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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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PORTALES — High winds caused major power outages in three Roosevelt County Saturday. Roosevelt County Electric Cooperative Office Assistant Janice Sisneros said three transmission and three distribution poles were damaged, with Dora, Elida and Milnesand affected. Milnesand Fire Chief John Mohon said two major high power lines west of Milnesand were damaged, while two poles south and one to two poles east of Milnesand were also broken. Winds reaching 65 mph caused the poles to be knocked down, Mohon said. RCEC Line Superintend...
Christmas is a day of magic and fun for children across the country, including those in Eastern New Mexico. Students at James Elementary School and Valencia Elementary School in Portales expressed a love for all things Christmas, including food, films, songs and perhaps most importantly, presents. James Elementary first grade student Collin Howard, 7, glowed as he talked about his favorite Christmas gift. “Once, I got something that was from TV. It was a little Ninja Turtle, where you could stretch it very hard and you can g...
Legislators representing Curry and Roosevelt County are getting ready for pre-filing ahead of the January session. Pre-filing began Thursday and runs through Jan. 13, with the session opening Jan. 17. District 66 House Representative Bob Wooley said he will pre-file a right of first refusal bill for Southwestern Public Service Company. “This legislation would give the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission regulation on the building of transmission lines,” said Wooley. “If the legislation passes, the federal gover...
CLOVIS — Fellowship remains strong during the Christmas season. Organizations are hosting events for community members in need this weekend. One such event is a Christmas stocking distribution hosted by Christian Believers and Central Baptist Church. "Through the jail ministry, we looked at the fact the inmates' children needed the Christmas," said Christian Believers Founder Sistar Yancy. "It was a vision given to me by God eight years ago. At that time, I was one of the v...
CLOVIS — On Wednesday’s Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, commissioners unanimously disapproved rezoning a residential single family district to a mixed development district. The proposed zone change was for a three-bedroom home located on the 800 block of York Street. Clovis resident Lawrence Kolek requested the zoning change, noting a nurse hoped to purchase the property to set up an evening and weekend care center with two or three veterans. The matter will still come before the Clovis City Commission for final app...
When it comes to Christmas, there's a price for procrastination. Christmas shipping deadlines are fast approaching for the United Parcel Service (UPS), United States Postal Service (USPS) and FedEx, but local representatives stress earlier is better and advised wrapping it up in the next week. "If (you) wait until the last minute," Clovis UPS Store Manager Amy Norenberg said, "depending on where (the package) is going, you're essentially buying an airline ticket for the...
CLOVIS — The Christmas spirit is getting a funny twist this week. “Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge,” a satire of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” written by Christopher Durang, is premiering at Clovis Community College. The play premieres at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the CCC Town Hall and runs through Saturday. The premise, according to the CCC Cultural Arts Series website, is “what if (Charles) Dickens’ Mrs. Cratchit wasn’t so goody-goody, but instead was an angry, stressed-out modern-day American woman who wanted ou...
CLOVIS — Sacrifices and dedication have paid off for Clovis Community College nursing graduates. CCC hosted a pinning ceremony for registered and practical nurse graduates Friday at the Clovis Civic Center where 12 registered nurse graduates and 34 practical nurse graduates were recognized. "The students that are gathered here have just completed the most intense, highly regarded nursing program available," said CCC President Becky Rowley. "I know that all of you have sacrific...
Businesses are prepping for the season. Stores in Clovis and Portales, from hardware to novelty to consignment, are getting ready for customers as they prepare for the winter weather. “We’ve got our shovels ready; we hope we don’t have another Goliath,” said Tankersley’s Owner Paul Tankersley, in reference to last December’s winter storm that essentially shut down eastern New Mexico for three days and rung up more than $150,000 in taxpayer costs. Tankersley said he had two customers on Monday shopping for warm clothes to...
CLOVIS — The season to be jolly also brings with it the chance to help local children feel jolly as well. The Living Word Church of God is hosting its annual Prison Fellowship Angel Tree gift distribution from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 17. Bonetta Hudson, music minister and celebrate recovery facilitator, is in charge of the program, which collects gifts for children with incarcerated parents during the Christmas season. "It's just a way to connect their kids with their p...
CLOVIS — A Clovis woman facing multiple arson charges has been offered a plea agreement that could result in a 20-year prison sentence. Chief Deputy District Attorney Brian Stover said if Angie Madrid accepts the plea offer, she would also have to agree to five years' probation when the prison time is completed. Stover said Madrid will face trial if the agreement is denied. A hearing related to the plea offer is scheduled for 9 a.m. Wednesday. Tye Harmon, Madrid's attorney, d...
PORTALES — A Portales attorney filed a petition Friday in the Roosevelt County Court Clerk’s office to remove Roosevelt County Sheriff Malin Parker from office via jury trial. The petition from Eric Dixon states five arrest affidavits were signed by Parker that included the following statement: “This informant has in the past proved to give reliable credible information that lead to the recovery of thousands of dollars in stolen property and gave information that lead to two felony arrests.” Parker declined to comment. The af...
