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Jail logs - June 22
Booked The following were booked into local jails Wednesday through Thursday: Clovis • Carlos Jesus Torres, 33, possession of drug paraphernalia, conspiracy to commit unlawful use or possession of methadone • Joshua Mark Martinez-Hemm, 40,...
By Record: Inmate called accomplice from jail day before escape
CLOVIS — A man accused of hiding escaped inmates was told about last Friday’s escape from the Clovis jail before it occurred, according to court records filed Thursday in Curry County Magistrate Court. Aaron Clark, one of three county inmates... Full story
Judge: Escapees, officer not eligible for bond
CLOVIS — The three men charged with escaping from the Clovis jail on Friday — and the jail officer accused of helping them - appeared via video in Curry County Magistrate Court on Wednesday.... Full story
Events calendar - June 21
Today • Preschool storytime — 10 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7840 • Colour Creators — 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Project: Operation Gratitude cards. Information:...
Former daycare worker arrested
CLOVIS — A former daycare worker fired for fighting in front of more than a dozen 4-year-old children was arrested Wednesday. Elizabeth Parrez, 25, is charged with 13 counts of abuse of a child (does not result in death or great bodily injury) and... Full story
Meetings calendar - June 21
Today • Clovis City Commission — 5:15 p.m. at North Annex of Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7828 • Curry County Health Council — Noon at administrative complex, 417 Gidding St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-6009 • ENM...
Animal shelter petition may have been prompted by miscommunication
PORTALES — The Portales animal shelter dominated the public comment portion of Tuesday’s Portales City Council meeting. A misunderstanding regarding the shelter’s euthanasia policy may have led to the public outcry. Animal rescue workers... Full story
Water authority to consider lease on new office space
CLOVIS — The Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority could have a new home following today’s meeting. The board is scheduled to vote on a lease agreement for a new office space. The ENMWUA currently works out of 809 Parkland Drive, Suite A,...
City to consider wording on cats and dogs
CLOVIS — The Clovis City Commission will consider clearing up language on what it means for cats and dogs to run at large and decide on whether to accept a negotiation on property liens. According to the ordinance up for introduction at today’s 5...
Pages past - June 21
On this date ... 1958: Clovis police arrested 12 people for gambling at Teddy's Shine Parlor, 521 W. First St. The Clovis News-Journal reported: "Those weren't the popping of shoe shine rags echoing...
Jail logs - June 21
Booked The following were booked into local jails Tuesday through Wednesday: Clovis • Leo Arellano, 23, failure to appear on misdemeanor charge • Joann McClendon, 39, failure to pay fines • Jena Bender, 28, bringing contraband into jail •...
Escaped inmates back in custody
CLOVIS — Three inmates who escaped from the Clovis jail on Friday were captured Tuesday after a standoff with police at an apartment near Dennis Chavez Park. Shots were fired, but the nearly... Full story
Detention officer booked into jail
CLOVIS — A corrections officer accused of helping three inmates escape the Curry County Adult Detention Center Friday is back at the center. This time, it’s on the other side of the cell doors. Sarina Dodson, 28, was booked into the detention...
Tucumcari man fatally shot during hostage situation
TUCUMCARI — A Tucumcari man was fatally shot by a Quay County sheriff's deputy during a hostage situation early Tuesday morning in Tucumcari. Robert Roybal, 55, was killed by a single shot fired just after 4:50 a.m. A release from the New Mexico...
Pages past - June 20
On this date ... 1988: Members of the Clovis Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Division were looking for ways to re-open discussions with a business developer. Duncan Bonnell had been consideri...
Events calendar - June
Today • Medicaid Member Day — 1 p.m.-4 p.m. at Portales Memorial Bulding. Questions, answers, renewal and enrollment. Information: 575-627-5566 • Tiny tots storytime — 10 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7840...
Meetings calendar - June 20
Today • Curry County Chamber Board — 11:30 a.m. at chamber boardroom. Information: 575-769-7828 Thursday • Clovis City Commission — 5:15 p.m. at North Annex of Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7828 • Curry County Health...
Jail logs - June 20
Booked The following were booked into local jails Monday through Tuesday: Clovis • Eloy Bailon, 26, concealing identity, probation violation • Trina McReynolds, 46, driving while license suspended or revoked • Anthony Williamson, 19, failure...
Records: Officer accused in escape was alone
CLOVIS — Court records filed on Monday show Sarina Dodson, the Clovis detention officer accused of assisting in Friday’s escape of three detainees from the Curry County Adult Detention Center,... Full story
Roosevelt inmates tending garden
PORTALES - Jailhouse jalapeños: coming soon, perhaps, to a plate near you. They're not really any different from other jalapeños, only that they are one of a number of crops in progress right now...
New rec center on Portales agenda
PORTALES — After its last meeting included lengthy and often contentious public input regarding the city of Portales potentially turning its rec center into an entertainment venue, tonight the Portales City Council will discuss ideas for a new... Full story
Texico man pleads guilty to theft of livestock
MULESHOE — A Texico man pleaded guilty Friday to theft of livestock charges in Muleshoe. Jeffrey Provence, 52, received a two-year deferred sentence and paid restitution to Frontera Feedyard for selling company cattle as his own for nearly four...
Reporter's notebook: Just a preview
Eastern New Mexico University's newest architecture won't have its grand opening until late August, but a very small tour is taking place today. Jeff Elwell, president of the Portales campus and...
Pages past - June 19
On this date ... 1963: The five digit Zone Improvement Program was nearing implementation and area post offices were about to receive their ZIP codes. The Clovis Sectional Center had 21 affiliate...
Events calendar - June 19
Today • Lego Club — 1 p.m. at Clovis Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7840 • Clovis High School Wildcat Marching Band History — 6:30 p.m. presentation with Norvil Howell at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7840...
