Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Admittedly, waking up to snow last week after several summer-like days was a bit odd. But coupled with rain over the weekend, the moisture is just the kind of springtime boost the area desperately needed to calm the dust and spark growth. To naturally achieve green grass, colorful flowers and fluffy trees it’s going to take a few more rainy days, but make no mistake, in these parts, a little rain does quite a bit. Starving for any kind of hydration, it never fails that s...
AUSTIN, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University’s Melina Gryschka capped a strong performance in the Texas Relays on Saturday, finishing sixth in the women’s 1,500 with a time of 4 minutes, 28.45 seconds. Gryschka, the only ENMU athlete competing in Austin on Saturday, while the rest of the team was in Albuquerque for the University of New Mexico’s Don Kirby Tailwind Invitational. Earlier in the Texas Relays, Gryschka won Thursday’s 3,000 steeplechase in 10:28.99 as the junior from Garbsen, Germany, beating out a number of...
LAWTON, Okla. — Third baseman Garlind Webster drove in five runs, including two to cap a five-run seventh inning, and Eastern New Mexico University rallied past Cameron 10-5 on Monday to earn a split of their Lone Star Conference doubleheader and the four-game series. The Aggies took the seven-inning opener 3-0 as right-hander Blake Welch tossed a two-hitter. The Greyhounds (24-10, 3-5 LSC), who hadn’t done much since winning the series opener 8-2 on Friday, appeared headed for a third loss in a row as the Aggies (20-13, 2-6...
CLOVIS — The chambers of the Curry County Commission will boast new audio-visual technology in time for the board's June 6 meeting. The comprehensive project aims to establish clear lines of communication among commissioners and their audience by utilizing 70-inch display monitors, microphones for every commissioner, headsets for the hearing impaired and a "shot clock" timer counting down the three minutes allotted to speakers during public comment periods. The improvements w...
On this date ... 1992: Arno Massey, who moved his Western Mortgage company to downtown Clovis a year earlier, said he was pleased with the results. He said professionals engaged in services such as insurance, law and real estate could thrive downtown, as his business had done. But he cautioned, "Retailing is gone from downtown. What (Main Street) needs is businesses that do not depend on the walk-by trade. There just aren't that many people walking downtown these days." 1987:...
PORTALES — Through a volley of questions from faculty members, Eastern New Mexico University presidential candidate Neal Weaver stuck to a core tenant: A greater focus on the success of students and faculty. Weaver spoke at a faculty forum Thursday in the Campus Union Building's Zia Room, along with visiting with staff, students and community members throughout the day. After Associate Professor of Economics Sue Stockly asked him about how he would work to avoid to d...
The following are a sampling of calls to dispatchers for Portales police, sheriff and fire: Thursday • 10:33 a.m.: Criminal damage in progress, 1700 block New Mexico 236, report taken • 12:41 p.m.: Assault report, walk in, report taken • 1:25 p.m.: Battery report, 600 block South Avenue A • 1:30 p.m.: Harassment report, 1500 block Arizona Drive • 2:54 p.m.: Ambulance requested, 700 block Wylie Cox Circle • 2:58 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, hit and run, walk in • 3:12 p.m.: Domestic report, 1300 block South Avenue A, rep...
The following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Friday • 12:13 a.m.: Contempt of court, Sheldon and 13th streets. • 1:57 a.m.: Battery on a household member, 300 block of West 14th Street. • 5:49 a.m.: Harassment, 1400 block of North Norris Street. • 11:04 a.m.: Failure to yield at stop sign, Purdue Avenue and Hull Street. • 1:05 p.m.: Criminal damage up to $1000, 400 block of East Grand Avenue. • 2:51 p.m.: Possession of methampheta...
The following is the schedule for the 41st annual Jack Williamson Lectureship to be held this weekend at Eastern New Mexico University: • Reading with Guests of Honor Melinda Snodgrass and Michael Cassutt: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday in the Campus Union Building, Zia Room • Lectureship Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. Friday in the Campus Union Ballroom. Lunch tickets are $10 at the door. Reservations required by Monday. • Williamson Lectureship Panels: 3-6:15 p.m. Friday, Jack Williamson Liberal Arts, room 112 • Writers’ Workshop for Colle...
