October 6, 2024 Edition
Sammy Lopez, longtime New Mexico newspaper publisher and most recently executive director of New Mexico Press Association, died Sunday. "His family was with him at the hospital, after having suffered a stroke the day before," said Barbara Beck, NMPA president, in a letter to the organization's membership. Lopez, former publisher at Fort Sumner and a half-dozen other state newspapers, was named executive director of NMPA in 2019. He was elected to the press association's Hall...
SANTA FE — Former state senator John Arthur Smith, a conservative Democrat who carved out a reputation for bucking governors' spending plans, died early Monday, a caucus spokesman said. Smith, a Deming real estate appraiser, served in the Legislature from 1989 until 2020, when he was ousted by a primary opponent. News of his death prompted a moment of silence at Monday's annual meeting of the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association. Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, who served with Smith in the Senate, said he felt heartbroken by...
Fire caused extensive damage to a home near Sixth and Prince streets in Clovis on Sunday night. Firefighters responded to the scene about 6:15 p.m. Flames were visible coming from the roof of the structure along with heavy smoke, which could be seen for blocks. The blaze appeared to be contained by 7 p.m. An ambulance was on the scene along with Clovis police and multiple firetrucks. It wasn't immediately clear whether anyone was inside the home when the fire started....
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I heard the Clovis High School student newspaper wasn’t always called “The Purple Press.” It had some kind of foreign language name? What can you find out about this? Clovis High School Class of ’73 alumnus Jay Parmenter said it was called La Sesalpha. With the proper name in hand, the internet opened up with a few references to the CHS student newspaper. “It’s not Spanish,” CHS Spanish teacher Laura Mondragon said. “It was called that when I was in high school,” said retired Clovis Municipal Schools...
On this date … 1941: One robber was dead and three more in jail after a Grady hardware store owner fought off an attack. R. C. Knowles, operator of the store, told authorities two men entered the store and asked about purchasing bullets for a rifle. When Knowles, 74, reached for the bullets, one man jumped him and the other hit Knowles on the head. Knowles said he fought off his attackers, then opened fire on them with a pistol. A Portales man died on the sidewalk outside the store. Three other Portales men were arrested...
Today *ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents “The Thanksgiving Play” – 2 p.m., Studio Theatre, University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. Written by Larissa Fasthorse; directed by Leonard Madrid. Tickets $10 general admission; $7 seniors (60 and up) and active military; free for ENMU students with ID. Information or to purchase tickets: www.enmu.edu/theatrelive or 575-562-2711 Tuesday *Early voting begins for November 5 general election. See “ongoing” for details. *Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3...
Monday *Portales Municipal Schools board - 6 p.m., Board Room, L.C. Cozzens Administrative Offices, 501 S. Abilene, Portales. Information: 575-356-7000 Tuesday *Civic Center Policy Committee — 3 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654 *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 *Portales City Council - 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St.,...
In light of a recent train crash near Portales, Roosevelt County Commissioner Dennis Lopez on Tuesday requested the county take advantage of a program called Section 130. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, the “Program provides funds for the elimination of hazards at public railway-highway crossings.” The crash occurred the morning of Sep. 25 and sent occupants of a vehicle to the hospital with injuries that were not life threatening, according to BNSF. “There’s no way...
Curry County will renegotiate its contract with the company managing the Curry County Events Center. But it won't attempt to terminate the agreement as commissioners discussed last month. At Tuesday's meeting, Commissioner Seth Martin said he's still not happy the Oak View Group 360 exceeded its budget for the last fiscal year. "If it were up to me, I would escort y'all off the property and have Curry County take over," Martin said. He said commissioners and administrators...
Portales' Kenneth Broad last month was awarded the "Honored Friend" of the Buddy Holly Educational Foundation ambassador award. The award is a custom-made Buddy Holly-inspired guitar, and is to be displayed in the iconic Norman Petty Studio in Clovis, according to a news release from Friends of Norman Petty Inc. The guitar was presented Sept. 30 to Broad by Board Director Peter Bradley Jr. Broad, for over 40 years, has been the key representative, caretaker, and tour guide of...
