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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Editor's note: The following story contains graphic details. CLOVIS — The city's first homicide of 2017 was reported by the alleged killer, who said he stabbed the 57-year-old female victim multiple times, " 'cause she annoyed me," according to police records. Lorenzo Martinez, 50, told police he stabbed Mary Neal about 18 times and had sex with her twice after she died. Martinez was arrested Monday night for an open count of murder and tampering with evidence in connection w...
CLOVIS — Jakeem Wynn capped a 20-point night by hitting two free throws with six seconds left, and the Clovis Wildcats secured a home playoff game with a 44-43 nailbiter over Sandia on Tuesday night at Rock Staubus Gymnasium. Taitt Kuchta added nine points and Brandon Romero eight for Clovis (11-14, 4-5) in the low-scoring affair, which eliminated any chance of the visiting Matadors (9-14, 1-8) to catch the Wildcats in the District 2-6A standings. Clovis and Sandia are l...
PORTALES — Despite a strong opening quarter, the Portales High girls basketball team couldn't keep up with the high-powered offense of Hope Christian Tuesday night, ultimately losing 66-42. Led by Zamorye Cox with 15 points, Portales (14-9, 3-3) struggled over the final three quarters while the Lady Huskies (23-2, 6-0) started to really hit their stride. Hope had three players finish in double-digits, with Alivia Lewis and Charity Murphy scoring 13 each, while Brielle M...
PORTALES — The Portales High basketball easily handled New Mexico Military Institute Tuesday night, 62-28, on its way to the team’s 20th win of the season. Led by Jeremie Karngbaye with 21 points, the Rams (20-3, 6-1) were able to spread the scoring around on the night, with coach Rickie McBroom going deep into his bench very early in the contest after the Rams scored the game's first 18 points. The Colts (2-19, 0-8) struggled against Portales’ defense throughout the night, sc...
On this date ... 1982: The Refugee Program of Clovis was a week away from opening its doors to Laotian refugees. The facility was at 1305 Thornton St. and was intended to assist about 450 Laotians who were living in the area. Sandia Baptist Church had been offering English classes and helping refugees find jobs, but the refugee center would provide more resources, officials said, with state and federal funding. 1982: The Soroptimist International club of Clovis was preparing...
Boys District 2-6A Clovis 44, Sandia 43 Sandia (9-14, 1-8) — Dylan Perry 1 0-0 2, Tapia 3 2-6 8, Santiago Aguilar 1 0-0 3, Tanner Sloan 2 1-1 5, Jonah Callahan 3 0-0 9, Ben Quintana 1 0-1 2, Elijah Ferguson 3 4-5 10, Bobby Tapia 1 0-0 2, Shylon Buck-Elk 1 0-0 2. Totals 16 7-14 43. Clovis (11-14, 4-5) — Brandon Romero 2 3-4 8, Taitt Kuchta 3 0-0 9, Jakeem Wynn 7 6-8 20, Leroy Wilson 2 1-2 5, Ethan Davis 1 0-0 2. Totals 15 10-14 44. Sandia 10 7 14 12 — 43 Clovis 7 10 16 11 — 44 3-pointers — Sandia, Callahan 3, Aguilar....
ALBUQUERQUE — A buzzer-beating 3-pointer by senior Monay Phillips gave Clovis High’s girls a five-point lead and some momentum heading into halftime of Tuesday’s District 2-6A matchup against Sandia. Then Matadors senior Cara Liggins took over. Liggins, who scored all 12 Sandia points in the first quarter, went off for 16 during a 25-9 domination of the period, and the Matadors pulled away to a 67-50 victory over the Lady Wildcats. “Things were looking pretty good,” Lady Cats coach Jeff Reed. “Then we came out flat on def...
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after the report is compiled may differ, as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities. Northeast Cimarron River — Stream flow below Eagle Nest on Monday was 8.1 cfs. We had no reports from anglers this week. Conchas Lake — We had no reports from anglers this week. Eagle Nest Lake — Due to thinning ice condi...
During Tuesday's Water Policy Advisory Board meeting, the body received an update with regard to the recent activities of a strategic planning committee spearheaded by City Commissioner Ladona Clayton. "We have research to do," said Clayton. The board, headed by Clovis City Commissioner Chris Bryant, is charged with developing water sources in the interim period before the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System starts delivering water. "It's going to take us a while to do it...
