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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Air Force Special Operations Command officially released the 2012 Air Force Command Screening list, Dec. 14. Among the nearly 400 senior leader assignments revealed, the list named the Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., next 27th Special Operations Wing commander. Col. Tony Bauernfeind will assume command of the 27 SOW sometime during upcoming 2013 summer. An exact change of command date has not yet been determined. Colonel Bauernfeind currently serves as the 1st Special Operations Group commander at Hurlburt Field, Fla., where he... Full story
Today Preschool Storytime — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library. Jingle All the Way for grades K-6th. Information: 356-3940. Chamber Board of Directors meeting — 11:30 a.m. Clovis-Portales Chamber of Commerce. Information: 763-3435. Teen Programs — 4:30 p.m.: Wii Wednesday-Just Dance 2 for children ages 13-18. Information: 356-3940. Read with Kona — 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Chris and Kona (the dog) will be at the library in the children's area. Clovis-Carver Library. Information: 769-7840. Toddler Time — 10 a.m. Reading to children...
This is more rambling than most of my ramblings, so please forgive me. But Friday's shootings in Newtown have left me unable to keep a straight thought. I can't imagine how it is for parents, and I'm glad I only have to imagine at this point. I've heard a lot of reactions to the shootings, and some I just want to dismiss as quickly as possible, so here goes. - Trust me, we ARE blaming the shooter. We don't want to enable another one. - If we wait for the people pushing a status-quo agenda to say today's the right day to...
- Today's focus: Family O - Household members: 4 - Children: 3 - Special circumstances: Single mother works full time. She pinches her pennies as much as she can, but does not leave much for other things. She really wants her children to have a nice Christmas, but finances this year make it tough. - Clothing needs: Boys size large/32, shoe size 9; boys size large/34, shoe size 9; girls size 4, shoe size 9. - Toys list: Boy, 11, wrestling action figures; boy, 10, bicycle tubes, scooter or sports stuff; girl, 3, dolls or... Full story
This is more rambling than most of my ramblings, so please forgive me. But Friday's shootings in Newtown have left me unable to keep a straight thought. I can't imagine how it is for parents, and I'm glad I only have to imagine at this point. I've heard a lot of reactions to the shootings, and some I just want to dismiss as quickly as possible, so here goes. n Trust me, we ARE blaming the shooter. We don't want to enable another one. n If we wait for the people pushing a status-quo agenda to say today's the right day to...
Our nation is reeling from another unfathomable shooting tragedy and is searching for ways to prevent it from happening again. "It," of course, is the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre last Friday in Newtown, Conn. Twenty precious children, all ages 6 and 7, and six teachers were gunned down by a madman who then turned one of his weapons on himself. Not surprisingly, President Obama spoke movingly and politically Sunday night at a prayer vigil in Newtown. He said government needs to do more to make schools safer for our... Full story
I wouldn't have left home to come to Portales if I wasn't serious about my writing. It has been nearly a year since I've been home and I wouldn't say I'm worn down but I'm getting pretty antsy as my trip back home approaches. I've practically had tunnel vision this past week, focusing on getting my job done so I can be with my family. And since Christmas is the biggest time of year for us, I couldn't skip being with my 91-year-old grandmother or my new nephew. I traveled a lot in college, so call me crazy, but I also miss... Full story
Police are investigating a report of an armed robbery that occurred around 11:57 p.m. Monday at 713 W. First St., according to Portales Police Chief C. Douglas Jones. According to Jones, an officer responding to a call about an armed robbery was told by the caller that two males entered his residence with a weapon and took his television. Jones declined to give additional information, citing an ongoing investigation. — Staff report...
The following candidates filed today for school board seats in Roosevelt County. The election is Feb. 5 Portales - Position 3 — Alan W. Garrett - Position 4 — Antonio Roque Sanchez Jr., Kathleen I. Cooper Dora - Position 2 — John A. Mohon, Kenner Carrasco - Position 4 — Jana C. Roberts - Position 5 — Gary William Simpson, Ray Pallares, Wayne Allan McAlister Elida - Position 3 — Garland G. Creighton - Position 4 — Virginia Ann Clemmons - Position 5 — Scott L. Burton Floyd - Position 1 — Douglas Lynn Hughes, Vicki L. Banister...
