Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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CLOVIS — Wednesday’s scheduled meeting of the Eastern Plains Council of Governments has been canceled, according to an EPCOG news release. The council’s next meeting will be in June, the release said....
Anyone who has lived in eastern New Mexico and west Texas for any time knows that storms can appear in minutes from nowhere. Such was the case one January night many years ago when a snow storm of blizzard proportion swept the high plains, leaving cars stranded all along the highway. The highway travelers realized they needed some sheltered place away from the treacherous elements until the storm was over. So a certain elevator in a small West Texas community became the...
Here’s a tale of two sweet songs and, with them, a life-crucial lesson. The first song is a heartwarming ballad performed by Phillips, Craig and Dean, one of my favorite singing groups. “A scene so familiar at the old five and dime / A little boy waited his turn in line...” With excited eyes twinkling, he’s holding in his hand the candy he’d been saving his money to buy. The girl at the register smiles at him as he forks over the handful of coins but then winces; it’s not...
Traffic is probably the most commonly understood reason for a delay on the road. Next is some sort of weather that makes traveling impossible or slow. Neither is too common when you get a little bit out of town and you are on a high, flat desert. That is not to say, however, that there aren’t other things that get between a vehicle and its destination. Vehicles are scarce, and the average automobile doesn’t cause much trouble as long as it stays on the proper operating sur...
On this date ... 1988: Forty-three airmen from the Air Base Ground Defense Unit of the 27th Security Police Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base left for Panama. They were to join 10,500 other American military personnel already there as tensions continued to heat up in the country under the leadership of Gen. Manuel Noriega. Cannon Capt. Mike Kormanik said those leaving were considered on temporary assignment, but that they would stay "as long as needed." Kormanik said the...
PORTALES — The Rams boys and girls track and field teams will host the annual Portales Barbara George/Jim Love Relays this afternoon, which features 12 schools from around the state. For Portales first-year head coach Chris Bachicha, today’s event is an opportunity for his program to make a statement. “The relays help to fortify our entire team,” Bachicha explained. “The relays count more than the individual races, and it really helps to spark the entire team. We’re hoping to qualify our relays (for state).” Joining Porta...
PORTALES — Roosevelt County will join a growing number of entities across the state and nation to sue pharmaceutical companies for their alleged role in the opioid epidemic, following approval of a retainer agreement with an Albuquerque law firm at Thursday’s commission meeting. “The opioid epidemic has a local impact, and the county has experienced this with law enforcement, detention, and healthcare services,” said County Manager Amber Hamilton. “We are hopeful joining this battle will result in direct tangible benefits...
If you have been working your stress ball extra hard lately you’re probably not alone. New Mexico was ranked the second-most stressed state in the nation, according to a report from WalletHub, a personal finance website. The report evaluated 38 different factors in four different categories of stress relating to work, money, family and health and safety including average work week, median income, divorce rate, suicide rate and physical activity rate. According to the report, New Mexico has the second-highest percent of p...
DORA — Wind was on the minds of some Roosevelt County residents on Thursday, but not because their hats were flying off. Landowner Bill Rush touted the economic benefits that come from the energy-producing turbines on the Roosevelt Wind Farm and the planned Sagamore Wind Project, both south of Portales. Rush thanked U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, for the role he played in the projects. "Some parts of our state have beautiful scenery and therefore they have tourism a...
CLOVIS — With little debate, and assurances previous issues with the facility have been addressed, the Clovis City Commission unanimously voted to construct a shooting range at Ned Houk Park through a partnership with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. The project would include: • Four combination trap/skeet fields that meet Amateur Trap Association and National Skeet Shooting Association standards. • A sporting clays course with 12 to 18 stations with machines. • Shade structures throughout the course. • A multi-pur... Full story
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records through Wednesday at the Curry County clerk’s office: • Kenneth John Barcas III, 24, to Jordyn Lindsey Hammett, 26, both of Clovis • Ishmael Jerome Hughes, 26, to Kristine-May Gervacio Olivas, 25, both of Clovis • Trustin Phillip Ashcraft, 21, to Mariah Rae Neese, 20, both of Amarillo • Pedro J. Lazcano-Yesca, 23, of Portales, to Dalia G. Galaviz, 23, of Clovis • Eddie Joe Newcomb, 57, to Kathleen Lore Loniewski, 40, both of Clovis • Jose Jesus Gutierrez, 36...
Booked The following were booked into local jails Wednesday-Thursday: Clovis • Cheressa Neumann, 28, probation violation • Jared Wagner, 22, probation violation • Kelsey Creek, 26, failure to appear on a felony charge • Johnny Aragon, 52, probation violation • Jacobo Campa, 22, failure to pay fines • Kenneth Pierre, 30, battery upon a peace officer • Alexander Garcia-Galvan, 31, aggravated burglary, aggravated assault against a household member, breaking and entering, extortion, criminal damage to property • Jose Rodriguez,...
DENVER — Adams State University President Beverlee McClure has resigned, ending a tumultuous tenure marked by accusations that she bullied faculty and staff, failed to stem financial and enrollment problems and wore a Halloween costume that appeared to mock working people. The Denver Post reports the school's Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of McClure March 31. McClure, a former president for Clovis Community College, was appointed president of Adams State on July 1, 2015. A university statement says she guided t... Full story
PORTALES — One of Roosevelt County’s most active volunteers was honored for her work on Thursday night — but she couldn’t be on hand to accept the award. That’s because she was helping out with a different cause. United Way of Eastern New Mexico named Betty Williamson its Patricia Bazar Community Volunteer of the Year during its annual banquet at Portales’ Yam Theatre. Williamson had to accept the honor via a video recorded earlier because she was involved in the 42nd Annual Jack Williamson Lectureship on Thursday night. The... Full story
Monday • Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee — 3:30 p.m. at the Bert Cabiness City Government Center, 321 N. Connelly St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 • Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee — 6 p.m. at the Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 Tuesday • Clovis Water Policy Advisory Committee — 8:30 a.m. at the Bert Cabiness City Government Center, 321 N. Connelly St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 Thursday • Clovis Community College Board of Trustees — 8 a.m. in CCC Room 512...
Today • Child Find Preschool Screening — 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Texico Municipal Schools, 520 N. Griffin St., Texico. Parents are encouraged to bring their infants and toddlers in to screen for issues that could potentially affect their academic career. Information: 575-482-3492 • ENMU Jazz Fest — 7 p.m. at Buchanan Hall, Portales. Admission: Free. Information: 575-562-1011 • Jack Williamson Lectureship events — 11:30 a.m. luncheon at ENMU in the CUB Ballroom. Tickets: $10. 1 p.m. tabletop gaming session in JWLA building. A...
