Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Sorted by date Results 176 - 200 of 5163
On this date ... 1951: Tom Cherry had been named a partner with Max Meadors Chevrolet. The car dealership’s new name was Meadors-Cherry Co. It was located at Grand and Pile streets in Clovis. A newspaper ad announcing the partnership read: “Tom has done a fine job with us as manager the past five months. We think he is one of the finest and most capable young men in the automobile business today … He has already made friends among our customers and, if you have not already met him, we think you, too, will like him.” 1956: C...
Jan. 28 On this date ... 1941: W. H. Spaulding, a Clovis hardware man, had been named president of the Panhandle Hardware and Implement Association. The announcement was made at the group’s 32nd annual convention in Amarillo. 1956: Jack Stagner was the new president of the Clovis Chamber of Commerce. New directors were Carleton Davis, Mark Sellars, John Gott, Floyd Bresenham, T.W. Goolsby, Odis Echols Sr., and Bud Cagle. The annual gathering of Clovis’ business leaders saw an overflow crowd at Hotel Clovis. About 35 peo...
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 *Clovis/Portales Microplex Legislative Dinner in Santa Fe – 6:30 p.m., Hotel Santa Fe, 1501 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe. Sponsored by Clovis Economic Development (CED), the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce and the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce. Cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m.; dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets $125 per person; advance purchase required. To res...
New retail businesses are interested in locating to Clovis, according to a consultant group that’s been partnering with the city for the past four years. The news came out at Thursday’s regular session of the Clovis City Commission. Madison Neal and Megan Jimenez with Retail Strategies spoke at the session via teleconferencing. While declining to name specific companies due to business confidentiality, Neal said he and Jimenez have a prospect list of 139 companies for possible location to Clovis. “Thirty of those have no in...
Drawn inside due to freezing temperatures, Clovis and Portales-area residents on Monday celebrated civil rights and diversity on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In Clovis, the day began with an outdoor ceremony at Potter Park. About 20 celebrants braved 18-degree temperatures next to memorials of King and his wife Coretta Scott King in the city park. The event was originally planned as a march from Potter Park east on Seventh Street to Legacy Life Church at Seventh and Main...
Today *Clovis Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) — 1 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7828 *Eastern New Mexico University Regents — 1 p.m., Hacienda Conference Room, Hotel Santa Fe, 1501 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe. Information: 575-562-2121 Thursday *City of Portales Town Hall water meeting – 5 p.m., Council Chambers, Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Water efficiency plan update on water. Meeting will be livestreamed on Facebook and available on the city YouTu...
On this date ... 1911: Roosevelt County commissioners ordered there be light in the county courthouse. “It is the order of the board that the court house be wired for lighting by the Public Service Co. as per contract to be hereafter agreed upon by the board and Public Service Co.,” the Roosevelt County Herald reported. Terms of that contract were not reported. 1931: Don Foster, previously the “popular, progressive and efficient superintendent of the Floyd schools,” had been selected agricultural agent for Curry County,...
On this date ... 1956: Clovis Veterinary Hospital at 104 Hull St. offered “complete facilities for your pets.” Services included bathing, boarding, clipping and grooming. Dr. E. E. Kraus could be reached by calling 5442. 1957: Clovis voters elected three newcomers to the City Commission, tossing out three incumbents. Winners were Manzy Simms, Gerry Deming and Ned Houk. Losers included Wayne Clements, Ted Waldhauser and O.G. Potter. 1958: Nita Northcutt was the new president of the Grady Girls 4-H Club. Donna Duke was the son...
Monday *Martin Luther King Jr. Day Tuesday *Portales Municipal Schools board - 6 p.m., Board Room, L.C. Cozzens Administrative Offices, 501 S. Abilene, Portales. Information: 575-356-7000 Wednesday *Clovis Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) — 1 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 *Eastern New Mexico University Regents — 1 p.m., Hacienda Conference Room, Hotel Santa Fe, 1501 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe. Information: 575-562-2121 Thursday *2023 State of the...
Clovis’ mayor’s position and four City Commission seats will be contested when voters go to the polls on March 5. Thirteen city residents signed up Tuesday for six positions on the ballot. All positions are for four years except the seat Debbie Zamora currently holds in District 3. Zamora was appointed to fill the seat vacated by David Bryant and that position is for two years. Early voting begins Feb. 6. We asked each candidate for their background and “Why do you want this job?” Their responses follow: Mayor Mike Morris...
Clovis' mayor’s position and four City Commission seats will be contested when voters go to the polls on March 5. Thirteen city residents signed up Tuesday for six positions on the ballot. Incumbent District 1 Commissioner George Jones is the only candidate who will be unopposed, unless a write-in candidate emerges Jan. 16. All the other positions will have competition. Mayor: Incumbent Mike Morris will face off against Girl Scouts regional manager Misty Ponce. District 2: Small-business owner Gail Tarson will run against r...
On this date ... 1946: The Clovis Kiwanis Club celebrated its 25th anniversary with testimonials about the club’s value from charter members and past presidents. The club’s original charter was presented to Charlie Scheurich, its first president. Eight charter members were still active, according to the Clovis News-Journal: Scheurich, U.S. Sen. Carl Hatch, Joe Wilkinson, Cash Ramey, Dr. Charles O. Warriner, Armand Mandell, E.W. Reagan and Ed Manson. 1955: La Fonda Drive In Theatre offered a double feature — “Fallen Angel,...
