Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Friday through SundayAt Guy Leeder ComplexDouble-elimination in bracket playBOYS20-and-underPool standings 1. Raw Skillz 2-0; 2. Wrecking Crew 1-1; 3. Pitchslappers 1-1; 4. WTX Rebels 1-1; 5. Got’emm 1-1; 6. Hater Made 1-1; 7. Taylors 0-2. Bracket play Got’emm 12, WTX Rebels 11; Hater Made 15, Pitchslappers 3; Wrecking Crew 13, Taylors 1; Raw Skillz 19, Got’emm 11; Hater Made 13, Wrecking Crew 11; Taylors 14, Pitchslappers 10; Wrecking Crew 19, WTX Rebels 11; Taylors 14, Got’emm 13; Raw Skillz 28, Hater Made 20 (winner...
Friday through SundayAt Guy Leeder ComplexDouble-elimination in bracket playBOYS20-and-underPool standings 1. Raw Skillz 2-0; 2. Wrecking Crew 1-1; 3. Pitchslappers 1-1; 4. WTX Rebels 1-1; 5. Got’emm 1-1; 6. Hater Made 1-1; 7. Taylors 0-2. Bracket play Got’emm 12, WTX Rebels 11; Hater Made 15, Pitchslappers 3; Wrecking Crew 13, Taylors 1; Raw Skillz 19, Got’emm 11; Hater Made 13, Wrecking Crew 11; Taylors 14, Pitchslappers 10; Wrecking Crew 19, WTX Rebels 11; Taylors 14, Got’emm 13; Raw Skillz 28, Hater Made 20 (winner...
Staff Writer [email protected] Portales drivers have become increasingly more concerned in recent months as Portales railroad crossings have begun regularly malfunctioning. In recent months, the crossings have been lowering with no train coming or remaining inactive as a train rolls through town. Kaitlan Massey, a Portales resident who lives over the tracks by Taco Box, said the malfunctions are putting the whole town in danger. “I feel that the purpose of the railroad c...
Editor’s note: This is one in a series about Portales businesses that have opened in the last year. For Dennis Lopez, the best part of being a job developer is helping people get back on their feet. "I love helping people," Lopez said. "It's been a passion of mine for almost 20 years, and it's very self-fulfilling." Lopez provides supportive employment to individuals with disabilities. His job entails pre-employment job preparation, job placement, long term support and case ma... Full story
STAFF WRITER [email protected] Roosevelt and Curry counties ranked in the top 10 on a list of New Mexico counties drawing the most investments and potential economic growth. Roosevelt County ranks second in New Mexico and 201st nationally, and Curry County fifth in the state and 530th nationally, in the study conducted by financial technology company SmartAsset. This list encompasses the top 10 counties from each state in order to let investors know which places are poised to grow, according to a survey email sent out by...
A couple of years before Dora the Explorer came onto the scene, I had already fallen in love with the idea of wearing a mochila and seeing the world. In 1998, we traveled to Bolivia with the racquetball team from Guam. It was my first taste of South American markets, and I was hooked. My favorite purchase was a leather backpack with woven alpaca wool accents. It was perfect for holding the necessities like cameras, passports, maps, water. link Sandy Fields Well, I became... Full story
The following is a sample of calls received by dispatchers for Portales police, Roosevelt County sheriff and area fire stations. Friday • 9:05 a.m.: Theft report, 1000 block of East Second Street. • 11:59 a.m.: Fire/Still alarm, 1800 block of South Avenue I. • 2:22 p.m.: Vehicle theft report, 1700 block of North Boston Street. • 4:07 p.m.: Reckless driver, location unknown. • 4:48 p.m.: Standby domestic, location unknown. • 4:58 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances, 800 block of South Avenue B. • 5:48 p.m.: Reckless driver, locat...
Today • Comic crafts — 10:30 a.m., super weaving for second through sixth grades at Portales Public Library. Information: 575-356-3940. • Greek heroes crafts — 2 p.m. comic self portraits for ages 13-18 at Portales Public Library. Information: 575-356-3940. • Roosevelt County Commission meeting — 9 a.m. at L.C. Cozzens building. Information: 575-356-5307. Wednesday • Smashing storytime — 10:30 a.m., ‘Capital Heroes’ for preschoolers at Portales Public Library. Information: 575-356-3940. • Unmask activity — 2 p.m., Be a Hero p...
