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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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In almost 88 years on this planet, Dolores Penrod has often been a rebel, but never without a cause. Penrod may be best known in eastern New Mexico for founding the Community Services Center in Portales in 1965, then serving as its executive director until her retirement in 1999. She credits her deep roots in social work to her long line of German Lutheran ancestors who were protesters before they came to the United States more than 2 1/2 centuries ago. "My family was...
CLOVIS — A resident's effort to have stop signs placed at every unmarked intersection in the city was halted early in its tracks Wednesday morning at the Clovis Public Works Committee's regular meeting. "I know this is a longstanding issue with the city, as it's been in my heart for 20 years since I've been in town," said Kathy Elliott, speaking before the committee. "I want to make our streets safer for everyone, no matter where you live." Elliott drafted a petition to c...
Why do we always find that each year zooms by faster than the last? Here we are, once again, at the conclusion of a flurry of year-end events and activities, celebrating the accomplishments of Clovis Municipal Schools students at all grade levels. While impossible to capture and describe all of the events here, just know there have been dazzling concerts and a wide array of student programs across the district to showcase student achievements for parents and others. • One n...
On this date ... 1927: Norman Petty was born in Clovis. He opened a music studio in 1955 on West Seventh Street, attracting rock and roll legends Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison and others. Twenty Billboard Top 40 records were produced in Norman Petty Studios, including three that climbed to No. 1: • Buddy Knox's "Party Doll," which debuted on Feb. 23, 1957; • Buddy Holly's "That'll be the Day," which debuted on Aug. 12, 1957; • Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs' "Sugar Shack," which...
TEXICO — Every August, the Texico High ag mechanics program brings some of its finest metal works to the Curry County Fairgrounds and cleans up on county fair awards. This year, the students' biggest fair project is being delivered two months early, and it's staying there. A student-crafted sign to decorate the Brady Street entrance of the Curry County Events Center and Fairgrounds will likely be installed in July, capping off an effort that gives Texico kids experience and C...
ALBUQUERQUE — For Will Banister and the Modern Day Ramblers, performing music is a great way to live. And their country song and album by the same name is a winner, too. "What a Way to Live" took home awards for best country song and best country CD at Sunday's 30th Annual New Mexico Music Awards in Albuquerque. "I'm very honored," said Banister. "I'm thankful to my wife for puttin' up with all my nonsense. She stood behind me." He gave much of the credit to bandmate Johnny M...
The following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for the Portales police, Roosevelt County sheriff and area fire stations: Tuesday • 12:26 a.m.: Shots fired, 500 block East Amazon Street • 4:03 a.m.: Ambulance requested, mile marker 14 on New Mexico 88 • 6:35 a.m.: Burglary report, 800 block West Second Street • 12:44 p.m.: Ambulance requested, 500 block Chalk Hill Road • 12:48 p.m.: Remove subject, 200 block East Juniper Street • 1:39 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident hit and run, 700 block East Second Street • 1:...
The following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for the Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Monday • 6:51 a.m.: Criminal damage up to $1,000, 1200 block of Mitchell Street • 8:48 a.m.: Fraud, 2800 block of Axtell Street • 8:40 a.m.: Failure to appear, 200 block of North Pile Street • 9:41 a.m.: Abandoned vehicle, 1300 block of Traver Street • 11:18 a.m.: Failure to comply with conditions of release, 900 block of Mitchell Street • 11:32 a.m.: Battery, 1400 block of Camero Street • 2:...
ENMU faculty receive honors Here are recipients of the 2016-17 Presidential Awards for Excellence at Eastern New Mexico University: • Advising: Matthew Barlow Barlow has degrees from the University of New Mexico and the University of North Texas Health Sciences Center. He teaches courses related to human anatomy and physiology. He advises students primarily in the pre-medicine emphasis and is the faculty mentor for the Caduceus Health Society and Pre-Dental Society. His research interests include the causes and progression o...
