Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Courtesy photo: Gilrobert Rennels Muleshoe received 3 inches of snow Sunday, delaying school buses Monday by two hours. A few minor vehicle accidents asssociated with the snow were report. A winter snow storm swept through the area Sunday, dropping 1/2 inch of snow, sleet and ice on Clovis and Portales, according to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque. Muleshoe received 3 inches of snow, delaying school buses Monday by two hours. City officials from Clovis and Muleshoe said the snow caused a few minor accidents. The...
A winter snow storm swept through the area Sunday, dropping 1/2 inch of snow, sleet and ice on Clovis and Portales, according to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque. Muleshoe received 3 inches of snow, delaying school buses Monday by two hours. City officials from Clovis and Muleshoe said the snow caused a few minor accidents. The storm system moved east from southern California and collided with a cold air mass over New Mexico, causing widespread snow and ice that dumped up to 12 inches of snow on New Mexico's ski... Full story
A winter snow storm swept through the area Sunday, dropping 1/2 inch of snow, sleet and ice on Clovis and Portales, according to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque. Muleshoe received 3 inches of snow, delaying school buses Monday by two hours. City officials from Clovis and Muleshoe said the snow caused a few minor accidents. The storm system moved east from southern California and collided with a cold air mass over New Mexico, causing widespread snow and ice that dumped up to 12 inches of snow on New Mexico’s ski a...
Local area legislators have introduced 14 new bills since Jan. 26. The deadline for filing legistlation was Feb. 1. House and Senate bill progress has been updated to reflect information available 5 p.m. Monday. Clinton D. Harden (R) District 7 SB 55 Jan.13 Assigns the regulatory responsibilities for manufactured housing to the construction industries division of the regulation and licensing department Status: Referred to the Senate Rules Committee SB 72 Jan.13 Provides for the notification to a law enforcement authority of...
Linda Newell at work in her warehouse restoring an antique bicycle. Linda Newell was raised on a cattle ranch in the Texas panhandle, where she became an adept ranch hand and developed a love for cars. Newell, who loves to laugh, moved to Clovis with her husband Pat 14 years ago to care for aging parents. Do you like living in Clovis? I love Clovis! I love everything about it — the climate, the people — when you go in places people speak to you. What's the most exciting thing that's happened to you lately? My husband jus...
Tonjia Rolan: Freedom New Mexico Linda Newell at work in her warehouse restoring an antique bicycle. Linda Newell was raised on a cattle ranch in the Texas panhandle, where she became an adept ranch hand and developed a love for cars. Newell, who loves to laugh, moved to Clovis with her husband Pat 14 years ago to care for aging parents.... Full story
Linda Newell at work in her warehouse restoring an antique bicycle. Linda Newell was raised on a cattle ranch in the Texas panhandle, where she became an adept ranch hand and developed a love for cars. Newell, who loves to laugh, moved to Clovis with her husband Pat 14 years ago to care for aging parents. Do you like living in Clovis? I love Clovis! I love everything about it — the climate, the people — when you go in places people speak to you. What's the most exciting thing that's happened to you lately? My husband jus...
Floral Associate Danielle Martinez puts together an arrangement Friday at Hestands Floral. Owner Michelle Ward said her shop had 63 pre-orders for Valentine's Day, which is double last year. With the holiday of romance approaching, Freedom New Mexico decided to ask Clovis and Portales residents to share some of their experiences with romance and chocolate and what Valentine's Day means to them. Here were some of the answers we got: In business: What is your favorite romantic comedy/romance film? - Miguel Jermillo, 22, a...
Floral Associate Danielle Martinez puts together an arrangement Friday at Hestands Floral. Owner Michelle Ward said her shop had 63 pre-orders for Valentine's Day, which is double last year. With the holiday of romance approaching, Freedom New Mexico decided to ask Clovis and Portales residents to share some of their experiences with romance and chocolate and what Valentine's Day means to them. Here were some of the answers we got: What is your favorite romantic comedy/romance film? - Miguel Jermillo, 22, a construction...
Courtesy photo: Alan May, State Director USDA/APHIS/Wildlife Services. The Department of Game and Fish does not regulate or manage the hunting of feral swine, therefore no permit is required and hogs may be hunted year round. Prolific feral swine populations are ravaging eastern New Mexico range and farmland and creating an ecological nightmare, according to state and federal wildlife officials. An astonishing reproductive rate has seen hogs spread to 17 New Mexico counties in just seven years. Farmer and rancher Ted Rush of...
Prolific feral swine populations are ravaging eastern New Mexico range and farmland and creating an ecological nightmare, according to state and federal wildlife officials. An astonishing reproductive rate has seen hogs spread to 17 New Mexico counties in just seven years. Farmer and rancher Ted Rush of Quay County has hunted and killed more than 300 feral swine on his land. They rooted up his feed roads and destroyed thousands of dollars in milo and sorghum crops. “My wheat fields looked like they’d been bombed by the mil...
State director of wildlife services Alan May said feral pigs can live off livestock water troughs provided by ranchers. A map from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish show the spread of feral swine in New Mexico from 1988 to 2011. The Department of Game and Fish does not regulate or manage the hunting of feral swine, therefore no permit is required and hogs may be hunted year round. Prolific feral swine populations are ravaging eastern New Mexico range and farmland and creating an ecological nightmare, according to...
