Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Harvey Park crossed a huge milepost in his career last April when he became a Mixed Martial Arts champion. He’s approaching another one — trying to move up to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Park will attempt to do so against Venezuelan-born Omar Morales on Aug. 6 at Las Vegas’ UFC Apex, with the winner getting a UFC contract. Park — a Curry County sheriff's deputy originally from Downey, California who grew up in Melrose — crowned himself the Legacy Fighting Alliance...
PORTALES — A young man was killed and others were injured in an incident early Saturday at a residence just outside Portales. Derek Garcia turned 24 this month and had "returned home to make his life in his hometown" after being honorably discharged in November 2018 from the U.S. Army, his mother told The News in a message Saturday. Garcia served overseas and completed 38 career jumps in his time as an Army paratrooper after graduating Dora High School in 2014. He is the e... Full story
CLOVIS — When Anya Hammond first came into the world, she didn’t have a sister. That lasted for 1 minute and 10 seconds. Then, Anya was joined by her twin Maya, and the pair has been close to inseparable ever since. Oh, they’ve had their own personalities, separate interests, especially when they lived in Albuquerque. Since moving to small-town Clovis, however, they’ve had to run — and swim — in the same circles more often than not. The Hammonds have been integral parts of Cl...
CLOVIS — A dozen people might not feel like a lot of people at many events, like a football game or any restaurant on Mother’s Day. But for a public meeting about infrastructure, it’s certainly a crowd. About a dozen attended the city’s Infrastructure and Capital Improvement Plan meetig Thursday at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library. It is the first of two city meetings to gather public input for the plan. The second meeting will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Friendship Senior Center. While most partici...
Curry and Roosevelt counties have each scheduled meetings to accept public input on their Infrastructure and Capital Improvement Plans. The ICIP is a document revised annually to show major projects the governmental body hopes to accomplish within the upcoming five years. Projects must also fall under the responsibility of local government and not be related to private business. The ICIP list is used during each legislative session to help decide which projects receive capital outlay funding. Roosevelt County will hold its...
• Eastern New Mexico University is now selling 2019-20 memberships for the Greyhound Club, with club membership required to buy season tickets for football, volleyball and basketball. Memberships start at $100 with different benefits for donation tiers of up to $5,000, and money may be directed to support specific programs. Season tickets in general admission are $35 for volleyball, $40 for football and $50 for basketball, while reserved basketball season tickets are $60 and chair-back season tickets for football are $75. Gre...
CLOVIS — Clovis Municipal Schools is encouraging parents and guardians of any student planning to attend the 2019-20 school year in the district complete online enrollment. Enrollment is available via Skyward Family Access, the district’s student database and primary tool to communicate with families. Classroom assignments are announced in the program before the school year begins, but are only available after enrollment is complete. Enrollment at clovis-schools.org/registration.html must be done via web browser, as enr...
SALT LAKE CITY — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday was named as a member of the National Governors Association Executive Committee, according to a release from her office. This nine-member committee of governors from around the country guides the association’s priorities and activities. “I am honored to join this dynamic group of governors,” Lujan Grisham said. “We have a unique opportunity to show the nation that bipartisanship and pragmatism are alive and well at the state level, despite what we hear from...
CLOVIS — The Clovis Police Department will host its annual National Night Out event 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 6 at Greene Acres Park. The nationwide community-building event promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, with 15,000 communiities in 50 states holding an event. Although CPD is hosting the event, it will be joined by the New Mexico State Police, Curry County Sherriff’s Department, Clovis Fire Department, Texico Police Department, Portales Police Department, Roosevelt County Sherriff’s Depar...
State Auditor Brian S. Colón will hold office hours Tuesday in both Clovis and Portales, according to a release from his office. Office hours will be 8:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m. at the Clovis Municipal Schools administration building on 1009 Main and 2:30 p.m.-5 p.m. at the Portales Public Library at 218 S. Ave. B. Residents are encouraged to attend and meet with the auditor and staff for questions, complaints, thoughts or even general inquiries about the office. No appointment is necessary, but individuals will be asked to sign...
CLOVIS — Clovis Municipal Schools will hold a transition camp for incoming sixth-graders Aug. 8 at Gattis, Marshall and Yucca middle schools, according to a release from the district. Enrollment is available by calling or emailing the child’s respective school before 4 p.m. Wednesday. The camp covers an average school day, going from 8:20 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. The incoming students will explore the campus, meet their teachers and learn about the routines of middle school. All students who attend receive lunch and school sup...
On this date ... 1969: Willie Hall, a 5-10, 180-pound tailback from Clovis, was among high school football stars slated to play in the annual North-South All-Star grid clash. Clovis coach Steve Graham called Hall the best running back in the state of New Mexico. Hall had been clocked running the 100-yard dash in 9.9 seconds and had agreed to play college football at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales. Pages Past is compiled by David Stevens. Contact him at: [email protected]...
Monday • Public meeting for input on the 2021-2025 City of Clovis Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) — 10:30 a.m., Friendship Senior Center, 901 W. 13th St., Clovis. Clovis residents are encouraged to participate. Copy of the current ICIP may be found at www.cityofclovis.org. Information: 575-769-7828 Tuesday • City of Clovis Economic Incentive Board — 7:30 a.m., Clovis City Hall assembly room, 321 N. Connelly. Information: 575-763-9654 • New Mexico State Auditor Brian S. Colón open office hours — 8:30-10:45 a...
