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Clovis police are investigating the death of a Clovis man struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver Monday night. According to a news release from CPD Capt. Roman Romero, Vincent Galvan, 73, was found severely injured in the eastbound lane of West Seventh Street near West Street Monday around 11:15 p.m. Police and EMS personnel arrived on the scene, responding to a call to dispatch. Information relayed to dispatch showed the vehicle involved in the crash had fled the scene. Galvan was transported to Plains Regional Medical...
The man arrested Monday for killing two Texico women had called the FBI last October and threatened to “murder a bunch of children” if they didn’t help find his missing daughter. The FBI made contact with Alek Isaiah Collins and he was placed in a mental facility at that time. Collins told agents he “does not want to kill people” but felt the threat was the only way “in getting the FBI to assist him.” The information is included in an affidavit for arrest warrant filed in 9th...
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Wednesday *Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners book club — 10 a.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Discussion: Bring your own book. Information: 575-763-9687 *Preschool storytime: “I Love My Mommy” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940 *Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bloodmobile, Optimum Clovis, 1106 N. Main St., Clovis. Register online at www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825 *Young ad...
Today *Roosevelt County Commission budget workshop - 9 a.m., Commission Room, Roosevelt County Courthouse, 109 W. First St., Portales. Information: 575-356-5307 *Friends of Clovis-Carver Public Library meeting – 11:30 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687 *City of Clovis Planning and Zoning Commission – 3 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9639 Thursday *City of Clovis Senior Services Committee – 1:30 p.m., North Annex...
On this date ... 1941: Clovis city commissioners reminded residents that bicycles were not allowed on sidewalks. The fine for violating the city ordinance was $1 to $10 and commissioners warned violators would be hauled into court. 1942: A Bovina farmer had witnessed the enlistment of three of his sons into the U.S. Coast Guard. Earl Bates and J. R. Bates of Clovis and R. L. Bates of Friona had enlisted in Amarillo after resigning from their civilian jobs. Earl was a teacher i...
Booked The following were booked into local jails (Friday - Tuesday): Clovis • Brice Kelm, 35, battery against a household member • Chasidy Mathis, 37, shooting at a dwelling or occupied building, possession of a firearm or destructive device by a felon, child abuse – negligently cause, second degree murder • Jose Neri-Hernandez, 37, criminal trespass • Tiffine Allen, 35, resisting, evading or obstructing an officer • Andres Jurado, 34, failure to pay fines • Juan Esquivel-Pedroza, 64, failure to pay fines • Joanie Robles,...
After more than a year of back-and-forth discussion, the city of Portales and Roosevelt County have agreed to an intergovernmental services contract. This new one has no financial contribution from either entity. Instead, it is services for services. Noteworthy topics in the new agreement, which was approved by city officials on April 22, include 911 dispatch, animal control and fire/EMS services. “The agreement settled the expectations from both governing bodies in reference to the administrative duties that the Dispatch C...
The Curry County Commission on Monday unanimously approved an infrastructure capital improvement plan for the La Casa Senior Center. K.C. Messick, general manager of the Curry County Events Center and Fairgrounds, presented the resolution to commissioners. “The due dates for the ICIP’s have been moved up with the senior center being due on May 15 this year,” Messick said. Messick said the resolution included for the commission to approve the La Casa Senior Center’s ICIP for the years 2026 to 2030. According to documen...
A Clovis man Thursday was found guilty of two counts of battery on a peace officer by a Curry County jury. Francisco Arzola, 46, was accused of punching one officer in the neck and scratching another officer as they attempted to serve a warrant against him in 2021. The warrant was for failure to pay fines, according to a news release from 9th Judicial District Attorney Quentin Ray. Arzola is to be sentenced later this month. He also has pending charges out of Bailey County in Texas. After sentencing on the New Mexico...
The Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce has named Creighton’s Town & Country its business of the month for May. Creighton’s recently expanded a section of its store in collaboration with Foote Family Meats. Creighton’s is located at 1625 S. Ave. D in Portales....
One of Clovis’ eateries celebrates its 16th anniversary this week. Coffee Bistro, located at 1717 W. 21st St., is owned and operated by Kerry and Cristy Walsh. The coffee and sandwich shop was initially located at Colonial Avenue and North Prince Street. From there it moved to Tracy’s Greenhouse on Mabry Drive before moving to 21st Street in October 2021....
The Clovis-Curry County Chamber of Commerce has named its newest Retail Rockstar: Backwoods Apparel & Graphics. The Chamber is hosting a presentation ceremony for the business at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, at its new location, 600 Commerce Way. Backwoods Apparel & Graphics was nominated by the most recent winner of the Retail Rockstar award, Serendipity Engravers....
The state Supreme Court Monday upheld the intentional child abuse conviction of a Carlsbad man for the death of his 8-year-old daughter, whose body he dumped in a trash can. The victim was Clovis-born Samantha Rubino. In a unanimous decision, the Court rejected arguments by Juan Lerma that he failed to receive a fair trial. According to a Court news release: Lerma contended that jury instructions were improper and that his attorney was unduly restricted in cross-examining a key witness. He also alleged misconduct by the...
