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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Staff report AT&T plans to open an authorized retailer store Friday to assist local customers, according to a company release. The store, owned and operated by subsidiary Spring Mobile, is at 2701 N. Prince Street. The store hours will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday....
Staff report Clovis Community College will host a community blood drive from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at its Health and Fitness Center Gym The blood drive is open to students, faculty and community members. Donors must have a valid photo ID and weigh at least 110 pounds. Appointments may be scheduled at bloodhero.com with sponsor code “clovis.” Information: 575-769-4154...
Staff report Local scout troops will conduct food drives Saturday as part of a nationwide Scouting for Food effort. This year’s local food drive, which includes two Boy Scout troops and two Cub Scout packs, will benefit the Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico. Scouts will go door-to-door from 9 a.m. to noon in the following areas: • Cub Scout Pack 226: Near Barry Elementary School. • Cub Scout Pack 411: Near Highland Elementary, Manana to 21st Street and Thornton Street. • Boy Scout Troop 226: East of Norris Street, between... Full story
Tuesday Curry County and Area Republican Women — 7:30 a.m., K-Bob’s Steakhouse, 1600 Mabry Dr. Information: 575-762-2524 or 575-763-4390. Floyd city council — 7 p.m. City Hall, 1569 NMHWY 267., Floyd. Information: 575-478-2585 Texico city council— 6:30 p.m. City Hall, 219 Griffin St., Texico. Information: 575-482-3314 Water Policy Advisory Board — 8:30 a.m. City Hall, assembly room, 321 N. Connelly St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654 Wednesday Elida city council — 7 p.m. City Hall, 704 Clark St., Elida. Information... Full story
Today Balance, age and fall risk — 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Plains Regional Medical Center, Caduceus conference room, 2100 N. Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd., Clovis. Saturday Clovis Meal on Wheels Arts and Crafts Fair — 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Clovis Community College, commons area, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Information: 575-714-6325 Green and Silver Preview Day — 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. ENMU, 1500 S. Avenue K., Portales. Information: 575-562-2178 Holiday Bazaar Fundraiser— 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Melrose Senior Center., Melrose. Information: 575-253...
On this date ... 1956: A Baytown, Texas, woman passing through Clovis on her way back home reported she’d been robbed of her car, cash and jewelry. A Clovis airman found Doris Connell, 26, hitchhiking on the highway west of Clovis. The airman brought her to police. She said she’d returned to her car after eating at the Silver Grill and was confronted by a man who placed a gun at the back of her head and told her to drive. Connell said she was robbed of her 1955 model car, two diamond rings, a wrist watch and about $128 in... Full story
Local columnist There are a lot of different kinds of cows. They come in all colors. Some have long legs, some have short legs, and some have oddly short legs. Some sport a solid pattern, while others are a mix of colors, displayed as spots, patches, and speckles. Some have horns, some have better hind-quarters, some are of a delicate constitution, and some can live off dirt. These features can be relevant when making decisions about herd management, but such features are only indicative of potential and what you can hope to...
Religion columnist Living in the county, we see our (un)fair share of animals that have been dumped by people. Head Acres is home to many of those who were thrown away like yesterday’s trash and are unadoptable for any number of reasons — age, illness, fear. We’ve nursed back to health scores of puppies and dogs. And for a brief time, we fostered a couple of kittens for animal rescue groups. They took up short-term residence in a trailer we’re converting into an art studio. Fate has a sense of humor; I’m turning into a ki... Full story
Religion columnist “Honey, if you’re going to the store, would you pick up ...” asks my wife. Well, first of all, I try to avoid going to the store. I’m not good at it. And I’m easily distracted. I see prices on the rise, and I’m suspicious. It may be low on the sights of conspiracy theorists (and Andy Rooney isn’t around to expose this), but have you noticed how toilet paper rolls wobble around on standard holders? Why? Because the rolls aren’t as wide as they were, say,...
Staff Writer [email protected] The African Children’s Choir is slated to perform in Clovis next week, but organizers said the group will offer much more than singing and cultural dance expressions — with faith, hope and inspiration being among other elements to be shared. Officials said the choir has been working with the most vulnerable children in Africa since 1984, raising awareness of their plight, but also demonstrating the beauty, dignity and potential of each African child. Central Baptist Church will host a per...
Following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Wednesday • 12:05 a.m.: Larceny up to $500, 900 block of Cameo Street. • 8:34 a.m.: Public affray, 1500 block of Sycamore Street. • 9:50 a.m.: Failure to appear (misdemeanor), 1100 block of North Prince Street. • 10:35 a.m.: Motor vehicle theft-auto, 500 block of East Llano Estacado Boulevard. • 11:25 a.m.: Failure to comply with conditions of release, 100 block of Gayland Drive. • 12:30 p.m.: Leaving sce... Full story
A look at city permits filed in October, according to city records: • 4 — New residential permits filed in October, bringing the total to 31 for the year. • 2,056 — Average square footage of each of the new residences. • 16 — Roofing permits for October, tied with May for the highest amount in a month. The permits were filed by 15 different applicants, but the homeowner was the applicant in six cases. • 120 — Total roofing permits for 2016. • $2,750 — Most expensive permit fee, filed for a commercial remodel by Davtek C... Full story
Staff Writer [email protected] Capital outlay funds from the recent special legislative session are being put to good use, according to local officials. Officials from both Roosevelt and Curry counties as well as early childhood centers said they received notice of funds and are preparing contracts for projects. Rebecca Flen, principal for Brown Early Childhood Center, said the school will receive $54,202, and the money will be used to add water into classrooms in the school’s main building in order to move classes f...
