Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Tuesday *Blood drive — 9 a.m.-1 p.m., bloodmobile, Roosevelt General Hospital, 42121 US 70, Portales. Register online at www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825 *Books and Babies: “Let’s Go!” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open ages 0-3. Information: 575-356-3940 *Public information session for regional behavioral health center – 4-6 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Presentation followed by question and answer session on the...
Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce has named Quaylene Parkey its new executive director. She will start Nov. 1, according to a Chamber news release. Her hiring was unanimously approved by the full board at its September meeting. "We feel very fortunate to have someone of Quaylene's business background and public relations experience available to step into this position," said Chamber President Eldon Merrick. "We also feel very fortunate she is a member of this community and...
Fire caused extensive damage to an abandoned home near Sixth and Prince streets in Clovis on Sunday night. Firefighters responded to the scene about 6:15 p.m. Flames were visible coming from the roof of the structure along with heavy smoke, which could be seen for blocks. The blaze appeared to be contained by 7 p.m. Clovis Deputy Fire Chief Terrance Lizardo said no one was living in the home and “the ceiling was missing, which was why it headed out the roof so fast.” Liz... Full story
A 78-year-old Clovis woman was shot to death Wednesday night as she answered her front door about 7 p.m. in the 1300 block of Traver Street, police said. Police identified the victim as Virginia Montoya. She suffered a single gunshot wound to the chest and died at Plains Regional Medical Center, police said. The shooting was reported by the victim's 80-year-old husband. No suspect was in custody as of 9:30 p.m. "Residents in the Traver area are asked to review their home security camera systems in the event their systems... Full story
On this date … 1951: Ramona Griego had been unable to celebrate her fourth birthday because she was in Clovis Memorial Hospital. The child, who lived at 205 Cameo, was suffering from polio, doctors said. She’d been admitted over the weekend with severe weakness in her arms and legs and was confined to bed. She was listed as Curry County’s 10th polio victim of the year. In August 1955, the Clovis News-Journal reported Ramona and a Tucumcari child had been flown to a hospital in Truth or Consequences for treatment. Ramon...
The League of Women Voters of New Mexico has announced release of its online General Election Voters’ Guide. “The guide covers races all over the state. In addition, there is information about bond issues and constitutional questions. The guide, Vote411.orgNM, is simple, easy to use and free,” according to a news release from the League of Women Voters. “Vote411.org is designed to make it easy for voters to learn about the candidates and issues,” said NM League Co-President Hannah Burling. New Mexico’s Voter Guide cover...
Presbyterian Healthcare Services has a new chief executive officer. Dr. Rishi Sikka, an emergency medicine physician with years of experience in leadership in both the clinical and academic worlds and a Presbyterian board member, will start as CEO on Oct. 21, the health care company announced Thursday. Sikka will replace Dale Maxwell, who announced earlier this year he would retire at the end of July after eight years as CEO and 23 with the organization overall. Presbyterian operates hospitals in Clovis, Tucumcari and seven...
The Department of the Air Force has awarded a nearly $150,000 contract to sample soil below a fire training pond for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, according to a news release from Cannon Air Force. The sampling is part of an on-going response to a release of about 7,600 gallons of water containing the substances into Cannon’s lined pond in July. “Cannon AFB is committed to taking the appropriate and necessary action to protect our Airmen, their families, and our community partners,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Ro...
The General Election, what some term the 2024 presidential election, is scheduled Nov. 5. Early voting began Tuesday at county courthouses. Early voting ends Nov. 2. Here are “Super Ballots” for Curry and Roosevelt counties: President Kamala D. Harris (D) Laura Ebke (Liberal Party) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (None) Chase Oliver (Libertarian Party) Jill Stein (Green Party) Donald J. Trump (R) Claudia De La Cruz (Socialism and Liberation Party) U.S. senator Martin Heinrich (D) Nella Louise Domenici (R) U.S. representative Dis...
Xcel Energy is sending employees from New Mexico, Texas and other states in its service region to the areas impacted by Hurricane Helene to help restore power following the devastating storm. According to an Xcel news release, more than 100 Xcel employees left for Georgia on Thursday. Line workers — along with safety consultants, fleet mechanics and operations leaders — will join their counterparts from other utilities across the country under the industry’s mutual assistance program. Crews are assigned to support local...
The Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce has named Western Commerce Bank as its Business of the Month for October. According to a Chamber news release, the bank has been “very active in numerous Chamber activities and committees.” “Most recently they were a sponsor for Military Appreciation Day at (Eastern New Mexico University), which included a tailgate with Air Force families where they gave out free Greyhound shirts before the game,” the release reports. It was also noted Western Commerce Bank is also active in Leaders...
After being open for two years, Portales Fun Center has closed. The news came in the form of a Sunday Facebook post. The post read “…there have also been many hard times, and after much prayer and discussing we made the difficult decision to close Portales Fun Center and Dickey’s BBQ.” According to the business’ Facebook page, in addition to the barbecue restaurant, Portales Fun Center also offered “bowling, skating, an arcade, a golf simulator, putting green, billiards, darts, cornhole and more....
