Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Curry County on Thursday hosts a ribbon cutting and open house for its courthouse renovations that have been 15 years in the making and cost about $28 million. The ceremony is set to begin at 4 p.m. on the courthouse steps at 700 N. Main in Clovis. A county news release states guests will be provided with a “brief program and tours,” and light refreshments will be available. County Manager Lance Pyle on Tuesday said the Sheriff’s Department has already relocated into the new facility from its old offices on the south end of t...
Here are Curry County candidates who filed Tuesday for the Nov. 7 elections. Early voting begins Oct. 10: Village of Grady Mayor James Carroll Schell Pattye Ann Austin Vicki K. Windham Kodie D. Weese Village of Grady Councilor at large Ruth Qualls Schell Jena K Rush Bobby Gene Windham James M Austin Village of Melrose Mayor Meadow Forget City of Texico Councilor at large Kathy Ann Bullington Sharon J Askew Patricia A. Rojas-Natividad Dave L. Parmer Village of Melrose Councilor at Large Alan R. Daugherty Clovis Municipal Schoo...
Here are Roosevelt County candidates who filed Tuesday for Nov. 7 elections. Early voting begins Oct. 10: SCHOOL BOARDS: PORTALES – Board Member DISTRICT 1 Cade Skinner Doug Pfaffenberger DISTRICT 2 Inez Rodriguez Brent Small DISTRICT 5 Dustin Cabeldue DORA POSITIONS (2) Board member Tana Duncan Andrea King Patrick Kircher Billy Cathey Kyle Burress Dallen Skelley TEXICO POSITIONS (3) Board member (Curry and Roosevelt) Steven Dallas Tara Carter (Curry) Tyrell Gosner (Curry) Derek Cain (Curry) Tara Bonestroo (Curry) ELIDA P...
On this date ... 1941: Mrs. Ted P. Holifield had returned from training in Seattle and opened her studio at her home at 812 Pile in Clovis. She planned to teach piano, music theory and harmony, the Clovis News-Journal reported. In Seattle, she had studied under Kenneth Lyman, who had been a student of the Conservatory of Leipzig, the oldest university school of music in Germany. 1942: J.S. Click, president of Portales National Bank, was welcomed into membership at the weekly gathering of the Portales Rotary Club. Eldridge Mea...
In a letter to U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich from a U.S. Air Force deputy secretary and shared by Heinrich’s office, the secretary wrote he wanted to “share my continuing commitment to Cannon (Air Force Base) and the communities that have supported our Airmen for nearly a century.” The letter from Ravi Chaudhary, assistant secretary of Air Force energy, installations and environment, to Heinrich was in response to letters Heinrich wrote to Air Force command on July 25 and handed to President Joe Biden on Aug. 8 as the president w...
The city of Texico and EPCOR Water, the company that provides water service for the city of Clovis, are negotiating an “emergency services” agreement, which might lead to EPCOR’s acquisition of Texico’s water system, according to EPCOR and Texico officials. “The Texico City Council approved a negotiation for an emergency services agreement,” Texico Mayor Jerry Bradley said on Friday. “Negotiations are ongoing, and there would be an option to buy the system. That’s part of the negotiation. Mark Huerta, EPCOR’s operati...
The Curry County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is warning residents about scam phone calls from people impersonating sheriff’s deputies. In a press release sent Monday, the CCSO stated the sherriff’s office has received multiple calls from citizens who said they had gotten phone calls from individuals claiming to be sheriff’s deputies. “The callers are impersonating deputies, while utilizing different names, ranks, and phone numbers,” the release stated. The scam callers try to tell people they have missed court and are instruc...
Road projects in Clovis, Melrose and Texico are expected to receive funds through the New Mexico State Transportation Commission’s Transportation Project Funds (TPF) program, according to a news release from the Eastern Plains Council of Governments (EPCOG). The projects awarded are expected to be financed 95% with state funds, with 5% local fund matches, unless local governments can receive match waivers from the state, the news release stated. The projects include: • Commerce Way maintenance in Clovis: total cost $1.4 mil...
Nothing like August for college football fans. Except for a few early starters, every team is undefeated. The traditional good teams are going to reload. Those believed to be so-so just need a few kind bounces of the ball to win eight games. The also-rans, well, some teams are going to surprise this year – why not us? Then there are the ones who had a breakthrough season in 2022, return almost a fully loaded roster to build on that, and just know they have left those losing w...
In my email recently was a survey from the U.S. congressman from the district where I live. One of the main questions had to do with the first Republican presidential debate that was held Aug. 23 in Milwaukee. Of course, a basic question was (I paraphrase): Did you watch the debate, the rival interview offered at the same time, or neither? I watched the debate. I couldn’t not; I’m interested. I’ve said before that the day I look forward to a repeat of the choice we faced...
SANTA ROSA – Senior quarterback Colton Figg threw for two scores and ran for another, and Texico held off former district rival Santa Rosa 28-26 on Friday night. Figg threw scoring passes of 9 yards to sophomore Denny Turner in the first quarter and 32 yards to sophomore Luke Thompson in the third. Figg’s 6-yard run early in the final stanza made it 28-13 and proved to be the difference. Junior Alex Fuentes added an 8-yard scoring run in the second quarter for the Wolverines (2-0).Figg finished 15-of-20 for 212 yards and als...
PORTALES – If any of Eastern New Mexico University's volleyball, men's or women's soccer or men's or women's cross country teams accomplish much this fall, it will be a surprise to the Lone Star Conference. Preseason polls recently released by the LSC have ENMU's volleyball squad projected for 14th out of 17 teams, men's soccer 10th out of 10, women's soccer and men's cross country 12th out of 13 and women's cross country 13th out of 15. "I'm not really worried about p...
