Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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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 fair using Power Bait for a mixed bag of trout and perch. Cimarron River: Water flow below Eagle Nest Lake as of Monday was 43 cfs. Trout fishing for the first few miles below the lake was...
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 fair using Power Bait for a mixed bag of trout and perch. Cimarron River: Water flow below Eagle Nest Lake as of Monday was 43 cfs. Trout fishing for the first few miles below the lake was...
The High Plains Patriots are riled up again. This time the target is Clovis' new city-owned golf course; specifically the clubhouse restaurant. The topic is expected to come up when the Patriots meet at 7 tonight at the Master's Center in Clovis. The Patriots contend government should not compete with private business for customers. Their voice is welcome when it trumpets the virtues of limited government. Unfortunately, it is used selectively and often the stance makes more noise than sense. The group's agenda tilts toward... Full story
Generally, the Rio Grande Foundation focuses primarily on state and local policy issues. Nonetheless, given New Mexico's status as one of, if not the, most reliant states on federal spending within its borders, the perilous condition of the federal budget must be of concern to all New Mexicans. Particularly in this political season, the tendency is for the media and politicians to ignore what then-chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Mike Mullen, called, "The biggest threat we have to our national security is our... Full story
Lovington Invite Wednesday Boys Clovis 316, Lovington 317, Carlsbad 326, Goddard 344, Roswell 365, Portales 372. Top individuals: Hayden Brown, Lovington, 75. Sam Bridgwater, Clovis 77. Matt Justus, Clovis, 77. Austin Valencia, Lovington 78. Ethan Peterson, Clovis 79. Portales individuals: Jackson Powers 42-46-88, Ty Bergman 38-43-81, Jory Nix 53-52-105, Branden Weringa 49-49-98, Jonathan Randall 56-51-107, Jordan Barros 47-51-98. Girls Team scores: Lovington 357 (won in playoff), Portales 357, Goddard 367, Carlsbad 377,...
Samplings of Portales police, sheriff and fire call logs: Monday - 12:18 p.m., Caller requested an ambulance for an elderly woman who had fallen, 500 West 16th Lane. - 12:23 p.m., Caller requested an officer to do a welfare check, 1000 block West 18th Street. - 12:37 p.m., Caller reported a subject in the road, 18th and South Avenue D. - 12:41 p.m., Caller reported a motor vehicle accident, 1000 West 1st St. - 1:08 p.m., Caller requested an ambulance, 1800 block South Industrial Dr. - 1:17 p.m., Caller requested animal... Full story
Portales Municipal Schools being recommended for accreditation was no surprise, according to Portales High School Assistant Principal Pamela Nelson-Ray, who headed preparing the school district for accreditation through the international organization AdvancED. Alisa Boswell: Portales News-Tribune Portales schools Superintendent Randy Fowler, left, presented Portales High School Assistant Principal Pamela Nelson-Ray with an award for excellence in education Wednesday afternoon at the public AdvancED accreditation meeting for a...
A Portales sandwich shop saw its busiest day in the past few months Wednesday thanks to customers coming in to beat the record heat. Iced coffee drinks and ice cream were the popular menu items for the Do Drop In, with fruit salad as a close third. "Everyone associates the weather with healthy food," owner Ian Mountjoy said. The temperature climbed to 98 degrees in Portales and 96 degrees in Clovis in what has already been a warmer than average month. The previous record for Portales and Clovis for April 25 was 93 degrees in...
A Portales sandwich shop saw its busiest day in the past few months Wednesday thanks to customers coming in to beat the record heat. Iced coffee drinks and ice cream were the popular menu items for the Do Drop In, with fruit salad as a close third. "Everyone associates the weather with healthy food," owner Ian Mountjoy said. The temperature climbed to 98 degrees in Portales and 96 degrees in Clovis in what has already been a warmer than average month. The previous record for Portales and Clovis for April 25 was 93 degrees in...
A Clovis woman was killed Wednesday morning and three were injured in an accident at the intersection of Seventh and Norris streets. According to a release from the Clovis Police Department: - Crystal Sutherland, 29, died at the scene of the accident, which involved a 2000 Mack concrete mixer truck rolling on top of the rear passenger compartment of a 2011 Toyota two-door passenger car. CNJ staff photo: Tony Bullocks Emergency personnel work the scene of a fatal accident Wedne... Full story
The Clovis boys golf team finished strong in its back-to-back, claiming a one-stroke victory in the Lovington Invite Wednesday. Clovis had three of the top five individuals, including runnerups Sam Bridgwater and Matt Justus both shooting a 77, en route to a team score of 316 — just ahead of the host Wildcats. "State's a two-day tournament," Clovis coach Cal Fullerton said. "We have to put two decent days together this go-around just to have the experience for state. It was good to win the tournament. Hopefully, that will g...
