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Today *The Lunas in concert with special guest Beth Mead – 2-4 p.m., Floyd Community Church (formerly Floyd Methodist Church). Ken, Kim, Nate, and Anne Luna join multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Beth Mead for a free performance. Donations accepted, but not required. Monday *Presidents’ Day *Women United Luncheon — 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Program by Marissa Lucas, financial advisor. Luncheon served at noon. Tickets: $20 for Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) members and their guests,...
On this date ... 1921: Two men accused of criminal activity from Nebraska to Texas and New Mexico had been arrested in Kenna. Local authorities became involved when the men gave a forged check to purchase a rifle and ammunition in Hereford. From there, they purchased gasoline in Bovina, then other guns in Texico and Elida, all with forged checks using different names. Officials said the men's journey began in Omaha, Neb., in a stolen Jordan roadster, which they soon traded...
It’s been eight days since early voting for Clovis city elections began Feb. 6. Clovis City Clerk LeighAnn Melancon reports as of Monday 81 of the city’s registered voters cast early ballots. “The early voting at this time is typical. I think turnout is higher during a mayoral election,” Melancon said. Melancon hopes with articles in the paper and the candidate forums it will help people make up their minds and come in and vote. “Social media has been more active in providing information to voters in this election,” Melancon...
Editor’s note: This is one in a series of interviews with candidates in the March 5 city of Clovis elections. Debbie Zamora, appointed to the District 3 City Commission seat last year, will face Doug Pettigrew. The winner will be expected to complete a two-year term. Early voting began Tuesday and runs through March 2. Douglas Pettigrew Q: Describe yourself in two or three sentences. A: I’m an Air Force veteran and retired after 40 years as an auditor with Allsup’s convenience stores. I’m married with five kids and nine gr...
On this date ... 1940: Clovis Floral Co., at 501 E. Fifth in Clovis, was reminding customers that “women love to get flowers” for Valentine’s Day. “Don’t puzzle over the fact — accept it; and order her Valentine flowers from our gay assortment of fresh cut blooms,” the store’s newspaper ad read. 1946: Officials were working on a plan to make the highway between Clovis and Texico into four lanes. Floyd Kennedy of Portales, the state highway commission chairman, said no details...
Monday *City of Clovis Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board special meeting – 5:30 p.m., Clovis City Hall assembly room, 321 N. Connelly, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654 *City of Portales Planning and Zoning meeting – 5:30 p.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. 7th St., Portales. Information: 575-356-6662 *Portales Municipal Schools board - 6 p.m., Board Room, L.C. Cozzens Administrative Offices, 501 S. Abilene, Portales. Information: 575-356-7000 *Clovis Astronomy Club – 7 p.m., Room 221, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd.,...
Editor’s note: This is one in a series of interviews with candidates in the March 5 city of Clovis elections. Incumbent Chris Bryant will be opposed by Josefita Griego and Dean Hardage. Early voting began Tuesday and runs through March 2. Chris Bryant Q: Describe yourself in two or three sentences. A: I’m a businessman. I’m also a person that loves our community that we choose to live in, and I’m a person that lives to serve our community of citizens. Q: The city spent part of 2023 on efforts to ban abortion clinics in Clov...
Editor’s note: This is one in a series of interviews with candidates in the March 5 city of Clovis elections. Incumbent Helen Casaus is running against Bryan Davis and Paul Nelson for a four-year term. Early voting began Tuesday and runs through March 2. Helen Casaus Q: Describe yourself in two or three sentences. A: I relocated here from Fort Sumner about 50 years ago, I am a retired nurse of 45 years, and I have three children. I do a lot of volunteer work throughout the community and have been involved with many n...
Election Day: March 5 Early voting: Under way through March 1 at City Hall; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays (Feb. 17-March 2) at North Plains Mall Candidates Mayor Misty Bertrand Mike Morris (I) Commission District 1 George Jones (I) Commission District 2 Victoria Robledo Gail Tarson *Commission District 3 Doug Pettigrew Debbie Zamora (I) Commission District 3 Helen Casaus (I) Bryan Davis Paul Nelson Commission District 4 Chris Bryant (I) Josefita Griego Dean Hardage *- Two-year term; all others four-year terms...
Editor’s note: This is one in a series of interviews with candidates in the March 5 city of Clovis elections. Gail Tarson will run against Victoria Robledo. Incumbent Lauren Rowley declined to run for re-election. Early voting began Tuesday and runs through March 2. Victoria Robledo Q: Describe yourself in two or three sentences. A: I’m a person that wears many hats, from mother to women’s rights activist all the way to volunteer coordinator. There’s so much that I cover. I’m an ordinary citizen that is advocating for chang...
Clovis’ elected officials should set aside their personal beliefs and work to represent every city resident. That’s what resident Taylor McCoy said Thursday night as she spoke to candidates for the March 5 city election. McCoy spurred discussion on representation of minority groups such as the LGTBQ+ community. About half of the two-hour Curry County Democratic Party forum at Clovis’ La Casa Senior Center was centered around the issue. She said it was “heartbreaking” and she often felt “unrepresented” by the lack of attendanc...
Misty Bertrand Q: What is the purpose of the local government? A: The City Commission and the local government are there to protect the community through the ordinances and regulations. I feel like they should also be the voice of the people by representing our community on that larger level. Q: The city spent part of 2023 on efforts to ban abortion clinics in Clovis’ city limits. Are you interested in continuing that fight? Why or why not? A: I am sick and tired of this fight. This is a fight that has been going on my entire...
