Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Tuesday *Roosevelt County Commission - 9 a.m., Commission Room, Roosevelt County Courthouse, 109 W. First St., Portales. Information: 575-356-5307 *13th annual Northeastern New Mexico Prairie Partners meeting – 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Quay County Fair Barn, Tucumcari. Presented by El Llano Estacado Resource Conservation & Development Council. Registration $15.00 at door (cash only); includes lunch. Advance reservations required. Information or to RSVP: email [email protected] Wednesday *Clovis Community College Board of Tru...
The city of Clovis is seeking one representative to serve on the Civic Center Policy Board. The board meets quarterly and makes recommendations to the Clovis City Commission regarding the Clovis Civic Center. For duties and responsibilities, visit www.cityofclovis.org . To obtain an application form, contact the city manager’s office at 575-763-9654 or email [email protected] . Applications will be received until 5 p.m. Dec. 15....
Monday *Roosevelt County Crimestoppers — Noon, Pecos Room, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Information: Darla Reed at [email protected] or 575-226-5237 Tuesday *Clovis Municipal Schools board — 5:30 p.m., Board Room, CMS administration building, 1009 Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-4300 *Portales City Council - 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, Memorial Building, 200 E. 7th St., Portales. Information: 575-356-6662 *Roosevelt General Hospital Board of Trustees – 5:30 p.m., board room, Business Office Build...
The city of Clovis has a vacancy on the Parks, Recreation & Beautification Committee for a representative from District 4, a city news release states. The committee meets on the third Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the North Annex, Clovis-Carver Library, 701 N. Main. The city also is seeking a representative to serve on the Civic Center Policy Board. The board meets quarterly and makes recommendations to the Clovis City Commission regarding the Clovis Civic Center. For duties and responsibilities of both positions, go...
Curry County will do without an official assessor for at least a while longer. After the abrupt and as-of-yet unexplained resignation of former Assessor Randa Jesko last month, county commissioners met Tuesday with four candidates to replace her on an interim basis. After discussing, commissioners decided to give themselves until at least their next meeting to make an appointment. “I want to make sure that I make the best informed decision that I can,” said Commission Chair Robert Thornton. The appointed assessor will fil...
The Clovis City Commission on Thursday unanimously approved the ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a $2.4 million water project loan/grant agreement from the New Mexico Finance Authority. Mayor Mike Morris and City Manager Justin Howalt presented the agreement to the commission. Morris said the agreement is strictly between the city and the finance authority and is separate from Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority’s mission. He said the agreement is to benefit the city’s reuse system. “The waste...
The Portales Fire Department on Tuesday requested to enter into a contract with Roosevelt County on providing services outside city limits. Fire Chief TJ Cathey presented to the commission on why he believes PFD is the best option for providing these services. “The services we provide are, in my opinion, undeniably important and necessary,” Cathey said. Last fiscal year, Cathey reported PFD responded to 683 calls outside city limits, which is 19.6% of its total run. It costs the city nearly $384,000 to provide those services...
Why are some trees in Ned Houk and Hillcrest parks marked with an “X?” The trees are marked because they have been deemed as “dead, aging and diseased” according to a new release issued Tuesday from Clovis City Manager Justin Howalt. “The City of Clovis Parks and Recreation Department is proactively addressing the health of the park network by initiating an inventory of dead, aging, and diseased trees,” the release states. In recent weeks, Parks and Recreation Department personnel, in collaboration with a marking crew, place...
Thursday *City of Clovis Senior Services Committee – 1:30 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: Senior Services at 575-769-7908 *Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority - 3 p.m., Texico Community Building, 211 N. Griffin St., Texico. Information: 575-935-4262 *Clovis city commission - 5:15 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 *Curry County Democrats – 6:30 p.m., La Casa Senior Center, 1120 Cameo St., Clovis. Inf...
Monday *Portales Municipal Schools board - 6 p.m., Board Room, L.C. Cozzens Administrative Offices, 501 S. Abilene, Portales. Information: 575-356-7000 Tuesday *Curry County Commission – 9 a.m., Commission Chambers, Curry County Administration Complex, 417 Gidding St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-6016 *Roosevelt County Commission - 9 a.m., Commission Room, Roosevelt County Courthouse, 109 W. First St., Portales. Information: 575-356-5307 *City of Clovis Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board – 5:30 p.m., North Annex, Clovi...
On this date … 1948: Gambles department store had arranged for every Clovis child to write a letter to Santa Claus and receive a hand-written response. A special mailbox in Gambles guaranteed that letters would reach the “dear old gentleman at the North Pole.” 1961: New Barcaloungers had arrived at Home Beautiful Furniture & Carpet Co., just in time for Christmas. No down payment was required and there was no first payment until March 1. The store was at 824 Main in Clovis. 1961: About 2,300 fans turned out to watch Easte...
The Clovis City Commission on Thursday approved an ordinance authorizing execution and delivery of a $32.3 million fund loan agreement from the Water Trust Board. The Drinking Water State Revolving loan fund agreement is by and between the New Mexico Finance Authority, Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority and joined by its city members. The expenses plus interest, including administrative fees, will be used for the purpose of financing the costs of the construction of portions of the Eastern NM Rural Water System. Some... Full story
Today *Daylight saving time ends – turn clocks back one hour Tuesday *Election Day – 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Curry County voting locations: La Casa Senior Center, 1120 Cameo St., Clovis; Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis; North Plains Mall, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis; Farmers Electric Cooperative, 3701 N. Thornton St., Clovis; Countyline Fire Department (formerly “Road Barn”), 1006 CR 6, Clovis; Pleasant Hill Fire Department, 304 SR 77, Texico; Grady Senior Center, 104 W. Main, Grady; Melrose City Hall, 105 E. Ave.... Full story
Monday *Clovis-Carver Library Board – 5:30 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: Margaret Hinchee at 575-769-7840 Wednesday *Clovis Community College Board of Trustees – 8 a.m., CCC, 417 Schepps Blvd., Room 512, Clovis. Information: http://www.clovis.edu/about/administration.aspx or 575-769-4003 Thursday *Clovis City Commission - 5:15 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654 Nov. 7 *Election Day – 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Curry...
