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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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and Jackie Johnson STAFF WRITERS When describing his late friend and colleague Bill Brunsen, retired Eastern New Mexico University business Professor Gerry Huybregts said the former ENMU professor never did anything for himself. “He did it for the students, college and university,” Huybregts said. “That was his motivation.” Brunsen, who was a former professor of finance at the university, died Saturday. He worked for ENMU from 1987 to 2011. He was a member of the “three amigos” in the College of Business, according t...
Staff Report link Staff photo: Shaun Banther Carol Calderon, a nutrition educator, shares health information with senior volunteers at the Community Services Center on Wednesday. Nutrition educator Carol Calderon talked to seniors about strong bone health at the Community Services Center Wednesday afternoon. Calderon told her audience that dairy intake and exercises are beneficial to a person’s bone health. “Dairy helps build strong bones and prevent osteoporosis,” Calde...
Check your water... • If you're in Curry or Roosevelt counties and using well water here's a chance to get it tested for free. The Eastern Plains Council of Governments has teamed up with the state Environment Department to offer testing at no charge on July 24 from noon to 6 p.m. and July 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at EPCOG's offices, 418 Main St., Clovis. Call EPCOG for further details, 575-762-7714. Getting around Clovis... • The maze and mayhem that is Mabry, thanks to construction, prompts a missive from the city. Dri...
Today • Guest performer — 10:30 a.m., Curious Chris the Singing Scientist for all ages at Portales Public Library. Information: 575-356-3940. • Movie and popcorn — 2 p.m., ‘Thor’ for ages 13-18 at Portales Public Library. Information: 575-356-3940. Friday • Friday Flix — 10:30 a.m., ‘Underdog’ movie for all ages at Portales Public Library. Information: 575-356-3940. • Kiwanis free swim day — 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Children ages 3-12 swim free at Portales city pool. Information: 575-356-6479. Saturday • Author visit — 10:30 a.m....
Staff Writer [email protected] Clovis Director of Budget and Internal Operations Don Clifton said Wednesday the city began the month of June with $38.7 million in cash and investments and ended the month with $37.9 million. Clifton’s report was part of the finance committee meeting at City Hall. A significant factor in the decrease was the bi-annual municipal bond payment that was due June 1, said City Manager Larry Fry. Some funds seeing an increase for the month include solid waste up from $2.1 million to $2.25 million,...
Staff Report The Clovis/Curry County Local Emergency Planning Committee heard plans Wednesday for hazardous material training. Larry Nelson, director of the emergency management program at Eastern New Mexico University and member of the Melrose Volunteer Fire Department, gave a presentation on an upcoming hazardous materials exercise involving local emergency fire and police departments, BNSF Railway, and Plains Regional Medical Center. Nelson said the all day event would be held Sept. 9 at two venues, and the organizers...
Staff writer [email protected] Former jail administrator David Casanova is threatening to sue his ex-employer, alleging he was forced off the job as retaliation over his request for a mold inspection at the Roosevelt County Detention Center. Portales Attorney Eric Dixon presented Roosevelt County with a tort claim Tuesday afternoon on behalf of Casanova. Casanova resigned from the position in mid-June, and the county is in the process of interviewing for a replacement. County Manager Amber Hamilton declined comment on th...
Nathan Dahlstrom grew up nine miles west of Floyd, a 45-minute drive to the Portales Public Library, where his family regularly journeyed to check out “tremendous stacks of books.” link Betty Williamson Saturday he returns to that library as a thrice-published author of books about a 12-year-old boy not too much different than he was growing up. “The Elk Hunt” (a finalist for the Lamplighter Award for excellence in Christian fiction), “Texas Grit” (a finalist for the Will Roge...
Staff Report The Clovis/Curry County Local Emergency Planning Committee heard plans Wednesday for hazardous material training. Larry Nelson, director of the emergency management program at Eastern New Mexico University and member of the Melrose Volunteer Fire Department, gave a presentation on an upcoming hazardous materials exercise involving local emergency fire and police departments, BNSF Railway, and Plains Regional Medical Center. Nelson said the all day event would be held Sept. 9 at two venues, and the organizers...
STAFF WRITERS When describing his late friend and colleague Bill Brunsen, retired Eastern New Mexico University business Professor Gerry Huybregts said the former ENMU professor never did anything for himself. “He did it for the students, college and university,” Huybregts said. “That was his motivation.” Brunsen, who was a former professor of finance at the university, died Saturday. He worked for ENMU from 1987 to 2011. He was a member of the “three amigos” in the College of Business, according to Kathie Rolston, de...
Nathan Dahlstrom grew up nine miles west of Floyd, a 45-minute drive to the Portales Public Library, where his family regularly journeyed to check out “tremendous stacks of books.” Saturday he returns to that library as a thrice-published author of books about a 12-year-old boy not too much different than he was growing up. link“The Elk Hunt” (a finalist for the Lamplighter Award for excellence in Christian fiction), “Texas Grit” (a finalist for the Will Rogers Medallion f...
The Clovis City Commission will meet 5:15 p.m. at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library. • The meeting will be preceded by a 4:45 p.m. executive session to discuss acquisition or disposal of property. • A request for approval of the updated parks master plan. • A grant/loan for $3.2 million for the design and construction of the second phase of the effluent reuse pipeline. The phase would take the pipeline and its effluent water to Yucca Middle School, the Curry County road department and nearly 140 acres of ci...
Today High Plains Junior Rodeo Finals — 9 a.m. Curry County Events Center, 1900 E Brady Ave., Clovis. Information: (575) 763-3435 Children’s Hour — 10 a.m. Bring a light long sleeved black T-shirt. Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840 ENMWUA — 10 a.m. City Hall, 321 Connelly St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 City Commission Meeting — 5:15 p.m. Clovis-Carver Public Library, North Annex, 701 N. Main St. Information: 575-769-7828 CCC ISM Family Night — 6 p.m. Clovis-Carv...
Following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Tuesday: • 12:17 a.m.: Failure to appear, 700 block of Hinkle Street. • 12:44 a.m.: Burglary-attempted forcible entry, 2900 block of Smith Avenue. • 1:25 a.m.: Shoplifting up to $500, 700 block of West 21st Street. • 6:52 a.m.: Hit and run, 300 block of Sanida Drive. • 9:05 a.m.: Burglary (residence) 200 block of John Doe Street. • 9:05 a.m.: Assault on a household member, aggravated. • 9:28 a.m.: Possess...
