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Michael Ulibarri, age 63, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024. Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, April 21, 2024, 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm at 718 E Luna Drive, Hobbs, NM. Rosary will be Thursday, April 25, 2024, 6:00 pm at The Chapel, 1500 Thornton Street, Clovis, NM. Memorial Mass will be on Friday, April 26, 2024, 10:30 am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 108 Davis Street, Clovis, NM with Father Eli Valadez officiating with a burial to follow at Mission Garden of...
Rita Peña, age 78, of Clovis, NM passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Rosary to be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024, 10:00 am and a Memorial Mass to follow at 10:30 am, at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 108 Davis Street, with Father Eli Valadez officiating. Nathan Peña, Rhyan Segovia, O.J. Peña, J.J. Peña, Matthew Segovia, and Justin Garza will serve as honorary pallbearers. Rita was born on May 23, 1945, to Antonio Peña and Manuela Montoya in Clovis, NM. She enjoyed work...
On this date ... 1951: A Hereford family was asking Clovis-area residents to be on the lookout for their cocker spaniel named Blondie, last seen headed in the direction of home from Fort Sumner. Blondie and her family were visiting Fort Sumner when the dog “decided she didn’t like it” and started east, the Clovis News-Journal reported. 1956: Law officers were on the lookout for 15 prized bantam chickens stolen from a locked chicken house at 1312 E. 10th in Clovis. The victi...
Kelley’s Bar and Grill has changed to a four-day-per-week operation, according to a post on its social media account. New hours listed by the business at 2208 N. Prince St. are 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesdays, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursdays, and 4 p.m. to close on Fridays and Saturdays. The post read the business is closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday....
Teddy R. Blair III (Trae), age 34, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Visitation will be held at Muffley Funeral Home, 1430 N Thornton St. in Clovis, NM, on Thursday, April 18, 2024, from 1:00 to 6:00 PM. Services will be held Friday, April 19, 2024, at 11:00 AM at The Chapel, 1500 Thornton St. in Clovis. He was born to Ted Blair and Dolores (Chavez) on August 9, 1989, in Portales, NM. Trae married his wife, Tori (Teague), in Portales, NM on July 11, 2020. He loved...
Wendell Wayne Blair passed away at the age of 68 in Lubbock, TX on Monday, April 8, 2024. Memorial Service will be held at First Christian Church, 1700 N Main Street in Clovis, NM on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 11:00 AM. He was born on March 27, 1956, in Clovis, NM. He was loved by his parents Gene W. Blair and Norma C. Blair (Bremer). Wendell married the love of his life, Norma J. Blair at the First Christian Church in Clovis, NM on May 11, 1980. Wendell was a learned man, h...
Memorial service for David Allen Williams, age 78, of Clovis, New Mexico, is scheduled for 11:00 AM MST, Thursday, April 18, 2024 at First Methodist Church in Clovis with Rev. Jeb Archey of Clovis officiating. David died Sunday, April 14, 2024 in Lubbock, Texas. He was born November 24, 1945 in Clovis to Charles and May Lea (Morse) Williams. He married Connie Marie Rebell in Denver, Colorado on July 19, 1970. Honorary Pall Bearers will be Senator Pat Woods, Steve Ray, Stan...
LOS ANGELES - O.J. Simpson, whose rise and fall from American football hero to accused murderer to prison inmate fueled a rancorous public drama that obsessed the nation and spawned debates over race, wealth, justice and retribution, has died from cancer, according to a family member's statement on X. Simpson was once the country's most admired athlete, a formidable running back who broke records with grace and determination. He became a crossover star, lending his handsome...
The Clovis Community Chorus, along with ENMU choirs are gearing up for two concerts that will take place on April 20 and 23. Tami Martin, Clovis Community Chorus Director and Jason Paulk, Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities for Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU), have teamed up to bring Carl Orff's Carmina Burana to the area. Paulk will conduct both performances. "It's going to be really neat," Martin said. "Orff composed this piece for large orchestra, chor...
On this date ... 1935: “Black Sunday” brought what’s still considered the worst dust storm in High Plains history. “A mountain of blackness swept across the High Plains and instantly turned a warm, sunny afternoon into a horrible blackness that was darker than the darkest night,” the National Weather Service reports on its website. “Winds in the (Texas) Panhandle reached upward of 60 mph and, for at least a brief time, the blackness was so complete that one could not see the...
Today *Clovis Home and Garden Show - cancelled Monday through Thursday *Friends of the Portales Public Library used book sale – Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, all books are “pay what you can.” Any stock remaining stock is free from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. All proceeds benefit programs at the library. Information: 575-356-3940 *Pintores Art League Spring Fling art show – Commons Area, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Open to all levels of artisti...
Monday *Roosevelt County Commission special meeting - 9 a.m., Commission Room, Roosevelt County Courthouse, 109 W. First St., Portales. Information: 575-356-5307 *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 Republican Party luncheon — 11:30 a.m., K-Bob’s Steakhouse, 1600 Mabry Dr., Clovis. Information: email [email protected] Thursday *Clovis Community Colle...
Clovis Municipal Schools has scheduled a community meeting for 7 p.m. Wednesday to review the Facilities Master Plan and related proposals. The meeting is at Marshall Auditorium. “This meeting is being held for the community in an effort to encourage public participation and to provide information about the Facilities Master Plan process,” a CMS news release stated. “Opportunity for questions and public comment will be announced during the meeting.” School officials have said they are considering school closures and repurpo...
