Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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State Sen. Greg Nibert will have two opponents in the June 4 Republican primary while Curry and Roosevelt County Commission seats will also be contested. Filing date for the primary was last Tuesday. Write-in candidates can still file this Tuesday. Nibert, appointed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham earlier this year to succeed longtime Sen. Stuart Ingle, R-Portales, will face competition from Roswell’s Larry Marker and Elida’s Pat Boone. No Democrats filed to run for the District 27 Senate seat, so it will likely be decided in... Full story
ROSWELL – It didn’t take long for Clovis High’s baseball team to turn a pitchers duel into a rout on Thursday. Locked in a scoreless tie with Alamogordo, the Wildcats erupted for eight runs in the top of the fourth and blistered the Tigers 11-0 in a quarterfinal game of Roswell Goddard’s Southwest Classic, ending the contest in five innings on the 10-run rule. The Cats (5-3) advanced to a Friday semifinal match against the host Rockets (2-1), a 10-0 winner on Thursday over Ruidoso. Final-round games were slated for Saturday....
ROSWELL – It hasn't exactly been the kind of start the Clovis High softball team was looking for ... and that's putting it mildly. Three games, three run-rule losses for the Lady Wildcats, who gave up double-figure runs in the first inning of both games against Roswell Goddard on Wednesday night in 20-1 and 19-0 setbacks. Tuesday night, CHS dropped a 17-0 decision to Lovington at Lady Wildcat Field. CHS coach Johnny Saiz said his squad struggled in Wednesday's twin bill even t...
LOVINGTON – Lovington’s girls won two of three doubles contests and edged Clovis High 5-4 in a dual match on Tuesday. The Lovington boys defeated Clovis 9-0. Senior Cecilia Sanchez and sophomore Diana Gonzalez posted a 6-0, 5-7, 6-4 win over CHS sophomore Emily Bjorklund and eighth-grader Stella Greer at No. 2 doubles, while juniors Neftali Suchil and Joselyn Salcido claimed a 6-1, 6-2 verdict over the Lady Wildcats’ tandem of senior Hannah Heath and sophomore Tara Zimmerman at No. 3 doubles. Juniors Madita Ewert and Hansi...
RIO RANCHO – Fighting an uphill battle most of the night, Texico’s boys finally inched ahead of Tularosa on a steal and layup by junior Alex Fuentes with about a minute left. But the Wolverines fouled Wildcats junior Estavan Barraza on the next trip downcourt, and he made four free throws in the remaining time to lift third-seeded Tularosa to a 55-52 win in a Class 2A state quarterfinal game at Rio Rancho on Wednesday morning. Barraza had just one field goal in the game, but he finished with 10 points on 8-for-8 free thr...
RIO RANCHO – Portales High’s girls put up a valiant effort after falling behind by 17 points in the third quarter of Tuesday’s Class 4A state quarterfinal game against Gallup. The Lady Rams rallied to grab a three-point lead early in the final stanza, but they couldn’t hold on as the fourth-seeded and defending 4A champion Lady Bengals posted a 66-56 victory at The Pit on the campus of the University of New Mexico. Junior Rylie Whitehair dominated the smaller Lady Rams inside and scored 20 points to lead three players...
Volunteer fire departments, dispatch, and fire and EMS along with the Portales Fire Department (PFD) signed an agreement to hire Dr. Ronald Carver as their medical director. The motion to enter into an agreement with Carver was passed on a unanimous vote by the Council at their regular meeting Tuesday. “Medical direction is required for all EMS services,” councilor Veronica Cordova said. Carver is an ER doctor in Lovington and has been an EMS medical director for several years across south eastern New Mexico, according to...
Clovis police are looking for an armed robber who struck the Wienerschnitzel restaurant just before midnight Thursday. “Employees told the officers they were preparing to close the store when an armed man entered the store demanding money,” according to a news release from Clovis police. “Employees described the suspect as a light-skinned male, approximately 6 foot tall, wearing a mask and gray hooded sweatshirt. Employees said the man threatened them with the firearm demanding money from the cash registers.” After the rob...
