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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Police were investigating an apparent stabbing Monday that ended in the death of a Portales man. According to Capt. Lonnie Berry of the Portales Police Department, at approximately 5 p.m. Monday officers found Don Chapman inside a residence at 901 S. Main in Portales suffering from wounds and semi-concious. He was transported to Roosevelt General Hospital and later transferred by helicopter to a Lubbock hospital. He later died there. Berry said police received a call from witnesses in the area who had seen a man with blood...
Tomatoes weren’t available but squash, onions and various herbs were plentiful. Vendors at the first Portales Farmers Market of the season said they had a good day Monday despite the hardships of a late freeze followed by hot windy conditions in June. “I think it’s been really good today and I don’t think we confused people too much with the new time,” Portales Farmers Market manager Margie Plummer said. Alicia Johnson of Portales said she was visiting the market for the first time said she was appreciative of the chance to... Full story
For the past several years, Portales High School students who fail to collect necessary credits in a given school year didn’t go to summer school — instead, they participate in a different type of credit recovery program. Instead of coming back to school over the summer to make up lost credits, students wishing to get back on track for graduation can give up an elective class to perform assigned work and be tested on the material. “Because of (the kids’) attitude a lot of times,” Portales High School principal Melvin... Full story
CNJ staff photo: Liliana Castillo Zia’s Victor Velasquez can’t get the tag down in time on American’s Kordell Tindle at third base during Tuesday’s District 3 10-11 tournament game at Dickenson Field. For the second consecutive game, the American All-Stars didn’t do a whole lot at the plate. They did enough, though, on Monday night to stay alive in the District 3 Little League 10-11 tournament, holding off Zia for a 4-3 win in an elimination game. Both Clovis squads were blanked by Roosevelt County i...
The Eastern Plains Council of Governments is one of seven associations of counties that assist local governments in economic development and planning. Members The Eastern Plains Council of governments is made up of seven counties in eastern New Mexico and the local governments in those counties, the council helps with infrastructure planning and economic development. Counties in the Eastern Plains Council of Governments include Union, Harding, Quay, Guadalupe, De Baca, Curry, and Roosevelt. Dues Member communities pay dues...
Name: Charles W. Brooks Job: Optometrist and owner of Charles W. Brooks Optometry Background: Charles W. Brooks is from the northeast and grew up in Clovis. His frandparents homesteaded in the area. Brooks graduated from Clovis High School and then went to University of New Mexico and earned a degree in biology. He has also worked as a mental health counselor as part of a University of New Mexico program while finishing his degree at UNM. At the University of Houston he earned a doctorate in optometry. Currently Brooks has... Full story
Portales fire crews responded to a fire alarm Sunday afternoon at an abandoned mobile home on North Globe in Portales. According to Portales firefighters, the alarm sounded at approximately 4:30 and crews were on scene at 4:35. There was no report on the value of damages....
The Eastern Plains Council of Governments is one of seven associations of counties that assist local governments in economic development and planning. Members The Eastern Plains Council of governments is made up of seven counties in eastern New Mexico and the local governments in those counties. The council helps with infrastructure planning and economic development. Counties in the Eastern Plains Council of Governments include Union, Harding, Quay, Guadalupe, De Baca, Curry, and Roosevelt. Dues Member communities pay dues...
Governor Bill Richardson’s Director of Military Base Planning and Support, Hanson Scott Awarded for Outstanding Leadership Scott named 2008 Public Sector Official of the Year Award by the Association of Defense Communities...
This just in: The Masters Parable Christian Store in Clovis has been named Parable Franchise of the Year by the Christian bookstore....
Freedom New Mexico: Karl Terry Portales Police were investigating a stabbing at 901 S. Main in Portales that resulted in the death of a Portales man. Police had a suspect in custody Monday. Freedom New Mexico Police were investigating an apparent stabbing Monday that ended in the death of a Portales man. According to Capt. Lonnie Berry of the Portales Police Department, at approximately 5 p.m. Monday officers found Don Chapman inside a residence at 901 S. Main in Portales suffering from wounds and semi-concious. He was... Full story
With the Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2008 signed into law June 30, military members and veterans crave information on whether, when and how they will gain access to the richer education package, known also as the Webb GI Bill or the Webb-Hagel GI Bill. Keith M. Wilson, director of education service for the Veterans Benefits Administration, gave refreshingly direct and detailed answers during a Military Update interview last week. Wilson said the VA also has a pamphlet on the new GI Bill posted at its Web... Full story
Freedom New Mexico Some politicians are controversial without being important. The history books and newspaper pages are littered with the names of also-rans who managed to snag a few headlines by virtue of scandal rather than substance. You can’t say the same about Jesse Helms. Love him or hate him — and quite a few people fall inextricably into one camp or the other — the five-term U.S. senator from North Carolina ranks as a truly important figure in modern American politics. From here on out, though, the c...
