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  • 8-year-old Clovis girl autopsied

    the Staff of The News|Updated Dec 19, 2020

    CARLSBAD — An autopsy of an 8-year-old Carlsbad girl who was born in Clovis revealed more details about her death, allegedly at the hands of her father. Juan Lerma of Carlsbad remains in the Eddy County Detention Center on charges he killed Samantha Rubino. He is scheduled to go on trial in April. The autopsy report, acquired by KRQE, shows Samantha died of blunt head trauma and had numerous bruises on her body. The report said she may have died as long as 48 hours after those injuries occurred. Samantha Rubino moved in w...

  • Chamber mulling banquet options

    the Staff of The News|Updated Dec 19, 2020

    CLOVIS — The traditional Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce Banquet is not happening in 2020 like it did in 2019 and all of the years that preceded, just like pretty much any gathering. Chamber board members discussed ideas for having some kind of celebration, with Executive Director Ernie Kos stressing the need to celebrate the work of citizens and President Greg Southard, whom nobody would argue received an optimal year to serve. “We have had so many people that have stepped up and done incredible volunteer wor...

  • City seeking sign input

    the Staff of The News|Updated Dec 19, 2020

    CLOVIS — The city of Clovis’s Planning and Zoning Commission is considering changes to the city’s sign code and is seeking public input. A release from the city indicates the commission discussed proposed changes during a Dec. 2 study session. The session is part of an effort to revise the 1988 code to comply with Supreme Court requirements as outlined in Reed v. Town of Gilbert. The code’s intent is to regulate signs within the city in regard to design, location, size and purpose, while protecting property values, neighbo...

  • Pages past, Dec. 20: From Lynyrd Skynyrd to Randolph Scott

    David Stevens, Publisher|Updated Dec 19, 2020

    On this date ... 1950: Ned Houk, a Clovis grocery store owner, had filed his candidacy for election as city commissioner in District 1. James Massey, a railroad brakeman, had also filed for the position. Houk won the race with 199 votes, compared to 34 for Massey and 48 for Fred Brooksher, a third candidate. 1960: A 79-year-old woman was hospitalized after a careening car driven by a 16-year-old boy smashed into her bedroom, knocking her and her bed 13 feet across her room. Ma...

  • Clovis school board celebrates district musicians

    Kevin Wilson, Editor|Updated Dec 19, 2020

    CLOVIS — Clovis school board members celebrated some of the district’s top musicians, and prepared for a special election that is now less than two months away. The Curry County Clerk’s Office will conduct the all-mail election, with ballots due at the office by 7 p.m. Feb. 16. Ballots will be mailed to all registered voters in the school district starting Jan. 19, with voters asked to approve a $10 million general obligation bond and a capital improvements tax. The funds would go towards renovations at Barry Eleme...

  • Governor reports record high in deaths

    Lily Martin, Staff writer|Updated Dec 19, 2020

    Governor Lujan-Grisham's weekly COVID-19 update began with a grim milestone for the state. She reported that a total of 48 New Mexicans passed away on Thursday, a record high that brought total deaths to 2,097. “I am very concerned,” Lujan Grisham said, “that 48 may not be the highest number we see in the next several weeks.” Also high were hospitalizations, with 852 patients hospitalized for COVID-19 on Thursday and 162 on ventilators. The state, Lujan Grisham said, took 234 days to reach 1,000 deaths, but only another...

  • On the shelves - Dec. 20

    Updated Dec 19, 2020

    The books listed below are now available for checkout at the Clovis-Carver Public Library. The library has reopened to the public, but patrons can continue to visit the online catalog at clovis.polarislibrary.com or call 575-769-7840 to request a specific item for curbside pickup. “Silent Knit, Deadly Knit” by Peggy Ehrhart. Pamela has been in merry spirits since her artsy daughter Penny returned home from college for the holidays. But their mother-daughter bonding time gets cut short when a terrified Penny stumbles upon the...

  • Senior calendar - Dec. 20

    Updated Dec 19, 2020

    Curry Resident Senior Meals Association 901 W. 13th St., Clovis 575-762-9405 All meals served with 2% milk and tossed salad w/dressing Monday: Frito pie, pinto beans, mixed veggies, pears Tuesday: Sausage & sauerkraut, black-eye peas, cornbread, fruit cobbler Wednesday: Scrambled eggs, sausage link, potatoes, pancakes, banana (serving time 9 a.m.-11 a.m.) Thursday: Closed Friday: Closed Friendship Senior Center 901 W. 13th St. 575-769-7908 Virtual events via City of Clovis Senior Center Facebook page. Monday: 9 a.m. virtual...

  • Club notes - Dec. 20

    Updated Dec 19, 2020

    Beta Phi Five members attended the December ESA meeting, held Dec. 12 at the Church of God in Clovis. Treasurer and meeting host Collene Baldwin conducted the meeting in the absence of President Jennette Bass and Vice President Katy Lowery, who were unable to attend. Chaplin & Educational Director Patsy Lorenz gave a talk about the birth of Jesus and the three Magi. Recording Sec. Royce Lorenz did roll call and read the minutes of the November meeting. The chapter sold three cases of pecans for a money project. Last month...

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