Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Here is a list of weather-related closing and delays, as reported to The News or confirmed through websites or social media pages: Clovis Community College: Closed Clovis Municipal Schools: Online only Curry County: Offices open at 10 a.m. Eastern New Mexico University: Closed Farwell Independent School District: Closed Muleshoe Independent School District: Two-hour delay Portales city offices; Open two hours late Portales Municipal Schools: Online only Roosevelt County: Two-hour delay... Full story
The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled Thursday local governments cannot restrict abortion access, issuing an opinion invalidating anti-abortion ordinances passed by some conservative cities and counties in a state that has sought to protect abortion access. Lea and Roosevelt counties and the cities of Hobbs and Clovis in eastern portions of New Mexico adopted local ordinances aiming to restrict abortion following the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2022. "Our Legislature granted to counties and...
Curry County emergency responders were called to 20 traffic accidents between midnight and 1 p.m. Thursday, police call logs show. Clovis Chief Deputy Trevor Thron said the most serious accident occurred four miles east of Farwell on U.S. 60 when a vehicle rolled over. The victim was walking around when help arrived from Texico and declined medical attention. Roosevelt County Sheriff Javier Sanchez said he had just one report of a vehicle that slid off the road. That was south of Portales on State Road 206. No injuries were... Full story
The National Weather Service is predicting a 60% chance of snowshowers on Thursday with 2-3 inches possible before the day is done. Frigid temperatures are expected the rest of the week -- highs in the 30s, lows in the 20s through Friday -- but Thursday is the only day NWS expects snowfall accumulations around the Clovis-Portales area. Snow is most likely between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Thursday, but could continue to fall into Thursday night. Winds in excess of 25 mph could accompany the snow. A high near 40 is predicted for... Full story
Services Click Here to View Obituaries • Bill Boone, 96, died Jan. 2. Information: Wheeler Mortuary • Clayton Burch, 65, died Dec. 28. Information: Steed-Todd Funeral Home • Dickey Chapman, 64, died Jan. 1. Information: Steed-Todd Funeral Home • Molly Coronado, 83, died Jan. 5. Information: Muffley Funeral Home • Gary Eskew, 77, died Jan. 3. Information: Wheeler Mortuary • Robert Garcia, 77, died Jan. 4. Information: Wheeler Mortuary • Josephina Gonzales, 65, died Jan. 6.... Full story
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OLTON – Bovina led much of the way, but a 3-point shot by Olton in the closing seconds on Friday night gave the Lady Mustangs a 46-43 win over the Fillies in the Class 2A District 3 opener for both sides. Bovina (5-12) led by as much as 10 points in the second half before Olton (17-6) rallied back. Freshman Sophia Olvera scored 19 points for the Fillies, while senior Cassie Marquez had nine. In other Friday girls action: Farwell 73, Hale Center 29 – At Hale Center, the Lady Blue ran away with their District 3 opener aga...
It hadn't been that long since Portales High's boys had won a basketball game. It just seemed that way. After faltering in the second half on each of the first two nights of the Portales Shootout, the Rams struggled early on Saturday against Eunice before righting the ship and pulling away to a 71-40 victory over the Cardinals at the Ram Athletic Center. "It's always good to get a win," Rams coach Ty Thatcher said. "Our attitude and energy have been better lately. They're...
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