ROSWELL – Clovis High’s girls reached Saturday’s finals of an eight-team tournament co-hosted by Roswell High and Roswell Goddard, losing to Las Cruces High 8-0 in the championship match. The Lady Wildcats opened the tournament on Friday with a 1-1 tie against Las Cruces-based Organ Mountain, topping the Knights 4-3 on penalty kicks to advance, and then blanked Roswell High 2-0 in Saturday’s semifinal round. CHS girls coach Ray Rodriguez said his squad had a tough time getting untracked. “We started off the tournament a littl...
As usual, there was too much cross-talk and chaos on stage. And there was way too much partisan cheering and hooting by the audience. But the first Republican presidential primary debate on Fox News was an entertaining spectacle. Instead of watching Tucker Carlson interview Donald Trump on Twitter/X, it was a good way to check out the personalities and political positions of the GOP’s lineup of second and third stringers who have the impossible dream of beating out Trump f...
CLOVIS – Pre-district play has been a little bit like Murderer’s Row for Clovis High’s football team the past couple of seasons. Last year, the Wildcats went 0-6 and were outscored 265-64 prior to the start of their District 6-5A schedule, then won three in a row to challenge for a playoff berth before losing at Los Lunas 54-0 in their finale. This season has started off 0-2 heading into Friday’s 7 p.m. matchup with Canyon Randall at Leon Williams Stadium, but coach Andrew McCraw sees some encouraging signs. “We did some...
My electronic mailbox was loaded with thought-provoking correspondence this month. Well, some of it anyway. Here’s a sampling: So many questions unanswered Bill Hailer of Portales has a few complaints. He said he read the “puff piece” we did with Portales Public Utility Director John DeSha. “He did not answer anything.” Hailer wrote that the press used to hold government accountable. “Now it’s just a parrot for the government.” Hailer wrote that he’s not had much luck with getting answers from Portales city officials either....
New Mexico should be in crisis mode. Our K-12 education system is certainly facing a crisis. Problems abound: recent reports highlight serious school attendance issues, the NAEP (known as the “Nation’s Report Card”) test places New Mexico 52nd across ALL age groups and subjects studied, the Kids Count report shows New Mexico kids are losing ground, and no one seems to have a solution. Education spending has increased markedly in recent years with nothing to show for it. With...
Happy Labor Day weekend. Here are some great activities going on: • The Clovis Senior Center is holding an “English Tea” event at 2 p.m. Friday. Organizers hope seniors will join them for what they are calling a heartwarming hour of enchantment. “As the gentle aroma of freshly brewed tea dances through the air, let’s come together for a delightful gathering filled with laughter, connection, and a touch of elegance. This is more than just tea; it’s an opportunity to share stories, make new friends, and bask in the joy of toge...
Starting about the time I was 12, I belonged to a “rogue scout troop.” Of course, back in the day I didn’t know my troop was a rogue troop, but over the years it became clear I was in a group where the adult leaders’ drinking whiskey and beer and getting away from their wives for the weekend was their priority, not by-the-book scoutin’. The names are all changed and I’m not going to be exact about the name of the scoutin’ organization. About once a month our troop would go on camping or backpacking trips into the mountaino...
The opening of a new Clovis location for a national franchise fast food restaurant is just days away, according to the restaurant’s general manager. LaToya Thomas, General Manager of the new Popeye’s restaurant at 3205 N. Prince Street, said Monday the restaurant will open after Clovis officials complete required inspections, as soon as Saturday. “It depends on the city inspections,” Thomas said. Thomas said the Clovis Popeye’s is a franchise operated by the same people who operate the Burger King restaurants in Clovis an...
A long-time area radio announcer is moving to another area radio station. Terri Chavez will be joining KSMX Morning Show Host Seth Daniell for the new “Mix Mornings with Seth and Terri” starting Sept. 18 Daniell said. “I’m extremely excited about the opportunity to work with Terri again. We are both passionate about our community and this new show will be a great platform to serve the community and the people we love,” Daniell said. Daniell and Chavez worked together at 99.9 FM KTQM before Daniell moved to 107.5. Chavez’s...
A new business offering tax and accounting services has opened in Portales. According to a news release from the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce, Luna Tax & Accounting, 217 S. Ave. A in Portales held a ribbon cutting and grand opening recently. Owner, Marisa Luna, was joined by her staff and family as they cut the ribbon for the business that was previously known as Randal Burnett CPA. According to the news release, Luna “has been with the company several years and retains a trained and well qualified staff.” The bus...
A hay fire broke out Saturday morning just off of Brady Avenue and New Mexico Highway 467. The Clovis Fire Department and Ranchvale Volunteer Fire Department spent seven hours extinguishing the flames, said Clovis Fire Battalion Chief Chet Chenault. Chenault said about 150 hay bales, wood pallets and tires were damaged and burned at the scene. As of Monday morning, the Clovis Fire Department was continuing to monitor the incident as smoke continued to emanate from the scene....
Roosevelt County Fair officials said revenues from last week's five-day event should reach about $100,000. That's not as much as a year ago, but a good start for a new leadership team, said Fair Board President Wes Weems. Weems said Monday this year's fair seemed a lot more organized than in previous years; several festivities were relocated for easier access by guests and employees. He said he had received a lot of positive feedback from guests in moving photography and...
Tommy Wallace is hopeful his ranch in southern Quay County sits amid a substantial field of oil, natural gas and helium that could produce dozens, perhaps even hundreds, of well-paying jobs. Wallace said in a phone interview last week that Louisiana-based Moran-Lavaca is “pretty sure” a substantial amount of helium exists on his property off Norton Road and at a recently drilled spot near Grady. He said he learned about the strike about six months ago. The Grady area well is on property owned by Elmer White, White con...
