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PORTALES - The city of Portales looked for a new police chief with the pending retirement of Pat Gallegos, and found its next chief was already in the building. Deputy Chief Christopher Williams will be elevated to the chief position effective Nov. 27, according to a city release. The release from City Manager Sammy Standefer noted "all applicants were worthy contenders" and that public safety has been part of the city since the position of town marshal was created during the...
New Mexico will begin a two-week "shelter in place" status Monday, and take a county-based approach for reopening against worsening COVID-19 infection rates. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the changes in a Friday news conference, with the state confirming 1,753 new cases. The new public health order will require "non-essential businesses" to close and "essential businesses" to reduce operations and in-person workforce to the greatest extent possible. “You should stay at home,” Lujan Grisham said, “except for only the m...
The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for Saturday throughout eastern New Mexico. The warning is in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. Officials said sustained west winds will reach 35-45 mph and gusts are expected up to 60 mph. “The strongest winds are expected in the afternoon hours,” NWS reports. “High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles, particularly along north-south oriented roads.” NWS also warned...
Well, here we go again. It’s a normal Monday morning. At least, as close to normal as anything gets in 2020. Our clock just chimed 9 a.m. I know that because it chimed nine times in the key of G, ante meridiem, and not D, post meridiem. Not really. Well, nine times, really. Different morning and evening keys? No. But I really am three hours away from my column deadline for a couple or three newspapers (a “hard” deadline) and a blog (a “soft” deadline). Aided by coffee (a...
FARWELL — It was hardly the way the Farwell Steers expected to end the regular season, dropping back-to-back games to Panhandle and Olton to fall to third place in Class 2A Division I District 1. They’ll try to get back on track in a bidistrict round playoff game against Sundown, set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Levelland H.S. The teams met on Sept. 25 at Farwell, with the Roughnecks taking advantage of four Steers turnovers en route to a 24-6 victory. Coach Darren Kelley, though, expects his squad to eliminate some of the mis...
On this date … 1950: The traditional nickel cup of coffee had gone up to 7 cents in most Clovis cafes and dining rooms. “Café operators pointed out that the price of coffee, coffee cream, sugar and the cost of labor all have increased considerably over the past months,” the Clovis News-Journal reported. “Many contended they were losing money on nickel coffee. “And it doesn't pay to switch to tea. That is 10 cents at most cafes.” 1965: Portales' Princess Blue Birds were making the Blue Bird Wish come true, the Portales New...
A couple of colors have been on my mind the past several weeks. Perhaps you’ve been thinking of them, too: Blue and red. (Please note that I’ve listed them alphabetically, to avoid charges of favoritism or bias.) There’s a good reason why most of us don’t remember this obsession with “blue states” and “red states” from our childhood. We didn’t have it then. The notion of using colors to help illustrate election maps came about, not surprisingly, with the advent of color t...
Booked The following were booked into local jails (Friday-Tuesday): Clovis • Samantha Montano, 26, failure to appear at time and place stated in citation • Elias Lopez, 24, aggravated stalking, probation violation • Darren Helms, 43, failure to appear on a felony charge, failure to appear on misdemeanor charge • Brandie Cordova, 36, interference with communications, aggravated battery against a household member • Joey Wolftongue, 41, failure to appear on a felony charge • Michael Martin, 42, possession of a controlled...
PORTALES — In what was a relatively brief meeting for the Portales Municipal Schools Board of Education, Superintendent Johnnie Cain admitted he hadn’t compiled much of a report. “I don’t know if there’s nothing to report or there’s too much to report and I don’t know what to write,” said Cain, who was waiting on an almost certainty of new state public health restrictions with the COVID-19 pandemic. Cain said teachers were working hard, but reports from principals indicate it’s becoming more difficult to keep the kids eng...
CLOVIS — The New Mexico Department of Health’s Clovis office will host a youth flu shot clinic 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, according to a DOH release. The clinic, to be held at 1216 Cameo St., is or children ages six months to 18 years at no charge, while supplies last. Masks are required, and a flu shot will not be provided to anybody with fever, cough, difficulty breathing or a recent positive COVID-19 test. Up to four people per car will be accepted, with one person per window. Information: 575-763-5583....
