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  • CRSMA halts grab-and-go due to COVID-19 test

    The Staff of The News|Updated Sep 28, 2020

    The Curry Resident Senior Meals Association will not have its normal service until further notice due to a reported positive staff test for COVID-19. According to a press release from Director Ashley White, the staff member did not have any interaction with the public, but the facility is canceling grab and go service at the meal site as a precaution. A local restaurant is sponsoring a free grab-and-go lunch Tuesday from 11 a.m-1 p.m. at the Clovis-Carver Public Library. Clovis’ Senior Services Department is working on i... Full story

  • Jail log - Sept. 27

    Updated Sep 26, 2020

    Booked The following were booked into local jails (Tuesday-Friday): Clovis • Chrystal Maes-Gilbert, 35, receiving stolen property, parole violation • Bridgette Pyle, 35, failure to appear on a felony charge • Daniel Rodriguez, 55, embezzlement of a motor vehicle • Christopher Montoya, 29, probation violation • Kayla Solomon, 25, probation violation • Patrick Burgess, 28, arson, conspiracy to commit arson, injuring or tampering with a motor vehicle, resisting, evading or obstructing an officer • Laureano Nunez-Alvarad...

  • Events calendar - Sept. 27

    Updated Sep 26, 2020

    Today • The ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents "American Voices: By and About Women” — 2 p.m. via Zoom. This free virtual performance includes the two one-act plays along with extra material contributed by ENMU faculty and students. Sign up at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rs6WbENjSUyY06jYsu-haw. Information: 575-562-2711 Monday • ENMU Hispanic Affairs presents “Tres Vidas: Frida Kahlo, Rufina Amaya, Alfonsina Storni” — 7 p.m., via zoom. Live interactive show with three pre-recorded...

  • NM may have chance at participating in football season

    Steve Virgen, Albuquerque Journal|Updated Sep 26, 2020

    Aggressive COVID-19 testing and safe practices are the keys that provide the Mountain West Conference with the confidence it can have a 2020 football season — and the announcement Friday by the governor’s office of what is required gives the University of New Mexico a chance to play, too. The league’s presidents voted Thursday and announced later that night that the Mountain West plans an eight-game league schedule for its 12 football-playing schools with a championship game scheduled for Dec. 19. On Friday, MWC Commi...

  • Meetings calendar - Sept. 27

    Updated Sep 26, 2020

    Meetings are subject to change due to coronavirus concerns Monday • City of Clovis Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Committee — 5:30 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654 Thursday • Clovis Community College Board of Trustees — 8 a.m., virtual format. Information: 575-769-4001 • Clovis City Commission — 5:15 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654 Oct. 6 • Curry County Commission — 9 a.m., teleconference....

  • Governor dismisses top law enforcement officer in Cabinet

    Dan Boyd, Albuquerque Journal|Updated Sep 26, 2020

    SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday abruptly dismissed the top law enforcement official in her Cabinet, signaling a possible shift away from traditional policing tactics amid a national debate over police use-of-force issues. The first-term Democratic governor did not provide specific reasons for her decision to fire Department of Public Safety Secretary Mark Shea, a move that was effective immediately. However, the Governor’s Office indicated the leadership change could lead to a greater emphasis on com...

  • Pages past, Sept. 27: State theater: Home of star-studded romance

    David Stevens, Publisher|Updated Sep 26, 2020

    On this date ... 1975: More than 5,000 people were “obviously delighted” with performances of the Air Force Thunderbirds and Golden Knights Parachute Team at Cannon AFB's annual open house, the Clovis News-Journal reported. Static displays included World War II vintage aircraft, a B25 and an AT6, flown in by members of the Confederate Air Force. The day also included a parade of floats. 1970: Republican Pete Domenici had pledged to fight illegal drugs during a day of campaigning for governor in “hippie-conscious” Taos, t...

  • Senior calendar - Sept. 27

    Updated Sep 26, 2020

    Curry Resident Senior Meals Association 901 W. 13th St., Clovis 575-762-9405 All meals served with 2% milk Monday: Chicken nuggets, loaded mashed potatoes, broccoli, dinner roll w/margarine, spiced pears Tuesday: Chile relleno, Spanish rice, pinto beans, chips & salsa, fruit Wednesday: Meatballs w/onion gravy over buttered noodles, seasoned peas, dinner roll w/margarine, yogurt Friendship Senior Center 901 W. 13th St. 575-769-7908 All Facebook Live events are on the City of Clovis Senior Center Facebook Page Tuesday: 1:30...