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  • Police blotter - Nov. 6

    CNJ Staff|Updated Aug 4, 2017

    Following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Thursday • 2:39 a.m.: Shoplifting up to $500, 700 block of East First Street. • 11:32 a.m.: Failure to pay fines, 1600 block of North Prince Street. • 11:34 a.m.: Contempt of court, 200 block of Woodson Way. • 12:44 p.m.: Shoplifting, 3700 block of North Prince Street. • 3:23 p.m.: Fraud (less than $100), 1900 block of North Thornton Street. • 3:30 p.m.: Failure to appear (misdemeanor), 800 block of Mitchel...

  • Police blotter — Nov. 18

    CNJ Staff

    Following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Wednesday • 6:31 a.m.: Burglary (residence), 1300 block of Axtell Street. • 8:25 a.m.: Battery on a household member, 1100 block of Hinkle Street. • 9:36 a.m.: Obedience to traffic control device (red light), Llano Estacado Boulevard and Norris Street. • 10:14 a.m.: Criminal damage (muni), 90 block of Spur Road. • 12:52 p.m.: Fail to yield from private drive (muni), Llano Estacado Boulevard and Prince St...

  • Police blotter — Nov. 17

    CNJ Staff

    Following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Tuesday • 7:38 a.m.: Oncoming traffic, 14th and Sheldon. • 8:04 a.m.: Emerging from private drive (muni), 1100 block of North Hull Street. • 9:37 a.m.: Larceny over $500, 500 block of US Highway 70. • 8:59 a.m.: Unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, 200 block of Schepps Boulevard. • 10:37 a.m.: Criminal damage up to $1000, 1200 block of Purdue Avenue. • 2:48 p.m.: Assist outside agency, 300 block of North Co...

  • Police blotter — Nov. 16

    CNJ Staff

    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...

  • Business digest — Nov. 15

    CNJ Staff

    Tool store coming to former Hastings Need tools to take on life’s challenges? Eastern New Mexico is about to have more options. Harbor Freight Tools, which has more than 700 stores nationwide, will soon add Clovis to its long list of locations. The Harbor Freight Tools website confirms the business will be at 1925 N. Prince St. — which once belonged to Hastings until the company's nationwide closing last month — and will be open seven days a week. Signs are hung outside the empty building, indicating the arrival. Harbo... Full story

  • Police blotter — Nov. 11

    CNJ Staff

    Following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Wednesday • 7:04 a.m.: Criminal damage up to $1,000, 1200 block of Sycamore Street. • 8:20 a.m.: Motor vehicle theft - auto, 1400 block of Fairway Terrace. • 8:32 a.m.: Unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, 1100 block of Sycamore Street. • 1:03 p.m.: Unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, 1200 block of South Prince Street. • 5:06 p.m.: Crossing/passing on double yellow/no passing zone, 21st and Martin Luther Ki...

  • Police blotter — Nov. 10

    CNJ Staff

    Following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Tuesday • 4:52 a.m.: Breaking and entering, 2800 block of East Seventh Street. • 7:09 a.m.: Concealing identity, 100 block of Edwards Street. • 7:52 a.m.: Failure to appear, 200 block of West Fourth Street. • 8:13 a.m.: Battery on a household member, 500 block of Thornton Street. • 8:39 a.m.: Criminal damage over $1,000, 100 block of North Pile Street. • 11:49 a.m.: Burglary (commercial), 3600 block of Ea...

  • Police blotter — Nov. 9

    CNJ Staff

    Following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Monday • 7:43 a.m.: Criminal damage up to $1,000, 500 block of Maple Street. • 8:26 a.m.: Probation violation, 3300 block of Cesar Chavez. • 8:35 a.m.: Larceny up to $500, 900 block of North Prince Street. • 3:37 p.m.: Larceny over $500, 1500 block of Wallace Street. • 4:31 p.m.: Failure to appear, 800 block of Mitchell Street. • 4:33 p.m.: Shoplifting, 3700 block of North Prince Street. • 9:49 p.m.: Fa...

