Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Dennis Roch, R-Texico, has announced he is running for re-election in District 67 of the state House of Representatives. The district includes all or parts of Curry, Roosevelt, Quay, Harding Union, San Miguel and Colfax counties. Roch, 38, is the only candidate who has announced candidacy for the position. He is assistant superintendent at Texico Schools. He has held the position since 2008, when he won election following the retirement of Brian K. Moore. “I absolutely feel like there’s work left to be accomplished,” Roch...
Dennis Roch, R-Texico, has announced he is running for re-election in District 67 of the state House of Representatives. The district includes all or parts of Curry, Roosevelt, Quay, Harding Union, San Miguel and Colfax counties. Roch, 38, is the only candidate who has announced candidacy for the position. He is assistant superintendent at Texico Schools. He has held the position since 2008, when he won election following the retirement of Brian K. Moore. "I absolutely feel like there's work left to be accomplished," Roch...
Army Captain Jeff Epps, a Black Hawk helicopter pilot, and his wife Ali Epps stand in front of a “Welcome Home” banner in front of his family home on Jeanie Drive. The Epps have been married for two years and both graduated from Clovis High School. Army Captain Jeff Epps, a Black Hawk helicopter pilot, and his wife Ali Epps stand in front of a “Welcome Home” banner in front of his family home on Jeanie Drive. The Epps have been married for two years and both graduated from Clovis High Sc Jeff Epps' inspiration for a career... Full story
As much as I try not to compare my life to reality TV, in this week’s episode of my life, I think my house just became “Real World: Portales.” I originally had two roommates and on Sunday, a third one moved in. All of us are very unique, from different places all over the country and the world, and we all have different goals and career aspirations. I love how “real life” the situation actually is because we don’t have a producer staging arguments and fights, or gossiping dinner parties. We’re just four people who are tryin...
As much as I try not to compare my life to reality TV, in this week's episode of my life, I think my house just became "Real World: Portales." I originally had two roommates and on Sunday, a third one moved in. All of us are very unique, from different places all over the country and the world, and we all have different goals and career aspirations. I love how "real life" the situation actually is because we don't have a producer staging arguments and fights, or gossiping dinner parties. We're just four people who are trying...
Christina Calloway Since the great-tailed grackles took flight in January, businessmen and local residents still haven’t seen many signs of them returning. But the absence of those pests has made an avenue for another. Pigeons and doves have become more of an issue recently for local businesses and their customers, according to Portales Public Work Director John DeSha. “Pigeons have always been there, and now that (the grackles) are gone, there are a lot pigeons appearing and more people are noticing them,” said DeSha. The pi...
These trees on 2nd street and South Avenue A. have been grackle-free since local businesses and residents joined efforts to scare them off last month with the use of firecrackers. The grackles haven't been much of a problem but other birds like pigeons and doves have been for local businesses and their buildings, according to Portales Public Works Director John DeSha. Since the great-tailed grackles took flight in January, businessmen and local residents still haven't seen many signs of them returning. But the absence of... Full story
Samplings of recent calls made to Portales law enforcement, according to police reports: Sunday, Feb. 19 • At 3:12 p.m., an officer responded to Yucca Drive in reference to a battery. A woman with two lacerations on her right ear was crying too much for the officer to understand. She refused hospital treatment but told the officer she was driving when a black vehicle began following her then almost ran into the rear of her vehicle. She said when she stopped at an intersection, two females, who she knew wanted to fight...
Samplings of recent calls made to Portales law enforcement, according to police reports: Sunday, Feb. 19 - At 3:12 p.m., an officer responded to Yucca Drive in reference to a battery. A woman with two lacerations on her right ear was crying too much for the officer to understand. She refused hospital treatment but told the officer she was driving when a black vehicle began following her then almost ran into the rear of her vehicle. She said when she stopped at an intersection, two females, who she knew wanted to fight her,... Full story
Junior preview day March 24 Junior preview day is on March 24. The day will be informational and fun for high school juniors and their parents who will learn about the academic programs and student services, and get a chance to tour the campus. KENW-TV seeking volunteers KENW-TV's Festival 2012 Membership Drive begins this Saturday through March 18. You can support KENW-TV by volunteering your time to answer telephones for a few hours during the drive. This is a 16-day drive, so there are plenty of shifts to volunteer for. If...
Junior preview day March 24 Junior preview day is on March 24. The day will be informational and fun for high school juniors and their parents who will learn about the academic programs and student services, and get a chance to tour the campus.... Full story
The biggest knife for slicing TRICARE costs off future defense budgets is not new and higher enrollment fees or deductibles proposed for retirees and their families who use one of the military’s health insurance options of TRICARE Prime, Standard, Extra or, for the elderly, TRICARE for Life. Those phased increases, as detailed here last week, would save a total of $23 billion over 10 years, mostly by sticking retirees with higher costs. But even more dollars — $28 billion over 10 years — would be saved in T...
The biggest knife for slicing TRICARE costs off future defense budgets is not new and higher enrollment fees or deductibles proposed for retirees and their families who use one of the military's health insurance options of TRICARE Prime, Standard, Extra or, for the elderly, TRICARE for Life. Those phased increases, as detailed here last week, would save a total of $23 billion over 10 years, mostly by sticking retirees with higher costs. But even more dollars — $28 billion over 10 years — would be saved in TRICARE pha...
