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The attorney representing the South Shore Home Owners Association dropped a second lawsuit filed against the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority. Thomas Hnasko of Albuquerque dropped the suit on Thursday; it was scheduled to be heard Thursday in the 1st Judicial District Court in Santa Fe. Hnasko said the association argued that the authority violated a 1996 covenant requiring lots to be used only for single-family residences and connected guest homes. He said after reviewing the case, he believed the authority could...
Eastern New Mexico should be set for a slight rain on Wednesday, joined by snowfall later in the evening. Jennifer Palucki, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, said a storm coming through the area is likely to pull quickly to the east without leaving heavy snowfall in its wake. "Right now, it appears it will begin as rain, and change over to snow Wednesday night," Palucki said. "We're looking at snowfall in the 1-, maybe 2-inch range, but that may be pushing it." Palucki said rainfall in the day...
Spring semester classes begin Monday at Eastern New Mexico University. Here is information that could be helpful to students and those interested in learning a little about ENMU. Spring semester information: - Registration has started - To register for classes visit enmu.edu or visit the registrar's office in the administration building. - The drop, add and late registration period ends on Jan. 18. - Information: 562-1011 Tips for registration: - Returning students can register online at enmu.edu or visit the registrar's...
If your list of achievements for 2013 includes a new job or career in eastern New Mexico, goal recommendations would depend on what you're looking for. If you're just looking for the job with the best pay, that seems to be surgeon, with a salary of $261,094 per year. General practice physicians follow at $230,894 annually. If you haven't undergone the 10 or so years of post-college education to become a physician, however, other health care careers with less required preparation are plentiful, according to job training and...
'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
Portales' Jon Birdsong has been a painter for more than 40 years and has taught art to grade school students in Amarillo, Hereford, Canyon and Austin, Texas and Portales. Birdsong is a watercolorist who primarily paints wildlife and landscapes but also dabbles in acrylics. His focus is now the New Mexican southwest. Benna Sayyed: CMI staff photo Jon Birdsong stands next to a recently completed acrylic painting in his studio at South Avenue B and 14th Street in Portales. The pa... 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...
It was a game of runs, and one where Eastern New Mexico University's men were run off their own court. Midwestern State opened the game with a 9-0 blitz, held off Greyhounds comebacks with two separate 8-0 runs before the half, and used a 13-0 burst to blow open what turned into an 82-53 Lone Star Conference rout on Monday at Greyhound Arena. CMI correspondent: Joshua LuceroENMU freshman forward Lawrence Domingo spins inside for a lay-up during the second half of Monday's...
Portales police are investigating what Chief C. Douglas Jones referred to as a serious counterfeiting ring in the area. Police have received about 16 reports of counterfeit money received by cashiers at chain retailers and locally owned businesses throughout the past three weeks, according to Lt. Pat Gallegos, investigative commander with the police department. Jones said officers have recovered counterfeit 100s, 50s, 20s and 10s. The counterfeit bills have the same serial numbers, imperfect watermarks and ridges and lack... Full story
Jamie Rose started collecting exotic shoes about two years ago. Benna Sayyed: CMI staff photo Jamie Rose, executive assistant to the Portales Police chief, works at her desk Friday at the Portales Police Department. Benna Sayyed: CMI staff photo A display of Jamie Rose's favorite high heels. Benna Sayyed: CMI staff photo Jamie Rose, executive assistant to the Portales Police chief, shows her Iron Fist zombie stompers, the pair of heels that started her exotic shoe collection.... Full story
Clovis High's girls continued to cruise in the Plateau Wireless Holiday Classic at Rock Staubus Gym. They may get a stiff test in tonight's championship game. Much as they had Thursday against Albuquerque High, the Lady Cats dominated Class 2A county foe Texico from the get-go, rolling to a 20-2 first-quarter lead and a 57-12 victory over the outmanned Lady Wolverines. CHS (10-1) faces Gallup (9-1) in the 6 p.m. championship game. Clovis gave the Class 4A power its only loss...
