Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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CLOVIS — A Clovis man was found guilty of false imprisonment and battery of a household member, according to a release from the district attorney’s office. Jeremy Roberts, 38, will be sentenced at a later date. He faces up to two-and-a-half years in prison, and could receive a sentence enhancement for a prior felony conviction. According to the release: • The charges stemmed from a May 2015 incident, where a woman told Clovis police she and Roberts had an argument. She said Roberts struck her in the face and wouldn’t allow h...
CLOVIS — A Clovis eatery participated in A Day Without Immigrants by not opening for business Thursday, but indications are it didn't have much company. Taqueria Jalisco kept its doors closed as part of the nationwide protest. Immigrants from all walks of life were encouraged to make their personal and economic absence felt Thursday by neither buying anything nor showing up for work or school. The store had signs in English and Spanish that read, "We will be closed for t...
Here on the high desert, water is both precious and rare. The smell of moisture is more fine than a flower in bloom and possibly even the scent of spoon-floating coffee in the air — though I’m not inclined to put anything above caffeine, personally. We celebrate when it rains, smile when it snows, and even find the damp lining in sleeting, windy, blizzardy storms that are honestly hard to not find unpleasant. But where it is not often an occurrence, a thing is bound to be look...
I have been considering the word “promise” this past week. The word promise has two meanings. First, promise means to declare to do or keep from doing something specified. Second, a promise is an acknowledgment that gives the person to whom the promise is made the right to expect the result of that promise. We promise all the time in our lives. When our children were growing up, I would correct them on a certain issue and inevitably they would respond with “I promise Mom,...
Grumbling is risky business. Of course, like any temptation, it feels good at the moment we fall to it. The act of grumbling stokes the fires of our sinful pride. It also stokes the fires of hell — the one hereafter and the one we may be creating here and now. Aside from the fact that we’re flirting with spiritual suicide when we play with this powerful poison, grumbling feels good to us because grumbling is by its very nature a complaint against “The Management.” It implies...
CLOVIS — The city of Clovis has three vacancies on a pair of volunteer boards, according to a release from the city manager’s office. There are vacancies on the Public Works Committee for a citizen member from District 2 and District 3. The committee meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 8:30 a.m. at City Hall There is one vacancy on the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee for a representative of any association that uses city parks. The committee meets the fourth Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Cit...
On this date ... 1977: Fire had destroyed a 50-year-old warehouse near the Santa Fe railroad tracks in Portales. The building was beyond saving when firefighters were summoned, but a box car parked nearby on a siding was salvaged, officials said. No injuries were reported. 1972: A branch library tailored to the needs and interests of people in Southwest Clovis was almost ready to open. The library was in a basement of the Child Day Care Center at Sixth and Calhoun streets. Ini...
Boys District 6-2A Fort Sumner 79, Mountainair 51 Mountainair (8-16, 1-5) — Irijah Chavez 12, Amador Brail 13, Cade Brazil 4, Lorenzo Garcia 2, Jon Lisk 3, Daniel Sisneros 8, Myles Sheppard 2, Jacob Madina 7. Totals 21 5-11 51. Fort Sumner (21-3, 6-0) — Francisco Chavez 2, Alex Moyer 1, Jacob Maxwell 4, Brant West 12, Cory Terrell 6, Jude Segura 16, Noah Maxwell 9, Hunter Sparks 18, Kreston Butterfield 11. Totals 28 18-24 79. Mountainair 9 15 9 18 — 51 Fort Sumner 23 16 30 10 — 79 3-pointers — Mountainair, A. Brazil 2,...
When it comes to capital outlay projects, eastern New Mexico city and county officials are hoping for the best as they anticipate potential impacts on previously approved projects. Some officials are confident there will be no claw backs, as projects are moving along smoothly, while others are a bit more cautious. Clovis Assistant City Manager Claire Burroughes said two previously approved projects might be at risk. In both cases, money was allocated but contracts have not...
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Despite fighting nagging injuries and missing a key player, the Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team continued to close in on a Lone Star Conference regular-season championship with a hard-fought 61-57 victory over Midwestern State on Thursday night. The win marks the first time the LSC-leading Greyhounds have beaten the Mustangs in Wichita Falls since 2006. ENMU (19-5, 15-2 LSC) maintained its two-game lead over Angelo State and West Texas A&M with three games remaining. Coach Jos...
The following is a sampling of calls for Portales police, fire and sheriff: Wednesday • 10:31 a.m.: Reckless driver, location unknown • 11:35 a.m.: Ambulance requested, 400 block East 17th Street • 1:28 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident without injuries, 100 block North Indio Avenue • 2:40 p.m.: Fire/regular response, mile marker 345 on U.S. 60/84 • 4:43 p.m.: Ambulance requested, 1000 block East First Street • 6:08 p.m.: Gas leak, 1700 block West Second Street • 8:59 p.m.: Battery report, 42000 block of U.S. 70, report taken...
