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  • Q&A: New commissioner introduces herself

    Landry Sena, The Staff of The News|Updated Mar 16, 2024

    Editor’s Note: This is one in a continuing series of interviews with local officials. Gail Tarson was recently elected to serve on the Clovis City Commission. Q: Tell me about yourself, your family, your background, etc. A: I grew up in a small Arizona town similar to Clovis in culture and climate. I was raised in a two-parent household with six siblings, a mix of brothers and sisters. I was raised on caring discipline and unconditional love. I am married to Todd Tarson who works for UPS. Todd and I will celebrate 23 years...

  • Meetings calendar - March 17

    Updated Mar 16, 2024

    Monday *City of Clovis Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Committee – 5:30 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654 Tuesday *Roosevelt County Commission - 9 a.m., Commission Room, Roosevelt County Courthouse, 109 W. First St., Portales. Information: 575-356-5307 *Clovis Civil Aviation Board — 5:30 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: Amanda Brungart at 575-763-9618 *Clovis Municipal Schools board — 5:30 p.m., Board...

  • Roosevelt County races contested

    Landry Sena, The Staff of The News|Updated Mar 16, 2024

    Editor’s note: Primary elections across New Mexico are scheduled June 4, with early voting beginning May 7. The general election is Nov. 5. We asked candidates in contested Roosevelt County commission races for their background and “Why do you want this job?” Here are their responses: District 1 Fabian Munoz (Republican) Q: Tell us about yourself. A: I am a Mexican American, and I was born and raised in Portales. I’m 28 years old. I have kids. I live in the community, I love this community. I’ve been everywhere in...

  • Local entities fare well in capital outlay funding

    Madison Willis, The Staff of The News|Updated Mar 12, 2024

    Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham last Wednesday signed the Fiscal year 2025 state budget and the capital outlay spending bill for New Mexico, providing nearly $1.8 billion in projects throughout the state. Local officials said they were largely pleased with the funding. The budget totals $10.21 billion in recurring spending, which is 6.8% more than FY 2024, according to a news release from the governor’s office. The release stated there is a “historic high” of 32.5% in reserves. “The budget I signed … represents a...

  • Morris re-elected Clovis' mayor

    Madison Willis, The Staff of The News|Updated Mar 9, 2024

    Clovis voters on Tuesday were pretty clear: They didn't want change on the City Commission. That especially held true with the mayoral race. Incumbent Mayor Mike Morris defeated opponent Misty Bertrand, 1,780 votes to 487. Morris said he believed it was his experience and vision that won him the race. "I believe the community recognizes that I have the experience and values to represent Clovis and lead us to the future," Morris said. Bertrand did not respond to requests for co...

  • Meetings calendar - March 10

    Updated Mar 9, 2024

    Today *Daylight saving time begins – turn clocks ahead one hour Monday *City of Portales Planning and Zoning meeting – 5:30 p.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. 7th St., Portales. Information: 575-356-6662 *Clovis Astronomy Club – 7 p.m., Room 221, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Use west parking lot entrance. Information: 757-846-7509 Tuesday *Curry County Commission – 9 a.m., Commission Chambers, Curry County Administration Complex, 417 Gidding St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-6016 *City of Clovis...

  • Planned site for center south of PRMC in Clovis

    Grant McGee, The Staff of The News|Updated Mar 9, 2024

    The site for the planned Regional Behavioral Health facility will be on West 21st Street south of Plains Regional Medical Center. The site was revealed when Clovis City Commissioners voted unanimously Thursday at a regular commission meeting to buy 16 acres of land and an adjacent smaller parcel at 2521 and 2521 1/2 W. 21st St. The cost, $361,942 plus closing costs, will come from $10 million in capital outlay money from the New Mexico Legislature for the facility. Clovis City Manager Justin Howalt told commissioners the prop...

  • Tarson, incumbents win Clovis city seats

    Grant McGee, The Staff of The News|Updated Mar 9, 2024

    Gail Tarson believes she won the District 2 seat on Clovis’ City Commission because she represents the conservative values and priorities of the community. “As a small business owner, I understand the importance of fiscal responsibility and economic growth. My commitment to upholding traditional family values resonated with many voters who prioritize stability and traditional principles,” Tarson wrote in an email to The News after Tuesday’s municipal elections. Incumbents won the day as voters returned Chris Bryant, H... Full story

  • Pages past, March 6: Alamo falls, Peter Bailey remembered

    David Stevens, The Staff of The News|Updated Mar 5, 2024

    On this date ... 1836: Peter James Bailey III died, along with other Tennessee Mounted Volunteers, in the battle of the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. For Bailey’s service to Texas, his heirs received land parcels that are now in Archer, Baylor and Hamilton counties. Bailey County in the Texas Panhandle is named in Bailey’s honor, according to the Texas State Historical Association. 1912: A slumber party had been given in honor of Misses Beulah and Georgia Stewart at the...

