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  • Obituary: Morris Dale Stagner

    Updated Mar 19, 2024

    Morris Dale Stagner was born June 16, 1934, to John and Georgia Stagner, in Clovis, New Mexico. Morris contracted polio as a young boy and received numerous treatments and had numerous surgeries in connection with his battle with Polio. But under the steadfast love and care of his mother, Georgia Stagner, Morris won his battle with Polio, although he was left with some effects of the disease the rest of his life, but it did not keep Morris from leading an exceptional life....

  • Obituary: Frank Herman Peña

    Updated Mar 19, 2024

    Frank Herman Peña, age 78, of Portales, NM passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm at The Chapel, 1500 Thornton St., Clovis, NM. Rosary will be on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 10:30 am at The Chapel with Rosalie Pacheco and Becky Lopez reciting the rosary. Funeral Service will be to follow at 11:00 am with Pastor Tony Peña officiating. Burial will take place at Portales Cemetery, 1600 E 3rd St.,...

  • Pages Past: March 17

    Updated Mar 17, 2024

    On this date ... 1951: A review of Roosevelt County Hospital’s first six months in operation found the average patient stay was four days. The hospital had admitted 492 patients, and 140 babies had been born. About 11 girls were born each month, compared to 10 boys born. The hospital had recorded five deaths in its first six months. 1951: Two Texas youth had been released to the custody of their parents after they “startled Portales” a week earlier when they were caught with 205 pounds of stolen explosives, The...

  • Events calendar - March 17

    Updated Mar 16, 2024

    Today *Spring Arts and Crafts Show – 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Free admission. More than 50 vendors. Food and drink available for purchase. Information: 575-935-5000 *Senior Spa Sunday – 1-5 p.m., TJ Nails and Spa, 621 Pile St., Clovis. Free hair washing, nail trims, and manicures to men and women ages 65 and up. Free refreshments provided by Tropical Twist Cafe and Daylight Donuts of Clovis. Information: 575-935-8008 Monday *Ongoing registration for the 50-Plus Senior Olympic Games ...

  • Q&A: New commissioner introduces herself

    Landry Sena, The Staff of The News|Updated Mar 16, 2024

    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...

  • CCC presidential candidates visit Clovis

    Madison Willis, The Staff of The News|Updated Mar 16, 2024

    Three candidates for the Clovis Community College president position explored the area and were interviewed by the college’s trustees last week. Each candidate was given the opportunity to speak with several employee constituencies and the public before meeting with trustees. Each candidate was questioned by elected officials, representatives from Cannon Air Force Base and the public. After those public forums, the audience was encouraged to fill out a survey so they could give feedback for trustees review. “All the...

  • Meetings calendar - March 17

    Updated Mar 16, 2024

    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...

  • Departments sign for new medical director

    Landry Sena, The Staff of The News|Updated Mar 16, 2024

    Volunteer fire departments, dispatch, and fire and EMS along with the Portales Fire Department (PFD) signed an agreement to hire Dr. Ronald Carver as their medical director. The motion to enter into an agreement with Carver was passed on a unanimous vote by the Council at their regular meeting Tuesday. “Medical direction is required for all EMS services,” councilor Veronica Cordova said. Carver is an ER doctor in Lovington and has been an EMS medical director for several years across south eastern New Mexico, according...

  • Restaurant robbed at gunpoint

    the Staff of The News|Updated Mar 16, 2024

    Clovis police are looking for an armed robber who struck the Wienerschnitzel restaurant just before midnight Thursday. “Employees told the officers they were preparing to close the store when an armed man entered the store demanding money,” according to a news release from Clovis police. “Employees described the suspect as a light-skinned male, approximately 6 foot tall, wearing a mask and gray hooded sweatshirt. Employees said the man threatened them with the firearm demanding money from the cash registers.” After...

  • Roosevelt County races contested

    Landry Sena, The Staff of The News|Updated Mar 16, 2024

    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...

