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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Staff writer [email protected] City Attorney Dave Richards told the Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday the definition of “adult entertainment” should be more clearly defined by city zoning regulations. Richards shared the memo with the commission that he sent to Planning and Zoning Administrator Louis Gordon and City Manager Joe Thomas, in which he outlines what he feels is an omission to the zoning code: A clear definition of what constitutes adult entertainment. Current city code restricts adult ent...
Staff report A series of surveys to better understand the needs of Clovis’ businesses will be conducted; and committee members who will coordinate said surveys have been chosen. According to a press release from Clovis Industrial Development Corporation, the effort is part of the Business Retention and Expansion Strategies Program. Committee members were chosen by CIDC and CMM Enterprises officials. A similar survey was conducted in 1994 with “great success,” the press release states. “The survey is designed to measure...
link Anna George: Staff photo Bill Strong, the theater teacher at Portales High School, and sophomore Emily Brown reminisce about her days in theater as a child at the school’s open house. Brown just transferred to PHS from an out-of-state public school. Staff writer [email protected] After 19 years of teaching, theater teacher Bill Strong was ready on Wednesday for another school year to start with the Portales Schools’ annual open house. Today is the first day of the new... Full story
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Projects editor [email protected] While underground water supplies may be taking a precipitous plunge in nearby Parmer County, it doesn’t necessarily translate into a similar drop in eastern New Mexico’s slice of the aquifer, according to studies by New Mexico’s State Engineer. Aquifer levels are dropping across Curry and Roosevelt counties, according to officials, just not at the alarming rate a recent Texas Tech University study determined water supplies were being decimated in West Texas. The Texas study found water l...
link Betty Williamson Local columnist You would be hard-pressed to gather more than three people in eastern New Mexico or West Texas without finding at least one who had a story about Herbert Bergstrom, the beloved pastor who died Aug. 1 after 97 years of making our world a kinder, gentler place. Dr. B was Baptist by affiliation and training, but he was truly a pastor of the people. He never let anyone’s faith (or lack thereof) get in the way of a friendship. A member of t... Full story
Today Yoga Fit — 8:30 a.m., Portales Recreation Center. Information: 575-356-8598. City Pool — 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Portales City Pool. Information: 575-359-4805. Lap Swim — 6 p.m. to 6:50 p.m., Portales City Pool. Information: 575-359-4805. Night Swim — 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., Portales City Pool. Information: 575-359-4805. Friday Aerobics — 7:30 a.m., Portales Recreation Center. Information: 575-356-8598. Step aerobics — 4 p.m., Portales Recreation Center. Information: 575-356-8598. St. Helen Fiesta — 4 p.m., St. Helen Catholi...
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Caller reported: Tuesday • 3:38 a.m.: Drunk driver, 1600 block of South Avenue B. • 7:15 a.m.: Welfare check, 1700 block of North Boston Street. • 8:35 a.m.: Fraud, 1500 block of South Avenue C. • 9:11 a.m.: Ambulance requested, 600 block of Wiley Cox Circle. • 9:25 a.m.: Ambulance requested, 1500 block of N.M. 267. • 9:32 a.m.: Larceny, 1500 block of South Avenue E. • 9:38 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances, 900 block of East Spruce Street. • 10:12 a.m.: Animal complaint, Amaz...
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Staff writer [email protected] Whatever happens with the quarterbacks, the line, the defense, the Portales Rams are steadfast in the belief they win and lose, succeed and fail, together. “My goal is to show everybody this team’s a brotherhood,” senior Paul Conrow said Wednesday. “If we’re close off the field, we’re going to be close on the field.” Case in point, the starting quarterback battle between Conrow and fellow senior Matt Martinez. “Right now,” third-year Portal...
Kevin Wilson: Staff photo Portales assistant coach Chris Bachicha talks with junior Carlos Solis about defensive positioning during Wednesday’s Ram football practice. Portales hosts a four-team scrimmage next Friday and opens the season on the road Aug. 29 against Robertson.... Full story
KEVIN WILSON: Staff photo Sophomore Shawn Miller looks for an opening on a run during Wednesday morning practice at Portales High School. Miller was one of many linemen who took handoffs while the defense practiced against the run.... Full story
Staff report The University of New Mexico women’s basketball team are leaving Italy with nearly 17 hours of travel ahead of them and a 2-2 record during their 10-day tour. The Netherlands National Team took a 54-41 win Wednesday night to score a sweep in the back-to-back games. The Dutch beat UNM 53-44 Tuesday. “I thought this was a great trip for us,” head coach Yvonne Sanchez said. “We played four tough games, which were good for us. And we were able to spend a lot of time together — just like a family because that’s wh...
