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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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CLOVIS – The mother of Sunday’s shooting victim in Clovis said her daughter was shot by a man she knew who “walked up to her, yelled at her, and then shot her.” Jessica Gonzalez said her daughter, Esmeralda Gonzalez, 17, was recovering in a Lubbock hospital on Tuesday morning. “They said she’s very lucky to have made it.” Police said Tuesday they are trying to locate the man Esmeralda said shot her. It wasn’t clear if any warrants had been issued for arrests in connection with... Full story
Enemies of Martin Luther King Jr. fixated on his color. They almost always ignored how thick his skin was. King became a national figure at 26, the most charismatic and outspoken opponent of segregation in one of America's more dangerous eras. A Baptist minister, he moved from his pulpit to the streets of Montgomery, Ala., to lead a peaceful boycott of the city's buses. Drivers showed no Southern hospitality to Black riders. They were ordered to pay their fare, board the bus through the back door and give up their seats to...
CLOVIS — A man set to face a murder charge later this month has received an additional charge on allegations he had a weapon at the Curry County Adult Detention Center. Johnny Ray Vigil, 28, has been in the detention center since Nov. 8. Prosecutors believe Vigil fatally shot Jahmail Burge the previous evening. Vigil, who is currently, serving a sentence for battery upon a peace officer, is scheduled to begin the homicide trial Jan. 26. According to a criminal complaint filed Tuesday in Curry County Magistrate Court: * S...
CLOVIS — Starting Tuesday, K. Barnett and Sons will begin construction work on Wilhite Road from North Thornton Street to Fairway Terrace. The work will require the stretch of Wilhite be closed to traffic, but Prince Street will remain open. The project is part of continued construction of the city’s effluent reuse water pipeline. The city anticipates the work to be complete in March, weather permitting. Information: K. Barnett and Sons, 575-762-4407....
CLOVIS — A Clovis man is facing assault charges for an alleged aggravated assault involving a machete. Troy Shaw, 57, was booked into the Curry County Adult Detention Center Tuesday after a report of a disturbance on the 200 block of Ruth. He remains there without bond, and is due to make his first appearance Tuesday morning in Curry County Magistrate Court. According to a criminal complaint filed Wednesday in the magistrate court: * Law enforcement responded to the Ruth Street house and found Shaw and another male o...
CLOVIS — The city of Clovis is seeking a utility representative (i.e. gas, electric, water & telecommunications) to serve on its Economic Incentive Board (EIB). The EIB meets quarterly to make recommendations regarding economic development programs and prospects to the Clovis City Commission. Applications are available at city hall and will be accepted until 5 p.m. Jan. 28. Information: 575-763-9654 or [email protected]....
ALBUQUERQUE — The State Bar of New Mexico is offering a free online divorce options workshop Feb. 2, according to a release. The workshop will run 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at Zoom meeting 87823042763, passcode 568906. The workshop includes a presentation by a volunteer attorney, an open question-and-answer period, and a free one-on-one consultation with an attorney. Information: 505-797-6022....
CLOVIS — To allow for citizen access during renovation of the Curry County Courthouse, the public entrance is being temporarily relocated to the east side of the courthouse off of Main Street. The south entrance doors will be closed during renovation, but bn ADA accessible entrance is still available into the building. Those who need assistance can access the courthouse through notifying the sheriff’s office by ringing the doorbell adjacent to the south entrance doors. Renovations consist of constructing a 2,180 square foo...
Today • Rehearsal for new Generations Church Youth Praise & Worship Band — 3-4:30 p.m., 615 West Fourth St., Portales. Open to all interested junior high and high school students, regardless of experience. Bring a water bottle, notebook and pen, mobile device, and headphones. Rehearsals will be at 3 p.m. each Sunday. Sign up online at: https://generations.snappages.site/youth-praise-worship-band. Information: text 575-607-0627 Monday • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day • Virtual celebration sponsored by the Clovis Dr. Martin...
On this date ... 1962: Medical issues were fair game for gossip columns in the newspapers 60 years ago. This item is from “Up and Down the Street” in The Portales News-Tribune: Everett Inge, who is under treatment in the Roosevelt General Hospital for a broken leg he received when a horse fell with him received a card from a close relative who also has a broken leg and is in a Roswell hospital. The card was inscribed “From one Leg to Another.” The relative was Red Ussery who was suffering from an old break that he receive...
Monday • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Tuesday • Roosevelt County Crimestoppers — Noon, Aztec Room, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Information: Darla Reed at [email protected] or 575-226-5237 • Portales City Council — 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers, Memorial Building, 200 E. 7th St., Portales. Face covering required. Questions, requests, or comments from citizens should be submitted in writing to the city clerk or city manager before the meeting. Contact information available at https://www.portale...
Curry Residents Senior Meals Association 901 W. 13th Street 575-762-9405 Meals served with 2% milk, tossed salad w/low-fat dressing Monday: Closed Tuesday: BBQ riblet on a bun, French fries, corn, cake Wednesday: Beef stew, steamed cabbage, cornbread w/margarine, pudding Thursday: Chicken fajita, Spanish rice, bread w/margarine, fruit cocktail Friday: Fried chicken breast, mashed potatoes, gravy, green peas, dinner roll w/margarine, pears Community Services Center 1100 Community Way, Portales 575-356-8576 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m....
