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Clovis' representative in the All-American Soapbox Derby lost out on a close opening heat Saturday morning in Akron, Ohio. Tayelor Chavez, 16, finished second in Heat No. 506 in the Super Stock Division. She was beaten by Reaunna Bartell of Bristol, Conn., who clocked a winning time of 29.61 seconds. Times weren't given for second- and third-place finishers, but Chavez said it was a difference of "a foot, if that." Bartell was defeated in the single-elimination second round by Donald Edmonds of Indianapolis, Ind., who...
Portales police, sheriff and fire call logs: Friday - 12:50 a.m.: Caller reported a missing plane, Airport Road. - 1:47 a.m.: Caller reported a male looking inside cars, 1700 block of North Avenue O. - 3:49 a.m.: Caller reported a burglary to their vehicle, 1300 block of Oakwood. - 6:02 a.m.: Deputy advised of a domestic, North Main and Maple. - 7:14 a.m.: Caller reported a male possibly walking with a gun, Juniper and Boston. - 8:36 a.m.: Caller advised of a stray dog, University and Avenue O. - 9:20 a.m.: Caller reported...
Judy Crume laughed aloud with friends Saturday as she recalled cramming into a classic Volkswagen beetle with 10 other classmates for lunch at a local restaurant while in high school. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Members of the Portales High School Class of 1962 met Saturday for a 50-year reunion at the Memorial Building. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune The Portales High School class of 1962 enjoyed hamburgers and sharing memories Saturday at the Memorial Building. Christina Calloway: Portales...
The Chaos/Breakaway Sportswear girls slow-pitch softball team likes to challenge itself. CMI photo: Kevin WilsonAndover, Minn.-based Chaos/Breakaway Sportswear shortstop Brionna Quinehan is congratulated by coach Cole Hudek as she reaches third base during the second inning of Saturday night's game against the Clovis Lady Xplosions in the 19-and-under girls division of the USSSA World Youth Slow-Pitch tournament at Guy Leeder Complex. Winners of two state titles in four years...
With Phase 1 of the U.S. 70 road construction project beginning its next step by moving over to First Street between University and South Avenue C in Portales, Project Supervisor John Guldemann of Constructors Inc. decided to share information on where road crews are at and where they're going: Alisa Boswell: Portales News-Tribune Constructors Inc. road crews are leveling Second Street between South Avenue I and University to prepare it for a new concrete surface. Alisa...
With Phase 1 of the U.S. 70 road construction project beginning its next step by moving over to First Street between University and South Avenue C in Portales, Project Supervisor John Guldemann of Constructors Inc. decided to share information on where road crews are at and where they're going: Alisa Boswell: Portales News-Tribune Constructors Inc. road crews are leveling Second Street between South Avenue I and University to prepare it for a new concrete surface. Alisa...
Early in Saturday's action in the High Plains Junior Rodeo Association finals at Curry County Events Center, in the world of man-vs.-animal, it was the animals who had the better time of it. Two riders were thrown to the ground, causing temporary delays while they gathered their senses. And then a bull sent another would-be rider out of the Events Center on a stretcher. Later, in barrel racing, a horse decided that rounding the first two barrels was enough before taking an...
Early in Saturday's action in the High Plains Junior Rodeo Association finals at Curry County Events Center, in the world of man-vs.-animal, it was the animals who had the better time of it. Two riders were thrown to the ground, causing temporary delays while they gathered their senses. And then a bull sent another would-be rider out of the Events Center on a stretcher. Later, in barrel racing, a horse decided that rounding the first two barrels was enough before taking an...
The Portales Ward and the Llano Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites residents to join them in a service project 8 a.m. Saturday at Oasis State Park The project involves removal of unwanted fences and includes a lunch of hot dogs, cold drinks and watermelon. Volunteers are asked to provide their own work gloves for the event. Information: Art Cane (xxx-xxxx), Cora Stroud (xxx-xxxx), Philip Hall (xxx-xxxx)....
CARLSBAD — The Clovis Zia All-Stars took the lead for good with an eight-run third and went on to beat Albuquerque South Valley 14-9 on Saturday night in the opening round of the double-elimination state Little League Juniors Division tournament. CMI correspondent: Joshua Lucero Clovis Zia third baseman Jacob Wolftongue tags out Albuquerque Eastdale's Josh Apodaca during Saturday's 9-10 state Little League game at Rotary Park. CMI correspondent: Joshua Lucero Clovis Zia's I...
CARLSBAD — The Clovis Zia All-Stars took the lead for good with an eight-run third and went on to beat Albuquerque South Valley 14-9 on Saturday night in the opening round of the double-elimination state Little League Juniors Division tournament. CMI correspondent: Joshua Lucero Clovis Zia third baseman Jacob Wolftongue tags out Albuquerque Eastdale's Josh Apodaca during Saturday's 9-10 state Little League game at Rotary Park. CMI correspondent: Joshua Lucero Clovis Zia's I...
We don't hear much about surpluses these days. Shortages, yes. Surpluses, no. But I suppose one thing will never be in short supply. We may even have a surplus of ... experts. Flip on any channel. Lift up any rock. Look around any corner. And you'll find yourself eyeball to eyeball with an expert. Looks like a great job, if you can get it. Granted, folks who are the "genuine article"--really proficient and knowledgeable in their field — pay a high price to earn the term (and are usually slow to accept it). But folks eager a...
