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Cannon Air Force Base announce ‘Eastern New Mexico Sentinel Landscape’ designation
The 27th Special Operations Wing announced that it along with Melrose Air Force Range and the surrounding 2.4 million acres will have been designated a sentinel landscape.
Eastern New Mexico Local Food Summit coming to Clovis
CLOVIS, N.M. (KFDA) - The Eastern New Mexico Local Food Summit is coming to Clovis May 22 and 23, allowing market gardeners and commercial producers to learn new ideas and make connections. Ogallala Commons, in collaboration with the Small Business Development Center at Clovis Community College and other organizations in...
Tucumcari fire chief on paid leave amid investigation following department's probation
TUCUMCARI, NEW MEXICO (KVII) — Tucumcari Fire Chief Garrett Nash is on paid leave amid an internal investigation following the department's probation. City Manager Paula Chacon told the Quay County Sun that Nash was put on paid leave on May 2. She would not disclose the reason. Chacon said...
Baseball Recap: Texico comes up short despite Daltyn Cain's strong performance
Texico and Santa Rosa squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Texico had to settle for second. They took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Santa Rosa Lions. Texico was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Santa Rosa apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April.
2024 Williamson Lectureship
The 47th Williamson Lectureship was held April 11-13, 2024 in Portales NM. The theme of Lectureship, held at Eastern NM University and around town to honor SF pioneer Jack Williamson, was “Oh, the (In)Humanity”, and included discussions of AI, robots, posthumans/anti-humans, and guest of honor Martha Wells’s Murderbot Diaries, including 2023’s System Collapse. Connie Willis served as toastmistress.
Softball Recap: Ruidoso has no trouble against Tucumcari
Ruidoso had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They were the clear victor by a 13-3 margin over the Tucumcari Rattlers on Wednesday. The result was nothing new for Ruidoso, who have now won 17 games by seven runs or more so far this season.
City of Clovis celebrating grand opening of Hillcrest Senior Life Center
CLOVIS, N.M. (KFDA) - The City of Clovis is inviting the public to celebrate the grand opening of the City of Clovis Hillcrest Senior Life Center. The celebration will be on Thursday, May 16 at the new Senior Life Center located at 1704 E. 7th Street. The event begins at...
Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico opening food pantry in Portales
PORTALES, N.M. (KFDA) - The Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico is opening a new food pantry in Roosevelt County this Thursday. The grand opening of the food pantry will be hosted by the Roosevelt County Board of Commissioners and food bank representatives. Organizers say the partnership is focused on reducing food insecurity faced by Roosevelt County residents.
Softball Recap: Arcadia turns things around after road loss
There's no place like home for Arcadia, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They skirted past the Melrose-Mindoro Mustangs 9-7. This was payback for Arcadia, who suffered an 8-2 loss the last time these two teams met. For Melrose-Mindoro's part, Cooper Zeman was cooking despite...
Baseball Game Recap: Menaul/Oak Grove Gets the Win
With a playoff game on the line, Menaul/Oak Grove rose to the challenge on Friday. They came out on top against the Santa Rosa Lions by a score of 9-5. The win was nothing new for Menaul/Oak Grove as they're now sitting on nine straight. Menaul/Oak Grove's victory bumped their...
Softball Recap: Eunice has no trouble against Santa Rosa
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Eunice had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. They blew past the Santa Rosa Lions 29-6. Eunice might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 12 matchups by ten runs or more this season.
Police looking for blue pickup involved in deadly hit & run of motorcyclist
PORTALES, New Mexico (KVII) — Police looking for a blue pickup truck involved in a deadly hit and run crash near Portales. Around 2:30 p.m. Friday, the Roosevelt County Sheriff's Office responded to a motorcycle crash at Hwy 70 and South Roosevelt Road P. A witness who pulled up...
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