Sarah Brooks, an author and owner of SEB Media in Clovis since 2020, has been named public information specialist at Clovis Municipal Schools. A CMS news release reports Brooks "brings years of experience in media relations, digital marketing, and content creation" to the position. Brooks' writing credits include a children's book: The Wonderful Way You Are: A Special Needs Picture...
Clovis Community College trustees on Wednesday dealt with progress in helping Science, Technology, Engineering & Math students, new highlights from the financial aid department and what’s available in library services to students as well as area residents. Title V Project Director Nohemi Lara Miller outlined a number of areas where the $2.996 million fiscal year 2024 federal Title V grant was dispersed. A special STEM study area was brought up along with tools including digital cadavers, a 3D dissecting table and more....
Clovis city commissioners Thursday approved funding for more personnel and equipment for the Clovis Police Department. Clovis Polce Chief Roy Rice appeared before commissioners in his request for six more budgeted positions for Public Safety Aids. Rice described how the PSA program, implemented about 18 months ago, has been a success and has led to four becoming police officers so far. According to details in the commission's agenda packet, the PSA program assists CPD...
In a post-pandemic world where some educators feel public education is in peril, Zia Elementary is thriving. The evidence: its Blue Ribbon award. That means it's been nationally recognized for creating a secure, welcoming educational environment where students master challenging and engaging concepts. Zia is one of 356 schools in the nation – and one of three in New Mexico – to receive the designation this year. Kaylene Davis is the school's leader. Since becoming...
Curry County Association of Educational Retirees A CCAER program was held Oct. 1 at K-Bob’s Restaurant. The program was presented by delegates who attended the New Mexico AER 81st state convention in Las Cruces, Sept. 26-28. Linda Baldock reported on the benefits of joining AARP, our Retirement Benefit Plans, the Retiree Health Care Authority, and the Legislative Priorities. Our first priority is to protect our Trust Fund! Sen. Soules spoke about the upcoming 2025 legislative session and why it is imperative that...
Curry Residents Senior Meals Association 1704 E 7th St. Clovis Monday: Taco salad with seasoned meat, tortilla chips, Romain lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, calabicitas, tomato and onion salad, strawberries, sugar free Angel food cake. Tuesday: chicken salad with diced chicken, 2 slices wheat bread, lettuce, cold peas, cucumber tomato salad, sugar free gelatin and fruit cocktail. Wednesday: Beef fajita with peppers and onions, flour tortilla, salsa, black beans, cilantro, lime, brown rice, diced mango. Thursday: Fish sandwich w/...
Clovis Monday: Breakfast: “Dunkin’ Stik.” Lunch: Chicken smackers, au-gratin potatoes, seasoned corn, cinnamon applesauce,whole wheat roll . Tuesday: Breakfast: Fruit filled churro. Lunch: Corn dog, baked French fries, mini carrots, dressing, chilled mixed fruit. Wednesday: Breakfast: Mini bagel & cream cheese. Lunch: Orange or General Tso chicken, egg roll, fried rice, steamed veggies, chilled pears. Thursday: Breakfast: Homemade breakfast burrito. Lunch: Fajita, fresh pinto beans, Spanish rice, garden salad,...
The books listed below are now available for checkout at the Clovis-Carver Public Library. The library is open to the public, but patrons can still visit the online catalog at cloviscarverpl.booksys.net/opac/ccpl or call 575-769-7840 to request a specific item for curbside pickup. “Meet Me at the Starlight” by Rachel Hauck. Supermodel Harlow Hayes seeks solace in a quaint Florida beach town to hide and heal from a heartbreak that shattered her entire world. To her surprise, she encounters Matt Knight, a Hollywood...
If you’re old enough to remember licking trading stamps for your mother, you likely grew up in the 1960s or earlier. Somehow a conversation with a Gen Z coworker got off onto the topic of trading stamps. Talk about a quizzical look on someone’s face as I began to describe what I was talking about. My head might as well have been purple with horns in place of my ears. So this column will be a walk down memory lane for those of you my age or older and for the two or three...
