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CLOVIS — One person was killed and three injured Wednesday afternoon in a one-car rollover in Curry County, according to a release from the Curry County Sheriff's Office. Cameron Hill, 36, of Clovis, was killed in the crash near the intersection of County roads F and 6, according to the release. His 2007 Buick Rendezvous was traveling west on Curry Road 6 when Hill lost control. He was not wearing his seatbelt. A preliminary investigation indicates excessive speed was a c...
The man on the other side of the coin from The Day The Music Died passed away. The death of guitarist and former Buddy Holly bandmate Tommy Allsup, 85, was confirmed Wednesday by his family. The death of Allsup, a frequent contributor to the Clovis Music Festival, was first reported by the Lubbock Avalanche Journal. “He’s going to be missed, especially with our ties,” said Randy Petty, a former longtime committee chairman for the festival. “He came here a lot and was a great...
Thank you, eastern New Mexico lawmakers. I would, indeed, like to make my voice heard and respond to your survey prior to this month’s convening of the state Legislature. Here are the correct answers, in the order you’ve asked the questions, to your “2017 constituent input survey:” 1) Increasing the state’s minimum wage does not help the teenage fry cooks; it will only serve to raise the price of hamburgers and hasten the arrival of technology that puts teenage fry cooks out...
My relationship with a local newspaper began only a few days after I was born, an event recorded in a yellowed clipping from an old Portales News-Tribune. It announced that Mrs. Jim Williamson (because women didn’t have first names back in those days) had given birth to a girl. That clipping is one of a flurry of others that have accumulated over the decades like fall leaves in the corners of our cabinets: weddings, obituaries, graduations, stories about family members, p...
PORTALES — Riding a 6-0 Lone Star Conference record, the Eastern New Mexico women's basketball team is gearing up for its toughest test of the season, a four-game stretch where it will face off with the conference's best. The Greyhounds are off to their best conference start since the 1998-99 season. The team has also been consistently ranked in the Div. II South Central Media Poll, coming in at No. 4 this week. Entering today's matchup with Cameron, the Greyhounds are 10-3 ov...
PORTALES — The Ninth Judicial District Court appealed to Roosevelt County commissioners for help in Tuesday’s commission meeting. Kevin Spears, the Ninth Judicial District Court executive officer, told commissioners on Tuesday that due to the success of the Drug Court Program, the program is outgrowing its office on the third floor of the courthouse. The item was a discussion-only issue. He asked commissioners to consider allowing the program to use a collection of unused offices and a conference room in the courthouse bas...
On this date ... 1977: A New Mexico State Police officer was injured in an accident at the intersection of 21st Street and Jonquil Drive in Clovis. Lt. Dwain Johnson, 41, was treated for back pain and released from Clovis Memorial Hospital. Johnson's patrol car was struck by a 1976 van, driven by a 77-year-old Clovis man. The van's driver was cited for following too close. 1972: The Frio Baptist Church parsonage was destroyed by fire that followed an explosion. Mary Lee Ogan a...
In the wake of Portales city officials declining to commit finances to the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority’s financial plan, during Wednesday’s Water Policy Advisory committee meeting Clovis Mayor David Lansford implored the body to help resolve the stalemate. To that end, City Commissioner Ladona Clayton will spearhead a strategic planning committee charged with developing a manner of action. “What I am suggesting is this committee consider more or less updating or modifying the (water) policy to include sever...
CLOVIS — Early and absentee voting begins Friday and will continue through Feb. 3, as voters decide the fate of a Clovis Municipal Schools general obligation bond, as well as a capital improvements levy. Officials said early and absentee ballots can be cast at the Curry County Clerk's office at 417 Gidding Street - Suite 130 regarding the $20 million general obligation bond and $2 million capital improvements levy. Election Day is Feb. 7. Erik Harrigan represents RBC C...
PORTALES — That smell was no cause for alarm, according to area fire officials. Dozens of Roosevelt County residents, from Portales to Dora and elsewhere, reported gaseous smells on Tuesday night. Portales Fire Chief Gary Nuckols said the odor originated from oil fields in the southern part of the county. “Those were odors coming from the tank batteries from the oil fields,” he said. Not knowing what they smelled, some area residents said they felt alarmed. Wendy Toombs, who lives west of Portales on the Bethel highway, said... Full story
Today • Commission on Older Adults — 3 p.m. at city hall, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 • Curry County Commission — 9 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-763-6016 Tuesday • Clovis MainStreet — 11:30 a.m. at 418 N. Main, Clovis. Information: 575-309-8370 • Cultural and Ethnic Affairs Committee — Noon at city hall, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 Wednesday • Clovis Chamber Board — 11:30 a.m. at the chamber. Information: 575-763-3435 • Finance Committee — 2 p.m. at city hall, Clovis. Information: 57...