David Lansford said if he is re-elected mayor, and his personal views will make him a detriment to getting something Clovis needs from the federal government, he'll step aside or step down. Lansford, the former three-term Clovis mayor running against incumbent Gayla Brumfield, made the statement near the end of the Q101.5 candidate forum held Tuesday night at the north annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library. The forum, which drew both mayoral candidates and four of the six City Commission candidates, was the second of...
David Lansford said if he is re-elected mayor, and his personal views will make him a detriment to getting something Clovis needs from the federal government, he’ll step aside or step down. Lansford, the former three-term Clovis mayor running against incumbent Gayla Brumfield, made the statement near the end of the Q101.5 candidate forum held Tuesday night at the north annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library. The forum, which drew both mayoral candidates and four of the six City Commission candidates, was the second of t...
Tara Johnson, at 5-foot-7, is often tasked to guard much larger interior players, but Zia basketball coach Lindsey Wilson said the Portales native has done the job with tenacity. Johnson has started in 21 games for Eastern this season. Tara Johnson has always been tenacious. Certainly, her tenacity combined with raw talent led to her playing for Portales High's girls basketball and volleyball varsity teams while she was anywhere from two to four years younger than the rest of the players. Aggressiveness can sometimes have a...
Eric Butler: CMI correspondent Tara Johnson has always been tenacious. Certainly, her tenacity combined with raw talent led to her playing for Portales High’s girls basketball and volleyball varsity teams while she was anywhere from two to four years younger than the rest of the players. Aggressiveness can sometimes have a side effect, and two banged-up knees in high school are also part of Johnson’s resume. But the tenacity remained and her desire to continue playing basketball helped Johnson land a spot playing college hoo...
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education met Tuesday night at the CMS administrative office. Items approved by the board included: - Request for permission to travel for Clovis Community College TRiO Upward Bound program. The group consists of six seniors and three staff chaperones which will visit Los Angeles as part of its senior cultural trip. During the trip the students will visit the University of Southern California. - A request for a Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) phone system. The proposed new...
Clovis City Commission candidates spoke at the Q101.5 forum Tuesday night about quality of life, water and roads, and exactly how to pay for all of those things. The forum included both candidates from the District 4 race — incumbent Chris Bryant and challenger R.L. “Rube” Render — and one candidate each from the remaining three districts. Those appearing included Bobby Sandoval, running unopposed in District 3; John Jones, running against Sandra Taylor-Sawyer in the open District 2 race; and Jan Elliott, run...
Clovis City Commission candidates spoke at the Q101.5 forum Tuesday night about quality of life, water and roads, and exactly how to pay for all of those things. The forum included both candidates from the District 4 race — incumbent Chris Bryant and challenger R.L. "Rube" Render — and one candidate each from the remaining three districts. Those appearing included Bobby Sandoval, running unopposed in District 3; John Jones, running against Sandra Taylor-Sawyer in the open District 2 race; and Jan Elliott, running against inc...
PORTALES — Third baseman Josh McMahon drove in four runs with a pair of hits and New Mexico Highlands outslugged Eastern New Mexico University 14-10 on Tuesday in a game shortened to five innings, in part due to the blustery conditions. The Cowboys (6-1) had two innings of at least five runs while the Greyhouds (6-5) had one. Both teams came into Tuesday's game with staff earned run averages of under 4.00. The Cowboys, who got a two-out solo homer from center fielder Clay Mohr in the top of the first, opened a 6-1 lead with f... Full story
PORTALES — Third baseman Josh McMahon drove in four runs with a pair of hits and New Mexico Highlands outslugged Eastern New Mexico University 14-10 on Tuesday in a game shortened to five innings, in part due to the blustery conditions. The Cowboys (6-1) had two innings of at least five runs while the Greyhouds (6-5) had one. Both teams came into Tuesday’s game with staff earned run averages of under 4.00. The Cowboys, who got a two-out solo homer from center fielder Clay Mohr in the top of the first, opened a 6-1 l...
Third baseman Josh McMahon drove in four runs with a pair of hits and New Mexico Highlands outslugged Eastern New Mexico University 14-10 on Tuesday in a game shortened to five innings, in part due to the blustery conditions. The Cowboys (6-1) had two innings of at least five runs while the Greyhouds (6-5) had one. Both teams came into Tuesday's game with staff earned run averages of under 4.00. The Cowboys, who got a two-out solo homer from center fielder Clay Mohr in the top of the first, opened a 6-1 lead with five runs in...
CMI staff Third baseman Josh McMahon drove in four runs with a pair of hits and New Mexico Highlands outslugged Eastern New Mexico University 14-10 on Tuesday in a game shortened to five innings, in part due to the blustery conditions. The Cowboys (6-1) had two innings of at least five runs while the Greyhouds (6-5) had one. Both teams came into Tuesday’s game with staff earned run averages of under 4.00. The Cowboys, who got a two-out solo homer from center fielder Clay Mohr in the top of the first, opened a 6-1 lead with f...
CMI staff ALLEN, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University senior guard Reggie Nelson was chosen to the All-Lone Star Conference men’s first team on Tuesday night at the LSC pre-tournament awards banquet. Nelson, who did not play last year, was an honorable mention All-LSC South choice in 2009-10. He ranks second in the league in scoring (16.2 ppg) and free throw shooting (86 percent), and leads the conference in 3-point shooting (44 percent). Senior center Curtis Wilkinson was a second-team choice for the Hounds, who f...
