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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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PORTALES - The National Football Foundation recently announced the members of the 2018 Hampshire Honor Society, and Kamal Cass - a 2014 Clovis graduate and '18 graduate of Eastern New Mexico University - was among those representing ENMU. The NFF Hampshire Honor Society consists of football players from all divisions who maintain a high level of academic excellence. To be eligible, a player must maintain a grade-point average of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale through their...
CLOVIS — With a boost in funding from last year, the first official combined effort of Clovis’ two “main” tourist events anticipates an economic impact of a million dollars or more, organizers said. “The two main things that Clovis is known for, in the day, is ‘rock ‘n' roll’ and ‘draggin’ Main,’” said Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ernie Kos. “This year is the first official year that the two events have been combined as a weeklong event.” That programming kicked off Monday evening with the fir...
Booked The following were booked into local jails Friday-Sunday: Clovis • Francisco Bautista, 47, failure to appear on misdemeanor charge, failure to appear at time and place stated in citation • Dillion Coate, 23, out of state fugitive • Mathew Martinez, 22, probation violation, concealing identity, failure to appear on misdemeanor charge • Stephanie Mesner, 40, failure to pay fines • Linda Samora, 37, probation violation • Aurelius Houston, 34, harassment • Whitney Saiz, 18, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, poss...
Four competing for racino The number of announced suitors for New Mexico’s sixth horse racing license has grown to at least four. The owners of Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino said in a news release Monday they will submit a bid before the July 30 deadline. The Fulton family did not say where they’d like to locate the race track and casino if they’re selected for New Mexico’s only remaining racing license. “Due to the competitive nature of this project, they are not disclosing their location at this time,” spokesperso...
On this date ... 1953: A sweltering summer inspired the Clovis News-Journal to remind area residents "when it was really hot." Back in June 1911, for instance, the region saw a 108-degree day, the paper reported. And every day that summer had high temperatures of 92 or more, CN-J claimed. "And that was in the city's infancy when modern-day cooling systems were unheard of." The paper said July 1911 was a little cooler than June, but August of that year saw 17 days of...
Wednesday 7:30 p.m. — Clovis Music Festival Country Concert: Doug Stone, Marshall Middle School Auditorium Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Norman Petty Music Studio tours 7 p.m.: Clovis Music Festival ’50s Concert: Remembering Bobby Vee Featuring The Killer Vees, Marshall Middle School Auditorium Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Norman Petty Music Studio tours 5:15 p.m., VIP reception (sponsors only) 7 p.m.: Clovis Music Festival Rock Concert: Warrant with special guest Steelheart, Marshall Middle School Auditorium Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m...
CLOVIS — A section of Mabry Drive is scheduled to be closed on Wednesday for cleaning of a storm drainage line. A city of Clovis news release said Mabry, starting at Prince Street and going east for about a mile, would have one lane closed while the work takes place. Information: 575-763-9494...
CLOVIS — A local couple was seriously injured and a Las Vegas, Nevada, man arrested early Saturday morning following a traffic accident on U.S. 60/84. Officials said Michael Anthony Lucero, 41, of Melrose, and Elizabeth Lucero, 45, of Clovis, were hospitalized in Lubbock after their Harley Davidson motorcycle collided with a Ford Ranger pickup driven by Willie Warren, 72. The Luceros were airlifted to a Lubbock hospital. A Curry County Sheriff’s Office news release said Michael Lucero suffered serious injuries while Eli...
Staff representing U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, are scheduled to be in the region this week to assist residents with questions about federal programs. A news release from the senator’s office shows staff will be at the following locations: • Texico Senior Citizens Center, 211 Griffin St., Texico, 11 a.m. to noon on Wednesday. • La Casa Family Health Center Auditorium, 1515 W. Fir St., Portales, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday. • De Baca Family Practice Clinic, 546 10th St., Fort Sumner, 11 a.m. to noon, Friday....
CLOVIS — The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education today will consider three separate resolutions that allow for board members and their respective companies to provide services to the district. The procurement resolutions set out that when a board member seeks a contract with the district, their company’s proposal must be treated equally with other businesses and the board member must abstain from voting on the contract. According to the resolutions, Kyle Snider’s company Snider Electric, Inc. provides elect...
PORTALES - As drought conditions remain in place throughout eastern New Mexico, the Roosevelt County Commission will consider re-adopting a fire safety ordinance previously approved in April 2014. Under the 2014 ordinance, the commission can prohibit outdoor burning in the unincorporated areas of the county and violators are to be fined a minimum of $100. If adopted, the burn ban resolution will require re-approval by the commission every 45 days. Also on the agenda for...
Today • Roosevelt County Commission — 1 p.m. in commission room at county courthouse. Information: 575-356-5307 • Clovis Schools Board — 5:30 p.m. in board room at central office. Information: 575-769-4300 Wednesday • Public Works — 8:30 a.m. in assembly room at City Hall, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654 Thursday • Curry County Commission — 9 a.m. in commission chambers in commission room at City Hall, Clovis. Information: 575-763-6016 July 9 • Portales Schools Board — Noon in board room, 501 S. Abilene. Informatio...
Today • Classic creations — 10:30 a.m. at Portales Public Library. Featuring egg drop for grades 2-6. Information: 575-356-3940 Wednesday • Rock-n-rollers — 10:30 a.m. at Portales Public Library. Featuring Dinosaumpus for preschoolers. Information: 575-356-3940 • Blood drive — 1:30 p.m.-5 p.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 800-333-8037 Thursday • Preschool storytime — 10 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7840 • Rockstars — 10:30 a.m. at City Park, Portales. Featuring Cannon AF...
It’s a trend states and districts are feeling nationwide: teacher shortages. And New Mexico’s larger districts — including the state’s largest and in Clovis — are still on the hunt to fill positions for the coming 2018-2019 school year. Numerous positions are available, including 56 in Clovis. U.S. Department of Education data for the just completed 2017-2018 school year showed that teacher shortages were affecting every state in the country. Now, with schools looking ahead to the coming school year, Albuquerque Public Sc...