Staff writer [email protected] Former Clovis Mayor and physician Dr. James Moss Jr. is being remembered as a humanitarian who never failed to take advantage of an opportunity to serve others. Moss, 92, died at his home Wednesday. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Kingswood Methodist Church in Clovis. “Dr. Moss was a great guy,” said Dr. Jacob Moberly, a dentist. “I spent a lot of time with him at the hospital and he would do anything he could to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.” While Moss sp...
“Honey, if you’re going to the store, would you pick up ...” asks my wife. Well, first of all, I try to avoid going to the store. I’m not good at it. And I’m easily distracted. I see prices on the rise, and I’m suspicious. It may be low on the sights of conspiracy theorists (and Andy Rooney isn’t around to expose this), but have you noticed how toilet paper rolls wobble around on standard holders? Why? Because the rolls aren’t as wide as they were, say, a day or two ago in t...
Living in the county, we see our (un)fair share of animals that have been dumped by people. Head Acres is home to many of those who were thrown away like yesterday’s trash and are unadoptable for any number of reasons — age, illness, fear. Patti Dobson We’ve nursed back to health scores of puppies and dogs. And for a brief time, we fostered a couple of kittens for animal rescue groups. They took up short-term residence in a trailer we’re converting into an art studio. Fate ha... Full story
Portales City Council The following were actions taken at the Portales City Council meeting Tuesday in the Memorial Building: • Councilors approved a request for the award of a bid for professional services for the replacement of the Portales Senior Center’s roof. According to City Manager Sammy Standefer, the resolution would allow the city to enter a contract with JMC Construction of Albuquerque. The total price agreed upon in the contract with JMC, Standefer said, was $78,300, not including 8 percent gross receipt taxes. ... Full story
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German shepherd mix German shepherd mix Gender: Female Age: About 2 months old Breed: German shepherd mix According to Tony Martinez, animal control officer, this puppy is nervous and shy around new people but will warm up once she’s accustomed to them. She has a calm personality and Martinez says she’s good for any type of family but they need to show her lots of attention during the first few months until she matures. Martinez says she should grow up to be a med...
On this date ... 1956: A Baytown, Texas, woman passing through Clovis on her way back home reported she’d been robbed of her car, cash and jewelry. A Clovis airman found Doris Connell, 26, hitchhiking on the highway west of Clovis. The airman brought her to police. She said she’d returned to her car after eating at the Silver Grill and was confronted by a man who placed a gun at the back of her head and told her to drive. Connell said she was robbed of her 1955 model car, two...
Saturday • Senior Preview Day — 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Eastern New Mexico University. Information: 575-562-1011. • Holiday Bazaar — 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Melrose Senior Center. Funds will go to support the senior center. Information: 575-253-4261 Monday • Poetry slam, book signing — 6 p.m. in Pecos Room at ENMU. Poet, writer Tanaya Winder of the Duckwater Shoshone Tribe performs. Information: 575-562-2470 Tuesday • Afterschool at the Library — 4:30 p.m. at Portales Public Library for grades K-6. Activity: Gizmos and gadgets. In...
There are a lot of different kinds of cows. They come in all colors. Some have long legs, some have short legs, and some have oddly short legs. Some sport a solid pattern, while others are a mix of colors, displayed as spots, patches, and speckles. Some have horns, some have better hind-quarters, some are of a delicate constitution, and some can live off dirt. These features can be relevant when making decisions about herd management, but such features are only indicative of...
STAFF WRITER [email protected] Capital outlay funds from the recent special legislative session are being put to good use, according to local officials. Officials from both Roosevelt and Curry counties as well as early childhood centers said they received notice of funds and are preparing contracts for projects. Rebecca Flen, principal for Brown Early Childhood Center, said the school will receive $54,202, and the money will be used to add water into classrooms in the school’s main building in order to move classes f...
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Staff report COMMERCE, Texas — The Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer team hung on for as long as it could on Thursday before the roof gave way a bit. Despite being outshot 24-5, including 16-4 on goal, it wasn’t until Midwestern State’s Destinee Williamson scored a pair of goals in a span of four minutes late in the second half that the third-seeded Mustangs nailed down a 3-0 victory over sixth-seeded ENMU in a Lone Star Conference tournament quarterfinal match. The Mustangs (12-5-2) advanced to a 4 p.m. semifin... Full story