The following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Wednesday • 6:32 a.m.: Criminal damage to the property of a household, 100 block of Sandy Lane • 7:20 a.m.: Improper backing/limitation on backing, 2000 block of PR Lyons Avenue • 8:10 a.m.: Information report, 1600 block of North Prince Street • 8:17 a.m.: Driving under the influence, aggravated, Magistrate Court • 9:46 a.m.: Burglary (auto), 900 block of West 21st Street • 10:08 a.m.: Failure to...
The following were actions taken at the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority meeting Thursday morning in the Clovis-Carver Public Library: • Board members held an executive session to discuss limited easement matters. No action was taken. • Executive Director Justin Howalt said results from the Integrity Accounting Independent Audit were submitted to the state. Similar to last year, there were no findings in the audit and the board is in a good financial state, he said. • Board members approved amendment 17 of the o...
Church hosting revival The Living Word Church of God in Clovis is hosting a revival starting today and going through the weekend. The free event starts at 7 p.m. today and Saturday, and 10:45 a.m. Sunday at 3719 East 21st Street. Pastor David Stevens said New Beginnings-Crestview Pastor Reece Watson, from Albuquerque, will be the guest speaker, with music on Saturday by church music group 2-4 God and the Living Word Celebrate Recovery Praise Team. Information: 575-763-6796. Samaritan House hosting celebration The Samaritan...
CLOVIS — During Thursday’s regular meeting, the Clovis City Commission voted to table a request for street closure between Purdue and Commerce on Main Street during the spring and summer months until more information can be obtained. “We would like to start a Main Street market for the purpose of allowing citizens of Clovis to come and set up vendor spaces,” said Lisa Kia, a Clovis business owner who initiated the idea for the market, which would be in operation during the first Saturday the months of April through Septemb...
Curry County will close offices Monday in recognition of President’s Day, but extend hours the remainder of the week, according to a county release. Tuesday through Friday, county offices will be open 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The following week, the county will resume an 8 a.m-5 p.m. schedule. The county plans similar work weeks for Good Friday and Columbus Day. Offices affected include administration, information technology, clerk, treasurer, assessor, grants and road. Information: 575-763-6016....
Public comment is sought through March 17 on the New Mexico Transportation Department’s latest amendment to the State Transportation Improvement plan. The plan is located on the NMDOT website at dot.state.nm.us. Comment can be made in person at the department’s District 3 office at 7500 Pan American Blvd. in Albuquerque, or by emailing [email protected]. The STIP contains proposed road and bridge projects and is required under federal legislation. Projects on the list are on federal and state highways — roads with...
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University officials confirmed Thursday a student died on campus. Vice President of Student Affairs Jeff Long said an 18-year-old female from Kamuela, Hawaii, was found dead Thursday in her dorm room at Eddy Hall. In an email to the campus community, ENMU President Steven Gamble identified the student as freshman Kayleb Makalapua Horn. “We have not had cause of death confirmed,” Long said. “To our knowledge at this point, there were no criminal circumstances at play.” Long said the student’s...
DORA — The state auditor’s office is conducting a special audit on Dora Consolidated Schools after school officials expressed concerns on the 12 findings from the district’s 2015-16 audit report. The school district was flagged by Precision Accounting in Albuquerque for conflicts of interest on supply purchases and for alleged improper bidding practices that totaled $100,000. Justine Freeman, deputy chief of staff for the state auditor’s office, said special audits are conducted “when issues arise in annual audits or when o...
Tuesday • Friends of the Library — 11 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-763-9687 • Cultural & Ethnic Affairs Committee — Noon at city hall, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 • Curry County Commission — 9 a.m. in north annex at Clovis-Carver Public Library, Clovis. Information: 575-763-6016 Wednesday • Public Works Committee — 8:30 a.m. at city hall, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 • New Mexico Aging and Long-term Care Department — 1:15 p.m. public forum for Clovis, Portales at Community Services...
Today • Festival Romanico — 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at ENMU, Portales. Area high school students show their talents. Admission: Free. Information: 575-607-5420 Saturday • ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ musical — 7 p.m. at the UTC Mainstage at ENMU. Tickets: $7 general, $3 students. Information: 575-562-2720 Sunday • ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ musical — 2 p.m. at the UTC Mainstage at ENMU. Tickets: $7 general, $3 students. Information: 575-562-2720 Tuesday • African Guitar Summit — 7 p.m. at Marshall Auditorium, Clovis. Present by CCC...
