Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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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 — We had no reports from anglers this week. Closes for the season Oct. 31. Clayton Lake — Fishing was slow for all species. Closes for the season Oct. 31. Cimarron River — Stream flow below Eagle Nest... Full story
There is much talk that statements made by Donald Trump threaten to upend a basic pillar of American democracy. There is one pillar of American democracy under attack this year, and that pillar asserts that we are a nation of laws and not a nation of men. All Americans are equal before the law. Rube Render In 2004, Martha Stewart, a well known business woman and television personality, was indicted on a number of charges including securities fraud. Stewart was found guilty of...
There is much talk that statements made by Donald Trump threaten to upend a basic pillar of American democracy. There is one pillar of American democracy under attack this year, and that pillar asserts that we are a nation of laws and not a nation of men. All Americans are equal before the law. Rube Render In 2004, Martha Stewart, a well known business woman and television personality, was indicted on a number of charges including securities fraud. Stewart was found guilty of... Full story
Real liberty can be scary. It feels safer to hand your responsibilities to someone else. Don’t educate your children; hand them over to be schooled instead. Don’t protect yourself and your property; live as a distracted lamb and let the police protect you. Don’t watch yourself and your surroundings as you drive; depend on checkpoints, traffic signs, signals, and laws to catch all the dangerous people so you can drive around in a daze. Kent McManigal Don’t think for yoursel... Full story
Real liberty can be scary. It feels safer to hand your responsibilities to someone else. Don’t educate your children; hand them over to be schooled instead. Don’t protect yourself and your property; live as a distracted lamb and let the police protect you. Don’t watch yourself and your surroundings as you drive; depend on checkpoints, traffic signs, signals, and laws to catch all the Kent McManigal dangerous people so you can drive around in a daze. Don’t think for yoursel... Full story
There’s something about fall that brings fire to New Mexico — roasting chile, burning Old Man Gloom, torching El Kookooee, and tossing your teacher work eval into the flames. And while the first three celebrate the bounty of our land and the prospects of a better year ahead, the last is a depressingly familiar stage-managed photo op to try to divert attention from the fact too many of New Mexico’s kids are not making the academic advancements needed in an increasingly competitive world. Two days after a dozen or so educa... 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 — We had no reports from anglers this week. Closes for the season Oct. 31. Clayton Lake — Fishing was slow for all species. Closes for the season Oct. 31. Cimarron River — Stream flow below Eagle Nest...
There’s something about fall that brings fire to New Mexico — roasting chile, burning Old Man Gloom, torching El Kookooee, and tossing your teacher work eval into the flames. And while the first three celebrate the bounty of our land and the prospects of a better year ahead, the last is a depressingly familiar stage-managed photo op to try to divert attention from the fact too many of New Mexico’s kids are not making the academic advancements needed in an increasingly competitive world. Two days after a dozen or so educa...
On this date ... 1976: Snow was in the forecast for eastern New Mexico and much of the Texas Panhandle. Forecasters were calling for overnight lows near freezing and warned drivers that road conditions could slow traffic. The next morning saw the season’s first dusting of snow. 1971: The Clovis Walgreens was preparing for a weekend sale, encouraging customers to “lay away now for Christmas.” Sale items included: • Realtone AM/FM clock radio for $21.44. • 9-inch black and white Panasonic TV for $79.88. • Remington bolt-action...
Today Melrose city meeting — 4:30 p.m. City Clerk Office, 105 E. Avenue B., Melrose. Information: 575-253-4274 Tuesday Board of County Commissioners — 9 p.m. Clovis-Carve Public Library, north annex, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-6016 Portales city meeting — 6:30 p.m. Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Information: 575-356-6662 The meetings calendar is a daily listing of area public meetings. To place an item on the calendar, call the newsroom at 575-763-6991 or e-mail: cmondr... Full story
Today Ribbon cutting — 4:30 p.m. Community Therapies, 100 E. Manana Blvd. Unit 1, Clovis. Breast Cancer Awareness and Healthy Lungs — 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Community Services Center, 1100 Community Way., Portales. Information: 575-356-8576 Rachel’s Challenge — 6 p.m. Gattis Middle School, 5100 N. Thornton St., Clovis. Information: 575-799-4320 Friday Plains Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Craft and Bake Sale — 9 a.m. PRMC, 2100 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Clovis. Chamber Business After Hours — 4:30 p.m. Norman and Vi Petty Ro...
Following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Monday • 10:35 a.m.: Burglary (residence), 1800 block of South Prince Street. • 11:48 a.m.: Criminal damage up to $1,000, Spur Road. • 2:23 p.m.: Larceny up to $500, 300 block of North Connelly Street. • 3:09 p.m.: Larceny up to $500, 1500 block of Echols Avenue. • 4:20 p.m.: Burglary (residence), 1400 block of West 13th Street. • 5:45 p.m.: Shoplifting, 300 block of North Prince Street. • 7:06 p.m.: Sh...
America needs to find way back to God Where is our country headed? This is a question so many are asking. I’m a pro-life activist. I believe all life is precious; from the human fetus, disabled, and the elderly no matter what race, ethnicity, or origin. Life is a gift, not a choice. Our democracy is so backward on priorities for America. Our founding fathers built this country on God as a foundation. We have taken God out of everything in this country, and now our country has fallen. No foundation, no structure. We have a wom...
