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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Eastern New Mexico could see as much as a foot of snow to go with subfreezing temperatures and gusty winds over the next few days, according to the National Weather Service. “Travel could be very difficult to impossible,” NWS reports. Ice accumulations are expected to join the snow starting Monday night and continuing through Wednesday. Monday night’s low temperature is expected to be 17 degrees and sustained winds are expected to be near 30 mph. Forecasters are expecting 70% to 80% chance of snow Monday night through Tuesd... Full story
CLOVIS -- A 56-year-old woman died Sunday night following a motor vehicle crash in the 600 block of East Llano Estacado Boulevard in Clovis. Police said in a news release they responded to a report of a crash involving a pedestrian. "On arrival, Officers noted a deceased pedestrian in the roadway. The pedestrian was identified as Cindy Tenorio ... Two motor vehicles were involved in this crash, one traveling eastbound and one traveling westbound," the news release stated. The Clovis Police Department Major Crash Team was... Full story
Booked The following were booked into local jails (Tuesday-Friday): Clovis • Ernie Ayala, 33, battery against a household member, battery • Jacklyn Jaquez, 18, failure to appear on misdemeanor charge • Jeremy Banning, 21, unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, receiving/transferring stolen motor vehicles • Dennis Benavidez, 29, failure to appear on misdemeanor charge • Amber Crisp, 29, probation violation, failure to appear on misdemeanor charge, criminal trespass, concealing identity • Terrell Dwinell, 32, failure to appear o...
The following marriage licenses were recently issued at the Curry County Clerk’s office: • Joshua Chavez, 20, and Amber Vargas, 23, both of Clovis • James Putman, 24, and Brianna Studdard, 21, both of Clovis • Thomas Cody, 21, of Clovis, and Shayla Riggs, 24, of Portales • Stephen Blackwell, 24, of Clovis, and Morgan Wall, 24, of Houston • Sergio Ramirez, 36, and Maria Cabrera Lopez, 40, both of Portales • Calvin Edwards, 19, of Waverly, Tennessee, and Adler Pavlik, 20, of Clovis • Kevin Cox, 38, and Donna Gallegos, 38, C...
Through Saturday • Curry County Red Ribbon Week — Businesses, organizations, and families are invited to decorate front office, window/door, or front yard using the 2020 theme “Be Happy! Be Brave! Be Drug Free!” Photos (along with name and phone number) may be submitted to [email protected] by Monday to compete for prizes. Winning business will receive advertising with Rooney Moon Broadcasting; winning families/individuals are competing for utility bill credits and grocery gift cards. Winners will be announc...
President Donald Trump faced searing criticism from Joe Biden for his “absolutely tragic” handling of the coronavirus pandemic during Thursday’s final debate of the tumultuous campaign as the Republican sounded an optimistic note about a disease he insisted was on the decline. The clash over the pandemic highlighted a showdown that featured several heated exchanges but few of the fiery interruptions that dominated the first chaotic debate earlier this month. Polls across the nation show the COVID-19 outbreak and its resul...
Meetings are subject to change due to coronavirus concerns Tuesday • Clovis Municipal Schools board — 5:30 p.m., Board Room, CMS administration building, 1009 Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-4300 • Roosevelt General Hospital Board of Trustees — 5:30 p.m., teleconference. For dial-in information, email Debbie Lambirth at [email protected] or call her at 575-356-3412 Thursday • Curry County Commission special meeting — 2 p.m., via Zoom. Information: https://www.currycounty.org/open-government/meetin...
On this date ... 1975: Warren Armstrong, 42, of St. Cloud, Minnesota, had been named the sixth president of Eastern New Mexico University. Armstrong told reporters he liked camping, hiking and bicycling and said a heavy portion of his responsibilities was in a “public relations” role representing the university. He promised a “100 percent effort.” The Portales News-Tribune reported Armstrong was a certified pilot and would be paid $38,000 per year. “The regents wanted a president who could walk on water. They have settled f...
PORTALES - Two longterm employees of the city of Portales were recognized at last Tuesdays meeting as they commemorated the beginning of their retirement. Mercedes Dominguez, a city custodian, served for over 19 years. Veda Urioste, deputy city clerk, served for over 25 years. The retirees were commended by Mayor Ron Jackson for their years of service. Each was awarded a wrist watch to commemorate their years with the city. Both Dominguez and Urioste had family in attendance t...
