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CLOVIS — A 23-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries early Thursday after being shot in the head in Clovis. A police news release said the man and a friend were "playing with a firearm" and consuming alcohol when the shooting occurred. According to the release: Police at 2:19 a.m. Thursday were dispatched to a residence at Paseo Village for a call of a subject injured by gunfire. The 911 caller stated he had a friend “playing” with a firearm. The caller stated they had been consuming alcoholic beverages and his ... Full story
Eastern New Mexico joined millions of Americans around the country in celebrating Independence Day on Wednesday. Here's how several people spent their holiday in Clovis and Portales: Joe Sena spent the day casting some fishing lines at Dennis Chavez Park, trying to relax and get a break from the 14-hour days and six-days-a-week grind of working at a cattle feed distributor. "Just trying to catch fish, that's about it," said Sena, a few moments before hooking his second catch o... Full story
CLOVIS — The Clovis City Commission will take the next step toward its biennial revenue review process, and consider a real estate option agreement at its meeting tonight. Commissioners are scheduled to meet at 5:15 p.m. at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library. The revenue review committee meets in even-numbered years and looks at what the city charges for various services, from small charges like the $1 splash pad to larger expenses like $150 street closure fees and various-priced park and facility rentals. S... Full story
On this date ... 1973: A former Eastern New Mexico University vice president had pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $82,000 from university funds. Gene Harrell used the money to buy real estate in New Mexico, Colorado and California, authorities said. He was sentenced to concurrent prison sentences of 2-10 years and ordered to make restitution. ENMU Board of Regents Chairman Howard Martin of Clovis and university President Charles Meister issued a joint statement pledging...
'Great American pastime' should be played by Americans Stop by my house on just about any given evening and you’re apt to step right into the middle of a televised baseball game. That’s not to say we’re baseball fanatics, but we really enjoy watching “the Great American pastime.” I especially enjoy watching players make plays that were thought to be impossible back when I put on my spikes every weekend and took to the field to play in YMCA League games. Yes, players today are real miracle workers. The players who seem to stan...
PORTALES — A cross-country cycling trip is scheduled for a stop today in Portales. Journey of Hope will bring its South team to Southside Church of Christ, 321 W. 18th St., from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., as part of its mission to enhance the lives of people with disabilities through community involvement and grant monies, according to its news release. The South team is comprised of 29 cyclists and four crew members, and is one of three teams making the trip from Long Beach, California, to Washington, D.C. The teams, comprised o...
Booked The following were booked into local jails Tuesday: Portales • Christian Dickerson, 27, walk in • Toby Duran, 48, receiving stolen property ($250 or less), poession of marijuana (one ounce or less), probation violation • David Howl, 50, bench warrant Released The following were released from local jails Tuesday: Portales • James Chilcote, 31, bond • Jonathan Carvey, 25, times served • Richie Zambrano, 26, bond • Rausto Rocha, 30, bond — Compiled by the Staff of The News...
Today • Clovis City Commission — 5:15 p.m. at North Annex of Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7828 Tuesday • Water Policy Advisory Board — 8:30 a.m. at City Hall, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 • Portales Schools Board — Noon in board room, 501 S. Abilene. Information: 575-356-7000 • Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board — 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 • Portales City Council — 6:30 p.m. at Portales Memorial Building. Information: 575-356-6662 Wednesday • Planning and Zoning Com...
Today • Preschool storytime — 10 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7840 Friday • Friday Flix — 10:30 a.m. at Portales Public Library. Information: 575-356-3940 Saturday • Memorial Dedication — 2 p.m. for Reverend Charles and Angie Green at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7840 Monday • Andy Mason — 10 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7840 • Full STEAM Ahead — 10:30 a.m. at Portales Public Library. Program: Science of Sound. Information: 575-356-3940 • Movi...
