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  • Obituary: Charles Getchell Wiley

    Updated Feb 9, 2024

    Charles Getchell Wiley was born in Santa Rosa, NM on February 14, 1922, to Roy Almon Wiley and Olive Van Rensselaer Smith Wiley. Charles died October 19, 2023, in Albuquerque, NM, just 4 months shy of his 102nd birthday. In later years, Charles enjoyed relating tales of growing up on the family farm near Puerto de Luna, south of Santa Rosa on the Pecos River, including memories of hiking up on the mesas, and swimming in both Twin Lakes and "Stinky Lake", now re-christened...

  • Obituary: Tommy Ray Barnes

    Updated Feb 9, 2024

    Tommy Ray Barnes, 70, of Clovis, New Mexico passed away peacefully on February 7th, 2024. Tommy was born on January 3rd, 1954, to Clyde and Ruth Barnes. In his younger years, he spent summers with his family at Ft Sumner Lake, boating and fishing with his brother, having all sorts of fun. He also enjoyed dove hunting. He graduated from Clovis High School in 1972 and became a very talented and gifted master carpenter, working hard most of his life. In his free time, he loved...

  • Obituary: Teresa Leslie

    Updated Feb 9, 2024

    Clovis - Teresa Renee Leslie of Clovis, New Mexico, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, surrounded by family. Teresa was born in Duluth, Minnesota, to Theodore and Barbra Arbour on July 11, 1963. She worked as a homemaker. She loved wolves, her family, craft-making, and helping others. More than anything, she loved her children and grandson. Teresa was preceded in death by her parents and younger sister, Leigh Smith. She is survived by her...

  • Obituary: John "Tiny" Moya

    Updated Feb 9, 2024

    Our beloved John "Tiny" Moya, 86, of Clovis, New Mexico, was called home into the loving arms of our Lord on February 1, 2024. John was born in Pastura, New Mexico on March 21, 1937, to Jose and Beatrice Moya. John received a high school education and shortly after served in the United States Army from 1955-1958. While in the Army, John earned his Parachutist Badge. After being honorably discharged from the Army, John worked at Swift Packing Company for many years, and then...

  • Obituary: Bobbie Angeley

    Updated Feb 9, 2024

    Church service for Bobbie Angeley, age 84, of Texico, New Mexico, is scheduled for 11:00 AM, Friday, February 9, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Earth, Texas with Trent Tenaro of Earth officiating. Bobbie died Monday, February 5, 2024, in Clovis, New Mexico. He was born May 29, 1939, in Plainview, Texas to Jarvis Henry and Dora Belle (Shoup) Angeley. He was married to the love of his life and constant companion, Shirley Terrill for 34 years. Bobbie served in the US Air...

  • Snow expected Sunday for eastern New Mexico

    The Staff of The News|Updated Feb 9, 2024

    Eastern New Mexico residents should expect up to 2 inches of snow by Sunday morning, and it could be more, according to the National Weather Service. “We are expecting a snow storm to impact eastern New Mexico. Mostly from the Caprock northward, we are expecting to have the heaviest snow…” said David Craft, a meteorologist with NWS. By Saturday temperatures will begin to drop in the high 30s with a chance of rain before 8 p.m. Throughout the night, rain will begin to turn into snow as temperatures continue to drop. “The...

  • Jail log - Feb. 7

    Updated Feb 6, 2024

    Booked The following were booked into local jails (Friday - Tuesday): Clovis • Johnny Cordova, 58, no drivers license • Andashia Anthony, 40, failure to pay fines • Alejandro Garcia, 19, aggravated stalking, failure to appear on a felony charge, failure to appear on misdemeanor charge, criminal damage to property • Amber Martinez, 33, receiving/transferring stolen motor vehicles • Jose Neri-Hernandez, 37, criminal trespass • Freddie Sanchez, 26, failure to pay fines • Juan Arrega-Valencia, 37, aggravated driving while under t...

  • Faith: Make your heart happy: Dream big

    Patti Dobson, Religion columnist|Updated Feb 6, 2024

    Double digits. Gavin, aka The Dad’s mini-me, is turning 10. How. Did. That. Happen? I remember when Gavin was born. I blinked, and now he’s 10. I have a million and one memories of this munchkin’s shenanigans in my brain. Some of my favorites are of my dad and Gavin. We have a photo of my dad as a toddler, and Gavin as a toddler. They look identical, which makes me laugh since they acted alike as well. Just a few decades in between kiddo and ‘grrrrrrampa.’ Even though Da...