Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Today Afterschool S.T.E.A.M. — 4:30 p.m. Portales Public Library, 218 S. Avenue B., Portales. Information: 575-356-3940 United Blood Services- Blood Drive — 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. ENMRSH Inc., 2700 E. Seventh St., Clovis. Information: 575-625-9743 Wednesday Preschool Storytime — 10:30 a.m. Portales Public Library, 218 S. Avenue B., Portales. Information: 575-356-3940 United Blood Services- Blood Drive — Noon-3 p.m. ENMU BSU Christian Challenge, 1307 S. Avenue K., Portales. Information: 575-625-9743 Thursday Preschool Storytime — 6...
Following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Friday • 10:02 a.m.: Larceny up to $500, 1200 block of Sycamore Street. • 11:01 a.m.: Criminal damage up to $1,000, 900 block of Mora Street. • 11:15 a.m.: Failure to appear (misdemeanor), 1600 block of North Prince Street. • 12:48 p.m.: Failure to yield intersection, Sixth and Lea streets. • 2:51 p.m.: Improper turn, 1900 block of North Thornton Street. • 3:08 p.m.: Public affray, 1400 block of Cameo St...
Credit union accepts merger Clovis’ High Plains Federal Credit Union has accepted PenFed Credit Union’s proposal to merge, effective in early November. PenFed (also known as Pentagon Federal Credit Union) announced the merger on Sept. 19, stating in a press release it will gain more than 6,000 new members through the partnership. Established in 1935 as the War Department Credit Union, PenFed serves 1.4 million members worldwide and boasts $20 billion in assets. The credit union is based out of Alexandria, Virginia. Pen...
On this date ... 1976: A coyote, a monkey, a raccoon and a Tasmanian devil had been returned to their homes at Clovis’ Hillcrest Park Zoo, but only after several dramatic chases. Officials said someone with wire cutters had freed the animals from their cages overnight. Police were first notified a coyote was roaming the streets near Ash and 14th. After a lengthy chase, five uniformed officers cornered the animal in an alley at Sycamore and Seventh streets. Limey Thomas, who lived at 1102 E. Seventh, heard about the pursuit a...
Staff report The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education is expected to take the first step toward asking voters to renew $20 million in general obligation bonds next year. During its 5:30 p.m. meeting today, the board will introduce a resolution for a Feb. 7 election to renew bonds for six years at a rate of about $67 in property tax for a $100,000 home. Two school board positions will also be on the ballot — District 1, currently held by Kyle Snider, and District 2, currently held by Cindy Osburn. Voting would take p...
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Staff photo: Brooke Finch Clovis food truck owner Byron Beevers assembles a bacon cheeseburger for a customer on Friday. Staff Writer [email protected] When Aaron Crandall’s business is on a roll, it may mean he’s gone. Don’t worry. He’ll be back. Crandall owns one of the trendy mobile food trucks that are becoming popular throughout the Clovis-Portales area. When Crandall lost his job of seven years, he decided to try AJ’s Wings, a mobile chicken wing eatery. “I felt l...
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Correspondent photo: Steve Hansen Glenn and Kim Lubera talk about the products of the 3D Tool Company, including the 3D Broom and 3D Snow Shovel they hold. Correspondent TUCUMCARI — While living in the snow-belt city of Buffalo, N.Y., Glenn Lubera got an idea while using the snowplow attachment on his pickup truck. “Why do we scoop and toss snow away from pathways when all we really need to do is get it out of the way?” he thought. “Why can’t a shoveler of snow instead b...
Staff report COMMERCE, Texas — Senior midfielder/defender Tori Hendrickson connected on a penalty kick in the first half and the Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer team went on to beat Texas Woman’s 2-0 on Sunday in a Lone Star Conference match. The contest was moved from TWU’s field in Denton, deemed unplayable due to morning rains, to the Texas A&M-Commerce facility. Sophomore forward Mirka Zamarripa netted an insurance goal early in the second half, and the Greyhounds (2-4-1, 1-1-0 LSC) made it stand up with ju...
Staff report COMMERCE, Texas — Senior midfielder/defender Tori Hendrickson connected on a penalty kick in the first half and the Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer team went on to beat Texas Woman’s 2-0 on Sunday in a Lone Star Conference match. The contest was moved from TWU’s field in Denton, deemed unplayable due to morning rains, to the Texas A&M-Commerce facility. Sophomore forward Mirka Zamarripa netted an insurance goal early in the second half, and the Greyhounds (2-4-1, 1-1-0 LSC) made it stand up with ju...
