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Articles from the February 5, 2016 edition


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  • Woman charged with five Clovis arsons

    Editor [email protected] The woman accused of setting fire to five Clovis businesses on Thursday night was already awaiting trial on charges she burned two auto dealerships in 2014. And prosecutors this week were trying to have her jailed after she allegedly spoke about “demons” and “getting them out” to employees at one of the auto dealers that burned 14 months ago. Madrid Angie Madrid was arrested Thursday night in front of a downtown Clovis flower shop with a...

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  • Parents asked to pick up Bella Vista students

    Firefighters have recommended closing Bella Vista Elementary School for the rest of the day because of a grass fire in a nearby field. School officials are asking parents pick up their students as soon as possible. Bella Vista was evacuated this morning, but students returned to class about noon after it appeared the fire was under control. School officials announced about 12:15 p.m. that concerns about the fire sparking again led to the recommendation to close the school. About half the students had already been taken home...

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  • Montoya convicted of second-degree murder

    Alisa Boswell

    Staff photo: Matthew Asher DeAngelo Montoya, 18, heads away from the Roosevelt County Courthouse escorted by sheriff’s office Transport Officer Drew White. Montoya was convicted of murder for the second time on Friday. Managing editor [email protected] DeAngelo Montoya, 18, was convicted of murder for the second time Friday afternoon. The Portales teen was accused of shooting and killing Portales college student Angel Vale, 21, in July 2010 when he was 13 years old....

  • Fingerprint provision license bill could hit snag

    The New Mexican If Gerardo Alfredo De Luna needs to give up his driver's license and get a driving authorization card, he'll do it. But he will not give up his fingerprints to a law enforcement agency to get such a card. "I work just as hard as any U.S. citizens, and I pay my taxes," said De Luna, 52, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico who has lived in Santa Fe for the past 11 years. "I would feel insecure because I would be giving up my fingerprints to police, and that could lead to worse things." This is what Gov....

  • Legislature: Fingerprint provision license bill could hit snag

    The New Mexican If Gerardo Alfredo De Luna needs to give up his driver's license and get a driving authorization card, he'll do it. But he will not give up his fingerprints to a law enforcement agency to get such a card. "I work just as hard as any U.S. citizens, and I pay my taxes," said De Luna, 52, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico who has lived in Santa Fe for the past 11 years. "I would feel insecure because I would be giving up my fingerprints to police, and that could lead to worse things." This is what Gov....

  • Legislative roundup — Feb. 6

    Days remaining in session: 12 Closing committees Susan Boe, executive director of the New Mexico Foundation for Open Government, delivered a letter to legislative leadership on Friday that urges lawmakers to keep full committee meetings open to the public. In the letter, Boe echoes comments she made in a Santa Fe New Mexican article published Friday that reported the House Finance and Appropriations Committee had been meeting behind closed doors to hammer out the state's $6.3 billion budget. "On Monday afternoon, February 1,...

  • Legislative roundup — Feb. 6

    Days remaining in session: 12 Closing committees Susan Boe, executive director of the New Mexico Foundation for Open Government, delivered a letter to legislative leadership on Friday that urges lawmakers to keep full committee meetings open to the public. In the letter, Boe echoes comments she made in a Santa Fe New Mexican article published Friday that reported the House Finance and Appropriations Committee had been meeting behind closed doors to hammer out the state's $6.3 billion budget. "On Monday afternoon, February 1,...

  • Johnson: Bowl ads sure to appeal to animal lovers

    Sharna Johnson

    There will be gatherings of all types Sunday, with jerseys, snacks and big screen televisions at the center of what is a special day for a lot of people. Super Bowl Sunday is not just an event that is anticipated by football fans throughout the year because of it’s sports appeal, the game of the year offers an opportunity to enjoy good food and entertainment with friends and family. Without a doubt, the big game stirs up many passionate fans and there are those for whom it...

  • Johnson: Bowl ads sure to appeal to animal lovers

    Sharna Johnson

    There will be gatherings of all types Sunday, with jerseys, snacks and big screen televisions at the center of what is a special day for a lot of people. Super Bowl Sunday is not just an event that is anticipated by football fans throughout the year because of it’s sports appeal, the game of the year offers an opportunity to enjoy good food and entertainment with friends and family. In search of ponies Without a doubt, the big game stirs up many passionate fans and there...

  • Berry: Not all new words appreciated

    When I was a kid, we lived a block from the grade school. During the summer, on weekends and most every afternoon, I could be found on the playground of that school. Several other kids from the neighborhood, including some older kids, also spent time there. One afternoon I heard one of the older kids say a word that I was not familiar with. The other kids seemed kind of impressed with him saying it. Lonnie Berry Later, when I was on my way home, I stopped by my Aunt's house to...

