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Jail Log - June 1

Click Here for Curry County Jail Logs Click Here for Roosevelt County Jail Logs... — Updated 6/1/2023 Full story

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by: The Staff of The News

Man arrested after officer-involved shooting

Monday's incident in which a Curry County Sheriff's deputy discharged his firearm began as a vehicle pursuit and ended in a foot pursuit, Sheriff Mike Reeves said Tuesday.

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by: David Stevens

On this date ... 1914: Portales wrapped up a record-setting month for rainfall that stands today. The city saw 12.67 inches of rain during May.

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by: Ron Warnick

TUCUMCARI -- A jogger encountered the pack of five dogs shortly before they fatally mauled a Tucumcari man in February, and two men approached the bloody scene when the victim still was alive.

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by: Landry Sena

Honoring the fallen

Multiple ceremonies took place in Clovis and Portales on Memorial Day to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. "This isn't simply a day off, this is a day to remember," Col.

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by: the Staff of The News

One of the two suspects in a fatal dog-mauling case in Tucumcari pleaded not guilty to two felony charges in district court Wednesday.

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Four individuals are set to be recognized Saturday at this year’s Hall of Honor luncheon for Clovis Municipal Schools at the Clovis Civic Center.

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Area youth will have the chance to test their entrepreneurial sense this Saturday for the Clovis Mainstreet Children’s Business Fair.

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Chancellor talks growth in state of the university speech

The newly hired president of Eastern New Mexico University and chancellor of the ENMU System, James Johnston, spoke of how the university is growing and how he plans to continue.

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RED RIVER -- Three people died and five others were hospitalized after a shooting involving two outlaw motorcycle gangs at a New Mexico rally, state police said.

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The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) has approved six potential solar community projects located in Curry and Roosevelt counties for the opportunity to build and operate their facilities.

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by: Grant McGee and Steve Hansen

A Portales man is helping with a statewide petition drive aimed at preventing new laws from taking effect June 18. Logan Brown, a Portales High School science teacher and parent, said the petitions are targeting six different.

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by: the Staff of The News

'Everybody was freaking out'

Margaret Padilla was taking a break from Bingo with family and friends outside Clovis' Red Arrow on Wednesday night. That's when sprinkles began, about 7:45 p.

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by: Landry Sena

The 27th Special Operations Wing at Cannon Air Force Base welcomed a new wing commander Wednesday morning at the change of command ceremony.

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The City of Clovis recently added a new function in a software package that was purchased called the “My Civic 311” app. The app will give citizens the chance to report issues directly to city departments, according to.

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by: Landry Sena

Portales City Council members on Tuesday unanimously approved a property tax increase, but by a smaller amount than originally proposed.

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by: David Stevens

On this date ... 1945: Military and civilian personnel at Clovis Army Air Field were cutting back on cigarettes. A more-stringent War Department system was going into effect that.

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Today *Unity in the Community – 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Hillcrest Park, 1001 Sycamore St., Clovis. Sermons, games, vendors, car show, food, live music.

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Pioneer Days Rodeo week starts Monday with a “mutton bustin’” event in the indoor arena at the Curry County Fairgrounds. While Pioneer Days had gone on for years in the Clovis area, the first rodeo in the fairgrounds.

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Monday *Memorial Day Tuesday *Clovis Civil Aviation Board special meeting — 5:30 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N.

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by: Steve Hansen

A preliminary budget that the Roosevelt County Commission approved on Tuesday projects revenues in all accounts of $18.3 million, expenses of $21.

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by: Grant McGee

The preliminary fiscal year 2024 budget for Clovis Municipal Schools (CMS) is more than the FY24 preliminary budgets of Clovis and Curry County combined.

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by: Grant McGee

Curry County's $49 million preliminary budget for fiscal year 2024 was presented to county commissioners Tuesday at their regular May session.

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by: Steve Hansen

Fallen uniformed service members, including a Roosevelt County World War II prisoner of war soon to be buried at home and faithful K-9 service dog, will be honored in cemetery services on Monday, Memorial Day, in Clovis and.

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by: Landry Sena

Q&A: Portales city manager discusses staffing shortages, shelter issues

Editor's note: This is one in a continuing series of state-of-the-entity interviews with local officials. Sarah Austin is the city manager for Portales.