Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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PORTALES— In their Tuesday meeting, Roosevelt County commissioners heard a report on where the Lesser Prairie Chicken stands on possible placement on the endangered species list. Kendell Buzard, the county's representative on the NM/AZ Coalition of Counties board, told commissioners that in September, a few environmental organizations petitioned U.S. Fish and Wildlife to have the Lesser Prairie Chicken re-listed as an endangered species. "So that will start again," said B...
CLOVIS — Roswell Goddard picked a good night to get hot from the field. On the other hand, Clovis High's girls picked a bad time to struggle. The Lady Rockets put together runs of 11 and 13 points in the first half, separated only by a 3-pointer from CHS junior Teya Morris, and cruised to a 63-45 victory on Tuesday night at Rock Staubus Gym. Senior guard Mikaela Kolker led three players in double figures for Goddard (10-6), scoring nine of her game-high 21 points in the o...
PORTALES — Behind a 29-point performance from last season's 5A State Player of the Year, Jaedyn De La Cerda, the Roswell girls basketball team handed Portales its third straight loss, toppling the Rams 65-56 Tuesday night. Rams coach Wade Fraze said of the Coyotes standout, "She was the player of the year last year on the state championship team and signed with UNM (University of New Mexico); that says enough right there. I feel like the caliber of player she is, I thought w...
CLOVIS — It's a pretty tall order, but Clovis High's boys could actually head into District 2-6A play next week at the .500 mark. The Wildcats' task is to beat a Hobbs squad which thumped them by 30 points last Saturday at Hobbs. Nevertheless, they'll have a chance to reach break-even after improving to 7-8 for the season with a 51-48 win over Roswell Goddard on Tuesday night at The Rock. Junior guard Jakeem Wynn scored 19 points and junior center Jonathan Williams added 12 a...
PORTALES — Behind the 29-point performance of last season’s Class 5A player of the year, Jaedyn De La Cerda, the Roswell girls basketball team handed Portales its third straight loss, toppling the Lady Rams 65-56 on Tuesday night at the Ram Athletic Center. Rams coach Wade Fraze said of the Coyotes standout, “She was the player of the year last year on the state championship team and signed with UNM (University of New Mexico),” PHS coach Wade Fraze said of De La Rosa. “That says enough right there. “I feel like the caliber...
SUMMARIES Tuesday Boys Clovis 51, Roswell Goddard 48 Roswell Goddard (8-8) — Jesse Reyes 2, Xavier Garcia 2, Tommy Madrid 2, LeAnthoney Harrison 26, Dalin Stanford 14, Hunter Beene 2. Totals 18 7-13 48. Clovis (7-8) — Brandon Romero 4, Dominick Urioste 2, Taitt Kuchta 6, Jakeem Wynn 19, David Rosemond 4, Leroy Wilson 4, Jonathan Williams 12. Totals 22 7-10 51. Goddard 12 14 9 13 — 48 Clovis 18 8 12 13 — 51 3-pointers — Roswell Goddard, Harrison 5. Clovis, none. Junior varsity — Clovis 61, Roswell Goddard 36. Portales 81...
Clovis Municipal Schools is advertising on its website for the vacant head football coach's job at the high school. Eric Roanhaus resigned last month, following 39 years as head coach. The application process is listed as open until filled, with a stipend of $13,975 annually. Requirements include helping “each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of disciplines, team work, and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem,” enforcing “discipline and sportsmanship behav...
PORTALES — After a short rest from the court, the Portales boys basketball team took care of business Tuesday night, holding off a fast pace assault by Lovington high for the win, 81-70. Led by Junior Ramirez with his first career triple-double (11 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds), the Rams had five players in double figures, showing the versatility and depth of their team. Jeremie Karngbaye led all scorers with 20 points, Braden Bridges scored 12, and Jase Wallace, T...
No “world-class” city can afford to be without a professional sports franchise. The franchise of choice appears to be a National Football League team. If you don’t believe the above statements, just ask the commissioner of the NFL. If you can’t get Paul Tagliabue on the phone, ask former Gov. Bill Richardson, who wanted to bring professional football to Albuquerque. Among the many things a pro sports operation brings to municipalities is opportunity for residents to vote thems...
On this date ... 1967: A man and two boys were killed when a small plane crashed near the Texas-New Mexico line. James Harold Norton, 28, the plane's pilot, was killed, along with his son, James Jr., 8, and Russell Langford, 7. All three victims were from the Farwell area. The plane crashed near the Nortons' Parmer County home. The Clovis News-Journal reported Norton had received his pilot's license about a week before the accident. 1962: Movies at local theaters included...
