Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 16315
Click Here for Curry County Jail Logs Click Here for Roosevelt County Jail Logs...
Now that Christmas is done, how do we dispose of our cut tree? These days in Clovis when residents are done with their cut Christmas tree, it is to be treated just as any other trash, according to Jesus Garcia, sanitation supervisor with the city of Clovis. “We used to send out a crew to pick up the trees for mulch,” Garcia said Tuesday. But things have changed since the COVID pandemic. “There was that year, 2020, hardly any trees were sold so we haven’t had a special pickup for the trees since,” Garcia said. Garcia ha...
Monday *Come and go reception honoring county commissioner Robert Thornton – 5-6 p.m., Commission Chambers, Curry County Administration Complex, 417 Gidding St., Clovis. Public event honoring Thornton’s eight years on the Curry County Commission. Information: 575-763-6016 Thursday *Clovis City Commission - 5:15 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 Jan. 6 *City of Portales Planning and Zoning Committee – 5:30 p.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Porta...
Editor's note: This is one in a continuing series of interviews with local officials and community leaders. Christopher Moyer is Portales' city manager. Q: You've been on the job now for five months. What has surprised you – in good ways or bad -- about what you've signed up for? A: Good -- I really enjoy working with the people who work for the city. Everyone wants great things for this community. Q: How are you feeling about the city's water situation? A: The aquifer is d...
Today *Christmas Glitter and Glow Show – 5-9 p.m., US 70 between Portales and Clovis (by old Greyhound Stadium). Cost $25 per carload; cash or credit card. Monday *Christmas Glitter and Glow Show – 5-9 p.m., US 70 between Portales and Clovis (by old Greyhound Stadium). Cost $25 per carload; cash or credit card. Tuesday *New Year’s Eve *Pajama party and movie marathon – 6 p.m.-midnight, event barn, Williams Livestock Ranch, 7834 NM 206, Portales. Movie snacks, drinks, and treats. Kid-friendly activities and games. Family-frien...
New Mexico residents will be able to visit state parks for the day at no cost from New Year’s Day to April 30. Visitors from out of state, however, may not be such happy campers. The free visits are part of a fee restructuring at the New Mexico State Parks Division, which includes increased costs for out-of-state visitors and a bump to annual camping and day-use passes. The changes are expected to bring in an additional $4.8 million to the division annually. Going forward, in-state visitors can access the parks for the day fo...
New Mexico’s senior senator expects to fight for public lands and to focus on national labs and permitting reform in the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee in the coming congressional session. Sen. Martin Heinrich will be the top Democrat on the committee, leading the minority party opposite Republican Chair Sen. Mike Lee of Utah. The pair have a history of working together on bills like the recently passed Good Samaritan law to make abandoned mine cleanup easier. But the senators will be on opposite sides of a b...
On this date … 1951: An increase in reports of dogs destroying property had prompted an “intensive campaign” to rid Clovis of strays. Police Chief John Droke was warning dog owners to make sure their dogs were licensed and wore their licenses. Dog catcher Juan Chavez had impounded 28 dogs in the past two days and only one was tagged, the Clovis News-Journal reported. Stray dogs were kept in the pound at the city zoo for 10 days before being destroyed, Chavez warned. 1957: Clovis merchants were gathering an impressive colle...
Not to name names, but here’s something to know: Levi and Oliver are back, and so are Aurora and Emily. Noah and Liam? Boys will be boys, as those two continue to wrestle for first place. And, girl, whether it’s Sofia or Sophia, you’ve got a solid chance of finding one of them somewhere out there. The state Department of Health last week released the top baby names in New Mexico for 2024. The list, compiled by DOH’s Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, is provisional and subject to change depending on what the sto...
Roosevelt County commissioners on Monday voted to raise the salaries of some of the county’s elected officials and their deputies starting with the offices’ new terms. The vote was 3-1. Commissioners Dennis Lopez, Paul Grider and Roy Lee Criswell voted for the 7% raise. Commission Chair Tina Dixon voted against it. Commissioner Rodney Savage was absent from the special session. “I am concerned about how these raises can be sustained,” Dixon said during the measure’s discussion. The salary for the county clerk and the count...
One local New Year’s Eve party will have drinks, munchies, games and a few movies building up to 2025. Only this one is for children. Williams Livestock Ranch, south of Portales on NM route 206, is hosting a New Year’s Eve Pajama Party on Tuesday evening. “We were trying to find something for kids to do that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg,” Sara Williams said Thursday. The party is from 6 p.m. to midnight in the Williams Livestock Ranch event barn. The cost is $15 per child. Accompanying adults are free. Outside food and...
An annual military spending bill that will bring billions to New Mexico was signed into law Monday by President Joe Biden. The National Defense Authorization Act authorizes $895 billion in spending, including pay raises for military personnel at Cannon Air Force Base and other installations across New Mexico. New Mexico has 14,301 active-duty service members, as well as 7,551 National Guard and reserve members. The bill has $33.5 billion for nuclear weapons programs in the Energy Department. It also authorizes annual budgets...
Fire claimed the iconic Kenna store and service station along U.S. 70 late Saturday afternoon. Investigators said Tuesday they don’t know the exact cause of the blaze but deemed it “suspicious.” Elida volunteer Fire Chief Darrell Chenault said firefighters were alerted to the fire at 4:58 p.m. on Saturday and the building was “fully engulfed by the time I got on scene.” Chenault said arson is a possibility. “It was either accidental or arson. There is no electricity...
