Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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CLOVIS — School administrators in Clovis are seeking public help in identifying three individuals alleged to have damaged $5,000 of property, including two expensive air conditioner/heater units, at a preschool over the weekend. The trio were caught on a surveillance camera appearing to also kick in the door of a shed and tear up a fence gate at Los Niños preschool between 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Friday, said Deputy Superintendent of Operations Carrie Bunce. "This is becoming a n...
CLOVIS — A good name for Monday morning's football practice would be "Purple Rain" because of the wet weather and Clovis' predominant team color. Actually, "first day of practice" should do just fine. It's a simple, ordinary phrase, but it means a lot to the Clovis football team. Every weight the players lifted, every mile they jogged over the past several months, was with thoughts of July 31 — the first day for Clovis to get out there, start practicing, start preparing for...
PORTALES — Defending Class 4A state football champion Portales High didn't waste any time on Monday getting the season started, although it wasn't quite what Rams coach Jaime Ramirez had hoped. Due to Sunday night's rain, the Rams moved to their indoor facility for a 12:01 a.m. practice on Monday — the earliest time teams were able to start. The workout lasted about 2 1/2 hours. "It wasn't the normal practice we would've had outside on the field," said Ramirez, beginning his...
Fuzzy, small and adorable, few things are as irresistible as a baby animal. Equally difficult to resist is the urge to help them when they appear to be lost and all alone. It’s tough not to act when one stumbles upon a baby bunny alone in the yard, or happens onto a fragile little fawn curled up in a sea of grass with no mother in sight — in fact it feels wrong to do nothing. Yet walking away is precisely what wildlife experts advise in most cases because chances are good tha...
CLOVIS — Local nonprofits are making it big with bingo games and pull tab machines at Red Arrow Bingo Hall, according to local leaders. Steve Reshetar, Matt 25 executive director, said his organization has made more than $100,000 from weekend bingo games in the past year. “There have been a few people who have felt like (a religious organization and gambling) is a conflict of interest but our board decided that it is in the best interest of the organization,” Reshetar said. Matt 25 is not the only organization benef...
On this date ... 1952: The Sunshine Theatre was robbed after some "youngsters" hid out in the balcony until after closing, law enforcement suspected. Between $60 and $65 was stolen from a filing cabinet with no signs of forced entry. The burglary was discovered by a janitor at 6:30 a.m. 1952: Eastern New Mexico University Music Chairman Paul T. McNutt's resignation was announced by ENMU President Floyd D. Golden. McNutt had served on the faculty since 1951 after transferring...
A cold front from the north mixed with atmospheric moisture this weekend to bring some slightly off-season rain storms to eastern and southern New Mexico. The first round of showers arrived Sunday afternoon between 3 and 6 p.m., with the second round beginning at 9 p.m. and lasting through the night, according to National Weather Service Meteorologist Clay Anderson. The biggest local rainfall report came from an area two miles southwest of Portales, Anderson said, with 3.3 inc...
Booked The following were booked into local jails Friday-Sunday: Clovis • Nancy Pierce, 57, driving under the influence, careless driving • David Brown, 46, failure to appear on a felony charge, possession of drug paraphernalia • Juan Garcia, 33, breaking and entering, criminal damage to property, failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge • Homer Anzaldua, 48, driving under the influence, no drivers license, no proof of insurance • Felix Acuna, 34, driving while license suspended or revoked, expired registration plate • H...
CLOVIS — Curry County employees may have a 3 percent cost of living pay raise effective late this month, depending on action taken at today’s regular commission meeting. County commissioners are scheduled to discuss and request action on a resolution that would give all at-will county employees of one year or longer a one-time cost of living salary increase effective Aug. 27, according to the county meeting packet. Employees who have not yet worked for the county at least one year will receive the COLA raise the day aft...
Crossing repairs may impact travel PORTALES — BNSF Railway will be conducting repairs on the railroad crossing at Avenue I and Commercial Street in Portales today through Thursday, according to city officials. City Manager Sammy Standefer said southbound travelers can detour through Community Way and onto Avenue K. “If you’re coming the other way, you just have to take Commercial down to the B crossing,” he said. Poverty-reporting award to Clovis native Clovis native Jerry Large won the 2017 Cameron Duncan Media Award,...
Today • Older Adults Committee — 6 p.m. town hall meeting in north annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library regarding proposed new senior center, meal site. Information: 575-769-7908 • Curry County Commission — 9 a.m. in commission chambers at county offices. Information: 575-763-6016 • Civil Aviation Board — 5:30 p.m. at Clovis Airport. Information: 575-769-7828 Wednesday • Public Works — 8:30 a.m. in assembly room at police department conference room. Information: 575-769-7828 • Clovis Community College Board — 8 a.m. in room...
Today • 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 Thursday • Child Find screening clinic — 9 a.m.-11 a.m. at Texico schools. For children from birth-5 years. Information: 575-482-3801 • Childrens’ Storyhour — 10 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library for ages 3-6. Information: 575-769-7840 Friday • Child Find screening clinic — 9 a.m.-noon at El...