BPA students win at national conference The Dora Chapter of Business Professionals of America had three teams qualify for the final round of competition in their events at the National Leadership Conference in Orlando. The Presentation Management Team of Lydia Barron, Maislyn Clark and Madisen Porter were presented with first place plaques at the Awards Session on May 13. Their winning presentation was a marketing analysis of Jimmy Dean Sausage. The Parliamentary Procedure Team was called to stage at the awards session and...
CHS students selected for UNM program Three Clovis High School graduates have been admitted to the University of New Mexico’s combined Bachelor of Arts and Medical Degree program. Benjamin Blanco, Mya Grimes and Aaron Sellers Jr. are among three of 28 students accepted into the program. A UNM news release said 181 applicants were considered. “Each student receives a last-dollar scholarship for their undergraduate education,” according to Tamara Clover, a recruiter for UNM. In total, their scholarships are worth more than...
Interim Chief Executive Officer Bo Beames participated in his final Roosevelt General Hospital board meeting Tuesday before handing the reins over to new chief executive officer, Kaye Green. Beames said the hospital was welcoming and he is always available to help. “It was a labor of love,” he said. “I can’t thank everyone enough.” Beames was with the hospital throughout its accreditation process and said his goal was to get that all finalized before Green takes on the full duties. Action in the meeting included: • The boa...
PORTALES — An Albuquerque man was killed in a vehicle crash Tuesday just outside Portales. New Mexico State Police officers investigated a fatal crash involving a semi-tractor trailer and a van, according to a state police press release. The crash occurred about 3:30 p.m. on New Mexico 206 in Roosevelt County. The initial investigation indicated a van traveling north collided with the rear of a semi-tractor trailer also traveling north, the release said. The driver of the van, William Hamilton Tinlin, 58, of Albuquerque d...
PORTALES — Finance Director Marilyn Rapp presented Portales city councilors with a balanced but uncertain interim budget at their Tuesday night meeting. Rapp said there is a slight reduction in revenue in the city’s general fund for the upcoming 2017-18 fiscal year, but if anything changes in the special legislative session — which began Wednesday — revenue numbers could be reduced further. Councilors approved the interim budget. Rapp said local and state shared gross receipts taxes make up 73 percent of the city’s revenue....
LAS CRUCES — A Melrose High graduate has landed his first head basketball coaching job. Michael Nanez, a 1995 Melrose High grad, was promoted to the top position at Onate High School Wednesday after eight seasons as an assistant — the last three as the top varsity assistant to Saul Perez, who left the Knights in April and endorsed Nanez for the position. The hire was first reported by the Las Cruces Sun-News. "When I started here with Coach Perez, it was a goal," Nanez told the newspaper. "I knew I had to learn the ins and...
PORTALES - New Mexico Department of Agriculture officials visited Portales on Tuesday to tell ag producers they will be charged an additional fee for becoming organic certified. NMDA Marketing and Development Division Director David Lucero referenced a meeting with locals in August 2016 to discuss with them the possibilities for NMDA's organic program. In August, Lucero had told ranchers and dairy operators that program fees were not offering enough financing to keep the...
Today • Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority — 1 p.m. in Elida. Information: 575-935-4264 Tuesday • Relay for Life Committee — 5:15 p.m. in Ingram Room at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-714-1925 • Relay for Life Captains — 6:15 p.m. in Ingram Room at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-714-1925 This calendar is a daily listing of area public meetings. To place an item on the calendar, call the newsroom at 575-763-6991 or e-mail: [email protected]...
Today • Towel Day — 6 p.m. in Ingram Room at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Bring a towel for fun and games. Snacks welcome. Information: 575-763-9687 • Movie night — 6 p.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Movie: “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.” Admission free. Information: 575-769-7840 • Portales High School Maypole — 7 p.m. at Ram Athletic Center. Information: 575-356-7000 • Red Nose Day — 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at Hillcrest Park. Information: 575-769-2103 Friday • Portales High School graduation — 7 p.m. at Greyhound Arena. Info...
