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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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PORTALES — The former daycare operators convicted last month of reckless child abuse are scheduled Monday for sentencing. Their defense attorney is meanwhile pursuing motions to appeal or mitigate the guilty verdicts. Mother-daughter Mary and Sandi Taylor each face 36 years in prison on dual convictions of child abuse by reckless disregard, pertaining to the death of one girl and serious injury to another. The women left both young children in a hot car in July of 2017 in Portales. Tye Harmon filed multiple motions in r...
PORTALES — A potential e-sports team at Portales High School will be discussed at Monday’s board of education meeting. Athletic Director Mark Gallegos said there are about 40 teams in the state taking part in the inaugural e-sports league, which began a couple of weeks ago. “It’s something that we want to look at. It’s just in the study phase right now,” Gallegos said. “We’re always looking at new ways to get kids involved and give them extra opportunities to be successful.” Gallegos said the New Mexico Activities Associ...
CLOVIS - The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education formally approved several aspects of its search for the district's next superintendent during Tuesday's meeting. According to the timeline approved by the board, the district will advertise the position in March, choose finalists by April 10, interview finalists by April 13 and then select the new superintendent on April 23, with a projected cost of $9,550, not including advertising. "This is very fast paced, a little bi...
Life is precious. So is quality of life. We do not get to choose when our lives begin. Most of us don’t get to choose when it ends. But some — like those diagnosed with a terminal illness or an illness such as Alzheimer’s that slowly but most assuredly kills the brain — know what is coming and may even have an estimated time frame before they die. How they choose to live within that time is important. Just as important is whether or not they should have the right to choose how and when they die. Avis Vermilye chose to end...
Republicans on the House Oversight and Reform Committee did themselves no favors Wednesday by approaching Michael Cohen as a man to be tarred and feathered, not probed as a witness. But they raised a question about the hearing that Democrats had no good answer for: What was the point? Cohen was there to dish dirt on his former employer, erstwhile real estate entrepreneur Donald J. Trump. And Democrats were eager to accumulate it as Cohen recited his view of Trump’s legal, ethical and moral failings. Members of the majority s...
The race for 2020 is taking shape, although there are still significant unknowns, including whether Donald Trump will get a serious primary challenge. His fiercest Republican critics say, “Yes — please, please, yes.” They are probably wrong, and it’s certainly nothing to root for. Trump’s dominance of the party begins with his lockdown support of the right, forcing any primary challenger to the left. This isn’t fertile territory. Self-identified moderates and liberals ar...
Or else what? Looks like Estancia just found out. Friday night was the sound of a hammer dropping, as the New Mexico Activities Association dealt a huge penalty to the boy’s basketball team, along with the entire school and the community of about 1,600 people less than an hour from Albuquerque. Three fans were ejected during the Bears’ District 6-2A home tournament game, a 67-66 loss in triple overtime. Had that happened at one of our area schools, I can assure you the athletic director would receive a stern warning from the...
Many New Mexicans are outraged because the state’s Democrats are about to pass the largest tax increase in the state’s history. A news release from House Republicans reads: “Democrats passed House Bill 6 which siphons over half a billion dollars from the wallets of New Mexico’s families to fund a Santa Fe agenda. House Bill 6 raises income taxes, car registration fees and tobacco taxes all of which are directly aimed at working families across New Mexico.” All this at a time when the state has a surplus of more than $1 b...
Booked The following were booked into local jails Tuesday - Thursday: Clovis • Joey Plasencio, 37, battery against a household member • Jesus Bustamante, 28, probation violation • Eric Garcia, 25, aggravated assault upon a peace officer, aggravated fleeing a law enforcement officer, unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, criminal damage to property, reckless driving • Sabrina Martinez, 38, possession of a controlled substance • Estevan Garcia, 65, probation violation • Roman Viveros-Gil, 23, possession of marijuana (one ounce or...
PORTALES — The Roosevelt County Commission on Tuesday will consider a resolution giving counties the option to close their probate court and move those functions to magistrate or district court. Currently the Roosevelt County Probate Court handles civil cases not exceeding $3,000. According to the resolution, the Roosevelt County Probate Court received 101 filings from 2016 through 2018 while the probate judge earns a $20,024 salary with a $31,540 budget each year. Senate Joint Resolution 8 would be subject to voter and N...
PORTALES — Riders on the Portales Area Transit may see a fare increase following Tuesday’s Portales City Council meeting. One of three items from the public works department is a proposed increase to move the PAT fare from 75 cents to $1, City Manager Sammy Standefer said. Standefer said it has been several years since the PAT fare was increased, with changes in fees typically tied to the program’s grant funding. If approved, Standefer said the change would go into effect July 1. Other items on the agenda for Tuesd...
CLOVIS — The Curry County Commission once again has its eyes on Santa Fe as the board will consider a resolution expressing support for nine bills and opposition to three bills currently being considered by the Legislature at Tuesday’s meeting. Among the bills listed for support are House Bill 67 which would fund county and tribal health councils, House Bill 201 which would allow taxpayers to donate portions of their tax refund to county road funds and Senate Bill 192 which would allow pregnant or lactating inmates to be rel...
The following marriage licenses were filed through Thursday at the Curry County clerk’s office: • Mackenzie William Paul Dewey, 20, of Clovis, and Olivia Marie Sellers, 20, of Springfield, Ohio • Shinericc Oshay Malik Lewis, 21, and Ciera Larae Brown, 21, both of Clovis • Jaime Tellez, 26, and Julieta Cruz, 26, both of Hereford • Justin Charles Anderson, 22, and Marievelyn Joy Lang, 26, both of Portales • Jeffrey Allen Abernathy, 34, and Billiejean Ramey, 37, both of Clovis The following divorces were filed through Thu...