The following is a sampling of calls for Portales police, fire and sheriff: Monday • 10:37 a.m.: Larceny, 1400 block South Globe Avenue • 11:26 a.m.: Ambulance requested, 300 block South Avenue D • 2:01 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident without injuries, 1500 block South Avenue K • 2:41 p.m.: Fire rural, location unknown • 3:35 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident hit and run, 300 block West University Drive, report taken • 3:52 p.m.: Vehicle theft report, 800 block East Canadian Street, report taken • 5:10 p.m.: Fire/high value respons...
The following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for the Eastern New Mexico University Police Department for the month of January: • 2:39 a.m. Jan. 1: Shots fired, South Avenue C/Sixth Street, report taken • 7:45 p.m. Jan. 4: Suspicious circumstances, 1200 block West University Drive • 3:28 p.m. Jan. 5: Criminal activity, 200 block South Avenue K, report taken • 4:01 p.m. Jan. 5: Criminal activity, 200 block South Avenue K, report taken • 5:44 p.m. Jan. 5: Elevator entrapment, 1200 block West University Drive, re...
The following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Monday • 8:04 a.m.: Basic rule, 2900 block of East Mabry Drive • 12:10 p.m.: Battery on a household member, 1200 block of Rosewood Drive • 12:19 p.m.: Following too close, 100 block of West 21st Street • 1:30 p.m.: Larceny up to $500, 900 block of Merriwether Street • 4:22 p.m.: Following too close, Thornton Street/Yucca Avenue • 6:36 p.m.: Careless driving, 14th Street/Wallace Street • 7:10 p.m.: Sh...
A Clovis man accused of shooting a Clovis police officer last year was found guilty Tuesday on an unrelated felony case, according to a release from the district attorney’s office. Anthony Baca, 34, was convicted of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. District Judge Fred Van Soelen presided over the trial, which finished shortly after noon following a 15-minute deliberation by a Curry County Jury. Van Soelen sentenced Baca to two-and-a-half years in prison. The sentence included a one-year enhancement for a previous f...
Portales school board members on Monday approved an audit report from Carol Snider with tax consultation firm RPC CPAs and Consultants. Snider said the objective of the audit — which began Aug. 22, 2016, and ended Jan. 5, 2017 — was to express “opinions on whether your financial statements are fairly presented in all material respects.” The audit covered financial statements, internal controls related to the statements, and compliance with laws, regulations and grant agreements. Snider reported that no difficulties or disa...
CLOVIS — A Clovis man on Tuesday was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexual assault of a child. Jose Lopez, 25, pleaded guilty in October to the charges. Following his release from prison, he will be required to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life, serve lifetime parole and five to 20 years of probation. Judge Drew Tatum presided over the sentencing hearing, and told Lopez he had a duty to protect the community from sexual predators. “The victim’s family was extremely pleased with this 30-year sente...
CLOVIS — Clovis Community College is scheduled to host a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday. All students, faculty and community members are invited to donate at the drive, which will be held at the CCC Health and Fitness Center Gym. Donors must be in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and provide photo identification. Appointments can be scheduled online at bloodhero.com using a sponsor code: “clovis” Appointments run every 20 minutes. Information: 575-769-4154...
CLOVIS — Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that happened Friday night on Davis Street and 14th Street in Clovis. Officers responded to a call at 9:51 p.m. Friday on the intersection by the two streets, Capt. Roman Romero said. Romero said rounds hit the victim’s vehicle but there were no injuries....
CLOVIS — A district judge is expected to determine this morning whether a Clovis man will be competent to stand trial for a 2014 homicide. District Attorney Andrea Reeb said she expects a ruling on the competency of Matthew Jennings, 28, from Judge Drew Tatum following a closed hearing Tuesday afternoon. “If he’s found competent, (Tatum) will schedule another hearing,” Reeb said. “If he’s found not competent, we have other avenues to pursue.” Reeb and Stephen McIlwain, Jennings’ attorney, had no other comments follow...
Today • Chamber Board of Directors — 11:30 a.m. at the chamber, Clovis. Information: 575-575-763-3435 • Public Works Committee — 8:30 a.m. in assembly room at city hall, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654 Thursday • ENMWUA — 10 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library, north annex. Information: 575-769-7828 • Clovis City Commission — 5:15 p.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library, north annex. Information: 575-769-7828 Tuesday • Friends of the Library — 11 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-763-9687 • Cult...
Today • Tween game day — 4:30 p.m. at Portales Public Library for ages 9-12. Game: Xbox One freeplay. Information: 575-356-3940 • Stitch Addicts — 7:15 p.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Open stitch, lesson review. Information: 575-763-9687 • Toddler Time — 10 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7840 • Preschool storytime — 10:30 a.m. at Portales Public Library. Book: Big Rigs. Information: 575-356-3940 Thursday • Pre-K story hour — 10 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Let’s build a snowm...
