May 12, 2024 Edition
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Today *Mother’s Day *Mother’s Day brunch – 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Adults $30; children ages 5-12 $15; children four and under are free. To purchase only adult tickets, visit: https://square.link/u/xnyoK5yd. To purchase adult and child tickets, call 575-935-5000 or email [email protected] to receive a link to pay. Information: 575-935-5000 *Grady High School graduation – 5 p.m., Grady High School, 100 Franklin St., Grady. Information: 575-357-2192 Monday...
Monday *Village of Melrose Council meeting – 4:30 p.m., Melrose City Hall, 105 E. Ave. B, Melrose. Information: 575-253-4274 *City of Portales Planning and Zoning Committee meeting – 5:30 p.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. 7th St., Portales. Information: 575-356-6662 *Portales Municipal Schools board - 6 p.m., Board Room, L.C. Cozzens Administrative Offices, 501 S. Abilene, Portales. Information: 575-356-7000 *Last day for Curry County residents to provide input for Curry County Road Department Five-Year Plan – Plan...
New Mexico produces about 25,000 tons of peanuts annually, according to New Mexico State University. How much of the state’s 2024 crop was lost in the Hampton Farms fire at Portales in April? Will this impact the cost of peanuts in the grocery store? If so, by how much and when will we see that increase? “They should be able to overcome this,” Naveen Puppala wrote in an email. Puppala is peanut breeder with New Mexico State University’s agricultural center north of Clovis. Regarding a seed crop, Puppala wrote “all...
After 22 days, the Portales Fire Dept. announced this week that the Hampton Farms peanut mill fire is to a point where there is no need for fire personnel to be there on standby. The facility on US 70 towards Clovis started burning on April 15. Since then, smoke has remained present with 6 million pounds of peanuts continuing to burn inside the warehouses. According to a press release from PFD, the Hampton Farms staff agree that the property should be turned over to them. The News attempted to get in contact with state Fire...
Booked The following were booked into local jails (Tuesday - Friday): Clovis • Raheem Cooper, 30, probation violation • Stephen Reyna, 38, battery • Marisela Chavez, 34, probation violation • Tony Anthony, 18, failure to appear on misdemeanor charge, failure to pay fines • Karlton King, 20, probation violation • James Wyche, 25, failure to appear on a felony charge • Cynthia Vallejo, 29, probation violation, concealing identity • Nicholas Morris, 34, driving while license suspended or revoked Portales ...
On this date ... 1911: Homer Jones did not shoot his business partner at Taiban as authorities had alleged. Jones’ innocence was declared by Edward Gardner, the man Jones was alleged to have shot. Police arrested Jones because his boot tracks were found near the scene of Gardner’s shooting. But when Gardner recovered from his wound enough to talk to authorities, he told them he and Jones were the best of friends and had never had a cross word. Gardner said Jones...
As of Tuesday a Clovis man was sentenced to nine and a half years in the Department of Corrections for aggravated fleeing a law enforcement officer, according to a press release from the Ninth Judicial District Attorney’s Office. According to the release Anthony Abeyta, 28, will be facing nine and half years consecutive to a six year sentence he received earlier this year for violating probation. Last Sunday, Abeyta was found guilty by a jury when he was involved in a high-speed chase fleeing from Curry County Sheriff...
A Muleshoe woman died Wednesday night in a vehicle crash in Lamb County, Texas, near Amherst. Sherri Harrison, 57, was killed after her 2009 Toyota Camry collided with a truck near the intersection of U.S. 84 and Farm to Market Road 37, according to a report by the Texas Department of Public Safety. A preliminary investigation revealed that Harrison’s vehicle was leaving a private drive off U.S. 84 and “pulled into the path” of a 1998 Kenworth tractor-trailer driven by Clay Hayes, 66, of Albuquerque, according to DPS....
Early numbers for enrollment are up this summer and this fall at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales. The news came from ENMU Chancellor and President James Johnston in a presentation to the university’s Board of Regents at their May regular meeting Friday. Johnston said the early numbers show summer enrollment is up 2% from last year, fall up 4% from last year. Johnston also noted it is hoped the search for an athletic director for the university will be wrapped up by the time of the Regents’ June meeting....
In a 3-2 vote, the Roosevelt County Commission declined to change the speed limit from 55 mph to 40 mph on a road section just southeast of Portales. The road that was in discussion was South Roosevelt Road (SRR) 8 and NM-88, and goes about 5 miles east to SRRG. Commissioners Tina Dixon, Roy Lee Criswell and Dennis Lopez voted against the resolution. Commissioners Paul Grider and Rod Savage voted yes. Roosevelt County Road Supervisor Juan Dominguez told the commission at their regular meeting Tuesday that a traffic study...
