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CLOVIS — The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education approved all five action items at Wednesday's special meeting, including parking lot improvements at Clovis High School. Deputy Superintendent of Operations Carrie Bunce said the project will include median and lighting work in the parking lot in front of the A building at CHS, which will bring the parking lot into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The district will pay for 25 percent of the p...
CLOVIS — Shaun Burns said his election Tuesday to the position of Curry County's Division 2 magistrate judge was about as "exhilarating" as the first trial he defended (and won) almost 40 years ago. "It was a hard-fought race in all respects. This was my first political campaign ever in my life ... and I found this to be one of the most fascinating and educational experiences," he told The News on Wednesday. "I want to thank the other candidates ... and I'm anxious to hit t...
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University has added an assistant athletic director for marketing, events and life skills, according to a release from the school. Melissa Lee will begin her new position July 9. She has been a teacher at Portales High School since 2014 and previously served as a teacher and technology coordinator at Floyd High School. "We are pleased to have Melissa on board and part of our team," ENMU Athletic Director Greg Waggoner said in the release. "She h...
PORTALES — Malin Parker said Wednesday he’s looking forward to four more years as Roosevelt County sheriff. “I’d just like to do our job in the most professional manner as possible,” said Parker, the incumbent who defeated challenger Darrell Chenault in Tuesday’s primary election. “I think we’ve provided Roosevelt County excellent service the last four years and we want to continue providing Roosevelt County excellent service.” Parker defeated Chenault by 155 votes in the Republican primary, without any Democrat oppositi... Full story
On this date ... 1973: The upcoming Pioneer Days Rodeo had a "whopping $15,220" in prize money. Officials said it would be divided among 280 contestants, including an estimated 200 ropers and riders. Contestants included "some of the really big guns of rodeoing," the Clovis News-Journal reported. That roster included future Pro Rodeo Hall of Famers Larry Mahan and Bob Ragsdale. Most of the prize money came from entry fees, but $2,300 was provided by the Curry County Mounted...
I can’t remember a time when I didn’t know the Fort name and associate it with a well-respected historic ranch family in Lea County. But, for whatever reason, I had never met Curtis and Carol Fort in person until I started working on the feature that published in Sunday’s Eastern New Mexico News. From the moment we said howdy, I knew I was in for a treat, in part because people with dogs named Biscuit and Gravy are my kind of people. The Forts are good neighbors, in every...
CLOVIS — The Clovis Community College Board of Trustees approved a 3 percent raise for CCC President Becky Rowley at Wednesday’s meeting. Rowley said her salary will become $155,902 a year, an increase of $4,541, and her contract runs through 2021. Also at Wednesday’s meeting: • The board approved three separate contracts in the amount of $214,579 for custodial services, $326,341 for insurance and $207,260 for Banner, the college’s student-access system.... Full story
Players have other options for work I was completely aghast — no, the better word would be dumbfounded — by the Viewpoint about the NFL anthem rule in the May 30 Eastern New Mexico News. The players choice of to stand or not to stand kinda makes us feel sorry for them — not! In the sixth paragraph it is printed: “This solution of compulsory patriotism is discomforting, especially when football players have no real options to work elsewhere.” In this same day’s newspaper, there is a huge section of help-wanted ads for jobs th... Full story
Booked The following were booked into local jails Tuesday-Wednesday: Clovis • Bryan Taylor, 30, criminal damage to property • Jimmy Mondragon, 33, criminal damage to property, resisting, evading or obstructing an officer, concealing identity, failure to appear • Jaciel Cruzarteaga, 30, aggravated driving while under the influence, open container, speeding • Mark Steele, 53, criminal damage to property • Mary Pryor, 63, probation violation • Dowell Jennings, 23, failure to pay fines • Felicia Rega, 29, failure to appear at...
PORTALES — Road work is scheduled on 18th Street From South Ave. I to New Mexico Drive on Friday, according to a city of Portales news release. The road will be closed from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., the release said. “Please watch for workers in the project area,” the release said. Information: 575-760-2428...
Primary election results * All totals are unofficial until canvased by county commissions How Curry County voted Democratic Party Governor • Michelle Lujan Grisham, 542 • Jeff Apodaca, 229 • Joseph Cervantes, 107 Magistrate Judge, Division 1 • Terry Martin, 171 • Nicole Roybal, 275 Commission, District 1 • Angelina Baca, 175 Republican Party Governor • Steve Pearce, 2,099 Magistrate Judge, Division 1 • Janemarie A. Vander Dussen, 300 • Keith A. Farkas, 200 Magistrate Judge, Division 2 • Shaun Burns, 665 • Stephen R. Whitti...
PORTALES — Three Portales residents were arrested and charged with drug trafficking Wednesday morning, following the service of search warrants that discovered meth, heroin and a stolen AK47 rifle. Ruben Lozano, 47, was charged with first-degree felony trafficking methamphetamine, second or subsequent offense, according to a press release posted online by the Roosevelt County Sheriff Office. Ramon Lozano, 56, and Briana Parrish, 31, were each charged with trafficking methamphetamine (first offense), a second-degree felony. A...
CLOVIS — The Clovis City Commission, in lieu of numerous recent conversations about waiving city fees for local events, is expediting the process of its revenue review committee. The committee normally meets in August of even-numbered years, but an item on the agenda for the 5:15 p.m. meeting today at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library would call for appointing members to the committee to begin work as soon as possible. The committee makes recommendations to the commission on what should be charged for v...
PORTALES — The public input portion of Tuesday’s Portales City Council meeting turned contentious. Area residents sought answers from the council regarding Portales’ interest in turning the city’s recreation center into an entertainment venue, leaving the future of the rec center’s current programs in limbo. More than 10 people addressed the council on the subject, wondering why the after-school and summer programs currently offered at the rec center could potentially be discontinued and what other options the city is pursui...
Today • Theatre Arts and Drama Academy — 9 a.m. to noon for students in grades four through six and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for students in grades seven through nine at the Eastern New Mexico University Theatre Center. Tuition is $75 per student for one week. Information: 575-562-2711 • Rodeo Tailgate and Cowboy Trade Days — Noon to 6 p.m. at the Curry County Fairgrounds. Information: 575-935-7000 • Clovis Pioneer Days Rodeo — 7:30 p.m. at the Curry County Fairgrounds. Admission is $10. Information: http://clovis...
Today • Clovis City Commission — 5:15 p.m. in north annex at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-763-9654 • Roosevelt County Commission — 9 a.m. in commission room at county courthouse. Information: 575-356-8562 Friday • Curry County Commission — 9 a.m. at Commission Chambers, 417 Gidding St. Information: 575-763-6016 The meetings calendar is a daily listing of area events. To place an item on the calendar, call the newsroom at 575-763-6991 or e-mail: [email protected]...
