Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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CLOVIS - Everyone deserves another chance. That is what Hope Egerton was given Thursday night as she celebrated overcoming addiction and graduated from the Curry County District Court Drug Court program. "I feel really great," said Egerton. "I'm excited to see how far I can come with this." Egerton said the most memorable aspect of the program is the supportive team. "Honestly, I would have to say the way they are with us, it's like family," Egerton said. The most challenging...
The following were booked into the Curry County Adult Detention Center: Thursday • Autrey Tanner, 23, criminal sexual penetration (second-degree), false imprisonment, interference with communications, battery against household member • Jimmy Ball, 57, No license/registration • Jennifer Guana, 32 • Josette Anaya, 34 • Anthony Sena, 35, battery, negligent use of a deadly weapon • Lorenzo Lopez, 27, driving while license suspended or revoked, improper left turn • Veronica Galvan, 40, failure to pay fines, The following wer...
Dec. 24 On this date ... 1976: From Bill Southard’s newspaper column “Memo from the editor:” “A friend of ours, noting that Christmas always left her up to her ears in debt, commented wryly: ‘I’m certainly glad I’m not any taller.’” 1956: Jim Hunton, who lived at 1500 E. 21st St. in Clovis, had won the Junior Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas decoration lighting contest. Don Bell, at 3117 Las Palomas, received the second-place award. 1951: Clovis Mayor Ned Houk offered the following in a front-page letter to residents: “It i...
PORTALES — To kick off 2017, the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce will be offering community members a night of relaxation, reflection and rewards. The 2017 Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce Banquet, taking place 6 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Yam Theatre, is a multi-purpose event, said Chamber Executive Director Karl Terry. Several awards will be given, including the Workhorse of the Year Award (for a community member who demonstrates dedication to their work), the P...
The National Weather Service says residents in Roosevelt and Curry counties will have to settle for a windy Christmas in lieu of a white one. “Wind will have the greatest impact as we embark upon Christmas Eve leading into Christmas Day,” National Weather Service Hydrometeorological Technician Dwight Koehn said. “Eastern New Mexico will get the tail end of a trough, as Saturday’s high will be in the mid 60s while Saturday night will be mostly clear with a low of 35. There will be 20 to 25 mph winds after midnight.” Koehn sai...
Today's family in need: This grandmother has never asked for assistance, but this year she is taking care of her two grandchildren. "We see many people throughout the year. The need seems to be greater during the Christmas season," said Salvation Army Corps Officer Lt. Kelly Berggren. "We can normally help in this situation. The problem is the kids are older than we normally help at ages 13 and 15. We will see what we can do but any help from the community would certainly...
Wednesday • Blood drive — 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Rotary Club of Clovis. Information: 575-840-8178 • Toddler Time — 10 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-763-9683 Thursday • Color Creators — 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. adult coloring club at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-763-9687 • Pre-K story hour — 10 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Theme: Winter snowflakes. Information: 575-763-9683 Ongoing • Pintores Artist of the Month — Art from Lois Snyder featured at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Inf...
The following is a sampling of calls for Portales police, fire and sheriff: Thursday • 12:32 p.m.: Criminal damage, 500 block South Roosevelt Road V Place • 1:55 p.m.: Fire/rural, mile marker 52 on New Mexico 206 • 2:23 p.m.: Ambulance requested, 1900 block South Avenue G • 4:25 p.m.: Breaking and entering, 1000 block East Brazos Street, report taken • 5:42 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident without injuries, 100 block Airport Road, report taken • 6:45 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident with injuries, South Roosevelt Road P/Roosevelt...
