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  • Pages past - July 29

    The Staff of The News|Updated Jul 29, 2017

    On this date ... 1957: Nine people had been arrested over the weekend, most for public drunkenness. One was arrested for a car crash involving alcohol, two for fighting and one, a minor, for being passed out on Prince Street. 1957: Clovis native Kay Green, 16, was crowned the 1957 National High School Rodeo Queen. It was her first national title and followed her winning the State High School Rodeo Queen title in Santa Rosa the previous week. She competed against 300...

  • New nurses pinned at CCC

    Stephanie Losoya|Updated Jul 29, 2017

    CLOVIS — New nurses are moving forward. The summer semester for nursing students in the Practical Nurse Program and the Registered Nurse Program wrapped up in a big way as Clovis Community College held its Nurses Pinning Ceremony on Friday afternoon at the Clovis Civic Center. In total, 23 students walked across the stage to receive a pin and recognition for their long hours of studying, clinical work, and difficult exams, often times while also balancing full-time jobs and f...

  • Police locate missing woman safe

    The Staff of The News, The Staff of The News|Updated Jul 29, 2017

    CLOVIS — A Clovis woman missing since about 8 a.m. Friday was located safe about 11 hours later, police said. A "Silver Alert" was issued late Friday afternoon asking area residents be on the lookout for Lorene Darlene Gutierrez, 63. Police Lt. Daron Roach said she was confused, but appeared to be in good condition when she was located. Additional information was not provided....

  • Jail logs - July 29

    Updated Jul 29, 2017

    Booked The following were booked into local jails Thursday-Friday: Clovis • Isaac Castillo, 30, failure to appear on misdemeanor charge • Charles King, 36, aggravated driving while under the influence • David Dannheim, 39, probation violation • Mark Watson, 32, failure to pay fines • Lila Diaz, 27, probation violation • Esequiel Cordova, 19, resisting, evading or obstructing an officer • Kerry Crawford, 43, forgery, fraud • Dustin Balch, 26, battery • Wesley Chapman, 40, aggravated driving while under the influence • Elias...

  • County meeting postponed

    The Staff of The News|Updated Jul 28, 2017

    PORTALES — The Roosevelt County Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday has been rescheduled for 9 a.m. on Aug. 15. Officials said only one item was on the agenda and it was not pressing....

  • Road work scheduled in Clovis

    The Staff of The News|Updated Jul 28, 2017

    CLOVIS — Road work is scheduled next week on Manana Street between Gidding Street and Torreon Drive, according to a news release from the city of Clovis. The section of road will be closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday while Elite Communication installs fiber optics for Plateau. Information: 575-935-7511...

  • Events calendar - July 29

    Updated Jul 28, 2017

    Monday • Movie Monday — 12:45 p.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7840 Tuesday • Big Kids Activity Hour — 10 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library for ages 7-11. Information: 575-769-7840 Wednesday • Toddler Time — 10 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library for ages 10 months-3 years. Information: 575-769-7840 Thursday • Child Find screening clinic — 9 a.m.-11 a.m. at Texico schools. For children from birth-5 years. Information: 575-482-3801 • Childrens’ Storyhour — 10 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public...

  • Meetings calendar - July 29

    Updated Jul 28, 2017

    Monday • Road Viewer Committee — 9 a.m. at Milnesand Fire Department. Public meeting about possible closure of SRR 44, one mile west of NM 206. Information: 575-356-5307 • Clovis-Carver Library Board — 5:30 p.m. at the library. Information: 575-769-7840 Tuesday • Older Adults Committee — 6 p.m. town hall meeting in north annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library regarding proposed new senior center, meal site. Information: 575-769-7908 • Curry County Commission — 9 a.m. in commission chambers at county offices. Information: 57...