Editor’s note: Primary elections across New Mexico are scheduled June 4, with early voting beginning May 7. The general election is Nov. 5. We asked candidates in contested Roosevelt County commission races for their background and “Why do you want this job?” Here are their responses: District 1 Fabian Munoz (Republican) Q: Tell us about yourself. A: I am a Mexican American, and I was born and raised in Portales. I’m 28 years old. I have kids. I live in the community, I love this community. I’ve been everywhere in Roosevelt...
Curry Residents Senior Meals Association 901 W. 13th St. Clovis Monday: Sausage & Sauerkraut, Black-Eyed Peas, Cornbread & Pudding. Tuesday: Meatloaf & Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Roll w/Butter & Cake. Wednesday: Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, 5 Way Mixed Veggies, Garlic Bread & Sliced Peaches. Thursday: Beef Chalupa, Cheese, Green Chile, Salad, Pinto Beans & Fruit Cocktail. Friday: Chicken Tenders or Fish Sticks, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Veggies, Roll w/Butter & Peaches. Friendship Senior Center 901 W. 13th St., Clovis...
Clovis Monday: Breakfast: Mini Pancake Bites. Lunch: Baked Pork Chop, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Carrots, Fresh Orange & Whole Wheat Roll or (grades 6-12) Pizza or Stuffwich & Fries, or Chef Salad. Tuesday: Breakfast: Breakfast Round. Lunch: Chicken Sandwich, Seasoned Fries, Mini Carrots, Dressing & Chilled Pears or (grades 6-12) Pizza or Spicy Chicken Sandwich or Chef Salad. Wednesday: Breakfast: Breakfast Taco. Lunch: Mac & Cheese, Seasoned Green Beans, Celery Sticks w/Dressing, Whole Wheat Roll & Chilled Peaches or (grades...
As a friend told me how her young son would narrate the backyard ball games he played by himself, I could relate. It’s called imagination and it was an innate ability that we used back before the internet, social media, video gaming and unlimited television choices. I used my imagination to do the same thing, even after I was much older than he is now. In the late 1960s, Greyhound men’s basketball was the hottest ticket in eastern New Mexico. Greyhound Arena was packed to the...
The books listed below are now available for checkout at the Clovis-Carver Public Library. The library is open to the public, but patrons can still visit the online catalog at cloviscarverpl.booksys.net/opac/ccpl or call 575-769-7840 to request a specific item for curbside pickup. “Wildflower Season” by Michelle Major. On a visit to Magnolia, North Carolina, an elegant, if dilapidated, mansion for sale presents Emma Cantrell with the opportunity to start over. Risking everything on her dream of opening the Wildflower Inn, Emm...
TUCUMCARI -- The New Mexico State Police officer slain near Tucumari on Friday was responding to a request to help a motorist with a flat tire. Justin Hare parked behind the disabled vehicle, NMSP Chief Troy Weisler said, and was shot moments later. "The suspect exited his vehicle and approached Officer Hare's passenger side window," Weisler said in a videotaped message released Saturday. "A short conversation ensued about repairing his tire, and Officer Hare offered to give... Full story
Responding to calls from stranded drivers with broken-down cars is a regular feature of the job for New Mexico State Police. But Officer Justin Hare, who was shot and killed while on duty Friday morning, was known for taking that task to the next level. "If he saw a car or a pickup on the side of the highway, he was always stopping to try to help them," said Jason Goen, a Tucumcari mechanic and tow truck driver who regularly worked alongside Hare for years. "When you call out... Full story
Dudley Boone says he is distantly related to Daniel Boone, the noted figure in American history. Boone has been a military pilot, flown in combat zones, been a commercial pilot, worked for the Federal Aviation Administration and been a Santa Fe railroad engineer. Boone also has ties to Clovis. He was born here. The California man has businesses in Clovis and flies into town periodically to take care of things. During a recent trip he paused for a talk with The News about his l...