  • Police blotter — Nov. 8

    CNJ Staff

    Following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Friday • 12:53 a.m.: Tampering with motor vehicle, 300 block of Innsdale Terrace. • 3:38 a.m.: Failure to appear, Pile and Sixth streets. • 5:21 a.m.: Criminal damage up to $1,000, 100 block of Columbia Street. • 8:29 a.m.: Failure to appear (misdemeanor), 1000 block of Gidding Street. • 9:59 a.m.: Failure to appear (felony), 300 block of North Connelly Street. • 11:16 a.m.: Larceny up to $500, 1400 block... Full story

  • Police blotter — Nov. 4

    CNJ Staff

    Following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Wednesday • 12:05 a.m.: Larceny up to $500, 900 block of Cameo Street. • 8:34 a.m.: Public affray, 1500 block of Sycamore Street. • 9:50 a.m.: Failure to appear (misdemeanor), 1100 block of North Prince Street. • 10:35 a.m.: Motor vehicle theft-auto, 500 block of East Llano Estacado Boulevard. • 11:25 a.m.: Failure to comply with conditions of release, 100 block of Gayland Drive. • 12:30 p.m.: Leaving sce... Full story

  • Police blotter — Nov. 3

    CNJ Staff

    Following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Tuesday • 7:43 a.m.: Unauthorized graffiti, Green Acres Park. • 8:20 a.m.: Careless driving, 14th and Norris streets. • 9:59 a.m.: Improper backing/limitation on backing, 3300 block of Cesar Chavez. • 11:04 a.m.: Driving under the influence, 21st and Thornton streets. • 2:29 p.m.: Failure to appear (felony), 900 block of Mitchell Street. • 2:33 p.m.: Larceny up to $500, 700 block of South Prince Street. • 4... Full story

  • Police blotter — Nov. 2

    CNJ Staff

    Following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Monday • 8:53 a.m.: Failure to yield at intersection, Seventh and Pile streets. • 10:45 a.m.: Failure to comply with conditions of release, 200 block of Pile Street. • 11:52 a.m.: Theft of identity, 2200 block of Gidding Street. • 5:18 p.m.: Public affray, 700 block of West Eight Street. • 6:25 p.m.: Careless driving, 1200 block of Norris Street. • 8:31 p.m.: Theft of identity, 2900 block of Axtell Stre... Full story

  • Lady Cats eliminate Santa Fe High in four

    CNJ Staff

    Staff report On their way to an apparent easy win in Tuesday’s opening round of the District 2-6A volleyball tournament, the Clovis High Lady Wildcats suddenly had a fight on their hands. link CNJ staff photo: Tony Bullocks Clovis High junior setter Jada Gillespie passes the ball to the front row as sophomore Brooklyn Hatley watches during the first set of Tuesday’s District 2-6A volleyball match against Santa Fe High on Tuesday night at The Rock. The Lady Wildcats won in fou...

  • Police blotter — Nov. 1

    CNJ Staff

    Following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Friday • 1:35 a.m.: Disorderly conduct, 100 block of Hinkle Street. • 3:07 a.m.: Driving under the influence, 200 block of Main Street. • 10:36 a.m.: Shoplifting up to $500, 11th and Mitchell streets. • 10:42 a.m.: Failure to appear (misdemeanor), 2100 block of North Martin Luther King Jr., Boulevard. • 11 a.m.: Careless driving, 2300 block of North Main Street. • 12:28 p.m.: Failure to appear (felony), 800...

  • Police blotter —Oct. 30

    CNJ Staff

    Following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Thursday • 12:51 p.m.: Contempt of court, 1500 block of Mabry Drive. • 7:43 p.m.: Failure to yield stop sign, 4800 block of North Norris Street. • 8:15 a.m.: Motor vehicle theft-auto, 700 block of Laurelwood Drive. • 8:29 a.m.: Failure to appear (misdemeanor), 200 block of North Pile Street. • 9:33 a.m.: Failure to appear, Pile and Fourth streets. • 12:25 p.m.: Battery on a household member, 1500 block...

  • Police blotter — Oct. 28

    CNJ Staff

    Following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Tuesday • 8:01 a.m.: Following too close, Brady Avenue and Prince Street. • 8:55 a.m: Shoplifting up to $500, 1400 block of West Seventh Street. • 9:14 a.m.: Battery, 900 block of North Pile Street. • 9:18 a.m.: Larceny over $500, 900 block of Merriwether Street. • 10:33 a.m.: Battery, Sycamore and Seventh streets. • 11:54 a.m.: Careless driving, 1900 block of Thornton Street. • 2:03 p.m.: Contempt of c...

