Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Sorted by date Results 176 - 200 of 553
Portales Police arrested a man for felony aggravated battery of a household member and two counts of child abuse Monday night. At 10 p.m., Quarry Ren, 29, who lives at North Avenue I, was seen chasing a vehicle when the officer pulled him over on East Juniper Street and Boston Avenue, according to Police Capt., Lonnie Berry. Berry said the officer found out that Ren had rammed who the police believe to be his former girlfriend’s vehicle. “There was a seven month old baby involved,” Berry said. “That is the reason for the two... Full story
The Finance/Administration Committee of the Portales City Council is set to meet at 3 p.m. Thursday in City Hall. The agenda includes discussion of changes to policy and a fee increase for the Memorial Building, a salary increase for the municipal judge, discussion of senior and Portales Area Transit transportation and recreation sports program fees....
The Board of Regents meets 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Eastern New Mexico University in the Campus Union Building. Regents will consider tenure approval for faculty at Roswell, the fall academic calendar and new programs. Also on the agenda are a weight training facility, electrical distribution project and an identity theft policy. The board also plans an executive session to discuss personnel matters.... Full story
The Portales Municipal Schools District Art Show is set for 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in the Portales High School cafeteria. The show features the artwork of pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade students. There is no admission charge for the come-and-go event, and refreshments are to be served....
Steiner Elementary School was locked down Wednesday for 20 minutes after a man walked into the secretary’s office and stole her purse, according to Portales police. Police Capt. Lonnie Berry said around 9:30 a.m., a man entered the school when the secretary wasn’t in her office. “The guy walked around and stole the secretary’s purse out from under her desk,” Berry said. “He walked in and noticed that she was gone. The secretary returned and found him. She and another employee of the school chased the purse snatcher ou... Full story
PNT staff reports Law enforcement officials found blood but no people upon arriving at the scene of a one-vehicle rollover Monday afternoon on N.M. 358 in northeast Roosevelt County. County Sheriff Darren Hooker said he and a deputy responded to the call about the wreck around 1 p.m. A van had left the road, and the driver then overcorrected, rolling the van at least twice on the road, Hooker said. The vehicle was heavily damaged. The occupants had left the scene, but Hooker said there was a lot of blood. Police took samples...
PNT staff reports A New Mexico State Forestry Division investigator has ruled the cause of the grassfire southwest of Causey on April 9 could not be determined, according to Roosevelt County Sheriff Darren Hooker. Hooker said the investigator was able to approximate a point of origin, but couldn’t find the cause. The fire burned 1,300 acres and a home in two hours.... Full story
A 17-year-old male was stabbed Sunday night in the 800 block of South Avenue B, according to Portales Police Capt. Lonnie Berry. Police were called to the residence at 7:44 p.m. Sunday, and found the 17-year-old had been stabbed in the stomach area during an altercation. Berry said the teenager was admitted to Roosevelt General Hospital. Berry said he expected arrests in connection with the case Monday night or Tuesday. The incident would bring charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, a third-degree felony, which...
The Portales Municipal Schools Board of Education meets 6 p.m. Monday at administration building, 501 Abilene. The board will hear from professional and student organizations, the superintendent and consider budget adjustment requests. The professional and student organization report from Dr. Theresa Teti concerns the tobacco control program. Superintendent Randy Fowler will report about a donation from the Wal-Mart Foundation for the high school choir, baseball team and football powerlifting....
The Wheatland School Reunion is set for 8 a.m. May 23 in the Grady Senior Citizens Building. Attendees should bring a covered dish for lunch. Donations are to be taken to cover rent of the building. People are asked to pass the information to friends and family who would want to come. Information: 806-362-4524....
A man police say was traveling across the state passing himself off to hospitals as a physical therapist was arrested Wednesday in Portales on a tip from Roosevelt General Hospital. Roosevelt County Chief Deputy Malin Parker said Thursday that Shawn Etkin, 38, also known as Scott Hill, was operating under a fraudulent license. Etkin is charged with felony identity theft; fraud over $20,000, a second degree felony; and practicing physical therapy without a license, a misdemeanor charge, according to a sheriff’s report. Rooseve...
Portales High School is hosting a blood drive 8:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. April 8 in the school library. Donors are entered into a drawing for a $150 Visa gift card, can receive free cholesterol tests and can earn points redeemable for prizes. Appointments: Corrine Gonzales at 356-7015....