  • Meetings calendar - March 6

    Updated Mar 5, 2024

    Thursday *Clovis Community College Board of Trustees – 8 a.m., CCC, 417 Schepps Blvd., Room 512, Clovis. Information: http://www.clovis.edu/about/administration.aspx or 575-769-4003 *Clovis City Commission - 5:15 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 Saturday *Curry County Republican Party second Saturday breakfast — 9 a.m., K-Bob’s Steakhouse, 1600 Mabry Dr., Clovis. Information: email [email protected] Sunday Daylight Saving Time begins...

  • Meetings calendar - March 3

    Updated Mar 5, 2024

    Monday Portales Municipal Schools board - 6 p.m., Board Room, L.C. Cozzens Administrative Offices, 501 S. Abilene, Portales. Information: 575-356-7000 Tuesday *City of Clovis municipal officer election – 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Voting sites include Colonial Park Golf Course, 1300 Colonial Parkway; Youth Recreation Building, 1504 E. Seventh St.; Roy Walker Community Center, 316 W. Second St.; Trinity United Methodist Church, 1320 W. 21st St.; and City of Clovis Fire Substation #5, 220 W. Brady Ave., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828...

  • Early voting wraps up; Election Day Tuesday

    the Staff of The News|Updated Mar 2, 2024

    Thirteen candidates are seeking six positions in Tuesday’s Clovis municipal elections. Early voting ended Saturday. The next opportunity to vote is Election Day. Polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. City Clerk LeighAnn Melancon said 770 Clovis voters had voted early as of mid-afternoon Friday. Four years ago, Clovis had 19 municipal candidates seeking positions and 1,929 voters came out prior to Election Day. Melancon said there are five city polling places for Tuesday: • The Roy Walker Recreation Center, 316 W....

  • Stage 3 restrictions remain, city council looks at geophysical survey

    Landry Sena, The Staff of The News|Updated Feb 26, 2024

    The Portales City Commission warns residents to prepare to continue conservation efforts after concluding the city will be staying in the stage 3 water restrictions at Tuesday’s meeting. The city has been in stage 3 since last summer. Councilman Eldon Merrick said in the discussion the peak demand in Portales is close to 5 million gallons a day, and that they are in a deficit of 1,000 gallons a minute. “There’s no way we could reach that peak demand… I know everyone hates to hear that, but I don’t see any other...

  • Meetings calendar - Feb. 25

    Updated Feb 24, 2024

    Monday *City of Clovis Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Committee – 5:30 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654 Tuesday *Curry County Commission – 9 a.m., Commission Chambers, Curry County Administration Complex, 417 Gidding St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-6016 *Clovis Municipal Schools board — 5:30 p.m., Board Room, CMS administration building, 1009 Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-4300 *City of Clovis Animal Control Policy Task Force – 5:30 p.m.,...

  • Candidates field new questions at forum

    Madison Willis, The Staff of The News|Updated Feb 24, 2024

    Economic development was among the main issues Thursday as candidates for the March 5 municipal elections gathered for a third forum. Global One Media hosted the most recent two-hour forum at the Clovis-Carver Public Library, with Raymond Mondragon as the moderator for the event. Twelve of the 13 candidates attended, each fielding five questions with just one minute to speak. The only candidate missing from the forum was Josefita Griego, who is seeking the District 4 Commissio...

  • Candidates square off on crime at forum

    Madison Willis, The Staff of The News|Updated Feb 23, 2024

    Crime is on the mind of area residents and political candidates. That was the primary takeaway from the political forum hosted Monday by radio station KTQM. Greg Southard and David Lansford hosted the two-hour event, which featured 12 of the 13 candidates seeking municipal positions in the March 5 election. The only candidate missing from the forum was Mayoral Candidate Misty Bertrand. Candidates pulled questions at random, while also given the option to answer other candidates’ questions with 60 seconds allotted to speak....

  • Events calendar - Feb. 18

    Updated Feb 17, 2024

    Today *The Lunas in concert with special guest Beth Mead – 2-4 p.m., Floyd Community Church (formerly Floyd Methodist Church). Ken, Kim, Nate, and Anne Luna join multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Beth Mead for a free performance. Donations accepted, but not required. Monday *Presidents’ Day *Women United Luncheon — 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Program by Marissa Lucas, financial advisor. Luncheon served at noon. Tickets: $20 for Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) members and their...