Monday *Roosevelt County Crimestoppers — Noon, Aztec Room, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Information: Darla Reed at [email protected] or 575-226-5237 *What is the 30x30 land grab? – 6 p.m., fellowship hall, First United Methodist Church, 200 S. Ave. C, Portales. Open to landowners in Roosevelt and Curry counties. Guest speakers Margaret Byfield, executive director American Stewards for Liberty, and Kelly Goss, Otero County rancher. Hosted by Tina Dixon, Roy Lee Criswell, and Seth Martin. Meal provided to first 1...
The Clovis City Commission on Thursday approved an ordinance that recognizes Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority receiving a $13.9 million water project fund loan/grant agreement from New Mexico’s Water Trust Board. Clovis Mayor Mike Morris presented the grant/loan. He said ENMWUA recently received the award. The ordinance is for the city to recognize its part in assisting with the loan portion. “There’s no new revenue stream needed and we are simply acknowledging this is happening and acknowledging our respo...
Editor’s note: This is one in a continuing series of interviews with candidates in the Nov. 7 elections. Rustin Self is challenging incumbent Daniel Boan for the Portales City Council B position. Rustin Self Q: Why do you want this job? A: I do not want another job, I want to make positive change for our city and our people in this community. Q: If elected, what are your top three priorities? A: (A) Analyze the privatization of our water or have another company manage our water and all the infrastructure associated with i...
On this date … 1930: Portales’ Palo Duro Café was open day and night and promoting its Sunday dinners. Ike Hahn’s café served chicken, steak and roast pork on Sundays. Each meal included soup, coffee, tea or milk and a dessert “in a cool, clean dining room with efficient waiters,” according to a newspaper advertisement. The Sunday dinners cost 60 cents. 1930: A political ad published in the Portales Valley News asked, “Does a sick man call in a plumber?” The answer: “Not unless he wants to die.” The ad went on to say New...
Portales Fire Chief TJ Cathy is hoping to enter into a contract with the Roosevelt County Commission on providing services outside city limits. Cathy presented to the Portales City Council on Tuesday, asking for its approval to present to the county on why he believes Portales Fire Department is the best option for providing these services. "It will help the overall system," Cathy said. Last fiscal year, Cathy reported PFD responded to 683 calls outside city limits, which is 1...
Monday *Clovis Community College Board of Trustees special meeting – 8 a.m., CCC, 417 Schepps Blvd., Room 512, Clovis. Information: http://www.clovis.edu/about/administration.aspx or 575-769-4003 *City of Portales Planning and Zoning meeting – 5:30 p.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. 7th St., Portales. Information: 575-356-6662 Tuesday *Roosevelt County Commission - 9 a.m., Commission Room, Roosevelt County Courthouse, 109 W. First St., Portales. Information: 575-356-5307 *Curry County Republican Party luncheon — 11:30 a.m.,...
Monday *Indigenous Peoples’ Day Tuesday *Civic Center Policy Committee — 3 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654 *Curry County Commission – 9 a.m., Commission Chambers, Curry County Administration Complex, 417 Gidding St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-6016 *Portales City Council - 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, Memorial Building, 200 E. 7th St., Portales. Information: 575-356-6662 *Portales Municipal Schools board - 6 p.m., Board Room, L.C. Cozzens Administrative Offices, 501 S. Abile...
The Clovis City Commission on Thursday approved employee pay increases. City Manager Justin Howalt said the process to make this possible has lasted a couple of years. “We have been working hard to get our compensations within the correct range based off the market,” Howalt said. Over the last several years, the city has increased the ranges for each position, according to Howalt. While this did move each salary forward, Howalt said the downside of increasing pay is that it created some compression within the salary ran...
Clovis Fire Chief Mike Nolen had high praise for firefighters who battled the Sept. 3 blaze at Walmart. “The personnel in my department performed as well as anybody ever has. I am so proud,” Nolen told city commissioners at Thursday’s meeting. Crews from Pleasant Hill, Farwell, Texico, Ranchvale, Grady, Broadview, Melrose, Portales and Bovina also helped extinguish the fire Walmart officials estimated caused $42 million in damages. Nolen said it was a major challenge, and not something anyone could really be prepared for....
Oct. 4 On this date ... 1899: News was spreading about the recent murder of a sheep herder outside Portales. Geneologytrails.com provided this account, via the Santa Fe New Mexican: “E. H. Spinks, justice of the peace at Portales, Chaves county, reports the murder of a sheep herder, Perry Eiland, about 18 miles from Portales. “The body was found last Thursday, the murder having been committed at least two days before. “(T)he Sheperd was about 18 years of age and was herdi...
Editor's note: This is one in a continuing series of interviews with local officials. Debbie Zamora was recently appointed to the Clovis City Commission to fill the vacant District 3 position. Q: Tell me about yourself, your family, background, etc. A: I was born and raised here in Clovis. I'm married to Martin (Zamora) and we've been married for 43 years. We raised two daughters, and they are both registered nurses. We have nine grandkids. I graduated from Clovis High School...