Spring Break begins March 30 Spring break for the Portales campus is March 30-April 3. While there will be no classes during this week, university offices are open and business will be conducted as usual. Club sponsoring guest speaker The ENMU Fish and Wildlife Club is sponsoring guest speaker Tim Mitchusson, New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Game Birds Programs Manager, at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Science Building, Room 214. Jazz Fest featured on Web The ENMU Jazz Fest and guest artist Mike Vax are featured on the Web si... Full story
The Portales Dream Center is looking for donations of household items, furniture and clothes because its supply of these items is depleted. People can drop off items at the center, at 222 N. Main, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Saturday. To make other arrangments, call... Full story
Portales Relay for Life raised nearly $22,000 Friday and early Saturday morning. Twenty-two teams participated in the overnight event at the Greyhound Arena, with all the proceeds raised going to the American Cancer Society. Top fundraising teams • Roosevelt General Hospital “Spark of Hope” — $4,225 • Southwest Canners “Life Walkers” — $2,071 • United Dairy Women — $2,043 • The New Texicotiganders — $1,721 Top youth-oriented fundraisers •...
Comcast has announced that it will launch high-definition television service today, bringing HDTV programming access from Fox News, Travel Channel, National Geographic, Food Network and CNN to customers in Portales....
The Department of Game and Fish is reminding hunters to obtain a free customer identification number — new this year — before applying for hunting licenses or permits in annual drawings. The numbers must be obtained before an April 8 application deadline for 2009-2010 hunts. Hunters can obtain customer identification numbers and apply for hunts online at www.wildlife.state.nm.us, or by visiting department offices in Roswell Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Raton or Las Cruces 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. April 8... Full story
The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office and the New Mexico Sheriff’s Association will be awarding three scholarships to area students. Sheriff Darren Hooker announced Friday he is able to award three $500 scholarships. Graduating seniors from the Dora, Elida and Floyd schools are to receive the scholarships. A panel of sheriffs from across the state is set to select the winning student....
The New Mexico Department of Transportation will begin pavement rehabilitation work on U.S. 70 west of Portales on Monday....
The City of Portales is holding a 100 Years Committee meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall. Community members are invited to join the committee to help organize summer events to celebrate Portales’ 100th anniversary this year. The city was incorporated in 1909. Information: Portales Community Affairs Coordinator Nicole Wilkening at 356-6662, extension 24.... Full story
The date of the garage sale to help fund the new non-profit Focused and Full of Hope: The Kacee Lovato Foundation has been changed to March 21 due to weather concerns, said organizer Debbie Christiansen. The sale is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1115 S. Abilene St. To donate: Bring items to Hot Threads at 805 S. Ave. C or call Christiansen at 693-1102 for pick up....
Roosevelt General Hospital, 42121 U.S. 70, has scheduled a free eight-week smoking cessation class at 5 p.m. on Tuesdays staring April 7 in the hospital conference room. RGH is sponsoring the class through the American Lung Association. Information: Laura at 359-1800 extension 471....
Two men were assaulted and robbed Saturday in the 800 block of University Drive near Eastern New Mexico University, according to Portales police. Portales Police Capt. Lonnie Berry said James Williams of Clovis and Robert Powell of Portales were accosted about 10 p.m. by two males. The victims told police they were jumped by two men while walking to ENMU from a friend's house who lives a few blocks away, Berry said. They reported their wallets and phones were stolen. Berry said police are in the process of obtaining arrest...
The Portales Police Department is investigating a string of thefts from unlocked vehicles, according to police. The thefts happened in residential areas from Sunday until the early Monday morning and right now, they don’t have any suspects, Police Capt. Lonnie Berry said. “The biggest thing is lock the vehicles,” Berry said. “Always park in well lit areas and don’t leave anything of value especially in plain view, such as laptops, firearms, wallets and purses.” Stolen items and locations include: Sunday • Portales Ju... Full story
A Portales police spokesman said a phone call reporting an armed robbery at a local bank on Friday that turned out to be a false alarm was made using a pre-paid phone. Police Capt. Lonnie Berry said police were unable to determine an exact location from where the call was made or who owned the phone because a person does not need to provide personal information when purchasing a pre-paid phone. Berry said a check with local phone service carriers determined the call originated in the Portales area. Portales dispatch received...
