Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Staff writer [email protected] link Staff photo: Joshua Lucero City of Portales Public Works Director John DeSha slowly turns on the water for the city Wednesday afternoon at the Johnson Hill water tanks located off of U.S. 70 after crews had repaired a leak created Tuesday morning. When it came to how business owners and operators felt about a full day without water, Jerome Clemons, the manager of Wells Fargo Bank in Portales, put it best. “Our tellers weren’t excited to...
As of 7 a.m. this morning, Portales is still without water. The following will be delayed/canceled due to the issue: - Portales Municipal Schools canceled - Roosevelt County offices on a two-hour delay - Eastern New Mexico University classes are canceled and offices closed Public Works Director John DeSha said he does not have a time estimate of when water will be back on. He said the city had to obtain parts to fix the water pipe leak, so city crews are fixing the leak now....
Staff report RIO RANCHO — The Portales Rams reached a season goal and at the same time got revenge on a team that beat them twice this season, using a 17-3 second quarter to defeat St. Michael’s 54-49 in a Class 4A state quarterfinal match Wednesday at the Santa Ana Star Center. “That’s what’s scary about coaching,” Portales coach Rickie McBroom said. “Ask any coach it’s hard to beat anyone three times in a row,” McBroom said. “We knew it would be tough but we knew we’d have a chance to win.” Portales (17-9), winners of 12 s...
Today’s semifinal games of area interest at the state basketball tournament: Class 4A girls Portales (22-6) vs. St. Michael’s (24-6) 8 a.m., The Pit How they got here: Portales, the top seed in Class 4A, whipped ninth-seeded West Las Vegas 57-31 for its ninth-straight win. The Lady Horsemen, seeded fourth, defeated Kirtland Central 45-37. Previous meeting: Class 3A 2013 first round, won by Portales 37-34. Winner: Moves on to the Class 4A championship, 3:30 p.m. Friday at The Pit, against either Hope Christian or Shi... Full story
STAFF WRITER [email protected] Only a few years ago, the ability to spell a word like “oscillatory” meant you had a pretty good shot to win a spelling bee. Now, your chances of a title depend on knowing the word refers to an uninterrupted, back-and-forth motion. Ariel Kokoricha, a seventh-grader at Clovis Christian Schools, proved that she could do both, and she is now preparing for her fourth-consecutive New Mexico Spelling Bee. The state contest is scheduled for March 21 in Albuquerque. Kokoricha, who turns 12 Fri... Full story
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...
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 ... o 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:...
Local columnist link Cindy Kleyn-Kennedy Our Clovis High School Wildcadette Dance Team recently competed at the Champion Dance Nationals held at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. Twenty-two dancers made the trip; for about half the students, it was the second time attending this competition; for the rest it was a first time. Dance teams from all over the country traveled to participate in this event, providing our dancers with an excellent opportunity to see what...
By: Betty Williamson Local Columnist 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,...
Today Pre-K Story Hour — 10:05 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7840 Job Fair Committee — 1:30 p.m., Eastern Plains Council of Governments. Information: 575-762-7714 Friday Live Action Ninja Turtle Show — 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., tickets $10 kids; $15 adults; $50 VIP, Marshall Auditorium. Information: 575-763-3435 or 575-505-0230 CGRA-Running for the Green Barrel Races — 4 p.m. exhibitions; 7 p.m. race starts, free event, Curry County Events Center. Information: 575-714-1593 or http://www.c...
Following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations. Tuesday • 1:37 a.m.: Overdose, 2100 block of West Grand Avenue. • 7:33 a.m.: Theft report, 1500 block of Claremont Terrace. • 9:14 a.m.: Domestic in progress, Fourth and Prince streets. • 11:49 a.m.: Shoplifting in progress, 2000 block of North Prince Street. • 12:02 p.m.: Public affray in progress, 5100 block of North Thornton Street. • 12:44 p.m.: Burglary report, 800 block of South Prince Street. • 1... Full story
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. 1955:... Full story
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,...
Health department releases vaccine data The New Mexico Department of Health released vaccine exemption data for each public school district in the state March 5. Clovis Municipal School District ranked No. 30 on the list of state districts, with 48 exemptions for 8,411 students, or 0.6 percent. Melrose ranked third with 3.3 percent of students with exemptions in the district, Fort Sumner ranked eight with 2.2 percent of students with exemptions in the district, Texico ranked 14th with 1.1 percent of students with exemptions... Full story
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...