Before most drivers take a deep breath and steer their vehicles onto storm-whitened winter roads for the morning commute, a small army of public employees have been there first, usually, to make the roads as passable as possible. These are the state, county and city road crews who rush into the storm to spread salt, sand and cinders or plow snow off the roadways as soon as they know things are getting rough. The largest share of that work belongs to the crews of New Mexico Department of Transportation's District 2. The...
Warmer and drier — again. That's the forecast for eastern New Mexico's winter of 2012-2013, courtesy of the National Weather Service's Albuquerque office. "On average," said Tim Shy, senior forecaster for the NWS, "it will be a little warmer and a little drier than normal. That means there will be more days that are warmer than usual and fewer days it will be cooler than the average." Shy's forecast applies through March 2013, he said. So far December's 16 days of above-normal temperatures and three cooler-than-normal days, w...
Agricultural leaders and a New Mexico state representative are encouraging farmers and ranchers across eastern New Mexico to participate in the national 2012 Agricultural Census being conducted by the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. On Tuesday, the USDA announced it had started mailing census forms to farmers and ranchers throughout the nation. The census, the announcement said, is "the only source of consistent and comprehensive agricultural data for every state and county in the nation." Agriculture... Full story
A walk through a west Clovis neighborhood on Saturday turned into an early visit from Santa Claus for Billy Jo Facio and her children. While walking, Facio discovered the Kids Auction at the Lighthouse Mission, an event that placed more than 200 toys in the hands of 72 children. Children from Portales and Clovis benefited. No money was involved. "I've never seen a kid's auction before and it's pretty cool," Facio said. Benna Sayyed: CMI staff photo Amber Facio, middle, picks up a collection of at least 15 teddy bear... Full story
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...
After spending the first three weeks on the road in a season full of road trips, the Clovis Wildcats had a home opener that would make them tough to beat on any court in the state. That kind of opposition, Portales coach Rickie McBroom said, can only make the visiting Rams better. CMI photo: Kevin WilsonClovis guard John Dawson rises for a dunk over Portales defender Zach Blaeser during the second quarter Friday night at Rock Staubus Gymnasium. Dawson scored 11 points in Clovi... Full story
Gun shop sales have increased sharply in the Clovis area in response to events surrounding the Newtown, Conn., school shooting tragedy, local gun shop owners say. Just this week, owners said, sales of firearms and ammunition have soared. While some of the increase is due to the Christmas season, most of the jump in sales is a response to events surrounding the shooting deaths of 26 people, 20 of them children in Newtown on Dec. 14, according to gun shop owners. "We sold out of just about everything," said David Cresap, owner... Full story
WT Whitecotton's volunteerism at the Bee Hive Homes of Portales allows him to trade Bible scripture lessons to senior citizens for knowledge on life. Whitecotton, a junior at Floyd High School and resident of Portales, has participated in the Third and Kilgore Church of Christ youth group since age 12. The group allows him and about six other youth to explore and strengthen their spirituality by serving others. Each month Whitecotton and fellow group members bond with Bee Hive residents through Bible study, devotionals,... Full story
Nathan Chavez didn't appear to be "on" with his early shots off the bench Friday night. That changed in a hurry, though. After missing a couple of 3-pointers, the junior forward went off for 14 points in the final 4 1/2 minutes of the half to help Portales High's boys pull away from Friona 78-47 at the Ram Athletic Center. The win was the first in three games for new Rams coach Rickie McBroom. Portales put four players in double figures, had two more with nine points and...
Xcel Energy is citing increased energy demand as the reason for seeking a 14.4 percent increase in customer rates. Xcel filed the proposal Wednesday with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, according to company spokesman Wes Reeves. Reeves said there has been as much as a 60 percent increase in demand over the past 10 years, prompting Xcel to ask the NMPRC to authorize the increase in electric rates beginning in January 2014. "One of the highest examples of that demand is in the Hobbs area, which during peak demand...
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...
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...
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
After months of hearing concerns from Quay County officials about intake structures at the Ute Reservoir, the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority made its stance official on a matter repeatedly brought up by Tucumcari City Commissioner Robert Lumpkin. The authority is responsible for the construction and operation of the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System, a pipeline project extending from the Ute Reservoir in Quay County to member communities in Curry and Roosevelt counties. That plan includes an intake structure,...