  • Berry: Not all new words appreciated

    When I was a kid, we lived a block from the grade school. During the summer, on weekends and most every afternoon, I could be found on the playground of that school. Several other kids from the neighborhood, including some older kids, also spent time there. One afternoon I heard one of the older kids say a word that I was not familiar with. The other kids seemed kind of impressed with him saying it. Lonnie Berry Later, when I was on my way home, I stopped by my Aunt's house to...

  • Four instructors awarded

    Staff report Four instructors at Clovis Community College are recipients of the National Institute for Staff and Organization Development’s excellence award for 2015-16. The Austin, Texas-based NISOD, which promotes excellence in teaching, learning and leadership at community and technical colleges, selected automotive program instructor Paul Blair, mathematics instructor VK Bussen, welding instructor Sean Poindexter and Aaron Anderson, who teaches various courses at the two-year college. The 306 schools that belong to... Full story

  • Pages past — Feb. 5

    On this date ... 1976: Vicki Gaspard had been crowned basketball homecoming queen at Clovis High School. She was a senior, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Gaspard. 1956: Clovis Air Force Base personnel were using military equipment to check on isolated residents and even feed area cattle as the region tried to dig out from a blizzard that brought a foot of snow to some places. A couple near the Curry-Roosevelt county line had not been heard from since the storm hit three...

  • Pages past — Feb. 5

    On this date ... 1976: Vicki Gaspard had been crowned basketball homecoming queen at Clovis High School. She was a senior, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Gaspard. 1956: Clovis Air Force Base personnel were using military equipment to check on isolated residents and even feed area cattle as the region tried to dig out from a blizzard that brought a foot of snow to some places. A couple near the Curry-Roosevelt county line had not been heard from since the storm hit three...

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  • Citizens Bank gets special honor

    Editor [email protected] It’s hosted two major motion picture productions and been the site of real-life drama in two downtown locations. Staff photo: Tony Bullocks Kent Carruthers, president of The Citizens Bank of Clovis, accepts the Citizen of The Year Award at Friday’s night Clovis/Curry County Annual Banquet. And now, the century-old financial institution that promotes itself as “the best bank around” — in part because of its circular design — has made... Full story

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  • Citizens Bank gets special honor

    Editor [email protected] It’s hosted two major motion picture productions and been the site of real-life drama in two downtown locations. Staff photo: Tony Bullocks Kent Carruthers, president of The Citizens Bank of Clovis, accepts the Citizen of The Year Award at Friday’s night Clovis/Curry County Annual Banquet. And now, the century-old financial institution that promotes itself as “the best bank around” — in part because of its circular design — has made...

  • Verdict: Montoya guilty of murder

    Alisa Boswell

    Managing editor [email protected] DeAngelo Montoya, 18, was convicted of murder for the second time Friday afternoon. The Portales teen was accused of shooting and killing Portales college student Angel Vale, 21, in July 2010 when he was 13 years old. After being convicted of first-degree murder in 2011 and that conviction being overturned last year by the Supreme Court, Montoya returned to trial this week. A jury found him guilty Friday of second-degree murder, aggravated burglary, larceny and tampering with evidence.... Full story

  • Portales teams roll over East Mountain

    Matthew Asher

    STAFF WRITER [email protected] SANDIA PARK — Another district game, another win for both basketball teams from Portales. This time the Rams and Lady Rams defeated their District 4-4A rival East Mountain in impressive fashion. The first was a 72-13 shellacking by the Lady Rams while the boys dominated the Timberwolves in an 82-67 shootout. The Lady Rams (18-3, 2-0 district) were in complete control from the start. By halftime, Portales had a 35-point lead, which meant a running clock the rest of the way as long as the... Full story

  • ENMU basketball capsules, Feb. 6

    Dave Wagner

    ENMU at Angelo State Men • When: 4 p.m. today at San Angelo, Texas • Records: ENMU 6-14 (2-6 Lone Star Conference), Angelo State 16-4 (4-4) • Last meeting: Jan. 16, the Rams rallied from 16 points down with 11 minutes left and eight down in the final minute to beat ENMU 70-68 at Greyhound Arena. • Last time out: Both teams played on Wednesday. ENMU beat Texas A&M-Kingsville 74-71 at home, while the Rams lost at West Texas A&M 92-77. • Of note: ASU, ranked No. 12 in NCAA Division II, leads the conference in scoring (...

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    Kevin Wilson

    Staff photo: Kevin Wilson Clovis senior David Griego looks for the shot against the defense of Alamogordo sophomore Dee Smith of Friday night’s District 4-6A game at Rock Staubus Gymnasium. Griego had three points in Clovis’ 62-60 loss to Alamogordo....

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