Today • Preschool storytime — 10:30 a.m. at Portales Public Library. Book: Halloweenies! Wear your costume. Information: 575-356-3940 • Teen program — 4:30 p.m. at the Portales Public Library. Game: Minecraft. Information: 575-356-3940 Thursday • Tween program — 4:30 p.m. at the Portales Public Library. Activity: Day of the Dead. Information: 575-356-3940 • Preschool storytime — 6:30 p.m. at Portales Public Library. Book: Halloweenies. Wear your costume. Information: 575-356-3940 Friday • Halloween party — 3:30 p.m. at th...
Jail log Released Monday As of 7 a.m. Tuesday • Sean Dalka, 38, probation • Santiago L. Gonzales, 24, bond • Oracio Ornelas, 35, time served • Delisa L. Williams, 27, other jail Booked Monday As of 7 a.m. Tuesday • Israel Gomez, 39, return for court • Ruben Lozano, 45, bench warrant • Eddie Rodriguez Moreno Jr., 36, felony possession of a controlled substance, use or possession of drug paraphernalia • Stevie R. Palacios, 19, criminal trespass • Tori Taylor, 23, two bench warrants Total number inmates: 66 — Compiled by Sta...
The following are events being held in conjunction with Halloween this weekend in the Clovis and Portales area. Today • The Vine Community Church has a Fall Carnival 6-8 p.m. at the church at 300 W. 14th St. in Clovis. Friday • Portales community safe trick-or-treat: 3-6 p.m. on the Portales town square. • Portales First Baptist Church will be selling Chik-fil-A items from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. to raise funds for mission work next summer. There will be bounce houses at the church from 3-7 p.m. at 100 South Avenue C in Porta...
The following are events being held in conjunction with Halloween this weekend in the Clovis and Portales area. Today • The Vine Community Church has a Fall Carnival 6-8 p.m. at the church at 300 W. 14th St. in Clovis. Friday • Portales community safe trick-or-treat: 3-6 p.m. on the Portales town square. • Portales First Baptist Church will be selling Chik-fil-A items from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. to raise funds for mission work next summer. There will be bounce houses at the church from 3-7 p.m. at 100 South Avenue C in Porta... Full story
Managing Editor [email protected] Trials for the Clovis mother and son accused of an incestuous relationship have both been moved to 2017. Caleb Peterson, 19, is accused of having the relationship with his mother, 36-year-old Monica Mares, after he became an adult. The trial for Mares has been set for March 17. Peterson’s trial date was slated Nov. 8, but during a docket call on Tuesday, District Court Judge Fred Van Soelen said it would also move to sometime next year. Both cases had been on a “trailing docket,” attor...
Staff Writer [email protected] Local school districts are facing tough times with current spending cuts. School officials said they have plans for how they will accommodate for cutbacks from the recent special session held by the state Legislature, but what remains a mystery is the amount of cuts that will be made during the January regular session. Clovis Schools Superintendent Jody Balch said he expects $880,000 in cuts but does not anticipate cutting back on personnel. Balch said the district has $10.6 million in... Full story
Managing Editor [email protected] Roosevelt County Sheriff Malin Parker on Tuesday issued a news release insisting he did not challenge the mayor of Elida to a fist fight. Also, Parker said in the release, the sheriff’s office has only responded to calls for service in Elida on request from residents. Parker issued the news release in response to accusations from the town of Elida, which filed a lawsuit against Parker last week. Parker declined to answer questions from the Portales News-Tribune, but in his statement h...
On this date ... Oct. 26 1976: Snow was in the forecast for eastern New Mexico and much of the Texas Panhandle. Forecasters were calling for overnight lows near freezing and warned drivers that road conditions could slow traffic. The next morning saw the season’s first dusting of snow. 1971: The Clovis Walgreens was preparing for a weekend sale, encouraging customers to “lay away now for Christmas.” Sale items included: • Realtone AM/FM clock radio for $21.44. • 9-inch bl...
MANAGING EDITOR [email protected] Trials for the Clovis mother and son accused of an incestuous relationship have both been moved to 2017. Caleb Peterson, 19, is accused of having the relationship with his mother, 36-year-old Monica Mares, after he became an adult. The trial for Mares has been set for March 17. Peterson’s trial date was slated Nov. 8, but during a docket call on Tuesday, District Court Judge Fred Van Soelen said it would also move to sometime next year. Both cases had been on a “trailing docket,” attor... Full story
STAFF WRITER [email protected] Two upcoming events will herald the holiday season while preparing community members for Christmas. The First United Methodist Church will be holding its 63rd annual turkey dinner 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 5 -7:30 p.m. on Nov. 3, according to coordinator Shelly Atwood. Proceeds from the dinner, which will cost $8 for adults and $4 for children under 10, will help fund missions in the community and internationally, Atwood said. “We help the Adopt-a-Cop in Portales. We also help the (...
STAFF WRITER [email protected] Local school districts are facing tough times with current spending cuts. School officials said they have plans for how they will accommodate for cutbacks from the recent special session held by the state legislature, but what remains a mystery is the amount of cuts that will be made during the January state legislature session. Portales Schools Superintendent Johnnie Cain said he is anticipating over $314,000 in short-term cuts. “It’s not going to affect how we do business,” said Cain....
Managing editor [email protected] Roosevelt County Sheriff Malin Parker on Tuesday issued a news release insisting he did not challenge the mayor of Elida to a fist fight. Also, Parker said in the release, the sheriff’s office has only responded to calls for service in Elida on request from residents. Parker issued the news release in response to accusations from the town of Elida, which filed a lawsuit against Parker last week. Parker declined to answer questions from the Portales News-Tribune, but in his statement h...
