Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Monday *Eastern New Mexico University Friends of Music annual meeting – 6 p.m., faculty lounge, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2377 Tuesday *Curry County Commission – 9 a.m., Commission Chambers, Curry County Administration Complex, 417 Gidding St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-6016 *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. Seven...
TEXICO – Following a 50-0 mercy rule victory over rival Santa Rosa High School, Texico High School head coach Bob Gilbreath soaked in the scene and expressed pride in how far the program has come. Upon arriving in 2020, Gilbreath said spirit revolving around the team was low, the varsity squad had just 27 players and the JV squad scratched just one game together. But now, after back-to-back 2A-state championship appearances, including last year's state championship victory, G...
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Nella Domenici has joined the minority of Republican officeholders and seekers who say President Joe Biden was "legitimately elected." "Of course President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were legitimately elected in 2020 — and our country and state are worse off because of it," she told The New Mexican in a statement late Wednesday night. Domenici, who has been dodging questions about former President Donald Trump, initially refused to tell Roswell Daily Record reporter Alex Ross on Wednesday w...
A day after basking in the spotlight at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham had another moment on national TV. It was less than flattering, though. The Daily Show, which has a huge following, poked fun at the governor and her speech Wednesday night. After highlighting and praising the speeches of former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, calling them "masters of the craft," correspondent and host Jordan Klepper said he almost didn't want to listen to...
Booked The following were booked into local jails (Tuesday - Friday): Clovis • Joshua Quisenberry, 37, out of state fugitive • Diane Martinez, 51, failure to appear on a felony charge • Lambert Campbell, 40, shoplifting • Ellen Andrews, 48, failure to appear on a felony charge • Israel Barela, 21, concealing identity, trafficking, possession of a controlled substance, unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon • Eduardo Mendoza, 31, aggravated driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, open container,...
On this date ... 1910: The Roosevelt County Herald readers learned 2,000 “of those special lemonades” had been created in a week at the Dobbs Confectionery — a record. “Better get in for one or more early in the week in order to avoid the rush,” the newspaper ad claimed. 1941: The Clovis News-Journal asked area judges about the strangest wedding ceremonies they had performed. Justice of the Peace W. E. McConnell said he married a couple on horseback at a riding academy and married a couple at the county jail just before th...
Today *Roosevelt County Fair – Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Admission: Adults (13-64) $10; seniors (65 and up) $5; kids (ages 6-12) $5; children 5 and under are free. 4-10 p.m. – gates open to public. 4-6 p.m. – Portales ballet folklorico. 5p.m.-closing – carnival open with $35 armbands. 6:30-8 p.m. – music by Veneno. 8:30-10 p.m. – music by Arrasando Norte. Information: https://rooseveltcountyfair.com/ Monday *Blood drive — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., bloodmobile, Wells Fargo Bank, 316 W. Second St., P...
Eastern New Mexico University on Friday announced it will host a drone show as part of its 90th-anniversary homecoming celebration scheduled Sept. 30-Oct 6. Open Sky Drone Light Shows of Salt Lake City, Utah, will provide a sound and lights show with a music soundtrack and custom animations, ENMU announced in a news release. The drones will launch at the conclusion of a bonfire and pep rally, set to begin at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4, near the Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena. The...
The city of Clovis is pouring an estimated $925,000 into improvements at Hillcrest Park to construct a new destination playground, pickleball courts, volleyball courts and lighting at two large soccer fields. Hillcrest Park consists of 157 acres bordered by Sycamore, 14th, Norris and Seventh streets in Clovis. Parks and Recreation Director Russell Hooper said the project “will improve the quality of life in Clovis. It’s been a long time coming — we’re getting close to finally completing our master plan.” The new playgroun...
The city of Clovis is holding a public meeting to discuss and take comments on the design phase of the Liebelt Channel Multi-use Trail at 6 p.m. on Tuesday at the Clovis-Carver Public Library. The 2.8-mile multi-use trail, which is in the planning stages, would run along the natural drainage channel from northwest Clovis near Bob Spencer Park southeast to Greene Acres Lake, as previously reported by The News. Other aspects of the new trail system include lighting, widening of sidewalks within Greene Acres Park and way...
The staff of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., will hold in-person mobile office hours from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Fort Sumner City Hall and from 10.a.m. to noon next Wednesday at Portales City Hall. Staff will be available to assist residents who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigration, veterans benefits, student loans, and other federal programs, according to a Heinrich press release. For more information, contact Heinrich’s Roswell Office at 575-622-7113....
A staff sergeant assigned to Cannon Air Force Base died Thursday in a “non-combat related incident at an undisclosed location,” Cannon officials said last week in a news release. Tristen Wright, 28, of Palm Bay, Fla., was assigned to the 27th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron and was deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Cannon reported. The incident is under investigation. “Tristen was a force for good within the 27 SOLRS and beyond,” said U.S. Ai...