The New Mexico Organized Crime Commission released its annual report Monday highlighting achievements in its first full year of operations after being reinstated in 2023 following years of inactivity. Described as “a unique government agency created to fight criminal enterprises by leading multi-agency efforts across multiple jurisdictions,” the commission was established by executive order in 1973 to combat out-of-state crime syndicates but had become dormant by the early 1990s, according to the report. Gov. Michelle Luj...
On this date … 1870: Christmas was celebrated as a federal holiday in the United States. Europeans long celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ as part of their Winter Solstice, when cattle were often slaughtered and food was plentiful as people celebrated the worst of winter behind them and promises of longer days and sunlight ahead. 1940: Clovis firefighters and other city employees had delivered sacks of toys to more than 600 children in the city. About 250 families benefited from the gifts, provided by volunteers and o...
The Clovis-Curry County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its annual awards. According to a Chamber news release, the annual awards include Citizen of the Year, Chamber Volunteer of the Year, Business of the Year, Heart Award, Ken Huey Patriot Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award. Nomination forms are available online at clovisnm.org and at the Chamber of Commerce. Nominations must be submitted by 5 p.m. Jan. 3. Individual tickets and tables of 10 for the banquet are now available. For more information or...
Xcel Energy is set to supply “more than enough” electricity to meet peak demand this winter in the New Mexico and Texas communities it serves. According to an Xcel news release, Xcel is also encouraging customers to use tools and information to lower winter power bills “while staying comfortable through the coldest months.” “We are well-positioned to meet electricity demand in Texas and New Mexico this winter, making sure our customers have consistent and reliable power as it gets colder,” said Adrian J. Rodriguez,...
Earl & Tom’s cannabis dispensary has opened a second location in Clovis at 3211 N. Prince St. Co-owner Earl Henson said, “Tom (Schoneman) and I started here at First and Main. We decided three years ago we wanted to serve north Clovis. We believe there were customers who didn’t want to drive down here.” Henson went on to say “we’re doing good business at First and Main. We’re doing real well here.” Henson acknowledged the construction on First Street was part of the decision. “Once that First Street construction star...
The Clovis Economic Development Corp. has received a $10,000 grant from Wells Fargo for a second year. According a CED news release the funds will be used to support the operations of its business incubator program. The contribution will enable CED to empower local entrepreneurs further, offering essential resources and mentorship to foster new business growth and job creation within the region, according to the release. “We are thrilled to partner with Wells Fargo to continue building a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem in C...
Ulta Beauty in Clovis’ North Plains Mall plans a “soft opening” Feb. 2 and an official opening Feb. 9. A Facebook post from the North Plains Mall store’s management team laid out details. Tasha Mancinas is to be the store’s manager. In the post, Mancinas stated Ulta is “also hiring for all positions if you or anyone you know may be interested (in) Ulta careers....
Big Lots Inc. has announced it is going out of business, according to a news release from the corporation. Signs announcing “store closing” are posted in the windows of the Clovis store. According to the release, Bruce Thorn, Big Lots’ president and chief executive officer, said “In order to protect the value of the Big Lots estate, we have made the difficult decision to begin the going out of business process.” The company is continuing to serve customers in-store and online, and will provide updates as available...
Booked The following were booked into local jails (Friday - Tuesday): Clovis • Eduardo Blanco, 29, failure to appear on misdemeanor charge • Sylvia Venegas, 31, resisting, evading or obstructing an officer, failure to comply with specific requirements • MariJane Salas, 18, aggravated battery, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, unlawful taking of a motor vehicle • Martin Bejarano-Bailon, 30, probation violation • Jazzmein Zamora, 20, assault upon a peace officer, resisting, evading or obstructing an officer • Alejandr...
SANTA Fe -- Special prosecutor Kari Morrissey has decided not to appeal the dismissal of the involuntary manslaughter case against actor Alec Baldwin after the state attorney general decided he was not willing to pursue the appeal, the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office said. Morrissey withdrew her notice of appeal Monday, according to a statement from District Attorney’s Office spokesperson Catherine Lynch. The online court file for Baldwin’s case did not yet reflect the withdrawal. Baldwin’s attorneys hailed the deci...
Seven players are still in contention for the Pigskin Pick ‘Em contest title with 11 games to play. Clovis’ Ricky Fuentes took a commanding lead last week, picking seven of nine games correctly to move four games ahead of Adam Branham and Tommy Platt. The winner, who receives $500 cash, will be announced Jan. 2 on radio stations KTQM (99.9 FM) and KCLV (99.1 FM) and published in the newspaper on Jan. 5. Here is the leaderboard with 11 games to play: Ricky Fuentes: 89 Adam Branham: 85 Tommy Platt: 85 Bob Hill: 82 Drew Col...
Portales Fire Department personnel are investigating a Sunday evening blaze that destroyed an outbuilding in the 1600 block of South Avenue H. “It was an outbuilding fire, a detached garage. I believe the garage is a total loss and there was some damage to the adjacent home,” Portales Fire Chief T. J. Cathey said Monday. There were no injuries, according to Cathey....
