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 to 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 26 cfs. Trout fishing was very goo...
Today Movie and Popcorn — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library. "Here Comes the Boom" will be featured, rated PG. 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 Library. "What Was That?" will be featured. Information: 356-3940. Yoga — 7 p.m., Portales Recreation Center. $5 per class. Information: 356-8598. Friday Aerob... Full story
My mother is a prolific writer of letters. A few months ago, a life-long friend of hers passed away. Marian was the kind of person who kept every piece of paper which crossed her path. Happily for our family, that included a large box of letters my mom had written to her starting in the early 1950s when these two Cleveland, Ohio, girls were separated by thousands of miles and the wide Pacific Ocean. The box, which arrived at our home several weeks ago courtesy of a mutual friend, contains around 200 letters, post cards and...
Susan Baysinger was born and raised on a family farm outside the Quad Cities in Illinois. She earned both a bachelor's degree in history and political science and a master's degree in general education from Eastern New Mexico University. She also earned a master's degree in history and higher education at Southern Illinois University. She has been working for the City of Portales since 2008 as the capital projects administrator and was recently awarded Employee of the Quarter by the city. Susan Baysinger: Courtesy photo... Full story
Environmentalists are concerned a new rule under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's proposed lesser prairie chicken listing will weaken protections for the bird if it's listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The special rule, commonly referred to as the 4D rule, says incidental take, or inadvertent killing, of a lesser prairie chicken would not violate the federal act if the take happens through either conservation programs or agricultural activities. The bird, native to New Mexico and four other states and... Full story
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for: Tuesday Caller reported: - 12:24 a.m.: Shots fired, 1300 block of North Avenue M Place. - 12:31 a.m.: 911 hang-up, 200 block of Floyd Golden Circle. - 12:38 a.m.: Alarm activation, 4300 block of South Roosevelt Road 22. - 2:55 a.m.: Suspicious activity, 900 block of West 14th Street. - 2:58 a.m.: Driver headed north in southbound lanes, US 70 MM 434. - 6:05 a.m.: Residential alarm activation, 1700 block of Bingham Stratton. - 6:17 a.m.: Ambulance requested, 600 block...
The Exchange has been serving soldiers and airmen since 1895 it still strives to provide quality merchandise and service to its customers, according to the Exchange's website. Cannon Connections: Kevin Baird Airman 1st Class Cody Knight purchases supplies for his new apartment at the Exchange at Cannon. He recently relocated to Cannon. "The Exchange is dedicated to serving the military," said Aileen Rivenburg, who is general manager at the Cannon Air Force Base Exchange. Rivenburg said that 67 cents of every dollar the... Full story
Courtesy photo U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 27th Special Operations Wing team up with a group of volunteers from Clovis and the New Mexico State Highway Department on May 8 to clean up trash on U.S. 60/84 between Cannon Air Force Base and Clovis. So far, more than 50 Air Commandos have volunteered in the community beautification project to clean the four-mile stretch of road over the next several months. Airmen from Cannon have teamed up with a group of volunteers from Clovis and the New Mexico State Highway Department to...
U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Ericka Engblom Motorcyclists ride down the street during the second annual Runway Ride on May 6 at Cannon Air Force Base. The ride consisted of a group trip around the base and down the runway, ending in a group photo on the flightline. Motorcycle enthusiasts gathered behind the Landing Zone at Cannon Air Force Base to take part in the second annual Runway Ride on May 6. The ride allowed motorcyclists to apply what they learned during the 27th Special Operations Wing Safety Office...
The Air Force received funding to provide Specialized Training of Military Parents classes at different installations in the Exceptional Family Member Program arena. Cannon Air Force Base was privileged to be one of the military installations to be awarded this training. Courtesy graphic: Desiree Ann Montenegro A Specialized Training of Military Parents workshop to give parents knowledge of disability laws, regulations and resources was held May 7-8 at Cannon Air Force Base. The STOMP workshop was held May 7-8 at Cannon and i... Full story
The Health and Wellness Center at Cannon Air Force Base was designed to assist anyone who wants help getting into better shape, has a desire to eat healthier, or wants to quit using tobacco. U.S. Air Force photo: Airman 1st Class Xavier Lockley Anthony Cook, 27th Special Operations Aerospace Medicine Squadron exercise physiologist, interacts with members of the physical training leaders class at the Health and Wellness Center at Cannon Air Force Base. Air Commandos are relied on to be mission-ready 365 days a year; physical...
Editor's note: This feature is the 23rd in a series of Air Commando spotlights at Cannon. The airmen being highlighted are recent Diamond Sharp award winners. Diamond Sharp is a monthly program where airmen are recognized by wing leadership and first sergeants for their hard work and achievements. U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Vaughan, 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal apprentice, stands with EOD equipment at Cannon Air... Full story
Chief Master Sgt. Paul Henderson, 27th Special Operations Wing command chief, and fellow Air Commandos gathered for an unannounced award presentation recognizing an avionics troop May 9 at Cannon Air Force Base. U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Paul Henderson, 27th Special Operations Wing command chief, presents Staff Sgt. Stephen Ross, 27th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron avionics, with the Airmen Against Drunk Driving Volunteer of the Quarter award May 9 in... Full story
The month of May is known across the country as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Here at Cannon Air Force Base, there are two people who have been working hard behind the scenes that have established a personal history of dedication to volunteerism. U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Jette Carr U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Bernardette Nguyen, 27th Special Operations Wing executive services NCO in charge, gives directions during rehearsal for the Asian Amerian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month kickoff...
Editor's note: In celebration of National Fitness Month, athletes from Cannon Air Force Base will be spotlighted each week during the month of May 2013. U.S. Air Force photo: Airman 1st Class Eboni Reece U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Johnson, 27th Special Operations Contracting Squadron commodities flight chief, stands with other players from the Cannon Air Force Base, basketball team. Johnson has played on base basketball teams since he joined the U.S. Air Force in 2001. It's the stage where some of the greatest athletes...
Children who have recently graduated from kindergarten will be able to join the ranks of their peers at the Youth Center at Cannon Air Force Base beginning May 28. The program will offer the new graduates a daily schedule that is flexible, secure and full of stimulation to meet their needs. "There will be daily opportunities for quiet activities as well as socializing opportunities with friends, which is critical to a child's development," said Monique Hyman, 27th Special Operations Force Support Squadron youth programs...
The Clovis Wildcats boys basketball camp is June 10-13 at Clovis High School's Rock Staubus Gymnasium. The morning sessions (9 a.m. to noon) is for kindergarten through fifth grade. The afternoon session (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.) is for grades 6-9. Registration fee is $60 before May 31 and $70 at door. For information contact Wildcats coach Matt King (505) 417-5644 or Corey Pickett 791-3283....
