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Credit service gets new CFO A Clovis-based farm credit service has a new chief financial officer. “The Farm Credit Family is small, so it wasn’t hard to hear good things about Ag New Mexico,” said Will Fisher, the new CFO of the agriculture-focused lending cooperative, in a company press release. Fisher, a native of Santa Fe, previously was comptroller at Farm Credit of New Mexico. He has a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance and a master’s of business administration from the University of New Mexico. Business...
PORTALES — A Portales man was being held in jail Tuesday without bond, charged with sex crimes this summer against the 13-year-old daughter of a friend. Miguel Ramirez, 42, faces two counts of felony criminal sexual contact of a minor in the fourth degree, said a news release from the Portales Police Department. He told investigators Monday the incidents occurred during a night in late August at the Portales residence of the girl's mother, with whom he was friends, a...
After almost a year of President Trump, half the country is in an absolute uproar over the ruination of America being caused by the man. Exactly like the other half of the country gnashed its teeth for eight straight years over the way President Obama was destroying the country. I wish both halves weren’t so close to being right. I also wish politics could be kept in a virtual world, like fantasy football or Pokemon Go. It could exist in apps for your phone or computer, and no...
Let me stipulate that I believe if someone is found guilty of rape or pedophilia they should spend a substantial amount of time in prison. We are a nation of laws and for the most part we hold to the precept that all men are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The longest, most expensive criminal trial in U.S. history was the McMartin pre-school case. More than 300 counts of child abuse were alleged against the operators of a child care center in Los...
ARTESIA — The Portales girls improved to 12-2 on the season, taking a 38-20 lead into the half en route to a 67-36 win over Artesia on Tuesday night. Taylee Rippee scored 20 points for Portales (12-2) which coach Wade Fraze credited with patience on offense. “We were able to capitalize on transition on offense,” Fraze said, “and taking what they gave us in the halfcourt.” Zamorye Cox scored 15 points and hit three of Portales’ six 3-pointers on the night. “We got out to a decent start, but they got out after halftime and...
CLOVIS — It was scoreless a minute in. Then another minute in. And another. Then it wasn't scoreless, and a minute later Clovis had control for the rest of the night. Teya Morris scored 15 points, including a pair of buckets in a 9-2 Wildcat run that spanned just 51 seconds and set the tempo in a 56-37 win Tuesday night over Lubbock Coronado. Madison Tolbert added 14 for Clovis (8-5), which won for the third time in four games heading into a three-game road swing that s...
PORTALES — The Greyhounds used a strong second half to pull away from Western New Mexico, 69-49, in Tuesday's Lone Star Conference women's basketball victory at Greyhound Arena. Eastern New Mexico outscored the Mustangs, 35-23, to earn its third victory in the last four games. "We just challenged them," Greyhounds coach Josh Prock said of the second half. "We just challenged them to play tougher, to play harder, and not let (Western) get a basket. "We know we're capable of t...
On this date ... 1988: Construction was set to begin soon on a new community senior center for Milnesand, according to Roosevelt County Administrator Mike Leighton. Barring delays, the center was scheduled to be completed and ready for use by March. 1983: Ten Curry County officials raised their right hands to take their oaths of office from Judge Ruben Nieves in the district courthouse in Clovis. Elected officials beginning new terms included Dick Burke, probate judge; Claude...
PORTALES — The Greyhounds cracked the century mark in regulation for the first time since 2014 in Tuesday’s Lone Star Conference men’s basketball victory over Western New Mexico. Eastern won, 105-91, thanks to a 30-13 run over the final 7:47. “I try my hardest not to be a statistical coach, way more of a heart kind of guy — feel. But, Coach (Tyler) Wayman and I these last couple games, we really try to look at the league and what categories we’re doing well in, what categories...
Thursday is the final day registrations will be accepted for the upcoming women’s volleyball league at Roy Walker Recreation Center. Games will be Monday and Tuesday nights at the center, starting next week. Entry is $150 per team and $25 per player. The team entry fee can be brought to Tisha Brothers at 2000 Mitchell Street, but only on Thursday. Information: 575-693-1182....
PORTALES — Although identity confirmation on the body found over three weeks ago in a burning truck outside Portales is not expected for many more weeks, officials Tuesday released information on the vehicle’s owner and said he has not been seen since the incident. Roosevelt County Sheriff Malin Parker confirmed that the burning pickup truck and the property on which it was located belonged to Portales resident Steve Gephart. An investigation began Dec. 12, the night Portales firefighters extinguished a blaze on the Che...
CLOVIS — An immigration bill championed by the state’s Congressional representative and Republican gubernatorial candidate offers “certainty but not citizenship,” to participants of the embattled Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, Steve Pearce said during an interview Saturday in Clovis. “I think it’s the right thing for New Mexico and the right thing for the kids,” Pearce, R-New Mexico, said of HR4488, a bill he hopes to see through Congress this month when representatives are back on Capitol Hill. “I’ve t...
Booked The following were booked into local jails Friday through Monday: Clovis • Roberto Madera-Martinez, 29, failure to pay fines • Kristian Stubbs, 29, battery upon a peace officer, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting, evading or obstructing an officer • Anthony Peasnall, 60, driving under the influence of liquor • Willie Johnson, 52, aggravated driving while under the influence, driving on wrong side of road, public affray • Sergio Chacon, 29, battery • Kendra Ammons, 30, probation violation • Christina Sne...
CLOVIS — Cold weather poses a problem for many people, but especially those without the luxury of a regular place to live. That means an increase in overnight guests at Clovis’ Lighthouse Mission. Director Richard Gomez said he has seen a few more guests than usual in the past week, as temperatures have dipped into the teens, and below, the past few days. One family heading south was sleeping outside before landing at the Lighthouse. “They said they had started a fire, they said they didn’t care if anyone came and tried t...
Today • Clovis Exercise, Design and Planning Committee — 2:30 p.m. at the Bert Cabiness City Government Center, 321 N. Connelly St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 Thursday • Clovis City Commission — 5:15 p.m. in the north annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 Monday • De Baca County Commission — 1:30 p.m. in the De Baca Annex Building, 643B N. Fifth St., Fort Sumner. Information: 575-355-2601 • Fort Sumner City Council — 5:30 p.m. at Fort Sumner City Hall, 173 Ave....
Monday • Stitch Addicts — 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Lesson: “Mug hug.” Information: 575-763-9687 Tuesday • Filing — For municipal candidates across New Mexico • Quilters Tuesday — 6 p.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Lesson: “Jewelry cinch bag.” Pre-registration required. Information: 575-763-9687 Jan. 11 • 2018 Annual Portales Chamber Banquet — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Yam Theatre. RSVP: [email protected] or 575-356-8541 • Page Turners Book Club — 6:30 p.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. B...
It’s doubtful that people with extreme views on either side of the Mexican gray wolf recovery plan will be satisfied, but a recent decision by the state Game Commission to approve the new federal wolf recovery plan strikes a blow for reason and compromise. The state in recent years, with the support of ranchers and over the objections of some environmental and wildlife groups, has been locked in a legal struggle seeking to block expanded recovery efforts put forward by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. There were some g...
