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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Police arrested a Clovis man Thursday morning who they believe may be responsible for close to a dozen vehicle burglaries in the last two weeks. It was the second time this week Fabian Martinez, 18, has been arrested for breaking into a vehicle. Clovis police detective Sgt. Lyndell Stansell said Martinez was arrested Thursday in connection with a vehicle burglary at Lowe's Home Improvement store Wednesday evening. He said Martinez is in jail and his bond has been revoked. Stansell said a Lowe's employee caught Martinez in her... Full story
Kayla Herrera, 20, laid her head on her friend's shoulder Thursday night as Ashley LeBlanc hugged her. Ashley LeBlanc: Courtesy photo William Nolan, a former Eastern New Mexico University student, was a talented musician and an inspiring friend, according to his Portales friends. Nolan was killed when he was struck by a vehicle Tuesday in Albuquerue while walking on the sidewalk. The last words Herrera ever heard from her 22-year-old boyfriend, William Nolan, were "I love you." Herrera reminisced with her friends Thursday...
Clovis received close to an inch of rain Wednesday night with Portales receiving half that during a rain and lightning storm that postponed July 4th fireworks displays in both towns. The firework shows have been rescheduled for the weekend. Local farmers said the downpour will definitely benefit crops but not enough to make a real difference. "So far, it's nothing to write home about," said Roosevelt County farmer Rick Ledbetter. "It really doesn't hurt but it really doesn't help a lot either. It's just gotta be more volume...
Expansion of Roosevelt General Hospital means faster service, more jobs and an increase in the amount of patients seen daily, according to RGH officials. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Andrew Moyer, left, and Lane Draper with Mark Carpenter Plumbing dig a plumbing line Wednesday for the staff bathroom on the clinic side of RGH's expansion. The near $2.1 million renovations will connect the RGH Clinic to RGH through two large corridors, allowing for patients and their families to move about the two facilities with... Full story
Clovis received close to an inch of rain Wednesday night with Portales receiving half that during a rain and lightning storm that postponed July 4th fireworks displays in both towns. The firework shows have been rescheduled for the weekend. Local farmers said the downpour will definitely benefit crops but not enough to make a real difference. "So far, it's nothing to write home about," said Roosevelt County farmer Rick Ledbetter. "It really doesn't hurt but it really doesn't help a lot either. It's just gotta be more volume...
For the amount of rain we received last night, I would not have bet it would have been localized. But I am hearing people outside of town did not get any rain last night. I, however, did receive rain where I live: 2 1/2 hours of pouring rain, the longest rain storm since I moved here. Even though the city fireworks show was canceled Wednesday night, I would be willing to bet a very high percentage of people would be alright with the fact it was canceled for the reason that it...
Curry County Undersheriff Wesley Waller said Thursday that the criminal investigation into last week's assault at the jail ended with felony charges filed against inmate Louis Guerra. Waller said any other issues at the jail are considered administrative and will be up to county officials to resolve. County officials have declined to answer multiple questions about the assault, including: - How did a murder suspect — Guerra — end up in the same jail pod as the victim's brother, who witnessed the slaying; - Why did Guerra hav...
Clovis police are investigating an armed robbery that took place early Thursday morning at an Allsup's convenience store at 2600 Seventh St. No one was injured in the incident, which was called in at 12:17 a.m. Thursday, according to Clovis police Capt. Patrick Whitney. Police interviewed two employees at the scene. According to a police report: - Witnesses said two individuals wearing hooded sweatshirts and bandannas to cover their faces approached an Allsup's store clerk, and demanded money and lottery tickets at gunpoint....
Several years ago, David Cunico and I were surveying birds in an isolated, arid area. Tony Gennaro: Courtesy photo David was about 20 yards on my right. He broke our silence when he yelled, "Come here. Look at this." I moved in his direction quickly with both camera and binoculars ready. David was pointing at a scene quite shocking to both of us — a female canine, panting and motionless, with three rather chubby pups enjoying their breakfast. I snapped a picture. Then David and I looked at each other thinking — now what? We w... Full story
Officials have rescheduled the community's annual fireworks show for tonight. Rain — 1.23 inches, according to the KVII-TV weather station — and high winds forced postponement on Wednesday. Radio personality Duffy Moon said today's show at Greene Acres Park will begin at dark, around 8:45 p.m. or 9 p.m. According to National Weather Service meteorologist Christopher Luckett, tonight's forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with no chances of rain and an overnight low of 65 degrees. Portales' annual fireworks were also pos... Full story
Roswell was interesting last weekend, as it always is. Along with taking pictures with alien statues and one live alien (or a person in a costume), my friends and I took many other silly pictures while dancing and goofing off in our hotel room. As silly as we acted all weekend, I'm sure many people around us thought we were teenagers trapped in adult bodies. There was mall and Target shopping for clothes, which was a fun treat and a trip to the Roswell Cattle Baron, which is supposed to be the main one. Don't tell on me,...
