Curry County traffic stop yields suspect in Bernalillo homicide by vehicle
The Staff of The News|Updated Jan 31, 2023
A man wanted in a Bernalillo County homicide by vehicle case was apprehended during a Curry County traffic stop Friday night. Curry County Adult Detention Center Administrator Mark Gallegos said Robert J. Archuleta, 67, of San Jon, was brought to the CCADC by a New Mexico State Police officer as those arrested on outstanding warrants are to be taken to the nearest jail. Archuleta is facing homicide by vehicle and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs charges in the death of Alejandro de la Cruz Perez last July at...
Elder named to post with state Space History Commission
the Staff of The News|Updated Jan 31, 2023
Donald C. Elder III, Professor of History at Eastern New Mexico University as well as a local radio personality, has been appointed as the Vice-Chair of the New Mexico Museum of Space History Commission. Originally nominated for membership on the commission by Governor Bill Richardson and confirmed by the New Mexico State Senate in 2010, Elder served as the interim Chair of the group in 2020. The commission has oversight of the New Mexico Museum of Space History, located in Alamogordo....
Friday is 'Wear Red Day' for heart awareness
the Staff of The News|Updated Jan 31, 2023
Area residents are asked to wear red clothing Friday to acknowledge February as “Heart Awareness Month” and Friday as “Wear Red Day.” In a Curry County news release it’s noted the Curry County Commission issued a proclamation about “Heart Awareness Month” and “Wear Red Day” at the January County Commission meeting. County administrators are hoping to get as many organizations as possible involved to wear red on Friday to support the cause and those with heart conditions. County Grant Administrator Kristian Price is asking i...
Fort Sumner woman named to Cowgirl 30
Clovis Livestock Market News, Syndicated content|Updated Jan 31, 2023
What started in 2020 as a list of 30 deserving young women leading the way among the varied rural American industries has evolved into 120 of the most promising and gifted female leaders 30 years of age or younger. Among the recipients of the 2023 class is 28-year-old Kylynn Copeland of Fort Sumner, a marketing strategist for The American Quarter Horse Association and the only New Mexico resident to make this year’s list. She and her husband Caz Copeland operate one of the Dinwiddie Family ranches in De Baca and Guadalupe c...
Pages past, Feb. 1: Kiwanis Club preps for pancake sale
David Stevens, The Staff of The News|Updated Jan 31, 2023
On this date ... 1954: Eldon Burk of Clovis, a 126-pound novice entry, defeated George Williams of Cannon Air Force Base to open the fourth annual regional Golden Gloves boxing tournament. The National Guard Armory hosted the competition. 1960: As a result of the late completion of the new Elida gym just a week earlier, Coach Bob Miller announced several schedule changes. The District 6-B Tigers would play at home for the next two weeks, hosting Farwell, San Jon, Texico and...
Public Education Secretary Kurt Steinhaus retires
The Santa Fe New Mexican, Syndicated content|Updated Jan 31, 2023
It's almost as if Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's Cabinet has sprung a leak. Three Cabinet secretaries have said they were departing within the past week - the most recent being Public Education Secretary Kurt Steinhaus, whose retirement was announced Saturday in a news release from the Governor's Office. Steinhaus, a Portales native, follows John Garcia and Dr. David Scrase, who last week said they were leaving the General Services and Human Services departments, respectively....
Co-workers, friends remember EMS worker
the Staff of The News|Updated Jan 31, 2023
A lot of people knew Melinda Shaw, a lot of people liked her and a lot of people will miss her. That's what friends and co-workers of the Melrose woman said about her after learning she died Saturday night in Lea County. New Mexico State Police late Monday had not released any details about the vehicle accident that happened about 10 p.m. Saturday north of Lovington. Shaw worked at Regions One and Three EMS Services in Clovis. Her home was in Melrose where she worked as an...
Winter weather delays school by two hours Tuesday
The Staff of The News|Updated Jan 30, 2023
Clovis and Portales schools will be running on a two-hour delay Tuesday, Jan. 31. The Portales announcement included the reminder buses will be on a two-hour delay. A press release from Clovis Municipal Schools gave the reason for the delay, "Forecasts of extreme freezing temperatures and potential for precipitation." The Clovis releas"e noted "During a two-hour delay, schedules are shifted by two hours to allow additional time for safe travel and improvement of conditions. The Clovis release said, "Bus schedules and school...
