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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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PORTALES — What football players do in the spring and summer is almost as important as what they do in the fall. Preparation is, after all, a big part of the game. Succeeding in the warm-weather months can lead to success during the regular season. So, the Clovis High football program could take some guarded optimism out of Friday's 7-on-7 scrimmages held at Eastern New Mexico University's Greyhound Stadium. Clovis' varsity went 2-3 in full play — the Wildcats beat Car...
CASPER, Wyoming — The third time was the charm for ENMU senior Landon Beardsworth at the College National Finals Rodeo Thursday night. After unsuccessfully trying to record a time in steer wrestling on his first two go-rounds, earlier in the week, Beardsworth managed to have a solid run on his third attempt of the week. Beardsworth’s time of 9.3 seconds put him in a tie for 19th on the night. Overall, Beardsworth finishes his CNFR in 34th place. Celie Vick, meanwhile, will perform in Saturday night’s short go finals in goat...
CLOVIS — Three inmates escaped from the Clovis jail about 11 a.m. Friday and remained at large Friday night. Officials said area residents should "use caution and be alert for strangers." The escapees were identified as Aaron Clark, Ricky Sena and Victor Apodaca. Records show Clark, 31, had been in jail accused of child abuse. Sena, 24, was accused of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, automobile theft and aggravated fleeing a law enforcement officer. Apodaca, 28, had b... Full story
In the mounting heat of summer, Clovis’ Craig Tatum hopes his “Operation Cooldown” initiative will take off like wildfire. After Tatum found his grandparents last month without functional air conditioning in Hobbs — while outside temperatures exceeded 100 degrees — he fixed their unit and decided he didn’t want other elderly to suffer something similar. Soon enough he realized the struggle to stay cool in the summer was an issue for “all kinds of people, all walks of life,” he said. After creating a Facebook group for the p... Full story
CLOVIS — A man charged with killing a co-worker at a Curry County dairy on Thursday told police he acted in self-defense. But Jose Flores Espana’s statement was “inconsistent with the other witnesses,” court records show, and Flores Espana was charged with murder in the death of Mairon Franco Rodriguez, 23, of Texico. Flores Espana, 32, appeared Friday afternoon in Curry County Magistrate Court on the open count of murder and received conditional appointment of a public... Full story
On this date ... 1993: A Las Vegas, Nevada, man pleaded guilty to racketeering and fraud charges, allegedly resulting in $30 million taken from about 30,000 residents deceived across the country. A Clovis grand jury indicted James Alpert after 15 victims were identified in Curry County. Alpert ultimately received a seven-year prison sentence. Two of his business partners also were sent to prison in connection with the scheme. Alpert, according to the Clovis News-Journal, said...
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records through Wednesday at the Curry County clerk’s office: • Isaiah Spencer Lollis, 21, to Leighanna Mariah Cordova, 22, both of Clovis • Amando Chagoya Cristobal, 31, to Mercedes Lizette Gallardo Rincon, 32, both of Texico • Ryan Timothy Neal, 24, to Deziree Elizabeth Herndon, 21, both of Clovis • Luis Jose Ceniceros Guajardo, 55, to Maria Rendon, 49, both of Clovis • Lis Rene Ramirez Diaz, 22, to Karina Romero, 19, both of Clovis • Vincent Melvin Soule, 27, to...
CLOVIS — Let freedom ring. Organizers for this year’s Juneteenth program are expecting a larger turnout than ever, as two of Clovis’ annual events commemorating the end of slavery in the United States join forces today with a community-wide celebration at Potter Park. “I’m looking for at least 2,000,” said William “Peel” Hall, who along with a small cohort first organized the free community meal for the occasion 26 years ago. “And I have the food to feed them.” Attendees can expect fried catfish, barbecue ribs, hotlinks and... Full story
• Ute Lake Camp Meeting — Through today, camping in state park in Logan, Highway 540 S. Loop. 6 a.m.-10 p.m. activities. Public invited. No charge for meals or activities. • First Christian Church — Aug. 3-4 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 1700 N. Main St., Clovis. All ages. Theme is Shipwreck: Rescued by Jesus. • Clovis Seventh-day Adventist Church — Today from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 1501 E Llano Estacado, Clovis. Ages 4 to 16. Theme is Sea of Miracles. • Central Baptist Church — Monday through June 22 from 9 a.m. to noon at...
Booked The following were booked into local jails Thursday: Clovis • Daniel Barela, 27, probation violation • Cesar Monzon, 56, no proof of insurance, driving on suspended or revoked license • Johnny Aragon, 52, probation violation • Jose Flores-Espana, 32, first degree murder, attempt to commit a felony (criminal sexual contact of a minor in the third degree) • Alanna Wyche, 20, failure to appear • Santiago Sena, 18, failure to pay fines • Jason Mirabal, 21, battery against a household member, criminal damage to property (...
Tuesday • Friends of the Library — 11:30 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7840 • Portales City Council — 6:30 p.m. in council chambers at the Memorial Building, Portales. Information: 575-356-6662 Wednesday • Curry County Chamber Board — 11:30 a.m. at chamber boardroom. Information: 575-769-7828 Thursday • Clovis City Commission — 5:15 p.m. at North Annex of Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7828 • Curry County Health Council — Noon at administrative complex, 417 Gidding St., Clovis...
Today • Heritage Days — 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m. at city park, Portales. Information: 575-356-8541 • Run for the Zoo — 8 a.m. at Hillcrest Park Zoo. Information: 575-769-7139 • Portales High School All 80s reunion — Multiple events. Information: portalesrams.myevent.com • All-American Soap Box Derby — 9 a.m. on Sycamore Street near Yucca Middle School, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 • Juneteenth — 11 a.m. at Potter’s Park, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 • Family game day — 1 p.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Informati...
