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The Supreme Court of New Mexico has unanimously upheld a Clovis police officer’s questioning of a non-driver passenger in a vehicle pulled over on a traffic stop, according to a news release from the New Mexico Administrative Office of the Courts. The Supreme Court upheld Clovis Police Officer Brice Stacy’s questioning of the passenger, Hugo Vasquez-Salas, ruling that Stacy had “reasonable suspicion” of criminal activity to authorize further questioning, the news release stated. Vasques-Salas had asked the court to throw o...
At the peak of the fair season between Curry and Roosevelt counties, local residents get to experience the excitement of rides, live performances, food and, of course, the shows of various livestock. From oinking pigs to mooing cows, the steer and heifer superintendent at the Roosevelt County Fair, Mike Cone, said it is hard to have a fair without remembering the agricultural roots that make up our community. “We go back to some heritage and ultimately we all as a society have to eat. Because without agriculture, none of u...
With the fall semester near, the New Mexico Higher Education Department has launched a statewide college recruitment campaign that pushes New Mexicans to explore their college and career options. According to an HED press release, the campaign “Reach Higher New Mexico” is an online forum in which prospective students can explore local colleges and universities, along with state scholarship programs, and begin their college applications with just a click of one button. Eastern New Mexico University President James Joh...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the first non-prescription daily oral contraceptive tablet was a “win” for reproductive health care, according to Dr. Claire Herrick, clinical lead physician at Presbyterian Regional Medical Center. The tablet, known as Opill, was approved for nonprescription use by the FDA on July 13. Herrick said decreasing the hurdles of patient access to birth control is a positive step for the public to plan or avoid pregnancy. “Unintended pregnancy has lots of consequences. For (a woma...
When Alexandria Parrella moved to Clovis after she received orders to be stationed at Cannon Air Force Base a year ago, she said she heard rumors of the city having a large “animal dumping population.” To Parrella’s horror, it seemed the rumors were closer to the truth than what she anticipated. “I was blown away with what I saw physically. The amount of animals every single morning as I’m driving to work that are limping, that are on the side of the road, that are dead or alive and just wandering around. It just blew m...
Kids ranging in age from three to 10 raced around the tents at the Java Loft parking lot in Clovis, participating in all the activities the Plains Regional Medical Center's "Back-to-School Bash" had to offer on Wednesday afternoon. While enjoying the family-friendly entertainment, prizes and games, parents were able to ask PRMC staff questions about the kinds of services the medical center provides. Chief Nurse Executive at PRMC Wendi Hulett said that families were encouraged...
From exploring the cargo bays of an AC-I30W aircraft to participating in a physical training test, 90 Cannon Air Force Base kids on Saturday were able to experience deployment services firsthand. Cannon hosted its "Operation KIDS" event for the first time in five years. Put together by several squadrons at the base, local companies and the Cannon Spouses Club, the day-long event hosted deployment simulation experiences for children of military personnel at Cannon. Air Force...
Jolei Adkins, 17, participated in professional golfer Steph Curry's second annual Underrated Golf Tour this summer, where she got to golf at some of the U.S. most prestigious courses and even met celebrities like American DJ, record executive and producer, DJ Khaled. The Women's City Champion of 2021-2022 said that she was grateful for the opportunities the program provided for her, especially it being her second time participating. Adkins said that her brother was a big...
As eastern New Mexico continues to bask in warm summer days, it is important for pet owners to keep an eye out for their furry companions’ grooming routines as the temperatures near triple digits. Regular grooming not only ensures that your dog looks good, it also ensures they are comfortable and protected from the heat, according to Dr. David Hudson, owner of Sierra Pet Hotel & Spa, a pet boarding and grooming service in Clovis. “It’s good practice in thinking, ‘am I going to be comfortable out there in that heat? Because...
From fire truck sirens to the musical hum of trumpets playing on the back of parade floats, activities for Border Town Days Saturday attracted over 2,000 residents. They lined the sides of U.S. 60/70 for the 56th annual Border Town Days parade on Saturday morning in Texico City Park. The annual celebration is a family-friendly event that brings the combined neighboring communities of Texico and Farwell, Texas, for a day-long celebration. Chairman of the event for 19 years,...
Clovis Assistant City Manager Claire Burroughes gathered city commissioners and Clovis residents on Monday to provide input on what projects they believed should be included in the city’s Infrastructure and Capital Improvement Plan. She said the goal of the meeting was to see what the public sees as needs for the city and to input that information into the list of ICIP projects or possibly rearrange items for higher priority before it is presented to the Clovis City Commission on Thursday. Burroughes said that Monday’s mee...
With their favorite books in hand, children between the ages of 2 and 12 raced over to the kids section at the Clovis-Carver Public Library Wednesday morning for the library's "Read with a Therapy Dog" event. From "Cat in the Hat" to "The Rainbow Fish," the children read books to their all-so-excited furry companion, Remington the 6-month old golden retriever. Remington has been training to become a therapy dog for four months and this was his first public training with...
A “significant transition” in agriculture was a key topic in discussions about Roosevelt County’s final annual budget during Thursday’s regular Roosevelt County Commission meeting. “The lack of water and with the struggles of water that we’re facing, we do not have the same agricultural elements within our county that we once did. We don’t have the farming. We don’t have the dry land farming, we don’t have the irrigated (farming). Our crop rotations have changed, it’s just have been a significant shift,” County Mana...