Portales school bus collides with tractor-trailer
the Staff of The News|Updated Jan 30, 2023
One Portales school student suffered “some fractures” and was hospitalized in Lubbock until Thursday afternoon, but others injured in a Wednesday morning bus crash were treated for minor injuries and released by Wednesday night, officials said. The bus collided with an 18-wheeler northwest of Portales about 7:30 a.m. State Police Public Relations Officer Wilson Silver said it appears the school bus failed to yield at an intersection and was struck by a tractor-trailer car...
Wintry weather conditions cause school delay
The Staff of The News|Updated Jan 30, 2023
Wintry weather conditions spread over the area from Sunday night into Monday morning. Clovis Municipal Schools will start on a two-hour delay Monday, Jan. 30. School will begin on a 2-hour delay due to poor visibility and extreme freezing temperatures, according to a news release from CMS. CMS invites those who require more information about inclement weather procedures to visit: http://www.clovis-schools.org/operations/inclement_weather.html ....
Events calendar - Jan. 29
Updated Jan 28, 2023
Monday *Last day to donate items for the United Way of Eastern NM Point In Time Count (PIT) for people experiencing homelessness in this area. Donations sought of items including socks, blankets, hand warmers, hats, gloves, scarves, coats, nonperishable lightweight food, gift cards to Subway/McDonald’s, wet wipes, hygiene items, sleeping bags. Donated items may be brought to Matt 25 Hope Center, 1200 N. Thornton, Clovis, or Hope Ministries/Bridge to Hope, 320 S. Ave. A, Portales. Information: call 211 or email s...
Chief justice praises state's judiciary, defends bail system in speech
The Santa Fe New Mexican, Syndicated content|Updated Jan 28, 2023
SANTA FE -- State Supreme Court Chief Justice C. Shannon Bacon delivered the first State of the Judiciary address in four years Tuesday, telling a joint session of the House and Senate that New Mexico's court system is "battered and bruised, strong, resilient, creative, committed and caring." In a session where crime legislation is already piling up at the Roundhouse, Bacon highlighted the rights of the accused in her approximately 30-minute speech, reminding lawmakers of the foundational ideals of the justice system. "We...
Democrats introduce bill to provide $750 governor-backed tax rebates
The Santa Fe New Mexican, Syndicated content|Updated Jan 28, 2023
SANTA FE -- New Mexico taxpayers who received rebates in 2022 are likely to see another round of payments. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said late last year she wanted to use part of the projected $3 billion in new state revenues to provide $750 to individual taxpayers and $1,500 for couples who file jointly. She announced Wednesday the introduction of Senate Bill 10, sponsored by four Democratic lawmakers, which would fulfill her wish. The bill would appropriate $1 billion to provide payments to about 875,000 taxpayers who...
NM lawmakers weigh job candidate secrecy
Albuquerque Journal, Syndicated content|Updated Jan 28, 2023
SANTA FE — This year’s legislative session could bring a dose of sunshine to lobbying inside the Roundhouse. And it could curtail public scrutiny of applicants to serve as school superintendents, county managers or other high-level government positions. The ideas — for more government transparency and for less — are among the hundreds of bills introduced in the first two weeks of the 2023 legislative session. The push for more secrecy in the hiring process for top government jobs gained momentum Wednesday as it cleared...
Minimum wage bills spark fierce debate
Albuquerque Journal, Syndicated content|Updated Jan 28, 2023
SANTA FE — The debate over New Mexico’s minimum wage is far from settled. Just weeks after the state’s minimum wage increased to $12 an hour under the final step-up mandated by a 2019 bill, two new proposals calling for future increases generated heated debate Tuesday at the Roundhouse. After more than three hours of discussion that ranged from enchilada prices to poverty rates around New Mexico, the House Labor, Veterans’ and Military Affairs Committee advanced one bill dealing with the minimum wage, but held off on voting...
Suspect in stabbing to remain in custody
the Staff of The News|Updated Jan 28, 2023
A man suspected of stabbing his wife to death will remain in custody at the Curry County Adult Detention Center. Lloyd Edwards, 69, appeared Thursday before Ninth Judicial District Judge Drew Tatum in a pre-trial detention hearing. Tatum found there was clear and convincing evidence that Edwards is dangerous, and no release conditions would protect the community, according to a news release from District Attorney Quentin Ray. Friday, Edwards appeared in court and was indicted...
Jail log - Jan. 29
Updated Jan 28, 2023
Booked The following were booked into local jail (Tuesday - Friday): Clovis • Cassandra Loomis, 40, failure to pay fines, larceny • Caitlyn Andazola, 21, aggravated assault • Anthony Chavez, 30, failure to appear on misdemeanor charge • Tonkall Rogers, 26, fraud • Gabriel Velasquez, 41, leaving the scene of an accident • Phillip Hobbs, 27, probation violation • Jose Carisales, 25, shoplifting, possession of a firearm or destructive device by a felon, aggravated assault, larceny, failure to comply with specific requirements,...
