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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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PORTALES — Everybody at Friday’s Eastern New Mexico University regents meeting believed spring commencement was an important event for students, their friends and families they didn’t want to see canceled unless absolutely necessary. They also knew there was no way it would happen as currently scheduled for May 9, and decided after 40 minutes of meeting telephonically to postpone ceremonies with a replacement ceremony to be determined. By a 5-0 vote, regents agreed to postpone spring commencement at its Portales, Roswe... Full story
CLOVIS — Three Clovis-area patients have been tested for COVID-19, and all three tests have come back negative for the virus. That’s according to Dr. Albert Kwan, president of the medical staff at Plains Regional Medical Center, who spoke with The News on Sunday evening. State health officials said Sunday they’ve tested more than 5,300 for COVID-19 in New Mexico, and 65 have tested positive. Kwan said all New Mexico tests are sent to Tri-Core Labs in Albuquerque, where results are provided within 24 to 48 hours. He said... Full story
Coronavirus concerns will force many churchgoers to stay home this weekend. But larger churches will be doing what they can to bring Sunday morning service to the comfort of their members’ homes. While houses of worship are exempt from most government-mandated edicts, most local churches have closed willingly to help cope with the ongoing pandemic. But people of faith are finding ways to worship together, just separately, thanks to live-streaming technology. Faith C... Full story
Most of us don’t know anyone gravely ill from COVID-19. At least not yet. But the world pandemic has left us all feeling ill, or at least apprehensive, because of its economic impact. Schools are closed, restaurants are limited to take out and drive-thru, and we can’t go to the movie theater or the mall. Every business in the nation has been impacted, including our newspaper. As a result, we’ll be forced to make some changes over the next few weeks — some aimed at protecting the health of our staff, some we hope will help us... Full story
Cannon Air Force Base has about 100 airmen and dependents who are self-monitoring while isolated in quarters, though it has had no confirmed cases of the coronavirus so far. Representatives from the base said it is important to differentiate between several terms related to the epidemic. Self-observation is when individuals are aware of the symptoms and monitor themselves. Self-monitoring is synonymous with quarantine and involves 14 days of staying in quarters, but is a self-enforced status and less legally binding. The... Full story
MULESHOE — Talk of COVID-19 is everywhere. And seems to be impacting everything. Even more so across the state line in Texas than in New Mexico. While New Mexico — through Saturday morning — had remained among states reporting fewer than 100 coronavirus cases, Texas is well over that number. On Saturday morning, Texas was nearing 200 confirmed cases, with five deaths from the virus. So, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order limiting public gatherings to 10 peopl... Full story
PORTALES — The city of Portales announced Wednesday it will close the Portales Public Library until further notice. The decision was made “to best protect the health of its patrons and employees until further notice,” according to a city news release. Librarians will be available by phone at 575-356-3940. Also, free WiFi will be available in the library parking lot until midnight each evening without a password, the release said. The library in Clovis announced on Tuesday it would close to the public as well.... Full story
PORTALES — The Portales City Council on Tuesday made a tentative agreement with Elite Medical Transport to expand local emergency resources for the Portales Fire Department. Fire Chief T.J. Cathey said the agreement would provide a valuable resource for his department and provide an extra ambulance. He added it would help facilitate transportation for patients home or to different facilities, with no fiscal impact for the city. Other items from the meeting include: • The council reviewed and accepted its 2018-2019 audit rep...
Don’t gather with 10 or more people. Don’t go to the gym. Don’t go to the movies. Don’t eat inside a restaurant. It’s been a lot to keep up with during the COVID-19 pandemic, with state guidelines seemingly changing as soon as everybody put the infrastructure in to obey the previous guidelines. Thursday’s public health order from Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham shuttered numerous varieties of businesses — indoor shopping malls, recreational facilities, health clubs, resort spas, athletic facilities, theaters (including mo... Full story
Information on what perfection looks like, cooking with Moroccan Tagines, and an online craft magazine will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday (all times Mountain). Are you more concerned with what others think? Do mistakes equal failure or the risk of rejection? Do you have a constant need for status or worth to maintain attachment or belonging? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you see what perfectionism looks lik...
We’ve all been called this week to hunker down. We’re all learning that is easier said than done. We’re used to going to work or school every weekday and going to a restaurant or a store nearly every evening. In our part of the world families plan their weekends around whatever activity their children will be participating in on Saturday. On Sunday we’re ready to see our church family and then another meal on the town. We get by without an abundance of entertainment options...
Portales Woman’s Club Portales Woman’s Club met March 11 with 21 members and four guests — Rose Robbins, Darla Reed, Debbie Hill and Terry Lancaster. President Sheryl Borden called the meeting to order following lunch. Gaynelle Thomas led the pledges and the invocation was given by Jacquelyn House. Special guest Isaac Montelleno provide prelude music and members sang “God Bless America.” Program Co-Chair Wanda Pettus introduced Michael Terry, a longtime educator in the Portales school system. He talked about beekeepin...
Click Here for Updated PDF SANTA FE - The public health order issued Thursday by Department of Health Secretary Kathy Kunkel temporarily strengthens earlier orders to include additional mandatory closures and guidelines to limit the spread of COVID-19 disease. The order enacts restrictions on bars and restaurants, among other businesses. Here is more information about that order: Q: Why are gatherings of only 10 or fewer allowed? A: Everything the state of New Mexico is doing... Full story
CLOVIS — The coronavirus is affecting every phase of life everywhere, especially businesses that have had to alter hours or in some cases just flat out close. Local Chambers of Commerce are determined to do anything they can to prevent that from happening. Communicating with member businesses and the community in general is always an important part of the Clovis/Curry County and Roosevelt Chambers of Commerce missions. In these troubled times, it’s crucial. “Absolutely. That...
