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CLOVIS — In its sixth year, a local race is giving children a chance to run at their own pace. The Pregnancy Resource Center’s Leap for Life Fun Run, taking place at 9 a.m. Saturday at Ned Houk Park, has added to its roster of events a 1K race, which PRC Executive Director Carla Miller said was included by popular demand. “We kept hearing that some of the younger kids wanted to run, but the 5K was too far for them, so we added the 1K to try to make it a little more friendly for the younger kids,” she said, adding that re...
CLOVIS — A Clovis city commissioner said Monday one man has been interviewed for the interim city manager position, and former Plateau CEO Tom Phelps confirmed he has talked with commissioners about the job. The city plans to hire an interim manager during its Thursday meeting, according to the agenda released Monday afternoon. The candidate would temporarily take the position that will soon be vacated by Larry Fry, who is leaving on April 30 after two years on the job. C...
CLOVIS — The U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command dropped anchor in Clovis on Monday. The historic piece probably won't get too wet in this climate, but it may have some admirers. It is big and rusty and now residing at the Parks and Recreation Department on Sycamore Street. It apparently needs some TLC before it relocates to Veterans' Park in May. When the forklift takes it to the site, the anchor will be lowered onto a concrete slab bearing a plaque. The plaque will r...
PORTALES — Mischief makers breaking into the operations for the city water tanks could be endangering lives, according to Portales police and city officials. Portales Police Department Detective Charlie Smart said the city and law enforcement believe teenagers or youth have been breaking into the operation unit building at the city’s water tanks on Johnson Hill, off of U.S. 70 between the city and New Mexico 202, and tinkering around in the building. “It really appears that someone is just playing in there, just turning valve...
On this date ... 1982: Curry County commissioners approved a construction site for a planned new jail. The site was adjacent to the courthouse to the north, where the jail remains today. Other sites considered were near the 1400 block of West Seventh Street and the 600 block of Axtell Street. Commissioners said the current jail did not meet federal standards. They expected construction, which would include a juvenile detention facility, would cost about $4.5 million. 1977:...
The following is a sampling of calls for Portales police, fire and sheriff: Friday • 11:50 a.m.: Larceny, 1600 block East Spruce Street • 12:16 p.m.: Fraud, walk in • 1:34 p.m.: Ambulance requested, walk in • 1:58 p.m.: Public affray in progress, 1500 block South Avenue K • 2:20 p.m.: Remove subject, 100 block North Avenue I • 2:41 p.m.: Gas leak, 600 block South Avenue D • 3:37 p.m.: Harassment report, 1600 block East Spruce Street, report taken • 5:14 p.m.: Ambulance requested, 2100 block South Roosevelt Road S • 6:01 p...
The following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Friday • 3:26 a.m.: Failure to pay fines, 100 block of Dartmouth Street • 8:13 a.m.: Burglary (auto), 1100 block of North Pile Street • 8:31 a.m.: Dogs and cats running at large, 300 block of West Plaza Drive • 8:53 a.m.: Criminal damage up to $1000, 500 block of North Prince Street • 10:18 a.m.: Disorderly conduct, 1400 block of Cameo Street • 11:17 a.m.: Burglary (auto), 700 block of West 11th Street...
Arby’s remodel to finish in six to seven weeks A franchisee for Clovis’ Arby’s franchise expects the location to be finished with its remodel in six to seven weeks. Gary Chaves, senior vice president of the MJG Corporation, said the remodel of the business, located on North Prince Street, will include a new exterior, landscaping and signage, along with new customer seating and kitchen equipment on the inside. MJG is the franchisee of Arby’s of New Mexico, which includes 21 locations throughout the state. Chaves said the Clo...
PORTALES - With basketball season at an end, the Portales baseball team is preparing to take the diamond for the first time in 2017, hoping to build off last year's Class 4A state runnerup finish. The Rams are gunning for the 4A title this year after losing in last year's finals to Sandia Prep. Relying on a stable of seniors in the field and strong arms on the mound, Portales seems to have the pieces in place to do just that. On the mound, Portales will be led by Emilio...
CLOVIS — Clovis High's boys have never won a team state title in track, although they came close in 2001 (third place) and 2003 (second). Coach Darren Kelley, entering his 18th season with the Wildcats, isn't predicting a state title this season. Still, he thinks CHS is in good position to do well when it comes to the postseason. "All we really lost (to graduation) was Tucker (Dobbs) and Roland (Chavez)," Kelley said Monday. "We pretty much have everyone else back." Dobbs was...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Freshman Melina Gryschka placed eighth in the mile and 12th in the 3K over the weekend, pacing Eastern New Mexico University’s showing in the NCAA Division II national indoor track championships. Gryschka, from Garbsen, Germany, scored the only point for ENMU with her time of 4 minutes, 47.25 seconds in the mile. Her 3K time was 9:45.36. Also for the women, senior Klaudia Szych was 10th in the 800 in 2:10.85. For the men, Omer Almog ran 14th in the mile at 4:17.19 while Marcus Parker did not qualify for...
Tuesday • Joint city/county luncheon — Noon at Clovis Civic Center. Cost: Free. Information: 575-769-7828 Wednesday • Chamber Board of Directors — 11:30 a.m. at the Clovis chamber. Information: 575-763-3435 • Local Emergency Planning Committee — 1 p.m. at city hall, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 • Civic Center Policy Committee — 2 p.m. at Clovis Civic Center. Information: 575-935-5000 • Economic Incentive Board — 7:30 p.m. in north annex at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-763-9654 • Civic Center Policy Boar...
Today • Quilters Tuesday — 6 p.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Lesson: Iron travel mat, caddie. Registration required. Information: 575-763-9687 • Blood drive — 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at ENMRSH, Clovis. Information: 575-625-9743 ext. 2100 Wednesday • Stitch Addicts — 7:15 p.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Lesson: March daffodil granny square. Information: 575-763-9683 • Toddler Time — 10 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7840 Thursday • Movie night sing-along — 6 p.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Librar...
Little nubs of green and delicate blossoms give new life to bare tree limbs, brown begins to take on a greenish hue as life creeps through in the form of new blades of grass and splashes of color are appearing in flowerbeds — all telltale signs that spring is around the corner. With it comes sneezing, itchy eyes, scratchy throats and stuffy noses. The causes can probably be found in the white petals swirling around in the air and yellow powder dusting vehicles. Or it could c...
