Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Staff Writer [email protected] Running a residential childcare facility can be a tough ministry, according to New Mexico Baptist Children's Home campus Director Malcolm Philips. But Del Norte Baptist Church in Albuquerque recognized the value of what the children’s home in Portales is doing and has stepped up to assist them through a three-year covenant partnership. Philips said this is the first time a church has signed a covenant partnership with the home, and he hopes the support will broaden church support to areas o... Full story
STAFF REPORTS Clovis police questioned Brandon Cordova, 32, of Clovis, on Wednesday for the first time about the March 8 killing of Joseph L. Chavez, according to Clovis Police Capt. Patrick Whitney. Cordova turned himself in after a four-day hunt by police. “We’re looking at different aspects right now,” Whitney said. “Investigators are now looking into the information Mr. Cordova provided to us.” No one has been charged with killing Chavez. Whitney said it is still too early to determine Cordova’s role in the case, if an...
Today Springtastic-United Way Banquet — 6 p.m., single seats $35, table of 10 is $350, Clovis Civic Center. Information: 575-769-2103 Ribbon Cutting for RC Web Design & Marketing — 4:30 p.m., Curry County Chamber of Commerce. Information: 575-763-3435 Ribbon Cutting — 11:30 a.m., Bee Hive Homes, 2305 North Norris St. Information: 575-763-3435 Saturday Keep Clovis Beautiful “Great American Cleanup” Event — 8 a.m.-noon. Begins at Parks & Recreation Department, 500 Sycamore St. Information: 575-769-7870 Rocky Mountain El... Full story
STAFF WRITER [email protected] The Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority has narrowed its list of candidates for executive director to two finalists. Chairman Gayla Brumfield said Thursday the finalists are: • Jonathan Batt, an attorney from Lone Tree, Colorado, who is also a finalist for the Clovis city manager’s job. • Alan Briley, the city manager in Elephant Butte. She said Briley will be interviewed today. Batt was interviewed March 12 when he also interviewed for the Clovis manager’s job, she said. Brumfield s...
STAFF REPORT Clovis police say they have identified a second suspect they believe is Stephen Baker’s accomplice in recent burglaries and arsons. Investigators found and brought in the second suspect for questioning Wednesday, according to Clovis Police Capt. Patrick Whitney. Whitney said the suspect’s name could not be released because charges had not been filed. “I can say it’s an adult male.” Whitney said. “We followed up on information given to us by Mr. Baker.” Investigators believe the suspect worked alongside Baker, 19,...
Following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations. Wednesday • 4:24 a.m.: Battery report, 400 block of Sheldon Street. • 5:26 a.m.: Vehicle theft report, 2700 block of North Sheldon Street. • 8:04 a.m.: Burglary report, 2100 block of Belair Road. • 8:52 a.m.: Burglary report, 1100 block of West Second Street. • 9:33 a.m.: Sex offense, 200 block of West Llano Estacado Boulevard. • 9:57 a.m.; Burglary report, 3500 block of Delfield Lane. • 12:49 p.m.: P...
Local columnist link Audra Brown Three big nights, once a year, every year. For sixty-five years, the rural community surrounding Floyd has ponied up an impressive roster of talented musicians, singers, poets, and a few unclassifiable acts of entertainment. Not all the members of the Country Jamboree are from Floyd, in the strictest since, but most are from the extended community, at the very least. And rural communities can extend quite a fair distance ... As spread out as farmers, ranchers, and other residents of the rural...
Staff writer [email protected] In effort to create a stronger link between Roosevelt County citizens and the law officers that serve them, Roosevelt County law enforcement departments have teamed up with Crime Stoppers to release a new phone and tablet application. People who download and use the app can do everything from alert police using photos to ask general questions on laws or where to get phone numbers, websites and other information for state and federal law enforcement agencies. In addition, the Portales Police...
linkOn this date ... 1975: Danny Boone, a sixth-grader at Zia Elementary in Clovis, correctly spelled “veracious” and “recital” to win the Curry County Spelling Bee at Parkview Elementary. Danny qualified to compete in the regional bee at Amarillo on April 26. 1960: Plans had been made to expand the Christian Children’s home in Portales. Officials said 56 children lived at the home, but more than 20 had been turned away because of lack of facilities. Plans included a self-co... Full story
Editor’s note: Where are they now is a weekly feature updating the lives of Eastern New Mexico University graduates. David Rahni is well-recognized for his contributions to the advancement of chemistry teaching and for his neuroscience research. A 1980 Eastern New Mexico University graduate, Rahni has been a chemistry professor at Pace University in New York since 1986, where he is also the founding director of the university’s graduate program in environmental science. In addition to his involvement in the development of... Full story
DEPUTY EDITOR [email protected] The Curry County Sheriff’s Office is trying to find those responsible for illegally dumping animal remains on Curry Road 8 between Curry Roads K and L. Curry County Sheriff Wesley Waller said whole animals and animal parts have been found dumped alongside the road. “I don’t know why that area has been chosen, other than it’s very remote,” Waller said. “There has been the remnant of a deer after it has been butchered, and, what we believe, someone’s pet cat that was wrapped in a blanket and... Full story
Religion columnist link Judy Brandon Columnist It happened over 20 years ago, yet I still recollect the front-page headline of a newspaper from another state. The story involved a young family. Maybe it was because Annie and John Scott were both about the ages of the child and I was a mother. No doubt that is the reason the story has stayed with me all these years. A little boy had been kidnapped in Seattle. The lead story of this particular newspaper included the picture of...
