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Angie Spears and Pat Woods are candidates in the June 5 Republican primary for state Senate District 7. Current Sen. Clint Harden isn't seeking re-election. There are no Democrat candidates for the Senate seat. Angie Spears Age: 38 Occupation: Clinical director for TeamBuilders Counseling Services Office Seeking: New Mexico Senator, District 7 Party: Republican What is your position on the state's issuing licenses to drivers without Social Security numbers and why? We must repeal the law that allows people who are foreign nat...
A disabled veteran has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to consider anew whether states violate federal law when they allow divorce courts to count a veteran's disability compensation in calculating spousal support. The petition also invites the justices to consider an issue that states are more sharply divided over: Whether federal law bars state courts from considering VA disability benefits communal property to be divided in divorce like other marital assets. In dissolving the near 20-year marriage of Peter James Barclay, an...
John Livengood, president and CEO of the Indiana Association of Beverage Retailers, offers his view of Sunday alcohol sales. This week, the governor of Connecticut signed a bill expanding the off-premise sale of beer, wine and liquor on Sunday. Like Indiana, Connecticut had previously only allowed the carry-out sales on Sunday of wine at wineries and beer at small breweries. The advocates of easier access to alcohol in Indiana will now say we are the only state without Sunday sales. The truth is that Indiana is now one of 12...
Portales-area residents are revved up about getting together at 6 p.m. Thursday outside the Roosevelt County Courthouse. The purpose is to have their picture taken — a community snapshot, complete with various modes of transportation, commemorating New Mexico's centennial. What a cool idea. Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce Director Karl Terry said the inspiration comes from a photo of people in their cars taken on the town square around 1912. He hopes the new image will include vehicles, provided by local collectors, r...
Eastern New Mexico University history professor Donald "Doc" Elder is scheduled to be inducted into the New Mexico Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame during an NMBA luncheon on June 9 in Albuquerque. Elder, who turns 60 on Sunday, has broadcast ENMU sports, primarily football, basketball and baseball, for the past 16 years. He has also done Portales High and area small-school sports for Rooney Moon Broadcasting, notably the EPAC tournament every year in early January, and hosts an hour-long coaches show on Monday nights...
Eastern New Mexico University history professor Donald "Doc" Elder is scheduled to be inducted into the New Mexico Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame during an NMBA luncheon on June 9 in Albuquerque. Elder, who turns 60 on Sunday, has broadcast ENMU sports, primarily football, basketball and baseball, for the past 16 years. He has also done Portales High and area small-school sports for Rooney Moon Broadcasting, notably the EPAC tournament every year in early January, and hosts an hour-long coaches show on Monday nights...
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education on Tuesday heard from two men and accepted a petition asking for reinstatement of the school's former athletic director and baseball coach. But board members took no action on the issue. "We can't. It's board policy. These matters need to be addressed with the administrators," Board President Max Best told the crowd of about 70, most of whom left after Best's response. Best said state law gives the board a limited role in personnel matters. Todd Kuykendall submitted the...
Accused child killer Noe Torres remains in the custody of Mexican officials, awaiting extradition to the United States, according to a spokesman for the New Mexico Attorney General's office. AG spokesman Phil Sisneros said Tuesday it is "very possible" Torres could go before a federal Mexican judge in the next two or three weeks but no hearing is scheduled. Noe Torres "It's kind of a complicated process. We're not exactly sure where in that process we are right now," Sisneros...
Public service ranked as a top priority of Roosevelt County June 5 primary candidates Tuesday evening at Eastern New Mexico University's KENW-TV studio. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Candidates in the Roosevelt County primary waited under KENW-TV's studio lights for the candidate forum to start Tuesday evening on Eastern New Mexico University's campus. The forum, presented by the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce, the Portales News-Tribune and KENW-TV, began with asking questions to candidates in the running...
The presence of Cannon Air Force Base and its special operations mission, a local Realtor said, creates more of a trend in Portales and Clovis than any statewide factors. Recent sales figures released by the Realtors Association of New Mexico show an upward trend in sales and a downward trend in median home values, while figures specific to the Clovis Portales Association of Realtors indicates downward trends in both. Brett Johnson, president of the CPAR, noted that sales peaked from 2009 to 2010, when the base was having a...
Even when it was time for closing statements, Pat Woods and Angie Spears were willing to open attacks on each other at the KTQM political forum. The two-hour forum, aired by Zia Broadcasting from the KTQM studio south of Clovis, featured the two Republican candidates for state Senate District 7 and 14 others candidates for six county or state positions in the June 5 primary. Moderator Grant McGee goes over pre-forum particulars Tuesday night at the KTQM candidate forum. McGee has handled the duties since 1999, except for two...
MELROSE — The first phase of the Ute water pipeline is expected to begin in mid-July despite a federal lawsuit and two civil lawsuits seeking to halt the project. The Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority approved a recommendation Tuesday to begin construction on the pipeline that would carry water from the Ute Reservoir in Quay County to Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority members in Curry and Roosevelt counties. Authority Chairwoman Gayla Brumfield said Tuesday the water authority has hired a Santa Fe a...
