Foundation awards will be presented at the 37th annual ENMU Foundation Breakfast on Saturday during homecoming. Alumnus Ed Forman and his wife Barbara will be recognized as Philanthropist of the Year. Foreman, 78, grew up on a sweet potato and peanut farm in Portales. He attended ENMU for two years before transferring to New Mexico State University to earn a degree in civil engineering. As a petroleum engineer, he developed a technique for drilling wells safer, faster and more efficiently.... Full story
Warmth from Home blankets are made in haste but also made in love for military troops overseas. Christina Calloway: CMI photo Louis Wilson and Vickie Harlin hold up a custom made blanket they made for Warmth From Home, their local project to send blankets to deployed military members. Once blankets are sewn and patched, Jenny Wilson says they tie a yellow ribbon around the blankets to let military members know they're missed and wanted home. Wilson, of Clovis, said the creatio...
Warmth from Home blankets are made in haste but also made in love for military troops overseas. Christina Calloway: CMI photo Louis Wilson and Vickie Harlin hold up a custom made blanket they made for Warmth From Home, their local project to send blankets to deployed military members. Once blankets are sewn and patched, Jenny Wilson says they tie a yellow ribbon around the blankets to let military members know they're missed and wanted home. Wilson, of Clovis, said the creatio... Full story
Warmth from Home blankets are made in haste but also made in love for military troops overseas. Christina Calloway: CMI photo Louis Wilson and Vickie Harlin hold up a custom made blanket they made for Warmth From Home, their local project to send blankets to deployed military members. Once blankets are sewn and patched, Jenny Wilson says they tie a yellow ribbon around the blankets to let military members know they're missed and wanted home. Wilson, of Clovis, said the creatio...
The Octopus seemed like the ride of choice for teenagers looking for a thrill at the Roosevelt County Fair. CMI photo Christina Calloway Portales High School drum line members entertain the crowd to raise money for their band at the Roosevelt County Fair Friday afternoon. From left: James Idsinga, Marcos Lopez, Eric Sawyer, Edgar Estrada and Ty Bergman. Portales Junior High School student Zackery McClendon said that was clearly the best ride, but his friend Korbin Baldridge... Full story
The Octopus seemed like the ride of choice for teenagers looking for a thrill at the Roosevelt County Fair. CMI photo Christina Calloway Portales High School drum line members entertain the crowd to raise money for their band at the Roosevelt County Fair Friday afternoon. From left: James Idsinga, Marcos Lopez, Eric Sawyer, Edgar Estrada and Ty Bergman. Portales Junior High School student Zackery McClendon said that was clearly the best ride, but his friend Korbin Baldridge... Full story
Making it to the livestock show is considered an honor, according to Trent Bilberry, 4-H intern at the Roosevelt County Extension Office. CMI photo: Christina Calloway Jasi Roberts stands with her first place dairy cow, which she sold for $4,000 Friday night at the Roosevelt County Fair Junior Livestock Sale. Fifty-four youths participated in the show. Bilberry said it's one of the biggest nights in the year for the many youth who worked hard with their animals to make the... Full story
Making it to the livestock show is considered an honor, according to Trent Bilberry, 4-H intern at the Roosevelt County Extension Office. CMI photo: Christina Calloway Jasi Roberts stands with her first place dairy cow, which she sold for $4,000 Friday night at the Roosevelt County Fair Junior Livestock Sale. Fifty-four youths participated in the show. Bilberry said it's one of the biggest nights in the year for the many youth who worked hard with their animals to make the... Full story
Local hotels and stores experienced an influx of business from another incoming freshmen class at Eastern New Mexico University this weekend. Hotels and store owners said they expect and prepare for this crowd every year, usually consisting of the families moving in students to the dormitories and the return of current ENMU students. Spring enrollment is estimated to be at 5,800 students this year, according to ENMU officials. Parin Kumar, manager of the Holiday Inn in Portales, said their hotel was booked over the weekend....
Ronald and Fred Anthony of Elida died doing what they were known for; lending a helping hand to the community. The two brothers were on their way back from gathering sand at the Pecos River, to help build a new playground for the Elida First United Methodist Church Thursday afternoon, when they were killed in a two vehicle crash on U.S. 70 near mile marker 380 in Chaves County. "That's what they did," said Fred's eldest son Mark Anthony, speaking of his father and uncle's helpful nature. According to New Mexico State Police,...
In a year that was the hottest July on record, New Mexicans hardly felt a difference. At 77.6 degrees, last month was 3.3 degrees warmer than the 20th century average for July, which breaks the old record from July 1936 by 0.2 degrees, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Records go back to 1895. Meanwhile, in New Mexico the average was 74.6 degrees, which was 1.5 degrees Fahrenheit above the 20th century average. It was the 98th hottest July in New Mexico out of 118 years. Thirty-two states had...
Rodrick Chambers, the area's Upward Bound director, says the program provides opportunities for area high school students that they would not have been exposed to without the program. That's why Chambers is surprised that this federal year-round program, deemed successful by many communities across the nation for serving first generation college students in low-income households, has received harsh program cuts for the upcoming grant cycle. One year ago, the area's Upward Bound program, hosted at Eastern New Mexico...
Portales city councilor Keith Thomas said Saturday he was disgusted when he learned about felony charges against former Portales police officer Victor Castillo. Castillo, charged Friday with 31 felonies, is accused of maintaining a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old girl he met while serving as the department's school resource officer. Castillo maintains his innocence and his attorney Kirk Chavez said he has cooperated with New Mexico State Police and District Attorney Matt Chandler. "Most people know how I feel right...
John Nance of Rogers said the U.S. Postal Service has been offering less than stellar service in the last two years so it comes as no surprise to him that Rogers' office hours will be cut to four hours a day. Rogers and four other rural post offices in Roosevelt County who were at risk of closure last year. Now, they have been spared shut down but do face changes, according to postal service spokesman Peter Hass. "I'd hate to lose any service but it looks like its inevitable," Nance said. Nance said an example of poor...