  • Police: Slain officer shot by man he was trying to help

    Ron Warnick, Quay County Sun|Updated Mar 16, 2024

    TUCUMCARI -- The New Mexico State Police officer slain near Tucumari on Friday was responding to a request to help a motorist with a flat tire. Justin Hare parked behind the disabled vehicle, NMSP Chief Troy Weisler said, and was shot moments later. "The suspect exited his vehicle and approached Officer Hare's passenger side window," Weisler said in a videotaped message released Saturday. "A short conversation ensued about repairing his tire, and Officer Hare offered to give... Full story

  • State Police officer was 'stand-up guy'

    Gabrielle Porter Santa Fe New Mexican, Syndicated content|Updated Mar 16, 2024

    Responding to calls from stranded drivers with broken-down cars is a regular feature of the job for New Mexico State Police. But Officer Justin Hare, who was shot and killed while on duty Friday morning, was known for taking that task to the next level. "If he saw a car or a pickup on the side of the highway, he was always stopping to try to help them," said Jason Goen, a Tucumcari mechanic and tow truck driver who regularly worked alongside Hare for years. "When you call out... Full story

  • Ask the News - March 17

    the Staff of The News|Updated Mar 16, 2024

    Is there someplace I can take my old eyeglasses where they’ll get used? The Clovis Evening Lions Club takes used eyeglasses, according to club President Mona Burns. “Any of the eye doctors in Clovis have the boxes where you can drop off your old eyeglasses. There’s also a large yellow container at S & S Supermarket where you can drop old glasses,” Burns said. Burns said the club goes through them. The club doesn’t take the eyeglass cases. “We box them up and take them to Midland, Texas, where they are analyzed...

  • Public Education Secretary feels 'pretty successful' with budget

    The Santa Fe New Mexican, Syndicated content|Updated Mar 12, 2024

    State Public Education Secretary Arsenio Romero on New Mexico's education budget for the 2025 fiscal year: "Overall, I'd have to say I feel pretty successful with what we came away with." The new budget, signed into law last Wednesday by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, represents an 8% increase in spending — $394 million more — than in the 2024 fiscal year. The expansion is expected to funnel millions of dollars toward literacy initiatives, teacher training and retention programs, school meals, community school initiatives...

  • Pages past, March 13: Chicken fry steak $2.59 at Sirloin Stockade

    David Stevens, The Staff of The News|Updated Mar 12, 2024

    On this date ... 1950: A solid red flying saucer, traveling at an estimated speed of 1,000 mph, was spotted near Eunice in Lea County. Ruth Hedgpath and her husband C.E. Hedgpath both said they witnessed the object hovering about 500 feet. It was silent and left no vapor trail, they reported. 1951: Portales Builders and Supply, located on the Lovington Highway, claimed it offered 1,322 paint colors. “Pastels, accents, deep tones — all the colors you’ve ever wanted, for...

  • Jail log - March 13

    Updated Mar 12, 2024

    Booked The following were booked into local jails (Friday - Tuesday): Clovis • German Ibarra, 23, failure to appear on a felony charge • Kendra Payton, 47, failure to pay fines • Fernando Hernandez, 21, probation violation • Kenneth Nash, 38, probation violation • Justin Rodich, 42, failure to appear on a felony charge, criminal trespass, possession of a controlled substance • Francisco Hernandez-Murillo, 31, failure to pay fines • Stephen Stanton, 38, criminal sexual penetration in the first degree, criminal...

  • Fuller Supply honored by Chamber

    the Staff of The News|Updated Mar 12, 2024

    The Clovis-Curry County Chamber of Commerce has announced its most recent Retail Rockstar winner is Fuller Supply Co. Fuller Supply will receive the award in a presentation at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at its business at 1315 E. Grand Ave. The company is a plumbing, HVAC and electrical supply store. Fuller Supply was nominated for the award by the most recent Retail Rockstar winner, Clovis Furniture Exchange & Mattresses Too....

