Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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RIO RANCHO - She saw diversity. She saw young people. Roosevelt County Republican Chairwoman Tina Dziuk saw hope for New Mexico. "Given the overreach by our current (governor's) administration, I think New Mexico might be right to go red," she said. Dziuk, president of White Rock Crushing road materials in Portales, was among an estimated 9,000 people crowded into the Santa Ana Star Center on Monday night for President Donald Trump's campaign rally. And she saw it up close...
Volunteer opportunities abound in eastern New Mexico. Look for this guide the third Wednesday of each month to describe some of them, or go online anytime at www.VolunteerENM.org to find current listings. To place an item on the volunteer page, call the newsroom at 575-763-6991 or e-mail: [email protected] Help with monthly food distribution Agency: United Way of Eastern New Mexico’s TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) Volunteers needed: 8 a.m.-about noon the third Saturday of each month Where: Central C...
We had two Sundays this week at our little church. Two Sundays two days in a row. Well, not really. But it seemed like it. The first Sunday was Saturday as we held the funeral of a fine man and good friend, a well-loved and faith-filled member of our church. We sang and prayed and shared God’s good news of hope. Sweet melodies and rich tones rose in that sanctuary and lifted our spirits, and God’s Spirit comforted, and God’s word was balm, and the hearts of God’s people...
Peter was up before anyone else — as he often is. My husband gets up early in order to have enough time to brood before busybodies like me expect him to engage in cheerful conversation. But this morning we were staying at my parents’ cabin and there was a glitch in the plans. The coffee jar was empty. Obviously, a person can’t brood without coffee. Peter quietly opened one cupboard after another. No coffee. My parents are great planners so there was no chance they were out of coffee, but where they might be keeping it — tha...
She came to Clovis with her military family when she was 10 years old. In 1975, she graduated from Clovis High School before entering Eastern New Mexico University in Portales where she earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing and management. She kept a low public profile most of the next decade, raising children, before accepting a part-time administrative assistant position with United Way. She wasn’t ready for a full-time job, she would say years later, but soon enough it was ready for her. In September 1988, the local Uni...
On the third Saturday of almost every month for the past five years, volunteers have filled the fellowship hall at Central Christian Church in Portales to assist in an impressive community food distribution program called The Emergency Food Assistance Program, or TEFAP. That will happen again beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday at the church at 1528 S. Main. But after that Saturday distribution, TEFAP will be a program without a home in Portales. Organizers are on the hunt for a new...
Renovation and additions at the Curry County Adult Detention Center have hit a snag that may make it miss its planned December finish date. Levi Weckar from HB Construction presented an update on the ongoing project during the Tuesday morning county commission meeting. The issue stems from problems tying the existing building’s fire system into those of the new additions. Specifically, the building's newly constructed sally port has not been turned over despite completion since they are unable to tie the two fire systems t...
Booked The following were booked into local jails Friday-Monday: Clovis • Abraham Luis, 33, driving while under the influence, failure to maintain traffic lane, open container (possession), no driver license • Lawrence Sours, 62, aggravated driving while under the influence, open container (drink) • Scot Andrews, 57, failure to appear on misdemeanor charge, failure to appear on a felony charge • Ancira Dyshante, 27, failure to appear at time and place stated in citation • Evelyn Martinez, 30, possession of a controlle...
FORT SUMNER — A woman was charged Monday with arson and two counts of attempted murder in De Baca County and meanwhile arrested in Curry County on dozens of felony forgery accounts. Carlene Prado-Espinosa, 32, is one of “a lot of people involved” in the investigation of a Sept. 13 fire at a residence on the 600 block of Hemstreet Avenue in Fort Sumner, according to 10th Judicial District Attorney Tim Rose. She was charged Monday with three second-degree felonies: one for arson (over $20,000) and two for attempted murde...
CLOVIS — Two years ago, the Clovis City Commission approved a study for position classification review, employee benefits and compensation with the city’s 350-plus employees. City Manager Justin Howalt wants to do an update to that study, and is asking for commission authorization to use S Resource Incorporated for the job at a cost of $23,000 at Thursday’s commission meeting. During an action item last month recommending a 2.5 percent salary increase for city employees, Howalt indicated he would make a request to study...
Feeding, grooming and tending a steer each day for nearly a year is quite the commitment, but Mason Franklin, 13, learned firsthand that hard work can really pay off. For the first time in 36 years, a steer raised in Curry County won the grand championship prize at the State Fair before selling for $30,000 at the junior livestock auction on Friday. The steer was named Dragon and was raised by Mason with the help of his father Clay Franklin since last October. The Franklins...