The Department of Game and Fish does not regulate or manage the hunting of feral swine, therefore no permit is required and hogs may be hunted year round. State director of wildlife services Alan May said feral pigs can live off livestock water troughs provided by ranchers. A map from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish show the spread of feral swine in New Mexico from 1988 to 2011. Prolific feral swine populations are ravaging eastern New Mexico range and farmland and creating an ecological nightmare, according to...
Clovis Civic Center and Curry County Events Center saw increased revenues over the past two years. This is good news to City Commissioner Bobby Sandoval, who said entertainment industries in Clovis and Portales are important cultural outlets for people from across the globe, who come to Cannon Air Force Base. College and university entertainment venues did not fare as well. Eastern New Mexico University’s fine arts department, which provides three venues of entertainment — art, theater and music, does not keep attendanc...
Carlos Mencia's show at the Clovis Civic Center sold 950 of 1,100 tickets. Clovis Civic Center and Curry County Events Center saw increased revenues over the past two years. This is good news to City Commissioner Bobby Sandoval, who said entertainment industries in Clovis and Portales are important cultural outlets for people from across the globe, who come to Cannon Air Force Base. College and university entertainment venues did not fare as well. Eastern New Mexico University's fine arts department, which provides three...
Carlos Mencia's show at the Clovis Civic Center sold 950 of 1,100 tickets. Clovis Civic Center and Curry County Events Center saw increased revenues over the past two years. This is good news to City Commissioner Bobby Sandoval, who said entertainment industries in Clovis and Portales are important cultural outlets for people from across the globe, who come to Cannon Air Force Base. College and university entertainment venues did not fare as well. Eastern New Mexico University's fine arts department, which provides three... Full story
Courtesy photo: Brock Neely Carlos Mencia's show at the Clovis Civic Center sold 950 of 1,100 tickets. Clovis Civic Center and Curry County Events Center saw increased revenues over the past two years. This is good news to City Commissioner Bobby Sandoval, who said entertainment industries in Clovis and Portales are important cultural outlets for people from across the globe, who come to Cannon Air Force Base. College and university entertainment venues did not fare as well. Eastern New Mexico University’s fine arts d... Full story
Relief from the state's extended drought may come this summer, weather experts say. The La Nina weather pattern, responsible for the hot, dry conditions, developed in 2010 and intensified in 2011. National Weather Service meteorologist Deirdre Kann said the dry weather is expected to continue through the spring but as La Nina weakens in the summer months, near normal precipitation can be expected. Last year was the sixth hottest on record for New Mexico, with half the normal rainfall in the Clovis area. "Extreme drought...
Relief from the state’s extended drought may come this summer, weather experts say. The La Nina weather pattern, responsible for the hot, dry conditions, developed in 2010 and intensified in 2011. National Weather Service meteorologist Deirdre Kann said the dry weather is expected to continue through the spring but as La Nina weakens in the summer months, near normal precipitation can be expected. Last year was the sixth hottest on record for New Mexico, with half the normal rainfall in the Clovis area. “Extreme drought con...
Relief from the state’s extended drought may come this summer, weather experts say. The La Nina weather pattern, responsible for the hot, dry conditions, developed in 2010 and intensified in 2011. National Weather Service meteorologist Deirdre Kann said the dry weather is expected to continue through the spring but as La Nina weakens in the summer months, near normal precipitation can be expected. Last year was the sixth hottest on record for New Mexico, with half the normal rainfall in the Clovis area. “Extreme drought con...
Relief from the state's extended drought may come this summer, weather experts say. The La Nina weather pattern, responsible for the hot, dry conditions, developed in 2010 and intensified in 2011. National Weather Service meteorologist Deirdre Kann said the dry weather is expected to continue through the spring but as La Nina weakens in the summer months, near normal precipitation can be expected. Last year was the sixth hottest on record for New Mexico, with half the normal rainfall in the Clovis area. "Extreme drought...
Fire Marshal Allen Silvers said the cause of Wednesday’s fire at Clovis Apartments is still under investigation. He said investigators believe they have the start of the fire traced to an apartment, but the cause is still unknown. Investigators started sifting through the rubble while hot spots were still being put out. “We’re a lot closer, but we don’t have anything definitive,” Silvers said. “The more we dig, the more questions we come up with and we need to be able to answer those questions.” Clovis Apartment ins... Full story
Fire Marshal Allen Silvers said the cause of Wednesday's fire at Clovis Apartments is still under investigation. He said investigators believe they have the start of the fire traced to an apartment, but the cause is still unknown. Investigators started sifting through the rubble while hot spots were still being put out. "We're a lot closer, but we don't have anything definitive," Silvers said. "The more we dig, the more questions we come up with and we need to be able to answer those questions." Clovis Apartment insurance... Full story
Freedom New Mexico: Tony Bullocks Clovis resident Christine Solano, office manager at The Hartley House, has been a New York Giants fan for 24 years. Solano said Eli Manning is her favorite Giant and naturally feels the Giants will win Sunday's Super Bowl. Like it or not, the Super Bowl is one of America's greatest, most beloved traditions. It is the most watched television event of all time. According to some completely unreliable sources, the Super Bowl has surpassed New Year’s Eve as the most popular American holiday. E...
Clovis resident Christine Solano, office manager at The Hartley House, has been a New York Giants fan for 24 years. Solano said Eli Manning is her favorite Giant and naturally feels the Giants will win Sunday's Super Bowl. Marcus and Sabra Smith of Clovis attended a Seattle Seahawks' game in November at Texas Stadium. They are pulling for the Giants in Sunday's Super Bowl game. Like it or not, the Super Bowl is one of America's greatest, most beloved traditions. It is the most watched television event of all time. According t...