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs: Sunday 2:11 a.m.: Caller reported criminal damage to a home, 300 block of East Kaywood. 2:38 a.m.: Caller requested a close patrol due to suspicious activity, 200 block of Maple. 4:29 a.m.: Caller reported a suspicious subject in the area, 900 block of East Second. 6:46 a.m.: Caller reported someone broke into his vehicle, 1300 block of South Avenue B. 6:56 a.m. Caller reported a stolen a vehicle, 400 block of Main. 9:30 a.m.: Caller reported a found animal, 400 block...
A recently opened city microbrewery has injected a new flavor and livelihood to the downtown area. Clovis native and beer enthusiast Justin Cole, owner of Roosevelt Brewing, said his first week opening his microbrewery and restaurant surpassed his expectations. "It's been very good," Cole said. "We've been full pretty much during business hours. Most people seem to be very thankful and appreciative of our business." Cole's love for crafting beer inspired his desire to bring this new venue to the area, excited to offer craft...
In about three months, Portales residents will be able pay their utility bills online, but the decision to attach a $2 convenience fee with that service left Portales City councilors in deadlock, twice. City councilors stuck to their guns Tuesday night at their bi-monthly city council meeting, with three voting for and three voting against a suggested $2 convenience fee for credit card users to pay their bills online. City Manager Tom Howell said offering this service to customers would cause an expense to the city's utility...
U.S. "massacre events" since 1966 total 36 and nearly 350 murders — a profile of a nation that has lost its soul and its connection with its Creator! This is reflected not only in these demonic acts of carnage, but also in our media and leaders who ask the endless string of empty "Whys." "Political correctness" doesn't allow an answer based in the truth. The "massacres" are a horrific summation, but should this shock a nation indifferent to 1,000 unborn souls aborted every day and nearly 50 million since 1973? Today, human l...
For the Portales Lady Rams, it was a brief respite at home. JOSHUA LUCERO: CMI correspondent Portales freshman Sheraya Cox looks for a way around Lubbock Christian's Ashlee De La Cruz during Tuesday night's girls matchup at the Ram Athletic Center. The Lady Rams notched a 41-26 win. Taking advantage of their only game at the Ram Activity Center until Jan. 11, PHS got 14 points and 10 rebounds from junior post Savannah Vincent and 13 points from freshman post Kambrey Blakey to beat Lubbock Christian 41-26 on Tuesday night.... Full story
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Eastern New Mexico University's women fell behind 10-0 and 17-4, then battled back to make a game of it for a while against host Alaska-Anchorage's AT&T Hoop Classic Tuesday night. Freshman guard Alyssa Hutchins hit what turned out to be a back-breaking 3-pointer as time expired in the half, and the Seawolves used a 22-0 run in the second half to bury the winless Zias 82-40. Senior forward Alysa Horn led four Anchorage players in double figures with 16 points, while senior guard Sasha King added 14 points... Full story
PROVO, Utah — When a Division II basketball team ventures into a 20,000-plus arena to take on the likes of Brigham Young, it's usually not a matter of if but when the home team will open up a comfortable margin. JIM MCAULEY: (Provo) Daily Herald Eastern New Mexico's Phil Henry dunks during the first haf of Tuesday game against at the BYU Marriott Center in Provo, Utah. For the Cougars, in a 95-62 victory over Eastern New Mexico University on Tuesday, that came at the end of the first half. BYU (7-3) eventually built on a 1... Full story
Air Force Special Operations Command officially released the 2012 Air Force Command Screening list, Dec. 14. Among the nearly 400 senior leader assignments revealed, the list named the Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., next 27th Special Operations Wing commander. Col. Tony Bauernfeind will assume command of the 27 SOW sometime during upcoming 2013 summer. An exact change of command date has not yet been determined. Colonel Bauernfeind currently serves as the 1st Special Operations Group commander at Hurlburt Field, Fla., where he... Full story
