Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Staff photos: Kurt Munz-Raper Jean Mason, left, and Henrietta Singleterry organize ribbons for 4-H educational winners Monday afternoon. STAFF WRITER [email protected] Attendance for the Roosevelt County Fair was down at least 30 percent this year, according to fair officials, who attributed the decline to bad weather. “It’s to be expected,” said Roosevelt County Fair Treasurer David Craig. “And so, we are just hoping for a better year next year. We stay upbeat....
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Managing editor [email protected] Eastern New Mexico University’s Board of Regents spent nearly two hours Friday debating the direction to take in choosing a new university president. That decision was delayed until Sept. 9, when regents are slated to consider hiring an outside agency to assist in their search. Steven Gamble, ENMU’s president for the past 15 years, announced his retirement in March with an anticipated parting date of August 2017. Board members announced in the Friday meeting that they had received pro...
Staff report A Portales man involved in a 2009 slaying will serve four years probation after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter last week. Martin Silva, 41, had been slated to go to trial Monday before reaching the plea agreement. Court records show Silva was initially charged with first-degree murder in the slaying of 25-year-old Marco Bonilla of Portales. Silva’s trial originally began in May 2015. After a full day of testimony, Judge Drew Tatum declared a mistrial upon learning a forensic expert the state c...
STAFF WRITER [email protected] New and returning Roosevelt County Fair Board members are excited for another year of extensive preparation for next year’s fair. Members were appointed to the board this last weekend as the fair neared its close, according to Roosevelt County Extension Office Secretary Sherri Best. Chek Rippee maintained his seat as board president, while board members Sheila Hays, Wayne McAlister and Dan Toombs also maintained their seats. Gina Sanders and Paula Grady were newly elected to the board a...
On this date ... 1956: As far as the working man was concerned, the Republican party had put back the clock to the Hoover days of 1932. So said Lt. Gov. Joseph Montoya, who was in Clovis for the opening rally of the state’s Democrats’ general election campaign. Montoya addressed a crowd of about 200 at the Spanish American Club. He claimed Republicans only cared about large companies like General Motors, ignoring the sad plight of the small farmer. 1951: A group of eastern New Mexico sports fans had made plans to travel to...
The following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Portales police, fire and sheriff: Friday • 12:08 p.m.: Threats report, 300 block East Rose Street • 4:14 p.m.: Ambulance requested, 200 block North Chicago Avenue • 5:37 p.m.: Verbal domestic, 100 block Springwood Estates • 6:05 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances, 800 block North Avenue L • 6:36 p.m.: Theft report, 1100 block East Third Street • 6:39 p.m.: Fire/high value response, location unknown • 6:51 p.m.: Fire/regular response, location unknown • 6:59 p.m.: A...
Managing editor [email protected] Eastern New Mexico University’s Board of Regents spent nearly two hours Friday debating the direction to take in choosing a new university president. That decision was delayed until Sept. 9, when regents are slated to consider hiring an outside agency to assist in their search. Steven Gamble, ENMU’s president for the past 15 years, announced his retirement in March with an anticipated parting date of August 2017. Board members announced in the Friday meeting that they had received pro...
Staff report A Portales man involved in a 2009 slaying will serve four years probation after pleading to involuntary manslaughter last week. Martin Silva, 41, had been slated to go to trial Monday before reaching the plea agreement. Court records show Silva was initially charged with first-degree murder in the slaying of 25-year-old Marco Bonilla of Portales. Silva’s trial originally began in May 2015. After a full day of testimony, Judge Drew Tatum declared a mistrial upon learning a forensic expert the state called as a w... Full story
Following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Friday • 12:15 a.m.: Failure to appear, Wallace and Second streets. • 1:26 a.m.: Driving under the influence, aggravated, Ross Street and Grand Avenue. • 6:59 a.m.: Criminal damage up to $1,000, 300 block of North Connelly Street. • 8:28 a.m.: Larceny up to $500, 2300 block of Moberly Drive. • 8:31 a.m.: Improper backing/limitation on backing, 2000 block of Gidding Street. • 8:39 a.m.: Burglary (auto), 2200...
Staff report Curry County is operating out of two buildings today, but the ongoing move of county offices should be complete the day after Labor Day. “The move is going along very well,” Curry County Manager Lance Pyle said on Monday. Pyle said the county administration, information technology and maintenance departments are set up and operational at the new building at 417 Gidding Street in Clovis. The treasurer’s office has also relocated from the courthouse, but with unpacking and setting up, the office will not be open...
Staff photo: Tony Bullocks The Clovis Depot and Model Train Museum is officially closed after being sold to new owners, Jordan Nichols and Tate Nichols, on July 29. Staff Writer [email protected] Like the model trains it once stored, the Clovis Depot and Model Train Museum is embarking on a new track. One of Clovis’ most historic buildings has been turned over to new owners. New owners Jordan and Tate Nichols of Farwell haven’t settled on a plan for the depot. But its pas... Full story
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Today Rambling Narratives — 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Clovis Community College, art museum, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Information: 575-769-2811 Wednesday Toddler Time — 10 a.m. Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840 Thursday Pre-K Storyhour — 10 a.m. Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840 Relax with Newbery Wannabe — 4 p.m. Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840 Friday Fall blood drive — 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m....
New coffee shop opens Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea is a new coffee spot in Clovis. At 1010 W. 21st St., it officially opened Aug. 15. Owner Lexie Myers said the coffee shop has 12 full-time employees. In addition to refreshments and menu items that include salads, sandwiches, pastries and bagels with homemade spreads, Sweetwaters also sells nitrogen-infused cold-brew coffee. “Cold brew has never been touched to process with heat,” Myers said, “so it doesn’t have the same acidity that regular coffee has.” Myers said along wit...
On this date ... 1956: As far as the working man was concerned, the Republican party had put back the clock to the Hoover days of 1932. So said Lt. Gov. Joseph Montoya, who was in Clovis for the opening rally of the state’s Democrats’ general election campaign. Montoya addressed a crowd of about 200 at the Spanish American Club. He claimed Republicans only cared about large companies like General Motors, ignoring the sad plight of the small farmer. 1951: A group of eastern New Mexico sports fans had made plans to travel to...
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