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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Last month, the leading lights of journalism reported (with a trace of smugness) the results of a study showing that adolescents who took a pledge of sexual abstinence were almost as likely as those who took no pledges to contract sexually transmitted diseases. The Washington Post noted that the report "sparked an immediate, bitter debate over the wisdom of teaching premarital abstinence." Bill Smith, vice president of the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States, crowed, "Not only do virginity...
Marshall burrito situation handled well I want to commend local police, the staff at Marshall Junior High and any others involved in the speedy response to the alarm on Thursday morning. I know it was not a "textbook" perfectly run situation, but thank God we live in a town that is not used to situations like this. I think that for the most part it was handled well. Thanks to the staff at the school for not panicking and for keeping my daughter from being traumatized. Thank you also to the person who was paying enough attenti... Full story
Services: Have been held. Mrs. Nancy Simnacher. 59, of Portales, died Sunday, May 1, 2005, at Covenant Lakeside Hospital in Lubbock. She was born on June 14, 1945, in Clovis, to Dollie and Herman Roberson. She grew up in Farwell. She married Gene Newman in 1960. In the early 1970’s they settled in Portales. In 1982 she married Leon Simnacher. For the past several years she and Joe Gammill have been life partners. She was a member of the VFW Ladies’ Auxiliary. Family members said she was an accomplished pool player and she...
Services: Have been held. Johnny Castillo, 40, of Clovis, died Saturday, April 30, 2005, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock. He was born on July 5, 1964, in Muleshoe, to Fidencio and Catarina Castillo. He married Barbara Vargas on July 29, 1994, in Bovina. He was a laborer at Excel. Family members said he enjoyed sports. He was preceded in death by his mother; and a sister, Margie Castillo. Survivors include his wife, Barbara of Lawrenceville, Ga.; four sons, Roland Castillo of Lawrenceville, Ga., Johnny Castillo Jr. and...
Services: Have been held. Adam Romero, 15, of Clovis, died Saturday, April 30, 2005, in Curry County. He was born on July 8, 1989, in Clovis, to Richard Romero and Debra Gallegos. He was a sophomore at Clovis High School. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. He received a character of the month award at Marshall Junior High School. Family members said he enjoyed art, music, hanging out with friends, fishing, hunting and playing sports with family. Survivors include his father; his mother; his step-mother, Peggy Tr...
State police officer James Brown has filed two Equal Opportunity Commission complaints against his employer for what he describes as a hostile work environment. The 42-year-old state police patrolman stationed in Clovis since August 2003 says he was unable to resolve the problem internally. Brown’s latest complaint, filed with the New Mexico Human Rights Division in March, alleges department officials have subjected him to harassment and retaliation since he filed his first complaint in October. “I’m just hoping that no ot...
Salmonella cases reported in Curry and Roosevelt counties are linked to young poultry from a New Mexico hatchery, state officials said. A total of nine people from New Mexico and four other states have reported salmonella infections in the past two months, most cases occurring in children age 1 or younger, according to the Associated Press. There is one case each in Curry and Roosevelt counties. Public Information Officer Deborah Davis with the New Mexico Health Department said salmonella is common in poultry. “This is s... Full story
It was a ladder and a light bulb that most recently reminded Bethany Hiller of the man who is missing in her life — her husband, a Cannon Air Force Base senior airman deployed Kyrgzstan in central Asia. “It’s the little things that you take for granted,” said 22-year-old Hiller, who resides in a two-story house on the Cannon Air Force Base and usually saves maintenance chores for her husband. But it isn’t only the little things that have changed since her husband’s deployment. Hiller left her job as a bank teller to be close...
