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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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On this date ... 1982: Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education approved a budget of $20.3 million for the 1982-83 school year. The budget showed the district would employ a full-time equivalent of 414 teachers who were paid an average annual salary of $21,342. The CMS budget for 2017-18 is $113 million. The district today employs 540 teachers whose average annual salary is $46,000. 1982: Salaries of New Mexico district attorneys were scheduled to increase from $37,000 to...
CLOVIS — A Clovis man labeled as a "career criminal" by local prosecutors Wednesday received 24 years in prison from a Friday conviction on trying to give drugs to an incarcerated girlfriend. Bernardo Baca, 42, will serve his sentence concurrent with an existing 11-year sentence for two prior drug convictions, following a sentencing decision from Judge Matt Chandler. "I'm never a believer, necessarily, in concurrent sentences," said District Attorney Andrea Reeb. "We were h...
If you’re a pet lover in eastern New Mexico, chances are good you’ve heard of Cindy’s Hope for Precious Paws and/or encountered the two women behind it, Cindy Clayton and Wendy Turner. These two big-hearted ladies are the driving force behind a cause they’d both love to see come to an end: rescuing and rehoming the endless supply of abandoned cats, dogs, kittens, and puppies in our area. Clayton and Turner are self-pronounced lifelong animal lovers. Their passion for pet res...
While there are still traditional end-of-year assessments, many teachers incorporate unusual and creative ways to measure student learning. For example, Jennifer Kelley, veteran French teacher at Clovis High School, turned her classroom into a French restaurant for her students’ final exam. As Kelley explained: “All French I classes participate. The classroom is set up as a café, using student desks as tables, complete with tablecloths, faux candles, and flowers.” Invite...
CLOVIS — The dog days are over, but organizers are ready for the main Relay for Life event on June 10. The Clovis Bark for Life brought in $2,800 Saturday for the committee to put toward the relay. "It was really, really nice having all those people, we're super happy. It was a pretty good turnout — I didn't realize we were competing with (Eastern New Mexico University) graduation," said Sherrie Nymeyer, the Bark for Life Chair. "Bark for Life is always a big crowd ple...
PORTALES — After participating in New Mexico's premier high school musical theater award ceremony, a Portales High School junior has returned with experience he will carry with him for the rest of his life. Liam Hurley participated in the Popejoy Awards, which recognize excellence in high school musical theater, from May 8-14 in Albuquerque after being selected as one of 10 nominees for best actor for his performance in PHS' production of "Thoroughly Modern Millie." Joseph E...
CLOVIS — A cadre of local high-achievers took their talents to new heights last month in the Rocky Mountain state, returning triumphantly with the spoils of competition. After venturing to the cloud-capped peaks of Colorado Springs, the Clovis High School Air Force Junior ROTC drill team came home with several first-place awards from the National Invitational Drill Meet. Groups from about 15 different schools across the country competed April 29 at the U.S. Air Force Academy, according to Maj. Alan Fields (retired), who has l...
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico junior Alex DeLaCruz received his third postseason team selection Wednesday. This time, the Greyhound second baseman was named to the National College Baseball Writers Association All-South Central Region second team. He was previously named to the All-Lone Star Conference First Team and All Region Second Team. He led the LSC in batting (.441), slugging percentage (.872), runs scored (65) and hits (78), and was second in on-base percentage (.522) and stolen bases (20). DeLaCruz helped the G...
The following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for the Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Tuesday • 3:15 a.m.: Stopping, standing or parked in roadway, East 21st Boulevard and Norris Street • 4:10 a.m.: Shoplifting up to $500, 2100 block of West 21st Street • 6:57 a.m.: Fraud, less than $250, 700 block of 18th Street • 7:15 a.m.: Unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, 1400 block of Kingston Avenue • 7:40 a.m.: Auto burglary, 900 block of 13th Street • 9:15 a.m.: Criminal damage up to $1000...
The following is a sampling of calls for Portales police, fire and sheriff: Tuesday • 12:05 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident without injuries, Second Street/Avenue K • 2:28 p.m.: Harassment report, 300 block East Ninth Street • 2:48 p.m.: Ambulance requested, 1000 block East First Street • 3:23 p.m.: Harassment report, 300 block North Abilene Avenue • 3:53 p.m.: Vehicle theft report, 800 block East First Street • 4:42 p.m.: Motor vehicle hit and run, 1600 block East Spruce Street, report taken • 4:53 p.m.: Harassment re...
Students awarded at juried art show The Clovis Education Foundation, Clovis Municipal Schools and Clovis Community College teamed up to put on the 2017 Young Masters Juried Student Art Show on May 9. The display was at CCC’s Eula Mae Edwards Museum. Awards were given to four Clovis High students — Morgan Jeffcoat for Best of Show; Harrison Rikel, first place; Alexis Romero, second place; and Cassidy Schwartz, third place. The event was open to Clovis High and Freshman Academy students to showcase artwork in photography, graph...
The Roosevelt County Road Department will chipseal South Roosevelt Road 8 between South Roosevelt Road G and New Mexico 88 today. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternative routes and will be asked to slow down through the construction zone. Information: 575-356-5307....
CLOVIS — Mayor David Lansford is awarding a Key to the City to Col. Benjamin Maitre, wing commander, and his wing staff, Lt. Col. Diane Sullivan and Col. Douglas Gilpin during Thursday’s city commission meeting. “Col. Maitre has, of course, done a great job (as wing commander),” said Lansford. “He led in the growth and development of Cannon for 10 years and has been a community partner as well. (Giving the key to the city) is a gesture of thanks and gratitude toward their leadership and their contribution to Clovis....
Today • Clovis City Commission — 5:15 p.m. at north annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7828 • Emergency Response/HAZMAT — 10 a.m. at city hall, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 This calendar is a daily listing of area public meetings. To place an item on the calendar, call the newsroom at 575-763-6991 or e-mail: [email protected]...
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 Courthouse finishing at Cannon. They will compete individually and in teams. Canned goods in the ruck sack will be donated to local food banks. Information: 575-763-3435 • Blood drive — 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Valley Furniture, Portales. Information: 57...
