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New Mexico report This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after the report is compiled may differ, as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities. Northeast Cimarron River — Stream flow below Eagle Nest on Monday was .70 cfs. We had no reports from anglers this week. Conchas Lake — Fishing was slow for all species. Cowles Ponds — We had no reports from...
New Mexico report This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after the report is compiled may differ, as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities. Northeast Cimarron River — Stream flow below Eagle Nest on Monday was .70 cfs. We had no reports from anglers this week. Conchas Lake — Fishing was slow for all species. Cowles Ponds — We had no reports from...
Following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police: Monday • 3:27 a.m.: Failure to appear (misdemeanor), 1100 block of West Ninth • 3:27 a.m.: Burglary (auto), 600 block of North Oak • 4:50 a.m.: Unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, 3100 block of Ross • 7:33 a.m.: Improper lane change, Mabry and Norris • 8:11 a.m.: Unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, 500 block of North Norris • 8:59 a.m.: Following too close, Brady and Prince • 9:38 a.m.: Larceny up to $500, 2800 block of E. Brady • 10:19 a.m.: Aba...
Today Thanksgiving Potluck — 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Community Services Center, 1100 Community Way., Portales. Information: 575-356-8576 Healthier Holiday Habits — 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Community Services Center, Community Room, 1100 Community Way., Portales. Information: 575-356-8576 Thursday Ribbon Cutting — 7 a.m. Curry County Administrative Offices, 417 Gidding St., Clovis. Axtell side. Information: 575-763-3435 Transitioning to a Facility and Letting Go of Possessions — 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Cheyenne Trails Apartments, 1504 Red Cloud P...
Friday Board of county commissioners — 9 a.m. Clovis-Carver Public Library, north annex, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-6016 This calendar is a daily listing of area publics. To place an item on the calendar, call the newsroom at 575-763-6991 or e-mail: [email protected]...
Staff report Clovis’ Raymond Mondragon, economic development director for Eastern Plains Council of Governments, was recently named one of six recipients of the New Mexico IDEA association’s annual awards. NMIDEA President Therese Varela announced the awards in a news release. It recognized individuals for their outstanding contribution and efforts on behalf of the association, their communities and New Mexico. Award recipients were nominated by their peers and selected by a panel of NMIDEA’s board of directors. Mondr...
On this date ... 1971: A Clovis man had been found guilty of killing his wife following a quarrel. A Ninth District Court jury deliberated less than two hours before finding Charles Chambers, 57, guilty of first-degree murder. Chambers was accused of shooting his wife, Lola, in the mouth with a rifle on Dec. 1, 1970. He pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. He was sentenced to life in prison. 1961: Officials from Lincoln County and De Baca County were in court, arguing about whether to move Billy the Kid’s body from F...
Publisher Change is important in any industry — journalism is no different. Beginning Sunday, our staff will begin producing an innovative newspaper that will be distributed across the High Plains region of New Mexico and into the western portion of Texas. Let me be the first to introduce you to The Eastern New Mexico News. While the name of the papers will change, our commitment to cover Curry and Roosevelt counties and surrounding communities will only get stronger. Instead of stretching our staffs thin, we’re becoming mor... Full story
Staff photo: Tony Bullocks Clovis firefighters battle the blaze at Affordable Automotive near the intersection of Seventh and Ash streets. Staff report Cars in for repair were destroyed and one person was treated for burns after a fire broke out at an auto repair shop in the 700 block of Ash Street in Clovis on Tuesday afternoon. “I understand they were working on a vehicle and somehow something got going,” said Clovis Fire Department Battalion Chief Dale Hand of the fire at... Full story
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Now that the votes are in and counted we know that Donald J. Trump will be the next president of the United States. Headlines, still treating Trump with the same consideration they showed during the election cycle, describe him as being “Holed up in Trump Tower,” rather than stating, “Trump is at home working on staffing his administration.” Rube Render Americans will have to wait and see how the new president will govern. Who will be secretary of such and such, what will be h... Full story
Now that the votes are in and counted we know that Donald J. Trump will be the next president of the United States. Headlines, still treating Trump with the same consideration they showed during the election cycle, describe him as being “Holed up in Trump Tower,” rather than stating, “Trump is at home working on staffing his administration.” Rube Render Americans will have to wait and see how the new president will govern. Who will be secretary of such and such, what will be h...
In the wake of the election, about half of those who continue to play the voting game are pretty upset because the candidate they didn’t want to win has been foisted upon them. Or because the one they wanted, lost. Kent McManigal This time around it was hard to see the difference in all but a few rabid fans. Many of you are scared of what America will become during a Trump presidency. You fear a Trump administration the way others feared a Clinton presidency. Perhaps you b...
In the wake of the election, about half of those who continue to play the voting game are pretty upset because the candidate they didn’t want to win has been foisted upon them. Or because the one they wanted, lost. Kent McManigal This time around it was hard to see the difference in all but a few rabid fans. Many of you are scared of what America will become during a Trump presidency. You fear a Trump administration the way others feared a Clinton presidency. Perhaps you b... Full story
As the state of New Mexico continues to struggle with a $458 million projected budget shortfall this fiscal year — and the state’s courts deal with self-imposed cuts including a $500,000 reduction in mileage reimbursement for judges, court staff, jurors, interpreters and court-ordered witnesses — it is important to recognize that short-term savings can have long-term costs. So the return on investment the state’s specialty courts deliver in reduced recidivism and helping defendants become productive contributing members...
