Elida News

Despite heat, dust and a few slightly uncooperative horses, the mail to Pep got through Saturday.

The Lady of the House and I ran into Clovis City/Curry County Commissioner Bobby Sandoval and his wife at a local eatery last Sunday morning.

Seeing better rates as a possible windfall, Roosevelt County commissioners approved longer term investment of a portion of its reserve funds Tuesday.

Golden Library taking oral histories Eastern New Mexico University's Golden Library is resuming its oral history project, interviewing Roosevelt County residents of at least 50 years, according to an ENMU press ...

An Elida High School graduate was recently awarded two commendations from the U.S. Army for his actions while serving in Iraq.

Name : C. Laverne Standifer Age : 63 Occupation : Retired Running for: Probate judge Party affiliation: Republican Elected offices held: none What is your background? I was born and raised in Roosevelt County, ...

Police chief interviews to be held The Village of Melrose will interview police chief candidates Saturday, according to Mayor Lance Pyle.

By Gabe Monte: CNJ staff writer Large wind farms that supply electricity to major power grids are still a long way from coming to the immediate Clovis area, according to Eastern Plains Council of Government ...

“We're looking at another round tonight”

According to Roosevelt County Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Keith Wattenbarger, area fire departments were kept busy Monday night and early Tuesday morning with several grass fires sparked by lightning as ... via Portales News-Tribune

Roosevelt County was placed under a tornado warning by the National Weather Service at 7:12 p.m. Monday. via Portales News-Tribune

“The wind had shifted forcing the fire to burn back on itself, which consumed a lot of its fuel.”

Just before 4 p.m. Monday fire units from Portales, Floyd and Elida responded to a grass fire eight miles west of Portales that burned 300 acres along U.S. 70. via Portales News-Tribune

In New Mexico, Roosevelt County Sheriff's Deputies busted an Elida man for possesing $7,000 worth of cocaine. via KVII

David Bass, Principal, has scheduled a special assembly Tuesday for Dora students in grades 9 through 12. via Portales News-Tribune

The fourth, fifth and sixth grade track meet with Elida and Dora will be at Floyd on May 1. The Spring Program will be at 6:30 May 5. Childfind A developmental screening for children from birth to 5 years of ... via Portales News-Tribune

Girls softball coaches to meet There will be a coaches meeting for Portales girls softball leagues at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Portales Recreation Center, 18th Street and Avenue I. All previous coaches and those ... via Portales News-Tribune

“Parents feel more comfortable being part of their students' education here at Creekside. The (PEP) program eases that language barrier”

Sonya Gonzales wanted to volunteer in her son's classroom, but when she approached Creekside Elementary School, she froze. via Herald News

“The couple we are honoring tonight have spent most of their lives in the Floyd community. They have always helped out family, neighbors and friends, each and every time there was a need.”

Don Essary had to ask his wife, Linda, for a date three times before she finally said yes when they were both students at Eastern New Mexico University. via Portales News-Tribune

The following is a sampling of calls placed to Portales police dispatchers over the last week. via Portales News-Tribune

Sunday night's snow brought slick roads by Monday morning, contributing to a few accidents and some school delays and closures. via Portales News-Tribune

Early voting concluded Friday for today's municipal election, said Portales City Clerk Joan Martinez-Terry. She said 83 people voted early in-person and 16 people requested ballots by mail. via Portales News-Tribune