An 80-year-old Clovis, Calif., woman gave about $10,000 to a scam artist last week. She realized her mistake when she looked up the name of her city’s police chief and discovered it was not Roy Rice. Rice is the police chief in the New Mexico city of Clovis. Rice said in an interview with the News on Friday that the woman was called from a phone number that appeared to be from the Clovis Police Department in California. The scammer said his name was Roy Rice and began requesting money. The woman reported the incident after s...
The summer break ends on Aug. 7, the first day of classes, for students in Grady and Melrose schools, with classes to begin on dates ranging from Aug. 9 to Aug. 21 in other districts in Curry and Roosevelt counties. Students and parents should be ready for somewhat longer school days as schools have additional time requirements to help bring student achievement levels up after the COVID-19 pandemic. Following are first days of classes and other important information for students and parents to know before class begins. Some...
A Clovis teenager wrapped up his summer on the world stage. Kyan Wilhite, 17, earned the world championship title in tie-down roping at the 75th National High School Finals Rodeo. Wilhite claimed the crown Saturday in Gillette, Wyo., after securing a cumulative score of 27.24 seconds for the week-long event. The score is based on the combined times and scores of three rounds. Tie-down roping, or calf roping, is a timed rodeo event in which a rider must lasso a calf from...
With the bruises on their arms evidence of gymnastic-like training and years worth of laughter, three former students came together two years ago to continue their teacher's dream in making Clovis' first aerial and circus arts group. From flipping in the air to dancing through hoops, Hannah Henrichs, Valerie Dewbre and Elizabeth Rodriguez are owners of Clovis Aerial & Circus Arts, a performing group that strives to bring the circus to the city. Rodriguez said a circus troupe...
As of Thursday, Clovis Regional Airport and Portales Municipal Airport, along with four other local airports, will be receiving $9.32 million in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program, according to a press release from the New Mexico Delegation, which includes New Mexico members of the U.S. Congress. The release states funds will be split between six airports within New Mexico, where the money will be utilized to construct equipment building, repair runways, and other infrastructure n...
The third woman accused in a Texico child abuse case on Monday pleaded guilty to allegations against her. Lora Melancon, 43, faces up to six years in prison amid allegations five children in the home where she also lived were beaten, starved and chained up. Judge Fred Van Soelen agreed to postpone sentencing until Aug. 14 so that the defendant can gather witnesses to speak on her behalf. The sentence can range from six years to conditional discharge. Children, Youth and Families Department workers investigated the home of...
Clovis police on Friday were still searching for a fourth suspect they believe was involved in a July 9 homicide in the 900 block of West Ninth Street. On Monday afternoon, police took three people into custody that were believed to be connected to the killing and armed robbery of 31-year-old Anibal Salguero. Authorities charged Alex Zapata, 25, with murder. He was being held in the Curry County Adult Detention Center without bond. Along with Zapata, two others -- Jainene...
A domestic violence court case and what the suspect described as "receiving threats" led to a father shooting his 7-year-old daughter on Tuesday afternoon, police said. Police learned about 2 p.m. Tuesday that a small white SUV was being shot at by a male wearing all black near 12th and Calhoun streets. Another call to police reported that the mother of the victim, Destiny Smiley, was taking the child to a nearby hospital after she'd been shot in the head. Kyilany Smiley was... Full story
Warm weather and humidity could pose as a threat to cattle this summer in Eastern New Mexico. Beef and dairy ranchers should monitor this year’s temperatures, humidity levels and airflow to ensure the safety of their livestock during the summer months, according to Mason Grau, New Mexico State University’s Extension Agricultural Agent in Clovis. Terminal heat stress starts when temperatures reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and 80% humidity, but ranchers should start watching the humidity when it hits 50%, Grau said. “We usual...
A 41-year-old man was shot to death Sunday morning in Clovis in what the suspect described as an accident after an argument. The victim, Ruben Mireles, was found with a bullet wound to the chest and his girlfriend, Destiny Padilla, 23, applying pressure on the wound with a t-shirt at Padilla's apartment at 2101 W. Grand Ave. Police received a call about shots being fired about 9:30 a.m. Sunday. When officers arrived they learned the suspect had fled the scene. When emergency... Full story
From the vibrant display of sunflowers to a dozen fresh eggs, Clovis residents crowded the North Plains Mall's parking lot for a chance to buy some fresh, home grown produce on the first day of the 2023 Clovis Farmers Market on Saturday. Hosted by the Portales and Clovis Farmers Market, several different farmers pitched tents and sold a wide variety of wares. A farmer at the market for 17 years, Don Wiley said markets like this give the community a chance to be a family. "It...
The nation celebrates freedom on Tuesday and Clovis-Portales will join in with fireworks displays starting at 9 p.m. in both communities. Clovis hosts its annual “Smoke on the Water” at Greene Acres Park. Activities begin at 11 a.m. with a basketball tournament, skateboarding contest, music and more until the light show begins at dark. “This year is probably going to be the biggest that Clovis has seen,” said Cari Kelly with Global One Media, sponsor of the event. “I’ve been talking with our fireworks shooter, and he’s pu...
