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State Sen. Greg Nibert will have two opponents in the June 4 Republican primary while Curry and Roosevelt County Commission seats will also be contested. Filing date for the primary was last Tuesday. Write-in candidates can still file this Tuesday. Nibert, appointed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham earlier this year to succeed longtime Sen. Stuart Ingle, R-Portales, will face competition from Roswell’s Larry Marker and Elida’s Pat Boone. No Democrats filed to run for the District 27 Senate seat, so it will likely be decided... Full story
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On this date ... 1951: A review of Roosevelt County Hospital’s first six months in operation found the average patient stay was four days. The hospital had admitted 492 patients, and 140 babies had been born. About 11 girls were born each month, compared to 10 boys born. The hospital had recorded five deaths in its first six months. 1951: Two Texas youth had been released to the custody of their parents after they “startled Portales” a week earlier when they were caught with 205 pounds of stolen explosives, The...
Today *Spring Arts and Crafts Show – 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Free admission. More than 50 vendors. Food and drink available for purchase. Information: 575-935-5000 *Senior Spa Sunday – 1-5 p.m., TJ Nails and Spa, 621 Pile St., Clovis. Free hair washing, nail trims, and manicures to men and women ages 65 and up. Free refreshments provided by Tropical Twist Cafe and Daylight Donuts of Clovis. Information: 575-935-8008 Monday *Ongoing registration for the 50-Plus Senior Olympic Games ...
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...
Three candidates for the Clovis Community College president position explored the area and were interviewed by the college’s trustees last week. Each candidate was given the opportunity to speak with several employee constituencies and the public before meeting with trustees. Each candidate was questioned by elected officials, representatives from Cannon Air Force Base and the public. After those public forums, the audience was encouraged to fill out a survey so they could give feedback for trustees review. “All the...
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...
Volunteer fire departments, dispatch, and fire and EMS along with the Portales Fire Department (PFD) signed an agreement to hire Dr. Ronald Carver as their medical director. The motion to enter into an agreement with Carver was passed on a unanimous vote by the Council at their regular meeting Tuesday. “Medical direction is required for all EMS services,” councilor Veronica Cordova said. Carver is an ER doctor in Lovington and has been an EMS medical director for several years across south eastern New Mexico, according...
Clovis police are looking for an armed robber who struck the Wienerschnitzel restaurant just before midnight Thursday. “Employees told the officers they were preparing to close the store when an armed man entered the store demanding money,” according to a news release from Clovis police. “Employees described the suspect as a light-skinned male, approximately 6 foot tall, wearing a mask and gray hooded sweatshirt. Employees said the man threatened them with the firearm demanding money from the cash registers.” After...
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...
TUCUMCARI -- The New Mexico State Police officer slain near Tucumari on Friday was responding to a request to help a motorist with a flat tire. Justin Hare parked behind the disabled vehicle, NMSP Chief Troy Weisler said, and was shot moments later. "The suspect exited his vehicle and approached Officer Hare's passenger side window," Weisler said in a videotaped message released Saturday. "A short conversation ensued about repairing his tire, and Officer Hare offered to give... Full story
Responding to calls from stranded drivers with broken-down cars is a regular feature of the job for New Mexico State Police. But Officer Justin Hare, who was shot and killed while on duty Friday morning, was known for taking that task to the next level. "If he saw a car or a pickup on the side of the highway, he was always stopping to try to help them," said Jason Goen, a Tucumcari mechanic and tow truck driver who regularly worked alongside Hare for years. "When you call out... Full story
Is there someplace I can take my old eyeglasses where they’ll get used? The Clovis Evening Lions Club takes used eyeglasses, according to club President Mona Burns. “Any of the eye doctors in Clovis have the boxes where you can drop off your old eyeglasses. There’s also a large yellow container at S & S Supermarket where you can drop old glasses,” Burns said. Burns said the club goes through them. The club doesn’t take the eyeglass cases. “We box them up and take them to Midland, Texas, where they are analyzed...
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 Curry County commission races for their background and “Why do you want this job?” Here are their responses: Curry County Commission District 4 Seth Martin I am a fourth-generation farmer, small business owner, elected county official, and deacon at the 16th and Pile Church of Christ. I’ve been...
