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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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CLOVIS — A trial for the 2002 shooting death of Jose Valverde is set to begin on Monday, despite defense objections over dangers to the defendant’s health. Judge Drew Tatum denied on Wednesday a request to put David S. Gutierrez, 35, on an ankle bracelet so he could leave the Curry County Adult Detention Center and have a splenectomy to treat a blood disorder. James Klipstine, Gutierrez’ attorney, said medical professionals are against returning Gutierrez to a correctional facility after the operation due to a risk of infec...
PORTALES — A Portales woman was arrested Sunday after stealing a Portales Police Department vehicle. Lt. Chris Williams said a call came into police dispatch sometime between 9 and 10 a.m. Sunday reporting that a vehicle with police written on the side of it had crashed into a telephone pole behind a Main Street business. Anastasia Lynn Howell, 40, was arrested for commercial burglary, unlawful taking of a motor vehicle and leaving the scene of an accident involving damage to a vehicle. According to a police report, after p...
DORA — Knowledge hung thick in the air Monday and Tuesday as students at Dora Consolidated Schools put their brains to work for a science fair. Sixth-graders Lane Faver and Conner Rooney, whose project tested the antimicrobial properties of certain metals, were among several other members of their class who combined creativity and ingenuity to impress judges that included school staff, community members, and Eastern New Mexico University Professors. "We saw it on the news, w...
Our school district is fortunate to have enjoyed incredible support from the community of Clovis through so many ways — participation in school activities, volunteering in events, donations of food for special activities, and more. One of the most important ways the community has supported our schools is through voting for the local school bonds as they’ve come up. Most Clovis residents are aware of the fact that voting for the local school bond does not increase their tax...
If your social calendar has an opening on Jan. 27, you’ll be hard-pressed to find better entertainment and a more worthy cause than the “Black Hats and Pearls” dinner and dance fundraiser for the Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico. Eastern New Mexico University’s collegiate chapter of the Future Farmers of America is sponsoring the event, which features a sit-down dinner in Eastern’s Campus Union Ballroom, followed by an evening of toe-tapping, boot-scootin’ western swing music...
CLOVIS — Clovis High School running back Micah Gray has given a verbal commitment to the football program at the University of New Mexico for the 2016-17 school year. Gray, who led the Wildcats with 1,684 rushing yards and 29 rushing touchdowns, picked preferred walk-on status with the Division I Lobos over a scholarship offer with Division II Eastern New Mexico University. The commitment was confirmed Wednesday night by Micah's father, Mitch Gray. Walk-on players come to a program without a scholarship. A preferred w...
Curry County Manager Lance Pyle was elected Tuesday to serve as District 2 representative for the New Mexico County Insurance Agency Multi-Line Pool board, according to a release from the county. Pyle’s one-year term places him as a representative for Curry, Quay, Guadalupe, San Miguel, Harding, Mora, Union and Colfax counties. The seat was held previously by former Curry County Commissioner Wendell Bostwick. “I am honored to serve and represent the counties,” said Pyle, who also chairs the NMCIA’s workers compens...
On this date ... 1977: A Clovis man had "scored big on his first barbary sheep hunt," the Clovis News-Journal reported. Tom LaVelle brought down a 285-pound ram with three shots from a 30-06 rifle. He said he hit the ram from 65 yards, 85 yards and 110 yards. One horn measured 30.25 inches in length. LaVelle was hunting along the Canadian River breaks 15 miles northwest of Roy. 1967: Eastern New Mexico University President Charles Meister was feuding with Gov. David Cargo...
Today • Pre-K story hour — 10 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Story: Who loves honey? Pooh Bear. Information: 575-769-7840 • Preschool storytime — 6 p.m. at Portales Public Library. Book: Teddy Bear Sleepover. Information: 575-356-3940 • Teen program — 4:30 p.m. at Portales Public Library. Activity: Community coloring and audio cafe. Information: 575-356-3940 • Blood drive — 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at ENMU, Portales. Information: 575-840-8178 Friday • Clovis Chamber Banquet — 7 p.m. at the Clovis Civic Center. Cost: $45 e...
