Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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The following are closed today due to a water emergency in Portales: - 9th Judicial District Court in Portales only. - Portales Municipal Schools - Eastern New Mexico University....
The following are closed today due to the water emergency in Portales: - 9th Judicial District Court in Portales only - Portales Municipal Schools - Eastern New Mexico University...
City water department crews are working to repair the water main break, but the repairs will take some time to be completed, according to an email from the city of Portales. The email said city officials expect water service to be restored by late afternoon or early evening. Most Portales businesses and offices are closed for the day. "Walmart and some other local vendors have a limited supply of drinking water in stock and more limited supplies on the way," the email said. Roosevelt General Hospital sent out a press release...
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and New Mexico Department of Game & 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. Northwest Abiquiu Lake: There were a few anglers on the lake this past week but we had no reports of success. Animas River: Water flow near Aztec on Monday morning was 313 cfs. We had no reports from anglers this week....
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and New Mexico Department of Game & 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. Northwest Abiquiu Lake: There were a few anglers on the lake this past week but we had no reports of success. Animas River: Water flow near Aztec on Monday morning was 313 cfs. We had no reports from anglers this week....
As of 3:30 p.m., water is already back on in many Portales buildings, and those who have not yet seen water should be seeing it within the hour. See more details on Portales' day without water in Thursday's newspaper.... Full story
Staff report Three people were injured Wednesday morning, with two transported to Lubbock, following an explosion at the Minsa corn processing plant in Muleshoe. No fatalities were reported by the Texas Department of Public Safety as of Wednesday afternoon. Bailey County Sheriff Richard Wills said about 8:18 a.m., a 911 call was received about an explosion at the facility. The sheriff’s department, city police department, city fire department and county emergency medical services responded. “We had assessed the scene, fou...
Santa Fe New Mexican Clovis’ Matt Chandler, one of Gov. Susana Martinez’s close political allies, was facing rejection Wednesday by the state Senate for a seat on The University of New Mexico Board of Regents, so both floor leaders said they abruptly agreed to delay the vote on his confirmation. Chandler had received a 6-3 vote of support for his confirmation from the Senate Rules Committee on Wednesday morning. But by the time Chandler descended two floors to the Senate chamber, where he faced an afternoon vote by all 42... Full story
Today • Preschool storytime — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library. Information: 575-356-3940 • 50+ Senior Olympics registration — 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Roy Walker Recreation Center, 316 W. Second Street in Clovis. Cost is $20. Information: [email protected] or 575-769-7868. Friday • 50+ Senior Olympics registration — 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Roy Walker Recreation Center, 316 W. Second Street in Clovis. Cost is $20. Information: [email protected] or 575-769-7868. Saturday • St. Patrick’s Day dance — 6:30 p....
MANAGING EDITOR [email protected] A reluctant and sometimes contentious witness told jurors Wednesday that accused child killer Noe Torres was talking about shooting 10-year-old Carlos Perez minutes after they fled the scene in a speeding car. Krystal Anson, 15 when the shooting took place a decade ago, testified Torres was driving her car and Edward Salas, in the front passenger seat, was talking on his cell phone. Salas turned to Torres, according to Anson, and said, “We didn’t get him. We got the little boy.” Anson sa...
Staff writer [email protected] link File photo This year’s annual Sidewalk Chalk Competition on March 28 will be held in front of Eastern New Mexico University’s Administration Building rather than being held at the Roosevelt County Courthouse in previous years. The Portales Art Council is once again teaming up with Eastern New Mexico University to host the fifth annual Sidewalk Chalk Competition on campus this year. Shelly Short, president of the Portales Arts Cou...
On this date ... 1962: District Judge E.T. Hensley ruled that the bones of outlaw Billy the Kid would remain in De Baca County. An alleged relative and Lincoln County officials had asked the court to move the remains to Lincoln County. Hensley said one reason he decided to leave the Kid alone was because “it was no longer possible to locate the grave,” United Press International reported. The judge also said it seemed to him the Kid cared not for Lincoln County, since he broke out of jail there and killed two deputies. 195... Full story
STAFF REPORT Three people were injured Wednesday morning, with two transported to Lubbock, following an explosion at the Minsa corn processing plant in Muleshoe. No fatalities were reported by the Texas Department of Public Safety as of Wednesday afternoon. Bailey County Sheriff Richard Wills said about 8:18 a.m., a 911 call was received about an explosion at the facility. The sheriff’s department, city police department, city fire department and county emergency medical services responded. “We had assessed the scene, fou...
Local columnist link Betty Williamson In a county that now has only four school districts — Dora, Elida, Floyd, and Portales — it might surprise some to know that over the last century more than 100 schools have come and gone. When Dora celebrated its centennial a few years ago, students there completed a project identifying the communities that are now included in their district. They found 32 — many long gone — including Allie, Belcher, Bluitt, Buffalo Soldier Hill, Carter,... Full story
Today ... In Clovis, registration is ongoing for the 50-plus Senior Olympics. It is 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Roy Walker Recreation Center. Registration cost is $20. Registration will also be Friday, Saturday and Monday at the center. Information: [email protected] or 575-769-7868. Coming up ... • The Clovis Lions Club is hosting a gun and knife show Friday (1 p.m.-7 p.m.), Saturday and Sunday (8 a.m.-5 p.m.) at the Clovis Civic Center. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children 12 and younger. Information: 5... Full story
MANAGING EDITOR [email protected] Roosevelt County administration bid farewell to their Department of Finance Administration guest Wednesday after four long weeks of budget reviews and discussions. DFA Special Director Michael Steininger and County Manager Amber Hamilton said Wednesday they feel confident they have taken every step they can to identify all of the county’s budget problems and how best to approach them. “In terms of the deficit hitting that $1.3 million mark, we feel as confident and comfortable with tha...
Staff writer [email protected] link Staff photo: Joshua Lucero Eastern New Mexico University senior Daniel Strong buys several gallons of water for his house and his dogs Wednesday afternoon at Super Save Discount Foods. With no water to the entire city most of Tuesday and Wednesday, Portales residents scrambled to find water to keep up with their daily necessities. Crews from the City of Portales’ and TLC Plumbing worked through the night Tuesday and into the morning W... Full story