July 21 On this date ... 1975: Rain soaked the region for more than 24 hours, dropping 1.5 inches across Clovis. Automobiles were “drowning out” in the underpass on South Prince, the Clovis News-Journal reported. 1975: Clovis law officers from the city and county attended the Curry County Commission meeting to discuss the possibility of building a new law enforcement facility. The jails for the city and the county we inadequate and needed to be expanded, City Attorney Harry Pa...
Going fast... • Space for the annual Roosevelt County Fair is getting booked quickly in the Merchants Building but there’s still time. The fair is Aug. 18-22. Contact the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce at 575-356-8541. Special meeting... • The jail — big surprise — will be most of what’s talked about when Curry County Commissioners meet in special session 9 a.m. Thursday at the Clovis-Carver Library’s North Annex. There will be presentations on fixing the leaky roof and another on expanding the existing facility. Cou...
Sports writer [email protected] The Clovis Zia Senior Little League team thought it had a chance to win state competition last week at Bayard. Still, actually winning it came as a bit of a surprise. link Staff photo: Kevin Wilson Tomas Gallegos dives for a ground ball during Friday’s Zia Little League Seniors practice at Mike Harris Field. The Clovis team won state competition last weekend at Bayard and is preparing for the Southwest Regional tournament starting on F...
Local columnist A couple of years before Dora the Explorer came onto the scene, I had already fallen in love with the idea of wearing a mochila and seeing the world. In 1998, we traveled to Bolivia with the racquetball team from Guam. It was my first taste of South American markets, and I was hooked. My favorite purchase was a leather backpack with woven alpaca wool accents. It was perfect for holding the necessities like cameras, passports, maps, water. Well, I became totally attached to the thing. There was no taking it...
Going fast... • Space for the annual Roosevelt County Fair is getting booked quickly in the Merchants Building but there’s still time. The fair is Aug. 18-22. Contact the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce at 575-356-8541. Pay attention... • The Curry County Road Department is asking drivers to pay close attention and to exercise caution on some county roads devastated by recent flooding. Crews are working daily to replace saturated road beds and repair washouts. Watch the roads for danger and be careful when work crews... Full story
Staff writer [email protected] Roosevelt and Curry counties ranked in the top 10 on a list of New Mexico counties drawing the most investments and potential economic growth. Roosevelt County ranks second in New Mexico and 201st nationally, and Curry County fifth in the state and 530th nationally, in the study conducted by financial technology company SmartAsset. This list encompasses the top 10 counties from each state in order to let investors know which places are poised to grow, according to a survey email sent out by... Full story
link Staff Photo: Aubry Buzek Curry County 4-H members brought home two team wins in the Livestock Skillathon and the Meats Identification contest from the State 4-H Conference held last week in Las Cruces. Pictured from left: Chance Mitchell, Garrett Rutherford, Trey Runyan, Tucker Northcutt, Morgan Wade, and Koby Valentine. Not pictured: Madison Belcher. Staff Report Curry County 4-H members made a goal to win at the state 4-H conference this year, and they did not leave... Full story
Following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Wednesday • 1:19 a.m.: Shoplifting up to $500, 4700 block of East Mabry Drive. • 10:00 a.m.: Burglary - no force, 900 block of North Main Street. • 10:45 a.m.: Burglary, aggravated. • 11:03 a.m.: Shoplifting, 3700 block of North Prince Street. • 11:25 a.m.: Shoplifting up to $500, 700 block of East First Street. • 11:49 a.m.: Fraud, 1000 block of Reid Street. • 12:29 p.m.: Theft, 2500 block of Sheldon Stree... Full story
Today T-Shirt Art — 9 a.m. Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840 Big Kid’s Hour — 10 a.m. Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840 Friends Of The Library Meeting — 11 a.m. Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840 Cultural and Ethnic Affairs Committee — 12 p.m. City Hall, 321 Connelly St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 Create and Take — 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main...
On this date ... 1975: Rain soaked the region for more than 24 hours, dropping 1.5 inches across Clovis. Automobiles were “drowning out” in the underpass on South Prince, the Clovis News-Journal reported. 1975: Clovis law officers from the city and county attended the Curry County Commission meeting to discuss the possibility of building a new law enforcement facility. The jails for the city and the county we inadequate and needed to be expanded, City Attorney Harry Patton told commissioners. Members of the local enf...
Xcel names operations director Xcel Energy has named Alan Bellinghausen as its director of substation operations and maintenance for its eight-state service area, according to a company release. Bellinghausen, previously director of substation operations and maintenance for Texas and New Mexico, first joined the company in 1975 as an apprentice electrician for Southwestern Public Service Company. He holds a degree in applied science management development from Amarillo College, and also a journeyman electrician certificate... Full story
