Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Clovis seeks volunteer for planning board
CLOVIS — The city of Clovis is seeking a volunteer to serve on its planning and zoning commission.
Applicants must either live in Clovis or own property in Clovis.
The commission meets 3 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at city hall.
Applications are available at cityofclovis.org or by contacting the city manager's office at 575-769-7828, and will be accepted until 5 p.m. May 10.
Police gathering to discuss community issues
CLOVIS — Police officers are gathering Monday to offer citizens a neutral site to discuss community issues.
The Coffee With a Cop program is set for 8 a.m. at Blackwater Coffee.
According to a release from Clovis Police Department, the program is part of a national initiative and allows for a relaxed, one-on-one interaction in comparison to emergencies or emotional situations where citizens normally come into contact with officers.
Information: Lt. Steven Wright, 575-763-9469 or:
Rabid skunks found in Curry County
SANTA FE — Curry County is one of four in the state in which skunks with rabies have been identified this year, according to a release from the New Mexico Department of Health.
In total, five rabid skunks have been confirmed in Curry, Quay, De Baca and Colfax counties. The release did not indicate where or when the particular skunks were located, or which county had multiple rabid skunks.
The release reminds residents and visitors to be aware of animals behaving strangely, whether wild animals or domestic creatures, and to keep pet rabies vaccinations up to date.
Some guidelines from the department include:
• Avoid feeding wild animals, or touching wild animals whether alive or dead.
• If bitten by an animal, immediately wash the exposed site with soap and water for 10-15 minutes, report the bite to animal control and seek medical care.
• To report a sick or dead wild animal, or any wild animal acting abnormally, contact the state game and fish department at 505-476-8000.
— Staff reports