MELROSE — The first phase of the Ute water pipeline is expected to begin in mid-July despite a federal lawsuit and two civil lawsuits seeking to halt the project. The Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority approved a recommendation Tuesday to begin construction on the pipeline that would carry water from the Ute Reservoir in Quay County to Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority members in Curry and Roosevelt counties. Authority Chairwoman Gayla Brumfield said Tuesday the water authority has hired a Santa Fe a...
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for: Monday 1:30 a.m.: Caller reported shots fired in the area, 800 block of North Rencher Street. 1:34 a.m.: Caller reported a television in the intersection, near Prince and First streets. 7:12 a.m.: Caller reported four dogs loose in the area, 2800 block of Sheldon Street. 8:32 a.m.: Caller reported two juveniles living alone after parent was evicted, 1000 block of Rencher Street. 9:18 a.m.: Caller locked infant in a running vehicle, 700 block of North Oak Street. 9:22...
I had a birthday last week. It wasn't a major one in the Patton Oswalt rulebook. By that rule, you get to celebrate 1-10, 13, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21 and then every decade, and everything else is a waste of cake and paper. But by the television ratings system, I did have a significant birthday. It was No. 34 … the last year of being in the "in" club. That's what is called the 21-34 demographic. This is my last year as the target audience, more likely to be aware of new products than older age groups, and more likely to be able t...
A disabled veteran has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to consider anew whether states violate federal law when they allow divorce courts to count a veteran's disability compensation in calculating spousal support. The petition also invites the justices to consider an issue that states are more sharply divided over: Whether federal law bars state courts from considering VA disability benefits communal property to be divided in divorce like other marital assets. In dissolving the near 20-year marriage of Peter James Barclay, an...
Last week's police-officer involved shooting outside a Clovis residence is a not-so-subtle reminder that law officers' jobs are more dangerous than most. Many of us feel stressed at work, but only a few are seriously concerned about getting punched, stabbed or shot between filling out paperwork and inventorying supplies. Police said Officer Kevin Littlejohn last Wednesday was responding to a call from a fellow officer when he literally collided with a man gripping a gun. Paul Villanueva had been holding a former girlfriend...
KENW-TV will stream a live webcast of the Roosevelt County primary candidate forum at 7 p.m. today. The Event will also be broadcast live from KENW-TV studios to Comcast Cable Channel 19 Public Access for Portales. Here is a link to the webcast: http://198.59.108.27/public_folder.html?folder=1...
KENW-TV will stream a live webcast of the Roosevelt County primary candidate forum at 7 p.m. today. The Event will also be broadcast live from KENW-TV studios to Comcast Cable Channel 19 Public Access for Portales. Here is a link to the webcast: http://198.59.108.27/public_folder.html?folder=1...
Accused child killer Noe Torres remains in the custody of Mexican officials, awaiting extradition to the United States, according to a spokesman for the New Mexico Attorney General's office. AG spokesman Phil Sisneros said Tuesday it is "very possible" Torres could go before a federal Mexican judge in the next two or three weeks but no hearing is scheduled. Noe Torres "It's kind of a complicated process. We're not exactly sure where in that process we are right now," Sisneros...
Membership drive starts soon KENW-TV's Summerfest 2012 membership drive begins in June. People can support KENW-TV by volunteering their time to answer telephones for a few hours from June 2–10. If you are interested in helping with the membership drive, call Rena Garrett at 575-562-2112 or email her at [email protected]. Prep courses being offered ENMU's Distance Education and Outreach office has partnered with The Center of Legal Studies to offer prep courses for the GRE, GMAT and LSAT. All courses are offered six t...
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs: Monday - 3:31 p.m.: Caller requests to speak to an officer in reference to a civil matter, police station. - 4:12 p.m.: Caller reported male with chest pains needs to be taken to the hospital, 1500 block of South First. - 4:46 p.m.: Caller reported she has a dog bite, U.S. 70. - 5:02 p.m.: Caller reported side door alarm, 200 block of Colorado. - 5:03 p.m.: Caller reported someone shot her dog with a BB gun, 700 block of North Avenue K. - 5:14 p.m.: Caller requested an...
I usually fear the first time I socialize with superiors outside of a work setting. Just like in high school when you see your teacher at the grocery store or when they accidentally lift a pant leg revealing a tattoo, you have to remember they are people too, and not aliens. As an adult, I know that. But I just feel when talking with the people who grade you or write your check about non-work related stuff can be awkward. I've had many jobs and internships and I've pretty much loved or had a good relationship with all my...
I had a birthday last week. It wasn't a major one in the Patton Oswalt rulebook. By that rule, you get to celebrate 1-10, 13, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21 and then every decade, and everything else is a waste of cake and paper. But by the television ratings system, I did have a significant birthday. It was No. 34 … the last year of being in the "in" club. That's what is called the 21-34 demographic. This is my last year as the target audience, more likely to be aware of new products than older age groups, and more likely to be able t...
Editor's note: This is the second in a two-part series about lawsuits filed against Curry County since 2005. The Clovis News Journal spent more than a month filing public records requests, then digging through hundreds of court documents related to 22 lawsuits that county officials say their insurance carrier has settled for more than $1 million. The Orlando Salas case, spotlighted in this report, spurred interest in researching the lawsuits when county officials on Feb. 28 acknowledged Salas had been paid $450,000 about 14...