Roosevelt County could possibly have a home economist again, if the commission allows it in their budget for fiscal year 2025. Several county residents and 4-H members asked the commission at their regular meeting Tuesday to vote in favor of bringing back a family and consumer sciences agent to the Roosevelt County Extension Office. The last time Roosevelt County had an FCS agent was around 2016 when the county was in a financial crunch and needed to cut funding, according to Roosevelt County Ag Agent, Patrick Kircher. At...
Charges have been dismissed against the Clovis man who fatally shot a dog he said was “aggressively barking” at his dogs in November. Bradley Pearson, who lives in the 100 block of Zia Place, faced a fourth-degree felony charge, punishable by up to 18 months in jail and a $5,000 fine. But District Attorney Quentin Ray said last week the animal - a labrador retriever - “had a history of attacking people.” Court records show the suspect told police on Nov. 1 that he shot the dog after it barked at his own dogs in the...
A woman with a rubber bat attacked a woman visiting the Portales cemetery last Sunday morning, Portales police said. Francine Galvan, 26, was arrested and charged with robbery in connection with the incident. Portales Police Capt. Chris Valdez said officers were dispatched to the cemetery about 8:40 a.m. last Sunday. Valdez said the suspect had approached the victim and demanded her belongings. “An altercation occurred with injuries to the victim and items being stolen,” Valdez wrote. Valdez reported the victim was...
The Clovis Municipal Schools board of education unanimously passed a $173.9 million budget for fiscal year 2024-25 Tuesday at their regular monthly meeting. Marking this year’s budget $4.7 million less than the previous fiscal year. CMS Senior Director of Finance Heather Nieto said there were some factors that played into the budget decrease. “Some of the biggest reasons for the budget to change are the expiration of some funds as of June 30 and the rise in insurance costs going up 15.53% as well as the increase in risk...
In hopes to find “a middle ground” from the state’s Public Education Department’s proposed changes to school calendars, the Clovis Municipal Schools Board on Tuesday unanimously voted for a 175-day calendar. CMS Superintendent Renee Russ said the new calendar will preserve eight professional days for staff. “The ironic thing about this calendar as compared to the 180-day calendar we put together just in case is that this generates more total instructional hours than a 180-day student calendar would,” Russ said....
Highway officials on Thursday in Texico presented a new option for building a railroad overpass near the New Mexico and Texas state line. Many of the residents who came to review the new schematic expressed support, but also concern. Kylan Francis, director of transportation planning and development in Texas, said an earlier plan to build an overpass through the business districts of Texico and Farwell received only about 50% support. That’s why officials went back to the drawing board. The newest option would divert...
Law enforcement authorities early Monday arrested a man accused of shooting and killing two 23-year-old Texico women, shooting a 5-year-old in the head and kidnapping a 10-month old baby on May 3 at Ned Houk Park. The News has pieced together a timeline of events based on public documents and police interviews: May 1-2 Alek Collins, 26, of Manvel, Texas, drives a rented vehicle – a maroon Honda sedan -- from the Allen, Texas, area through the Texas Panhandle, arriving in...
Vince Galvan was a “great big brother,” little brother Joe Galvan said on Thursday. “He would take us fishing. For all of us, he did a lot of things.” Once, he even let Joe and other brothers tag along on a date. They all went to see “Star Wars” at the LaFonda Drive-in. “He stopped and got a pan pizza -- that was new then -- and we drove out to the drive-in … He put the pan pizza on top of his truck and he told me and my two brothers, ‘Here’ and left us up...
The 5-year-old girl shot and critically injured May 3 at Ned Houk Park has made “significant progress” over the past few days, an attorney representing her family said. “The family is asking for continued prayers for her recovery,” said Matt Chandler, speaking on behalf of the family of Harley Cisneros. Cisneros and her friend, Taryn Allen, both 23 of Texico, were found dead in the park from gunshot wounds. Cisneros’ oldest daughter, unnamed at the family’s request, was also shot and taken to a Lubbock hospital,...
Curry County Association of Educational Retirees May 7, 2024, K-Bob’s Restaurant The program was presented by fourth- and fifth-grade Parkview Steppers and honor choir. Performing first, the honor choir treated us to a medley of Broadway musical hits which CCAER members remembered fondly. Following the choir, the Parkview Steppers demonstrated their talent by enthusiastically playing a set of choreographed movements accompanied by drums. What a treat! CCAER meets at K-Bob’s Restaurant at 11 a.m. for lunch; 11:30 a.m....