CLOVIS — A pair of events involving one of Clovis’ newest businesses drew some opposition, but in general won support from the Clovis City Commission after discussions about whether alcohol belonged at certain places and certain functions. By separate 5-1 votes, the commission approved the sale of the Levine’s building on the 400 block of Main Street and allowed a beer garden for the Aug. 6 Under Over Art Festival in Hillcrest Park. Both events involved Red Door Brewing Company, which is Albuquerque-based but has established...
CLOVIS — The New Mexico State Police on Thursday identified the police officer who discharged a weapon during a July 6 standoff. Officer Jesus Sarabia has been with the Clovis Police Department for three years. Sarabia was back on full duty June 10 after spending three days on administrative duty. He discharged his weapon, officials said, in response to Damon Smith, 42, brandishing a weapon during a two-hour standoff that began around 5 p.m. July 6. Police were called to a report of a domestic disturbance with shots fired o...
The following marriage licenses were filed through Thursday at the Curry County Clerk’s Office: • Jered Trevor Kitteell, 36, and Morgan Blaque Kilgore, 27, both of Clovis • Nathaniel Martin Faulkner, 29, and Yesenia Ramirez, 29, both of Clovis • John Arthur Fury, 37, and Gina Nicole MacFarlane, 31, both of Clovis • Zachariah Brad Warren-Cantu, 23, and Mandy Rhea Rush, 26, both of Clovis • Wesley R Fraker, 40, and Linda Marie Crouch, 39, both of Portales • Arturo Rossel Garcia, 29, and Chrystal Garza, 23, both of Lubbock ...
Booked The following were booked into local jails Tuesday - Thursday: Clovis • Ruben Rubio, 47, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving under the influence of drugs, failure to obey traffic control devices • Jimmie Dockter, 58, probation violation • Larry Sena, 62, driving while license suspended or revoked • Steven Lujan, 35, probation violation • Ramon Archuleta, 35, parole violation • Arturo Vaca, 30, failure to pay fines • Juan Medrano, 31, driving under the influence of liquor, fa...
Monday-Friday • Youth Tennis Camp — 6:30-7:30 p.m. daily, Bill Wahlman tennis courts by Portales Junior High School, between Abilene and East Third Streets, Portales. Open to youth from kindergarten through seventh grade. Cost is $40 per camper. Space is limited; call to check on availability. Information or to register: 575-356-8598 or email [email protected] Monday • Back to school immunization clinic — 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Clovis Public Health Office, 1216 Cameo, Clovis. Open to the public; free immuniz...
The following books are available for checkout: Clovis-Carver Public Library “Anthony Bourdain Remembered” by CNN: Anthony Bourdain Remembered brings together memories and anecdotes from fans reminiscing about Bourdain's unique achievements and his enduring effect on their lives as well as comments from chefs, journalists, filmmakers, musicians, and writers inspired by Bourdain. “Cutting Machine Crafts” by Lia Griffith: This book includes beautiful items you can make using just about any electronic die cutting machine...
Baxter Curren Senior Center 908 Hickory St., Clovis Monday: 8:30 a.m. exercise class, 10 a.m. jewelry pals, 1 p.m. line dance Tuesday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. exercise equipment, 8 a.m. quilting, 9 a.m. pinochle class, 11 a.m. novice line dance, 1 p.m. pinochle, 5:30 p.m. ladies’ night out Wednesday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. exercise equipment, 8:30 a.m. exercise class, 10 a.m. sew days, 1 p.m. needle gang Thursday: 8 a.m. eggs, gravy and biscuits $5, 8:45 a.m. pinochle 101, 1 p.m. bingo, 6 p.m. line dance Friday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. exercise e...
Bradsher Katrina Bradsher of Clovis graduated from the University of Utah May 2 with a Master of entertainment arts & engineering degree. She was among 8,465 students receiving degrees Euteneier Jenna Euteneier of Muleshoe graduated from the University of Utah May 2 with a Master of occupational therapy degree. She was among 8,465 students receiving degrees....
Turns out Timmy is not stuck in a well and, furthermore, he never has been stuck in a well. What deception! I caught a Fox News interview with Jon Provost, better known as Timmy Martin, where he confesses that Timmy never was trapped in a well in any of the TV classic serials of the show “Lassie.” He says he’s not exactly sure where the modern-day myth came from, but before he penned his autobiography “Timmy’s in the Well,” he reviewed every episode just to make sure he nev...
Information on the Hero’s Journey and home remodeling will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday (all times Mountain). Sharon Barnes is a therapist for sensitive and gifted children and adults. She is going to discuss how highly creative people can learn to overcome discouragement. She’ll talk about how the Hero’s Journey can be helpful to a highly creative person. Barnes is from Littleton, Colorado. Interior decorator Latriece...
My name is Kim Cho. I am from Brooklyn, New York. (We moved to America when I was 2.) My husband is Sol, and we have two boys: Xavier, 11; and Xander, 5. Sol joined the military in the summer of 2002. We have traveled to many places overseas. Our favorite was Japan. We love learning all of the cultures and customs in their lives. We move around a lot, so I have had a lot of jobs. Some include substitute teaching, bank teller, secretary, sales associate, The Red Cross, and I cu...