Work and save, that's usually how it goes when you set out to buy your first car. It may not be much, but it was yours. You may not want to admit that it was an ugly green Pinto, but truth be told that's what it was. We ask several residents involved in the auto industry about their first vehicle. • Perry Furgason, 52, owner of Integrity Auto Sales My first car was a 1964 Volkswagen. My father bought it for me and my sister to share, but I admit, I did dominate it. We used it mostly to get to and from school. It was cheap, i...
amos the churchmouse: a view from under the pew Editor's note: Amos, our little churchmouse poet, has been reflecting on Independence Day and its relation to spiritual life. He ran across two Scriptures - Joshua 24:15, which states: "... choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve .... But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord" and Galatians 5:1, which states: "For freedom Christ has made us free; Stand fast, therefore, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage."Using those two passages as a... Full story
What is patriotism? Patriotism consists of dedicated love and support, and protection of one's country. Think about this question: If we eliminate the emotional part of patriotism, what do we have? I am one of those sensitive people that gets teary eyed when some band plays The Star Spangled Banner. I even became visibly moved in the church service last week when the congregation sang "My Country 'Tis of Thee." Is something wrong with me? Some summers ago, I saw the World War... Full story
Sunday Worship service and Sunday school — 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Sunday worship with communion Trinity Lutheran Church, ELCA, 1705 W. 21st St. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Information: 763-4816. Worship service — 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., Central Baptist Church, 2501 North Norris. Information: 762-4727. Fellowship and doughnuts — 9 a.m., Central Christian Church. 9:30 a.m., Sunday school. 300 West 14th Information: 763-3517. Worship service — 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., Clovis New Life Assembly of God; Kids Ministry in nursery during... Full story
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for: Tuesday - 2:15 a.m.: Caller reported an accident between a semi and a cow, one mile west of Melrose. - 8:30 a.m.: Caller advised there was a female walking in traffic, causing vehicles to swerve to avoid her, 700 block of North Thornton Street. - 12:02 p.m.: Caller reported a male knocked on their window holding a handgun, 100 block of Cedar Street. - 2:55 p.m.: Caller advised someone in a vehicle pulled a gun on him and demanded money, 300 block of North Prince... Full story
Life has a way of being "daily." We sometimes slide into complacency, taking life for granted. We are not guaranteed our number of years, but we can agree with Job 7:6 that our "days are swifter than a waver's shuttle." It is so important to come to the end of our life with no regrets … to leave good memories to those around us. It would be sad indeed to not even be missed like the wicked kings in the Old Testament. So what would you do on your last days? Would you be critical? Disagreeable" Fault-finding? Negative? Selfish?...
Clovis resident Judy Brandon writes a weekly religion column for our sister newspaper, the Clovis News Journal. Here's a snippet from her latest effort. What is patriotism? Patriotism consists of dedicated love and support, and protection of one's country. Think about this question: If we eliminate the emotional part of patriotism, what do we have? I am one of those sensitive people that gets teary eyed when some band plays "The Star Spangled Banner." I even became visibly...
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We have all heard those words, and most of us probably recognize them from the Declaration of Independence, but have you ever stopped to think about what they mean? Those three things may seem random and unconnected, but they are as interconnected as links in a chain. Each is entirely dependent upon the one preceding it, and leads, or should lead, to the one that comes after it. Happiness is dependent on the liberty to pursue it, which you can't do if you are not alive. Originally...
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We have all heard those words, and most of us probably recognize them from the Declaration of Independence, but have you ever stopped to think about what they mean? Those three things may seem random and unconnected, but they are as interconnected as links in a chain. Each is entirely dependent upon the one preceding it, and leads, or should lead, to the one that comes after it. Happiness is dependent on the liberty to pursue it, which you can't do if you are not alive. Originally... Full story
Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House and in the U.S. Senate to create the Manhattan Project National Historical Park. Approval would establish a park with sites in Tennessee, New Mexico and Washington state to preserve, interpret and make accessible the buildings, locations and artifacts related to the building of the atomic bomb. That is a topic of national and international importance. Congress should approve the legislation, though knotty issues will be have to be resolved before the park can...
Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House and in the U.S. Senate to create the Manhattan Project National Historical Park. Approval would establish a park with sites in Tennessee, New Mexico and Washington state to preserve, interpret and make accessible the buildings, locations and artifacts related to the building of the atomic bomb. That is a topic of national and international importance. Congress should approve the legislation, though knotty issues will be have to be resolved before the park can...
Portales police, sheriff and fire call logs: Tuesday - 9:32 a.m.: Caller reported a snake under her car, 1900 block Westview Diamond Way. - 10:08 a.m.: Caller reported someone walking in the alleyway with a chainsaw and a puppy, South Avenue A and B. - 11:28 a.m.: Caller requested an ambulance, 700 block North Avenue I. - 11:39 a.m.: Caller requested a deputy, 400 block South Roosevelt Road O. - 2:29 p.m.: Walk-up in reference to fraud. - 3 p.m.: Caller requested a dog picked up, 800 block South Avenue C. - 3:58 p.m.: Caller...
File photo Clovis' annual fireworks display will begin 8:45 p.m. at Greene Acres Park. Officials have rescheduled the community's annual fireworks show for Friday night. Rain -- 1.23 inches, according to the KVII-TV weather station -- and high winds forced postponement on Wednesday. Radio personality Duffy Moon said Friday's show at Greene Acres Park will begin at dark, around 8:45 p.m. or 9 p.m. City police will close Main Street downtown at 5 p.m. and sections of 21st and... Full story
File photo Clovis' annual fireworks display will begin 8:45 p.m. at Greene Acres Park. Officials have rescheduled the community's annual fireworks show for Friday night. Rain -- 1.23 inches, according to the KVII-TV weather station -- and high winds forced postponement on Wednesday. Radio personality Duffy Moon said Friday's show at Greene Acres Park will begin at dark, around 8:45 p.m. or 9 p.m. City police will close Main Street downtown at 5 p.m. and sections of 21st and...