A Clovis man was transported to Roosevelt General Hospital shortly before 5 p.m. Monday after being involved in a one-vehicle rollover. The accident occurred in front of the Midway Convention Center on U.S. 70 when the northbound Chrysler New Yorker left the roadway on the right side. Roosevelt County Sheriff Darren Hooker said the vehicle traveled through the ditch until it hit a concrete culvert causing it to roll several times. Hooker said deputies cut the man loose from his seatbelt but his injuries appeared to be... Full story
PNT Photo: Karl Terry A Clovis man was transported to Roosevelt General Hospital shortly before 5 p.m. Monday after being involved in a one-vehicle rollover. The accident occurred in front of the Midway Convention Center on U.S. 70 when the northbound Chrysler New Yorker left the roadway on the right side. Roosevelt County Sheriff Darren Hooker said the vehicle traveled through the ditch until it hit a concrete culvert causing it to roll several times. Hooker said deputies cut the man loose from his seatbelt but his injuries...
Police were investigating an assault of undetermined type Monday afternoon that sent one man to the hospital. According to Capt. Lonnie Berry of the Portales Police Department, a person found inside a residence at 901 S. Main in Portales was transported to Roosevelt General Hospital after a witness reported a suspect with blood on them in the area. He said police received the call shortly before 5 p.m. and made contact with the suspect shortly after and linked him back to the house were they found the victim by himself....
CNJ staff photo: Liliana Castillo Billy Vinson is a paramedic with Covenant Health Systems which operates the AeroCare helicopter. AeroCare was recently reassigned to Clovis. After months of being moved around and prolonged response times, AeroCare has found a home in Clovis. Under a lease agreement with Blue Sky Aviation, AeroCare now has a base of operations housed in a hangar at the Clovis Municipal Airport and is able to provide Clovis and surrounding areas 24-hour coverage, according to flight paramedic Stan Mixon....
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports: About 2 a.m. June 29 an officer in the area of 21st and Thornton Streets observed a vehicle running a red light. The vehicle traveled at a high rate of speed to a parking lot on W. 21st Street and stopped. When the officer approached the vehicle it sped out of the parking lot. The pursuit continued at high rates of speed through parking lots and along Martin Luther King Jr....
Military supporters around New Mexico say they couldn’t succeed without the efforts of Hanson Scott. Scott insists it’s a mutual partnership. “What we’ve had is a team working together in the state,” said Scott, who was named the Public Sector Official of the Year by the Association of Defense Communities. Scott, a retired Air Force brigadier general and director of the state’s office of military base planning and support, will receive the award during the association’s annual conference, Aug. 10-13, in Monterey, Cal... Full story
Name: Forever Blooms Location: 1212 N. Main What they do: They are a floral and gift shop that sells gift merchandise and gift baskets. Their flower selections include plants, silk and fresh flower arrangements. Who’s in charge: Sharla Bronniman Employees: Four Contact: 763-4242, 799-7786 or email [email protected] Hours: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Of note: They also offer wedding coordination services and have wedding decor rentals. It’s Their Business is compiled by CNJ staff writer Dianna Her...
Another hike in gas prices and the cost of other goods rising causes business owners to maintain their finances and plan for the future in order to survive. J. Roy Miller State Director of the New Mexico Small Business Development Center and a Clovis son, recently discussed the opportunities small-business owners can consider during the time of rising costs. Mr. Miller elaborated on the opportunities that an economic crisis presents — an opportunity to determine where costs can be reduced and revenue collected. He... Full story
Business owner recognized at conference Clovis’ Glass Doctor owner Gene Porter was recently recognized at the company’s 2008 annual conference, according to a press release from Glass Doctor. Given the company President’s Award for the second time in three years, Porter was lauded as a franchisee who is, “committed to building a great Glass Doctor franchise, helps other franchises and overcomes business challenges.” Porter also received the “Top Gun” designation for being in the top 10 percent of franchises who achieve sales... Full story
People who grew up during the Great Depression have lessons for those of us born and raised in the years since. A few Depression survivors are still here, and they can teach us whippersnappers a great deal about self reliance, self control, neighborliness – and most important of all, survival skills. I’ve been lucky enough to interview some of these survivors. Without exception, they not only see – but treasure – the humor in their most devastating predicaments. A fella I’ll call Chet says, “I didn... Full story
