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  • Obituary: Sarita E. Valdez

    Updated Feb 27, 2024

    Sarita E. Valdez, age 72, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Visitation to be held on Thursday, February 29, 2024, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Chapel of Angels, 1430 Thornton Street. Rosary is to be held on Friday, March 1, 2024, 10:00 am and Mass of the Resurrection to follow at 10:30 am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 108 Davis Street with Father Eli Valadez officiating. Burial to follow at Mission Garden of Memories, 2900 W. 7th Street. Ryan Walley, Michael Valdez, Fabian...

  • Obituary: Ronnie Lee Morris

    Updated Feb 27, 2024

    Ronnie Lee Morris, Sr., age 85, of Clovis, NM passed away Thursday February 22, 2024, at his home in Clovis. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 2, 2024, 1:00 pm at The Chapel, 1500 N Thornton Street, Clovis. Ronnie was a member of the Masonic Lodge #40. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Masonic Lodge Masons. Ronnie was born February 17, 1939, to Chester and Beatrice (Jones) Morris in Snyder, TX. He married Judie Carolyn Gossett in Post Texas on February 21, 1959. He...

  • Obituary: Danny Fox

    Updated Feb 27, 2024

    Danny Fox left his earthly body on February 24, 2024, to rest in the arms of his heavenly Father. Dan was born on October 31, 1942, in Oaktown, Indiana. He was the third son of Noble E. Fox and Leila F. Fox. After graduation from high school, he enlisted in the US Army where he served for three years as Sentry Dog Handler in Korea. He was discharged in January of 1964. He received the Good Conduct Medal, Basic Missileman's Badge, and Expert Carbine Sharpshooter. After discharg...

  • Obituary: Allen Edwards

    Updated Feb 27, 2024

    Allen Edwards age 83 Long time resident of Broadview NM, passed away on Sunday February 25, 2024, in Farwell, Texas following an extended illness. Allen was born November 18, 1940, in Artesia, New Mexico to Gordon and Ruthl Edwards. He had been a rancher. Surviving Allen are his children – Tracy Fallis & William, Wade Edwards and Michell, Robin Lopez, and Dawn Acy & Desmar. Numerous grand and great grandchildren. Also surviving are his siblings Danny Edwards, Bobbie Evans and Billie Hicks He is preceded in death by his w...

  • Events calendar - Feb. 25

    Updated Feb 24, 2024

    Monday through Wednesday *Peer support for first responders – 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Interactive advanced four-day class (32 hours) focused on teaching public safety personnel the art of peer support. Hosted by the Eastern New Mexico Behavioral Health Leadership Council, and taught by current law enforcement officers, police psychologists, mental health providers, and retired law enforcement officers with extensive expertise and experience in verbal d...

  • Meetings calendar - Feb. 25

    Updated Feb 24, 2024

    Monday *City of Clovis Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Committee – 5:30 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654 Tuesday *Curry County Commission – 9 a.m., Commission Chambers, Curry County Administration Complex, 417 Gidding St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-6016 *Clovis Municipal Schools board — 5:30 p.m., Board Room, CMS administration building, 1009 Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-4300 *City of Clovis Animal Control Policy Task Force – 5:30 p.m., Clovis C...

  • ENMU receives $2 million donation

    Eastern New Mexico University|Updated Feb 24, 2024

    Eastern New Mexico University has received a $2 million donation from the Allsup Family Charitable Foundation, according to a university news release. Officials said the donation is the largest single donation ever made to the ENMU Foundation. Approximately $418,200 of the funds will be dedicated to early childhood initiatives, including the “We Believe in You” scholarship, a Child Development Center internship program and a farm-to-table initiative. The remaining $1.5 million will be used to benefit education, health care, a...

  • Top pet peeves of dog owners

    the Staff of The News|Updated Feb 24, 2024

    There is no doubt dogs bring great joy into their owner’s lives. However, with that joy comes some major pet peeves. Forbes Advisor conducted a study and surveyed 10,000 dog owners; 200 from each state. New Mexico agreed along with 42 other states the top pet peeve of dog owners nationally is finding a dog sitter when going out of town can be quite annoying. Some of the other top annoyances, according to Forbes Advisor, are as follows: • While finding a pet-friendly hotel ranked as the second-most popular pet peeve nationwide...

  • More money could be on way for pipeline

    Grant McGee, The Staff of The News|Updated Feb 24, 2024

    More millions of state dollars could be headed for the treasury of the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority, the agency in charge of the Ute Water Pipeline. The amount is yet to be determined and depends on Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signing House Bill 148 funding the New Mexico Water Trust Board according to Joe Thompson. Thompson, ENMWUA’s “Consultant at the state level,” shared the news of the potential cash infusion at Thursday’s regular monthly ENMWUA board meeting. In other business: • ENMWUA Chief Procureme...

  • Pages past, Feb. 25: Steed Mortuary moves to Pile Street

    David Stevens, The Staff of The News|Updated Feb 24, 2024

    On this date ... 1941: A Portales family had sent five sons into the armed services in the previous four months. Alexander, Joseph, Frederic, James and William Johnson had enlisted. A sixth brother, Neal, had tried to enlist but failed the physical exam. “Then there’s Ray,” said Frederic Johnson. “He’s 17. ... As soon as he’s old enough ... I reckon he’ll want to join us. After all, he sings tenor in our sextette.” 1941: After 31 years in the same location — 112 W. Grand Ave....

  • Jail log - Feb. 25

    Updated Feb 24, 2024

    Booked The following were booked into local jails (Tuesday - Friday): Clovis • Jasmen Thoe, 34, operating a vehicle not equipped with an ignition interlock, aggravated driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, resisting, evading or obstructing an officer, open container, speeding • Jimi Gallegos, 32, failure to pay fines • Christopher Saiz, 35, probation violation • Bronson Arington, 34, failure to appear on misdemeanor charge • Brandon Casillas, 22, failure to pay fines • Julio Camargo, 22...

  • $3.5 million going to Clovis Regional Airport

    the Staff of The News|Updated Feb 24, 2024

    The New Mexico Congressional Delegation announced Thursday that the Clovis Regional Airport will receive $3.5 million in federal funds to help with design and construction costs of a new terminal building. U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján, along with U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández, Melanie Stansbury, and Gabe Vasquez helped with the over $9 million in funding from the Infrastructure Law. The Albuquerque International Sunport will receive $5.8 million for upgrades to in-line baggage systems, hold ro...

  • Hounds beat St. Edward's 8-3

    the Staff of The News|Updated Feb 24, 2024

    AUSTIN, Texas – Junior shortstop Willie Ponce drove in three runs and junior right-hander Gavin Perry tossed a complete-game five-hitter on Friday as Eastern New Mexico University defeated St. Edward’s 8-3 in the opener of a four-game Lone Star Conference baseball series. Ponce’s two-run single capped a three-run third for the Greyhounds (6-7, 6-7 LSC) , and he drove in a run with a bases-loaded fielder’s choice in the seventh. He finished the day 2-for-4 and also scored twice. Perry (2-2) walked four and struck out six, th...

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