Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Cannon Connections: Liliana Castillo Clovis resident Rachael Barnett, far left, works as assistant coach for the Clovis Lady Wildcat's with Head Coach Jeff Reed, far right. Gabriel Monte When Rachel Barnett resigned from the Air Force two months away from becoming a captain, she turned to the one thing that would give stability during her transition from military life — basketball. “It was surprisingly easy,” she said of her transition from being a first lieutenant in the Air Force to becoming the assistant coach of... Full story
Freedom New Mexico A grass fire Friday morning northeast of Portales burned about 150 acres, according to a fire department spokesman. No one was injured in the blaze reported about 11:31 a.m., said Portales Fire Department Lt. Floyd Hancock. Hancock said the fire started on Highway 467 and spread to Roosevelt Roads 2 and 3. “There was quite a bit of damage. We had to cut several fences,” Hancock said. “We had one point where we almost had it out, then the wind kicked up.” Hancock said high winds of up to 30 mph spread...
Freedom New Mexico A grass fire Friday morning northeast of Portales burned about 150 acres, according to a fire department spokesman. No one was injured in the blaze reported about 11:31 a.m., said Portales Fire Department Lt. Floyd Hancock. Hancock said the fire started on Highway 467 and spread to Roosevelt Roads 2 and 3. “There was quite a bit of damage. We had to cut several fences,” Hancock said. “We had one point where we almost had it out, then the wind kicked up.” Hancock said high winds of up to 30 mph spread...
Freedom New Mexico: Tony Bullocks Frank Blackburn of Clovis shows the effects of dry weather — a sparse winter wheat field. Two months into the winter growing season, farmers in Curry and Roosevelt County are asking one question: Where’s the rain? With 60 to 70-degree days and less than normal precipitation, the two counties are suffering a dry season. Farmers said only wheat crops have suffered badly from this winter’s dry spell. According to Rick Ledbetter, a cotton and alfalfa farmer in Roosevelt County, the sit... Full story
Two months into the winter growing season, farmers in Curry and Roosevelt County are asking one question: Where’s the rain? With 60 to 70-degree days and less than normal precipitation, the two counties are suffering a dry season. Farmers said only wheat crops have suffered badly from this winter’s dry spell. According to Rick Ledbetter, a cotton and alfalfa farmer in Roosevelt County, the situation with wheat crops is not yet serious. But Ledbetter said if local farmers do not see any kind of precipitation in the next sev...
A Curry County grand jury late Friday indicted Clovis police officer Stephen Gallegos on charges of vehicular homicide and great bodily harm by a motor vehicle. Gallegos faces a maximum sentence of nine years in prison if convicted on both third-degree felony counts, according to a press release from District Attorney Matt Chandler. Gallegos was released Friday on a $2,000 appearance bond, according to jail officials. The grand jury found that Gallegos was driving recklessly...
A Curry County grand jury late Friday indicted Clovis police officer Stephen Gallegos on charges of vehicular homicide and great bodily harm by a motor vehicle. Gallegos faces a maximum sentence of nine years in prison if convicted on both third-degree felony counts, according to a press release from District Attorney Matt Chandler. Gallegos was released Friday on a $2,000 appearance bond, according to jail officials. The grand jury found that Gallegos was driving recklessly...
Contact Person: Captain Patrick Whitney, 575-763-9436 On Friday, January 21st, 2011 a Curry County Grand Jury found probable cause and returned a “True Bill” indicting Clovis Police Officer Stephen Gallegos on charges of Homicide by Motor Vehicle and Great Bodily Harm by Motor Vehicle stemming from the November 17, 2010 motor vehicle crash that claimed the life of passenger Mary Castillo and injured driver Edith Payton. Officer Stephen Gallegos was driving a Clovis Police car on-duty at the time of the crash. Officer Ste...
Men Tarleton State (12-3, 3-0 LSC South) at ENMU (7-8, 2-1) • When: 7 p.m. today at Greyhound Arena. • Last time out: Tarleton grabbed sole possession of the division lead with a 69-66 upset win over ninth-ranked Incarnate Word on Wednesday at Stephenville, Texas, while the Greyhounds lost at Midwestern State 89-69. • Last meeting: The Texans dominated ENMU last season, winning 73-48 at Greyhound Arena and 76-36 at Stephenville. • Of note: All three of TSU’s losses have come on the road in Lone Star C... Full story
CNJ staf Men Tarleton State (12-3, 3-0 LSC South) at ENMU (7-8, 2-1) • When: 7 p.m. today at Greyhound Arena. • Last time out: Tarleton grabbed sole possession of the division lead with a 69-66 upset win over ninth-ranked Incarnate Word on Wednesday at Stephenville, Texas, while the Greyhounds lost at Midwestern State 89-69. • Last meeting: The Texans dominated ENMU last season, winning 73-48 at Greyhound Arena and 76-36 at Stephenville. • Of note: All three of TSU’s losses have come on the road in Lone S...