Cannon Air Force Base is hoping for a windy Saturday, giving the eastern New Mexico skies a home for hundreds of kites. File photo Nashawn Hare, 9, works to detangle his kite's tail from its string during last year's Kite Karnival at Doc Stewart Park in Clovis. The Karnival, scheduled to begin 10 a.m. Saturday, is in its ninth year. The Cannon Community Center and the United Services Automobile Association are sponsoring the annual event, scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at...
Cannon Air Force Base is hoping for a windy Saturday, giving the eastern New Mexico skies a home for hundreds of kites. File photo Nashawn Hare, 9, works to detangle his kite's tail from its string during last year's Kite Karnival at Doc Stewart Park in Clovis. The Karnival, scheduled to begin 10 a.m. Saturday, is in its ninth year. The Cannon Community Center and the United Services Automobile Association are sponsoring the annual event, scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at...
Four tribute artists and a budding local country artist will join rock 'n' roll legend Chubby Checker in the entertainment lineup for the 2012 Clovis Musical Festival. The 25th annual festival is Sept. 7-9. Randy Petty, music festival chairman, announced Wednesday singer-songwriter Will Banister and the Mulberry Band will be the opening act when the festival concerts kick off Friday. Tribute artists scheduled to perform that night are: - Jerry Lee Lewis by Darrell Croy - Ritchie Valens by Ray Anthony - Buddy Holly by Johnny R...
When Grady's seven graduating seniors were asked to list their accomplishments, they formed a quorum, held a meeting, presented the case, and decided against it. "We don't need bragging rights," senior Cody Poncho said. Joni Lampley, a decorated athlete, said, "We're here for school. We don't want to try and appear better than anyone." Administrative assistant Kathy Edwards said the consensus exemplifies the camaraderie among Grady seniors. "Some of them had a lot of...
Samplings of police, sheriff and fire call logs: Tuesday - 12:10 a.m.: Caller reported shoplifting in progress, 2600 block of West Seventh Street. - 1:08 a.m.: Caller reported dogs fighting in nearby yard, 200 block of Thornton Street. - 4:32 a.m.: Caller reported diesel truck and possible other vehicles on fire, 1300 block of Pecos Street. - 7:39 a.m.: Caller reported a male yelling at a female while walking down the street, 300 block of North Connelly Street - 9:55 a.m.: Caller reported theft of a motorcycle trailer in...
Good morning and welcome to the Thursday briefing. Go fly a kite The annual spring Kite Karnival is 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. Saturday at Cannon AFB Doc Stewart Park. It's open to the public and includes kite flyer demonstrations, games and rides. Information: 784-6381. Flowers help kids The Portales Kiwanis Club flower sale is 8 a.m. until noon Saturday at the C&S parking, corner of First and Avenue C. Geraniums and Petunias for the getting and money raised by the sale goes to helping children in the community. Information:...
Good morning and welcome to the Thursday briefing. Go fly a kite The annual spring Kite Karnival is 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. Saturday at Cannon AFB Doc Stewart Park. It's open to the public and includes kite flyer demonstrations, games and rides. Information: 784-6381. Flowers help kids The Portales Kiwanis Club flower sale is 8 a.m. until noon Saturday at the C&S parking, corner of First and Avenue C. Geraniums and Petunias for the getting and money raised by the sale goes to helping children in the community. Information:...
Curry County Commissioner Dan Stoddard recently established the non-profit, New Mexico Veterans Hope Inc., in Santa Rosa, where he said he helps homeless veterans. It was through his work with veterans that Stoddard said he learned about a property tax exemption for which he filed about a week ago. So Stoddard won't be paying any more property taxes on his home in Clovis. Stoddard was granted an exemption from the tax after filing as a 100 percent disabled veteran, according to records at the county assessor's office. The...
There is a remarkable event that takes place across the country called Destination ImagiNation. This non-profit organization is a globally recognized creative problem-solving competition, covering all subject areas through five main challenges based upon specific criteria. Destination ImagiNation "provides educational programs for students to learn and experience creativity, teamwork and problem solving," according to www.idodi.org, where 125,000 students from 30 countries "solve open-ended challenges and present their...
I am not sure what the official population is these days in Milnesand, but even with a generous mileage allowance, you would be hard-pressed to get into double figures. That is why it is truly amazing to watch this community rally each year to host the High Plains Prairie Chicken Festival. When I say "community," I speak of all of us who belong to this place, including a number of kind-hearted souls who become temporary citizens for a few days each year to help make it work. I cannot think of an able-bodied resident who was... Full story
