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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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CLOVIS — The three airmen accused of raping a colleague early this year in Clovis are scheduled for a hearing next month on a motion to dismiss their case on the grounds of “prosecutorial misconduct.” The motion was filed this month by Albuquerque-based public defender Craig Acorn, representing 19-year old Isaiah Edley. Judge Drew Tatum will preside over the July 9 hearing, to be attended by co-defendants Thomas Newton, 25, and Rahman Buchanan, 18. The three were each charged in January with second-degree criminal sexua... Full story
CLOVIS — A new mural will be going up in downtown Clovis over the coming weeks but those responsible for the art project aren't saying what the painting will depict ... yet. Earlier this month students from Clovis Community College, with the help of Clovis Main Street, began working on a mural located at the corner of Sixth and Main. Organizers have remained tight-lipped about what the finished product will show, other than saying it is music-related and encouraging r... Full story
Booked The following were booked into local jails Tuesday: Clovis • Latisha Johnson, 43, out of state fugitive • Steven Leaton, 31, probation violation • Michael Padilla, 35, brakes, resisting, evading or obstructing an officer • Willie Trujillo, 49, probation violation • Johanna Olivas, 30, failure to appear on misdemeanor charge • Savannah Owen, 31, failure to pay fines • Michael Sherrod, 31, failure to pay fines • Jimmy Williams, 58, driving on suspended or revoked license • Mark Mullins, 48, probation violation • Johnn...
On this date ... 1968: A decorated U.S. Air Force fighter pilot was being confined at Cannon Air Force Base after he was court-martialed as a conscientious objector to the Vietnam War. Capt. Dale Noyd spent 11 years in the Air Force but in 1966 he publicly asserted that the war was immoral and illegal. He was court-martialed after disobeying an order to train a pilot who would likely be sent to Vietnam. In March 1968, he was sentenced to one year of confinement at Cannon. The...
A Curry County jury on Tuesday found Tyler Romero, 22, guilty of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and criminal damage to property, according to a news release from District Attorney Andrea Reeb. Romero faces up to three years in prison on the fourth-degree felony convictions, with sentencing deferred to a later date. The charges trace to September 2016, when “Romero attempted to run over four people and in the process crashed into another vehicle,” said the release. Attempts Wednesday to contact Romero’s counsel were...
The Texico dairy employee charged with shooting a coworker dead June 14 was denied bond last week following a state motion for pretrial detention, according to a news release Wednesday from District Attorney Andrea Reeb. Judge Matthew Chandler issued the order on the grounds that Jose Flores-Espana, 32, was a “flight risk” with “potential of committing a violent crime against another person,” said the release. Defense attorney Gary Mitchell entered Tuesday his appearance in the case representing Flores-Espana and filed a...
CLOVIS — Curry County wants to upgrade its infrastructure and needs your help. The county is seeking input from members of the public regarding potential road projects as its road committee gets ready to work on a new 5-year road and construction plan. Curry County Manager Lance Pyle said the committee will meet towards the end of July and at that time will review all public input before presenting a new road plan to the Curry County Commission in August. Pyle said residents are welcome to provide any input regarding n...
CLOVIS — Curry County Commissioner Seth Martin said he expects “a pretty good crowd” at today’s Curry County Commission meeting as the board is slated to discuss a potential right-to-work ordinance in Curry County. Chairman Ben McDaniel said he requested that the discussion of a right-to-work ordinance be included on the agenda mainly as an information item so he and the commission can find out more about the ramifications of the potential ordinance. McDaniel said he specifically wanted to hear from the county’s attorney...
Today • Preschool storytime — 10 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7840 • Rockstars — 10:30 a.m. at City Park, Portales. Featuring Cannon AFB Military Working Dogs. Information: 575-356-3940 • Norman Petty Studio tours — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Draggin’ Main Music Festival event. Clovis. Information: 575-763-3435 • Remembering Bobby Vee featuring The Killer Vees — 7 p.m. at Marshall Auditorium. Tickets: $25. Information: 575-763-3435 Friday • Norman Petty Studio tours — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Draggin’ Main Music F...
Today • Curry County Commission — 9 a.m. in commission chambers at Curry County Administrative Complex, 417 Gidding. Information: 575-763-6016 Tuesday • Civil Aviation Board — 5:30 p.m. at Clovis Municipal Airport. Information: 575-769-7828 July 5 • Clovis City Commission — 5:15 p.m. at north annex of Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7828 July 10 • Portales Schools Board — Noon in board room, 501 S. Abilene. Information: 575-356-7000 The meetings calendar is a daily listing of area events. To place an ite...
