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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Eastern New Mexico celebrates the Fourth of July today. Here's how: Boys like the booms Aiden Kittrell, 10, wants his July Fourth to go off with a bang. Aiden plans on spending his Fourth of July in the traditional fashion with barbecuing steaks and bratwurst while playing in the backyard. But for him, and his brother Brody, 8, it all comes down to the fireworks. "I like the ones where they blow up in the air," Brody said. While Brody goes for the big ones, Aiden prefers a...
Booked The following were booked into local jails through Monday morning: Clovis • Bernard Martinez, 32, driving while license suspended, failure to pay fines • Joshua Loyd, 34, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia • Geno Mendoza, 30, resisting, evading or obstructing an officer, operation of vehicle on approach of emergency vehicle • Angelita Rodriguez, 34, criminal trespass • Gregory McCard, 35, driving while license suspended or revoked, failure to register vehicle • Dennis Smith, 35,...
On this date ... 1977: Tucker's Fireworks claimed it had the "biggest selection in New Mexico and West Texas at the lowest prices." Tucker's offered three locations - 21st and Thomas in Clovis, 1/2-mile east of Cannon Air Force Base on U.S. 60-84 and one mile east of Farwell - and sold black cats, M-80s, skyrockets, sparklers and floral shells. "Don't be misled by 1/2 price signs," a newspaper advertisement warned. "We have the best for less!" 1972: Lawrence Byous was in his...
CLOVIS — The Clovis Area Transit System is accepting after-school transport reservations. Students may sign up for the city service “until the service is completely booked ... which usually occurs within two weeks,” according to a news release from CATS. Students can make reservations by calling 575-769-7910....
CLOVIS — Coffee Bistro has relocated from Prince Street to Mabry Drive. Coffee Bistro Owner Kerry Walsh said the prior location on North Prince was sold, forcing it to relocate after nine years. “We did great there but it was time to move,” Walsh said. The new location is shared with Traci’s Greenhouse at 2600 Mabry Drive. Walsh said this “perfect location” will allow them to have a full restaurant, full kitchen and a significantly larger menu....
CLOVIS - Jimmy Glascock ended a career of almost 25 years with New Mexico State Police last week, retiring at 47 to join his family back in his adopted home of Clovis to see what new opportunities await him here. Glascock grew up in a law enforcement family in Sudan, and studied law enforcement and criminal justice at South Plains College. After graduating from the academy in 1993 his first duty station assignment was to Fort Sumner, where he worked about two years before...
Thurday • Roosevelt County Land Use Committee — 5:30 p.m. at Roosevelt County Courthouse commission room. Public Town Hall meetings regarding land use plans. Information: 575-356-5307 • Clovis City Commission — 5:15 p.m. in north annex of Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7828 • Community Awareness Subcommittee — Noon at emergency management conference room, city hall, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9494 Friday • Roosevelt County Land Use Committee — 10 a.m. at Elida Community Center. Public Town Hall meeti...
Today • Smoke on the Water — 3 p.m. live music, 9 p.m. fireworks show at Greene Acres Park, Clovis. Information: 575-763-0338 • Fireworks show — 9 p.m. or dark at Portales Softball Complex, Industrial Road. Free admission: Information: 575-356-8541 • Big Kids Activity Hour — 10 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library for ages 7-11. Information: 575-769-7840 Wednesday • Toddler Time — 10 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library for ages 10 months-3 years. Information: 575-769-7840 • Blood drive — 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Red Lobster...
It’s the stuff of legends — a human raises an abandoned wolf pup and they form a lifelong bond that transcends the boundaries between the wild and human worlds. Domestication is more complicated than simply befriending a wild animal, however, and in the case of wolves, much debate exists about whether it’s possible and to what extent. While understood the modern dog descended from wolves, according to scientists there was a split in the genetic tree around 15,000 years ago and...
U.S. experiencing social terrorism President Franklin Roosevelt once said, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” This has never been more true. We see fear spawning hatred, which is turning to violence. In America we are experiencing social terrorism. This is evident in the so-called celebrities who feel they have an obligation to influence the populace about our president in crude and horrific ways. Kathy Griffin posted an image of herself holding the severed head of Donald Trump, much like ISIS would. Johnny Dep...
