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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Deborah "Gwen" Bain, age 70, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 3rd, 2024. Her love of life didn't come to an end with her death. Her loved ones will honor her courageous, determined, and kind heart by living their lives to the fullest. A Memorial Service to be held on Friday, May 10th, 2024, at 11:00 am at the Chapel of Angels, 1430 Thornton Street. Gwen was born on November 18, 1953, to J.W. Minton and Anne Belle (Mageehee) in Lubbock, TX. She grew up in Rancho Cucamonga...
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Bette Joyce Gentry, age 86, who passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Retirement Ranch in Clovis, NM. She departed this world on May 4, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and strength. Visitation to be held on Friday, May 10, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm at The Chapel. Funeral Service to be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, 1:00 pm at The Chapel, 1500 Thornton Street...
The missing baby whose mother was shot to death at Ned Houk Park on Friday has been located and a suspect taken into custody, Clovis police said Monday morning. Eleia Maria Torres, 10 months old, "has been taken to a local area hospital as a precautionary measure," police said. Clovis Deputy Police Chief Trevor Thron said the baby was "recovered out of state" but declined to provide additional information. Thron said officials are planning a press conference for late Monday...
Police during a Sunday press conference provided little new information about Friday's double homicide at Ned Houk Park. But the special agent in charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Albuquerque made a promise to the community. "I promise that the FBI will be with Clovis until we find Eleia and we find the individual or individuals responsible for these horrific acts," said Raul Bujanda. "You don't know who I am and you don't know the men and women of the FBI who...
A family member of homicide victim Samantha Cisneros has started a GoFundMe page to help with expenses associated with her death and injuries to her 5-year-old daughter. Cisneros and Taryn Allen, both 23 of Texico, were killed Friday at Ned Houk Park north of Clovis. Cisneros' 5-year-old daughter was critically injured in the attack and her infant daughter, Eleia Maria Torres, is missing. Police believe the unknown killer has taken the baby. The GoFundMe page can be found at:...
Wolverine Invite Tuesday at Texico Boys Team standings: 1. Texico 95; 2. Clovis JV 86; 3. Melrose 73; 4. (tie) Santa Rosa and Tucumcari 37; 6. Clayton 36; 7. Fort Sumner 31; 8. Floyd 22; 9. Grady 16; 10. (tie) Elida and Portales JV 11; 12. San Jon 10. Area results Field events Shot put: 1. Dathan Yeary, Melrose 47-3; 2. Cade Figg, Texico 41 11 ½; 3. Aidan Berry, Elida 40-2. Long jump: 1. Max Roche, Clovis JV 19-1 ½; 3. Isaias Nieto, Floyd 17-6; 4. Josh Roybal, Melrose 17y-5 ½; 5. Jaheim Moses, Texico 17-3. Pole vault: 2. Ja...
Today *Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony in concert – 3 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Dustin Seifert and Sidney Shuler, conductors. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377 *Spring Auction and Luau – 5-7 p.m., Wesley House, ENMU, Portales. Live entertainment and food by the Poly Boys. Proceeds support the ENMU Wesley House Ministry. Monday *100% Curry Roosevelt Initiative – 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Registration opens at 8:30 p.m. Join service organizatio...
Monday *Curry County Commission – 9 a.m., Commission Chambers, Curry County Administration Complex, 417 Gidding St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-6016 *Roosevelt County Commission budget workshop - 9 a.m., Commission Room, Roosevelt County Courthouse, 109 W. First St., Portales. Information: 575-356-5307 Tuesday *Portales Public Works Committee meeting – 9 a.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. 7th St., Portales. Information: 575-356-6662 *Roosevelt County Commission meeting followed by budget workshop - 9 a.m., Commission Roo...
According to a press release by the U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, four existing national wildlife refuges will expand, “which will allow for the voluntary conservation of up to 1.13 million acres of wildlife habitat in New Mexico, North Carolina and Texas.” The expansion concerning New Mexico is part of the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge, located in the Southern High Plains of New Mexico and Texas. The press release states that the refuge “may now conserve up to 700,000 acres of habit...
On this date ... 1941: “Old Sol” burst through to give the region its first sunshine in 14 days, the Clovis News-Journal reported. Spring rains began April 22 and this was the first cloudless morning since, according to the newspaper. The year’s rainfall total was at 8.31 inches — just 2 inches shy of the total for all of 1940. 1945: White Auto Store held its grand opening at 115 SW State St. in Portales. J.B. Morrow was owner/manager of the auto parts and home applian...
Booked The following were booked into local jails (Tuesday - Friday): Clovis • Daniel Rose, 30, failure to appear on a felony charge • Wesley Chapman, 46, trafficking controlled substances, resisting, evading or obstructing an officer • Ashley Moody, 33, failure to appear on misdemeanor charge • Jeremy Flesher, 43, out of state fugitive • Taaron White, 20, failure to appear on misdemeanor charge • Alicia Rippetoe, 35, failure to appear on a felony charge, possession of a controlled substance • Braden Goebel, 24, speeding,...
A section of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Clovis will be closed for a week starting Monday. According to a news release from Daniel Lyons, Project Manager for K. Barnett & Sons, the closure is for the EPCOR Aspen Street Meter Relocation project. The project area is roughly 1/10th of a mile from Seventh Street north to Aspen Street along Dr. MLK, Jr. Blvd, and at the intersection of Aspen and Charlotte Streets. The release says the project includes waterline relocation and installation of a new meter station....
Clovis Community College will be graduating more students this year than in 2023. This year, the number of graduates will be about 479, over 80 more than in 2023 according to CCC Director of Enrollment Services and Registrar Kari Smith. Hall gave her report to the CCC Board of Trustees at their regular May meeting Wednesday. Hall reported 221 Associate’s degrees will be handed out, 103 Certificates of Completion and 155 Certificates of Achievement. Smith said 160 graduates will be walking in Friday’s graduation. The cer...
When will the senior meals site be moving to East Seventh Street? Why are they no longer fixing lunches ‘to go?’ The Hillcrest Senior Life Center is expected to be open later this month, according to Clovis Senior Services Director Barbara Riggan. “We’re planning on opening the third week of May, but this is all contingent on required inspections and if we get everything moved by then,” Riggan said Monday. A formal ribbon cutting is scheduled for 2 p.m. May 16. The Friendship Center on 13th Street closed Monday in advance o...
Curry Residents Senior Meals Association 901 W. 13th St. Clovis Monday: Crispy Chicken Sandwich (Lettuce, Tomatoes, Pickels & Onions), Tater Tots & Yogurt. Tuesday: Frito Pie ( Beef, Beans, Chili & Cheese), Salad & Spiced Apples. Wednesday: Bean & Cheese Burrito w/Red Sauce, Chuck Wagon Corn, Spanish Rice & Jell-O. Thursday: Steak Fingers w/Creamy Gravy, Baked Potatoes, Blended Veggies, Roll w/Margarine & Fruit Cocktail. Friday: Closed. Friendship Senior Center 901 W. 13th St., Clovis 575-769-7908 Monday: Closed. Tuesday:...
Editor’s note: This is one in a series of Q&As featuring candidates in contested races for the June 4 primary. Early voting begins Tuesday at the county courthouse. For the Roosevelt County Commission District 2 seat, Jarryd Burris, Malin Parker, August Cooper, and James “Bobby” Hamilton are all running for the position currently held by Rod Savage. Savage declined to seek re-election. Jarryd Burris Q: How can the County Commission help local business grow and prosper? A: A higher focus on using the already-in-place asset...
