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Our people: 'Granny has the Blues'
Etha Gray wants her own radio show. The 86-year-old would call it "Granny has the Blues." "I'd play the blues, nothing but the blues. Gutbucket blues: Bobby Bland, Memphis Slim,... — Updated 7/8/2023
Electric companies say they're prepped for summer
The electric companies that serve Curry and Roosevelt Counties are ready for summer demands on their systems. “From a planning standpoint, we have more than enough generating capacity to meet the expected demand while... — Updated 7/3/2023
A chat with jackrabbit on hot day
It’s been hot. But that’s what happens here in the Great American Southwest in the summertime. Every year, big heat, summer. I’ve spent a few summers here in our part of the country. I remember my first New Mexico summer,... — Updated 7/3/2023
Clovis board swears in officers
The Clovis Municipal School board got some new people in charge Tuesday with the annual change of officers. In one of the first items of business at their regular session, board members elected Terry Martin as President, Cindy... — Updated 7/1/2023
Clovis woman fatally shot in Colorado Springs
One of Nancy Mascarenas' friends has no idea why the Clovis woman was in Colorado Springs last month. But that's where Mascarenas was when she was shot and killed early June 23. Esp... — Updated 7/1/2023
14-year-old boy held on murder charge
Two Clovis teenagers ending a relationship led to the shooting death Monday of one of the boys by a third juvenile, according to Clovis Police Department investigators. The victim, Timothy Newbrough, 18, was found dead on the... — Updated 6/24/2023
Ask the News - June 25
How long has Stuart Ingle of Portales been our state senator? How old is he? When does his current term expire? What does he do for a living? Stuart Ingle was at his home in Portales on Friday when he answered those questions.... — Updated 6/24/2023
NM group plans to continue push for referendum
Efforts to usurp recently passed state laws regarding health care and aspects of voting continue. That’s despite a ruling by a state judge that New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver may block referendums on the... — Updated 6/24/2023
Keeping an eye on the residents of 'Kingbird Corner'
The stucco hacienda, where The Lady of the House and I reside, sits on a corner we call "Kingbird Corner," in honor of the birds who drop in in late spring and disappear in... — Updated 6/20/2023
Summer solstice heat wave rolling in across area
Summer begins at 8:57 a.m. today. And with this summer solstice comes a heat wave. Each day this week and the first half of next has a chance to see triple-digit temperatures, according to the National Weather Service. “We have... — Updated 6/20/2023
Police officers to receive 'retention stipend'
A "retention stipend" is destined for the paychecks of Clovis Police Department officers: $300,000 divided amongst 45 officers, according to Police Chief Roy Rice. The measure was... — Updated 6/17/2023
Q&A: 'Eddie Munster' shares life stories
Butch Patrick was part of a popular American television show, "The Munsters," which could be seen Thursday nights from the fall of 1964 to the spring of 1966. Patrick, 69, was cast... — Updated 6/17/2023
Clovis' Juneteenth celebration set for Sunday
Juneteenth is about remembering and recognition. So says Delmus Gillis of Clovis, one of the people putting Sunday’s Juneteenth celebration together at Clovis’ Hillcrest Park. “Celebrating Juneteenth recognizes the historic... — Updated 6/13/2023
Ask the news - June 11
What are the most dangerous intersections in Clovis and Portales? When you read our featured question did you immediately think “21st and Prince” for Clovis’ most dangerous intersection? No, it’s the second most dangerous.... — Updated 6/10/2023
Draggin' Main returns with drive-in tour, block party
Draggin’ Main returns this week for its annual mix of good times, vintage cars, and reminiscing. And just like those days back in the day, the cops will be there, too. “The Clovis Police Department has always been supportive... — Updated 6/10/2023
Historic fruit market building is demolished
An old building that once housed a favorite Clovis store has been demolished to make way for a new Dollar General, according to city Building Safety Department Director Pete Wilt.... — Updated 6/6/2023
Curry County to seek disaster declaration
Curry County will be seeking a disaster declaration from the state as a result of the damage from the precipitation laden super cell that hit the county May 24. Director of... — Updated 6/6/2023
Learned some of my favorite things from my buddy Catfish
Bossman here at the paper asked me if I’d write a Wednesday column every other week. “Nothing controversial,” he said. Me? Controversial? I gave up on controversy when I could plainly see we all ain’t gonna dwell in a... — Updated 6/6/2023
Draggin' Main kicks off Saturday
Clovis’ annual Draggin’ Main gathering kicks off an eight-day run on Saturday. Hair bands and a “hot rods launch party” are the highlights Saturday at the Curry County Events Center, according to Zane Brothers, who helped... — Updated 6/6/2023
Making more room to swing
Fun fact: Spider monkeys can live to be 40 years old. So says Clovis' Jessica Boisseau, who is spearheading an event aimed at making the next 20 years for Hillcrest Park Zoo's... — Updated 6/6/2023
City says so long to a retiring Dr. Kwan
Dr. Albert Kwan, retiring after being medical director and general surgeon for 30 years at Plains Regional Medical Center, was given the key to the city of Clovis at Thursday's regu... — Updated 6/3/2023
Ask the News - June 4
Will city vendor fees be waived for Draggin’ Main this year? Yes … and no. “The vendors on Main Street during the Saturday night (June 17) cruise will still pay a fee, but that fee will go to Draggin’ Main,” said Vicki... — Updated 6/3/2023
Court records: Suspect in shooting wanted to be killed
The suspect in Monday’s officer-involved shooting in Clovis wanted to be killed, court records show. Jonathon Gus Sullivan, 31, was arrested and is charged with aggravated assault on a peace officer with a deadly weapon, making... — Updated 6/3/2023
Storm damages well into millions
Placing a dollar damage on the storms that hit across eastern New Mexico late last month is a guess at best. But that number is well into the tens of millions. Clovis Mayor and insu... — Updated 6/3/2023
Petition aims at preventing laws from taking effect
A Portales man is helping with a statewide petition drive aimed at preventing new laws from taking effect June 18. Logan Brown, a Portales High School science teacher and parent, said the petitions are targeting six different... — Updated 5/30/2023