Today • Portales Chamber banquet — 6 p.m. at the Yam Theatre. Cost: $25 each, $180 table of 8. Information: 575-356-8541 • Preschool storytime — 6 p.m. at Portales Public Library. Book: Snow Much Fun. Information: 575-356-3940 • Tween program — 4:30 p.m. at Portales Public Library for ages 9-12. Activity: Duct tape crafts. Information: 575-356-3940 • Color Creators — 10 a.m., 6 p.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7840 • Pre-K story hour — 10 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Story: P is for Pla...
The following is a sampling of calls for Portales police, fire and sheriff: Tuesday • 12:06 p.m.: Ambulance requested, location unknown • 2:30 p.m.: Fire rural, 1700 block South Roosevelt Road 6 • 4:26 p.m.: Juvenile problem, 2200 block Zuni Court • 6:38 p.m.: Threats report, 1500 block Arizona Drive • 6:51 p.m.: Ambulance requested, 1100 block West Fir Street • 9:23 p.m.: Ambulance requested, 800 block South Chicago Avenue Wednesday • 6:52 a.m.: Ambulance requested, 1100 block West Fir Street • 9:32 a.m.: Ambulance reque...
The following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Tuesday • 8:22 a.m.: Failure to appear, 800 block of Mitchell Street • 9:17 a.m.: Abandoned vehicle, 300 block of Almond Tree Lane • 1:04 p.m.: Criminal damage over $1,000, 600 block of Sandia Drive • 2:37 p.m.: Burglary (commercial), 1500 block of Mitchell Street • 2:59 p.m.: Theft of identity, 2500 block of East Mabry Drive • 3:15 p.m.: Possession of stolen vehicle, 3400 block of Sheridan Street • 3:...
ENMU employee auditioning for the voice Jennifer Poyer, coordinator of design and content in Communication Services at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, will audition for “The Voice” television program at 7 a.m. Feb. 4, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Her mother and an aunt will accompany her. A former All-American in volleyball and basketball who is in the ENMU Athletic Hall of Honors and the Lone Star Conference Hall of Fame, Poyer often sings the National Anthem before ENMU games and has been singing since grade sch...
Basketball • Today — Junior Varsity teams play Texico C at Dora, 4 p.m. • Friday — Junior Varsity and Varsity teams play Eunice, 4 p.m. • Saturday — games against Evangel Christian have been canceled • Monday — Junior High and Junior Varsity Boys teams play in Tatum, 4 p.m. • Tuesday — Junior High, Junior Varsity and Varsity teams play Floyd at Dora, 3 p.m. Rescheduled homecoming The Dora Coyotes will host Eunice for homecoming Friday. Games start at 4 p.m. with junior varsity teams playing in both gyms. The two varsity gam...
The following were actions taken at the Portales Municipal Schools Board of Education meeting Monday in the L.C. Cozzens Administrative Offices Building: • An informational report about how the Three Rivers Education Foundation works with Portales schools was presented to the board by Regional Director DeAnna Davis. According to Davis, TREF provides services including mobile libraries, professional development, classroom book sets and tutoring through a grant called Building Communities that Support Children’s Reading. “We...
The following were actions taken at the Roosevelt County Commission meeting Tuesday in the Commission Room of the county courthouse: • Paul Grider was named chairman and Gene Creighton vice chairman of the commission for 2017. • Department heads and elected officials presented reports to commissioners. Sheriff Malin Parker told commissioners that there has been a slight spike in burglaries recently, which is common around the holidays, but he hopes to quell the problem quickly. Larry Phillips, administrator for the Roosevelt...
The following were actions taken at the Portales City Council meeting Tuesday in the Memorial Building: • Portales Police Department Executive Assistant Myriam Pallares was recognized as employee of the fourth quarter of the 2016-2017 year by Mayor Sharon King. Portales Police Chief Pat Gallegos commended Pallares for her strong work ethic. “She’s done a very good job for me, and I probably would be lost without her. I’m very appreciative,” he said. • Counselor Diane Parker presented the Clean Campus Traveling Trophy to J...
The Curry County Commission is scheduled to meet 9 a.m. today at the North Annex of the Clovis Carver Public Library. A key item on the agenda is requested approval of a special commission work session regarding the adult detention center addition and renovation project. The session is slated for 9 a.m. Jan. 25 at the commission chambers at 417 Gidding Street. Other agenda items include: • Presentation of retirement plaque to Beni Dampier of the Curry County Clerk’s Office. • Presentation of a proclamation for 2017 Martin Lut...
