Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Dan Howard of Elida lost a lifelong friend when Elida High School graduate and New York Yankees minor league manager Oscar Acosta, 49, was killed Wednesday in a car accident in the Dominican Republic. Howard and Acosta played baseball together at Elida High. Acosta was a star pitcher in high school and went on to play college ball at Dallas Baptist and pitched in the minor leagues. He was the manager of the Rookie League’s Gulf Coast Yankees and also served as pitching coach for the Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers during h... Full story
During April and May Eastern New Mexico University will offer a chance to sample a diversity of cultures through a series of events sponsored by the Multi-Cultural Affairs office. A group of ENMU students and multi-cultural affairs directors are working to bring talents reflecting the different cultures of students. Talents such as drum-making by a Cochiti Pueblo tribe member, hoop dancing from a member of the Lakota Tribe, black gospel music, Latin American poetry and festivities for “Cinco de Mayo”. All of the events wil... Full story
With the June primaries coming up some Roosevelt County residents may not realize that unless they are registered Republicans they will not be able to make a choice for county sheriff. The race for the sheriff’s position is between two Republicans, incumbent sheriff Tom Gossett and sheriff’s deputy Darren Hooker. The primary election will be on June 6. Hooker started out as a military police officer in 1986 and after 10 years, he became certified in Santa Fe in 1996 for law enforcement in New Mexico. Hooker is currently a d...
There may have only been two business owners who attended a small business workshop in Portales Thursday, but those two owners say they learned something they could take back to improve their businesses. Dave Hunton of Dave Hunton Insurance in Portales and Rosemary Metcalf of Windrush Alpacas in Clovis gained some ideas from Jon Schallert, a consultant for independent business owners. Schallert discussed ways Hunton and Metcalf can use marketing, appearance and the Internet, among other things, to help their businesses....
Bee experts, health officials and pest control workers want Portales and Clovis residents to be aware of a serious Africanized-bee problem in the area. Lewis Hightower and Bill Moyer of Southwest Pest Control said there is a possibility of even more bee incidents in Roosevelt and Curry counties than occurred last year. Hightower said the first swarm of bees in New Mexico were sighted in Hidalgo County in 1993. According to Hightower, over the years they have been migrating north and last year they were found in Chavez, Roosev... Full story
Kindergarten and pre-kindergarten students had to be evacuated for an hour from portable buildings because of a gas leak noon Tuesday. Portales Police Capt. Lonnie Berry said no one was hospitalized or injured and the ambulance didn’t have to respond. Scott Arnold, general manager for Yucca Telecommunications, confirmed a main gas line was hit by MP NexLevel workers who are boring holes as part of the fiber-optic installation project. Arnold said it was due to a mismarked line. The $11.3 million project is intended to bring f... Full story
More than 250 people were part of a peaceful march through the streets of Portales on Monday in support of rights for illegal immigrants. The march, which started shortly after 4 p.m. in the downtown area and went to Eastern New Mexico University and back, was comprised of people of all ages. “We wanted to defend the rights of illegal immigrants,” said Miguel Ruvalcaba, a 40-year-old Clovis resident. Ruvalcaba was born in Chihuahua, Mexico, and is a citizen of the United States. “Whether we are legal or illegal, we are here t... Full story
“Going to the dog house” may not be so bad starting in late May or early June. That is when Chad Heflin, co-owner, wants to have The Dawg Houze package liquor store open. Heflin, partner in the business with Susan Hamilton Dick, is helping with the construction of the package liquor store and wants to eventually open a sports bar on the second floor. “I’m excited about getting it open,” Heflin said. “There’s been a lot of buzz around town about the sports bar and package liquor store.” The Dawg Houze, which will have a gra...
Three students from eastern New Mexico will face their fears of getting up in front of a big crowd Saturday as well as the best Spanish spellers in New Mexico. The New Mexico Spanish Spelling Bee competition is the ultimate goal for the student spellers who speak Spanish. The spelling bee is scheduled to start at 9:30 a.m. at the Embassy Suites in Albuquerque. Seventh-graders Jessica LaValle, from Portales Junior High, will represent the Portales School District; Daina Gallegos, from Yucca Junior High, will represent Clovis;...
Young women walked down the runway flashing their smiles with evening gowns to the song “You’re Beautiful” by James Blunt and when everything was said and done it was Malia Rummell who the judges chose as Miss Eastern New Mexico University Silver Rose. “It was scary waiting for them to announce the winner,” Rummell said. “They’re all amazing girls. It’s the first time I’ve ever done anything like this. I’m glad I was able to uphold the good name of Chi Omega.” There were eight contestants in the third annual Silver Rose Pagea...
Three students from eastern New Mexico will face their fears of getting up in front of a big crowd Saturday as well as the best Spanish spellers in New Mexico. The New Mexico Spanish Spelling Bee competition is the ultimate goal for the student spellers who speak Spanish. The spelling bee is scheduled to start at 9:30 a.m. at the Embassy Suites in Albuquerque. Jessica LaValle, a seventh-grader from the Portales Junior High, will be representing the Portales School District, Daina Gallegos, a seventh-grader from Yucca Junior H...
