Three Portales residents have been arrested and accused of stealing scrap metal and irrigation pumps while a child slept in their vehicle, according to the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office. According to a news release, deputies were sent to the 2200 block of South Roosevelt Road 4 after someone called to report possible illegal dumping. While […]
Scrap metal prices falling
October 20, 2008
Clovis Recycling Manager Jesus Chavarria fills a crushing machine with aluminum cans. He said the recycling operation is producing less as residents are waiting for scrap metal prices to rise. By Gabriel Monte: CNJ staff writer Following the financial slowdown, scrap metal prices have fallen and local recyclers are feeling the pressure. Maria Chavarria, who […]
It’s Their Business: Scrap N’ Stuff
February 5, 2008
Name: Scrap N’ Stuff Location: 1204 W. 21st St. What they do: The carry scrapbooking, card-making and paper-craft supplies. They also offer classes and crops. Who’s in charge: Sarah Clayton Employees: One How long in business: Four months Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 […]
School officials mixed on plan to nix ‘No Child’
October 11, 2007
By Gabriel Monte: CNJ staff writer Presidential hopeful Gov. Bill Richardson revealed Thursday a $60 billion education plan to overhaul the national education system which nixes No Child Left Behind. Richardson said he would pay for the plan by cutting Cold War-era weapons systems and ending subsidies to private banks, and still have money left […]