Java Loft, the Clovis coffee shop just off the corner of 21st and North Prince streets, has a big tipper who comes to the drive up occasionally to basically play a music quiz with the baristas on duty. Up for grabs is a big tip. "I'm sure this customer would prefer to be anonymous. It all started about 15 years ago," Java Loft owner Jack Kirkland said Monday. Kirland described the man as one who has "just always been a more than generous customer. He just loves the kids who...
One Stop Feed has been named the Clovis-Curry County Chamber of Commerce’s newest Retail Rockstar. The Chamber will host an award get-together at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at One Stop Feed’s location, 400 S. Hull St. One Stop Feed was nominated for the award by the previous winner, Foote Family Meats....
Life can feel too complicated, moving too fast nowadays. Tensions are rising in the Middle East. An upcoming election could further split an already divisive country. Not to mention deadlines, commitments, bills and ruminating over the things you forgot to do – and things you wish you didn't do – that can feel all consuming. But simplicity and a slower pace was found inside Eastern New Mexico University's Golden Student Success Center as the High Plains Cosplay Club took pla...
The Clovis High School Wildcat Marching Band picked up top awards in recent band competitions at Eastern New Mexico University and in Denver City, Texas. "I think the kids did really, really great at stepping up to the challenge at their first contest. They were nervous but excited and they channeled that into some good success," new Band Director Daniel Perez said Monday. Perez took the top job with the marching band following the retirement of Bill Allred earlier this year....
Clovis city commissioners Thursday approved funding for more personnel and equipment for the Clovis Police Department. Clovis Polce Chief Roy Rice appeared before commissioners in his request for six more budgeted positions for Public Safety Aids. Rice described how the PSA program, implemented about 18 months ago, has been a success and has led to four becoming police officers so far. According to details in the commission's agenda packet, the PSA program assists CPD...
In a post-pandemic world where some educators feel public education is in peril, Zia Elementary is thriving. The evidence: its Blue Ribbon award. That means it's been nationally recognized for creating a secure, welcoming educational environment where students master challenging and engaging concepts. Zia is one of 356 schools in the nation – and one of three in New Mexico – to receive the designation this year. Kaylene Davis is the school's leader. Since becoming pri...
Today *ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents “The Thanksgiving Play” – 2 p.m., Studio Theatre, University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. Written by Larissa Fasthorse; directed by Leonard Madrid. Tickets $10 general admission; $7 seniors (60 and up) and active military; free for ENMU students with ID. Information or to purchase tickets: www.enmu.edu/theatrelive or 575-562-2711 Tuesday *Early voting begins for November 5 general election. See “ongoing” for details. *Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., blood...
Curry County will renegotiate its contract with the company managing the Curry County Events Center. But it won't attempt to terminate the agreement as commissioners discussed last month. At Tuesday's meeting, Commissioner Seth Martin said he's still not happy the Oak View Group 360 exceeded its budget for the last fiscal year. "If it were up to me, I would escort y'all off the property and have Curry County take over," Martin said. He said commissioners and administrators...
In light of a recent train crash near Portales, Roosevelt County Commissioner Dennis Lopez on Tuesday requested the county take advantage of a program called Section 130. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, the “Program provides funds for the elimination of hazards at public railway-highway crossings.” The crash occurred the morning of Sep. 25 and sent occupants of a vehicle to the hospital with injuries that were not life threatening, according to BNSF. “There’s no way a train...
Monday *Portales Municipal Schools board - 6 p.m., Board Room, L.C. Cozzens Administrative Offices, 501 S. Abilene, Portales. Information: 575-356-7000 Tuesday *Civic Center Policy Committee — 3 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654 *Clovis Civil Aviation Board — 5:30 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: Amanda Brungart at 575-763-9618 *Portales City Council - 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Por...
Portales' Kenneth Broad last month was awarded the "Honored Friend" of the Buddy Holly Educational Foundation ambassador award. The award is a custom-made Buddy Holly-inspired guitar, and is to be displayed in the iconic Norman Petty Studio in Clovis, according to a news release from Friends of Norman Petty Inc. The guitar was presented Sept. 30 to Broad by Board Director Peter Bradley Jr. Broad, for over 40 years, has been the key representative, caretaker, and tour guide of...
Sarah Brooks, an author and owner of SEB Media in Clovis since 2020, has been named public information specialist at Clovis Municipal Schools. A CMS news release reports Brooks "brings years of experience in media relations, digital marketing, and content creation" to the position. Brooks' writing credits include a children's book: The Wonderful Way You Are: A Special Needs Picture Book....
Clovis Community College trustees on Wednesday dealt with progress in helping Science, Technology, Engineering & Math students, new highlights from the financial aid department and what’s available in library services to students as well as area residents. Title V Project Director Nohemi Lara Miller outlined a number of areas where the $2.996 million fiscal year 2024 federal Title V grant was dispersed. A special STEM study area was brought up along with tools including digital cadavers, a 3D dissecting table and more. D...
