Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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It's been said, "What you said yesterday is what you are living today." In other words, we are a product of our words. Words have power, positive or negative. It is sobering to realize you and I have within us the potential for building or destroying and we do it with words. Words go before us and shape the future. Words represent who we are. Negative and worry filled words reflect our personality. Words have a way of locating where one stands. Words spoken go forward and shape the future. I heard someone say, "Our biggest... Full story
City Commissioner Randy Crowder wanted other commissioners to stop and take a breath at the costs of park improvements due to cost overruns in golf course renovations. The commission opted to play through. By a 6-1 vote, commissioners approved an improvements priority list for the city’s zoo at Hillcrest Park. The list of 15 priorities, totaling $627,940, will be completed as funding allows from the refinancing of a parks and recreation bond last summer. In his opposition to the zoo renovations, Crowder said that r... Full story
City Commissioner Randy Crowder wanted other commissioners to stop and take a breath at the costs of park improvements due to cost overruns in golf course renovations. The commission opted to play through. By a 6-1 vote, commissioners approved an improvements priority list for the city's zoo at Hillcrest Park. The list of 15 priorities, totaling $627,940, will be completed as funding allows from the refinancing of a parks and recreation bond last summer. In his opposition to the zoo renovations, Crowder said that renovations...
The Clovis City Commission met Thursday at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library. Dan Stoddard was not in attendance. During the meeting: - The commission agreed to enter negotiations with Real Golf Management to operate the Colonial Park Golf Course. Commissioner Randy Crowder said he had no issues with Charlie Maciel of Real Golf Management and was sure he'd do a fine job. But he had concerns with the measure because there were no financial numbers associated with the motion, and he wanted to know if local...
CMI Staff CMI staff Seven Clovis people face felony charges after Region V Drug Task Force agents made arrests, seized cash, drugs, a motorcycle and a firearm throughout the last three days in Clovis, according to Curry County Undersheriff Wesley Waller. According to Waller: • Michael Dickson, 31, and Betty Garza, 36, were arrested Tuesday after attempting to smuggle methamphetamine and marijuana into the Curry County Detention Center. • Kelly Jaramillo, 45, and Amado Leal, 34, were arrested Wednesday at a motel on... Full story
Seven Clovis people face felony charges after Region V Drug Task Force agents made arrests, seized cash, drugs, a motorcycle and a firearm throughout the last three days in Clovis, according to Curry County Undersheriff Wesley Waller. According to Waller: - Michael Dickson, 31, and Betty Garza, 36, were arrested Tuesday after attempting to smuggle methamphetamine and marijuana into the Curry County Detention Center. - Kelly Jaramillo, 45, and Amado Leal, 34, were arrested Wednesday at a motel on Mabry Drive after attempting... Full story
CNJ staff photo: Tony Bullocks Clovis Mayor Gayla Brumfield delivers annual the state of the city address Thursday at the Clovis-Carver Public Library North Annex. Mayor Gayla Brumfield said it felt like more than a year since she’d taken to the podium at the Clovis-Carver Public Library. That, she said, was because 2011 brought a busy year, as she outlined in her annual state of the city address. In the 40-minute address, Brumfield frequently veered from prepared remarks to praise city commissioners and city employees for w...
Portales Municipal candidates attended a radio forum at KSEL 105.9 radio station Thursday night in Portales. Candidates answered questions from radio listeners regarding water issues, liquor license laws and their plans to improve Portales' image. Portales municipal candidates agreed the issues facing the city aren't limited to the individual wards they want to represent. This sentiment was in response to questions asked in a live candidate forum held by local radio station KSEL-FM Thursday evening. The forum was moderated...
Christina Calloway Portales municipal candidates agreed the issues facing the city aren’t limited to the individual wards they want to represent. This sentiment was in response to questions asked in a live candidate forum held by local radio station KSEL-FM Thursday evening. The forum was moderated by KSEL News Director Kevin Robbins, who asked the candidates seven listener-submitted questions. Six of the eight candidates participated in the forum. Ward A candidates Alfredo Bachicha and Michael Lucero did not participate. Bac...