As the state of New Mexico continues to struggle with a $458 million projected budget shortfall this fiscal year — and the state’s courts deal with self-imposed cuts including a $500,000 reduction in mileage reimbursement for judges, court staff, jurors, interpreters and court-ordered witnesses — it is important to recognize that short-term savings can have long-term costs. So the return on investment the state’s specialty courts deliver in reduced recidivism and helping defendants become productive contributing members...
MANAGING EDITOR [email protected] A man accused of shooting a Clovis police officer earlier this year is also facing unrelated charges from 2015 in which he is accused of drug possession and assault on a peace officer. Anthony M. Baca, 34, was in court on Tuesday asking evidence in the 2015 case be suppressed. Judge Fred Van Soelen said he would review the arguments and make a ruling as soon as possible. Baca’s attorney, Brett Carter, argued a Clovis Police Department patrolman who stopped Baca had no definitive reason t...
The following is a sampling of calls for Portales police, fire and sheriff: Monday • 11:37 a.m.: Burglary report, 900 block West 15th Street • 11:40 a.m.: Ambulance requested, 1400 block South Main Avenue • 12:43 p.m.: Fraud, 1600 block East Spruce Street • 3:16 p.m.: Domestic in progress, 1300 block South Avenue C • 3:59 p.m.: Fraud, 1600 block East Spruce Street • 4:01 p.m.: Reckless driver, location unknown • 6:29 p.m.: Shoplifting in progress, 1600 block South Avenue D • 9:05 p.m.: Fire/still alarm, 1500 South Avenue K... Full story
Staff writer [email protected] Road Superintendent Ricky Lovato reported to Roosevelt County commissioners the official priorities for road improvements during a workshop session. Listings included capital outlay and Local Government Road Fund (LGRF) projects, such as school bus routes and co-op roads, as well as potential road closures for fiscal year 2018. School bus projects are as follows: • Caliche on one mile of South Roosevelt Road Q between South Roosevelt Road 7 and 8 • Chipseal on one mile of South Roosevelt...
The following were actions taken at the Tuesday commission meeting in the county courthouse: • County Treasurer Layle Sanchez reported a general fund balance of $1.5 million as of Oct. 31. Sanchez added 20 percent of property taxes were collected as of Tuesday morning. “We’re right on target for meeting our budget for current and delinquent property taxes,” said Sanchez. • Commissioners approved 13 health care claims presented by Health Care Assistance Administrator Carol Flores. The claims total $14,394.46, Flores said. • C...
Staff Writer [email protected] The bond for a Portales man accused of drug trafficking was lowered Tuesday during a district court hearing. Chance Plummer, who was one of 11 drug-related arrests in April, had his bond lowered to a $25,000 cash surety bond. District Judge Donna Mowrer denied a request from Plummer’s attorney, James Klipstine, to grant him an appearance bond. According to Klipstine, an appearance bond would allow his client to be released and would require that he comply with his conditions of r...
The following were actions taken at the Portales Municipal Schools Board of Education meeting Monday in the L.C. Cozzens Administrative Offices Building: • Board members approved the minutes of their Oct. 17 meeting and Oct. 26 special meeting. • Portales High School student Ashrey Shah was recognized by the board for being selected to play in the National Association for Music Education All-National Honor Band Nov. 11-13 in Grapevine, Texas. • Board members approved a resolution and proclamation of the regular school distr... Full story
Today • Preschool storytime — 10:30 a.m. at Portales Public Library. Story: Turkey Lurkey. Information: 575-356-3940 • Teen program — 4:30 p.m. at the Portales Public Library. Game day: Kinect Sports Heroes. Information: 575-356-3940 • Saxophone studio recital — 7 p.m. in Buchanan Hall at ENMU. Admission: Free. Information: 575-562-1011 Thursday • Tween program — 4:30 p.m. at the Portales Public Library for ages 9-12. Activity: Mini Zines. Information: 575-356-3940 • Preschool storytime — 6:30 p.m. at Portales Public Lib... Full story
Nov. 16 On this date ... 1971: A Clovis man had been found guilty of killing his wife following a quarrel. A Ninth District Court jury deliberated less than two hours before finding Charles Chambers, 57, guilty of first-degree murder. Chambers was accused of shooting his wife, Lola, in the mouth with a rifle on Dec. 1, 1970. He pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. He was sentenced to life in prison. 1961: Officials from Lincoln County and De Baca County were in court,... Full story
Change is important in any industry — journalism is no different. Beginning Sunday, our staff will begin producing an innovative newspaper that will be distributed across the High Plains region of New Mexico and into the western portion of Texas. Let me be the first to introduce you to The Eastern New Mexico News. While the name of the papers will change, our commitment to cover Curry and Roosevelt counties and surrounding communities will only get stronger. Instead of s... Full story
