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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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STAFF REPORT More than an estimated 18,000 acres burned southeast of Causey over the course of Wednesday, according to Portales Emergency Management Coordinator Keith Wattenbarger. Wattenbarger said the fire ignited around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the area of Roosevelt Road E and 32 and “burned pretty hot,” heading about three to four miles into Texas. “The firefighters did an amazing job containing it,” said Wattenbarger, adding that the fire could have easily been much worse with how quickly it moved. He said a burn spot fr...
Religion columnist Another church in our little community closed its doors recently. Worshiped on a Sunday pretty much as usual and then, at least temporarily, shut down. That church opened its doors, I’m told, in 1933 in the midst of the Great Depression. She weathered tough times; it was prosperous times that were the larger challenge. That’s not a big surprise, if you read a little church history. The church (the church universal and all her many congregations, not spe... Full story
Religion columnist Made in the USA ... That is a phrase that seems to be seen less and less on tools, toys, cameras, cell phones and televisions that we buy. Last week I bought an inexpensive plastic measuring spoon set. On the back of the tablespoon measure: Made in China. I was interested in what kinds of things are shipped from overseas for Americans to use. So I began some research. I found that even though goods are made in other countries for American consumers, we...
Today Clovis Portales Kennel Club Dog Agility Trials — 8 a.m. Curry County Events Center, 1900 E Brady Ave., Clovis. Information: 575-935-7000 87th Ministers and Workers Meeting — 7 p.m. First COGIC, 3400 Vinton St., Clovis. Information; 575-693-8731 An Evening of Student Directed One-Acts — 7 p.m., $5 admission, ENMU students free, ENMU, Studio Theatre, 1500 S. Avenue K., Portales. Information. 575-562-2711. Saturday Cornhole Tournament — 8 a.m. Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Information: 575-791... Full story
Following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Wednesday • 1:35 a.m.: Shoplifting up to $500, 1300 block of North Prince Street. • 6:59 a.m.: Unauthorized graffiti up to $1,000, 4100 block of North Prince Street. • 7:18 a.m.: Blackmail/extortion, 200 block of Sasser Drive. • 7:25 a.m.: Improper backing/limitation, 2200 block of North Prince Street. • 9:38 a.m.: Failure to appear (misdemeanor), 800 block of Mitchell Street. • 10:30 a.m.: Unlawful ta...
On this date ... 1976: The Portales High School chess team had successfully defended its Southeastern New Mexico regional championship. PHS won 18 1/2 games to take the latest title. Mark Sublette and Greg Stricklin each won four games to pace the PHS team. 1956: Clovis’ State theater was showing “The Court Martial of Billy Mitchell,” starring Gary Cooper. Promotional ads described it as “The fighting story of a fighting man.” 1941: Eastern New Mexico University’s boxing team was doing “roadwork and shadow boxing” in pr...
Staff report A multiple vehicle accident near Prince and Fourth streets didn’t result in any serious injuries, according to officials with the Clovis Fire Department. Two ambulances were called to the scene, but not concurrently, said Battalion Chief Joel Gershon. The first ambulance was called out at 2:14 p.m. and arrived at 2:23 p.m., but left a few minutes later after the approximate half-dozen people declined treatment. Another ambulance was called out at 3 p.m., Gershon said, when one person changed their mind. That p... Full story
A look at city permits for February, according to city records. • 1: New residential permits filed in February, bringing the 2016 total to three. This permit is for a 1,436 square-foot home on the 1900 block of Dale Street. • 6: Add/remodel residential permits issued in February, bringing the 2016 total to 16. • 13: Reroof permits issued in February, with 11 different filers. Three were filed by the homeowners. The total for 2016 reroof permits is 20. • $3,093: Most expensive permit fee, filed by Davtek Corporation for a d... Full story
Local columnist It was a green and growing wheat field. The cattle were fat and happy. But all was not as it should be. Wheat cattle never let up. If you finally get them through the dying-of-pneumonia stage and into January, they can move into the next phase of dropping dead. Bloat. Now, bloat is hard to diagnose in a population of good, increasingly fat wheat calves. The best eaters look round just because they are that fat — and that’s a good thing. But there’s the good, solid, yet gelatinous roundness of belly that you w...
Staff report The city of Clovis has scheduled a ceremony Thursday to honor outgoing Clovis City Commissioner Randy Crowder. The event will run from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library, with a presentation scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Crowder, who serves as the District 64 state representative, will also discuss the legislative session at noon today in a “Chowder with Crowder” luncheon at the Clovis-Curry County Chamber of Commerce. The free event is sponsored by the Clovis Industrial Dev...
Staff Writer [email protected] Three Curry County Commission seats are among the locally contested races that will be on the ballot during the June 7 primary election. Declarations of candidacy for appearance on the primary election ballot will be accepted at the Curry County Clerk’s office on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., while the drawing for candidate ballot order is open to the public and will be conducted in the county clerk’s office immediately following the close of filing day at 5:15 p.m. Incumbent county com...
