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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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On this date ... 1962: Linda Hammond, "a black-haired Clovis cowgirl," was reigning over the Curry County Fair after having been crowned by the 1961 queen, Lita Mae Carter, the Clovis News-Journal reported. Hammond had edged out Theresa Blackburn of Melrose for the title. In keeping with tradition, the newspaper reported "threats of rain were looming over the Clovis area" as the fair got under way. 1957: Arrests made during the last 24 hours included three juveniles nabbed...
CLOVIS - The ball hit the floor, and the Clovis volleyball team began celebrating its first victory over Portales since 2013. But in the words of Lee Corso ... not so fast, my friend. The referee ruled a net violation against the Wildcats, extending the fifth set and bringing both teams back onto the court. The Rams (4-2) won the next three points to take the fifth set 16-14 and the match 3-2. "I thought that last call was not a good call," Clovis coach Ruth Chavez said. "I...
CLOVIS — City officials on Tuesday said an early-morning shooting death at the Clovis Apartments is not connected to threatening phone calls that plagued the town for the second time in a week. Police said David McDonald, 30, was found on the ground behind the apartment complex at 1000 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. just before 2 a.m. Tuesday. A police news release said officers found him after responding to a report of shots fired. The release said McDonald was shot in t...
Whenever you see footage of our vaunted prime-time news reporters visiting a combat zone, take careful note of what they wear. For some reason they seem to believe that one item of clothing that is required to be a real honest to goodness combat correspondent is a shirt with epaulettes. Even better than that is some sort of bush jacket with the same accessory. Always conscience of the importance of appearances, reporters feel the need to look the part. Image is everything to r...
PORTALES — Win in a blowout, win in a nailbiter. As long as it starts with that word, Portales boys soccer coach Nathan Dodge said he's happy as long as the Rams get the job done. It kept on going Tuesday, as the Rams found a way late for a 2-1 victory over Lovington at Portales High School. The Rams have outscored their opponents 8-2 during their 4-0 start, but had troubles finding the net early Tuesday. After a scoreless first half, Jose Morales scored on a cross from Diego...
CLOVIS — In a match they dominated for the most part, it looked like Clovis High's girls were staring at overtime. In the nick of time, sophomore defender Madeline Howalt put up a shot from about 25 yards out in the final minute of regulation, lofting it over Goddard goalkeeper Emily Mathison to give the Lady Wildcats a 4-3 victory on Tuesday at Leon Williams Stadium. Sophomore Sofia Rico had a pair of goals as Clovis (4-3) ended a three-match losing streak. "We found a way t...
PORTALES — Portales Municipal Schools officials are asking residents to look out for individuals asking for advertising on behalf of the district. Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Julie Miller said she received notice Tuesday that “a couple of gentlemen” were soliciting advertising at local businesses for a T-shirt fundraiser on behalf of PMS. A press release by the district clarified that it is not conducting any solicitation for advertising. The release asked anyone who is contacted to call the super...
CLOVIS — Officials clarified Tuesday that in spite of periodic conflicts between the Curry County Fair and the start of school, it would not be realistic to try to reschedule either in the coming years. The issue came up in the Curry County Commission’s regular meeting when Commissioner Chet Spear spoke about concerns conveyed to him in the past couple of years by various students, parents and others. “We understand that for kids in our (agriculture) program, or other kids showing animals ... there’s going to be some times m...
PORTALES — Roosevelt County Commissioners on Tuesday were asked to consider commissioning a security officer in the Roosevelt County Courthouse. The discussion came about from a letter by 9th Judicial District Court Chief Judge Drew Tatum stating that bailiffs in Roosevelt County would no longer be responsible for security during court hearings. Sheriff Malin Parker said commissioning a court officer (a cost of between $50,000 and $55,000 to the county) would give that person the power to take individuals into custody and s...
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and New Mexico Department of Game & 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. Northwest Abiquiu Lake — Fishing was good using tubes, square bill crank baits and top water lures for smallmouth bass. Top water worked best in the early morning hours. Fishing was fair using curly tail grubs tipped w...
Booked The following were booked into local jails Saturday-Tuesday: Clovis • Damian Allmand, failure to appear on a felony charge • Douglas Barnes, 44, aggravated driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (.16 or above), negligent use of a deadly weapon (intoxication), failure to maintain traffic lane • Garren Bass, 20, failure to have operating tail lamps, expired registration plate, no proof of insurance, driving while under influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (.08 or above) • Minerva Bil...
In the aftermath of the Clovis library shootings, the community seemed plagued by fear for days. Fortunately, it seems to have mostly passed. Yes, a very bad thing happened, but do you want fear to limit your life? It’s your choice. Every bad thing that happens, happens to good people. If it happened only to bad people, it wouldn’t be a bad thing. Bad things will happen to you. It’s guaranteed. Your worst day will start off feeling just like every other day. You will never...
Last week, President Trump raised the possibility of shutting down the federal government unless Congress agrees to fund his “big, beautiful border wall” along the 1,989-mile U.S.-Mexico border — a wall he still says Mexico will pay for, despite repeated denials by the Mexican government. There’s little question border security is as important as it is non-existent. Border states like New Mexico that are dealing with drugs and crime know that better than anyone. But New Mexico is also highly dependent on federal jobs, a...
Today • Clovis Community College Board of Trustees — 8 a.m. in room 512 at CCC. Information: 575-769-4001 Thursday • Portales Library Friends — Noon, Portales Public Library. Speakers are The Eastern New Mexico News Publisher Rob Langrell and Editor David Stevens. Information: 575-356-3940 • Clovis City Commission — 5:15 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-763-9654 Friday Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents — 9:30 a.m. at Portales Regents Room Monday • Clovis Master Water Assurance...
Friday • Randy Rogers, Parker McCollum bands — 6 p.m., Curry County Events Center. Tickets: $30-$60. Information: 575-935-7000 Saturday • Desert Cruzers Run — 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hillcrest Park, Clovis. Admission is free. Information: 575-693-2511 The events calendar is a daily listing of area events. To place an item on the calendar, call the newsroom at 575-763-6991 or e-mail: [email protected]...
