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CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — Maj. William Mendel was awarded a highly prestigious medal for "extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight" on Monday. "It's a testament to the aircraft and the people that fly it," said Mendel about the experience that gained him the honor. According to the special order by the U.S. Air Force, then Captain Mendel, aircraft commander of the 8th Expeditionary Special Operations Squadron, the "Green Hornets," was piloting a CV-22 in or...
PORTALES — The National High School Athletic Coaches Association announced on Monday the advancement of Darrell Chenault from Elida High School as a finalist for this year’s NHSACA national coach of the year in the sport of volleyball. Eight finalists from across the nation will be honored during an awards banquet on June 21, at the organization’s national convention in East Peoria, Illinois. The highlight will be the naming of the NHSACA national coach of the year in 19 recognized sports categories. “It’s pretty humbling,...
CANYON, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University senior Jacques Hall posted NCAA Division II national provisional qualifying marks in the 100 and 200 as the Greyhounds concluded their track regular season with Sunday’s Last Chance meet, hosted by West Texas A&M. Hall placed second in the 100 in 10.43 seconds and was fourth in the 200 at 21.34. Other top performances for the men included a second-place finish by junior Kenneth Lloyd at 6-4 3/4 in high jump, a sixth-place showing by freshman Travonne Armstead in the 100 at 10.68 a...
PORTALES — The Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team has signed Nick Brown, a guard from Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, California, to a national letter of intent. Brown averaged around 10 point and four rebounds and just over an assist per game last season, helping the Mounties to a 17-11 record and a berth in the South Coast Conference postseason tournament after a third-place finish in the SCC North. “Nick is truly a special player that we feel can come in and help us with our goals of winning the Lone...
It’s hard to be in a bad mood when a pooch bounds up to you and, tongue drooping happily to one side, wags its tail and waits anxiously for reciprocation. Likewise, nothing makes clear the fact that you are not alone quite like a snoring, furry lump slowly edging you from the couch. Pets of all kinds play an important role in the lives of those that love them, not the least of which is the way they somehow help offset negative human emotions and encourage positive ones. U...
On this date ... 1992: Sophomore Ryan Tolbert set a state record in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles, leading Clovis' girls to a second-place team finish behind Albuquerque Eldorado in the state track meet. Tolbert ran the hurdles in 43.18 seconds, smashing the five-year-old record by more than a second. Over the weekend, she also defended her state title in the 100-meter high hurdles, ran a leg on two state-championship relay teams and finished third in the high jump. 1977:...
The following is a sampling of calls for Portales police, fire and sheriff: Friday • 2:39 p.m.: Ambulance requested, 2100 block South Avenue G • 3:23 p.m.: Harassment report, 1000 block East Danube Street • 4:59 p.m.: Theft report, 1700 block South Avenue D, report taken • 5:29 p.m.: Ambulance requested, 200 block South Roosevelt Road R • 6:10 p.m.: Criminal damage, 600 block North Avenue A • 7:15 p.m.: Fraud, 500 block East 18th Street • 9:27 p.m.: Domestic in progress, 1400 block South Avenue J, report taken • 9:34 p.m.:...
The following are items listed on the agenda for today’s Roosevelt County Commission meeting at 9 a.m. in the Commission Room of the county courthouse: • A request for the approval of a Correct Care Solutions staffing enhancement to provide 24/7 medical coverage at the Roosevelt County Detention Center • A request for approval of a contract with PTS Office Systems, Inc. for copier services at the treasurer’s office • Discussion regarding Xcel Energy’s application for the Sagamore Wind Project with the New Mexico Public Regula...
The Curry County Commission will meet 9 a.m. today at the north annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library. Agenda items include: • Appointment of a county representative to the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority. Former Commissioner Wendell Bostwick’s term is expiring. There is no statutory requirement the appointed representative be an elected official. • A pair of items on the Broadview Fire Station upgrade — one to accept a $20,000 contribution from Pattern Energy and another to change the contract to elimina...
CLOVIS — A Clovis man is facing up to 25 years in prison after being found guilty Friday of a number of felony drug charges. After an hour of deliberation, a jury found Bernardo Baca, 42, guilty of trafficking controlled substances (a second-degree felony), distribution of marijuana (a fourth-degree felony), tampering with evidence (a fourth-degree felony) and resisting arrest (a misdemeanor), according to a press release by the Ninth Judicial District Attorney’s Office. The press release said the charges stem from an inc...
CLOVIS — School is soon to be out, but local businesses will be staying busy. “The (busy) times are different,” said Tom Martin, owner of Taco Box. “It shifts to the afternoon. It (the Clovis location) gets busier in the summer, but it’s a different mix.” Many Clovis High School students frequent the Allsup’s on 21st during lunchtime and after school, but school dismissal does not put a damper on the location. “It stays about the same (in the summer),” said Jen Horn, manager at the fourth Allsup’s location. “I don’t...
The field of law enforcement has been through continuous changes in recent years, according to local officers. May 14-20 is recognized as National Police Week to recognize police officers across the nation for their efforts in public safety. And according to Portales Police Department Detective Charlie Smart, something that has undergone frequent changes in his 28 years in law enforcement is the public’s view of police. “For three or four years, we’re looked at as kind of the good guys, and then something may happen in the n...
Today • Curry County Commission — 9 a.m. at north annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-763-6016 • Roosevelt County Commission — 9 a.m. in commission room at county courthouse. Information: 575-356-5307 • CCC Foundation Investment Committee — 11:15 a.m. at CCC. Information: 575-769-2811 • Cultural and Ethnic Affairs — Noon at city hall, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 • Relay for Life committee — 5:15 p.m. in Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-714-1925 • Relay for Life captains — 6...
Today • Afterschool at the Library — 4:30 p.m. at Portales Public Library for grades K-6. Activity: Play your way. Information: 575-356-3940 Wednesday • Blood drive — 2:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at Central Baptist Church, Clovis. Information: 575-625-9743 Friday • Clovis High School graduation — 6 p.m. at Curry County Events Center. Information: 575-769-4350 ext. 1006 • Blood drive — 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-625-9743 Saturday • Airmen Ruck Sack March — 7 a.m. start at Curry County Courth...
