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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is quietly preparing to run to be New Mexico’s next governor, according to news reports last week, fueling speculation about a potential high-profile Democratic primary matchup between her and the state’s senior U.S. senator. Sen. Martin Heinrich’s political future has been the subject of speculation amid talk for the last year that he is also mulling a run for governor in 2026. Neither Heinrich, who was reelected to the Senate in November, nor Haaland, who will leave her post as inter...
The long-planned sale of a helium storage reservoir, enrichment plant and pipeline system near Amarillo, Texas, to a private firm was finalized early this month, finally allowing a federal agency to hand off responsibility for the entity after nearly a century of management. The Bureau of Land Management's New Mexico office announced in a Dec. 12 news release it had transferred $460 million in proceeds from the sale of the Federal Helium System to the U.S. Treasury. The state BLM office long had served as the manager of the...
What is being built in the 800 block of Schepps Boulevard, across from the Civic Center? Is Clovis finally getting a Target? No, it’s not quite big enough for that kind of retail space. “It’s a barndominium. You’ve heard of a condominium? This is a barndominium,” City Clerk Leighann Melancon said Wednesday. Melancon said the construction combines elements of a home and a barn. According to an article on barndominiums on the company website for TruLog Siding, the structures are cheaper to build than traditional residence...
Eastern New Mexico University has named Karli Bustos its next head volleyball coach. Athletics Director Kevin Fite made the announcement in a news release last week. "She has head coaching experience that includes turning a program around and reaching postseason competition," Fite said in the release. "From our first conversation it was clear to me that Karli and I shared a philosophy on how to build a successful program; with high character student-athletes, a commitment to...
Clovis Municipal Schools has been awarded a $20,000 grant through New Mexico’s Outdoor Equity Fund. The money will be used to “provide transformative outdoor experiences” for students in grades 3-12 for the next 12 to 18 months, according to a school news release. Activities will include fishing, animal identification and wildlife photography, the release stated. “Investing in these programs provides immediate benefits to youth and communities and also builds long-term economic opportunities in the outdoor recreation sector,...
Clovis police are investigating a fight among a crowd of juvenile girls that took place at Dennis Chavez Park around noon on Tuesday. Video posted on social media shows more than a dozen girls running around with some hitting and pushing each other while a Clovis police officer attempts to break them up. A police incident report shows the officer happened to be in the area when someone reported a “public affray” in the park. A female juvenile provided police with video she said she took when she “just happened to walk up wh...
LAREDO, Texas – Isaiah Somers hit a three-point shot with 21 seconds to play in overtime and Texas A&M International’s defense made it stand up for a 79-78 win over Eastern New Mexico University on Sunday. The Greyhounds had time for a final shot, but A&M’s Duncan Alevok blocked Mario Whitley’s field-goal try out of bounds for the difference in the game. The Greyhounds went on an 11-0 run late in the second half to force overtime and didn’t trail in the extra period until Somers’ game-winner. The outcome left both teams...
The Clovis Economic Development Corp. has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the New Mexico Foundation’s Sustaining New Mexico Fund. According to a news release from CED Executive Director Tina Dziuk, the funding will support CED’s business incubator program. Dziuk described the program as “a key initiative to foster entrepreneurship and self-sufficiency within Curry County.” “The Sustaining New Mexico Fund’s mission is to strengthen communities across the state by promoting social equity, supporting economic opportuniti...
Clovis High School’s Career and Education Program Coordinator Adrian Lucero has been selected as the Region IV Experienced Professional Fellow for the 2025 Association for Career and Technical Education National Leadership Fellowship Program. According to a news release from Clovis Municipal Schools, the recognition “highlights Lucero’s dedication to career and technical education and his commitment to professional growth and leadership.” The fellowship program is a yearlong initiative, running from January to Decembe...
A Clovis man on Monday pleaded guilty to drug trafficking. District Attorney Quentin Ray stated in a news release that Brandon Romero, 26, was sentenced to seven years in prison by District Judge David Reeb. “Once Romero has completed his sentence, he will be released on two years’ parole and five years’ supervised probation,” Ray stated in the news release....
A Colorado man received a suspended prison sentence and must register as a sex offender after being accused of sex acts with a child in Quay and Curry counties a decade ago. Isaac F. Bibbs, 39, of Merino, Colo., pleaded no contest in a Tucumcari court on Thursday to two counts of criminal sexual contact with a child, a third-degree felony, in a plea deal reached by prosecutors. Two counts criminal sexual penetration of a child under 13 years old and one count of criminal sexual contact of a minor were dismissed under the...
New Mexico is not faring better than it was a year ago on some of the key problems plaguing its child welfare system, according to presentations given to lawmakers on Tuesday. In particular, the state Children, Youth and Families Department struggled to make gains in recruiting resource and foster families and stabilizing its own workforce. The agency is also losing out on federal funds that would help it implement important prevention programs, Legislative Finance Committee staff told lawmakers on the committee. Committee...
Eastern New Mexico University tuition and fees will not increase for the 2025-2026 academic year, university system Chief Financial Officer Tony Major told regents on Friday. Room and board for 2025-2026 will go up about 4%, but not in all areas. “With continued substantial state support, strong enrollment, and improved retention of students, another zero percent tuition and fee structure was made possible,” ENMU stated in a news release. “This marks the fourth year ENMU has not raised tuition as the University conti...
