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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Roosevelt County commissioners in a special meeting Monday agreed to a proposed intergovernmental services agreement with the city of Portales. Terms of the agreement have been debated for more than a year, with the entities exchanging proposals back and forth. The latest proposals – submitted to the county from the city last week -- will now go back to Portales City Council for final consideration. Interim City Manager T.J. Cathey said he expects city officials will approve the deal when the Council meets next week. C...
Monday *Roosevelt County Commission special meeting - 9 a.m., Commission Room, Roosevelt County Courthouse, 109 W. First St., Portales. Information: 575-356-5307 *City of Clovis Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Committee – 5:30 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654 Tuesday *Curry County Republican Party luncheon — 11:30 a.m., K-Bob’s Steakhouse, 1600 Mabry Dr., Clovis. Information: email [email protected] Thursday *Clovis Community Colle...
Monday *City of Clovis Water Policy Advisory Committee – 8:30 a.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654 *Portales Lodger’s Tax Committee meeting – 10 a.m., City Hall, 1028 Community Way, Portales. Information: 575-356-6662 *Portales Planning and Zoning Committee meeting – 5:30 p.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. 7th St., Portales. Information: 575-356-6662 Tuesday *Roosevelt County Commission – 9 a.m., Commission Room, Roosevelt County Courthouse, 109 W. First St., Port...
Jamaal Williams may have been born in an Air Force town, but when it came time to join a branch of the military he chose the U. S. Navy. His Navy tour took him to the Mediterranean, the North Atlantic, Paris, Rome, Croatia, Jerusalem and other locales. And when he was done, he came home. Sitting in his Clovis home Tuesday, Williams shared stories of his life with The News. Q: So you are an eastern New Mexican by birth? A: I was born and raised here in Clovis. I went to Cameo...
Christmas will be celebrated two times in Clovis this year; the first celebration will be in July at Hillcrest Park Zoo. Stephanie Chavez, zoo director, presented to the commission at their regular meeting Thursday and expressed her excitement for the first ever Christmas in July. The commission unanimously approved of the event. “I love Christmas,” Chavez said. Celebrating the holiday two times a year was something Chavez wanted to bring to the area. “A lot of animals are going to be out because it’s going to be warmer...
Americans’ concerns about marijuana use can be traced to the early 20th century. Government officials in 1917 claimed that Mexican immigrants smoked cannabis – another name for marijuana -- for pleasure and expressed concern they could assault women under its influence. That report comes from Emily Dufton’s book, “Grass Roots: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Marijuana in America.” While there was no evidence tying large numbers of Mexican immigrants to illicit drug use and v...
Monday *Swearing in for newly elected Clovis City Commissioners – 11:30 a.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654 Tuesday *Curry County Commission – 9 a.m., Commission Chambers, Curry County Administration Complex, 417 Gidding St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-6016 *Portales Public Works meeting – 9 a.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. 7th St., Portales. Information: 575-356-6662 *Clovis Civil Aviation Board — 5:30 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main...
Roosevelt County Commissioners voted at a special meeting Monday to offer a figurative “olive branch” to the Portales city government regarding the payment and non-payment of fees between the two governments. Commissioners voted 4-1 to engage in “mutual in-kind” services immediately. Commissioner Rodney Savage voted against the measure. “We are all one community,” Commissioner Dennis Lopez said of the Roosevelt County/Portales relationship. In the action, commissioners voted to continue paying Portales for dispatch se...
Monday *Roosevelt County Commission special meeting – 4 p.m., Commission Room, Roosevelt County Courthouse, 109 W. First St., Portales. Information: 575-356-5307 *Roosevelt General Hospital Board of Trustees – 5:30 p.m., board room, Business Office Building, RGH, 42121 US-70, Portales. Information: 575-359-1800 Tuesday *Portales City Council - 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Information: 575-356-6662 Thursday *Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority - 3 p.m., Memorial Bui...
Curry County commissioners on Wednesday heard arguments for building a county sports complex from a real estate advisory company. Steve Haemmerle and Emily Connor of Hunden Partners based in Chicago presented commissioners with a “Community reaction and sports complex study.” Haemmerle said the company has handled over 200 studies for youth sports facilities such as the one proposed for Curry County. In the study, Hunden surveyed more than 700 area residents to determine if there is a need for a sports complex. “Po...
The Clovis City Commission denied a text amendment change to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding carports, going with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. At their regular meeting Thursday, the commission heard Jared Morris, city attorney read over the carport overlay district portion of the code of ordinances. In the ordinance, “The carport overlay district is intended to accommodate the use and construction of "stick-built" carports that generally match the appearance of the principal d...
Most Americans think we have the right to attend public meetings and let our elected officials know what we think about how they’re doing. There is no such right in New Mexico. Our open meetings law requires that accommodations be made for the public to attend and listen to meetings of the city council, county commission and other government boards and commissions. But, there’s nothing that says we have the right to speak at those meetings. It’s up to each board to set its own rules. Typically, elected leaders under...
On this date ... 1940: Coach Rock Staubus’ Clovis High School football team had scheduled nine games but wanted three more to complete “one of the stiffest schedules arranged for a local team in several gridiron years,” the Clovis News-Journal reported. Teams on the schedule already included Clayton, Raton, Portales, Carlsbad and St. Michael’s College of Santa Fe. The season was slated to begin Sept. 13, but no opponent had been lined up yet. 1950: Johnny Reynolds of Dora wa...