Staff photo: Tony Bullocks New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez signs a bill into law Thursday afternoon at Southwest Cheese as supporters applaud. Staff writer [email protected] Gov. Susana Martinez visited Southwest Cheese’s Clovis plant Thursday afternoon to sign two pieces of legislation, Senate Bill 72 and House Bill 270. A crowd from both agricultural and medical industries gathered around to witness the signing of these two bills. Senate Bill 72, sponsored by Sen. S...
I have stated repeatedly and publicly that I am not a campaign shill for Donald Trump. What follows is reality as I see it for the upcoming election. When Trump entered the current presidential campaign, rumors began to circulate that if he lost the primary vote Trump would initiate a third-party campaign. Rube Render This scenario would almost guarantee a Democrat win for the presidency and the Republican leadership panicked. They quickly produced a great loyalty oath...
Last weekend I went to Palo Duro Canyon to recharge. I wandered through the brush, over the hills, along the creek, exploring whatever caught my eye. It’s something I don’t do nearly as often as I need to. Kent McManigal The next day I could tell I had been using muscles I don’t normally use. Sometimes discomfort can be a sign you are doing something you don’t do enough. Your liberty muscles need to be flexed, too. Otherwise they’ll atrophy, it will get harder to live your...
Ladona Clayton has only been playing politics for a few weeks now, and she’s apparently not familiar with the clawing and biting techniques usually associated with this nasty game. The rookie has been liking her opponents’ comments and videos on Facebook, she’s been focusing on issues and — gasp! — she’s even open to compromise with those who disagree with her. The night she was elected to the City Commission District 1 seat, she was asked about the city’s soon-to-be policy requiring city voters to show a photo identification...
STAFF REPORT Elida Municipal Judge C.D. Newberry Jr. has received the certified municipal official designation from the Municipal Officials Leadership Institute (MOLI) sponsored by the New Mexico Municipal League. Participants must complete three programs of instruction: The education program consists of two basic education sessions plus electives; the governance program focuses on necessary traits for effective leaders; and the leadership program is a course of self-directed electives. Certification can only be obtained...
STAFF WRITER [email protected] The First Baptist Church in Portales is in its second year of its “Ramp Up, Portales” program, in which church members help community home owners repair their homes. Staff photo: Eamon Scarbrough Ramp Up Portales is an organization of volunteers from Portales First Baptist Church, which seeks to help members of the community make needed improvements to their homes. They are currently accepting applications from eligible members of the com...
Another church in our little community closed its doors recently. Worshiped on a Sunday pretty much as usual and then, at least temporarily, shut down. That church opened its doors, I’m told, in 1933 in the midst of the Great Depression. She weathered tough times; it was prosperous times that were the larger challenge. That’s not a big surprise, if you read a little church history. The church (the church universal and all her many congregations, not specifically the lit...
Today • Kiwanis Club Chili Dinner — 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at First Methodist Church fellowship hall. Tickets: $7 adult, $4 child. Information: 575-749-1840 • French Music Through the Ages — 7 p.m. recital at ENMU’s Buchanan Hall. Admission: Free. Information: 575-562-1011 • Tween program — 2 p.m. at Portales Public Library for ages 9-12. Game day: Tween’s choice. Information: 575-356-3940 • An Evening of Student Directed One-Acts — 7 p.m. at ENMU’s Studio Theater. Admission: $5. Information: 575-562-2711 Saturday • Altrusa Ch... Full story
Recently, I’ve had a couple of difficult encounters, one especially so because it was completely unexpected. As I walked away from both situations, I was caught between disbelief that such a thing had happened and irritation that someone had unloaded on me. Irritation gave way to indignation when I found out later that untruths were spoken about the encounter. Hmmm. What to do? Patti Dobson The first, more human response, is for us to ride in on our white horse and vanquish t...
It was a green and growing wheat field. The cattle were fat and happy. But all was not as it should be. Wheat cattle never let up. If you finally get them through the dying-of-pneumonia stage and into January, they can move into the next phase of dropping dead. Bloat. Audra Brown Down on the Farm Now, bloat is hard to diagnose in a population of good, increasingly fat wheat calves. The best eaters look round just because they are that fat — and that’s a good thing. But there’s... Full story
On this date ... 1976: The Portales High School chess team had successfully defended its Southeastern New Mexico regional championship. PHS won 18 1/2 games to take the latest title. Mark Sublette and Greg Stricklin each won four games to pace the PHS team. 1956: Clovis’ State theater was showing “The Court Martial of Billy Mitchell,” starring Gary Cooper. Promotional ads described it as “The fighting story of a fighting man.” 1941: Eastern New Mexico University’s boxing team... Full story
