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The Roosevelt County Commission has drafted an agreement that will decrease annual funding for rural fire departments by $2,000. Representatives from those departments were at Tuesday’s Commission meeting to express their concerns. Dora Fire Chief Paul Luscumbe said his volunteers could be out of business with the reduced funding. “Our costs have increased dramatically and the cost to provide those services has increased as well,” Luscumbe told commissioners. “It’s getting to the point where we cannot afford to continue...
The city of Clovis is inviting residents to showcase their festive spirit for their 2023 Holiday Yard of the Month contest. Residents will get to nominate either themselves or their neighbors for who has the best decorated home within their district. According to a city news release, two residents from each of the four commission districts, totaling eight residents, will be selected as the contest winners. The contest begins Dec. 18, when residents are asked to vote through an online survey for their favorite holiday outdoor...
The Clovis City Commission on Thursday approved $8.6 million for road work on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. City Manager Justin Howalt said the funding is for Seventh Street to 21st Street, where the city plans to create a more comfortable and safer driving experience. Howalt said the roads will be rebuilt and expanded from two lanes to three with bike lanes on each side. He said workers will also be tasked with establishing better sidewalks and lighting along each street. Commissioner Helen Casaus said this was a...
Wilma Fulgham, age 92, of Clovis, NM passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Visitation was held on Thursday, December 7, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Muffley Funeral Home, 1430 Thornton St., Clovis, NM. Funeral Service were held on Friday, December 8, 2023, at 1:00 pm at Central Baptist Church, 2501 N Norris St., Clovis, NM with Pastor Michael Kirby and Dan Pearce officiating. Burial was held at Mission Garden of Memories, 2900 W. 7th Street, Clovis, NM. Rick Anderson,...
SANTA FE – The last time Michael Brockett talked with Mike Reeves, the topic was community. “We talked about the Christmas parade,” Brockett said. “He was super excited about our department being a part of it. He was always big on community. That was his thing. He was proud of the Sheriff’s Office and he was proud to lead us.” Reeves, the Curry County sheriff, was found dead in a Santa Fe hotel room Monday morning where he’d gone to attend law enforcement training. He...
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....
Curry County’s Recount Election Board is scheduled to convene at 9 a.m. Monday to review Nov. 7 election results from Grady. The Grady mayor’s race and City Council positions were each decided by fewer than five votes, which requires an automatic recount, according to state statute. The recount will take place at the County Commission Chambers in the Curry County Administrative Complex at 417 Gidding St. in Clovis. In the Grady mayor’s race, James Carroll Schell appeared to have defeated four other candidates following the vo...
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...
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....
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...
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.,...