PORTALES — A man convicted Tuesday of sexually assaulting a young girl six years ago in Floyd faces up to 18 years in prison in a sentencing hearing at month’s end. A Roosevelt County jury found Benjamin Pritchett, 58, guilty of first-degree felony criminal sexual penetration of a child under 13 years of age, according to a news release from 9th Judicial District Attorney Andrea Reeb. He was arrested in Midland, Texas, in October of 2016, two months after the victim’s aunt reported the assault occurring in Pritc...
CLOVIS - A two-story home that was under construction was lost late Thursday night to a fire, according to Clovis Fire Department officials. Battalion Chief Joel Gershon told The News that three engines responded to the call around 11:30 p.m. and arrived to the intersection of Lea and 12th streets to find the structure fully engulfed. The building was a total loss, but it was unoccupied and there were no injuries reported. CFD is investigating the blaze as a possible arson,...
On this date ... 1969: Efforts to let voters decide whether liquor by the drink could be sold on Sundays in New Mexico were defeated in Santa Fe. The Clovis-News Journal reported the vote to kill the proposal was 53-16. “David Norvell, D-Curry, and the rest of the Curry County delegation led the lengthy debate, which killed the bill,” the newspaper reported. Pages Past is compiled by David Stevens. Contact him at: [email protected]...
Clovis resident Shiray Berry is one of 29 ambassadors for a new national colorectal cancer awareness campaign launched in New York City by Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC). Berry, 31, said she was diagnosed with stage three rectal cancer in August 2016. After six weeks of radiation and chemotherapy, surgery and four rounds of chemo, doctors believed Berry had beaten the disease. A recent scan showed Berry now has stage four rectal cancer and she will be seeking treatment in...
CLOVIS - A Curry County jury took just 90 minutes Thursday to convict Darryl Turner II of voluntary manslaughter for the 2017 shooting death of David McDonald at the Clovis Apartments. Turner, 31, faces six years in prison with a potential addition of four years based on prior felony convictions in California, where he was arrested early last year on a fugitive warrant from Clovis police for an open count of murder. In closing arguments Thursday morning, the state asked...
Tuesday • Curry County Commission — 9 a.m., Commission Chambers, Curry County Administration Complex, 417 Gidding St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-6016 • Roosevelt County Commission — 9 a.m., Commission Room, Roosevelt County Courthouse, 109 W. First St., Portales. Information: 575-356-5307 • Eastern New Mexico University Regents work session — 10 a.m., Cedar Room, Hilton Santa Fe, 100 Sandoval Street, Santa Fe. Information: 575-562-2121 • Clovis Civil Aviation Board — 5:30 p.m., Clovis Municipal Airport Terminal Confer...
The following are available for checkout at: Clovis-Carver Public Library “The Hunting Party” by Lucy Foley tells a murder mystery full of suspense, secrets and surprise. This well-written page-turner is reminiscent of Agatha Christie as the story’s plot is full of twist and turns and it is not until the final pages that the mystery is solved. A group of longtime friends get together on a trip to the Scottish Highlands, a tradition they have had for over 10 years. A horrible blizzard forces them to stay inside the lodge...
Clovis Elementary Monday: Breakfast — Cheese omelet taco. Lunch — Spaghetti w/meat sauce, garden salad, mini carrots w/ranch, chilled fruit cocktail, whole wheat roll. Tuesday: Breakfast — Waffle. Lunch — Turkey and cheese croissant, veggie dippers w/ranch, apple. Wednesday: Breakfast — Mini pancake. Lunch — Bean burrito, baked fries, baby carrots w/ranch, chilled pears. Thursday: Breakfast — Breakfast burrito. Lunch — Chili cheese fries, broccoli w/ranch, chilled pineapple, cookie. Friday: Breakfast — Banana bread. Lun...
Baxter Curren Senior Center 908 Hickory St., Clovis Monday: 8:30 a.m. exercise class, 10 a.m. jewelry pals, 1 p.m. line dance Tuesday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. exercise equipment, 8 a.m. quilting, 9 a.m. pinochle class, 1 p.m. pinochle, 6 p.m. trivia mania Wednesday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. exercise equipment, 8:30 a.m. exercise class, 10 a.m. sew days, 1 p.m. needle gang Thursday: 8 a.m. eggs, gravy and biscuits $4, 8:45 a.m. pinochle 101, 1 p.m. bingo, 6 p.m. line dance Friday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. exercise equipment, 8:30 a.m. exercise class, 10...
I got a song stuck in my brain last week — not a classic rock tune, but a classic maybe. We hadn’t sung the hymn “Oh Come Angel Band” or “My Latest Sun is Sinking Fast” in church for a good while. The last time I heard it, in fact, might have been in re-watching the movie “O Brother Where Art Thou.” Because we hadn’t done it recently, and maybe because some of the younger folks didn’t even know it, it was pretty rough in our a cappella Church of Christ for the first verse. Tho...
My name is Janelle Zamie. My sisters and I grew up in the Air Force. Our brother didn't come along until after the Air Force years. I've lived in a number of places in the US and in Europe. Still New Mexico is home. My father's family has been in New Mexico since the 1880s, my mother's since the 1930s. I graduated from New Mexico State University and went to work as a computer programmer in various engineering and scientific labs until moving to Clovis - where I discovered...
Today • Clovis Portales Kennel Club dog agility trials — 8 a.m.-8 p.m. (or one hour after last class), Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Public welcome, but no personal pets, please. Information: 575-683-5177 • Clovis Spring Arts and Crafts Show — 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Local exhibitors selling homemade and handcrafted items. Information: 575-935-5000 • Ice cream fundraiser to benefit Brittany Kanmore — 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sweetwater’s at Landall’s, 421 S. Ave. C, Suite G...