  • Meetings calendar - Feb. 18

    Updated Feb 17, 2024

    Monday *Presidents’ Day Tuesday *Roosevelt County Commission - 9 a.m., Commission Room, Roosevelt County Courthouse, 109 W. First St., Portales. Information: 575-356-5307 *Curry County Republican Party luncheon — 11:30 a.m., K-Bob’s Steakhouse, 1600 Mabry Dr., Clovis. Information: email [email protected] *Affordable housing town hall – 6-7:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Discussion on housing needs in Clovis facilitated by City of Clovis consultant Consensus...

  • Q&A: Ward C appointee talks plans, issues

    Madison Willis, The Staff of The News|Updated Feb 17, 2024

    Editor’s note: This is one in a continuing series of interviews with local officials. Preston Elkins is the recently appointed Portales city council member for Ward C. Q: What motivated you to apply for city council? Have you run in previous years? Were you planning on running in the next election? A: My motivation to apply for city council was my children; I did not grow up here but I married into a family that did and I want to be able to make a difference in Portales for their future. In the past year or two, there have...

  • Commissioners approve license plate cameras

    Grant McGee, The Staff of The News|Updated Feb 17, 2024

    License plate recognition cameras have been given the OK for purchase and installation by the Clovis City Commission. Commissioners unanimously approved the $58,400 expenditure for 16 cameras at Thursday’s regular session. Clovis Police Department Deputy Chief Trevor Thron outlined the need for the LPRs in the city in an email to the news before the commission meeting. “Flock Safety’s License Plate Recognition cameras operate by capturing images of passing vehicles’ license plates. These images are then processed...

  • Pages past, Feb. 14: Portales preacher elects to stay

    David Stevens, The Staff of The News|Updated Feb 13, 2024

    On this date ... 1921: Two men accused of criminal activity from Nebraska to Texas and New Mexico had been arrested in Kenna. Local authorities became involved when the men gave a forged check to purchase a rifle and ammunition in Hereford. From there, they purchased gasoline in Bovina, then other guns in Texico and Elida, all with forged checks using different names. Officials said the men's journey began in Omaha, Neb., in a stolen Jordan roadster, which they soon traded...

  • 81 vote early in Clovis as of Monday

    Grant McGee, The Staff of The News|Updated Feb 13, 2024

    It’s been eight days since early voting for Clovis city elections began Feb. 6. Clovis City Clerk LeighAnn Melancon reports as of Monday 81 of the city’s registered voters cast early ballots. “The early voting at this time is typical. I think turnout is higher during a mayoral election,” Melancon said. Melancon hopes with articles in the paper and the candidate forums it will help people make up their minds and come in and vote. “Social media has been more active in providing information to voters in this election,...

  • Clovis municipal elections

    Updated Feb 10, 2024

    Election Day: March 5 Early voting: Under way through March 1 at City Hall; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays (Feb. 17-March 2) at North Plains Mall Candidates Mayor Misty Bertrand Mike Morris (I) Commission District 1 George Jones (I) Commission District 2 Victoria Robledo Gail Tarson *Commission District 3 Doug Pettigrew Debbie Zamora (I) Commission District 3 Helen Casaus (I) Bryan Davis Paul Nelson Commission District 4 Chris Bryant (I) Josefita Griego Dean Hardage *- Two-year term; all others four-year terms...

  • Candidate Q&As: Clovis City Commission District 2

    Landry Sena, The Staff of The News|Updated Feb 10, 2024

    Editor’s note: This is one in a series of interviews with candidates in the March 5 city of Clovis elections. Gail Tarson will run against Victoria Robledo. Incumbent Lauren Rowley declined to run for re-election. Early voting began Tuesday and runs through March 2. Victoria Robledo Q: Describe yourself in two or three sentences. A: I’m a person that wears many hats, from mother to women’s rights activist all the way to volunteer coordinator. There’s so much that I cover. I’m an ordinary citizen that is advocating...

  • City candidates address forum questions

    Madison Willis, The Staff of The News|Updated Feb 10, 2024

    Clovis’ elected officials should set aside their personal beliefs and work to represent every city resident. That’s what resident Taylor McCoy said Thursday night as she spoke to candidates for the March 5 city election. McCoy spurred discussion on representation of minority groups such as the LGTBQ+ community. About half of the two-hour Curry County Democratic Party forum at Clovis’ La Casa Senior Center was centered around the issue. She said it was “heartbreaking” and she often felt “unrepresented” by the lac...

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