Clovis City commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to help a Clovis cannabis business gain access to a $90,000 grant from the state. Vana LLC was granted state Local Economic Development Act funds last year. Clovis City Manager Justin Howalt advised the city’s Economic Incentive Board in November that the city was requested to act as the fiscal agent to distribute the funds over five years because the state does not have a mechanism to provide funds directly to an applicant once approved. Jim Lucero from the Region 6 E...
On this date ... 1951: Tom Cherry had been named a partner with Max Meadors Chevrolet. The car dealership’s new name was Meadors-Cherry Co. It was located at Grand and Pile streets in Clovis. A newspaper ad announcing the partnership read: “Tom has done a fine job with us as manager the past five months. We think he is one of the finest and most capable young men in the automobile business today … He has already made friends among our customers and, if you have not already met him, we think you, too, will like him.” 1956: C...
Jan. 28 On this date ... 1941: W. H. Spaulding, a Clovis hardware man, had been named president of the Panhandle Hardware and Implement Association. The announcement was made at the group’s 32nd annual convention in Amarillo. 1956: Jack Stagner was the new president of the Clovis Chamber of Commerce. New directors were Carleton Davis, Mark Sellars, John Gott, Floyd Bresenham, T.W. Goolsby, Odis Echols Sr., and Bud Cagle. The annual gathering of Clovis’ business leaders saw an overflow crowd at Hotel Clovis. About 35 peo...
Monday *Clovis-Carver Library Board – 5:30 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: Margaret Hinchee at 575-769-7840 *Clovis/Portales Microplex Legislative Dinner in Santa Fe – 6:30 p.m., Hotel Santa Fe, 1501 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe. Sponsored by Clovis Economic Development (CED), the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce and the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce. Cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m.; dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets $125 per person; advance purchase required. To res...
New retail businesses are interested in locating to Clovis, according to a consultant group that’s been partnering with the city for the past four years. The news came out at Thursday’s regular session of the Clovis City Commission. Madison Neal and Megan Jimenez with Retail Strategies spoke at the session via teleconferencing. While declining to name specific companies due to business confidentiality, Neal said he and Jimenez have a prospect list of 139 companies for possible location to Clovis. “Thirty of those have no in...
Drawn inside due to freezing temperatures, Clovis and Portales-area residents on Monday celebrated civil rights and diversity on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In Clovis, the day began with an outdoor ceremony at Potter Park. About 20 celebrants braved 18-degree temperatures next to memorials of King and his wife Coretta Scott King in the city park. The event was originally planned as a march from Potter Park east on Seventh Street to Legacy Life Church at Seventh and Main...
Today *Clovis Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) — 1 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7828 *Eastern New Mexico University Regents — 1 p.m., Hacienda Conference Room, Hotel Santa Fe, 1501 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe. Information: 575-562-2121 Thursday *City of Portales Town Hall water meeting – 5 p.m., Council Chambers, Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Water efficiency plan update on water. Meeting will be livestreamed on Facebook and available on the city YouTu...
On this date ... 1911: Roosevelt County commissioners ordered there be light in the county courthouse. “It is the order of the board that the court house be wired for lighting by the Public Service Co. as per contract to be hereafter agreed upon by the board and Public Service Co.,” the Roosevelt County Herald reported. Terms of that contract were not reported. 1931: Don Foster, previously the “popular, progressive and efficient superintendent of the Floyd schools,” had bee...
On this date ... 1956: Clovis Veterinary Hospital at 104 Hull St. offered “complete facilities for your pets.” Services included bathing, boarding, clipping and grooming. Dr. E. E. Kraus could be reached by calling 5442. 1957: Clovis voters elected three newcomers to the City Commission, tossing out three incumbents. Winners were Manzy Simms, Gerry Deming and Ned Houk. Losers included Wayne Clements, Ted Waldhauser and O.G. Potter. 1958: Nita Northcutt was the new pre...
Monday *Martin Luther King Jr. Day Tuesday *Portales Municipal Schools board - 6 p.m., Board Room, L.C. Cozzens Administrative Offices, 501 S. Abilene, Portales. Information: 575-356-7000 Wednesday *Clovis Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) — 1 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 *Eastern New Mexico University Regents — 1 p.m., Hacienda Conference Room, Hotel Santa Fe, 1501 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe. Information: 575-562-2121 Thursday *2023 State of the...
Clovis’ mayor’s position and four City Commission seats will be contested when voters go to the polls on March 5. Thirteen city residents signed up Tuesday for six positions on the ballot. All positions are for four years except the seat Debbie Zamora currently holds in District 3. Zamora was appointed to fill the seat vacated by David Bryant and that position is for two years. Early voting begins Feb. 6. We asked each candidate for their background and “Why do you want this job?” Their responses follow: Mayor Mike Morris...
Clovis' mayor’s position and four City Commission seats will be contested when voters go to the polls on March 5. Thirteen city residents signed up Tuesday for six positions on the ballot. Incumbent District 1 Commissioner George Jones is the only candidate who will be unopposed, unless a write-in candidate emerges Jan. 16. All the other positions will have competition. Mayor: Incumbent Mike Morris will face off against Girl Scouts regional manager Misty Ponce. District 2: Small-business owner Gail Tarson will run against r...
On this date ... 1946: The Clovis Kiwanis Club celebrated its 25th anniversary with testimonials about the club’s value from charter members and past presidents. The club’s original charter was presented to Charlie Scheurich, its first president. Eight charter members were still active, according to the Clovis News-Journal: Scheurich, U.S. Sen. Carl Hatch, Joe Wilkinson, Cash Ramey, Dr. Charles O. Warriner, Armand Mandell, E.W. Reagan and Ed Manson. 1955: La Fonda Drive In...
