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Recent Clovis High grad Kirsti Shough received the inaugural Fresquez Concessions, Inc. college scholarship award. The awards — one for boys, one for girls — were presented by the sponsor and the New Mexico Activities Association at a bqnquet at a restaurant in Albuquerque. Shough said around 200 high school seniors applied for the two $5,000 college scholarships, based on extra-curricular activities and scholastic excellence (she compiled a 4.278 GPA at CHS on a 4.0 sca...
The Clovis American All-Stars jumped out to a 7-1 lead in the third inning and held on Friday night for a 9-7 victory over Roosevelt County at Dickenson Field in Clovis. CMI photo: Rick WhiteRoosevelt County's Baylor Diaz slides safely into third base as Clovis American third baseman Reiney Houfek tries to corral a throw from the outfield. American held on to beat Roosevelt 9-7 on Friday in the 9-10-year-olds Little League District 3 all-star tournament game at Dickenson...
The Clovis American All-Stars jumped out to a 7-1 lead in the third inning and held on Friday night for a 9-7 victory over Roosevelt County at Dickenson Field in Clovis. CMI photo: Rick WhiteRoosevelt County's Baylor Diaz slides safely into third base as Clovis American third baseman Reiney Houfek tries to corral a throw from the outfield. American held on to beat Roosevelt 9-7 on Friday in the 9-10-year-olds Little League District 3 all-star tournament game at Dickenson... Full story
The first day of the Clovis Farmers Market in 2012 had just what organizers had hoped for: A new location off a busy street that attracted customers who just happened to be driving by and noticed the activity. CMI photo: Eric Butler Jacqueline Davis of Clovis concludes her purchase of potatoes, squash and salad mix from Portales' Margie Plummer on the opening day of the Clovis Farmer's Market on Saturday. At the parking lot for the Goodwin Lake Trail off Prince Street,...
Helping veterans get a start after their military careers is important, according to Curry County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ernie Kos, who is helping host an event to help veterans start their own businesses. "It gives the chamber an opportunity to honor our veterans," Kos said. "The fact that you can have (job) counseling right here at the chamber is great." Kos said the Veterans Business Outreach Center of Albuquerque will conduct the event, hosted by the chamber and Wells Fargo, in conjunction with the...
Helping veterans get a start after their military careers is important, according to Curry County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ernie Kos, who is helping host an event to help veterans start their own businesses. "It gives the chamber an opportunity to honor our veterans," Kos said. "The fact that you can have (job) counseling right here at the chamber is great." Kos said the Veterans Business Outreach Center of Albuquerque will conduct the event, hosted by the chamber and Wells Fargo, in conjunction with the...
As summer season rolls along, the Clovis News Journal caught up with a Clovis High student bearing the name for the warmest season of the year. CNJ staff photo: Gabriel Monte Summer Fuller, 15, says her summer plans include playing sports, riding horses and attending a youth camp. As summer season rolls along, the Clovis News Journal caught up with a Clovis High student bearing the name for the warmest season of the year.Summer Fuller, 15, is a Clovis High School sophomore... Full story
Expansion of Roosevelt General Hospital means faster service, more jobs and an increase in the amount of patients seen daily, according to RGH officials. 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 ease, streamlining a patient's access to services. The renovations, which are expected to be complete mid-September, will accommodate more providers. The RGH clinic has also extended their hours from...
Editor's Note: This is the first story in a centennial series. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Jane Mauk Hilliard near a portrait of her mother in her Portales home. Hilliard's roots are deep into New Mexico and she has made her own contributions to the state's history, including writing the salute to the New Mexico flag. Every time a New Mexican salutes the state flag, they are reciting words that Jane Mauk Hilliard of Portales and three other members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy wrote to honor the st... Full story
Recent cases in Curry County District Court, according to court records. Visit www.nmcourts.gov for more information on these cases. - Case number D-905-CR-200800281, Alejandro Garcia-Moto, born 1964. - Case number D-905-CR-201000067, Drewie Little, born 1979. - Case number D-905-CR-201000071, Pedro Ibarra, born 1945. - Case number D-905-CR-201000690, Damian P, Lopez, born 1991. - Case number D-905-CR-201100208, Michael Lopez, born 1986. - Case number D-905-CR-201100210, Michael Lopez, born 1986. - Case number...
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for: Thursday - Midnight: Caller reported a friend hit a child with her vehicle while texting, 700 block of East 13th Street. - 12:09 a.m.: Caller advised parts of the highway were flooded and were concerned for the cows standing in deep water, US 60/70/84 near Texico. - 12:17 a.m.: Caller reported two armed females robbed a business, 2600 block of West Seventh Street. - 6:36 a.m.: Caller advised her dog was stuck in the lake and she could not get it out, 2000 block of... Full story
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for: Thursday - Midnight: Caller reported a friend hit a child with her vehicle while texting, 700 block of East 13th Street. - 12:09 a.m.: Caller advised parts of the highway were flooded and were concerned for the cows standing in deep water, US 60/70/84 near Texico. - 12:17 a.m.: Caller reported two armed females robbed a business, 2600 block of West Seventh Street. - 6:36 a.m.: Caller advised her dog was stuck in the lake and she could not get it out, 2000 block of... Full story
Portales police, sheriff and fire call logs: Thursday - 12:24 a.m.: Caller reported a battery and criminal damage, 700 block South Avenue A. - 2:14 a.m.: Caller requested an officer, 600 block South Roosevelt Road T. - 2:49 a.m.: Caller requested an officer, 900 block East Canadian. - 3:01 a.m.: Caller requested an officer, Roosevelt General Hospital. - 6:38 a.m.: Caller requested an officer for an animal problem, 200 block North Avenue A. - 8:38 a.m.: Caller reported criminal damage to a window, 200 block West Third Street....
The following items will be on the agenda for the Portales Municipal Schools Board of Education meeting 6 p.m. Monday in the L.C. Cozzens Administration Building: - Professional and student organization reports. - Administrative reports. - Donations. - Athletic/activities code of conduct. - Resolution for notice of public meetings. - Resolution approving and accepting cooperative agreement control with the New Mexico Department of Transportation. - Resolution regarding high-stakes testing. - Resolution declaring certain...