The Curry County Commission unanimously approved a hospital claims policy that would increase the income eligibility criteria. The resolution was passed in 2012 and more recently in 2020. “What it currently does,” Lance Pyle, county manager said at their regular meeting Tuesday, “is increases the minimum income.” For a single, one person household, the income would increase from $19,000 to $25,000 and for a 2 person plus, it would increase from $30,000 to $35,000. The effective date is April 1, 2024. According to the...
Every elementary school in the Clovis Municipal School district may be impacted in some way when officials submit their Facilities Master Plan to the state later this spring. “There is potential for closure and repurposing” in recommendations that will be made to the school board on Tuesday night, Superintendent Renee Russ said. “There are shifts in boundaries, where some students and staff will transition, and other recommendations …” Deputy Superintendent Jay... Full story
SANTA FE – The state Supreme Court on Thursday ordered a new trial for the Portales daycare providers who left two children unattended in a hot car in July 2017. Sandi and Mary Taylor in 2019 were each sentenced to 36 years in prison after they were convicted of reckless child abuse. One of the girls in their care – 22-month-old Maliyah Jones -- died, while the other -- 23-month-old Aubri Loya -- suffered serious injury before recovering. According to a news release from the Court: “In a split decision, the Court...
The Clovis-Curry County Chamber of Commerce has announced its most recent Retail Rockstar winner is Fuller Supply Co. Fuller Supply will receive the award in a presentation at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at its business at 1315 E. Grand Ave. The company is a plumbing, HVAC and electrical supply store. Fuller Supply was nominated for the award by the most recent Retail Rockstar winner, Clovis Furniture Exchange & Mattresses Too....
Zia Powersports has moved from its location on Prince Street to one of Clovis’ largest buildings at 2600 Mabry Drive. In an interview with The News in December, Owner Tanner Gearn said the move would happen in the first quarter of 2024. Gearn described the move from the North Prince Street location as a “big positive adjustment for us.” “There’ll be better customer parking and more space for our employees,” Gearn said in December. Gearn added the store will offer motorcycles, ATVs, “side-by-sides,...
Rinconcito Mexico is a new food truck in Clovis. Owners Barbara Nava and her husband Carlos Rosas have set up the truck just off the corner of North Prince Street and Commerce Way behind Optical Source. Nava says Rinconcito Mexico’s specialties are their tortas, tacos and flautas. “Our tortas are huge. A favorite is our Torta Cubana: Four kinds of meat, an egg, it’s huge,” Nava said. Another specialty is Rinconcito Mexico’s flavors. “They are straight from Mexico City,” Nava said. Nava and Rosas are originally...
Historically viewed as a fringe belief system, Christian nationalism has become a considerable force in American politics, particularly as it relates to the current Republican Party. A new survey from Public Religion Research Institute and the Brookings Institution revealed more than 50% of Republicans believe the country should aspire to become a devoutly Christian nation by ascribing to the fundamentals of Christian nationalism, or, at a minimum, identifying with such...
The five finalists for the president’s job at Clovis Community College are scheduled to make on-site visits beginning today. Each finalist is expected to speak with college employee constituencies and the public, according to a CCC news release. Candidates and the date they’re scheduled to be on campus are: • Jonathan Fuentes (today), vice president of academic partnerships at Odessa College in Odessa, Texas. • Barbara Beebe (Thursday), president of Western Texas College in Snyder, Texas. • Morgan Phillips...
Editor’s Note: This is one in a continuing series of interviews with local officials. Sharon Rowley was recently hired as the new superintendent for the Portales Municipal School district, succeeding Johnnie Cain who is retiring. She has previously worked in the Portales district and is currently principal at Fort Sumner schools. Q: Tell me about your background, who you are, and how you got here. A: I moved to Portales in 1986 to go to school and to go to Eastern New Mexico University and got my degree there. I started...
New Mexico is the deadliest state for pedestrians, according to rankings by the Governors Highway Safety Association. It’s been that way since 2016, and the most recent GHSA preliminary report, released late last month, has New Mexico ranked No. 1 for 2023 as well. The Albuquerque area was deadlier than ever for those on foot last year, with drivers striking and killing a record 56 people and surpassing the previous record of 49 in 2021. And Clovis is trending with the state’s largest city. Clovis Police Department...
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...