The following is a sampling of calls for Portales police, fire and sheriff: Tuesday • 7:50 a.m.: Ambulance requested, 1900 block South Avenue I • 9:47 a.m.: Criminal damage, 500 block East 17th Street • 1:34 p.m.: Fire rural, location unknown • 4:07 p.m.: Threats report, walk-in • 5:36 p.m.: Theft report, 300 block of New Mexico 267, report taken • 8:25 p.m.: Public affray in progress, 1100 block West Fir Street • 8:44 p.m.: Domestic report, 1300 block West Ivy Street, report taken • 10:52 p.m.: Verbal domestic, 900 b...
The following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Tuesday • 7:34 a.m.: Failure to yield stop sign, Brady Avenue/Oak Street • 7:46 a.m.: Following too close, 2100 block of North Prince Street • 11:05 a.m.: Failure to appear, Magistrate Court • 11:08 a.m.: Fraudulent use of a credit card, 1300 block of West 15th Street • 12:05 p.m.: Criminal damage up to $1,000, 2200 block of Enloe Drive • 12:32 p.m.: Lost property, 2400 block of East Mabry Drive • 2:3...
No joke. Garth Brooks is coming to Lubbock April 1. Brooks, the top-selling solo artist in U.S. history, will perform in a 7 p.m. (CDT) concert with his wife, Trisha Yearwood, at United Supermarkets Arena. This will be Brooks' first appearance in the Texas Panhandle in 20 years, according to event promoters. Tickets will go on sale 10 a.m. (CST) Jan. 27 via axs.com/garth (user account required) or by calling 844-634-2784. All seats will be $74.98 (total includes fees), with best available seats sold first. Beginning with his...
CLOVIS — The New Mexico Highway Department will start today on improvements of Prince Street between 21st Street and Llano Estacado Boulevard, according to a city of Clovis news release. Work will include overlay paving. City officials said they learned of the project on Wednesday. A phone call to the Highway Department was not immediately returned. No estimated time for project completion was provided. Information: 575-637-7200....
CLOVIS — The Roaring 20s are making their way to Clovis as the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce celebrates a year of successes with its annual chamber banquet. Events begin 6 p.m. Friday at the Clovis Civic Center with the past presidents reception, with the banquet starting at 7 p.m. Chamber Executive Director Ernie Kos said nine awards will be given out: citizen of the year, two chamber volunteers of the year, business of the year, ambassador of the year, the Young Professionals of Clovis member of the year, the hear...
The Clovis City Commission is scheduled to meet 5:15 p.m. today at the North Annex of the Clovis Carver Public Library. A key item is requested approval of a resolution opposing state legislation the resolution references would impose rules, regulations and restrictions exceeding federal law on private firearm transfers between individuals and on all firearms sales at gun shows, Including the Clovis Lions Club event. According to the measure, Resolution 2859-2017 stands in opposition to proposed state legislation supported...
In the wake of New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez recently announcing the state’s Class of 2016 established an all-time high graduation rate, local reaction attributes the feat to due diligence of educators. Martinez revealed earlier this week more students are graduating high school in the state than ever before, with the graduation rate for 2016 reaching 71 percent — representing an 8 percent rise since 2011, officials said. “I think it’s amazing that we have finally seen the proof of the reforms we have implemented are showin...
Eastern New Mexico at Texas A&M-Kingsville Men 6:30 p.m. Radio: KSEL 105.9 FM. Records: Eastern New Mexico 7-10, 1-6. Texas A&M-Kingsville 8-7, 1-5. Last time out: The Greyhounds fell to defending Lone Star Conference champion Midwestern State 108-104 in overtime, with 44 combined points scored in the five-minute overtime period. The Javelinas dropped their second straight Saturday, 80-65 at West Texas A&M. Last meeting: The teams split last year’s series with each taking a home win. The Javelinas claimed a 74-61 win at h...
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University junior running back Kamal Cass gained another postseason accolade Wednesday, as he was named to the 2016 Don Hansen All-Super Region Four Team. Cass, who was also named a Division II All-American, led the Lone Star Conference in rushing for the second-straight season. This season, he ran for 1,191 yards and 14 touchdowns. He reached his career high of 232 yards in the Greyhounds’ home opener against Western New Mexico, and also returned six kickoffs for 86 yards on the sea...
