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Major retailer heading to Clovis mall
Grant McGee, The Staff of The News|Updated Feb 19, 2023
A major retailer’s interest in locating to Clovis resulted in the chain’s new store having a planned fall opening -- and the North Plains Mall having a new owner. Big R, the Pueblo, Colo.,-based retailer, plans the opening in late October and a grand opening in November, Chief Operating Officer Adam Carroll said via email last week. Carroll said the store will be occupying the former Sears location at the mall. “The store will occupy 42,000 square feet plus a 25,000 square foot outside display yard,” Carroll wrote. Carroll...
In tribute: Cherrie Hayden: Working mom, wicked sense of humor
Betty Williamson, Correspondent|Updated Feb 19, 2023
At 74, Clovis real estate agent Cherrie Hayden was still listing homes and had no intention of ever retiring - in fact, "she wouldn't have," according to her son, Scott. Hayden died Jan. 25 after some ongoing health challenges took an unexpected turn for the worse, her family said. Her friends and family agree on this: She was a true people person, with a blazing work ethic, a "wicked sense of humor" and a heart that reached out to others in ways that will be forever...
Pages past, Feb. 19: POW not dead - he was getting married
David Stevens, The Staff of The News|Updated Feb 18, 2023
On this date ... 1946: Don Holderman of Portales was a prisoner of war but he did not die because of the hard labor forced upon him, Holderman was glad to report. Holderman’s name was among those listed as killed as war trials got under way in Tokyo. “Holderman was too busy getting ready to marry Miss Maxine Watkins of Portales ... to be concerned over the mistake,” the Clovis News-Journal reported. 1956: Items recently reported stolen to Clovis police included a pair of fe...
THURSDAY PREPS: Dora contingents wrap up 6-0 district slates
the Staff of The News|Updated Feb 18, 2023
DORA – Dora’s basketball teams wrapped up perfect runs through District 4-1A on Thursday night, with the boys defeating Elida 72-59 while the girls bested the Lady Tigers 52-11. In the boys game, the Coyotes (19-6, 6-0) gradually built their lead, outscoring the Tigers 27-23 in the final stanza to put the game away. Senior Steven Masini netted a personal-best 41 points for Dora while senior Kegan Rodriguez was next in line with nine points. For Elida (9-13, 3-2), junior Seth Jimenez finished with 22 points and senior Jos...
Events calendar - Feb. 19
Updated Feb 18, 2023
Today *Dominique Barrera junior trumpet recital – 3 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. In collaboration with Miles Massicotte. Information: 575-562-2377 Monday *Presidents Day Tuesday *Books and Babies: “Shape Up” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open ages 0-3. Information: 575-356-3940 *Afterschool S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, math): Wii MarioKart — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergar...
Meetings calendar - Feb. 19
Updated Feb 18, 2023
Monday *Curry County Commission special meeting – 9 a.m., Commission Chambers, Curry County Administration Complex, 417 Gidding St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-6016 Tuesday *Roosevelt County Commission - 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 Wednesday *City of Clovis Public Works Com...
Local stargazer photographs Green Comet
De Baca County News, Syndicated content|Updated Feb 18, 2023
FORT SUMNER - A green-hued comet has made its closest approach to Earth, attracting night sky watchers from across the Northern Hemisphere. Among those who caught a glimpse of the celestial object as it passed across the sky – for the first time in 50,000 years – was Lee Simnacher of Fort Sumner. Simnacher photographed C/2022 E3 (ZTF) with his 4.5-inch Evscope Unistellar telescope, one of seven telescopes he uses to watch the night sky. He said his mother got him int...
Proposed legislative budget passes state House
The Santa Fe New Mexican, Syndicated content|Updated Feb 18, 2023
SANTA FE -- At the halfway point of the 60-day legislative session, New Mexico’s proposed budget is halfway to the governor’s desk. The $9.43 billion spending plan, which includes average 5% pay raises for state government employees and leaves room for rebates for taxpayers, is headed to the Senate Finance Committee after passing the House 52-17 on Thursday. Seven Republicans joined all 45 Democrats in the House in voting to advance House Bill 2. During a three-hour discussion and debate on the spending plan — the highe...