Pages past, Jan. 29: New post office opens in Clovis
David Stevens, The Staff of The News|Updated Jan 28, 2023
On this date ... 1957: The Long-Bell International Paper Company at 201 Pile in Clovis was having a penny sale — buy one roll of wallpaper at regular price and receive another roll of the same paper for a penny. Patterns that included “rich, modern colors,” ranged in price from 27 cents to 82 cents per roll. 1960: Clovis Municipal Schools had plans to build a new elementary school in hopes of alleviating overcrowding at Highland Elementary. The W. R. Bauske construction firm...
Meetings calendar - Jan. 29
Updated Jan 28, 2023
Monday *Clovis-Carver Library Board – 5:30 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840 Tuesday *Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority – 10 a.m., New Mexico Municipal League Board Room, 1229 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe. Information: 575-935-4262 Wednesday *Clovis Community College Board of Trustees – 8 a.m., CCC, 417 Schepps Blvd., Room 512, Clovis. Information: http://www.clovis.edu/about/administration.aspx or 575-769-4003 Thursday *Clovis City Commission - 5:15...
Local man returns to prison
the Staff of The News|Updated Jan 28, 2023
Johnny Stonelake had told Clovis Police during a SWAT standoff last fall he wanted to go to jail. Tuesday, Ninth Judicial District Attorney, Quentin Ray, announced Stonelake, 48, of Clovis, was ordered back to prison for being in violation of probation. In a news release, Ray wrote Stonelake was convicted in 2014 of criminal sexual contact of a minor. After serving time in the Department of Corrections, Stonelake was placed on probation. Stonelake violated his probation by...
ENMU to host all-you-can-eat chocolate fundraising event
the Staff of The News|Updated Jan 28, 2023
Portales - Eastern New Mexico University’s Department of Art and Culinary Arts program will be hosting an all-you-can-eat “Chocolate Sunday” fundraising event, Feb. 12, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Campus Union Building Ballroom. According to an ENMU news release, “Chocolate Sunday” will feature all-you-can-eat chocolates, live jazz music and a community art auction. All proceeds from the event go toward funding student opportunities in the Department of Art and Culinary Arts program, including special workshops and artis...
Local appointed to governor's early childhood board
the Staff of The News|Updated Jan 28, 2023
SANTA FE – Lula Mae Brown, director of Early Childhood Services for Clovis’ ENMRSH, Inc., has been appointed to the state’s Early Childhood Education and Care Advisory Council. The council has a goal of creating “a more cohesive, equitable, and family-centered early childhood education and care system in New Mexico,” according to a news release from Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. This council replaces an Early Learning Advisory Council. The new council meets federal requirements to have a state advisory early childhood...
Portales Fire Department plagued by shortages
Steve Hansen, The Staff of The News|Updated Jan 28, 2023
Manpower losses due to pay issues and burnout are plaguing the Portales Fire Department, resulting in shortages of emergency medical technicians and firefighters, Portales Fire Chief T.J. Cathey told city councilors Tuesday. Because of the shortages, Cathey said, the fire department has not been able to continue operations at Fire Station 2. Cathey said the station was closed because of insufficient manpower to keep two stations operating with eight firefighters or emergency medical employees on all shifts. In the matter of p...
Clovis officials approve Sixth Grade Academy
Grant McGee, The Staff of The News|Updated Jan 28, 2023
Clovis Municipal Schools sixth graders will be going to their own school this fall as the CMS school board voted 4 to 1 Tuesday to approve the city’s Sixth Grade Academy. “The primary purpose of the Sixth Grade Academy is to create a learning environment designed to help all students successfully bridge from elementary to secondary school by implementing specific academic and social-emotional supports that facilitate a gradual and smooth transition into middle school and beyond,” CMS Superintendent Renee Russ said. Marsh...
NM AG seeks to nullify anti-abortion ordinances
Grant McGee, The Staff of The News|Updated Jan 24, 2023
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has filed an “extraordinary writ” in the New Mexico Supreme Court alleging Clovis, Roosevelt County, Lea County and Hobbs have unlawfully passed ordinances that restrict access to reproductive healthcare in their communities. According to a news release from Torrez, the attorney general’s request to halt the “infringement on women’s rights” came one day after what would have been the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Torrez wrote the ordinances relied on what he terms “a flawed interpr...
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