The City of Clovis has five openings on three of the city’s boards and committees. There are three vacancies on the Economic Incentive Board for a citizen representative from District 1, a citizen representative from District 2 and an industry representative i.e. manufacturing, warehousing and transportation. The City is seeking one representative to serve on the Civic Center Policy Board. The City has one vacancy on the Public Works Committee for one citizen member from District 4. Those who are interested in filling any o...
No announcement was made concerning a new president for Clovis Community College at the conclusion of Wednesday’s regular meeting of the college’s Board of Trustees. “The board is looking forward to making an announcement on the new president for Clovis Community College in the not too distant future,” Board Chair Lora Harlan told The News after the session. Robin Jones is CCC’s interim president. Jones has been interim president in the wake of the resignation of Charles Nwankwo last year; she plans on retiring July 1. F...
The Roosevelt County Commission unanimously approved a grant application that would provide funding for various renovations at the Roosevelt County Courthouse. At their regular meeting Tuesday, Kevin Spears with the Ninth Judicial District Court told the commission what renovations were needed upstairs, including improvements to the restrooms and jury room. “The total cost of the project would not exceed $1 million,” Spears said. The cost would be just over $858,000 and the county would cover only 50%, which would be aro...
A plane crashed a little after 4 p.m. Monday at Portales Municipal Airport, but no injuries were reported. According to a news release from Portales Fire Chief T.J. Cathey, the Portales Fire Department responded to the scene with five units. Cathey said the three people in the plane are from Texas. “They had stopped at the Portales airport to refuel,” Cathey told The News Wednesday. Cathey had no additional information on the identity of the pilot or passengers. “I just know they weren’t from here, they were headed home,...
What was the business at 2208 N. Prince St. before it was Kelley’s Bar & Grill? According to records at the Curry County Assessor’s Office, 2208 N. Prince Street was once “Shur Grow Behhen” Building Sales, originally owned by Leon Williams. “That was in the 1950s early ’60s, I believe. The business name is what’s on the record. There are no specific dates on this information,” Curry County Chief Deputy Assessor Candace London said Tuesday. The stadium at Clovis High School bears Williams’ name. “Leon Williams was a car...
Portales City Council members on Tuesday unanimously named city Fire Chief T.J. Cathey their interim city manager. Council member Veronica Cordova said Cathey will be interim manager until June 21 or until the Council finds a successor to Sarah Austin, who was fired early this month. Cathey said it’s his understanding he will be paid $5,538.46 twice a month “as an incentive in addition to my regular pay check.” “He understands that should we find somebody to take the job … That will be the end of that contract,” Portales Ma...
Editor’s note: This is one in a continuing series of interviews with local officials. Amber Hamilton is the county manager for Roosevelt County. Q: What is the jail situation these days? Are you short of detention officers? How many prisoners are you averaging? A: Roosevelt County has been averaging 64 detainees (per day) in 2024. There are 31 total positions at the facility with two vacant positions. Interviews are ongoing as personnel are working to fill these two slots. The Detention Center continues to provide c...
It’s time again for the Clovis Music Festival. This year’s headliners will include the rock band Gin Blossoms and country music’s Kip Moore who will headline the 37th annual event. “You don’t get this in Clovis every day,” said Kim Tipton, events coordinator for Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce. Other performances, all taking place at the Curry County Events Center, will include Bowling for Soup and a Pink Floyd laser spectacular, which will be a laser show along to the music of the popular ’70s band. A schedule of eve...
Editor’s note: Content in this report may not be appropriate for younger readers. A Clovis massage parlor owner and her associate are facing federal racketeering charges after allegations their employees offered illicit commercial sex. Shaoping Wen, 64, and Xu Wang, 41, were charged with conspiracy to use interstate travel in aid of racketeering enterprises, court records show. They were arrested March 24. Records show Wen is the owner of several massage parlors across New Mexico and Texas, including one in Clovis, two in C...
La Fiesta restaurant at Fifth and Main streets in downtown Clovis officially opened with a ribbon cutting last Wednesday hosted by Clovis MainStreet. “La Fiesta is owned and operated by Rudolfo and Irene Gonzales. The Gonzales’ have come to Clovis from Mexicali in the Mexican state of Baja,” Dominique Chairez said. Chairez is on the board of Clovis MainStreet. Chairez described the restaurant as “family oriented, faith oriented and home style.” “It’s got its own Baja California spin. The little gem on their menu are the...
The Clovis Civic Center’s home and garden show set for this weekend has been canceled. Civic Center General Manager Sarah Stevens said the cancellation was “due to unforeseen circumstances,” but declined to elaborate. Home/garden show fans aren’t all out of luck. The Curry County Events Center still expects to host its show June 1-2. “By moving Pioneer Days to May we had to push the home and garden show to June,” said CCEC General Manager K.C. Messick. Messick said the Events Center and Civic Center previously held home/g...
Concerns have been raised by the overseers of Clovis’ Norman Petty Studios over the use of the Petty name and other points by the Clovis-Curry County Chamber of Commerce. “It has come time to draw a line in the sand. I’m writing to let you (and others) know that we are not working with the Chamber and do not approve of the actions they are taking in association with our intellectual property and items,” Greg Walker wrote in a letter to Clovis City Manager Justin Howalt that was obtained by The News. Walker is managin...