Staff report The University of New Mexico women’s basketball team are leaving Italy with nearly 17 hours of travel ahead of them and a 2-2 record during their 10-day tour. The Netherlands National Team took a 54-41 win Wednesday night to score a sweep in the back-to-back games. The Dutch beat UNM 53-44 Tuesday. “I thought this was a great trip for us,” head coach Yvonne Sanchez said. “We played four tough games, which were good for us. And we were able to spend a lot of time together — just like a family because that’s wh...
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after the report is compiled may differ, as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities. Northeast Charette Lakes: Trout fishing was slow to fair using Power Bait, worms, Pistol Petes and spinners. We had no reports on perch. Cimarron River: Stream flow below Eagle Nest on Monday was 6.6cfs. Trout was fair to good... Full story
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after the report is compiled may differ, as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities. Northeast Charette Lakes: Trout fishing was slow to fair using Power Bait, worms, Pistol Petes and spinners. We had no reports on perch. Cimarron River: Stream flow below Eagle Nest on Monday was 6.6cfs. Trout was fair to good... Full story
Staff report Confusion over an airman shot off-base prompted about a 30-minute lockdown Wednesday at Cannon Air Force Base. The lockdown was ordered at 4:49 p.m. based on information an airman assigned to Cannon was a possible gunshot victim at an on-base location, according to a press release from Cannon’s public affairs office. The lockdown was lifted about 20 minutes later after the base received a clarification that the incident happened off-base, the release said. The release said further details will be released as t...
link Staff photo: Vanessa Kahin Ridley Timberlake, 9, shows her heifer, Dottie, during the Curry County Fair Wednesday morning at the Kevin Roberts Show Arena. Staff reporter [email protected] Showing dairy heifers is a family affair for the Schaaps; they’re the force behind Southern Draw Dairy as well as the source of this year’s grand champion dairy heifer winner at the Curry County Fair. The recognition went to Skyler Schaap, 10, of Clovis, and her dairy heifer, Bla...
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Staff writer [email protected] With the beginning of the school year just days away, Clovis Municipal Schools is busy readying its teachers and facilities for the task. The school district incurred 120 teachers resignations or retirements at the end of the 2013-14 school year, but has filled most of the open positions for the upcoming school year, according to Kerry Parker, CMS executive director of human resources. Parker said the district has 12 teaching slots open. Three secondary education positions are open as well a...
On this date ... 1965: Melrose was expecting 325 students to register for the 1965-66 school year. Superintendent Willard Moon said the number was down from about 350 the year before. Melrose employed 21 teachers in its system and had one new teacher — Wayne Moore, an instructor of physical education. 1955: The annual all-veterans picnic was slated for the Eastern New Mexico University campus. All veterans and their families were welcomed to the basket dinner. Free melons and snow cones were served. 1949: A 3-year-old Grady g... Full story
Today Curry County Fair — 4 p.m. (Barn & Pavilion); 5 p.m. (Carnival), Curry County Fairgrounds. Information: 575-935-7000. Little Joe Y La Familia Concert — 8 p.m., Curry County Events Center. Information: 575-935-7000. Friday New Mexico Tourism Commission meeting — 9 a.m., Chamber of Commerce, 105 E. Grand Ave. Information: 575-763-3435. Curry County Fair — 4 p.m. (Barn & Pavilion); 5 p.m. (Carnival), Curry County Fairgrounds. Information: 575-935-7000. Saturday Curry County Fair — 4 p.m. (Barn & Pavilion); 5 p.m. (Car... Full story
Clovis police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Caller reported: Tuesday • 12:37 a.m.: Motor vehicle , hit and run, 1200 block of Rio Street. • 12:48 a.m.: Public affray in progress, 3700 block of North Prince Street. • 1:23 a.m.: Contempt of court, 1100 block of South Oak Street. • 3:26 a.m.: Battery on a household member, 100 block of East Manana Boulevard. • 6:32 a.m.: Subject with a weapon, 600 block of West 17th Street. • 8:13 a.m.: Burglary in progress, 1000 block of South Oak Street. • 8:19 a.m.: Criminal damage, 400 b... Full story
A false report of an active shooter led to a lockdown at Cannon Air Force Base late Wednesday afternoon. Sgt. Matt Plew, with Cannon's Public Affairs office, said a lockdown was initiated about 5 p.m. because there was an indication of an active shooter. Further investigation after the lockdown determined the report was false, Plew said. Cannon posted an "all clear" notice on its 27th Operations Wing Facebook page. Plew said additional information would be provided soon....
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after the report is compiled may differ, as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities. Northeast Charette Lakes: Trout fishing was slow to fair using Power Bait, worms, Pistol Petes and spinners. We had no reports on perch. Cimarron River: Stream flow below Eagle Nest on Monday was 6.6cfs. Trout was fair to good...
