Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Sorted by date Results 1 - 8 of 8
On this date ... 1987: The Clovis Chamber of Commerce decided to weigh in on city weed issues. The Chamber's board of directors agreed unanimously that the city needed to pass a proposed weed ordinance. But the board declined to back a city proposal to hire an additional code inspector. "Surely, we have enough city employees ... when they are out and around, (they) can look at weeds and report those that are too tall," said Board member Sherman Williams. 1987: Newspaper...
It's a wild world out there, but with preparation and caution, anyone can enjoy the summer in harmony with nature, according to a local wildlife professional. Clay Moyers, Clovis' New Mexico Department of Game and Fish law enforcement field operations district officer, encourages anyone spending an extended period of time outdoors to be aware of their surroundings to avoid rattlesnakes. "Anywhere you can't see well, you should probably expect to be that much more cautious....
Area school administrators had mixed reactions to Thursday’s announcement that New Mexico Education Secretary Hanna Skandera will step down as of June 20. “I was shocked,” said Jamie Widner, Melrose Municipal Schools superintendent. “I sent (Skandera) a text (Thursday) and told her I appreciate her and respect her, but most people that know anything about me, know that I am probably the biggest antagonist that she had.” Portales Superintendent Johnnie Cain and Clovis Superintendent Jody Balch said they preferred Skandera comp...
Jail logs The following were booked into local jails: Thursday Clovis • Xavier Ransom, 23, possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal damage to property, resisting, evading or obstructing an officer, probation violation • Jeremy Crisp, 29, parole violation • Saul Tarango, battery, battery against household member • Savannah Owen, 31, probation violation Friday Clovis • Carrie Rosebeary, 46, criminal trespass • Derek Hall, 34, failure to appear * The following were released from local jails: Thursday Clovis • Amy Sizemore,...
CLOVIS — The Curry County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help from the public to find a suspected drug trafficker. James Dupree, 46, of Texico, is charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of cocaine, as well as misdemeanor use or possession of drug paraphernalia. A search warrant executed this week on Dupree’s residence near the intersection of county roads C and 22 uncovered two firearms, drug paraphernalia, “a small amount of cocaine,” and 1.5 pounds of methamphetamine with a street va...
TUCUMCARI — A brown bear captured in Tucumcari on Monday has been put down because it exhibited “unacceptable behavioral traits,” said Game Warden Capt. Clint Henson. Henson said the bear was spotted in a highly populated area, which is an indication it was not frightened of interaction with humans, which could have proved dangerous. Some area residents expressed disappointment the 125-pound male bear was killed. “They told me it was too young to be released into the wild,” Tucumcari’s Bonnie Smith said. “However, t...
Wednesday • Planning and Zoning Commission — 3 p.m. at city hall, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 Thursday • Clovis MainStreet — 8:15 a.m. at 418 N. Main Street. Information: 575-309-8370 • Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority — 1 p.m. at Memorial Building, Portales. Information: 575-935-4262 • Clovis City Commission — 5:15 p.m. in north annex of Clovis-Carver Public Library. 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...
Today • Relay for Life — 10 a.m.-10 p.m. at Ned Houk Park, Clovis. Information: relayforlife.org • Relay for Life 5K Run-4 — 9 a.m. at Ned Houk Park, Clovis. Information: relayforlife.org • Rock’n Roll 42 Domino Championship — 8:30 a.m. at Rock n Roll Museum at Clovis Chamber of Commerce. Fee: $40 per team. Information: 575-714-3947 • Moon viewing, stargazing — 8 p.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7840 • Second Saturday Main Street Market — 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at 1600 block of Main Street, Clovis. Infor...