  • Religion digest — Oct. 28

    CNJ Staff

    United Way, Matt 25 hosting open house United Way of Eastern New Mexico and the Matt 25 Hope Center in Clovis will host a faith-based community open house Nov. 10. According to a press release from United Way, the event aims to get local church leaders and church members connected to the resources that United Way and Matt 25 offer. “As from time to time there may be needs within our churches,” the press release says, “your members can learn about the many social services, resources and volunteer opportunities that meet the n... Full story

  • Education digest — Oct. 27

    CNJ Staff

    Students attend officer retreat On Monday, five officers from Clovis High School’s Distributive Educational Clubs of America chapter participated in a state chapter officer retreat at Hotel Albuquerque. The training, according to a school release, was for Career Technical Student Organizations, which includes DECA and five other organizations. More than 600 CTSO students attended the sessions, which provide skills for leaders and ambassadors. “These specialized trainings allow our students to meet other leaders, share ide...

  • Police blotter — Oct. 26

    CNJ Staff

    Following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Monday • 10:35 a.m.: Burglary (residence), 1800 block of South Prince Street. • 11:48 a.m.: Criminal damage up to $1,000, Spur Road. • 2:23 p.m.: Larceny up to $500, 300 block of North Connelly Street. • 3:09 p.m.: Larceny up to $500, 1500 block of Echols Avenue. • 4:20 p.m.: Burglary (residence), 1400 block of West 13th Street. • 5:45 p.m.: Shoplifting, 300 block of North Prince Street. • 7:06 p.m.: Sh...

  • Police blotter — Oct. 25

    CNJ Staff

    Following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Friday • 12:42 a.m.: Battery on a household member, 1800 block of West Grand Avenue. • 4:10 a.m.: Shoplifting, 1300 block of North Prince Street. • 8:39 a.m.: Careless driving, 1800 block of West Seventh Street. • 9:56 a.m.: Fraudulent use of a credit card over $500, 1300 block of Dartmouth Street. • 11:06 a.m.: Dog vicious, 1300 block of North Prince Street. • 1:26 p.m.: Failure to pay fines, 1600 block...

  • Police blotter — Oct. 23

    CNJ Staff

    Following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Thursday: • 2:35 a.m.: Contempt of court, Ross and 11th streets. • 7:30 a.m.: Tampering with motor vehicle, 1100 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. • 7:31 a.m.: Fraud (less than $500), 1400 block of North Norris Street. • 10:39 a.m.: Burglary (residence), 1100 block of Gidding Street. • 11:45 a.m.: Criminal trespass, 900 block of East 10th Street. • 2:27 p.m.: Criminal damage up to $1,000, 900 block...

  • Candidate Q&A: Secretary of State

    CNJ Staff

    Editor’s note: Nora Espinoza, R-Roswell, and Maggie Toulouse Oliver, D-Albuquerque, are candidates for New Mexico secretary of state. Questions were asked and received via email. Responses have been edited for style. Allegations against the opponent have been deleted since the format does not allow for response. Nora Espinoza Espinoza Age: 62 Current occupation: Retired teacher. Small businesswoman. Any previous offices held: State representative, Chaves and Lincoln C...

  • Candidate Q&A: Secretary of State

    CNJ Staff

    Editor’s note: Nora Espinoza, R-Roswell, and Maggie Toulouse Oliver, D-Albuquerque, are candidates for New Mexico secretary of state. Questions were asked and received via email. Responses have been edited for style. Allegations against the opponent have been deleted since the format does not allow for response. Nora Espinoza Espinoza Age: 62 Current occupation: Retired teacher. Small businesswoman. Any previous offices held: State representative, Chaves and Lincoln Counties (and Otero County before redistricting). Do you t...

  • Police blotter — Oct. 21

    CNJ Staff

    Following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Wednesday • 3:33 a.m.: Burglary (commercial), 1100 block of West Seventh Street. • 7:33 a.m.: Failure to appear (felony), 800 block of Mitchell Street. • 8:04 a.m.: Fraud (less then $100), 2600 block of West Seventh Street. • 3:17 p.m.: Tampering with motor vehicle, 200 block of Mariposa Drive. • 3:45 p.m.: Shoplifting, 1900 block of North Prince Street. • 4:40 p.m.: Shoplifting, 3700 block of North Princ... Full story

  • Police blotter — Oct. 20

    CNJ Staff

    Following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Tuesday • 12:13 a.m.: Possession of stolen vehicle, Cameo and 14th streets. • 9:21 a.m.: Assist outside agency, 200 block of North Pile Street. • 10:22 a.m.: Possession of stolen property over $500, 2100 block of North Martin Luther King Jr., Boulevard. • 2:31 p.m.: Leaving scene of crash with injury, 3500 block of North Prince Street. • 2:44 p.m.: Failure to appear (misdemeanor), 800 block of Mitchell...

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