CLOVIS — The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce has announced five finalists for the inaugural Mr. and Miss Clovis Sparkle Contest. The five contestants in the fundraiser, which benefits holiday lights throughout the city, are: • Alana Ambroziak, sponsored by Crowned Eagle Investments • Natalia Chavez, sponsored by Smith Chiropractic Center PA • Rosalie Ortega, sponsored by Tax Service by Robin LLC • Sophia Sosa, sponsored by Sosa Enterprises • Greyson Williams, sponsored by Williams Livestock Ranch & Mobile Petting Zoo...
CLOVIS — The city of Clovis is planning a virtual town hall meeting Dec. 1 to discuss its Metropolitan Redevelopment Area plan. The plan focuses on two areas in the city that a 2018 comprehensive plan processed determined were “distressed and in need of improvements to both their economic and physical conditions,” according to a city release. Residents and business owners within the MRA districts, who were sent community surveys as part of the planning process, are invited along with other Clovis residents to attend the t...
Honor, dedication, sacrifice and trust are a few words that come to mind when you think about someone who has given so much for not only people they know and love but for millions of other they have never met. Veteran is too simple of a word; unfortunately, in the almost 250 years we have been a country, no one has found one that can incorporate everything it means. When someone signs up to be in the military, they agree to give everything to honor and serve our country. They wrote a blank check payable to the United States...
I was wrong. I was sure Donald Trump would win easily, in spite of years of political and personal attacks from his various opponents. I knew there was “Anyone but Trump” sentiment out there, but I just couldn’t imagine anyone but a few people on the fringe would actually vote for Joe Biden. The last time I was this surprised at people taking a candidate seriously was when I discovered that people were actually considering Bill Clinton a credible choice back in 1992. Some...
When Americans woke up last Wednesday, they still weren't sure who had won the presidential election as ballots were still being tabulated in several pivotal states. But New Mexico was not one of them. Despite rhetoric raising concerns of absentee balloting fraud, untallied or discarded absentee ballots, a Postal Service overwhelmed with mailed ballots, vulnerable drop boxes, long lines that would discourage in-person voting and not enough polling sites in general, the election went smoothly in New Mexico. By 7:34 a.m. last...
Farwell native recognized in selection process CANYON — A Farwell native was one of more than two dozen recognized as part of West Texas A&M’s Intern of the Year award selection process, according to a college release. Kylie Scott, plant, soil and environmental science major from Justin and the student body president, was honored as the top intern Friday during a Zoom reception for her work at Corteva Agriscience's Plainview Research Center. The award is designed to honor an outstanding student who has participated in an int...
PORTALES - Eastern New Mexico University's Theater Department is debuting its final virtual production of the 2020 season Thursday. The show titled "You're on Mute" was written by students under the direction of Ricky Quintana, a theater instructor at ENMU. "You're on Mute" will run 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, with a 2 p.m. Sunday show. All shows will be free over Zoom but attendees are asked to register in advance at www.enmu.edu/TheatreLive. The title refers to the...
CLOVIS — The Curry County Commission met for nearly three hours Tuesday, with the primary reason for the meeting taking just five minutes. With no major problems to report, County Clerk Annie Hogland directed commissioners through a quick canvassing board meeting where she detailed one of the busiest election seasons in memory with a record turnout of 15,152. Hogland said the high turnout — with 8,875 early in-person voters, 3,354 mail ballots and 2,923 Election Day voters — meant every day felt like its own election day. “Th...
Due to the pandemic, many traditional ways of commemorating Veterans Day have had to be canceled. Public parades, ceremonies at local schools and veteran associations, and most other in-person activities will not take place due to health and safety concerns. However there are other opportunities for veterans, and those who want to show their appreciation for veterans, to make the day memorable. Part of the United War Veterans Council’s efforts to organize socially distant and virtual activities for this year’s Veterans Day in...
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be problematic for eastern New Mexico, with 224 cases reported in three days through Curry and Roosevelt counties. The influx in cases is causing difficulties for medical communities, public entities and schools - with Clovis Municipal Schools temporarily shutting down a meal site and shifting an elementary school back to remote learning. Monday saw the region record 61 new COVID-19 infections - 51 in Curry County, 10 in Roosevelt -...