First it was the scientists, issuing dire warnings that the world is warming up because of human activity. But the media watered down their warnings; some media outlets questioned the validity of their claims, others simply downplayed it. And the politicians enthusiastically went along. Then came the children, led and inspired by the words and actions of teenage leaders like Greta Thunberg, who isn’t just calling for action against climate change, she’s demanding it. Thunberg just came across the Atlantic Ocean on a sol...
It’s as predictable as the equinox: school starts in the fall and bullying catches society’s attention anew. It’s not as though bullying stops over the summer break, but then it is usually left-over momentum from the previous school year. “Back to school” recharges it. Schools decry bullying, often getting the community involved. It’s a halfhearted effort at best. Schools can’t eliminate bullying without undermining their own system since it’s based on authoritarianis...
Budget analysts in New Mexico expect the Legislature will have an incredible $907 million of so-called “new money” when it convenes in January. A vast majority of that money comes from the boom in oil and gas production in the Permian Basin. With nearly $8 billion available in 2020, the general fund budget will be up nearly 27% over just two years. Even fans of bigger government have to be concerned about the rapid rate of government expansion in such a short period of time. What should be done to solve this very nice pro...
Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis is one of nine hospitals under the Presbyterian Healthcare Services umbrella to offer disposal of leftover, unused prescription or over-the-counter medication, according to a company release. “We want to help provide a safe, easy way for people to clean out their medicine cabinets and dispose of leftover prescription medications,” said Erica Downing, executive director of Pharmacy Services at Presbyterian Healthcare Services. “We also want to remind people that they should not flush...
PORTALES — The city of Portales has announced an improvement project on Juniper Street. Work will continue for several weeks on the stretch of Juniper between Abilene and Boston streets. Motorists are asked to watch for equipment and men working in the area. Information: 575-356-6662...
PORTALES — The Emergency Food Assistance Program is planning a special food distribution Saturday in Portales. The distribution will be held 9 a.m.-11 a.m. at Central Christian Church, 1528. Information: 575-762-2103...
CLOVIS — The New Mexico Early Childhood Development Partnership is inviting the public to a community conversation Thursday, according to a release from the partnership. The conversation is scheduled for 11 a.m. at the Matt 25 Hope Center, 1200 N. Thornton. The community conversations are part of a statewide needs assessment from the partnership to develop a strategic plan with the new Early Childhood Education and Care Department. More than 40 conversations are planned throughout the state. Information: f...
Thursday • Curry County Health Council — 12-1 p.m., Commission Room, Curry County Administration Complex, 417 Gidding St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-6009 • Clovis City Commission — 5:15 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 Monday • City of Clovis Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Committee — 5:30 p.m., Clovis City Hall assembly room, 321 N. Connelly, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654 Tuesday • Clovis Municipal Schools board — 5:30 p.m., Board Room, CMS...
On this date ... 1954: Several area residents reported seeing a “green fire ball” in the eastern New Mexico skies about 8:40 p.m. Dr. Ross Calvin of Clovis said it moved east to west and left a luminous greenish streak bent into a giant u. Oscar Shay of Portales said it changed colors as he watched — from a yellow-white, to incandescent purple, to blue violet and finally a “blinding green.” The light remained visible about 15 minutes. National media reported more than 1,000 people at a Santa Fe football game also saw the f...
At Mesa Elementary School, there’s quite a history of accomplishment, including the achievement of being named — not once, but twice — a National Blue Ribbon School. That’s no easy achievement. For those unfamiliar with National Blue Ribbon, this program, established in 1982 by the U. S. Department of Education, was designed for the express purpose of recognizing public and/or private schools (K-12), based upon their “overall academic excellence or their progress in closing e...
CLOVIS - A former city golf course operator faces criminal charges alleging improper removal or disposal of encumbered property over $20,000. Also, the city of Clovis was granted a restraining order Monday to freeze the bank accounts of its former golf course operator, after claiming Charlie Maciel did not inform them of debt owed on merchandise it purchased from him. Court documents indicate the restraining order may have come too late. Following the order to freeze any...
CLOVIS — For 10 years the Curry County Events Center has hosted community events big and small, whether that be graduations from local schools, horsemanship competitions or live music concerts. To celebrate that decade, the Events Center will be holding its 10th Anniversary Celebration on Oct. 5, with games, music, food and more, all free of cost. “We’re trying to give something back to the community, but also remind people we’re here and what a great venue this can be for people,” said Lexie Myers, a member of the 10-year a...
CLOVIS — Predicted issues stemming from the unresolved deficiencies found in Curry County’s 2018 audit have begun to manifest, with the county being disqualified for two requested grants for projects at La Casa Senior Center. The grants in question are for $157,028 for HVAC and roof renovations and $55,650 for the purchase of vehicles for La Casa. The Department of Aging and Long Term Services sent a letter to the county on Aug. 27 informing it the projects were ready to commence, but after review it found the county did not...
Sept. 18, 1974: Clovis News-Journal Click Here to Download...
