Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Roosevelt County 4-H members won big at the 89th annual New Mexico State 4-H Conference earlier this month in Las Cruces. Members placed in five competitions including Livestock Skill-a-thon, Livestock Judging, Home Ec Skill-a-thon, Pasture and Range Evaluation and Land Judging. Roosevelt County 4-H members placed in each contest as followed: Livestock Skill-a-thon contest: The primary goal of this contest is for 4-H members to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of animal science and livestock management...
Portales Parks and Cemetery Director Ronnie Johns was recognized by the city council for dedicating 25 years of service to the city of Portales last week at its council meeting. City officials noted that it is rare they see workers display that type of longevity on the job. Johns answered questions about his 25 years of service to Portales. What is your background and where were you 25 years ago when you began to work for the city? I was born in Portales and grew up on the family farm east of town. I have been married to my... Full story
Mike Miller has another year of being the voice for the county after commissioners approved renewing an annual contract at their July 17 meeting. The longtime lobbyist said he looks forward to another year as the representative for the county at legislative sessions in Santa Fe. "The rewarding part is you get to advocate and interact with other people," Miller said. "I love the legislative process. I think it beats any other process around." Miller, 56, will remain at his annual salary of $25,000, which comes from gross...
This baby's come a long way. CNJ staff photo: Tony Bullocks Zookeeper Cody Machen gives Jerrica some attention Wednesday, while her mother Jael looks on. Jerrica turned 6 months old Wednesday and has become one of the zoo's biggest attractions. Jerrica, one of Hillcrest Park Zoo's main attractions, turned 6 months old Wednesday. Measuring about 8 feet tall, the rothschild-reticulated giraffe mix has helped attract more than 170,000 visitors at the zoo since her debut in...
As with any profession, in order to be optimally effective, it is essential that continuing education take place in order to keep up with the latest, knowledge, research and methodologies that have proven successful. Particularly in this day and age of rapid change, it becomes more important than ever to stay abreast of the knowledge and information needed to best guide our students as we prepare them for the 21st century. To that end, the district strives to provide opportunities for continuing education, tailored to staff... Full story
Mike Pomper was putting the finishing touches on the upcoming edition of the State Line Tribune Tuesday evening — the second biggest paper of 2012, behind the Christmas edition. The reason why is a mystery, unless you're familiar to Texico, N.M., or Farwell, Texas — the two towns the paper serves and the participants in the 46th year of Border Town Days. Set to begin with a 7 a.m. (MDT) fun run and a 10 a.m. parade, the annual celebration draws anywhere between 1,500 and 3,000... Full story
While most students, faculty and staff get time off for the summer, Clovis Municipal Schools custodians such as Lakeisha Lobstein wax floors, clean classrooms and remove gum from surfaces. CNJ staff photo: Tony Bullocks Marshall Middle School custodian Lakeisha Lobstein of Clovis mows the grass Tuesday at Marshall Middle School, one of her many duties and responsibility as one of five school custodians assigned to the campus. Lobstein said she likes her summer duties because t...
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for: Tuesday - 12:09 a.m.: Caller reported a large group of people being loud and playing basketball outside, 4400 block of Sandstone Drive. - 1:45 a.m.: Caller reported a pit bull outside not letting her outside of her house, 1300 block of West 14th Street. - 7:43 a.m.: Caller reported theft of a trailer, 800 block of East Grand Avenue. - 9:49 a.m.: Caller advised the neighbor's horse and burrow come into the yard to eat their horse's hay, 2000 block of East Howard... Full story
PNT senior writer [email protected] Portales Parks and Cemetery Director Ronnie Johns was recognized by the city council for dedicating 25 years of service to the city of Portales last week at its council meeting. City officials noted that it is rare they see workers display that type of longevity on the job. Johns answered questions about his 25 years of service to Portales. What is your background and where were you 25 years ago when you began to work for the city? I was born in Portales and grew up on the family...
Portales police, sheriff and fire call logs: Tuesday - 11 a.m.: Someone walked up for fingerprints. - 11:28 a.m.: Deputy advised of a burglary, 6400 block New Mexico 206. - 11:30 a.m.: Someone walked up for fingerprints. - 12:33 p.m.: Caller reported harassment by phone, 700 block North Avenue O. - 1 p.m.: Someone walked up for fingerprints. - 1:39 p.m.: Caller reported a dead dog by her house, 300 block East Rose Street. - 1:39 p.m.: Caller reported metal in the road, U.S. 70 and Kilgore. - 2:35 p.m.: Caller requested a welf...
