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CARLSBAD — It wasn’t looking good. The Zia 9 & 11 All-Stars had reached the New Mexico State Tournament Final Four at Carlsbad’s Bob Forrest Sports Complex, but Friday’s semifinal game against Las Vegas saw Zia fall behind by six runs in the first inning. Not a total disaster, because there was still the loser’s bracket path for the locals. But that bracket would have them playing again this morning at 8 after playing the 6 p.m. game on Friday. Ouch. Zia would have none of that, rallying for a 14-7 victory and earning a winne...
CLOVIS — A Clovis woman arrested Thursday evening briefly slipped the bonds of institutional custody Friday afternoon on a walk back from the courthouse to the jail. But she only made it about 100 yards before being apprehended again. Leeah Wilkomn, 33, is charged with battery on a peace officer and escape from custody, both fourth-degree felonies, after she allegedly "struck a detention officer in the face with a handcuff," and "very briefly escaped," while being led from a...
CLOVIS — On Thursday it was about practicing, hitting softballs into nets and getting ready for a big weekend. Friday was a travel day, time to make the 3 1/2-hour trek from Clovis to Albuquerque. Today, there's no more preparation, no more build-up for Clovis American's 13-14 Junior League softball team. The newly-minted 2018 state champions are playing Colorado in the regional tournament at the Isleta reservation, with game time slated for noon. If the Clovis American g...
PORTALES — Less than two days into the investigation of his death, family and friends of Dylan Nutter were busy raising funeral funds for the 20-year old Portales resident. “Horrible,” said his mother, Vicki Nutter, in a phone interview with The News. “He’s my only child, and so that was the rest of my family besides his son. ... We’re just praying for resolution to find out who killed him.” Officials on Friday said no charges or arrests had been made in connection with the ongoing investigation that started around 3:30 a...
Booked The following were booked into local jails Thursday: Clovis • Patrick Burgess, 26, failure to appear • Dettra Hernandez, 40, failure to pay fines • Leroy Romero, 25, probation violation • Willie Johnson, 41, possession of a controlled substance, probation violation • Leeah Wilkomn, 33, failure to pay fines, failure to appear • Yolanda Robledo, 46, possession of marijuana • Ray Cumby, 43, failure to pay fines • John Rosa, 27, speeding, driving while under the influence • Lawrence Woods, 47, failure to pay fines • Matth...
CLOVIS — A Clovis man convicted by jury trial Thursday of multiple felonies faces up to 25 years in prison, prosecutors say, but his defense attorney said he’ll be asking for a new trial before it gets to sentencing. Jesus Villa, 30, was found guilty by a Curry County jury on seven counts, including aggravated battery against a household member, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon against a household member, child abuse and battery on a household member, according to a news release Thursday from the 9th Judicial Dis...
On this date ... 1963: Tickets were on sale for "Oklahoma," to be presented by the Summer Opera Workshop at Eastern New Mexico University. Three performances were scheduled at University Theatre on campus. All seats were reserved. Tickets were $1. "The delightful musical comedy made Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II one of the best-known partnerships of this century," according to a university news release. Pages Past is compiled by David Stevens. Contact him at:...
PORTALES — Xcel Energy has completed a $29 million project that the utility company says will improve the reliability of Portales’ electric grid and deliver more power to the city. Spokesman Wes Reeves said Xcel’s five-year project included the construction of two new substations, improvements at two additional substations and the installation of 23 miles of high-voltage transmission lines. “This high-voltage network is really the backbone of our system and so you kind of have two things at work: the ability to move power in...
Today • Ethnic Fair — 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. car show, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. children’s hour, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. health fair, all at Clovis’ Hillcrest Park. Information: 575-749-6570 • Slime Lab — 1 p.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7840 • Vacation Bible School — 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. for preschoolers to fifth grade at Kingswood Methodist Church, 2600 N. Main St., Clovis. Please register. Information: 575-762-1253 Sunday • Vacation Bible School — 11 a.m. for preschoolers to fifth grade at Kingswood Methodist Church, 2...
Monday • Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee — 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 • Portales City Council — 2 p.m. public meeting in conference room at Public Works office, 100 W. First St. Information: 575-356-6662 Tuesday • Roosevelt County Commission — 1 p.m. in commission room at county courthouse. Information: 575-356-5307 • Water Policy Advisory Board — 9:30 a.m. at City Hall, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 • Curry County Commission — 1:30 p.m. special meeting in commission chambers...
