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 good using Power Bait, worms and salmon eggs for trout. We had no reports on perch. Cimarron River — Water flow below Eagle Nest on Monday was 35 cfs. Trout fishing was good using Panther... Full story
Ninth Judicial District Judge Drew Tatum enlisted the help of children from Brown Early Childhood Center and James Elementary to redecorate his courthouse. Hundreds of Portales students recognized U.S. Law Day in Portales on Wednesday by sending their Law Day-themed colored pictures to Tatum. The pictures lined the hallway that leads to Tatum's chambers. According to Lawday.org, President Dwight Eisenhower established the first Law Day on May 1 in 1958 to mark the nation's commitment to the rule of law. Christina Calloway:...
Tawna Luscombe grew up in Roosevelt County, living in Portales and Causey during her school years. After high school, Luscombe went to Clovis Community College and worked as an office manager and pharmacy technician before she became the children's librarian at the Portales Public Library. She has been married (Paul) for almost 15 years and has a 6-year-old son, and an 11-year-old daughter, both of whom are avid readers and active in sports. The family also has three Labradors, Rocky, Lucy, and Penelope and enjoys camping.... Full story
Today Friends of the Library — Noon, Portales Public Library. The Eastern New Mexico University's Swanee Singers will perform. Everyone is welcome to bring a brown bag lunch. Information: 356-3940. Crafts — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library. Magnets will be made. For ages 13-18. Information: 356-3940. Belly Dance — 5 p.m., Portales Recreation Center. $5 per class. Information: 356-8598. Boot Camp — 5:30 p.m., Portales Recreation Center. $5 per class. Information: 356-8598. Preschool Storytime — 6 p.m., Portales Public Li... Full story
It's possible that the best-kept secret in Portales has been hiding in plain sight for the last five years: Habitat for Humanity's ReStore, which operates from the confines of an old commercial garage at 308 North Main. Monty Porter, an affable man with a heart for his community and an encyclopedic memory, manages the store which, as the name implies, resells donated items to the public. On a recent visit, I found everything from crutches to doorbells, and file cabinets to fences. Monty says his most popular items are doors,...
Unless you were alive during the Great Depression, today might be the first time you've seen snow in May in the Clovis and Portales area. According to the National Weather Service's projected forecast, there is a 40 percent chance or rain and snow early this morning that may carry on until 11 a.m. The last time it snowed in the area in May was 1935, when 2.4 inches of the white stuff was recorded on May 5, according to weather service meteorologist Todd Shoemake. But even if it doesn't snow, forecasts call for a high...
Eastern New Mexico University sophomore Alesha Jones, who set Eastern New Mexico University's record in the women's 800 meters this spring, started her college athletic career as a basketball player. Courtesy photo: ENMU Athletics Alesha Jones is one of a half-dozen athletes expected to contend for a medal in this week's Lone Star Conference Track and Field Championships. The Willcox, Ariz., native grew up with basketball as her first love, although she also competed in cross...
Amendments to the professional golf services agreement for Colonial Park Golf Course are on the agenda for the Clovis City Commission Thursday evening. The 5:15 p.m. meeting at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library will include a discussion on modifying 13 portions of the contract with Charlie Maciel of Real Golf, LLC, including: - A requirement to adjust food service operation to 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily from a limited menu and no Sunday food service. - Payment of outstanding balances no later than Aug. 31. -...
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for: Tuesday Caller reported: - 2:22 a.m.: Unwanted person knocking on door, 100 block of West Ninth Street. - 3:32 a.m.: 76-year-old female requested ambulance, 1600 block of West Fir - 6:06 a.m.: Cattle on Highway 202. - 8:15 a.m.: Request to pick up cat trap, 400 block of North Avenue A. - 8:20 a.m.: Request to pick up cat trap, 900 block of East Danube. - 9:20 a.m.: Request to speak to officer regarding the law on derogatory comments on social media. - 9:30 a.m.: Reques...
In 2012, the gryphons of the 33rd Special Operations Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base, encountered challenges and struck them down with courage; they faced roadblocks and leveled them with innovation; they endured deficits and overcame them with growth. U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal The 33rd Special Operations Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base was named Air Force Special Operations Command's Special Operations Squadron of the Year for 2012. Despite being the lowest manned Remote Piloted Aircraft...
In the wake of sequestration, Air Force leaders are calling upon airmen to share their best money-saving ideas through the Every Dollar Counts campaign. U.S. Air Force graphic: Robin Meredith Since Air Force Special Operations Command is at the tip of the spear, both in garrison and deployed, Air Commandos are in the best position to identify potential cost-saving measures, according to Lt. Gen. Eric Fiel, AFSOC commander. The Every Dollar Counts campaign began Wednesday. Both uniformed and civilian Air Force members can part...
U.S. Air Force photo: Airman 1st Class Ericka Engblom A child plants flowers at the Child Development Center April 25 at Cannon Air Force Base. The CDC members participated in the planting to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day. Celebrated for more than two decades at Cannon Air Force Base, Earth Day and Arbor Day festivities took place with a 5K race, tree planting ceremony and energy conservation awareness education booths. Though these observances give people a time to focus on being environmentally friendly, the Green... Full story
Air Commandos and base leadership quietly entered a room filled with a sea of candles spread across tables in observance of a Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony April 13 at Cannon Air Force Base. U.S. Air Force photo: 2nd Lt. Angelica Powell A U.S. Air Commando reads about the life of a survivor of the Holocaust. Holocaust Remembrance Day is recognized all over the world in the month of April and was held at Cannon Air Force Base on April 13. Seated shoulder to shoulder, airmen read the picture laden cards set before them, ea... Full story
Winners of the 27th Special Operations Wing first quarter awards were officially announced during a luncheon at the Landing Zone April 26 at Cannon Air Force Base. Winners were selected based on outstanding accomplishments during the months of January through March. Congratulations go out to the winners, listed below: - Airman 1st Class David Osburn, 27th Special Operations Medical Support Squadron, Airman of the Quarter. - Tech. Sgt. Matthew Colbert, 16th Special Operations Squadron, NCO of the Quarter. - Master Sgt.... Full story
Name: James M. Marion U.S. Air Force photo: Airman 1st Class Xavier Lockley Colonel Craig Walker 27th Special Operations Wing Vice Commander, along with Chief Master Sergeant Marvin Neely, present Maj. James Marion with the 2013 FGO of the Quarter award. Age: 34 Rank: Major Hometown: Trenton, NJ Why did you join the Air Force? I wanted to serve my country and fly. It has developed into a true calling over the years and I can't imagine myself doing anything else. What's your idea of a perfect day? My perfect day starts at the...
WASHINGTON — Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley has announced his plan to step down June 21 as the Air Force's top civilian after serving for nearly five years. Air Force News Service graphic "It's been an honor and a privilege to serve with our Air Force's great Airmen," Donley said. "Their accomplishments have been nothing short of impressive and I'm humbled to be a part of this team. The Air Force has been a way of life for so much of my career, I know it will be bittersweet to say farewell." Donley was confirmed a... Full story