Jail log - Feb. 19
Updated Feb 18, 2023
Booked The following were booked into local jail (Tuesday - Friday): Clovis • Brandon Wood, 29, assault with intent to commit a violent felony, possession of a firearm or destructive device by a felon, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, resisting, evading or obstructing an officer, failure to appear on misdemeanor charge • Terance Abeyta, 21, non-residential burglary, larceny • Mitchell Mc Eldowney, 37, battery, non-residential burglary, conspiracy to commit reporting/record violations • Mariah Saul, 28, aggravated battery...
Report: Fatal fire started in kitchen
the Staff of The News|Updated Feb 18, 2023
ur people in Clovis on Jan. 12 began in the kitchen area, according to a report released Friday by the state fire marshal. The report stated the cause was “undetermined,” but investigators “could not rule out the portable stove or electrical system from the area of origin” as the possible source. The blaze killed Tia Nabours, 43; Christopher James, 41; and Joshua Ward, 33, officials have said. A fourth victim remained unidentified this weekend. The home was at 511 1/2 Wallace St. The victims were discovered during fire su...
Official offers high wind travel tips
the Staff of The News|Updated Feb 18, 2023
With this last week’s high wind conditions in eastern New Mexico, those with the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Department want to remind drivers hitting the road how to stay safe under these conditions. Officer Wilson Silver, the Public Information Officer for NMSP, suggests several tips that he says drivers may want to follow if they find themselves in strong winds when traveling to their destination. First, Silver said to plan ahead. “Check the weather before leaving and allow extra time to reach your destination,” Silve...
ENMU fees to remain the same for 2023
the Staff of The News|Updated Feb 18, 2023
RUIDOSO -- The Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents on Friday approved a motion to keep tuition and fees the same for the 2023 fiscal year. Regents, meeting in Ruidoso, also approved grants and discussed enrollment, which is up by 7.8% from spring 2022. ENMU’s new chancellor, James Johnston, was in attendance, along with Board President Phillip Bustos, ENMU-Roswell President Shawn Powell and ENMU-Ruidoso President Ryan Trosper....
School shooting hoaxes plague state
The Santa Fe New Mexican, Syndicated content|Updated Feb 18, 2023
BERNALILLO — Cars manned by anxious parents lined the edges of Bernalillo High School on Thursday after local law enforcement received a false report of a fatal shooting inside the cafeteria. The report may have been a hoax — one of many throughout the state and the nation in the past several days — but that didn’t stop mothers like Miranda Armijo from fearing the worst. “I just needed to get my kids out,” Armijo said as she waited for her son and daughter to emerge from the campus in the small town north of Albuquerque...
Portales officials hear presentation on business
Landry Sena, The Staff of The News|Updated Feb 18, 2023
Portales City Council, at their regular session Tuesday, learned of a proposal to bring an industry to the area that will provide an estimated 400 jobs. Glenn Bell with Drought Adaptation Industries (DAI) and scientist Robert Hockaday with Tucumcari Bio-Energy gave their presentation titled, Native Soils, which went in depth about waste use savings for the City of Portales. Based on norms and averages, Bell said their project would "save the city 45 million gallons of potable...
Clovis man to run concealed carry class for area women
Landry Sena, The Staff of The News|Updated Feb 18, 2023
One Clovis man is putting on a concealed carry class for women, starting towards the beginning of April. Mike Thomson is a certified conceal carry and firearms instructor in the state of New Mexico, and he said he believes this kind of class doesn’t only help women, but really, anyone. “I truly feel everyone can benefit from taking this class as a way to confront any questions or fears they may have about firearms,” Thomson said. “I teach with a very hands-on approach.” He said the class also covers everything from basic gun...
District attorney announces four convictions
the Staff of The News|Updated Feb 18, 2023
CLOVIS – Ninth Judicial District Attorney Quentin Ray announced convictions in four separate cases this month. Ray reports Marcus Lewis, 21, was found guilty by a jury of shooting at or from a motor vehicle, three counts of aggravated assault upon a peace officer with a deadly weapon, felon in possession of a firearm, aggravated fleeing from a law enforcement officer, three counts of shooting at or from a motor vehicle and failure to give immediate notice of accidents. He was also found to have discharged a firearm during t...
Area legislators oppose abortion, gender-affirming bills
Steve Hansen, The Staff of The News|Updated Feb 18, 2023
Opposition is unanimous from Curry and Roosevelt county’s all-Republican state legislators to pending bills related to abortion and gender-affirming medical treatment, and regulation of firearms. As of Thursday, the House had not taken a floor vote on House Bill 7, which would require appropriate health care providers in the state to perform abortions and other reproductive services, along with sex-change care when requested. It had been on the House calendar for three days. Left up to the Curry and Roosevelt delegation, h...