A police pursuit that started in Portales ended early Monday afternoon near Clovis High School. Tevin Lee King, wanted on armed robbery charges stemming from a home invasion in Albuquerque, was arrested after his vehicle crashed on Columbia Lane. Police said no injuries were reported during the pursuit. According to a Clovis police news release: Members of the Region V Drug Task Force were contacted and requested to assist in locating King, who was possibly traveling to Clovis from Hobbs in a black Chevrolet sedan. Officers... Full story
Democrats and Republicans in Roosevelt County have set up headquarters in advance of the November election while their compatriots in Curry County are handling politicking on an individual basis. According to a news release from the Roosevelt County Democratic Party, the days and hours of their headquarters, the red caboose at 604 E. Second St., Portales, have been extended. Starting today headquarters will be open every other Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. then 12:30 p.m. to 2:30...
Booked The following were booked into local jails (Friday - Tuesday): Clovis • Ruben Rubio, 52, driving while license suspended or revoked • Donna Petties-Collier, 55, battery upon a peace officer, attempt to commit a felony, to wit: unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, resisting, evading or obstructing an officer • Fabian Martinez, 31, probation violation • Dominique Reyes, 45, driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug • Eloy Bailon, 32, resisting, evading or obstructing an officer, failure t...
A 14-year-old Clovis boy last week was committed to the Children, Youth, and Families Department for unlawfully taking a motor vehicle and receiving a stolen firearm. The sentence, handed down by Judge Drew Tatum, is for one year, according to District Attorney Quentin Ray. Clovis police were dispatched April 12 to a residence for a report of theft. After speaking with residents and reviewing surveillance footage, officers were led to the juvenile’s house where he was found with a stolen firearm in his waste band, Ray said i...
Clovis financial planner Alan Kinlund has picked up another national award from Forbes magazine: Second place as the Forbes Next Gen Financial Advisor of the Year for New Mexico. In 2023, Kinlund received the first place award from the magazine. “Hey, even Simone Biles gets a silver medal every now and then,” Kinlund said. Kinlund describes his work as “helping people, helping families grow, maintain and pass on wealth.” Kinlund works for the nationwide firm Edward Jones. “It’s an honor and a privilege to be recognized...
On this date ... 1939: John Sparks, the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Sparks, had learned a valuable lesson about riding his bike alongside a car. The boy was riding to the Portales swimming pool alongside a car driven by his friend Billie Kenyon when the bicycle “dumped him underneath the car,” according to the Portales Daily News. “His arm was run over,” the paper reported. Fortunately, both boys were Boy Scouts and they used their first-aid skills to stop the flow of blood from John’s arm. He was rushed to the Portales hospital...
On Tuesday morning, while lying in a tent that blocked out swarming flies, Michael Martinez grappled with the fire that killed several of his dogs and left him without a bathroom. "It's just hard to get a grasp," he said. Martinez is just one of several people impacted by a fire on Ivy Street in Portales on Saturday. It left a complex for unhoused people needing a residence, running water and a stove in ruins. According to Portales Fire Chief T.J. Cathey, "A single story resid...
The biggest winners at this year's Curry County Fair, which wrapped up Saturday, may have been the new Livestock Pavilion and the Clovis High School student who sold his goat for what may have been a record price. Curry County Fairgrounds and Events Center General Manager K. C. Messick said Monday preliminary estimated attendance numbers showed just over 27,000 attendees. As for gate and carnival revenues, Messick said those are still being compiled. "The new Livestock...
The Roosevelt County Fair kicked off a six-day run Tuesday at the Portales fairgrounds at 705 E. Lime. Here’s the schedule of events for the rest of the week: Today • Roosevelt County 4-H annual pork chop breakfast – 6-10 a.m., Jake Lopez Community Center, Roosevelt County Fairgrounds. Tickets $12 per plate; includes pork chops, biscuits and gravy, eggs, coffee, orange juice, and milk. Delivery available for orders of 10 or more. All proceeds benefit Roosevelt County 4-H. Advance tickets available at the Roosevelt Count...
Xcel Energy and the electric cooperatives* in eastern New Mexico and across the region have declared an "Energy Alert" and are urging customers cut back on their use of electricity. The alert is in effect Monday evening until 9 p.m. (MDT), according to an Xcel news release. "Xcel Energy and the electric cooperatives declare an Energy Alert only when a reduction in electricity use is urgently needed to maintain the electricity system and service to customers, the release stated. Adrian Rodriguez, president of Xcel Energy -...
A Clovis man was arrested Saturday and charged with sexual exploitation of children, bestiality and failure to register as a sex offender, all felonies. Timothy Harper, 53, remained in the Curry County jail early this week without bond. Court records show police made contact with Harper after allegations he'd planned to have sex at his Fourth Street home with a girl he believed to be 13 years old. Harper told police he changed his mind about meeting the girl "because it was...
A Clovis man previously convicted of harassing public officials was charged Monday with 10 counts of extortion and 21 counts of stalking some of those same officials. Michael McKinney, 47, also was indicted Friday by a Clovis grand jury on charges he tried to terrify, intimidate or harass state Rep. Andrea Reeb and others. District Attorney Quentin Ray said McKinney was arrested in Thurston County, Wash., where he is being held by authorities until he can be extradited to...
Jake, a highly intelligent fourth-grader with autism, changed my perspective on teaching. Jake was interested in math and science but found it very hard to engage in reading and social studies. When it came time for my annual Market Day project, in which students design a product to sell, advertise it, and then make and sell it, all within a budget, Jake refused to participate. I was at a loss. At the time, I was a teacher ambassador for the New Mexico Public Education...
