Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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In another step to bring Main Street from a one-way road to one capable of two-way traffic, the Portales City Council unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday during their meeting at City Hall. Tom Howell, interim city manager, said the New Mexico Department of Transportation office in Roswell requested the resolution. Howell said that office would be responsible for altering the existing stoplight at First Street and Main to accommodate the change to two-way traffic. Currently, Main Street has traffic in only one... Full story
Courtesy photo Former Clovis High standout Jordan Garrett signed to play Division I softball for the University of Tennessee-Martin. Not too long ago, former Clovis High standout Jordan Garrett was mentally preparing herself for life after softball as her time at Volunteer State Community College in Tennessee was coming to a close. But Garrett’s skills had been seen at a state junior college tournament and, now, her softball days will continue — as the first CHS grad to play the sport at a Division I school. Garrett, w... Full story
As officials at La Casa Family Health Center well know, some grants only begin to cover the expenses of a big project. Right now, though, La Casa is enjoying the news of a $766,880 award and just how far it’ll go toward a variety of improvements. Part of a $12.8 million grant through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to New Mexico community health centers, La Casa’s portion has already been earmarked — but it’s not for any one single area. “We’ve got lots of plans. We were all excited. In all my years... Full story
Gene Hendrick, manager of the recently-formed Clovis Business Incubator, likes to use an analogy when trying to explain the name of his organization. “When I was growing up, everybody had an incubator because they’d raise their own chickens,” Hendrick said. “An incubator was something you used to bring the chickens along to a point where they didn’t need you anymore. And that’s exactly what a business incubator is.” Located at 105 E. Grand, the Clovis Business Incubator is a joint project of two larger tenants of the buildi... Full story
Some come for the money, some come for the camaraderie. Naturally, many vendors are actually drawn by both to farmers markets in Clovis and Portales, which are just now gaining momentum for the summer season. The customers also are enticed by social aspects of the marketplace, but also by the produce. “That’s what everyone wants: Fresh produce,” Portales Farmers Market manager Margie Plummer said. “They like the freshness and they like to come visit and socialize. They know this is a fun place to go see people they don’t s... Full story
CNJ staff photo: Tony Bullocks Lisa Dunagan of Clovis, right, pays Margie Plummer of Portales and owner of Veggie Shack for some fresh onions, peas, and squash Tuesday at the Clovis Farmers' Market. Dunagan said she likes to buy her produce fresh. Some come for the money, some come for the camaraderie. Naturally, many vendors are actually drawn by both to farmers markets in Clovis and Portales, which are just now gaining momentum for the summer season. The customers also are enticed by social aspects of the marketplace, but... Full story
The City of Clovis, hoping to cover costs through the federal economic stimulus program, decided to ask Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad...
I can only remember falling for two April Fool’s jokes that were in print. One was Sports Illustrated’s hoax that an eccentric pitcher named Sidd Finch had learned how to throw a baseball 168 miles an hour and had been signed to the Mets. That was sort of understandable. The issue, though dated April 1, 1985, came to my house days before I had even got around to thinking about pranks and such. The other was a little more embarrassing for a student attending Eastern New Mexico University at the time. The year was either ‘83...
I can only remember falling for two April Fool’s jokes that were in print. One was Sports Illustrated’s hoax that an eccentric pitcher named Sidd Finch had learned how to throw a baseball 168 miles an hour and had been signed to the Mets. That was sort of understandable. The issue, though dated April 1, 1985, came to my house days before I had even got around to thinking about pranks and such. The other was a little more embarrassing for a student attending Eastern New Mexico University at the time. The year was either ‘83...
The New Mexico Department of Transportation schedules a regular inspection for the Prince Street bridge over the railroad tracks once every two years. In fact, the last one took place only last month with the overpass getting a status of “not deficient.” Some Clovis citizens aren’t so sure, however. Noting crumbling pieces of concrete in areas where north and south-bound ramps connect with the main deck, Clovis resident Chuck Glikas has concerns about the 20-year-old structure. “Where the joints come together, you’ll... Full story
CNJ staff photo: Tony Bullocks Dalinda Bangert of EcoTerra Enterprises in Santa Fe seals an air duct Tuesday prior to a leak test at a home being built in Clovis. Current and past officials of the New Mexico Home Builders Association are pretty sure standards for energy efficiency will soon be in place for new homes. On Tuesday in Clovis, organization members believed they took a collective step toward having at least a say-so in the process of making the standards. A house on Tiffany Cove in Clovis, in between visits from...
Like almost every other part of the country, mid-1930s New Mexico was mired in the difficulties of the Great Depression. But it was a time of new beginnings, too, and Eastern New Mexico University will be celebrating its inception with a Founder’s Day Picnic on Sunday. Commemorating its 75th anniversary, ENMU officials will stage the picnic from noon to 3 p.m. outside the Administration Building on campus. The picnic meal will include two pieces of fried chicken, white bread, corn-on-the-cob, mustard-based potato salad, d...
