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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman this week voted to approve the farm bill that passed, 64-35, and was sent to the House of Representatives. Here is his press release: Agriculture is a more than $3 billion industry in New Mexico. Our state has more than 21,000 farm operations, with our top commodities being dairy, beef cattle and crops (which include pecans and hay, among others). This legislation, called the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs bill of 2012, supports our agriculture industry by strengthening crop insurance programs to he... Full story
My name is Kevin, and I've got a thing for gambling. I'm not trying to be a Gamblers Anonymous member, as I'm pretty bad at anonymity. Nor am I trying to make light of people who have serious gambling problems and need all the help and self-control they can get. I think my attitude on gambling was formed because I had my first Las Vegas trip when I was 18. When you can't gamble, you notice the lavish buildings, the homages to ancient architecture and the warm, inviting ambiences ... and you realize they weren't funded by the...
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on the Arizona immigration law, and life as we know it continued. Both sides claimed victory in what amounts to a ruling that changes parts of the controversial law but leaves the nation no closer to an effective strategy to address immigration. While the high court ruling primarily centered on the role of the federal government versus the responsibilities of the states, the justices left the law open to further court challenges and legal interpretation. So the heat over immigration reform rages... Full story
If endorsed by the White House and enacted by Congress, a new blueprint for modernizing military compensation after 11 years of war would reshape many traditional service pays to strive for more efficiency. The 11th Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation, after two years of study, has produced some wide-ranging recommendations, from replacing combat zone tax exclusions and overhauling weekend drill pay to reforming reserve retirement and slicing by half a reduction in survivor benefits that widows see when they accept VA... Full story
If endorsed by the White House and enacted by Congress, a new blueprint for modernizing military compensation after 11 years of war would reshape many traditional service pays to strive for more efficiency. The 11th Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation, after two years of study, has produced some wide-ranging recommendations, from replacing combat zone tax exclusions and overhauling weekend drill pay to reforming reserve retirement and slicing by half a reduction in survivor benefits that widows see when they accept VA... Full story
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on the Arizona immigration law, and life as we know it continued. Both sides claimed victory in what amounts to a ruling that changes parts of the controversial law but leaves the nation no closer to an effective strategy to address immigration. While the high court ruling primarily centered on the role of the federal government versus the responsibilities of the states, the justices left the law open to further court challenges and legal interpretation. So the heat over immigration reform rages...
Portales police, sheriff and fire call logs: Monday - 12:28 a.m.: Officer requested to respond to caller's home, 700 block of West 16th Street. - 1:07 a.m.: Caller requested a deputy regarding suspicious activity, South Roosevelt Road 6 and South Roosevelt Road P. - 2:56 a.m.: Caller requested an ambulance, 1700 block of South Avenue O. - 5:40 a.m.: Caller requested an ambulance, 600 block of Wylie Cox Road. - 6:35 a.m.: Alarm call at a business, 400 block of North Main. - 7:54 a.m.: Caller requested animal control, 800 block... Full story
Dawg Houze owner Chad Heflin said he will continue to keep his bar's taxi service free of charge because it's his way of giving back to the community. He originally planned to charge for the Dawg Houze transportation when he began operating the service in late April but decided charging patrons isn't worth the hassle. According to Heflin, the Dawg Houze taxi conducts about 25 trips a night when Eastern New Mexico University is in session and about half of that when school is out based on weekly taxi logs. He said looking at... Full story
My name is Kevin, and I've got a thing for gambling. I'm not trying to be a Gamblers Anonymous member, as I'm pretty bad at anonymity. Nor am I trying to make light of people who have serious gambling problems and need all the help and self-control they can get. I think my attitude on gambling was formed because I had my first Las Vegas trip when I was 18. When you can't gamble, you notice the lavish buildings, the homages to ancient architecture and the warm, inviting ambiences ... and you realize they weren't funded by the...
Aly Marques A 16-year-old Clovis girl, missing more than two weeks, has been found safe in Detroit, family members said Tuesday night. Aly Marques will be "returning to Clovis as soon as arrangements can be made," her uncle, Sam Haskell, wrote on his Facebook page. "We haven't been given any other details yet." Haskell said the family learned from the FBI that Aly had been found. Laurie Haskell, the girl's aunt, sent Clovis Media Inc. a Facebook message, also confirming she...
Aly Marques A 16-year-old Clovis girl, missing more than two weeks, has been found safe in Detroit, family members said Tuesday night. Aly Marques will be "returning to Clovis as soon as arrangements can be made," her uncle, Sam Haskell, wrote on his Facebook page. "We haven't been given any other details yet." Haskell said the family learned from the FBI that Aly had been found. Laurie Haskell, the girl's aunt, sent Clovis Media Inc. a Facebook message, also confirming she...