Seven Clovis people face felony charges after Region V Drug Task Force agents made arrests, seized cash, drugs, a motorcycle and a firearm throughout the last three days in Clovis, according to Curry County Undersheriff Wesley Waller. According to Waller: • Michael Dickson, 31, and Betty Garza, 36, were arrested Tuesday after attempting to smuggle methamphetamine and marijuana into the Curry County Detention Center. • Kelly Jaramillo, 45, and Amado Leal, 34, were arrested Wednesday at a motel on Mabry Drive after... Full story
Robin Fornof Curry County, or at least the board of directors of its insurance provider, agreed in December 2010 to pay a Clovis man $450,000 for his alleged mistreatment while housed at the juvenile detention facility. On Thursday, Commission Chairman Wendell Bostwick confirmed the settlement with Orlando Salas, 22, after details were made public in a special KOB-TV report that aired earlier this week. Salas is the brother of Edward Salas, a central figure in a 2005 shooting police say was sparked by a school fight that...
Seven Clovis people face felony charges after Region V Drug Task Force agents made arrests, seized cash, drugs, a motorcycle and a firearm throughout the last three days in Clovis, according to Curry County Undersheriff Wesley Waller. According to Waller: - Michael Dickson, 31, and Betty Garza, 36, were arrested Tuesday after attempting to smuggle methamphetamine and marijuana into the Curry County Detention Center. - Kelly Jaramillo, 45, and Amado Leal, 34, were arrested Wednesday at a motel on Mabry Drive after attempting...
Curry County, or at least the board of directors of its insurance provider, agreed in December 2010 to pay a Clovis man $450,000 for his alleged mistreatment while housed at the juvenile detention facility. On Thursday, Commission Chairman Wendell Bostwick confirmed the settlement with Orlando Salas, 22, after details were made public in a special KOB-TV report that aired earlier this week. Salas is the brother of Edward Salas, a central figure in a 2005 shooting police say was sparked by a school fight that ended later in...
Staff Sgt. Johnnie O. Yellock In July 2011, five days after being promoted to the rank of staff sergeant, and 10 days into his second combat deployment, Air Force Combat Controller Johnnie O. Yellock II's vehicle rolled over an IED in the Paktika province in Afghanistan. Yellock was standing in the vehicle at the time of impact, and his feet and ankles took the brunt of the blast. It literally shattered his legs all the way up to his knees. Amazingly, Yellock never lost consciousness. Immediately after the impact, he was... Full story
Staff Sgt. Johnnie O. Yellock In July 2011, five days after being promoted to the rank of staff sergeant, and 10 days into his second combat deployment, Air Force Combat Controller Johnnie O. Yellock II's vehicle rolled over an IED in the Paktika province in Afghanistan. Yellock was standing in the vehicle at the time of impact, and his feet and ankles took the brunt of the blast. It literally shattered his legs all the way up to his knees. Amazingly, Yellock never lost consciousness. Immediately after the impact, he was...
Courtesy photo Staff Sgt. Johnnie O. Yellock In July 2011, five days after being promoted to the rank of staff sergeant, and 10 days into his second combat deployment, Air Force Combat Controller Johnnie O. Yellock II’s vehicle rolled over an IED in the Paktika province in Afghanistan. Yellock was standing in the vehicle at the time of impact, and his feet and ankles took the brunt of the blast. It literally shattered his legs all the way up to his knees. Amazingly, Yellock never lost consciousness. Immediately after the i...
Courtesy photo Staff Sgt. Johnnie O. Yellock In July 2011, five days after being promoted to the rank of staff sergeant, and 10 days into his second combat deployment, Air Force Combat Controller Johnnie O. Yellock II’s vehicle rolled over an IED in the Paktika province in Afghanistan. Yellock was standing in the vehicle at the time of impact, and his feet and ankles took the brunt of the blast. It literally shattered his legs all the way up to his knees. Amazingly, Yellock never lost consciousness. Immediately after the i...
