Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Prep Barbara George Relays Tuesday Portales High School Boys Team scores: Lovington 132.5, West Las Vegas 98, Portales 96, Carlsbad 52.5, Tatum 27.5, Melrose 21, Clovis 13, Hobbs 3.5, Dora 2, Elida 1. 100-meter: 1. Brown, Isaiah, Fr., Lovington, 11.07; 2. Ochoa, Kaiden, Sr., Lovington, 11.12; 3. White, Jace, Jr., Melrose, 11.56; 4. North, Bryce, Jr., Tatum, 11.60; Elizando, 4. Xander, 8th, Carlsbad, 11.60,; 6. Plowden, Devon, Fr., Hobbs, 11.73. 200: 1. Staugaard, Bronte, Jr., Portales, 23.44; 2. Elizando, Xander, 8th,...
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link PNT staff writer Every night after work, the first thing I find channel surfing is whatever game is still on. I’ve had my choice between the NBA and NHL playoffs, and I keep choosing the NHL. I’ve been a hockey fan since I was a kid, and even played roller hockey often as a teenager in New York City. For the last three years I’ve paid less and less attention to the NBA playoffs. For starters, the NBA season is too long, evidenced by star players now taking games and s... Full story
By: Cindy Kleyn-Kennedy link Cindy Kleyn-Kennedy The time is quickly approaching for the Clovis Municipal Schools Education Foundation Hall of Honors banquet, a festive celebration showcasing the accomplishments of Clovis High School graduates. This year's recipients include: Dr. William Price Hale and Sue Barnett Hale (Class of '51) in the category of Government/Service for a distinguished career in the medical field and community service, respectively; Bret McCasland ('80),...
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Following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations April 21. • 12:11 a.m.: Burglary in progress, 500 block of west 19th Street. • 2:50 a.m.: Criminal damage, 1000 block of Rencher Street. • 4:28 a.m.: Fighting, 100 block of Pinon Street. • 8:36 a.m.: Theft report, 300 block of Mitchell Street. • 8:55 a.m.: Theft of identity, 500 block of Innsdale Terrace. • 9:27 a.m.: Theft report, 1200 block of east Third Street. • 9:52 a.m.: Animal complaint, 21...
On this date ...link 1975: Pat Burns, the son of Portales Mayor Mike and Ruth Burns, was in critical condition at an El Paso hospital following a hang-gliding accident. Burns, a student at New Mexico State University, was injured when a wing on his glider collapsed as he soared off of a hillside. He suffered a fractured pelvis and thigh in the 30-foot fall, according to media accounts. Burns recovered and still lives in Portales. 1971: An early morning fire burned out of...
By: Betty Williamsonlink When I was young and my father would take our family with him to the cattle auction or a horse sale, we were strictly admonished to sit still and, for goodness sakes, not wave our hands about and accidentally bid. I was mostly grown before I realized that auctioneers don’t waste time watching wiggly children, but I still harbor an inborn fear of shooing a fly and inadvertently buying a truck load of Shetland ponies. So, if I needed one more reason t...
DEPUTY EDITORlink [email protected] Curry County officials said a groundbreaking Wednesday for road improvements to begin May 5 on C.R. 11 and N will provide an alternate route to Cannon Air Force Base and easier access to U.S. 60/84. Road Superintendent David Corbin said K-Barnett and Sons will complete the job with Lydick Engineers. Corbin said they hope to have it paved and finished within two months. “They don't think it'll take that long, but they've allotted some t...
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Staff Writerlink [email protected] As the weather gets warmer, taste buds start looking forward to cold, delicious ice cream. But if you're looking for Blue Bell in town, you may be out of luck for at least a few weeks. In Clovis, local grocers Albertsons, Paradise Market, S&S Supermarket, and Wal-Mart confirmed they pulled all Blue Bell products off the shelves due to a voluntary recall by the company. Local ice cream joint Pops Place, which is decorated in Blue Bell... Full story
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STAFF WRITER [email protected] A new bill changing requirements for students in New Mexico looking to enter teaching has been signed into law by Gov. Susana Martinez. Senate Bill 329 will reduce the mandatory college coursework needed to obtain an elementary and secondary education licensure from 57 arts and science credit hours to 41 credit hours, and it will increase student teaching from 14 weeks to 16 weeks. Sen. Gay Kernan (R-Hobbs), who sponsored the bill, said one of the goals is to reduce those hours, which are...
A town hall for residents of District 4 is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday at Kingswood Methodist Church, 2600 Main St. The town hall will include District 4 Commissioners Chris Bryant and Tom Martin, new City Manager Larry Fry and Mayor David Lansford. “We would like to invite our District 4 constituents to come and meet with us to share any questions they may have and discuss any concerns regarding matters affecting them in District 4, or the community as a whole,” Bryant said in a release from the city. “We are here to repre...
Today Pre-K Story Hour — 10:05 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7840 Clovis Calf Roping Event — all day Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave. Information: 575-935-7000 Friday Clovis Calf Roping Event— all day Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave. Information: 575-935-7000 Saturday The Salvation Army Garage Sale — 9 a.m.: Cash or Checks only. 317 East 2nd Street. Information: 575-762-3801 Blood Drive — 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 2010 W. 7th Information: 575-268-8146 Relay for Life Team...
Staff report A Clovis man pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges he robbed a Clovis bank last fall. According to a release from the Ninth Judicial District Attorney’s office, Matthew Gonzales, 26, was sentenced to 11 years in the state prison. According to the release: • Gonzales entered US Bank on Oct. 14 and demanded money. He ran south from the bank after acquiring more than $2,000 in cash, and clothing matching what he wore at the bank was found in a nearby trash bin. • The following day, Gonzales was picked up by a Clovi...
Heroes come in many shapes, forms and sizes. Some wear capes, others wear combat boots and sometimes heroes wear suits and ties.link Clovis High School's hero wore a pink tutu with a black beaded dress on Saturday night when she was unexpectedly announced prom queen — but that's not what makes her a hero. Two years ago, Faith Cano, 17, underwent surgery that would improve blood flow to her heart. The surgeon, her mother said, nicked Faith's brain stem and changed her life f... Full story