Curry Residents Senior Meals Association 901 W. 13th St. Clovis Monday: Closed- relocating to Hilcrest Senior Life Center. Tuesday: Closed- relocating to Hilcrest Senior Life Center. Wednesday: Closed- relocating to Hilcrest Senior Life Center. Thursday: Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Green Beans, Garlic Bread & Cookie. Friday: BBQ Riblet, Macaroni & Cheese, Blended Vegetables, Roll w/Butter & Fruit Salad. Friendship Senior Center 901 W. 13th St., Clovis 575-769-7908 Monday: Closed. Tuesday: Closed. Wednesday: Closed. Thursday:...
Clovis Monday: Breakfast: Mini Cinnis. Lunch: Chicken Drumstick, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Seasoned Corn, Chilled Peaches & Whole Wheat Roll or (grades 6-12) Pizza or Meatball Sub & Fries or Chef Salad. Tuesday: Breakfast: Yogurt & Graham Cracker. Lunch: Chili Dog on a Bun, Baked Seasoned Fries, Pasta Salad & Side Kicks or (grades 6-12) Pizza or Spicy Chicken Sandwich or Chef Salad. Wednesday: Breakfast: French Toast Bites. Lunch: Burrito, Spanish Rice, Garden Salad & Celery Sticks w/Dressing & Chilled Pears w/Jell-O or...
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. “The Lily of Ludgate Hill” by Mimi Matthews. Lady Anne Deveril doesn’t spook easily. A woman of lofty social standing known for her glacial beauty and starchy opinions, she’s the unofficial leader of her small group of equestriennes. Since...
I’ve frequently told folks that I raised my mother. I’m not totally sure she appreciates me saying that, but I love her and it’s just tough if she doesn’t like it. I am the oldest of three siblings and I was born while she was in her teen years. So by the time I was 10 and becoming more responsible, she was in her mid-20s. Couple those facts with everyone telling me I was born an old man, and there you have the recipe. I mostly liked working side-by-side with my...
Retired Clovis school teacher Rhonda Roberts sent The News an email suggesting an interview subject for "Our People." Roberts recommended her niece, Shauma Brown. "She's very interesting," Roberts wrote in an email. So The News sat in Brown's office and asked questions to find out why her aunt regards her as "very interesting." Q: Where were you born? A: Okinawa, Japan. My father was in the Air Force. Q: What do you remember of that place? A: I like to say I remember water...
Services Click Here to View Obituaries • Jude Arias Jr., 36, died May 6. Information: Muffley Funeral Home • Zorita Bradfute, 82, died May 7. Information: Wheeler Mortuary • Sevyn Coleman, newborn, died May 6. Information: Steed-Todd Funeral Home • Carmen Craig, 62, died May 7. Information: Muffley Funeral Home • Vince Galvan, 73, died May 6. Information: Muffley Funeral Home • Sherri Harrison, 57, died May 8. Information: Ellis Funeral Home • Billie Hill, 94,...
TEXICO – Finally, a close game against Pecos went Texico's way, and the Wolverines are advancing to the Class 2A state quarterfinals because of it. Texico erased deficits of 5-0, 10-8 and 12-11, scoring twice in the bottom of the seventh to nip District 6-2A rival Pecos 13-12 on Wednesday night. It's the third time in four meetings this season that the teams have played tight, high-scoring contests decided late. The Panthers won the first two, erasing an 8-0 deficit for an...
LUBBOCK – Eastern New Mexico University’s baseball team, which had previously earned only one Gold Glove award in All-Lone Star Conference postseason picks, had three in selections announced on Wednesday at the conference’s baseball awards banquet, held in conjunction with the start of a four-team, double-elimination conference tournament. Juniors Beau Preston at first base, Demetrio Archuleta at second and Tucker Gideon in the outfield notched gold gloves. Meantime, junior left fielder/relief pitcher Luciano Terilli...
ALBUQUERQUE – Clovis and Portales’ girls had no luck in Wednesday’s opening round of state tennis competition. At Jerry Cline Tennis Center, the Lady Wildcats had one entry in singles and one in doubles in Class 5A, while the Lady Rams had a doubles entry in Class 1-4A at Albuquerque Academy. For the Lady Cats, junior Hannah Lingala lost a 6-0, 6-0 decision to third-seeded senior Ellise Jay of Mayfield in singles. Jay advanced with a 6-2, 6-3 quarterfinal victory over La Cueva junior Varinn Sood, but she bowed out in...
MELROSE – There's nothing like getting off to a quick start to take the suspense out of things. Defending Class 1A champion Melrose did just that on Wednesday, getting a three-run homer from junior catcher Dathan Yeary before anyone had been retired in the bottom of the first and rolling to a 19-0 win over Magdalena in a state quarterfinal game shortened to 4 ½ cantos by the 10-run rule. The third-seeded Buffaloes (12-6), who defeated District 3-1A rival Logan13-7 in...