A look at fentanyl use in eastern New Mexico
the Staff of The News|Updated Feb 18, 2023
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), fentanyl is a major contributor to fatal and nonfatal overdoses in the U.S. What does fentanyl use in eastern New Mexico look like? Robert Telles, Captain with the Clovis Police Department, answers that question. Telles said they've started to see a noticeable increase in the amount of fentanyl being found here in the area over the last couple of years. "Fentanyl is highly addictive and provides a greater high t...
Lon Graham to replace retiring Matt 25 director
Grant McGee, The Staff of The News|Updated Feb 18, 2023
Lon Graham has been a pastor for the past 17 years in east Texas and Washington state. He thought it was time for a change. Graham will assume the Executive Director post of Clovis' Matt 25 Hope Center on Thornton Street March 1. Graham replaces Steve Reshetar who retires Feb. 28. Graham and his wife Amy have three daughters and a son. The family arrived in Clovis in November. The move came after a conversation between Graham and a man he described as his best friend....
Mayor hopes for 'thousands' at hiring event
the Staff of The News|Updated Feb 18, 2023
Clovis Mayor Mike Morris is hoping “thousands” of young people show up for Clovis Hires at Clovis Community College Feb. 28. Morris has described it as a hiring event, not a typical job fair. More than 50 employers will be there. “I want to find a way for young people to see it clear for their education and career,” Morris said of next Tuesday’s event that will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Morris spoke of the inspiration for Clovis Hires which happened last spring when state Cabinet Secretary Yolanda Montoya-Cordova, the Secre...
Clovis zoo adding some 'roos
Landry Sena, The Staff of The News|Updated Feb 18, 2023
Things are hopping at Hillcrest Park Zoo. Two baby kangaroos arrived Friday. The joeys, a male and female, are both around 7-8 months old, according to zoo Director Damian Lechner. He said the zoo has had kangaroos before, but it has been quite a while. Lechner said the zoo is trying to locate animals into geographical areas across the park. He said officials are also trying to focus on animals that will do well in eastern New Mexico's climate. The kangaroos are from...
Business owner to go to court over parking issues
Grant McGee, The Staff of The News|Updated Feb 18, 2023
Robert Vilandry just wants easy-access parking for his customers. The city of Clovis says those parking spots in front of the Bullet Bob Has It store on Main Street are for everyone. Vilandry said last week he plans to go to court Monday to try and reason with City Hall. “It’s because of my parking signs and my sweeping flags,” Vilandry said. “These things are on city property. It might be city property, but I don’t see the problem. It’s not bothering anyone.” Daron Roach, director of Building Safety for the city, provide...
Pedestrian in accident dies in hospital
Grant McGee, The Staff of The News|Updated Feb 14, 2023
A woman hit by a car last week died Friday in a Lubbock hospital, police said. Lisa Gutierrez-Ruiz, 43, was hit just after 9 p.m. the night of Feb. 6 near the intersection of Seventh and Jones streets in Clovis, police Capt. Roman Romero said. The driver of the vehicle, 16, was on scene when police arrived and assisted in the investigation, Romero said. The investigation continues, but no charges had been filed in connection with the case as of Tuesday. According to the report from the Clovis Police Department, the vehicle...
Residents raise objections to parks membership fee
Grant McGee, The Staff of The News|Updated Feb 14, 2023
Clovis City commissioners on Feb. 2 voted to approve a plan for the city’s Parks and Recreation Department that will charge annual membership fees -- $50 per person. This has not set well with some area residents, according to Parks and Recreation Director Russell Hooper. “I’ve received several emails, several phone calls,” Hooper said. “I’ve seen the social media postings.” Hooper said many of those who have called him are saying the city is targeting people and groups. “People are calling, arguing for their group, their le...
U.S. shoots down fourth object
Bloomberg News, Syndicated content|Updated Feb 14, 2023
The U.S. military had never shot down an object in American airspace before taking out a Chinese balloon off South Carolina earlier this month. Now it’s becoming a near-daily occurrence. The sudden spate of U.S. jets blasting unidentified objects of mysterious origin from the skies has provoked so much befuddlement — not to mention panic — that Pentagon officials were forced to field questions about the issue Sunday night, just as Americans were tuning into the second quarter of the Super Bowl. One reporter even asked if it w...