Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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On this date ...
2006: Portales had a new fire chief.
Raul Muniz had 23 years experience in firefighting.
He succeeded Jesse Mowrer, who had retired.
1991: Curry County had installed a fire escape at the jail.
Workers were also installing shatterproof glass in the area.
1956: Seven people had been arrested at the Garcia Pool Hall, 1001 W. Grand in Clovis, and charged with gambling.
Four pleaded guilty and were fined $15 each. The others pleaded not guilty and were released on $25 bond.
Augustine Urioste and Elijio Martinez pleaded guilty to allowing gambling in a public place and running a gambling game, respectively, and each paid a $50 fine.
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