I recently visited a 64-year-old divorced father of three in his North Dallas apartment. Through a mutual friend, I'd known him for a decade. Despite health problems, partly caused by alcohol and cigarettes, he was always kind and cordial to me and, more importantly, to our friend who needed a supportive friend in Dallas — and vice versa. A week after our visit, he died while watching TV alone. Even his beloved cat had disappeared a few days before. Thinking he was sleeping, his daughter discovered him in a chair. After h...
J ails and prisons are there for a reason: to keep the public safe, to deter crime, bring a sense of justice and responsibility, and, hopefully, reform offenders. A new report suggests that cash-strapped states could save millions of dollars by reducing sentences for nonviolent crimes without risking an increase in crime. The numbers of inmates and costs to hold them are significant — one in 100 adults are federal-state-local inmates. The inmate population has been rising — even as serious crime has been falling — as state...
J ails and prisons are there for a reason: to keep the public safe, to deter crime, bring a sense of justice and responsibility, and, hopefully, reform offenders. A new report suggests that cash-strapped states could save millions of dollars by reducing sentences for nonviolent crimes without risking an increase in crime. The numbers of inmates and costs to hold them are significant — one in 100 adults are federal-state-local inmates. The inmate population has been rising — even as serious crime has been falling — as state...
(With apologies to Gail Collins and David Brooks of the New York Times — who popularized this format, the following is an exchange between the columnist and former New Mexico Lt. Gov. Diane Denish.) Denish: Your column backing the New Mexico law allowing illegal immigrants to drive was right on target, but I was amused by readers who think you actually are a liberal. I guess in the eyes of some New Mexicans you might be. Cantwell: Labels are misleading, aren't they? It is usually a mistake to paint people with the same b...
(With apologies to Gail Collins and David Brooks of the New York Times — who popularized this format, the following is an exchange between the columnist and former New Mexico Lt. Gov. Diane Denish.) Denish: Your column backing the New Mexico law allowing illegal immigrants to drive was right on target, but I was amused by readers who think you actually are a liberal. I guess in the eyes of some New Mexicans you might be. Cantwell: Labels are misleading, aren't they? It is usually a mistake to paint people with the same b...
Discussion about another bond issue to finance a new jail and pay hikes of nearly 14 percent for some elected officials are part of a lengthy agenda Tuesday for Curry County Commissioners. The county's bond attorney and financial advisor are scheduled to make a presentation when commissioners gather at 9 a.m. in the Clovis-Carver Public Library's north annex. Also listed on the agenda under action items is a request by Chairman Wendell Bostwick to declare a special election to finance construction of a $9.3 million jail...
The Portales Ward and the Llano Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites residents to join them in a service project 8 a.m. Saturday at Oasis State Park The project involves removal of unwanted fences and includes a lunch of hot dogs, cold drinks and watermelon. Volunteers are asked to provide their own work gloves for the event. Information: Art Cane (xxx-xxxx), Cora Stroud (xxx-xxxx), Philip Hall (xxx-xxxx)....
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-200900261. Joe Trujillo, born 1970. Pleaded guilty to trafficking of a controlled substance by distribution. Sentenced to nine years Department of Corrections-six years unconditionally suspended, 19 days pre-sentence credit and fees. - Case number D-905-CR-200900736. Shenieva Ardrey, born 1979. Pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit a crime. Charges...
Treasurer candidate placed on leave The Democrat candidate for Curry County Treasurer has been placed on leave from her state job and says she can't talk about why. Rachel Toney confirmed she was placed on leave June 7 as an administrator at the state's juvenile probation and parole office. She said she was told by superiors not to comment to the media and refer all questions to a spokesman, who didn't return telephone calls Friday. Toney said she was initially placed on paid leave but her status was recently changed to...
The Clovis Ethnic Fair had its 21st run over the weekend, with hundreds visiting Hillcrest Park for festivities. Francis Kombe Bwalya More than a dozen participants were first-timers — Zambian residents visiting Clovis as part of a cultural exchange with Clovis called "twinning." Francis Kombe Bwalya is mayor of Kasama, a city of nearly 200,000 people involved in the twinning process with Clovis. Q: How are you selected to be mayor? A: The mayor is elected from among the c...
There was plenty to see and hear Saturday at Hillcrest Park, the former and now current home of the annual Clovis Ethnic Fair. CNJ staff photo: Kevin Wilson Zambian singer Maureen Lupo Lilanda entertains the Clovis Ethnic Fair crowd Saturday morning with her rendition of Bob Marley's "No Woman, No Cry." But beyond the dances, the music, the booths and the talent show, it was clear that there was plenty that could be learned as well. Hundreds came and went throughout the day...
Area road construction and closure information for this week: City of Portales City of Portales street department will be repairing and chip sealing 18th Street on Monday and Tuesday. Seek an alternate route. Curry County Curry road department will close Curry Road 6 from State Road 348 to Curry Road F from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 23-24. The road is closed. Seek an alternate route. State and Federal Constructors, Inc. has moved on to First Street from Avenue C going west on First Street to Avenue F in Portales. The north or...
Children across Clovis will be moved from Marshall and Yucca middle schools to the new W.D. Gattis Middle School in August 2013 if any of four proposed redistricting plans passes. Parents of children living in areas affected by the redistricting recently shared mixed views on the issue. Nick and Stephanie Yruegas moved from the Sandia district to the Parkview district last year but kept their children in the Sandia district to avoid any disruption in their education. The Yruegas have a son who could start eighth grade at...