Do you have any cargo pants in your wardrobe? You know, they have regular pockets and below those there are some bigger pockets with flaps. I think cargo pants are great. I keep my change in one of the lower pockets and it doesn’t roll out when I sit in a car. I have room for a small flashlight on one side and my cell phone on the other. I put my Swiss Army knife in with the flashlight. There’s lots of room for all my stuff. Cargo pants come in shorts too. My love of cargo wear started in Phoenix during my truckin’ days.... Full story
Do you have any cargo pants in your wardrobe? You know, they have regular pockets and below those there are some bigger pockets with flaps. I think cargo pants are great. I keep my change in one of the lower pockets and it doesn’t roll out when I sit in a car. I have room for a small flashlight on one side and my cell phone on the other. I put my Swiss Army knife in with the flashlight. There’s lots of room for all my stuff. Cargo pants come in shorts too. My love of cargo wear started in Phoenix during my truckin’ days....
It was a wafting, almost ambient kind of odor. Sniff sniff sniff... “Urine... stale urine,” I identified, looking around and dismissing it, figuring there was a dirty baby diaper somewhere in the restaurant. The next time we ate at that restaurant weeks later, we were seated in the same booth. It was faint but omnipresent, nagging like a sore tooth the longer we were there and it seemed to come from under the table. “Do you guys smell that?” I asked, unable to ignore it this...
It was a wafting, almost ambient kind of odor. Sniff sniff sniff... “Urine... stale urine,” I identified, looking around and dismissing it, figuring there was a dirty baby diaper somewhere in the restaurant. The next time we ate at that restaurant weeks later, we were seated in the same booth. It was faint but omnipresent, nagging like a sore tooth the longer we were there and it seemed to come from under the table. “Do you guys smell that?” I asked, unable to ignore it this...
SANTA FE, NM—When the State House of Representatives convened yesterday (Thursday), Curry County native Stephanie Bailey also reported for duty. Bailey, an honors graduate of Texico High School, serves as the legislative assistant for Representative Dennis Roch (R-Texico) “I’m delighted to have Stephanie on board,” said Roch. “She is not only a capable assistant, but her deep roots in eastern New Mexico will prove invaluable as I look out for the needs of my district.” Bailey hails from Broadview, in northern Curry Cou...
A Clovis man died and four other people were injured in a one-vehicle rollover crash early this morning near Portales. State Police Lt. Cleo Baker said a 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by 27-year-old Tyrone Phillips of Clovis was east-bound on U.S. 70 when the driver lost control just before 2 a.m. at the intersection of U.S. 70 and Roosevelt Road P. The vehicle rolled several times, and three of the five occupants were ejected. Baker said Bryian Phillips, 29, of Clovis was pronounced dead at Roosevelt General Hospital. Shannon...
PNT report A Clovis man died and four other people were injured in a one-vehicle rollover crash early Friday morning near Portales. State Police Lt. Cleo Baker said a 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by 27-year-old Tyrone Phillips of Clovis was east-bound on U.S. 70 when the driver lost control just before 2 a.m. at the intersection of U.S. 70 and Roosevelt Road P. The vehicle rolled several times, and three of the five occupants were ejected. Baker said Bryian Phillips, 29, of Clovis was pronounced dead at Roosevelt General...
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may vary as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities.... Full story
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may vary as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities....
Editor’s note: Portales resident Laura Nelson was moved by this letter written by her then-15-year-old nephew Christopher Coons. Coons, now 16, lives in Henderson, Nev. and wrote the letter for a Junior Officer Reserve Training Corp project....
Editor’s note: Portales resident Laura Nelson was moved by this letter written by her then-15-year-old nephew Christopher Coons. Coons, now 16, lives in Henderson, Nev. and wrote the letter for a Junior Officer Reserve Training Corp project.... Full story
Courtesy of New Mexico State Parks Manzano Mountains State Park has five miles of hiking trails, bird watching, photography opportunities and cross-country skiing in the winter. Clarence Plank Manzano Mountains State Park • Location: The park is 16 miles northwest of Mountainair via N.M. Highways 55 and 131. It is 194 miles or 3 hours and 41 minutes from Portales. It is 185 miles or 3 hours and 27 minutes from Clovis. • Directions: From Portales take a left onto W. Fir St./N.M.-267 for 32 miles. Turn left onto...
Courtesy of New Mexico State Parks Manzano Mountains State Park has five miles of hiking trails, bird watching, photography opportunities and cross-country skiing in the winter. Clarence Plank Manzano Mountains State Park • Location: The park is 16 miles northwest of Mountainair via N.M. Highways 55 and 131. It is 194 miles or 3 hours and 41 minutes from Portales. It is 185 miles or 3 hours and 27 minutes from Clovis. • Directions: From Portales take a left onto W. Fir St./N.M.-267 for 32 miles. Turn left onto... Full story
Courtesy photo Spring River Zoo is located at 1306 E. College Blvd. in Roswell. Gabriel Monte Spring River Zoo • Location: 1306 E. College Blvd, Roswell • What activities can you enjoy at this location: Native plants and animals and several unique attractions. Thirty-four acres of parkland with five main zoo areas located on the grounds. These areas include the Capitan Trail featuring native animals; the children’s zoo area with child-friendly animals for close up viewing; the visitor service area with concessions,...
Courtesy photo Spring River Zoo is located at 1306 E. College Blvd. in Roswell. Gabriel Monte Spring River Zoo • Location: 1306 E. College Blvd, Roswell • What activities can you enjoy at this location: Native plants and animals and several unique attractions. Thirty-four acres of parkland with five main zoo areas located on the grounds. These areas include the Capitan Trail featuring native animals; the children’s zoo area with child-friendly animals for close up viewing; the visitor service area with concessions,... Full story
