Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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The Associated Press WASHINGTON — After frenzied, final decision-making, Donald Trump announced Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate Friday, adding an experienced politician with deep Washington connections to the Republican presidential ticket. Trump’s pick was aimed in part at easing some Republicans’ concerns about his temperament and lack of political experience. Pence spent 12 years in Congress before being elected governor and his demeanor is as calm as Trump’s is fiery. While some conservatives are skeptical of...
The Associated Press WASHINGTON — After frenzied, final decision-making, Donald Trump announced Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate Friday, adding an experienced politician with deep Washington connections to the Republican presidential ticket. Trump’s pick was aimed in part at easing some Republicans’ concerns about his temperament and lack of political experience. Pence spent 12 years in Congress before being elected governor and his demeanor is as calm as Trump’s is fiery. While some conservatives are skeptical of...
Staff Writer [email protected] As the app sensation “Pokemon Go” sweeps the nation, it appears to be benefiting local economy while giving local police officers a headache. Staff photo: Anna George Pokemon Go players gather at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Portales courthouse to battle the Pokemon Gym leaders and access the Pokestops at the county courthouse. The game uses GPS signal to allow people to virtually catch Pokemon — creatures from a Japanese television show that was... Full story
Staff Writer [email protected] As the app sensation “Pokemon Go” sweeps the nation, it appears to be benefiting local economy while giving local police officers a headache. Staff photo: Anna George Pokemon Go players gather at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Portales courthouse to battle the Pokemon Gym leaders and access the Pokestops at the county courthouse. The game uses GPS signal to allow people to virtually catch Pokemon — creatures from a Japanese television show that was...
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The Clovis Animal Shelter at 2203 East Brady Avenue, has picked up many homeless animals that community members can adopt. The adoption cost for any dog or cat is $165.00, which covers the animal’s sterilization, microchipping and initial vaccinations. New pet owners can also pick up a free pet license at the animal shelter with proof of a rabies vaccination. The shelter is open 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Monday- Friday. Saturday adoption-only hours, which were approved by the C... Full story
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STAFF REPORT Staff photo: Tony Bullocks Members of the Clovis Fire Department enter a home on the 800 block of Wallace Street Friday to fight a fire. There were no reported injuries. Clovis firefighters quickly extinguished a blaze at a home in the 800 block of Wallace Street Friday afternoon. “We had a room and content fire on the back end of the house,” Clovis Fire Department Battalion Chief Dale Hand said. “The occupant was home when it started and called it in.“ Hand sa... Full story
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STAFF REPORT Eastern New Mexico residents got a short respite from week’s relentless heat on Friday, but even that came with its own mix of problems. Amid a week of triple-digit temperatures, Clovis was hammered with about a half hour of hard rains. According to KVII’s Schoolnet, Clovis received .44 inches as of 8 p.m., when the rain subsided. Portales wasn’t hit nearly as hard, with the Schoolnet reporting .08 inches. The storm’s force was felt throughout the area, with a smattering of signs and fenches blown down. The bru...
STAFF REPORT Eastern New Mexico residents got a short respite from week’s relentless heat on Friday, but even that came with its own mix of problems. Amid a week of triple-digit temperatures, Clovis was hammered with about a half hour of hard rains. According to KVII’s Schoolnet, Clovis received .44 inches as of 8 p.m., when the rain subsided. Portales wasn’t hit nearly as hard, with the Schoolnet reporting .08 inches. The storm’s force was felt throughout the area, with a smattering of signs and fenches blown down. The bru... Full story
A few days ago I had to take a quick run to the store to pick up a couple of items forgotten on the previous trip. Since I just needed a couple of items I Lonnie Berry just ran to the local big box because it is closest to my house. It was the middle of the day and I expected to get in and out in just a few minutes. I had a pretty good idea where the things were that I needed so I headed right for them. Just inside the door I saw the mother of a child hood friend so I stopped... Full story
A few days ago I had to take a quick run to the store to pick up a couple of items forgotten on the previous trip. Since I just needed a couple of items I just ran to the local big box because it is closest to my house. Lonnie Berry It was the middle of the day and I expected to get in and out in just a few minutes. I had a pretty good idea where the things were that I needed so I headed right for them. Just inside the door I saw the mother of a child hood friend so I stopped...
There is little doubt that the Internet — viral videos and memes to be specific — has helped with their gain in popularity and reputation as a downright cute critter. After all, it’s pretty hard to resist an adorable bouncing baby Pygmy goat. The reality is, however, not only is the relationship between goats and humans not a new thing, it’s one of the oldest stories of domestication in existence. In search of ponies For thousands of years, humans have incorporated goats i... Full story
There is little doubt that the Internet — viral videos and memes to be specific — has helped with their gain in popularity and reputation as a downright cute critter. After all, it’s pretty hard to resist an adorable bouncing baby Pygmy goat. The reality is, however, not only is the relationship between goats and humans not a new thing, it’s one of the oldest stories of domestication in In search of ponies existence. For thousands of years, humans have incorporated goats i...
On this date ... 1971: The service station at First and Prince in Clovis was robbed at gunpoint shortly after midnight. Police reports showed the bandit took $206. Police said the robber carried a small caliber pistol. Station attendant Michael Walters, who was not injured, said the man fled on foot toward the Santa Fe Railway yards. 1961: Law officers in Bailey County rushed to an area farm expecting to make arrests for gambling. Officials said they had received a tip that...
On this date ... 1971: The service station at First and Prince in Clovis was robbed at gunpoint shortly after midnight. Police reports showed the bandit took $206. Police said the robber carried a small caliber pistol. Station attendant Michael Walters, who was not injured, said the man fled on foot toward the Santa Fe Railway yards. 1961: Law officers in Bailey County rushed to an area farm expecting to make arrests for gambling. Officials said they had received a tip that... Full story