Holland’s Office Equipment has extended an invitation to the community to come to its 95th anniversary celebration Friday. The event starts at 7 a.m. at Holland’s location at Sixth and Pile streets in Clovis. That’s when Holland’s is hosting the Clovis-Curry County Chamber of Commerce membership breakfast. Starting around 10 a.m. Friday, owner Randy Holland said the store will be offering snacks and refreshments to its customers....
A man suspected in the 2023 slaying of a Clovis woman was booked into the Curry County Detention Center on Friday. Chasidy Ray Marque Mathis, 37, is being held without bond, jail records show. District Attorney Quentin Ray said Mathis faces charges of second-degree murder, shooting at a dwelling or occupied building, receipt, transportation or possession of a firearm or destructive device by a felon and child abuse. Mathis had been pursued by authorities since Melissa Silva was shot on Sept. 20, 2023, in her home. The...
Roosevelt and Curry counties are used to replacing road signs. Whether they're being stolen, spray painted, or shot, vandalism to road signs is common and can be a problem, officials said. Pam Wortham, a Roosevelt County resident, said she and her husband like to cruise the countryside and listen to audio books regularly. "We've noticed over the past couple of years, and not just in Portales, but the roadsides all over the county and all over Curry County are disappearing,"...
Eastern New Mexico University welcomes graduates and their families to Greyhound Arena on the ENMU campus at 10 a.m. Saturday to celebrate their academic achievements. It’s all part of the 146th commencement ceremony. Steve Loy, ENMU alumnus and the president of Sportfive Americas, will give the commencement address. Loy is a sports agents and former collegiate golf coach. The former head golf coach at Arizona State University was a three-time national coach of the year, coached three NCAA national championship teams, and h...
A policy of children being at least 6-years-old and being able to sign their name in order to have their own library card will remain in place at Clovis-Carver Public Library. The Library Board voted unanimously Monday on the policy at a regular meeting, one that was scheduled to take place April 29 but was postponed. The matter came before the board after Clovis resident Mitch Mender complained about the policy to Library Director Margaret Hinchee. Mender’s daughter Charlie had come to the library to obtain her own card o...
Editor’s note: This is one in a series of Q&As featuring candidates in contested races for the June 4 primary. Early voting has begun at the county courthouse. With the resignation of long-time State Sen. Stuart Ingle from the District 27 seat, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed Roswell attorney Greg Nibert to the position. Now Nibert is seeking the seat along with Elida area rancher Patrick Boone and Roswell businessman Larry Marker. Patrick Boone Q: Tell us about yourself. Who is Pat Boone and why are you running? A: M...
The missing baby whose mother was shot to death at Ned Houk Park on Friday was located Monday morning in Abilene, Texas, and a suspect was taken into custody. Eleia Maria Torres, 10 months old, was “taken to a local area hospital as a precautionary measure,” police said in a news release. Abilene Police spokesman Rick Tomlin said the suspect is Alek Isaiah Collins, 26, who is from Manvel, Texas, a Houston suburb. “He has no ties to any of the people in the homicides or the i...
Two Texico women were found dead at Ned Houk Park on Friday afternoon, a 5-year-old girl found with them was being treated for critical injuries and authorities were looking for a 10-month-old girl believed to have been with the victims. Police said they believe the women's killer abducted the infant but said they had no suspects on Saturday morning. Police Lt. Steven Wright in a news release identified the deceased women as Samantha Cisneros, 23, and Taryn Allen, 23. New Mexi...
Pumbaa, the warthog in the children's classic "The Lion King," is a bit careless, but silly and fun. Hillcrest Park Zoo officials are excited to learn the personalities of their newest residents – two 3-pound warthogs who arrived on Monday. Zoo Director Stephanie Chavez said Hillcrest has been looking to expand its African wildlife for a while now. When she saw an opportunity to adopt the brother and sister duo from Georgia she knew it was meant to be. "It's exciting. The z...
A longtime rule preventing pre-school children from having a library card from the Clovis-Carver Public Library is up for discussion. The inspiration is 6-year-old Charlie Mender. Charlie is the daughter of Clovis attorney Mitch Mender. Her story begins with a visit from her grandmother. "My mom was visiting and she took (Charlie) to the library to get her card the day before her sixth birthday," Mitch Mender said Monday. Charlie was excited. But she soon learned city policy...
A district court judge on Friday issued a temporary restraining order preventing the New Mexico Public Education Department from enforcing its 180-day school rule, court records show. The PED’s new rule was to be implemented with the 2024-2025 school year. The order issued by Judge Dustin K. Hunter of Roswell requires the PED to “show cause” at a hearing on May 13 as to why the order should not continue “as a preliminary injunction pending final determination” of the case. The judge ruled that plaintiffs – New Mexico Scho...