ALBUQUERQUE — Solid ball-striking helped Clovis High senior Guillermo Chavez make up for a few hiccups in his putting game as he shot the day’s only round under-par to lead the Wildcats to their fifth straight District 4-5A boys golf title. Chavez fired a 2-under 70 Monday at Arroyo Del Oso Golf Course, beating out senior teammate Travis Reid and Sandia’s Nate Meadors by six strokes for individual honors. Clovis shot a 314 as a team and beat host Cibola by six strokes. “I still had some problems on the greens — I had two 3... Full story
The state’s unemployment rate has been steadily increasing — up to 5.9 percent in March, higher than February’s 5.6 percent and January’s 5.3, according to state officials. In Curry County, February saw a jobless jump up to 5 percent in February from last year’s 4.5. State Department of Labor economist Mark Boyd said there is no reason for alarm. “Our unemployment rate is deceptive,” Boyd said. “There are usually jobs available.” Clovis resident Bryan Adame had no trouble finding a new position when he left his last job as a...
When they bite, it itches. But mosquitoes can be more than just annoying. They can also spread disease. City of Clovis officials are asking for the community’s help in controlling mosquitoes this spring. While mosquitoes are not an immediate threat in the city, Vector Control Officer Francis Warner wants the public to be aware of the things it can do to control biting mosquitoes. “Residents can help us out by eliminating any standing water around their homes,” said Warner, indicating items such as bird baths, water troughs, e...
A warrant was issued Monday for the teenage driver in Saturday’s fatal car accident north of Clovis. Charles Valero, 16, is being charged with vehicular homicide and driving while under the influence of alcohol, officials said. District Attorney Matthew Chandler said he met with New Mexico State Police officers Monday and signed the arrest warrant. State police officials said they expected the warrant to be served late Monday. The charges stem from a car accident early Saturday morning that led to the death of Adam Romero, 1... Full story
A warrant was issued Monday for the teenage driver in Saturday’s fatal car accident north of Clovis. Charles Valero, 16, is being charged with vehicular homicide and driving while under the influence of alcohol, officials said. District Attorney Matthew Chandler said he met with New Mexico State Police officers Monday and signed the arrest warrant. State police officials said they expected the warrant to be served late Monday. The charges stem from a car accident early Saturday morning that led to the death of Adam Romero, 1...
Staff and Wire Reports State police officer James Brown has filed two Equal Opportunity Commission complaints against his employer for what he describes as a hostile work environment. The 42-year-old state police patrolman stationed in Clovis since August 2003 says he was unable to resolve the problem internally. Brown’s latest complaint, filed with the New Mexico Human Rights Division in March, alleges department officials have subjected him to harassment and retaliation since he filed his first complaint in October. ...
Nancy Simnacher, 59 Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Wheeler Mortuary Chapel in Portales. Mrs. Nancy Simnacher, 59, of Portales, died Sunday, May 1, 2005, at Covenant Lakeside Hospital in Lubbock. She was born on June 14, 1945, in Clovis, to Dollie and Herman Roberson. She grew up in Farwell. She married Gene Newman in 1960. In the early 1970’s they settled in Portales. In 1982 she married Leon Simnacher. For the past several years she and Joe Gammill have been life partners. She was a member of the VFW Ladies’ Auxiliary. Fam...
Frank Pena said that when he returned from the Vietnam War in 1970, he had an extensive network of family and friends that supported him and showed him appreciation. Others weren’t as lucky as Pena, and the local Veterans of Foreign Wars post is taking this week to show what appreciation it can for its veterans. The first event was Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day, held Sunday at the Becky Sharp Auditorium, on the campus of Eastern New Mexico University. Event organizers said that May 1 was celebrated as Loyalty Day, and V...