Is there someplace I can take my old eyeglasses where they’ll get used? The Clovis Evening Lions Club takes used eyeglasses, according to club President Mona Burns. “Any of the eye doctors in Clovis have the boxes where you can drop off your old eyeglasses. There’s also a large yellow container at S & S Supermarket where you can drop old glasses,” Burns said. Burns said the club goes through them. The club doesn’t take the eyeglass cases. “We box them up and take them to Midland, Texas, where they are analyzed for the pre...
Editor’s note: Primary elections across New Mexico are scheduled June 4, with early voting beginning May 7. The general election is Nov. 5. We asked candidates in contested Curry County commission races for their background and “Why do you want this job?” Here are their responses: Curry County Commission District 4 Seth Martin I am a fourth-generation farmer, small business owner, elected county official, and deacon at the 16th and Pile Church of Christ. I’ve been married 31 years to Windy, and have 3 children -- Henry,...
On the first of March, The Wall Street Journal published an article by Max Colchester, Thomas Grove and Janes Marso. The headline read, “Document From 2022 Reveals Putin’s Punishing Terms for Peace.” A secondary headline read, “Draft peace deal drawn up shortly after Russia’s invasion shows Ukraine was confronted with becoming a neutered state.” The article discussed the peace negotiations held in Istanbul between Ukraine and Russia during March and April of 2022. What caught...
Politicians tend to get every answer wrong. They also ask the wrong questions because they view everything through the warped lens of government supremacy. Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Houston, is a prime example. Politicians are squaring off for or against TikTok, an addictive digital drug from China. Some, including Crenshaw, are looking to ban TikTok in America or force it to become an American company. Like the other digital drug, Facebook. TikTok can be harmful to the...
The biggest challenge to this election year will not be deciding between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Ninety percent of us already have our minds made up on that. No, the biggest challenge will be surviving the campaign and election without coming to hate each other. Granted, some of us already do. Some can’t differentiate between a person’s politics and their humanity. I know families in which one person no longer speaks with another family member because one of them drank the Trump Kool-Aid or the other is preaching Wokeness...
The Curry County Commission unanimously approved a hospital claims policy that would increase the income eligibility criteria. The resolution was passed in 2012 and more recently in 2020. “What it currently does,” Lance Pyle, county manager said at their regular meeting Tuesday, “is increases the minimum income.” For a single, one person household, the income would increase from $19,000 to $25,000 and for a 2 person plus, it would increase from $30,000 to $35,000. The effective date is April 1, 2024. According to the resolut...
But for one missing college credit back in 1967, it's quite possible that Don Criss would have never met his wife, settled in eastern New Mexico, helped create and establish our local public television station, and become a beloved member of this community. On top of that, more than 40 years of children in Portales and surrounding areas would have missed out on a Santa Claus who welcomed them with open arms, and kept their parents groaning with the corniest collection of...
Every elementary school in the Clovis Municipal School district may be impacted in some way when officials submit their Facilities Master Plan to the state later this spring. “There is potential for closure and repurposing” in recommendations that will be made to the school board on Tuesday night, Superintendent Renee Russ said. “There are shifts in boundaries, where some students and staff will transition, and other recommendations …” Deputy Superintendent Jay Brady told school board members last month that the district... Full story
SANTA FE – The state Supreme Court on Thursday ordered a new trial for the Portales daycare providers who left two children unattended in a hot car in July 2017. Sandi and Mary Taylor in 2019 were each sentenced to 36 years in prison after they were convicted of reckless child abuse. One of the girls in their care – 22-month-old Maliyah Jones -- died, while the other -- 23-month-old Aubri Loya -- suffered serious injury before recovering. According to a news release from the Court: “In a split decision, the Court concl...
