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CLOVIS — Justin Hummer said he plans to retire from the military in the next three years and appreciates Clovis’ “small town feel” with a few bigger city amenities. He said he hopes to contribute to developing Clovis’ industry and quality-of-life for the sake of the community and his family. Rube Render described himself as a “conservative, pro-life, pro-second amendment, small-government person,” and an active citizen in the 16 years since he's lived in Clovis. The District 4 City Commission candidates were among those w...
CLOVIS — Free 50-pound bags of potatoes will be available to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico, 2217 Brady St., according to a press release from the food bank. There will be a limit of two 50-pound bags per household and the distribution will continue until the surplus — more than 8,000 pounds of potatoes — is gone. Due to limited staff to assist with carrying bags, participants are asked to bring someone capable of lifting 50 po...
TEXICO — One person was killed and another injured in what authorities described as a single-vehicle rollover crash Monday evening south of the Texico cemetery. Danielle Calleros, 17, of Clovis was driving a 1997 Mazda convertible-coupe eastbound on Curry Road 7 when she “lost control of the vehicle” after going through a dip between Curry Roads C and D, according to a Sheriff’s Department news release. “The vehicle left the roadway and traveled into a field where it rolled onto its roof,” wrote Curry County Sheriff Wes...
PORTALES — Shy and introverted off the field, Eastern New Mexico's Erikka Burke tends to play loudly on it. The 5-foot-6 senior first baseman for the Greyhound softball team is just four home runs away from breaking the school's all-time record, and in the process, she's helped the ENMU softball program gain footing in both the Lone Star Conference and NCAA Division II play. "I don't know, it's just something about being on the field," Burke said of her ability to flip a switc...
PORTALES — Last week, Eastern New Mexico University's men's indoor track and field team set a new school record for national ranking, with the No. 22 spot in the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association poll. Change the record again. The Greyhounds are 14th this week. The team is paced by Marcus Parker and Kenneth Lloyd, who have posted automatic qualification in a combined three events. Parker ranks second in the nation in the 200m dash and third in the 6...
It’s time to take a hard look at America’s gun laws. In fact, it’s over a century past due. How many more innocent lives will be snuffed out before people demand change? Before they demand politicians stand up and do what’s right? I’m talking about common-sense gun deregulation. Anti-gun “laws” can’t make anyone safer — except those who prefer victims who can’t fight back effectively. Every gun regulation is a violation of the rights to life, liberty, and property. America h...
We must arm our teachers. We’ll have to train them, of course. And they’ll need to be paid extra ... ... is the dumbest idea yet for making our schools safer. There are no easy answers for preventing more Columbines, Sandy Hooks, Parklands, etc. But we can help focus this conversation on more realistic solutions by eliminating the most ridiculous ideas that seem to have traction. Yes, we live in a fast-paced world that requires multi-tasking, doing more with less and spending hard-earned dollars responsibly. But the con...
On this date ... 1988: Clovis music educators were kicking off the 10th annual celebration of Music in Our Schools with the theme, "America Takes Note," which also paid homage to the 150th anniversary of music education in public school curriculum in the United States. Parents were invited to visit music classes throughout the week, and school activities included a poster contest, music assemblies, and talent shows. A "Grand Concert" was scheduled for March 4 in the Rock...
PORTALES — Those attending Dr. Seuss’ birthday party at the Portales Public Library on Friday won’t be able to eat green eggs and ham, but they’ll be able to ... flip them? The “green eggs and ham flip,” along with the “fox in socks throw,” and the “one fish, two fish fishing pond” are only a few of the games available at the event celebrating the famed author’s life at 3:30 p.m., according to children’s Librarian Tawna Luscombe. Played enough games with rhyming names? The library will be offering “Seuss snacks,” includi...
CLOVIS — Changing times mean time for change. At Tuesday’s Clovis school board meeting, Deputy Superintendent of Instruction Joe Strickland presented the idea of the district introducing an alternative school for students with behavioral or emotional problems. “I’m going to preface this with this is a brainstorming session,” Strickland said. “This is by no means a plan ready to go, it’s an idea of what we possibly could do. ... We felt it was time to bring it to the board just to see if it’s something you even want us pu...
PORTALES — City officials are monitoring a Portales school bus stop, based on claims that traffic in the area poses a danger to children. Portales resident Kellie Court said she has seen children nearly hit by oncoming traffic as they attempt to cross West University Drive to reach the bus stop near the Alta Terra subdivision. Court said she has been waiting with her children at the bus stop for two years, and sees children “almost die” on a weekly basis. “There’s constant traffic,” she said. “... There was a child this (T...
Booked The following were booked into local jails Monday through Tuesday: Clovis • Hayden Houston, 19, failure to appear • Mary Gutierrez, 51, failure to appear • Tevyn Driever, 21, probation violation • Salvador Juarez, 41, failure to appear • Kaitlyn Martinez, 25, possession of a controlled substance, failure to appear • Ricky Morse, 22, failure to appear Portales • Niome Encinias, 36, bench warrant • Micah Short, 34, driving while under the influence of liquor or drugs, speeding, use or possession of drug paraphernalia,...
Thursday • Local Emergency Planning Committee Community Awareness Committee — Noon in the Bert Cabiness City Government Center, 321 N. Connelly St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 • Clovis City Commission — 5:15 p.m. in the north annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654 Tuesday • Curry County Commission — 9 a.m. in commission chambers, 417 Gidding St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-5591 • Roosevelt County Commission — 9 a.m. at the Roosevelt County Courthouse, 109...
Today • Tiny Tots Storytime — 10 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-763-9687 • Preschool Storytime — 10:30 a.m. at Portales Public Library. Story: “Pet Parade.” Information: 575-356-3940 • Tween Programs — 4:30 p.m. at Portales Public Library. Activity: Xbox One free play. Information: 575-356-3940 Thursday • Preschool Storytime — 10 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-763-9687 • Preschool Storytime — 6 p.m. at Portales Public Library. Story: “Pet Parade.” Information: 575-356-3940 F...