Life comes at you unexpectedly. Risks are always near — from aggressive people, the weather, or simply from Murphy’s Law. No matter where you are or what you are doing, expect the unexpected, but don’t let it consume your life. You could worry yourself to death over dangers, or you can let awareness and preparedness become a game. Yes, it can be fun. Plus, it will make your life richer because you’ll notice more. Pay attention to your surroundings. Notice people acting...
CLOVIS — Three trial dates were vacated during a docket call hearing in District Court Judge Fred Van Soelen’s courtroom Tuesday morning. A trial date was vacated for Margarito Hernandez-Rodriguez, who is facing a charge of criminal sexual penetration in the third degree. The charge was filed Oct. 28 of 2015. Hernandez-Rodriguez appeared Tuesday morning with Attorney Benjamin Herrmann representing him. Attorney Rebecca Ralph represented the state. Herrmann requested continuance and said an interview with an alleged vic...
While volunteer fire departments in Roosevelt and Curry counties have not experienced any decrease in state funding this fiscal year, there is an increasing need for firefighters. John Mohon, fire chief in Milnesand, said that because of a declining population of young people, volunteers at his department are only 10, far short of the 20-30 he would like to see. “Young people seem to be moving out, and our kids have moved on to other towns. That’s also decreased our membership. There’s no one coming to live out in the count...
An arrangement outlining the rendering of services and payment for such between the city and county is on hold, as more information is being sought. The Clovis City Commission tabled approval of the Joint Powers Agreement between the city and county after a motion by Commissioner Fidel Madrid, who sought specific data on the amount of funds spent on jail inmates, fire protection efforts and other services. Officials said in the late 1990s the city and county entered into a universal service agreement that would cover all of...
The following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Thursday • 7:04 a.m.: Criminal damage up to $1,000, possession of methamphetamines, 200 block of Pinon Street • 7:20 a.m.: Failure to yield from private drive, battery on a household member, Prince Street/Llano Estacado Boulevard • 11:24 a.m.: Criminal damage up to $1,000, aggravated battery, 2500 block of Axtell Street • 5:07 p.m.: Larceny up to $500, 100 block of Calle De Oro • 7:30 p.m.: Failure t...
Some of President-elect Donald Trump’s tweets are like nails raking across a chalkboard — to borrow a metaphorical relic. Then again, with the stroke of a tweet, it appears he derailed, at least temporarily, House Republicans’ plan to gut the independent ethics panel charged with reviewing allegations of misconduct against members of the House of Representatives and their staffs. The episode showed not only the strength the soon-to-be president wields over his party, it could be an insight into the willingness of House Repub...
Today • Portales MainStreet Board — 5:30 p.m. at the Yam Theatre. Information: 575-226-3783 Thursday • Commission on Older Adults — 3 p.m. at city hall, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 • Curry County Commission — 9 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-763-6016 Tuesday • Clovis MainStreet — 11:30 a.m. at 418 N. Main, Clovis. Information: 575-309-8370 • Cultural and Ethnic Affairs Committee — Noon at city hall, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 This calendar is a daily listing of area public meetings. To...
Today • Toddler Time — 10 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-763-9683 • Preschool storytime — 10:30 a.m. at Portales Public Library. Book: Snow Much Fun. Information: 575-356-3940 • Teen program — 4:30 p.m. at Portales Public Library. Game day: Xbox One free play. Information: 575-356-3940 Thursday • Portales Chamber banquet — 6 p.m. at the Yam Theatre. Cost: $25 each, $180 table of 8. Information: 575-356-8541 • Preschool storytime — 6 p.m. at Portales Public Library. Book: Snow Much Fun. Information: 5...
The following is a sampling of calls for Portales police, fire and sheriff: Friday • 3:03 p.m.: Remove subject, 1600 block South Globe Avenue • 4:39 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident without injuries, South Roosevelt Road R/South Roosevelt Road 3, report taken • 5:31 p.m.: Ambulance requested, Fourth Street/Avenue F • 5:45 p.m.: Theft report, 1100 block West Fir Street • 6:58 p.m.: Theft in progress, location unknown • 8:53 p.m.: Verbal domestic, 100 block South Globe Avenue Saturday • 1:04 a.m.: Fire/still alarm, 1600 block Ea...