  • Base opens 'Airmen's Attic' pantry for junior enlisted members

    Madison Willis, The Staff of The News|Updated Mar 12, 2024

    Junior enlisted members and their families are now able to access food, as well as other household necessities, from the new Airmen’s Attic at Cannon Air Force Base. A crowd of civic leaders, airmen and Cannon leadership gathered for the ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday morning. While the Airmen’s Attic has long provided household goods and clothing, volunteer and Air Force spouse Maggie Fleck knew that more assistance was needed. In December, she and other volunteers began making that happen. “I have a heart for our...

  • Zia Powersports on Mabry Drive

    the Staff of The News|Updated Mar 12, 2024

    Zia Powersports has moved from its location on Prince Street to one of Clovis’ largest buildings at 2600 Mabry Drive. In an interview with The News in December, Owner Tanner Gearn said the move would happen in the first quarter of 2024. Gearn described the move from the North Prince Street location as a “big positive adjustment for us.” “There’ll be better customer parking and more space for our employees,” Gearn said in December. Gearn added the store will offer motorcycles, ATVs, “side-by-sides,...

  • New food truck, new flavors

    the Staff of The News|Updated Mar 12, 2024

    Rinconcito Mexico is a new food truck in Clovis. Owners Barbara Nava and her husband Carlos Rosas have set up the truck just off the corner of North Prince Street and Commerce Way behind Optical Source. Nava says Rinconcito Mexico’s specialties are their tortas, tacos and flautas. “Our tortas are huge. A favorite is our Torta Cubana: Four kinds of meat, an egg, it’s huge,” Nava said. Another specialty is Rinconcito Mexico’s flavors. “They are straight from Mexico City,” Nava said. Nava and Rosas are originally...

  • Opinion: Christian nationalism trouble for Democracy

    Elwood Watson, Syndicated content|Updated Mar 12, 2024

    Historically viewed as a fringe belief system, Christian nationalism has become a considerable force in American politics, particularly as it relates to the current Republican Party. A new survey from Public Religion Research Institute and the Brookings Institution revealed more than 50% of Republicans believe the country should aspire to become a devoutly Christian nation by ascribing to the fundamentals of Christian nationalism, or, at a minimum, identifying with such...

  • CCC candidates visiting Clovis

    the Staff of The News|Updated Mar 12, 2024

    The five finalists for the president’s job at Clovis Community College are scheduled to make on-site visits beginning today. Each finalist is expected to speak with college employee constituencies and the public, according to a CCC news release. Candidates and the date they’re scheduled to be on campus are: • Jonathan Fuentes (today), vice president of academic partnerships at Odessa College in Odessa, Texas. • Barbara Beebe (Thursday), president of Western Texas College in Snyder, Texas. • Morgan Phillips...

  • Q&A: Portales' new superintendent talks background, work

    Landry Sena, The Staff of The News|Updated Mar 12, 2024

    Editor’s Note: This is one in a continuing series of interviews with local officials. Sharon Rowley was recently hired as the new superintendent for the Portales Municipal School district, succeeding Johnnie Cain who is retiring. She has previously worked in the Portales district and is currently principal at Fort Sumner schools. Q: Tell me about your background, who you are, and how you got here. A: I moved to Portales in 1986 to go to school and to go to Eastern New Mexico University and got my degree there. I started...

  • Pedestrian deaths rising across NM

    Staff and wire reports|Updated Mar 12, 2024

    New Mexico is the deadliest state for pedestrians, according to rankings by the Governors Highway Safety Association. It’s been that way since 2016, and the most recent GHSA preliminary report, released late last month, has New Mexico ranked No. 1 for 2023 as well. The Albuquerque area was deadlier than ever for those on foot last year, with drivers striking and killing a record 56 people and surpassing the previous record of 49 in 2021. And Clovis is trending with the state’s largest city. Clovis Police Department...

  • Local entities fare well in capital outlay funding

    Madison Willis, The Staff of The News|Updated Mar 12, 2024

    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...

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