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  • Public record - Feb. 7

    Updated Feb 6, 2021

    The following marriage licenses were recently issued at the Curry County Clerk’s office: • Garood Stimets, 25, of Roy, and Kiley Murphy, 22, of Amarillo • Filberto Tobanche, 36, and Rosa Dominguez, 43, both of Clovis • Eric Hagarty, 35, and Katheryn Pae, 26, both of Clovis • Joel Gutierrez, 30, and Petronila Gabriel, 35, both of Friona • Carl Parks, Jr., 29, and Leanna Kendall, 24, both of Portales • Dylan Rodriguez, 19, and Alyssa Brown, 19, both of Clovis • Chad Cabeldue, 47, and Melissa Ketcherside, 33, both of Clovis...

  • Jail log - Feb. 7

    Updated Feb 6, 2021

    Booked The following were booked into local jails from Jan. 29 through Friday: Clovis • Gonzalo Martinez, 28, parole violation • Isaian Jaramillo, 18, criminal sexual penetration in the first degree • Lawrence Woods, 49, receiving stolen property, shoplifting, failure to pay fines • Samone Betancourt, 25, probation violation, battery • Kenneth Dow, 51, failure to appear on a felony charge • Darrin James, 36, failure to appear on a felony charge • Roland Benavidez, 55, failure to appear on misdemeanor charge • Jacob Sena, 28,...

  • Relief package picks up steam

    Dan Boyd and Pilar Martinez, Syndicated content|Updated Feb 6, 2021

    SANTA FE — A package of bills aimed at buoying New Mexico workers, restaurants and bars hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic is picking up steam at the Roundhouse. A key Senate committee on Thursday approved two pandemic relief bills without dissent, including a measure that includes $600 rebates for New Mexico workers who make less than $15 per hour and a four-month tax holiday for restaurants, breweries, food trucks and other dining establishments. That bill, along with several others, is expected to be voted on this week b...

  • All-mail bond election doubles turnout so far

    the Staff of The News|Updated Feb 6, 2021

    CLOVIS — With just under two weeks to go, the all-mail bond election for Clovis Municipal Schools has more than doubled the turnout of the election that preceded it. The election is being held by mail, with ballots due to the Curry County Clerk’s Office by mail or in person 7 p.m. Feb. 16. Results will be reported later that evening. It is the district’s first such election since 2019 changes to election law moved such elections to mail. The Portales and Texico school districts have previously held successful bond elect...

  • Pages past, Feb. 7: Record snowfall and bad Valentine's gifts

    David Stevens, Publisher|Updated Feb 6, 2021

    On this date ... 1956: A Continental Trailways bus driver was recuperating in a Tucumcari hospital after walking 13 miles through a blizzard to bring aid to 15 passengers of his stalled vehicle. John D. Hearon was being treated for “snow blindness, exhaustion and exposure,” the Clovis News-Journal reported. His bus had stalled in a snowdrift in the Texas Panhandle near the New Mexico border. 1956: Recent snowfall, which measured 13 to 17 inches, was believed to be a record for Curry County. “This was proven by poring throu...

  • United Way calling for local award nominations

    the Staff of The News|Updated Feb 6, 2021

    CLOVIS — The United Way of Eastern New Mexico is calling for local nominations for the President’s Volunteer Service Awards, according to a UWENM release. Nominations for the awards, meant to honor those who dedicated a significant amount of time to volunteering in a 12-month period, will be accepted through March 5. Awards will be presented during National Volunteer Week, April 18-24 in whatever format current COVID-19 protocols required. “Volunteers are an integral part of many local organizations and agencies and are the u...

  • Clovis High alum throwing hat in for NM seat

    Lily Martin, Staff writer|Updated Feb 6, 2021

    A Clovis High School alum has thrown his hat in the ring for New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District, should Rep. Deb Haaland be confirmed as Interior Secretary. Jared Vander Dussen, now of Albuquerque, is one of six Republicans to express interest in the potential special election. Democratic candidates have not yet been disclosed, and a date for Haaland’s confirmation hearing has not yet been set. Vander Dussen’s first run for public office came in 2019 when he announced a bid for the same seat. He did not make it past the...

  • Roswell Republican leaves party

    Daniel J. Chacon, Syndicated content|Updated Feb 6, 2021

    By The Santa Fe New Mexican SANTA FE — A Roswell Republican who voted in favor of repealing an antiquated anti-abortion law has left the GOP. State Rep. Phelps Anderson, who broke ranks with his party in the vote last week on a 1969 bill that criminalizes abortion, has changed his voter registration to a “declined to state,” House Minority Leader Jim Townsend confirmed Friday. “I received a letter from him, and I have had a conversation with him, and he has left the Republican Party,” Townsend said. Anderson declined a reques...

  • Weather to take turn for the frigid

    the Staff of The News|Updated Feb 6, 2021

    Attention eastern New Mexico: It’s time to start bundling up againas temperatures in the area are expected to dip down into the 20s this week. Though today’s forecast calls for temperatures in the mid-60s, the warm weather will only last until Tuesday and a low of 21 degrees will cool everything down. From there Wednesday’s high will be in the low 40s, and Thursdays will hit in the mid-30s. Nightly lows are expected to be in the mid-teens by Wednesday, and remain there steadily through the weekend. Snow is not antic...

  • Senior calendar - Feb. 7

    Updated Feb 6, 2021

    Curry Resident Senior Meals Association 901 W. 13th St., Clovis 575-762-9405 All meals served with 2% milk and tossed salad w/dressing Monday: Spaghetti, blended vegetables, tossed salad, garlic toast, cake Tuesday: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, green beans, mushrooms, carrots, cookie Wednesday: Pinto beans with ham, potatoes with onions & peppers, cornbread, spiced apples Thursday: Breakfast for lunch, scrambled eggs, sausage links, potatoes with onions & peppers, pancakes and yogurt Friday: Steak fingers w/gravy,...

  • School menus - Feb. 7

    Updated Feb 6, 2021

    Clovis elementary Monday: Breakfast, waffles; Lunch, oven roasted drumstick, mashed potatoes, bravy, mixed vegetables, fresh kiwi, whole wheat roll, fresh veggies Tuesday: Breakfast, cinnamon roll; Lunch, french bread pizza, veggie cup, ranch dressing, chilled mixed fruit, fresh veggies Wednesday: Manager’s choice Thursday: Breakfast, homemade breakfast burrito; Lunch, baked ravoli, marinara sauce, seasoned corn, mini carrots, ranch dressing, chilled peaches, whole wheat roll, fresh veggies Friday: Breakfast, banana bread; L...

  • On the shelves - Feb. 7

    Updated Feb 6, 2021

    The books listed below are now available for checkout at the Clovis-Carver Public Library. The library is open to the public, but patrons can still visit the online catalog at clovis.polarislibrary.com or call 575-769-7840 to request a specific item for curbside pickup. “A Woman’s Work” by Marian Betancourt uncovers the story of a remarkable woman of the West. Esther Morris (1812-1902) was a unique American woman whose life paralleled the dramatic events of the 19th century: abolition, railroads, Civil War, and suffrage. She...

  • Mindfulness, growing herbs ahead on show

    Sheryl Borden, Local columnist|Updated Feb 6, 2021

    Information on re-entering the workforce, mindfulness, and growing herbs for cooking will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday (all times Mountain). Lance Heft is a businessman, author and entrepreneur and has written a book titled "Your Turn to Win." Lance will talk about tips for women re-entering the workforce, or working from home in a “home-friendly” business. He'll also explain a key point that prohibits most people from pu...