Friday - Lunch and Learn 11:30 a.m. CannonLibrary - Social Hour 4:27 p.m. TheLanding Zone - Nine Pin No Tap 6 p.m. Cannon Lanes - First Friday Dr. Seuss Celebration 5 p.m. The Landing Zone - Open Recreation 5:30 p.m. Youth Center Saturday - Fiery Foods Show 9 a.m. Cannon ITT Monday - Family Childcare Classes 8 a.m. Family Childcare Center Tuesday - Commando Newcomers Orientation 8 a.m. The Landing Zone - Information Fair 11 a.m. The Landing Zone - Story Time 11 a.m. Cannon Library - Hearts Apart 5 p.m. Pecos Trail Dining...
Friday - Lunch and Learn 11:30 a.m. CannonLibrary - Social Hour 4:27 p.m. TheLanding Zone - Nine Pin No Tap 6 p.m. Cannon Lanes - First Friday Dr. Seuss Celebration 5 p.m. The Landing Zone - Open Recreation 5:30 p.m. Youth Center Saturday - Fiery Foods Show 9 a.m. Cannon ITT Monday - Family Childcare Classes 8 a.m. Family Childcare Center Tuesday - Commando Newcomers Orientation 8 a.m. The Landing Zone - Information Fair 11 a.m. The Landing Zone - Story Time 11 a.m. Cannon Library - Hearts Apart 5 p.m. Pecos Trail Dining...
Friday - Lunch and Learn 11:30 a.m. CannonLibrary - Social Hour 4:27 p.m. TheLanding Zone - Nine Pin No Tap 6 p.m. Cannon Lanes - First Friday Dr. Seuss Celebration 5 p.m. The Landing Zone - Open Recreation 5:30 p.m. Youth Center Saturday - Fiery Foods Show 9 a.m. Cannon ITT Monday - Family Childcare Classes 8 a.m. Family Childcare Center Tuesday - Commando Newcomers Orientation 8 a.m. The Landing Zone - Information Fair 11 a.m. The Landing Zone - Story Time 11 a.m. Cannon Library - Hearts Apart 5 p.m. Pecos Trail Dining...
Friday - Lunch and Learn 11:30 a.m. CannonLibrary - Social Hour 4:27 p.m. TheLanding Zone - Nine Pin No Tap 6 p.m. Cannon Lanes - First Friday Dr. Seuss Celebration 5 p.m. The Landing Zone - Open Recreation 5:30 p.m. Youth Center Saturday - Fiery Foods Show 9 a.m. Cannon ITT Monday - Family Childcare Classes 8 a.m. Family Childcare Center Tuesday - Commando Newcomers Orientation 8 a.m. The Landing Zone - Information Fair 11 a.m. The Landing Zone - Story Time 11 a.m. Cannon Library - Hearts Apart 5 p.m. Pecos Trail Dining...
Friday - 7 p.m. — Underworld Awakening, R Saturday - 4 p.m. — Red Tails, PG-13 - 7 p.m. — Underworld Awakening, R Sunday - 4 p.m. — Red Tails, PG-13 - 7 p.m. — Underworld Awakening, R Admission is $.99 Information: 784-3331...
Friday - 7 p.m. — Underworld Awakening, R Saturday - 4 p.m. — Red Tails, PG-13 - 7 p.m. — Underworld Awakening, R Sunday - 4 p.m. — Red Tails, PG-13 - 7 p.m. — Underworld Awakening, R Admission is $.99 Information: 784-3331... Full story
Friday - 7 p.m. — Underworld Awakening, R Saturday - 4 p.m. — Red Tails, PG-13 - 7 p.m. — Underworld Awakening, R Sunday - 4 p.m. — Red Tails, PG-13 - 7 p.m. — Underworld Awakening, R Admission is $.99 Information: 784-3331...
Friday - 7 p.m. — Underworld Awakening, R Saturday - 4 p.m. — Red Tails, PG-13 - 7 p.m. — Underworld Awakening, R Sunday - 4 p.m. — Red Tails, PG-13 - 7 p.m. — Underworld Awakening, R Admission is $.99 Information: 784-3331...