WASHINGTON – On his weekly radio call today, U.S. SEN. TOM UDALL urged Congress to act before the July 4th recess in order to prevent student loan interest rates from doubling and a short-term transportation measure from expiring. Udall also highlighted a provision he is working on with Sen. Bingaman to expedite flood insurance coverage for New Mexico communities impacted by wildfires. Click here to listen to the full audio online. [3] Click here to download the audio. [4] BELOW ARE HIGHLIGHTS FROM UDALL'S REMARKS: 0:00 - T...
When Clovis High School concluded its academic year, it was without an athletic director. That will also be the case when CHS begins its next academic year. Jalayne Curtis, assistant to the superintendent's office, said the position made vacant when Brian Stacy resigned in May could not be filled by the district at the time, and will be closed until about December. Superintendent Terry Myers said Jody Balch, deputy superintendent of operations for the district, will assume interim athletic director duties. He will be...
Some Portales and Clovis residents enjoyed cool treats to beat the triple-digit heat Tuesday, others say they're used to the hot temperatures in the summer. Joshua Lucero: PNT correspondent Kadyn Collins, 9, gets a snow cone Tuesday afternoon from the Snow Cone Zone Tuesday to cool off after a day at the Portales Recreation Center. Steve Garcia of Portales used his day off from his concrete work to feed his dogs and clean up. He said he drank water but didn't do much else to cope with the blazing heat. "It ain't that bad, I l...
Some Portales and Clovis residents enjoyed cool treats to beat the triple-digit heat Tuesday, others say they're used to the hot temperatures in the summer. CNJ staff photo: Tony Bullocks Assistant Zoo Director Mark Yannotti sprays Rek, a young raven, with cold water Tuesday at the Hillcrest Park Zoo to aid in cooling him off. The high in Clovis for Tuesday was 101 degrees and today's high temperature is expected to be 102, according to Accuweather.com. Steve Garcia of...
Beverly Hall's voice cracked as she tried to find the words to describe her husband's character. John Hall "There's no words to describe what an amazing man he was," she said. "He loved God so much and that carried over into his love for his family. He always had integrity in everything that he did." John Hall, a train engineer with Union Pacific Railroad, was one of three men killed in a train accident Sunday in Oklahoma when two trains collided. Hall was born in Clovis and graduated from Portales High School in 1981. Hall w...
The Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Education met Tuesday at the CMS administration building. Four members were present. Board member Terry Martin did not attend. During the meeting: - The board approved a sale of $9 million in general obligation bond. The sale was made to Vining-Sparks IBG of Chicago. Kevin Powers of RBC Capital of Albuquerque said the money, part of $16 million approved during a 2010 election, will mature from 2013 to 2027 at an interest rate of 1.97 percent — assuming the district uses a $383,000 u...
The Local Growth Management Committee decided Tuesday what tasks will be delegated to a regional growth planner. In the committee meeting on May 1, committee members discussed where to go with the position after previous regional planner Rick Draker terminated his contract in the end of April. The Local Growth Management Organization was created to bring together entities affected by growth at Cannon Air Force Base, with representation from Curry and Roosevelt counties and the cities of Clovis and Portales. City of Portales...
The Local Growth Management Committee decided Tuesday what tasks will be delegated to a regional growth planner. In the committee meeting on May 1, committee members discussed where to go with the position after previous regional planner Rick Draker terminated his contract in the end of April. The Local Growth Management Organization was created to bring together entities affected by growth at Cannon Air Force Base, with representation from Curry and Roosevelt counties and the cities of Clovis and Portales. City of Portales...
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for: Monday - 8:06 a.m.: Caller reported the male reported for a domestic disturbance was across the street peeking into the windows of the house, 800 block of North Edwards Street. - 9:39 a.m.: Caller reported their wallet was stolen from an unlocked vehicle, 3700 block of Glenfield Drive. - 10:07 a.m.: Caller advised there was a big black cow in the bar ditch, near mile marker 395 on U.S. 60/84. - 10:47 a.m.: Caller advised someone driving around the neighborhood was... Full story
LeBron James critics are now going to have to come up with some different material to taunt him with. The man finally got his championship ring. In an NBA final series where many thought Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant would lead his team to defeat the Miami Heat in six games, the Heat stole it in five. I admit when Thunder won game one, I thought the series would be close, but I never lost faith in James; it was his year to win. He didn't want to be like Clay Aiken, coming in second twice. The only thing aching was...