The coming of spring caught Amos somewhat off guard this year. He was still anticipating snowstorms that never came when the first wildflower poked its multicolored head out of the ground. Though amazed at the sight, Amos went on his way without taking much notice. So spring sprang on him by surprise. He stumbled into it the other day when he met Robin Redjoy. amos on spring boss this has been a dull dreary week even the sun didn t want to come out and play until the other day i was down and out boss - lower than a caterpilla...
MANAGING EDITOR [email protected] The Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority has narrowed its list of candidates for executive director to two finalists. Chairman Gayla Brumfield said Thursday the finalists are: • Jonathan Batt, an attorney from Lone Tree, Colorado, who is also a finalist for the Clovis city manager’s job. • Alan Briley, the city manager in Elephant Butte. She said Briley will be interviewed today. Batt was interviewed March 12 when he also interviewed for the Clovis manager’s job, she said. Brumfie... Full story
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after the report is compiled may differ, as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities. Northeast Charette Lakes: Fishing was slow with just a few rainbows caught by anglers using Power Bait and worms under a bobber. Launching boats was a bit challenging due to low water conditions. Clayton Lake: Fishing was good...
Staff writer [email protected] When it comes to keeping students and faculty comfortable, the Eastern New Mexico University Physical Plant’s operations department has the staff for the job. The department, which includes plumbers, electricians, HVAC specialists and mechanics, is responsible for keeping up with the day-to-day operations of the university and making sure everything is running smoothly and efficiently. Operations Manager John Kanmore said the department works proactively where it can, but said most of the d... Full story
Staff reports The Portales Rams got in the win column Thursday, beating Gateway Christian 12-2 in five innings at the Eunice Tournament Thursday. After losing their first game of the season on Tuesday to Clovis, the Rams (1-1) bounced back. The Rams scored four runs in the first inning and tacked on two runs in each of the next four innings. In the second Darin Bonem singles and cam around to score and Omar Legarda reached in a fielder’s choice and came around to score on a single by Draven Saiz. Kersey Burnett went all f...
Staff writer [email protected] PORTALES — Last season, the Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds turned a lot of heads in the Lone StarConference as they finished over .500 for the first time since 2000 at 26-24. This season hasn’t started as smoothly. They’re 5-14 (1-7 LSC) heading into a four-game series this weekend against Cameron at Greyhound Field. “It’s been a struggle,” second-year Hounds coach David Gomez said. “We had a lot of snow the first month of the season — that didn’t help — and we’re growing as th... Full story
Local columnist link Audra Brown Three big nights, once a year, every year. For sixty-five years, the rural community surrounding Floyd has ponied up an impressive roster of talented musicians, singers, poets, and a few unclassifiable acts of entertainment. Not all the members of the Country Jamboree are from Floyd, in the strictest since, but most are from the extended community, at the very least. And rural communities can extend quite a fair distance ... As spread out as fa...
Staff Writer [email protected] Running a residential childcare facility can be a tough ministry, according to New Mexico Baptist Children's Home campus Director Malcolm Philips. But Del Norte Baptist Church in Albuquerque recognized the value of what the children’s home in Portales is doing and has stepped up to assist it through a three-year covenant partnership. Philips said this is the first time a church has signed a covenant partnership with the home, and he hopes the support will broaden church support to areas o...
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link Staff photo: Derek Major Eastern New Mexico University catcher Julian Heredia throws to second base during an infield drill at the Greyhounds practice on Thursday afternoon. STAFF WRITER [email protected] Last season, the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds turned a lot of heads in the Lone StarConference as they finished over .500 for the first time since 2000 at 26-24. This season hasn’t started as smoothly. They’re 5-14 (1-7 LSC) heading into a four-game series this wee...
Religion columnist link Judy Brandon It happened over 20 years ago, yet I still recollect the front-page headline of a newspaper from another state. The story involved a young family. Maybe it was because Annie and John Scott were both about the ages of the child and I was a mother. No doubt that is the reason the story has stayed with me all these years. A little boy had been kidnapped in Seattle. The lead story of this particular newspaper included the picture of a climax... Full story
Religion columnist link Curtis Shelburne I didn’t want to write this column. It might sound political. (It is not.) And I’m not bored and needing to stick my hand into a buzz saw. But ... Our community has an election coming up in May. I feel about it just like I felt about my colonoscopy. I dread it. Mostly, I dread what comes before it. Our town is having a “local option” liquor election in May. In Texas, voters choose whether towns or counties are, regarding alcohol...
On this date …link 1962: An unnamed Portales man was fined $24.50 for 11 parking tickets he’d received in the past month, the Portales News-Tribune reported. Judge Eldon Whitten said a traffic officer witnessed the man removing a ticket from his windshield and throwing it on the ground. “That was when the summons was issued to bring him into court,” the newspaper reported. 1960: Plans had been made to expand the Christian Children’s home in Portales. Officials said 56 childr...