Mike Morris said last week he wants four more years as Clovis’ mayor. He’s expected to sign up for the job on Tuesday, and he may have some competition. Misty Ponce, a regional manager for the Girl Scouts, said Saturday morning she is “thinking about” joining the race. “Right now I’m just doing research so I can communicate the experience to the girls and hopefully get them involved in it,” she said. Ponce said she has no issues with the job Morris has done. “Absolutely not. He’s done a great job these last four years,” she...
Today *Karaoke Sunday and potluck – 1-4 p.m., La Casa Senior Center, 1120 Cameo St., Clovis. Featuring Super Dave Lopez. Cost $5 at the door. Chicken salad sandwiches provided; please bring a side dish or dessert. Information: 575-762-8110 Monday *Affordable housing plan town hall – 6-7:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Open discussion of housing needs in Clovis; facilitated by Consensus Planning. Information: email Claire Burroughes at [email protected] or Jackie Fis...
Monday *City of Clovis Water Policy Advisory Committee – 8:30 a.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654 *City of Portales Planning and Zoning meeting – 5:30 p.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. 7th St., Portales. Information: 575-356-6662 *Affordable housing plan town hall – 6-7:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Open discussion of housing needs in Clovis; facilitated by Consensus Planning. Information: email Claire Burroughes at cb...
After several years of dormancy, the city of Clovis is looking to revive the Local Growth Management Committee to better seek ways to support the mission of Cannon Air Force Base. Mayor Mike Morris presented a memorandum of agreement to the commission at its regular meeting on Thursday. Morris proposed the name of the committee be changed to Armed Forces Support Committee along with presenting amended duties of the committee. Morris said the goal of the committee would be to bring in elected representatives from the...
Editor's note: This is one in a continuing series of interviews with local officials. LeighAnn Melancon is the city of Clovis' finance director and city clerk. She answered questions about the upcoming city of Clovis election. Q: Clovis is one of the few communities in New Mexico that did not elect city representatives in November. Explain why Clovis is different. A: In 2019 during the regular New Mexico legislative session, House Bill 407, which is known as the election laws...
Today *Glow in the Dark midnight bowling – 8 p.m.-1 a.m., Portales Fun Center, 1001 W. 18th St., Portales. Information: 575-226-0440 Monday *New Year’s Day *2024 Freeze Your Bippie Ride – 11 a.m., American Legion Post #25, 2400 W. Seventh St., Clovis. Kickstands up at 11:30 a.m.; all you can eat lunch at noon for $10. Sponsored by VFW Post 9515 and American Legion Riders Chapter #2. Information: 575-763-5392 *Free meal – 4-9 p.m. (or until food is gone), Nurstead Mental Health, 300 Commerce Way, Clovis. Sandwiches, chips,...
Tuesday *Portales City Council - 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Information: 575-356-6662 Wednesday *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 Thursday *Clovis City Commission - 5:15 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 Jan. 8 *City of Clovis Water Policy Advisory C...
If eastern New Mexico's top news of 2023 had to be summarized in one word, that word would be fire. House fires took the lives of six people in Clovis – four adults on Jan. 12 and two young children on May 3 – while a Sept. 3 fire at Walmart may have been the most economically significant blaze in Clovis' 116-year history. The year's first tragedy happened just after 2 a.m. on Jan. 12 at 511 N. Wallace St. Neighbors said they could hear people inside the house screaming for...
On this date ... 1940: A.J. Whiting, 68, a pioneer cowboy, railroad worker, retail store owner and city manager, died in Clovis Memorial Hospital from pneumonia. Whiting came to Clovis in 1910 after he grew tired of cow punching for the Endee Cattle Co. He worked for the railroad as a firefighter. He later opened a variety store before he was appointed Clovis’ city manager. He retired from the city to work as district manager for the New Mexico Utilities Co. His obituary, published on the front page of the Clovis N...
The city of Clovis is seeking representatives to serve on its Animal Control Task Force. The Animal Control Task Force makes recommendations to the Clovis City Commission regarding the implementation of the animal control program and city code sections related to animals, according to a city news release. Membership will include a veterinarian, a representative from the High Plains Humane Society, three members at large living inside the city limits and one resident from Curry County living outside the city of Clovis. An...
Jan. 2 *Portales City Council - 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Information: 575-356-6662 Jan. 3 *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 Jan. 4 *Clovis City Commission - 5:15 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 To place an item on the meetings calendar, call the n...
The Clovis Police Department and the Curry County Sheriff’s Office will split a $23,000 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant. The Clovis City Commission unanimously approved the measure Thursday night. The grant will provide more body and dash cameras for law officers as well as provide software to protect private information in security footage, officials said. Commissioners also on Thursday unanimously approved an ordinance that authorizes the execution and delivery of a water project fund loan/grant agreement. Mayor M...
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 *Clovis Municipal Schools board — 5:30 p.m., Board Room, CMS administration building, 1009 Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-4300 Thursday *Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority – 3 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Libra...
