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Robin Jones will serve as interim president of Clovis Community College until at least Nov. 2, when the college's board of trustees meets again, the board decided on a 4-0 vote Wednesday at its regular meeting. Trustee Laura Leal abstained from voting, because, she said, the investigation of CCC President Charles Nwankwo, which began in May, is not yet completed, and Nwankwo should be reinstated as president until the investigation is finished. Jones was named interim...
SANTA FE — There weren't many surprises during Friday's televised debate when it came to Michelle Lujan Grisham and Mark Ronchetti's stances on abortion, crime and education. But the incumbent Democratic governor and her Republican rival found some unexpected common ground on the issue of homelessness, with both saying they would crack down on certain activities while expanding services to those willing to utilize them. Specifically, Lujan Grisham said she would push for legislation to restrict panhandling and criminal t...
Nearly a year after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed on the set of the film “Rust” in an incident involving a prop gun fired by producer and actor Alec Baldwin in New Mexico, the Hutchins’ family and Baldwin have reached an undisclosed settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit. As part of the settlement, filming will resume next year on the low budget western with the cinematographer’s husband as executive producer, according to a statement from Hutchins. Joel Souza, the director injured alongside Halyna, will also re...
Eastern New Mexico University alumni and community members gathered Friday evening at Portales' Enchantment Vineyards for a Homecoming Mix and Mingle event as part of ENMU's Homecoming activities. The event attracted up to 150 former ENMU students and others from the community, who filled the seats around tables and gathered in standing groups to renew old acquaintances and enjoy beverages, some food and live music. Admission to the event was free, but the winery's bar was kep...
The New Mexico Cattle Growers Association (NMCGA) is seeking nominations for its annual Livestock Inspector of the Year Award. Each year, the NMCGA honors an inspector employed by the New Mexico Livestock Board (NMLB) for outstanding service to the livestock industry. “NMLB inspectors are a tremendous asset,” said Loren Patterson, NMCGA president. “Their presence in our communities and on our highways aid in fighting theft and disease, and they serve as our first defense in emergency situations, responding to the needs of al...
On this date … 1962: A 23-year-old diesel mechanic from Yuma, Ariz., was in the Roosevelt County jail for speeding after he also attempted to elude police. Norman Thrun “lost two races,” the Portales News-Tribune reported. State Police Officer Dick Gibson first encountered Thrun traveling 100 mph in his 1962 Thunderbird on U.S. 70 between Portales and Elida. The posted speed limit was 70 mph. Gibson “managed to overtake and stop the sports car,” the newspaper reported. The officer instructed Thrun to follow him back to Portal...