Garrick Sherrod is the man coordinating the Clovis Municipal Schools Elementary Youth Programs. He told The News on Thursday one of the things he wanted to be when he grew up was "someone who could impact and change lives." Sherrod shared more about his life: Q: Where did you grow up? A: I grew up in Norfolk, Va. That's where my mom and the rest of the family on her side are from. Q: What's the difference between there and here? A: The pace out here. Things are faster in...
Services Click Here to View Obituaries • Sue Durham, 81, died Oct. 4. Information: Wheeler Mortuary • Dennis Garcia Sr., 67, died Oct. 4. Information: Chavez Funeral Home • Priscilla Hicks, 82, died Oct. 2. Information: Ellis Funeral Home • Sanford Landers Jr, 84, died Oct. 4. Information: Muffley Funeral Home • Ceveriana Nunez, 85, died Oct. 1. Information: Ellis Funeral Home • Ronnie Shirley, 74, died Oct. 2. Information: Wheeler Mortuary • Dale Widner, 88,...
Portales High's soccer girls aren't setting the world on fire just yet, but they're coming along well. Facing Artesia in a District 4-4A match at the PHS pitch on Tuesday, the Lady Rams went into halftime tied 1-1 before the Lady Bulldogs scored three goals in a span of about nine minutes in the second stanza to claim a 4-1 victory. First-year coach Laci Lozoya said it's clear her program is headed in the right direction. "We're just going to keep working and keep getting...
ELIDA – Junior Cason Norman rushed for six touchdowns on Friday night and Elida rolled to an 84-38 6-man District 1 victory over Roy/Mosquero. Seniors Dylan Dobbins and Hardy Fraze also had multiple rushing TDs for the Tigers (5-2, 3-1 district), who led 46-26 at halftime and were dominant throughout against the Blue (4-2, 2-2). Elida had three interceptions in the contest, including one returned 77 yards for a touchdown by Fraze in the fourth quarter. The other INTs were...
The Gattis 7th grade football team suffered its first loss of the season on Tuesday, falling to Texico 23-22 at Texico. Nathan Lewis rushed for more than 120 yards and scored all three touchdowns for the Cubs (3-1), while adding a pair of 2-point conversions. Defensively, Andres Cabrerra posted four tackles, while Ricky Fenstermaker notched a sack and Lewis had a pass interception. The Cubs return to action on Tuesday with a 4:30 p.m. tilt against...
Eastern New Mexico University’s volleyball team went toe to toe with Lubbock Christian in two of the three sets in Friday’s Lone Star Conference volleyball match before the Lady Chaps nailed down a 25-18, 25-13, 25-23 victory at Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena. The match was the first for the Greyhounds after coach Sia Poyer stepped down earlier this week to deal with some health issues, the school said. First-year assistant Natalie Burdulis was named the program’s interim coach for the rest of the season. “Our...
The Clovis High boys soccer team kept its hot start to the season going on Tuesday night, pulling away in the second half for a 6-1 victory over Carlsbad in the District 4-5A opener for both squads at Leon Williams Stadium. It was the eighth win in a row for the Wildcats (12-2), their longest streak since starting the season 13-0 in 2018 en route to a berth in the Class 5A state semifinals. They were expecting a test at home on Saturday from rival Hobbs (9-5-1, 0-1-1...
Apparently well on its way to victory, Artesia seemed to forget Thursday's volleyball match against Clovis High at Rock Staubus Gymnasium was a best-of-five. After cruising through the first two sets, the Lady Bulldogs found themselves down 20-9 in Game 3. They rallied to make it close, then fought off the Lady Wildcats in the fourth set to complete a 25-13, 25-16, 23-25, 25-22 victory. Senior middle blocker Hattie Harrison took over in the latter stages of the match and...
SILVER CITY – Senior quarterback Tommy Lopez ran for one touchdown and threw for a pair to senior running back Kaidyn Cordova on Friday night and Portales High posted a 21-6 victory over Silver in a District 2-4A matchup. The Rams (4-3, 2-1 district) nearly had a shutout, but Silver managed to break through with seven seconds left on a 53-yard pass from junior Josiah Madrid to senior Mekhi Grant. PHS moved into a tie for third place in the district with Valencia (5-2, 2-1), trailing Manzano (5-1, 2-0) and St. Pius (4-2,...
