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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Clovis and Portales residents can expect some snowfall this weekend. National Weather Service Meteorologist Randall Hergert said on Tuesday the high today and Thursday is expected to be around 50 degrees Fahrenheit during the day. Nighttime temperatures are expected to stay around the mid-20s, he said. The daytime high temperature is expected to be a little bit lower heading into the weekend, with highs of around 43 degrees on Friday and 40 degrees on Saturday, Hergert added. Hergert said Clovis and Portales both have a 50...
A former Clovis Municipal Schools teacher and Eastern New Mexico University instructor was introduced as one of two members in the next class of the New Mexico Activities Association Hall of Fame. Lela Goar was introduced Tuesday, along with Rio Rancho Public Schools Athletic Director Bruce Carver, as the 2017 inductees. The two will be honored at a March 9 luncheon and induction ceremony at the Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid and be introduced during a state basketball...
CLOVIS — The city of Clovis’ public works department is closing the 1200 block of East Brady St. 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, according to a release from the city. The block will be closed for a sewer line replacement. Information: Danny Zamora, 575-760-6618....
CLOVIS — A Norman, Oklahoma, woman was killed Monday night in a car crash involving a stolen vehicle. Kori Lynn Woods, 31, died on the scene after riding in a stolen Chevrolet Silverado, which crashed into a metal fence on the intersection by Brady Avenue and Hull Street, according to information supplied Tuesday by the New Mexico State Police. At 6:30 p.m. Monday, NMSP officers pursued a stolen Chevrolet Silverado driven by Kyle Mawhorter, 29, of Las Vegas, New Mexico. The pursuit began on mile marker 433 on U.S. Highway 7...
A man accused of shooting a Clovis police officer earlier this year has had a motion to suppress denied on unrelated 2015 charges of drug possession and assault on a peace officer. Anthony M. Baca, 34, was in court on Nov. 15 asking evidence in the 2015 case be suppressed. Judge Fred Van Soelen ruled a Nov. 30, 2015, early-morning stop on Anthony M. Baca, 34, was permissible under case law. His trial for the charges is scheduled for Feb. 7. Baca’s attorney, Brett Carter, argued a Clovis Police Department patrolman who s...
At one time in America we had financial crises that were reported as “panics,” as in the “financial panic of 1873.” Panics were considered too harsh a term to describe a financial decline so they became depressions, as in the “great depression of the 1930s.” Once again depressions became too harsh to define a financial downturn so they became recessions, as in “the great recession of 2008.” A recession is defined as a financial downturn wherein your neighbor loses his job....
CLOVIS - So far, junior guards Jakeem Wynn and Brandon Romero have been able to give the Clovis High boys basketball team some punch this season. It's only two games, but both reached double figures for the second time, including Wynn with 25 points, as the Wildcats pulled away from Dumas for a 58-37 win in Tuesday's home opener at Rock Staubus Gym. He also had 26 points in Saturday's season-opening 100-74 loss at defending Class 6A state champion Rio Rancho, while Romero...
PORTALES — December has several local events in store for families to celebrate the holiday season together. The Little Miss Merry Christmas Pageant will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Yam Theatre, and will see one of this year's seven contestants awarded the title of Little Miss Merry Christmas for raising the most money for the white Christmas lights on businesses in downtown Portales. Fridaywill see the 30 annual Christmas Light Parade and Jubilee, in which local orga...
Today's family in need: This young couple are expecting their second child. He is still a minor so finding employment is almost impossible. "They are good parents who regularly attend church and they came to The Salvation Army seeking help," said Salvation Army Corps Officer Lt. Kelly Berggren. "The father will be turning 18 soon and at that time they plan to be married. The employment situation should change at that time also. They are just asking for help this Christmas for...
On this date 1976: Curry County 4-H had presented more than 200 awards during its annual banquet. New council officers included President Jay Lynn Blackburn and Vice President Perri Hathorn. Pam Southard was the new secretary. 1971: A cold front had moved into eastern New Mexico, bringing snow flurries in addition to below-freezing temperatures. "Most communities in the Eastern Plains were under a thick blanket of fog today following favorable sunny weather (the day before),"...
As part of a nationwide effort to bolster nonprofit fundraising and volunteering endeavors, #GivingTuesday was established five years ago — designated for the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Rooted in online communications, #GivingTuesday was initiated by the 92nd Street Y in New York City. Meanwhile, last year marked the beginning of #GivingTuesdayNM, which established a statewide New Mexico coalition to promote volunteerism and philanthropy during a season in which community need and consumerism are at peak levels. “It tak...
A wide assortment of issue advocates who oppose the president-elect have reacted to Donald Trump’s victory with emotions ranging from serious and legitimate concern to hysteria. Organizations that advocate for immigrants in the country illegally are among those spreading fear that is unlikely to match reality. Without question, Trump often spoke in harsh terms when discussing illegal immigration during both the primary and general elections. In late August, after meeting with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto, Trump se...
New Mexico Secretary of Education Hanna Skandera released the 2016 School District Report Cards for each of the state’s 89 public school districts Tuesday, with Clovis Municipal Schools garnering a C letter grade while the Grady and Texico school districts weighed in with A grades. Melrose Municipal Schools received a B. The grade on Portales Municipal Schools’ 2015-2016 district report card was a B — up from a C for 2014-2015. Dora Schools received an A, while Elida, Floyd and Fort Sumner Schools all received a B. Officials...
The following is a sampling of calls for Portales police, fire and sheriff: Monday • 11:08 a.m.: Ambulance requested, 500 block South Avenue F • 11:47 a.m.: Domestic in progress, 1900 block South Avenue I • 12:06 p.m.: Ambulance requested, 200 block South Roosevelt Road U • 1:05 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident without injuries, 200 block North Chicago Avenue • 1:33 p.m.: Theft report, walk in • 4:08 p.m.: MVA hit and run, 900 block North Avenue K • 4:20 p.m.: Criminal sexual contact, walk in, report taken • 5:51 p.m.: Ambulance...
In the 'nothing's sacred anymore' category, the first strains of the song "Alice's Restaurant Masacreee" that I heard this Thanksgiving were sung by a group of soldiers. The group is called Six-String Soldiers and they have the greatest job in the military. They play concerts and make music videos while playing guitars, banjo and mandolin. They're pretty good, I "liked" them on Facebook a long time ago, which is why I heard the song. But this column isn't really about singing...
It is once again the season to remember the less fortunate. On one hand, you shouldn't need an annual reminder to be good to other people, but on the other hand, sometimes it's fortunate the calendar has a few such reminders built in. If someone wants to help those in need, there is nothing stopping her from freely giving her own money and time to those she feels deserve help. Yet most who feel more money should be spent on their favorite government programs are never content...
The following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Monday • 6:29 a.m.: Failure to pay fines, 800 block of Mitchell Street • 7:51 a.m.: Criminal damage up to $1,000, 1200 block of North Sycamore Street • 8:06 a.m.: Larceny up to $500, 3700 block North Prince Street • 9:46 a.m.: Criminal damage up to $1,000, 500 block of North Pile Street • 9:54 a.m.: Harassment, phone, 100 block of East Second Street • 9:59 a.m.: Criminal damage to property of a househ...
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 Cimarron River — Stream flow below Eagle Nest on Monday was .42 cfs. We had no reports from anglers this week. Conchas Lake — Fishing was slow to fair using blade baits and jig and grub combinations for walleye and...