Editor’s Note: This is one in a continuing series of interviews with local officials. Gail Tarson was recently elected to serve on the Clovis City Commission. Q: Tell me about yourself, your family, your background, etc. A: I grew up in a small Arizona town similar to Clovis in culture and climate. I was raised in a two-parent household with six siblings, a mix of brothers and sisters. I was raised on caring discipline and unconditional love. I am married to Todd Tarson who works for UPS. Todd and I will celebrate 23 years o...
Monday *City of Clovis Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Committee – 5:30 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654 Tuesday *Roosevelt County Commission - 9 a.m., Commission Room, Roosevelt County Courthouse, 109 W. First St., Portales. Information: 575-356-5307 *Clovis Civil Aviation Board — 5:30 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: Amanda Brungart at 575-763-9618 *Clovis Municipal Schools board — 5:30 p.m., Board Room,...
Editor’s note: Primary elections across New Mexico are scheduled June 4, with early voting beginning May 7. The general election is Nov. 5. We asked candidates in contested Roosevelt County commission races for their background and “Why do you want this job?” Here are their responses: District 1 Fabian Munoz (Republican) Q: Tell us about yourself. A: I am a Mexican American, and I was born and raised in Portales. I’m 28 years old. I have kids. I live in the community, I love this community. I’ve been everywhere in Roosevelt...
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham last Wednesday signed the Fiscal year 2025 state budget and the capital outlay spending bill for New Mexico, providing nearly $1.8 billion in projects throughout the state. Local officials said they were largely pleased with the funding. The budget totals $10.21 billion in recurring spending, which is 6.8% more than FY 2024, according to a news release from the governor’s office. The release stated there is a “historic high” of 32.5% in reserves. “The budget I signed … represents a strong in...
Clovis voters on Tuesday were pretty clear: They didn't want change on the City Commission. That especially held true with the mayoral race. Incumbent Mayor Mike Morris defeated opponent Misty Bertrand, 1,780 votes to 487. Morris said he believed it was his experience and vision that won him the race. "I believe the community recognizes that I have the experience and values to represent Clovis and lead us to the future," Morris said. Bertrand did not respond to requests for co...
Today *Daylight saving time begins – turn clocks ahead one hour Monday *City of Portales Planning and Zoning meeting – 5:30 p.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. 7th St., Portales. Information: 575-356-6662 *Clovis Astronomy Club – 7 p.m., Room 221, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Use west parking lot entrance. Information: 757-846-7509 Tuesday *Curry County Commission – 9 a.m., Commission Chambers, Curry County Administration Complex, 417 Gidding St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-6016 *City of Clovis Lodgers...
The site for the planned Regional Behavioral Health facility will be on West 21st Street south of Plains Regional Medical Center. The site was revealed when Clovis City Commissioners voted unanimously Thursday at a regular commission meeting to buy 16 acres of land and an adjacent smaller parcel at 2521 and 2521 1/2 W. 21st St. The cost, $361,942 plus closing costs, will come from $10 million in capital outlay money from the New Mexico Legislature for the facility. Clovis City Manager Justin Howalt told commissioners the prop...
Gail Tarson believes she won the District 2 seat on Clovis’ City Commission because she represents the conservative values and priorities of the community. “As a small business owner, I understand the importance of fiscal responsibility and economic growth. My commitment to upholding traditional family values resonated with many voters who prioritize stability and traditional principles,” Tarson wrote in an email to The News after Tuesday’s municipal elections. Incumbents won the day as voters returned Chris Bryant, Helen Cas...
On this date ... 1836: Peter James Bailey III died, along with other Tennessee Mounted Volunteers, in the battle of the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. For Bailey’s service to Texas, his heirs received land parcels that are now in Archer, Baylor and Hamilton counties. Bailey County in the Texas Panhandle is named in Bailey’s honor, according to the Texas State Historical Association. 1912: A slumber party had been given in honor of Misses Beulah and Georgia Stewart at the hom...
Thursday *Clovis Community College Board of Trustees – 8 a.m., CCC, 417 Schepps Blvd., Room 512, Clovis. Information: http://www.clovis.edu/about/administration.aspx or 575-769-4003 *Clovis City Commission - 5:15 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 Saturday *Curry County Republican Party second Saturday breakfast — 9 a.m., K-Bob’s Steakhouse, 1600 Mabry Dr., Clovis. Information: email [email protected] Sunday Daylight Saving Time begins – tur...
Monday Portales Municipal Schools board - 6 p.m., Board Room, L.C. Cozzens Administrative Offices, 501 S. Abilene, Portales. Information: 575-356-7000 Tuesday *City of Clovis municipal officer election – 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Voting sites include Colonial Park Golf Course, 1300 Colonial Parkway; Youth Recreation Building, 1504 E. Seventh St.; Roy Walker Community Center, 316 W. Second St.; Trinity United Methodist Church, 1320 W. 21st St.; and City of Clovis Fire Substation #5, 220 W. Brady Ave., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 *...
Thirteen candidates are seeking six positions in Tuesday’s Clovis municipal elections. Early voting ended Saturday. The next opportunity to vote is Election Day. Polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. City Clerk LeighAnn Melancon said 770 Clovis voters had voted early as of mid-afternoon Friday. Four years ago, Clovis had 19 municipal candidates seeking positions and 1,929 voters came out prior to Election Day. Melancon said there are five city polling places for Tuesday: • The Roy Walker Recreation Center, 316 W. Sec...