Staff report BERNALILLO — The Clovis News Journal collected the top prize in its division at the 108th annual New Mexico Press Association Awards over the weekend. The CNJ was presented the award for General Excellence in the class of more than a dozen daily newspapers in New Mexico that have circulations under 11,000. The paper also collected 17 individual awards at the banquet held Saturday night at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa. “This is such a prestigious honor,” said CNJ publisher Rob Langrell. “We have a great...
On this date ... 1976: A coyote, a monkey, a raccoon and a Tasmanian devil had been returned to their homes at Clovis’ Hillcrest Park Zoo, but only after several dramatic chases. Officials said someone with wire cutters had freed the animals from their cages overnight. Police were first notified a coyote was roaming the streets near Ash and 14th. After a lengthy chase, five uniformed officers cornered the animal in an alley at Sycamore and Seventh streets. Limey Thomas, who lived at 1102 E. Seventh, heard about the pursuit a...
Today • Afterschool S.T.E.A.M. — 4:30 p.m. at Portales Public Library for grades K-6. Activity: Play your way. Information: 575-356-3940 Wednesday • ENMU Fall Jazz Concert — 7 p.m. in Buchanan Hall at ENMU. Admission: Free. Information: 575-562-1011 • Preschool storytime — 10:30 a.m. at Portales Public Library. Book: Apple Pie ABC. Information: 575-356-3940 • Teen program — 4:30 p.m. at the Portales Public Library. Game day — Teens’ choice. Information: 575-356-3940 Thursday • Tween program — 4:30 p.m. at Portales Public... Full story
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Staff photo: Brooke Finch Clovis food truck owner Byron Beevers offers a bacon cheeseburger for a customer on Friday. Staff Writer [email protected] When Aaron Crandall’s business is on a roll, it may mean he’s gone. Don’t worry. He’ll be back. Crandall owns one of the trendy mobile food trucks that are becoming popular throughout the Clovis-Portales area. When Crandall lost his job of seven years, he decided to try AJ’s Wings, a mobile chicken wing eatery. “I felt like t...
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File photo Families and children gather for preschool storytime at the Portales Public Library. Preschool storytime is one of a number of children-oriented events hosted at the library. Editor’s note: This is one in a series profiling city, county and other departments in Roosevelt County each week. By Kurt Munz-Raper Staff Writer [email protected] It’s exciting to see how the family programs at the Portales Public Library have grown and how they engage the com... Full story
Credit union accepts merger Clovis’ High Plains Federal Credit Union has accepted PenFed Credit Union’s proposal to merge, effective in early November. PenFed (also known as Pentagon Federal Credit Union) announced the merger on Sept. 19, stating in a press release it will gain more than 6,000 new members through the partnership. Established in 1935 as the War Department Credit Union, PenFed serves 1.4 million members worldwide and boasts $20 billion in assets. The credit union is based out of Alexandria, Virginia. Pen...
Staff Writer [email protected] Local businesses will get a chance to learn about important leadership development skills from motivational speakers, according to MainStreet officials. Portales MainStreet, along with Yucca Telecom and the city of Portales, will host the Live2Lead business conference from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 7 at the Yam Theatre with registration at 8 a.m. The seminar will be hosted by motivational speaker and author John Maxwell, according to MainStreet Executive Director Sandy Vigil. Joining him are... Full story
Staff Writer [email protected] This year’s Tour de Taco looks to be the largest event since it began three years with many riders from outside the area attending, according to Taco Box owner Tom Martin. “It looks like we’ll probably be having 125 to 150 riders this year, which will be the most we’ve had in this series. As far as riders from outside, yes, I am surprised at the number of riders from Amarillo, Lubbock and Albuquerque,” he said. Saturday will see cyclists making the 60-mile trek from Clovis to Portales... Full story
The following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Portales police, fire and sheriff: Friday • 1:10 p.m.: Domestic in progress, U.S. 70 • 1:49 p.m.: Ambulance requested, 1900 block South Avenue G • 2:06 p.m.: Larceny, walk in, report taken • 4:29 p.m.: Remove subject, 800 block West Third Street • 6:22 p.m.: Ambulance requested, 900 block East Second Street • 7:13 p.m.: Ambulance requested, 700 block West Fourth Street • 7:58 p.m.: Reckless driver, mile marker 418 on U.S. 70 • 8:19 p.m.: Trespass in pro... Full story
Today Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education — 5:30 p.m. CMS Administrative Offices, 1008 Main, Clovis. Information: 575-769-4300. Texico city meeting — 6:30 p.m. City Hall, 219 Griffin St., Texico. Information: 575-482-3314 Wednesday Public Works Committee — 8:30 a.m. City Hall, assembly room, 321 N. Connelly St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 The meetings 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: cmondragon...