Clovis City commissioners met in a special session Thursday to approve a new food service for the Hillcrest Senior Life Center. Commissioners voted unanimously for Summit Correctional Services to take over the Hillcrest Senior Meals Program beginning Monday. The program will be paid for by a grant of over $200,000 and $100,000 in city money. The Curry Retired Senior Meals program had its contract canceled by the New Mexico Area Agency on Aging effective Nov. 30. Summit Correctional Services provides meal services for a...
When are most retail stores closing on Christmas eve? The mall? Walmart? Grocery stores? Is anybody open Christmas Day? North Plains Mall in Clovis will close at 6 p.m. Christmas eve, according to mall General Manager Leeann Glen. “Some stores may be open a couple hours later,” Glen said Thursday. Glenn added the mall will be closed Christmas Day and is scheduled to reopen at 11 a.m. Dec. 26. Clovis’ S&S Supermarket will be closed Christmas Day. Farmer’s Country Market of Portales will also be closed Christmas Day. Alberts...
The Clovis High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps unit achieved what has been termed as an “outstanding milestone” during its recent unit assessment conducted Tuesday. According to a news release from the Clovis Municipal Schools administrative office, the CHS AFJROTC unit earned an overall score of “Exceeds Standards,” the highest rating possible. The release reports the achievement “reflects the hard work, dedication, and leadership excellence of both the cadets and their instructors.” Retired Col...
Eastern New Mexico University edged Cameron, 76-74, Saturday in a Lone Star Conference men's basketball contest. "The ball rolled our way this time," said ENMU coach Daven Võ. Cameron led 17-9 midway through the first half, but the teams went into halftime tied at 36. ENMU trailed 69-66 with five minutes to play, but then went on a 10-5 run to improve its season record to 6-2. The Greyhounds are 2-1 in LSC play. "Cameron is probably the best 0-2 team in our conference," Võ s...
The Logan boys basketball team breezed to the championship of the J.P. Stone Tournament in Dora with three victories, including a 72-29 blasting of Roy-Mosquero on Saturday in the final. The Longhorns (3-0) jumped to a 15-1 lead against the Blue and led 46-8 at halftime. Logan’s superior size — namely 6-foot-7 Hayden Bruhn and 6-foot-5 Mason Wallin — made Roy-Mosquero change its shots near the basket, hampering its offense. Bruhn scored 28 points to lead the Longhorns, including a dunk in the second quarter. Wallin added...
A Tucumcari man will spend nearly five years in prison for his role in a local man’s fatal mauling by a pack of dogs last year. San Miguel County District Judge Abigail Aragon on Dec. 2 sentenced Kristopher Jaquarias Morris, 29, to six years in prison with credit for 134 days served in the Quay County Detention Center after he pleaded guilty to a felony charge of prohibited acts (dangerous dog; death of a person). Aragon classified the conviction as a violent felony, which means Morris must serve 85% of his sentence. Minus cr...
The annual canned food drive by Portales students was a big topic of discussion at Tuesday’s regular Portales Boad of Education December meeting. Portales High School Student Council members appeared before the board reporting Tuesday’s total -- 3,475 cans gathered, short 6,525 cans of the drive’s 10,000-can goal. “We need people to give us a hand,” were the words passed on to the board. Later in the session, the board voted to extend the food drive deadline to Dec. 18 from Dec. 13. In other business, board members and meetin...
The 4P Gun Club’s “4P High School Trap Shooters” will be wrapping gifts at the North Plains Mall. Mall General Manager Leeann Glen said the wrappers will be located on the cart by the Cell Needs cart between Maurice’s and Journeys stores. Glen said Monday the gift wrappers will be on duty Fridays 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays from noon to 6 p.m....
A new store has opened in downtown Clovis on the southwest corner of Sixth and Main Streets. “Vickie & Friendz Bend The Trend” is operated by Vickie Marin of Clovis. “It’s got everything, it’s a variety store.” Marin said Monday. The store’s opening day was Friday. “We have El Gaucho’s beef jerky, chef quality cookware, home décor and furniture, an extensive amount of jewelry handmade and not,” Marin said. Marin has her own setup but is also offering booth rental for other entrepreneurs. “We are open Wednesday through Satu...
The hamburger place in the North Plains Mall has changed from DAC Craft Burgers to Gourmet Gringo with new owners, according to mall General Manager Leeann Glen. “The menu will feature burgers, hot dogs, Frito pies, tacos and more,” Glen said Monday....
A construction contractor cut into a 4-inch gas distribution line Thursday afternoon, sending a “rotten egg smell” into the air between Main and Mitchell streets in downtown Clovis. “There was a lot of response -- people reporting the smell of gas, which is what’s supposed to happen,” said Tim Korte, a spokesman for New Mexico Gas. Co. The compromise happened at 3:24 p.m., Korte said, and the gas company stopped the leak at 4:10 p.m. Three downtown businesses temporarily lost service, Korte said. No injuries were reported....
A mobile home in the 1300 block of Hickory Street was lost to fire late Monday night, Clovis Deputy Fire Chief Terrance Lizardo said. One woman lived alone in the home with several pets. The woman was not at home when the fire started, but “a dog and some cats” died in the blaze, Lizardo said. A few other pets were able to escape without injury, he said. The Red Cross was on the scene early Tuesday morning to help the woman with temporary accommodations. Lizardo said officials were able to determine the cause of the fire was...
