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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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WASHINGTON — A commission charged with reviewing the Pentagon’s proposal to close or downsize 62 major domestic military facilities sounded largely receptive as Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld testified Monday that the sweeping reorganization was vital to U.S. success in the war on terrorism. “The changes are essential in helping us win in this conflict,” the Pentagon chief said, adding that eliminating unneeded property to save money for combat capabilities was “more necessary, not less, during a time of war.” The...
The following criminal dispositions were recently filed in the magistrate court: l John Hudson, 20, pleaded no contest to public affray and is ordered to serve 90 days unsupervised probation. l Donald Cooper, 24, pleaded guilty to aggravated driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, careless driving and is ordered to serve 2 days jail time, 364 days supervised probation, allow an ignition interlock device to be installed on any car he may drive for 1 year, attend DWI school and attend the Aspen... Full story
Extended Learning For information on any of these classes, contact the Office of Extended Learning at 562-2165, 800-367-3886 or 800-537-5376 (N.M. only). The office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m., Quay Hall, Room 106. Retirement Planning: Let Preston Pratt, Financial Advisor, Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. help you plan your retirement in this two-evening course June 20-21, 6-7:30 p.m., COB=117. The fee is $20. Register by June 15. Getting the Most Out of Your Camera for the Fourth of...
A 19-year-old Portales man decided against a plea agreement Monday in court and instead will face a murder trial in connection with the death of a city teen. Baca pleaded not guilty Monday to a first-degree murder charge and two counts of tampering with evidence. He is accused of killing Amber Robinson, 19, of Portales in April 2004. Ninth Judicial District Judge Stephen Quinn told Baca on Monday that under a plea agreement he signed, he would serve 25 years in prison — 15 years for second-degree murder, a four-year a...
Albuquerque officials had to scurry 10 years ago when Kirtland Air Force Base landed on the Department of Defense’s list of bases proposed for realignment. A committee was quickly formed in response to the threat of realignment, with six businessmen calling themselves the Kirtland Retention Task Force at its core. Located on the southern edge of Albuquerque, Kirtland is one of the largest installations in the Air Force. But that didn’t stop the base from being targeted by the Base Realignment and Closure Commission. “Th...
