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CLOVIS — The second of two young men involved in a failed home burglary effort last summer — and the one shot by the homeowner in the process — was sentenced Wednesday to five years behind bars and probation following, per a plea agreement. Roderick Cordova, 25, appeared in a Curry County courtroom with his defense attorney, S. Doug Jones Witt. His “co-conspirator,” 22-year old Skylar Romero, was already sentenced in January to six years behind bars for his role in the July 19, 2017, incident, according to court records....
RUIDOSO — The Clovis Wildcats got their first taste of hitting somebody in another jersey for a change, and they felt good about the process despite the slight discrepancy on the scoreboard. In a neutral-site scrimmage at Ruidoso High School, Las Cruces scored five touchdowns to Clovis’ four. The format of the scrimmage was each squad’s first-team offense getting 15 plays, followed by each team’s second team offense getting 12 plays. The first-team offenses went back out for...
RICHARDSON, Texas — Angelo State has been selected as the favorite to win the Lone Star Conference volleyball title. But it’s certainly not a runaway for the Rambelles. The LSC preseason poll was released Wednesday, with Angelo State scoring 304 points and taking home eight of the 30 first-place votes from a panel of coaches, sports information directors and media representatives for the LSC’s 11 schools. Eastern New Mexico was picked to finish seventh on the season, and n...
CLOVIS - While some of the larger animals will likely bring in the most money at Friday's Junior Livestock Sale, raising quality chickens and rabbits for the Curry County Fair is also a lot of work. Julie Garrison of Texico said that by raising chickens during the summer, her son Jait, 11, and daughter Tylie, 13, learned a sense of responsibility. It kept them pretty busy too, as Tylie said each day her schedule was based around taking care of the animals. "They don't sleep... Full story
FORT SUMNER — A fox killed near Fort Sumner last month tested positive for rabies, according to a press release from the New Mexico Department of Health. A skunk has also tested positive for rabies in De Baca County this year. Residents are instructed to contact the local Department of Game and Fish office or call radio dispatch at 505-827-9376 for assistance with suspicious animals like foxes, skunks, raccoons and bats. Residents also are asked to contact the Department of Health at 505-827-0006 if they or their pet has b... Full story
On this date ... 1973: Workers began laying a foundation for the new La Casita Elementary School at Fifth and Reid streets in Clovis. Page and Wirtz Construction Co. of Amarillo had been hired to build the school, which would cost $671,000. The school was scheduled for completion in June 1974, in time for the 1974-75 school year. Pages Past is compiled by David Stevens. Contact him at: [email protected]...
CLOVIS — The driver officials say struck and killed a pedestrian on a dusty road this month has been charged with misdemeanor traffic offenses in connection with the incident, Curry County Sheriff Wesley Waller said on Wednesday. In a message to The News, Waller said Kade Duarte, 23, “has been charged” with the following: speeding (too fast for conditions), no seat belt and driving while license suspended. Merle Watson, 55, was struck and killed the afternoon of Aug. 9 while walking on Curry Road L, north of CR 15. Duart...
CLOVIS — The Clovis City Commission will look at pay and stipend increases for city employees totaling around $415,000 annually when it meets tonight at the Clovis-Carver Public Library’s North Annex. The proposed increases are in three different requests on the agenda for the 5:15 p.m. meeting: • A 2.5 percent increase for current city employees, not including City Manager Justin Howalt. This is the lion’s share of the cost at about $365,000. • An increase in standby pay. This measure only affects certain city employees...
Booked The following were booked into local jails Tuesday-Wednesday: Clovis • Ruben Hernandez, 32, battery on a household member (fourth or subsequent offense) • Allen Pinner, 23, failure to appear on misdemeanor charge • Cesar Sanchez, 25, probation violation • Robert Linville, 19, failure to appear on misdemeanor charge • Sammy Deleon, 32, probation violation • Dawn Brown, 32, probation violation • Tyler Perez, 24, failure to pay fines • Tony Kitts, 60, failure to appear on misdemeanor charge • Kevin Crook, 58, posses...
Today • ENM Water Utility Authority — 1 p.m. at Sitterly Professional Center, 801 Pile St., Clovis. Information: 575-935-4262 • Curry County DWI Task Force — 4 p.m. in commission chambers at county administration complex, 417 Gidding St. Clovis. Information: 575-763-6016 • Clovis City Commission — 5:15 p.m. in north annex at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7828 Tuesday • Curry County Commission — 9 a.m. at in commission chambers at County Administration Building, 417 Gidding St., Clovis. Information: 57...
Today • Clovis-Carver Public Library closed — 9 a.m.-11 a.m. for staff training. Information: 575-769-7840 • Preschool Storytime — 10 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7840 • Curry County Fair — 5 p.m.-midnight carnival. Wristband discount night: Four wristbands for $80 with coupon from the Curry County Events Center website; $30 each without coupon. Information: 575-935-7000 Friday • Curry County Fair — 5 p.m.-midnight carnival. $30 wristband. Information: 575-935-7000 • Monster Truck Thunder — 7...
TAOS — Three people accused of child abuse at a ramshackle desert compound were awaiting release Wednesday in New Mexico, where security was boosted at a courthouse amid threats against the judge who cleared the way for the defendants to leave jail. The ruling by District Judge Sarah Backus sparked a political uproar and backlash on social media. Officials evacuated several administrative court offices Tuesday in Taos County as a precaution. The offices reopened Wednesday while the threats were being investigated. The decisio...
