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Clovis Community College one of seven selected for rural workforce initiative
CLOVIS — Clovis Community College was one of seven colleges selected nationwide to participate in a rural workforce initiative. Building Resiliency in Rural Communities for the Future of Work is a program run by Achieving the Dre... — Updated 2/23/2021
Winter storm left its mark
Power was lost and water lines burst, but officials say that last week's frigid temperatures and snow could have caused more damage. The most severe impacts occurred on Tuesday when... — Updated 2/20/2021
Campaign against domestic violence launched
CLOVIS — A campaign against domestic violence was launched by the Ninth Judicial District Attorney's office last week. “Break the Cycle” is an effort headed by Ninth Judicial District Attorney Andrea Reeb to help men and... — Updated 2/16/2021 Full story
Widespread snow expected through tonight across area
CLOVIS — Winter decided to stick around for another weekend in eastern New Mexico as the area was placed in a winter storm watch on Friday. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has predicted six inches of snow as the most... — Updated 2/13/2021
Band, choirs confront COVID-19 restrictions
CLOVIS — Over the last few months, a “Let Them Play” movement built steam in support of prep athletics, and indications are those will soon be starting again. However, a different group is also looking to play again, as... — Updated 2/13/2021
State police raise money for fallen officer's family
CLOVIS - The New Mexico State Police division in Clovis, through a donut sale, raised $15,000 for the family of fallen police officer Darian Jarrott Wednesday. The NMSP sold the... — Updated 2/13/2021
Curry County moves into yellow
With more than half of the state moving out of the “red” designation on COVID-19 gating criteria, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham expressed optimism in a Wednesday pandemic update. Curry County was one of 15 counties in New Mexico... — Updated 2/13/2021
Chance of snow and freezing temps on way
There is a chance of snow heading this way, along with freezing temperatures, fog, and gusty winds. Predicted are some of the coldest temperatures for the state since 2011, according to the National Weather Service. “Widespread... — Updated 2/9/2021
Business feature: Against the odds
CLOVIS — The pandemic has been hard on small businesses. Even so, there has been an emergence of young entrepreneurs fighting the odds. Cassandra Hovious of Clovis, Cydnee Widner of Melrose, and April and Jason Roberts of Clovis... — Updated 2/9/2021
State vaccinating about 9,000 people per day
New Mexico is vaccinating approximately 9,000 people per day, a pace nearly double what the state was doing three weeks ago. This increase is due to a federal vaccine distribution increase of 6% this week on top of a 16% increase... — Updated 2/6/2021
Clovis High alum throwing hat in for NM seat
A Clovis High School alum has thrown his hat in the ring for New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District, should Rep. Deb Haaland be confirmed as Interior Secretary. Jared Vander Dussen, now of Albuquerque, is one of six Republicans... — Updated 2/6/2021
CCC board approves 27 additional students eligible for graduation
CLOVIS — The fall semester concluded nearly two months ago at Clovis Community College. But its graduating class has kept growing. The college’s board of trustees on Wednesday approved a list of 27 additional students eligible... — Updated 2/6/2021
Parade honoring health workers to be held
CLOVIS — A community celebration of local healthcare workers is set to take place Thursday evening outside of Plains Regional Medical Center. Hearts for Healthcare Workers is being organized by the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of... — Updated 2/6/2021
Roosevelt passes pair of bill resolutions
PORTALES — Two resolutions regarding Roosevelt County’s support and opposition for bills introduced in the current legislative session were discussed during its commission meeting on Tuesday. The commission voted unanimously... — Updated 2/2/2021
RGH vaccinating about 100 per day
PORTALES — Roosevelt General Hospital officials are administering about 100 COVID-19 Pfizer vaccinations per day, with 928 doses delivered so far. RGH Chief Executive Officer Kaye Green also told Roosevelt County commissioners... — Updated 2/2/2021
Business feature: Diamonds Evermore owner honored
CLOVIS - Jewelry, Gail Tarson said, is almost always connected to some special event. On Tuesday, the owner of Clovis' Diamonds Evermore was honored for her 10-year connection with... — Updated 2/2/2021
Legislators: Virtual format makes session different
Local lawmakers are getting into the swing of things as New Mexico's 2021 regular 60-day legislative session rounds the two-week mark. The session, which is operating mostly over Zoom with few in-person meetings in Santa Fe, has... — Updated 1/30/2021
Yo-Tea-Go moves, rebrands; BBQ shop closes Clovis location
A pair of businesses concluded operations at their Clovis locations this week, with one relocating and another concentrating on its flagship location. The owners of Yo-Tea-Go are staying in Clovis, but are rebranding and moving int... — Updated 1/30/2021
New Mexico's redistricting could continue until December
Preliminary data from the 2020 Census indicates that redistricting in New Mexico might not conclude until December, compared to September when the decennial process wrapped up in 2011. The Census data used for redistricting is... — Updated 1/30/2021
Bills sponsored by local legislators
The 2021 Regular Session for New Mexico’s 55th Legislature began on January 19. As part of that session, local lawmakers for Curry and Roosevelt Counties have put their support behind 17 different bills. Those bills have been... — Updated 1/30/2021
High winds to settle down today
Wind gusts in the early hours of Saturday morning until mid-afternoon reached 55 to 60 mph. The High Wind Warning which included “damaging winds” was issued for both Curry and Roosevelt Counties. The National Weather Service... — Updated 1/30/2021
Business feature: Businesses head to Texas
CLOVIS — Owners of the Crafters Mall and Brick Street Warehouse in Clovis are opening a new store in Farwell after facing difficulties running their businesses in New Mexico during the pandemic. Ernie Kos, executive director of... — Updated 1/26/2021
Another 2,500 vaccine doses allocated to clinic
CLOVIS — As of Monday Clovis' vaccine clinic administered all of the COVID-19 vaccine doses allocated to Roden Smith and Clovis Family Healthcare last week. The clinic will continue to run this week as the state has allocated... — Updated 1/26/2021
Cannon rolling out COVID-19 vaccine in phases
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — Cannon Air Force Base began rolling out COVID-19 vaccines to personnel in mid-January. Like the rest of the country, they are administering it in phases. “Medical personnel who are providing direct... — Updated 1/26/2021
Q&A: A look at CCC, ENMU first weeks
Local institutions of higher education began classes for their spring semester this past week. Both Eastern New Mexico University and Clovis Community College will hold some in-person classes as well as continue with many online... — Updated 1/23/2021