Republican J.R. Damron sees a need for change in the governor’s office to improve education and stop illegal immigration. Gov. Bill Richardson’s opponent in November’s General Election, Damron said students in New Mexico rank low in test scores compared with students from other states, citing a recently released report card from the American Legislative Exchange Council ranking New Mexico as 49th in education. ALEC is the nation’s largest nonpartisan, voluntary membership organization of state legislators. “Only 65 percent o... Full story
PORTALES — Republican J.R. Damron sees a need for change in the governor’s office to improve education and stop illegal immigration. Gov. Bill Richardson’s opponent in November’s General Election, Damron said students in New Mexico rank low in test scores compared with students from other states, citing a recently released report card from the American Legislative Exchange Council ranking New Mexico as 49th in education. ALEC is the nation’s largest nonpartisan, voluntary membership organization of state legislato...
Courts and local law enforcement officials are issuing a warning before they begin arresting Roosevelt County residents who have not taken care of their citations and warrants. The Roosevelt County Magistrate Court officials, with the help of local law enforcement officers, will be conducting a warrant roundup in the near future, according to Tracy Alvarez, a magistrate court clerk. Alvarez said people who believe they have a warrant issued through magistrate court for failure to pay fees or fines are encouraged to go to the...
Courts and local law enforcement officials are issuing a warning before they begin arresting Roosevelt County residents who have not taken care of their citations and warrants. The Roosevelt County Magistrate Court officials, with the help of local law enforcement officers, will be conducting a warrant roundup in the near future, according to Tracy Alvarez, a magistrate court clerk. Alvarez said people who believe they have a warrant issued through magistrate court for failure to pay fees or fines are encouraged to go to the... Full story
Area law enforcement officials arrested eight people in a series of raids late this week, including a Portales man for the second time in less than a month. Armando Ontiveros, 38, was charged Friday with disposal of stolen property. Portales police officers and Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Department deputies arrested Ontiveros on Friday morning. Ontiveros was also arrested on March 15 and charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, a third-degree felony, and with possession of drug equipment o...
Area law enforcement officials arrested eight people in a series of raids late this week, including a Portales man for the second time in less than a month. Armando Ontiveros, 38, was charged Friday with disposal of stolen property. Portales police officers and Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Department deputies arrested Ontiveros on Friday morning. Ontiveros was also arrested on March 15 and charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, a third-degree felony, and with possession of drug equipment o...
A second man was arrested last week in connection with an armored car heist, officials confirmed on Thursday. Chris Adcox, 21, of Clovis was arrested March 22 by officers from the Clovis Police Department, District Attorney Matt Chandler said. “We have probable cause that establishes the individual (Adcox) received stolen property and charges were filed,” Chandler said. “The case is still under investigation. One warrant has been served and an additional warrant is pending.” Chandler said he expects one more arrest will be... Full story
A second man was arrrested last week in connection with an armored car heist, officials confirmed on Thursday. Chris Adcox, 21, of Clovis was arrested March 22 by officers from the Clovis Police Department, District Attorney Matt Chandler said. “We have probable cause that establishes the individual (Adcox) received stolen property and charges were filed,” Chandler said. “The case is still under investigation. One warrant has been served and an additional warrant is pending.” Chandler said he expects one more arrest will be...
Eastern New Mexico University, Portales and the entire country lost a hero and friend when Dewey Langston passed away Tuesday. “He had many friends who are going to miss him,” Carl Richardson of Portales, a friend since 1939, said. “The whole town will miss him dearly.” Langston, 85, served the community of Portales for more than 65 years, his university, ENMU, for 35 years and his country for 40 years as a member of the U.S. Military. Langston was recognized for his work and dedication in different aspects of the community....
The Floyd Citizen of the Year award honors someone who is a reflection of the people who live in the small farming community. That would describe Pauline “Polly” Bigler to a tee. Bigler was selected by the Floyd Lions Club as the 2006 Outstanding Citizen of the Year. Polly was recognized during Saturday’s performance of the 56th annual Floyd Country Jamboree. “I was shocked,” Polly said about receiving the award. “When they started reading about the winner, it sounded familiar. Then later on I realized they (presenters...
According to medical professionals in Portales knee problems are among the most painful and debilitating ailments one can suffer. Knee surgery or special braces aren’t always the best solution. Just because someone may have a knee injury, doesn’t necessarily mean that person will need surgery. Joel Sievers, M.D. with Eastern Medical Associates in Portales, and Shirlee Seaton, a physical therapist with Therapy Services Association of Portales, urge patients to take care of their knees by maintaining a healthy weight, str...
Portales city councilors approved La Casa Family Health Center to provide community services such as primary medical care, family planning, pharmacy, dental, case management and immunizations replacing the Community Services Center in that role. Portales Mayor Orlando Ortega was authorized by city council to contract with La Casa Family Health Center in Portales for $1,000 a month from April 1 until December 2008. “La Casa is a tremendous benefit to the community and provides more services than the Community Services C...
The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s position will be a two-man race with the incumbent Tom Gossett running against county deputy Darren Hooker in the June 6 primaries. Tuesday was the only day candidates could file with the county clerk’s office and three positions will be contested. Since both of them are Republicans and no Democrats filed for the position, the primary election in June will more than likely decide who will be sheriff for the next four years. Gossett, 61, has been in law enforcement since 1968. When he took off...
Eastern New Mexico University students may see an increase in their tuition and fees next school year — an average of $180 to $200 per student. ENMU administrators during Friday’s Board of Regents’ meeting in Ruidoso presented a proposal to increase tuition and fees by 6.45 percent. “We will have either the lowest or second to lowest increase in the state for all four-year institutions,” said ENMU President Steven Gamble. At least one student said the potential hike is not a great concern. “To me it’s not that bad,” said De...
