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Fred McNeal's life was often difficult, but family members said Wednesday they will remember him as kind and caring. The 26-year-old's body was found in a shallow grave in Ector County, Texas, on Oct. 28, and was identified Monday. Ector County Sheriff Mike Griffis said on Monday that no cause of death has been confirmed and no one had been arrested in connection with his death. McNeal's grandmother, Grace Fair of Portales, said he had lived in Odessa after he was released...
Grab a cup of coffee (from a local merchant, of course), your calendar, and a pen. Here are some of the don’t-miss events on tap in our area. • The Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon is at noon today at the Yam Theater, 219 Main St., with Mike McLeod of Xcel Energy on tap to talk about the Sagamore wind farm project. Tickets are available at the door for $15. • Woody’s Jewelry starts its going-out-of-business sale at noon today on the square at 117 West 2n...
“I firmly believe education is the most honorable profession in the world. It’s the key that allows people to really change their lives, and I like being a part of that.” — Joe Strickland, deputy superintendent of instruction at Clovis Municipal Schools One of the nicest guys around, Joe Strickland has knack for bringing out the best in others. Originally from Artesia, Strickland grew up in Clovis and, after graduation, attended Eastern New Mexico University, Lesley Univers...
On this date ... 1987: Stephanie Storrie of Clovis captured the title of Miss New Mexico USA in a weekend competition in Ruidoso, becoming the first Clovis woman to win the state title in the competition's history. Storrie, 22, said only her closest friends and family members were in on her decision to enter the pageant again after a loss the year before. "I didn't want very many people to know in case I didn't win," she said. "Last year I found out how to lose. This year I fo...
CLOVIS — The Clovis City Commission plans to take the next step in establishing a new senior center at Hillcrest Park. A task force for the project is on the agenda for today's commission meeting. The Commission on Older Adults has recommended six people to serve on it: • Commission on Older Adults Chair Donna Labatt • COA and Senior Olympics representative Melinda Coslett • COA representative Constance Williams • Curry Resident Senior Meals Association Executive Director...
CLOVIS — The Curry County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to discuss and take action on two potential construction projects at a special meeting this morning. The first project up for consideration is the new Curry County road barn. The contract in front of the board from Nick Griego & Sons Construction, Inc. calls for the construction of the barn to cost about $400,000 and be completed 180 days from the projected start date of Dec. 7. Discussion of the project will l...
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — There’s no doubt Eastern New Mexico University enters Thursday’s tournament as an underdog with top-seeded Tarleton State on the other side of the net. But the Greyhounds will have the conference’s top libero on their side. Senior Andrea Aguilar received that honor, along with first-team All-LSC selection and all-academic team placement. Senior middle blocker Brooklyn Biel was named to the second team, while sophomore outside hitter Sarah Tuioti-Mariner received an honorable mention. The awards were an...
The Texas state football playoffs begin this week, as three nearby Texas schools — Bovina, Farwell and Muleshoe, will all look to extend their season another week. Farwell will host its first round bi-district while Muleshoe and Bovina will both play at neutral sites. 2A-Division 2 playoffs: Roscoe (6-4) at Farwell (6-4), 6 p.m. today The Steers kick off the postseason fresh off of a bye week. Nonetheless, Farwell (6-4) had a good feeling about who it would play this weekend, and were able to get a leg up on the c...
Booked The following were released from local jails Tuesday: Clovis • Loydale Kirven, 46, probation violation • Timothy Sullivan, 29, no seat belts, expired registration plate, no proof of insurance • Cardenas Gonzalo, 34, failure to appear on a felony charge • Maria Martinez, 60, failure to appear at time and place stated in citation • Lisa Christian-Salguero, 37, probation violation • Kelli Helm, 28, driving while license suspended or revoked • Amanda Sierra, 34, possession of a controlled substance • Jimmie Dockter,...
PORTALES — Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich’s staff will hold “mobile office hours” from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at La Casa Family Health Center in Portales. According to a press release from Heinrich’s office, “staff will be on hand to assist residents who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigration, veterans benefits, student loans, and other federal programs....
PORTALES — A request for sewer services by a county resident was approved by the Portales City Council on Tuesday after being denied once before. The decision also prompted councilors to begin the process for establishing policy for sewer/water services among county residents. Property owner Randolph McGee was denied his request in August because city residents are required to have both sewer and water services with the city — a policy not always enforced when county residents seek city services, according to City Man...
Today • Clovis City Commission — 5:15 p.m. in North Annex at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7828 • Curry County Commission — 9 a.m. special meeting in commission chambers at county administration building. Information: 575-763-6016 Tuesday • Water Policy Advisory Committee/Southwest Cheese Tour — 8:30 a.m. at city hall, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 • Cultural and Ethnic Affairs Committee — Noon at city hall, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 • Friends of the Library — 11:30 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Pu...
Today • Michael Martin Murphey — 7 p.m. at Marshall Auditorium. Tickets: $15-$20. Information: 575-769-4115 • Preschool storytime — 6 p.m. at Portales Public Library. Book: “Thanks and Giving.” Information: 575-356-3940 • Tween program — 4:30 p.m. for ages 9-12 at Portales Public Library. Book discussion: “The Hobbit.” Information: 575-356-3940 • Combined Toddler Time and Pre-K Storyhour — 10 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7840 • Medicaid meeting — 1 p.m.-4 p.m. at Matt 25 Hope Center, 1200 N. Tho...