CLOVIS — The Clovis MainStreet Christmas Lights Parade brought with it a festive Christmas spirit, fancy floats and cold but not unpleasant weather, according to attendees. Clovis High School senior Gavin Petner said he was surprised with the turnout of the parade. "As a kid I've always come," said Petner. "I like seeing that everybody is coming to support everything." Petner said a standout in the parade was seeing the high school band perform. Grady resident Martin M...
CLOVIS — This is what you call doubling your pleasure. According to nurses at Clovis’ Women’s Medical Center, there has been a large increase in the amount of twin pregnancies within a 100-mile radius of Clovis. Certified nurse midwife Cristi Lubera said the center usually delivers under 10 sets of twins annually, “which is just barely average.” So far this year, “It’s more than double,” said Lubera. “This year, we’ve delivered in Clovis — since Jan. 20 — 40 babies (that are twins). We still have 11 sets (coming) that we know...
CLOVIS - Economic and community prosperity in the City of Clovis was alive and well in an event held to honor the relationship between the city and BNSF Railroad. The Heritage Community Award was presented to City Mayor David Lansford by BNSF Railroad as "a small token of appreciation" to the city for their ties to the railroad, said BNSF Public Affairs Regional Director Joe Sloan. The awards ceremony included breakfast in BNSF business cars, according to Clovis/Curry County...
CLOVIS - The Curry County Events Center is making way for a famous country music star. Gary Allan, whose 2013 album "Set You Free" made No. 1 on the Billboard 200, is performing at 8:30 p.m. today at the center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Events Center General Manager Joelle Reed said tonight will be Allan's first performance at the center. "We're very excited that Gary Allan is coming here," said Reed. "He posted a Facebook video message talking...
Broadview's Stephanie Bailey was selected to be a flag carrier for the National Finals Rodeo, scheduled Thursday through Dec. 10 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bailey said she has always had a love for horses growing up with a family that farmed and ranched, but her interest in rodeo sparked when she was 12, noting the fun atmosphere of rodeos. She graduated in 2010 from Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma, and was a Miss Rodeo New Mexico candidate in 2011. Bailey was...
The Ninth Judicial District Attorney's Office is getting a new companion. A male golden retriever named Kasey was adopted by the office from the Kasey Says program in northern New Mexico. "In three weeks we will be getting that dog as a puppy," said District Attorney Andrea Reeb. "It's neat. We're really excited. It's the cutest puppy ever." Kasey will be a therapy, facility and courthouse dog once he enters the jurisdiction, said Senior Victim Advocate Miranda Gonzales....
Small Business Saturday deals are coming to Clovis and Portales this weekend to give residents a chance to support local businesses and the community. Shane Grah, owner of Prairie Road's Junqtiques in Clovis, is continuing his tradition of having a large sale at the store. "Nothing crazy, just a big sale," said Grah. "There'll be a whole bunch of furniture and cotton stocks and candelines at 25 percent off." Grah said items from the brand Rustic Enigma will be discounted at 25...
Thanksgiving brings with it thanks for and memories of family time for Clovis and Portales residents. Clovis resident Cory and Breann Cupp said family gatherings were a fond Thanksgiving memory. “My favorite memory is when I actually used to live here,” said Cory Cupp. “Every Thanksgiving we used to go to my Aunt Rhonda’s and everybody used to be there. It’s always fun to see family, even if it’s just for a little while.” Breann Cupp said packing a lot of family members into a small space is a fond memory of hers, while of co...
Portales residents got a head start for their holiday shopping while supporting local artisans. The Hydration Station hosted their Holiday Craft Bazaar Saturday in Portales, which brought shoppers together to look at homemade gifts and to purchase for family and friends. Lilla Cortez said she came to the bazaar to shop for her daughter, Anaya and herself. Cortez said she looked at Christmas decorations, but purchased for her daughter a small stuffed toy owl. "I looked at...
Local communities are bringing people together for family-friendly activities this Thanksgiving, according to event organizers. Central Christian Church in Portales is hosting a Community Thanksgiving Service at 7 p.m. today at the church. According to Ministry Coordinator Candace Bagwell, multiple speakers will participate in the event. Speakers include Trinity Church Youth Pastor Zach Cathey, Floyd United Methodist Church Pastor Liz Smith, Central Christian Church Youth...
PORTALES — The Christmas spirit is underway in Portales. Altrusa International of Portales is hosting its 19th annual Holiday Happening 10:30 a.m. Dec. 3 at the Eastern New Mexico University Campus Union Ballroom. The event is held to celebrate the season and support a good cause, according to club President Cozetta Moore. "It's just a significant event for people in our community to start the holiday season,' said Moore. The fundraiser includes a meal, table decorations by t...
