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  • Incumbents keep positions on local school boards

    Landry Sena and Madison Willis, The Staff of The News|Updated Nov 11, 2023

    By Landry Sena and Madison Willis The Staff of The News Tuesday was a good night for incumbent school board members seeking re-election in Clovis and Portales. All three local races that included an incumbent saw voters choose the candidates already in office. Incumbents Terry Martin and Paul Cordova kept their positions on the Clovis Municipal Schools board of directors. Martin defeated challenger Nathan Mccreery, 144-93, in the race for the District 5 seat. “First, I want to say all honor to God,” Martin told The News on...

  • Martin, Cordova keep Clovis school board seats

    Landry Sena and Madison Willis, The Staff of The News|Updated Nov 8, 2023

    Incumbents Terry Martin and Paul Cordova kept their positions on the Clovis Municipal Schools board of directors following Tuesday's elections. Martin defeated challenger Nathan Mccreery, 144-93, in the race for the District 5 seat. "First, I want to say all honor to God," Martin told The News on Tuesday night. "I want to thank the people in the district for coming out to vote. They know that I've been around, and they trust my judgment so, you know, (I'm) giving honor to God...

  • Area ballots for November election include tax questions

    Landry Sena and Madison Willis, The Staff of The News|Updated Oct 24, 2023

    Early voting continues through Nov. 4 across the region for multiple school district and municipal board seats. Election Day is Nov. 7. Local ballots also include three tax questions, for voters in school districts in Dora, Portales and Texico. All are continuation of taxes voters have previously approved, superintendents said. In Portales, the tax levy – if approved -- will continue to be used to “purchase new computers, chrome books, smart projectors, cameras, IT infrastructure, infrastructure for WiFi, network infrastructu...

  • Local schools gearing up for new year, longer days

    Landry Sena and Madison Willis, The Staff of The News|Updated Jul 29, 2023

    The summer break ends on Aug. 7, the first day of classes, for students in Grady and Melrose schools, with classes to begin on dates ranging from Aug. 9 to Aug. 21 in other districts in Curry and Roosevelt counties. Students and parents should be ready for somewhat longer school days as schools have additional time requirements to help bring student achievement levels up after the COVID-19 pandemic. Following are first days of classes and other important information for students and parents to know before class begins. Some...

  • Independence Day festivities planned in Clovis, Portales

    Landry Sena and Madison Willis, The Staff of The News|Updated Jul 1, 2023

    The nation celebrates freedom on Tuesday and Clovis-Portales will join in with fireworks displays starting at 9 p.m. in both communities. Clovis hosts its annual “Smoke on the Water” at Greene Acres Park. Activities begin at 11 a.m. with a basketball tournament, skateboarding contest, music and more until the light show begins at dark. “This year is probably going to be the biggest that Clovis has seen,” said Cari Kelly with Global One Media, sponsor of the event. “I’ve been talking with our fireworks shooter, and he’s pu...