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Curry County reported just one new coronavirus case on Monday, but health officials also announced the county’s fourth death related to the virus. The victim was a man in his 50s, hospitalized with underlying conditions, health officials said. New Mexico announced nine deaths from the virus on Monday; the total number of virus-related deaths since the pandemic began is at 779 in New Mexico. Overall, New Mexico has seen 25, 352 people test positive for coronavirus with 12,960 designated as recovered. The state has announced 6... Full story
Booked The following were booked into local jails (Tuesday-Friday): Clovis • John Viscaino, 46, failure to appear on a felony charge, probation violation • Dasiree Ortegon, 30, probation violation • Johnnie Gaines, 38, aggravated battery, child abuse - negligently cause, criminal damage to the property of a household member • Hunter Edwards, 30, aggravated battery against a household member • Raul Hale, 23, out of state fugitive • Earl Large, 28, driving while license suspended or revoked • Charles McBride, 34, failure to pa...
Meetings are subject to change due to coronavirus concerns Tuesday • Curry County Commission — 9 a.m., via Zoom. Information: https://www.currycounty.org/open-government/meeting-portal or 575-763-6016 • Portales City Council — 6:30 p.m., auditorium, Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Covid-19 social distancing and face covering restrictions will apply. Information: 575-356-6662 Wednesday • Clovis Community College Board of Trustees — 8 a.m., virtual format. Information: 575-769-4001 Thursday • Clovis City C...
On this date ... 1970: Clovis High School Senior Mary Ann Villa had been named the school's student of the week. Villa, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.D. Villa, had received the school's Spanish award and was a Girls State delegate. She was a member of the National Honor Society and listed her hobbies as reading and “just goofing off.” She was a member of the Speech Club and The Thespians. Pages Past is compiled by David Stevens. Contact: [email protected]...
Tuesday • Virtual Afterschool S.T.E.A.M. (Science, technology, engineering, arts, math) — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library Facebook page. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Materials available in advance for pickup while supplies last. Information: 575-356-3940 • Portales Cub Scout Drive-In Join Night — 6-8 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 200 S. Ave. C, Portales. Hosted by Conquistador Council, Boy Scouts of America. Open to boys and girls in kindergarten-fifth grade. Registration is $66 for 2020-21 program year; i...
PORTALES — A civil lawsuit brought by a Logan teacher and coach who was dismissed three years ago will see another delay before reaching a jury. Following a 78-minute virtual hearing Thursday morning in Portales’ district court, Judge Donna Mowrer granted attorney Warren Frost the opportunity to submit an amended complaint against Logan Superintendent Dennis Roch to include teacher Dallas Valentine for a charge of intentional infliction of emotional distress. The jury trial was set to begin Sept. 28, but will be pushed to...
CLOVIS — Community members are being asked to weigh in on a new slogan for the city as part of a years-long process to develop the new Clovis community brand. The Clovis Industrial Development Corp. and the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce are asking residents to vote by Sept. 14 for one of the following four slogans: • A Place to Call Home • Grow With Us • Promising Possibilities • Where You Belong To vote for a slogan, visit surveymonkey.com/r/P7QCBC9 . The survey has three questions and can be completed in under...
ROSWELL — The Conquistador Council of the Boy Scouts of America is planning sign-up events for clubs in Curry and Roosevelt counties this week. Parking lot signup events are scheduled from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Portales’ First United Methodist Church and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Clovis’ First United Methodist Church. Information will be provided on scouting, registration and program items for the upcoming year of scouting. Matt Bristol is board president for the Conquistador Council, headquartered in Roswell with...
CLOVIS — With the school year just starting in online-only mode, Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education members dealt with news of budget cuts and a big drop in early attendance. Deputy Superintendent of Finance Shawna Russell gave the board an update during Tuesday’s virtual meeting about unit value decreases from the state that equated to $2.6 million. With budget troubles due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Russell said she anticipates additional reductions in the unit value in January. When asked about attendance num...
Editor’s note: New Mexico public schools are not offering in-person instruction until Sept. 8 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All items are for to-go service only, with meal information provided by school officials or websites. Contact individual schools for specific details. Clovis elementary Monday: Breakfast, Bagel with strawberry cream cheese, milk; Lunch, popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, seasoned corn, chilled mixed fruit, fresh veggies, milk Tuesday: Breakfast, pancake and sausage on a stick, milk; Lunch, m...
Curry Resident Senior Meals Association 901 W. 13th St., Clovis 575-762-9405 All meals served with 2% milk and tossed salad w/dressing Monday: Beef stroganoff, broccoli, cauliflower and carrots, breadstick, tropical fruit Tuesday: Cheeseburger, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, baked beans, tater tots, peaches Wednesday: Chicken fried chicken with cream gravy, mashed potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, dinner roll with margarine, peanut butter cookie Thursday: BBQ riblet, mac and cheese, seasoned peas, dinner roll with margarine, cake...