Shortly after Barack Obama’s first inauguration in 2009, then-White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel got into a bit of hot water when he observed to an interviewer, “You never want a serious crisis to go to waste.” A decade-and-a-half ago, America was in the throes of The Great Recession, and Emanuel rightfully took a bit of heat for seeming to suggest that it was acceptable for the White House to capitalize on a time of great uncertainty to maximize its political advantage. However clunky Emanuel’s borrowing an epigram...
A specter haunts progressive America — the possibility that a company might make too much money solving the world’s coronavirus problem. At the last Democratic debate Bernie Sanders called the leaders of the pharmaceutical industry “a bunch of crooks,” who are telling themselves in the midst of the epidemic, “Wow, what an opportunity to make a fortune.” Op-eds have sprung up warning, “Drug Companies Will Make a Killing From Coronavirus” (The New York Times) and “How Big Ph...
The following marriage licenses were recently issued at the Curry County Clerk’s office: • Manuel Molina-Olivas, 51, and Katherine Terry Lopez, 56, both of Clovis • Kolton Lane McCasland, 25, and Haley Nicole Crocker, 20, both of Melrose • Omar Jesus Soto-Pedraza, 28, and Sidney Raechel Dallas, 20, both of Texico • Jacob Scott King, 22, and Mia Carina Clark, 21, both of Clovis • Cerbastian Charles-Jordan Marshall, 20, of Clovis, and Jaqueline Marie Cordero, 21, of Farwell • Jason Scott Hamner, 24, and Ashlee Ann Sanchez,...
Monday-Friday • Curry County Youth Services “Help Yourself to Positive Empowerment” (HYPE) program for students — postponed until summer Tuesday • Free preschool screening clinic sponsored by Regional Educational Cooperative No. 6 at Texico Municipal Schools — postponed Thursday • Portales Senior Citizens Center potluck — canceled • Prime Pursuits cattle marketing meeting at Creighton’s Town and Country in Portales — postponed • ENMU Polynesian students’ “Aloha, Portales: 2nd annual Polynesian Luau” at First United Methodist...
Events are subject to change due to coronavirus concerns Tuesday • Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., ENMRSH, 2700 E. Seventh St., Clovis. Bloodmobile will be parked outside of location. Information: 575-625-9743, ext. 2100 Wednesday • Blood drive — 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Clovis Fire Department Station No. 1, 320 Mitchell St., Clovis. Bloodmobile will be parked outside of location. Information: 575-625-9743, ext. 2100 Thursday • Reception for Sandra Taylor-Sawyer, departing Clovis city commissioner — 3:30 p.m., North Annex, Clov...
Meetings are subject to change due to coronavirus concerns Thursday • Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority — 3 p.m., ENMWUA Offices, Sitterly Professional Center, 801 Pile Street, Clovis. Information: 575-935-4262 • Clovis City Commission — 5:15 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 March 30 • Clovis City swearing-in ceremony for newly elected officials — 3 p.m., City Hall, 321 Connelly St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 April 7 • Roosevelt County Commis...
On this date ... 1970: Officials were estimating a weekend fire in the Grady school gymnasium had caused about $4,000 in smoke damage. That did not include damage to the locker room, which was preventing students from using it. Repair work started the day after the fire was out “to get the students back into the gym as quickly as possible,” said school Superintendent Leck Jones. Jones said the fire was probably started by accident. Foam rubber placed near a wall heater was the likely culprit. Pages Past is compiled by Dav...
Four people were shot and one man died in a violent six days for Clovis last week. All the victims were between 16 and 22 years old. Details of a Saturday morning shooting death were not immediately clear, but police said a 22-year-old man died after suffering a gunshot wound to the head. The region’s Major Crimes Unit was not activated. A shooting on Wednesday morning put an 18-year-old man in the hospital with injuries to his torso and legs. An arrest warrant was issued later Wednesday for Isaiah Robles, 26, in c...
Meal service carry-out only CRSMA Senior Diner’s Club 901 West 13th St., Clovis Monday: Sloppy joe on a bun, potato wedges, mixed veggies, tropical fruit. Tuesday: BBQ chicken, scalloped potatoes, blended veggies, dinner roll, margarine, spiced pears. Wednesday: Cheeseburger, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, baked beans, potato chips, peaches. Thursday: Red chile beef enchiladas, pinto beans, salad w/low fat dressing, pudding. Friday: Salmon patties, chicken nuggets, roasted potatoes, spinach, dinner roll w/margarine, spiced a...
ENMU’s Prock finalist for D-II coaching award PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball coach Josh Prock is one of four finalists for the Division II World Exposure women’s head coach of the year. Prock led the Greyhounds to a 22-9 record and an NCAA tournament berth before the COVID-19 pandemic forced cancellation. He earned his 200th career win, along with his 100th win as Greyhound coach, over the season. The Greyhounds recorded the second-highest win total in program history and set program records...
CLOVIS — Two local attorneys have self-quarantined following a court appearance in which a public defender reported experiencing flu-like symptoms, officials said. "On Tuesday morning an attorney arrived at the courthouse and self-reported” his illness, said 9th Judicial District Court Executive Officer Kevin Spears in an email. “As a precaution, Judge (Matt) Chandler immediately cancelled the hearing and advised the attorney to leave the courthouse and contact his supervisor for further instruction. All other hearings and p... Full story