The City Finance Committee officials are looking at an estimated $47,891 deficit for the 2005-06 fiscal year, but City Manager Debi Lee hopes a continuation of economic success will make up the difference. City finance committee members held their second budget hearing on Monday and Lee said a final budget will need to be sent to the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration by June 1. Lee estimates revenues of $5.3 million for the 2005-06 fiscal year. The revenue, coupled with a transfer of $1,226,055 from utility... Full story
Ninth Judicial District Judge Stephen Quinn sentenced a Portales man to 18 years in the department of corrections for first-degree child abuse. Robert Neely, 24, was ordered to serve 18 years in the department of corrections on Monday afternoon. Neely is currently being held at the Roosevelt County Detention Center. Neely was indicted on Jan. 18 on first-degree child abuse charges and was accused of injuring his son, who was three-months old at the time of the incident. The baby was taken to Roosevelt General Hospital.... Full story
Monday’s conditions in Portales were cold and overcast, and weather forecasters predict a week of rain. Monday saw Portales receive just two-hundredths of an inch of rain, but a 40-degree day and overcast weather helped create the “illusion” of more precipitation according to James Kratzer, a meterologist at Cannon Air Force Base’s weather center. “Whenever it’s overcast and dreary ... the illusion is that we always got more than we did,” said Kratzer, who added that snow was reported in Amarillo and as close as Tucumcari. “U...
Grace McMillan Services:Have been held. Grace Carmen McMillan, 91 of Andover, Kan., died Friday, April 15, 2005, at the Life Care Center in Andover. She was born on Jan. 29, 1914, in Burleson County near Caldwell, Texas, to Faris Jackson and Mamie Fine Terry. She married H.F. McMillan on Oct. 4, 1931, in Clovis. She was a homemaker. Family members said she loved gardening and drawing. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Boyd McMillan; a sister; and four brothers. Survivors include three daughters,...
Dick Blakey Services:Have been held. Dick Blakey, 46, of Silver City and Andrews, Texas, died Monday, April 10, 2005, in Silver City. He was born on March 10, 1959, in Portales, to Joann and Buster Blakey. He grew up in Causey and attended school in Causey and Dora. He graduated from Dora High School in 1977. After high school, he worked at B&B Livestock. He had been employed at the gold mine in Winnemucca, Nev. and for the past month he had been working in the copper mines at Silver City. He married Lesli Davis on Jan. 3,...
Kathryn Coffman Services: Have been held. Kathryn Coffman, 91, of Portales, died Wednesday April 13, 2005, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales. She was born on August 4, 1913, in Red River County, Texas, to Nellie and George T. Hale. She married Leslie Worth Coffman on Nov. 29, 1936, in Portales. She grew up in Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico and graduated from Floyd High School. She married Leslie Worth Coffman on Nov. 29, 1936, in Portales. In the mid-1960s, she worked for Eastern New Mexico University in the...
Maria de Gonzalez Services: Have been held. Maria Guadalupe S. de Gonzalez, 92. of Clovis, died Monday, April 11, 2005, at the Retirement Ranch in Clovis. She was born on Feb. 26, 1913, in Cerralvo Nuevo Leon, Mexico, to Matilde and Crisanta Villareal Salazar. She married Adan Gonzalez on Sept. 16, 1934, in Cerralvo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. They came to the United States in 1939 and settled in San Benito, Texas. She moved to Clovis In 1974. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters; a brother; and a grandson, Jorge... Full story
Robert Evans Services: Have been held. Robert Eldon “Bob” Evans, 72, of Kenna, died Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center in Roswell. He was born on Dec. 15, 1932, in Conemaugh, Pa., to Rose and Charles Evans. He joined the Army at age 16 and during his 21-year military career, he was stationed at numerous locations around the world. He served in the Korean and Vietnam wars, attaining a final rank of Chief Warrant Officer 2. His many awards included three Purple Hearts and the Army Commendation Medal....
Sherry Ann Richardson, 48, of Clovis, died Sunday, April 10, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis. She was born Sept. 2, 1956, in Clovis, to Walter C. and Dorothy Ward Powers. She worked at the Portales News Tribute and was a member of Sacred Heart Church. She is survived by her mother, Dorothy Bohannan of Clovis; a sister, Rhonda Thompson (and husband, Dwight) of Clovis; two nephews, John and Mark Thompson of Clovis; and one great-nephew. Father Sotero Sena will officiate the services. Arrangements are by... Full story