In a perfect world, guys such as George Lees wouldn’t have to put in time on city government entities at 86 years of age. Lees’ world, indeed, wouldn’t have such things as a Keep Clovis Beautiful committee. “I resent, in a way, that we as a group have monthly Trek For Trashes. We award trophies for the groups that collect the most trash on a Saturday morning,” Lees said. “I was raised differently. If I didn’t pick up my clothes or do my chores, there was a consequence. “My mom and dad didn’t pick up after me, and here we a... Full story
Four Roosevelt County residents captured individual gold medals at the state Senior Olympics Summer Games held in Las Cruces at the end of May. Armando Payen, 59, was a winner in eight-ball billiards while Jim Brumfield, 74, was second in his age division at the 100-meter run. Tim Bienvenu, 55, meanwhile, was first in an event called soccer accuracy and teammate Guadalupe Arcoamarrillo, 67, grabbed a gold for Frisbee accuracy. Over 780 senior athletes were in the games and represented 130 communities in New Mexico....
Freedom New Mexico: Eric Butler Richard Weaver and his wife Leslie of Clovis are greeted Friday night at the CHS Class of '89 reunion by organizers Pam Caro and Lori Luttrell (middle) at Kelley’s. Caro came to the reunion from Denver, while Luttrell traveled from Fort Hood, Texas. Fall is traditionally the homecoming season for schools and their alumni, but summer has more than its fair share of happy returns as well. Reunions are in full swing for Clovis and Portales as former classmates get together to catch up and...
Fall is traditionally the homecoming season for schools and their alumni, but summer has more than its fair share of happy returns as well. Reunions are in full swing for Clovis and Portales as former classmates get together to catch up and reminisce about the old days. This weekend, the Clovis High Class of 1989 is staging its 20-year event while Portales alums from every graduating class from the 1960s are meeting up for one big reunion. “I was really glad to come here. I drove all by myself — about eight hours,” sai...
Andrew Helton, the new men’s basketball coach at Eastern New Mexico University, has a far-reaching vision of Greyhound Arena filled with fans cheering on a winning ENMU program. In the meantime, Helton will have to bide time a few more months before getting to lead practices or direct strategy during a game. Stationed in a smaller room while the carpet is replaced in former coach Shawn Scanlan’s old office, Helton seems quite at home doing something he’s done frequently his whole coaching career as an assistant: Condu... Full story
Freedom New Mexico: Eric Butler New Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball coach Andrew Helton spends much of his time filling out the 2009-10 schedule and trying to find an assistant. Helton was an assistant at South Alabama for two years before landing the ENMU job April PORTALES — Andrew Helton, the new men’s basketball coach at Eastern New Mexico University, has a far-reaching vision of Greyhound Arena filled with fans cheering on a winning ENMU program. In the meantime, Helton will have to bide t...
District Judge Drew Tatum said Wednesday he would rule within two weeks on a summary judgement sought by the Village of Melrose against former police chief Michael Trammell. The judgement, if granted, would throw out a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by Trammell in July, 2008. Trammell resigned in October, 2006, amidst allegations he shot and killed seven dogs. In seeking dismissal of the suit, attorney Mary Torres said Trammell was an appointed officer for the village. Torres said...
Portales officials took a major look at the city’s past while ushering in the future. A council meeting Tuesday marked the first in which members used laptops instead of paper to look over the evening’s agenda. But after regular business items were tended to, the council reconvened outside for a flag-raising and a look back at the mayors of the city’s first 100 years of history. The scene was the Centennial Street Fair on Main Street. “It’s wonderful. Only every hundred years do you get to celebrate the 100th anniversa...
This year’s Juneteenth celebration won’t actually happen on June 19th in Clovis. But it’ll be close enough for organizers. In the early morning hours of June 20 — this Saturday — the cooking pits will be fired up as ribs, hot links, chicken, hamburgers, brisket and more make their way to the grill. If things go according to form, more than 3,000 people will make it out to Potter Park to take part. The event commemorates June 19, the date slaves in Texas received word of their emancipation in 1865. “It’s for every...
Portales High School Principal Melvin Nusser and Portales Junior High School Principal Steve Harris have expressed confidence that this year their schools will meet the Adequate Yearly Progress standards mandated by both the state and federal government. Both men gave lengthy presentations to the Portales Municipal Schools Board of Education Monday night at the district administration building. They outlined accomplishments, training and other improvements in the 2008-09 school year. However, the pending results of the state-... Full story
Informed that her sister’s favorite NBA player is Kobe Bryant, Cleta Looney sticks her tongue out and issues a raspberry at Leta. Cleta, you see, watched every playoff game the Cleveland Cavaliers were in and her favorite, LeBron James, didn’t make it to the NBA Finals. Cleta Looney and Leta Grimes, though, aren’t exactly youngsters immersed in today’s pop culture. The two Portales residents just celebrated their 80th birthday together. They’ve always been interested in sports. Once, when Cleta and Leta Harris really were you... Full story
Of the dozens of competitors on the first night of the annual Pioneer Days Rodeo, one resident of Farwell was sure sitting pretty after taking a risk over a year ago. Cassie Moseley, 27, finished the 2008 season at fourth place year-end standings in barrel racing. Entering the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Event (PRCA) rodeo in Clovis on Thursday, she was ranked fifth in the nationwide rankings. Last year, Moseley hauled in $156,297 in earnings and that itself was justification for taking her husband David’s advice to do r...
The Portales City Council appointed Public Works Director Tom Howell as interim city manager in a regular meeting of the council. At City Hall on Tuesday night, after a closed meeting to discuss replacing outgoing manager Debi Lee, the six council members present unanimously approved Howell to take Lee’s place effective immediately. Lee has accepted a position as village manager for Ruidoso. “Tom and Debi worked closely together, and I think Tom is up to date with everything that’s going on with the projects,” said councilor... Full story
