30 Articles in Eastern New Mexico News News

Teen not injured in shooting
Teen not injured in shooting

A teenager was arrested Sunday afternoon, accused of shooting at a woman he’d been arguing with. Noah Gonzalez, 18, is charged with shooting at or from a motor vehicle. A police incident report shows he was with an 18-year-old woman in his car when they began to argue and Gonzalez

Published: Friday, August 14, 2026 11:38AM


Wells Fargo provides $10k grant to CED
Wells Fargo provides $10k grant to CED

Wells Fargo Foundation has provided a $10,000 grant to Clovis Economic Development Corp., according to a CED news release. It’s the fourth consecutive year the financial institution has provided support for the operations of the business incubator program. “This sustained investment ($40,000 over four years) allows us to continue providing

Published: Thursday, August 13, 2026 08:50AM


Meetings calendar: Aug. 12

UPDATED 8-13-2026 Thursday *City of Clovis Senior Services Committee – 1:30 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: Senior Services at 575-769-7908 *City of Portales Recreation Board – 5:30 p.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Information: 575-356-6662 *Curry County Democrats – 6:30 p.m., La

Published: Thursday, August 13, 2026 08:54AM


Events calendar: Aug. 12

Today *Curry County Fair: $2 Ride Night – Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Admission: Adults (13-49) $10; seniors (50 and up) $7; kids (ages 6-12) $4; military $7; children 5 and under are free. 8:30 a.m. – booster dairy cattle show; 9 a.m. – dairy cattle show;

Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 10:33PM


To be fair, it was 100 years ago
To be fair, it was 100 years ago

With the Curry County Fair well under way this week and the Roosevelt County Fair poised to kick off next week, it’s only natural to be thinking of fairs. The book, “Roosevelt County History and Heritage” has a chapter written by Mary Blakley about the early roots of the Roosevelt

Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 06:57AM


Ex-Tucumcari commissioner agrees to plea
Ex-Tucumcari commissioner agrees to plea

TUCUMCARI -- A former Tucumcari city commissioner agreed last week to plead guilty to a felony charge of disposing of encumbered property. The plea deal will keep him out of prison. Christopher Wallace Arias, 33, of Tucumcari accepted an agreement on Aug. 5 to plead guilty to one count of

Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 02:38PM


Girl sweeps goat-show categories at Quay Fair
Girl sweeps goat-show categories at Quay Fair

TUCUMCARI -- This was Kaitlyn Hall's last year in the 4-H program, and she ensured it would be a memorable one at the Quay County Fair. Hall, 17, of Tucumcari, swept grand champion and reserve champion honors during the market goat show at last week's fair, and she earned the

Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 02:38PM


Portales tries to define 'community event'
Portales tries to define 'community event'

What exactly constitutes a community event and who ultimately pays for city services are questions the city of Portales hopes to answer in coming months. The Council informally agreed to form a work group to research the matter, following a presentation by City Manager Scott Mitten, who identified the need

Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 02:02PM


CCC opens Chase Gentry Center
CCC opens Chase Gentry Center

Clovis Community College on Aug. 5 cut the ribbon on its Chase Gentry Center for workforce development. The new campus addition, created in partnership with Clovis Economic Development, honors Gentry for his longstanding commitment to advancing economic development in the region. Gentry, who died in 2021 at age 53, was

Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 02:04PM


Our people: Chicken Lady would not trade her life
Our people: Chicken Lady would not trade her life

For Iyesha Pareo, life revolves around faith, family and the farm. Raised on her family's dairy in Arch, she now spends her days balancing her job at Apex Collision Center with caring for her animals, as well as being a mom to her son, Colt. Through her honor-system egg stand,

Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 02:07PM


Calvin, Hobbes, old geezer Earl good reading

With the slow demise of local newspapers, a full generation has grown up lacking what was once a life staple — comics. As I was growing up a favorite memory was bringing the Sunday paper into my parents’ bed and getting them to read us the color comics. It was

Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 02:09PM


On the shelves: Aug. 12

The books listed below are now available for checkout at the Clovis-Carver Public Library. The library is open to the public, but patrons can still visit the online catalog at cloviscarverpl.booksys.net/opac/ccpl or call 575-769-7840 to request a specific item for curbside pickup. “Not What We Pictured” by Becca Kinzer. McKenna

Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 02:37PM


Senior calendar: Aug. 12

Luncheon at Hillcrest Senior Life Center 1704 E. Seventh St., Clovis (575) 769-7908 Menu Today: Country-fried steak, parsley potatoes with country gravy, Chateau blend vegetables, whole-wheat roll with margarine, watermelon Thursday: Green chile chicken enchiladas with lettuce and tomato, pinto beans, spinach, tropical fruit salad Friday: Beef burgundy, penne pasta

Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 02:36PM


Pages past: Aug. 12

August 12 On this date ... 1941: Tucumcari was preparing to host a “Yoo! Hoo! Queen Contest.” “Maybe the soldier boys are not allowed to yoo-hoo at the good-looking gals,” said Quay County Sheriff Claude Moncus, “but I see no reason why the cowhands can’t yoo-hoo if they feel like

Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 02:14PM


Farwell under water restrictions

FARWELL -- Residents of Farwell have been placed under a “severe drought” contingency plan by city officials. “Due to critical water supply conditions, all water users are required to immediately reduce non-essential water consumption,” the city posted on social media. The decision was reached Aug. 6 after the Farwell City

Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 02:15PM


City Commission honors ballplayers

Little League baseball took center stage at the Aug. 6 Clovis City Commission meeting. Mayor Mike Morris and the Commission adopted a resolution declaring it Clovis Western Little League Day, honoring the city’s state championship team of 12 and 13-year-olds. The boys recently defeated Silver City, 9-7, earning the first

Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 02:16PM


Faith: Cloud of witnesses make better journey

Last week marked another birthday. By God’s grace, I am another year older and, hopefully, a little wiser. And by wiser, I don’t mean I have all the answers. I simply hope I look to Jesus more this year than I did in years past. August also reminds me just

Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 02:28PM


Portales police chief, Roosevelt sheriff at odds

On average, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office declined to respond to dispatch calls an average of once a month in the past year. Portales’ police chief says one is too many and a regular pattern is a problem. Roosevelt County Sheriff Javier Sanchez said the issue centers around resources. And

Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 01:00PM


Tucumcari chamber summoned to appear in court
Tucumcari chamber summoned to appear in court

TUCUMCARI - The troubled Tucumcari/Quay County Chamber of Commerce has been summoned to appear in magistrate court regarding possible eviction from its 60-year-old headquarters. Chamber officials have indicated, however, that they won't go down without a fight. The restitution petition hearing filed by the city of Tucumcari against the Chamber

Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 01:01PM


Moonlighting' Clovis native honored for 1978 actions
Moonlighting' Clovis native honored for 1978 actions

Dr. Allan Haynes wasn't really supposed to be working at the emergency room in Clovis that weekend. His real job was at Bernalillo Medical Center in Albuquerque where he said his supervisors frowned on "moonlighting," which he was doing in the community where he grew up. On Aug. 5, Clovis

Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 01:46PM


CCC touts small business center

The Clovis Community College board spent much of its Aug. 5 meeting hearing a presentation on functions of its Small Business Development Center. Director Dominique Chairez said the center is one of 19 across the state and serves Curry, Roosevelt and De Baca counties. He noted the program is funded

Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 01:46PM


Key to our economy found underground

If you want to understand eastern New Mexico’s economy, you’ve got to go underground. Let’s start in the extreme southeastern corner of this state, home of the world-famous Carlsbad Caverns, known for its Big Room and nightly bat exodus, and the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant WIPP, where the nation buries

Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 01:57PM


In case we care, oil supply down

Economics 101 was a required subject for all freshmen when I went to college back in the day, and the iron clad law of supply and demand was chiseled into my brain housing group despite my sluggish study habits. If the supply of a commodity decreases, and the demand remains

Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 01:58PM


Problem? Government the worst solution

Relying on government for anything essential seems foolish. It certainly never works out well. Most of the western parts of America, including our local area, suffer water shortages created by government policies. The solutions government imposes won’t solve the problem, either, but will only cause more problems. New York City

Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 01:59PM


Tucumcari Route 66 Festival set this weekend
Tucumcari Route 66 Festival set this weekend

TUCUMCARI – The city will host its second Route 66-themed festival in a month — this time, the Tucumcari Route 66 Festival on Friday and Saturday. The festival at the Tucumcari Convention Center at 1500 W. Route 66 Blvd. will be from noon to 7 p.m. on Friday and 10

Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 12:37PM


Lodgers board nixes billboard plan
Lodgers board nixes billboard plan

TUCUMCARI — A proposal to use a billboard at a prominent city crossroads to advertise local events failed to garner any support on Aug. 5 during the city’s Lodgers Tax Advisory Board meeting. Board Secretary Al Patel proposed “a public-private partnership” using the billboard near First Street and Route 66

Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 12:39PM


Route 66 film slates Oct. 3 showing in Tucumcari
Route 66 film slates Oct. 3 showing in Tucumcari

TUCUMCARI – The Odeon Theatre in Tucumcari will be part of a 2,400-mile rollout for “Route 66: The Main Street of America,” a full-length documentary about the highway during its centennial year. Tucumcari is one of about 40 cities on Route 66 that will host screenings of the movie this

Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 12:41PM


Second daycare facility opens in Tucumcari
Second daycare facility opens in Tucumcari

TUCUMCARI -- Thanks to the opening this week of a second location, the waiting list here for daycare got smaller. About 40 area and state leaders held a ceremonial ribbon-cutting Saturday for Turquoise Child Development Center West at 1300 S. Sixth St., housed in a former church. The facility opened

Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 12:50PM


Quay teams get ready for volleyball season
Quay teams get ready for volleyball season

Tucumcari High School's volleyball team had just five days between the first day of official practice Monday and its first match against visiting Fort Sumner at 3 p.m. Saturday. However, coach Dana Benavidez, in her 11th season at THS, said she thinks her Lady Rattlers are up for that challenge

Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 12:56PM


One shot late Sunday in Clovis
One shot late Sunday in Clovis

A 30-year-old man was shot in the 500 block of East Ninth Street late Sunday night in Clovis, police said. The victim, whose name was not released, suffered “multiple gunshot wounds to his abdomen,” Police Capt. Roman Romero said. He was transported to Plains Regional Medical Center for treatment, then

Published: Monday, August 10, 2026 04:09PM

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