The Roosevelt County Commission will meet 9 a.m. Tuesday in the Commission Room of the county courthouse. Agenda items include: • Reports from department heads and elected officials. Two of these reports include updates from County Manager Amber Hamilton on the land use town hall meetings and on reimbursement for damages form the Goliath storm. • Discussion and possible road closure request for South Roosevelt Road 5, three miles west of AL by Hamilton, Commissioner Paul Grider and Buddy and Donna Taylor • Requests for dispo...
A workshop will be held before today’s Portales City Council meeting to explore the city’s water supply options. The workshop will begin at 5 p.m. in the Memorial Building and will feature a presentation by Senior Engineer Jennifer Hill and Professional Geologist Amy Ewing, both of Daniel B. Stephens and Associates. City Manager Sammy Standefer said the city is bringing in specialists, “just increasing our knowledge.” “It’s just an informational meeting regarding water and potential water sources. It’s just looking at al...
The Curry County Commission will meet 9 a.m. Tuesday at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library. Agenda items include: • A request to have Spectra apply for a governmental liquor license for the Curry County Mounted Patrol Arena. According to a request from Events Center and Fairgrounds Manager Joelle Reed, requests have been made to serve alcohol at a June team roping event and bull, buck and bareback riding championship during the Curry County Fair. The anticipated 120-day processing time, Reed notes, means t...
PRMC celebrates free meal program CLOVIS — Plains Regional Medical Center has celebrated its inaugural year of offering free meals and snacks to children visiting the hospital, according to a PRMC release. The hospital, as part of a partnership with the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service Southwest Region, provided 2,985 meals between February 2016 and February 2017. “At Plains Regional Medical Center, we want to do what we can to help the children of Curry County,” PRMC Administrator Vince DiFranco said in the release...
ROOSEVELT COUNTY — One person was killed late Saturday following a vehicle accident south of Clovis on U.S. 70. The accident happened about 11:40 p.m. in Roosevelt County, officials said. The name of the victim was not released. New Mexico State Police said a southbound vehicle failed to negotiate a curve, overturned and ejected one of the occupants. “The occupant came to rest in the middle of the northbound lanes and was struck by a northbound vehicle,” according to an NMSP news release. State police officials decli...
CLOVIS — Following the failure of previous negotiations, the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority is asserting eminent domain rights to secure passage through the land of a local property owner. The ENMWUA filed a lawsuit last week after its efforts to purchase a temporary construction easement from landowner Phillip Chavez and his co-owner father were unsuccessful. Attorney David Richards, representing the board, said Chavez and father would have 30 days to reply, but the parties can “resolve it at any time if the...
With taxes due in two weeks, area volunteers continue to offer free filing assistance to members of the community. "Come one, come all" is the volunteers' message. From high schoolers to seniors and everyone in between, "there are very few things we can't do," said Shelley Winn, a volunteer with the Tax-Aide program sponsored by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and the IRS. The Tax-Aide program held its sixth of seven public sessions Monday evening at the...
Today • Roosevelt County Commission — 9 a.m. in commission room at court house, Portales. Information: 575-356-5307 • Portales City Council — 6:30 p.m. in council chambers at the Memorial Building. Information: 575-356-6662 ext. 1012 • Curry County Commission — 9 a.m. in north annex at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-763-6016 • Civil Aviation Board — 5:30 p.m. at Clovis airport. Information: 575-769-7890 • Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board — 5:30 p.m. at north annex of Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information:...
Today • Afterschool at the library — 4:30 p.m. at Portales Public Library for grades K-6. Information: 575-356-3940 Wednesday • Toddler Time — 10 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7840 • Preschool storytime — 10:30 a.m. at Portales Public Library. Book: ABCs and 123s. Information: 575-356-3940 • Teen program — 4:30 p.m. at Portales Public Library for ages 13-18. Game day: Xbox One free play. Information: 575-356-3940 Thursday • Preschool story hour — 10 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. The...
Column on ENERCON project way off base Regarding David Stevens’ column in Sunday’s paper headlined, “Relax, James neighbors, and mind your own.” The opinion is off base. He should do some research into the issue before he jumps to conclusions. Has he attended any meetings? Is he aware this is a community consent-based process that we are in? Even the Department of Energy is giving us the right to stand against this project. Stevens claims there are “a couple dozen” community members against this. The truth is we have over 9...
