Tonjia Rolan Fire Marshal Allen Silvers said the cause of Wednesday’s fire at Clovis Apartments is still under investigation. He said investigators believe they have the start of the fire traced to an apartment, but the cause is still unknown. Investigators started sifting through the rubble while hot spots were still being put out. “We’re […]
Honors — June 3
July 2, 2011
Silvers [image#1, align=left, size=medium] Zachary Silvers, graduated basic military training May 27 at from Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Silvers is the son of Allan and Deana Silvers of Clovis. He is now at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas, where he is studying to be an aerospace mechanic. He […]
Honors — June 19
June 20, 2011
Silvers Air Force Airman Zachary A. Silvers graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Allan Silvers, and Deana Silvers of Pineway Blvd., both of Clovis. Silvers graduated in 2010 from Clovis Christian School.
Albertson’s sustains small electrical fire
April 29, 2009
CNJ staff photo: Liliana Castillo Fire Marshal Allan Silvers, front to back, Battalion Chief Ike Burns and fireman Chris Elam inspect wiring under a deli case at Albertson’s Grocery Store Wednesday. Burns said there were no injuries and the store did not need to be evacuated. The Clovis Fire Department was called to a small […]
Morning fire extinguished
December 13, 2007
Firefighter Chuck Haman walks across the backyard of a home where a fire occurred Thursday morning. The fire was contained to the utility room of the house and was extinguished quickly, according to Fire Marshal Allan Silvers. By Sharna Johnson: CNJ staff writer A fire in the home of a local rabbi around 10 a.m. […]
Business Feature: Bigger bang can be bought
June 26, 2007
CNJ staff photo: Tony Bullocks Paul Bennett, owner of Wholesale Fireworks Stand on U.S. Highway 60/84, examines some of the new fireworks Wednesday that are for sale. Bennett said patrons must be at least 16 years old to buy fireworks. By Tony Gutierrez: CNJ staff writer Dee Wieland, owner of Road Runner Fireworks north of […]
Fireworks watch in effect as officials monitor sale of banned items
June 27, 2006
Curry County Deputy Larry Garrison, right, inspects a Roadrunner fireworks stand owned by Mike Hall of Texico Monday afternoon. The stand was in compliance with all safety regulations, according to Garrison. (CNJ staff photo: Tony Bullocks) By Sharna Johnson: CNJ staff writer Heightened concerns over dry conditions have Curry County officials closely monitoring fireworks sales. […]
King, Betty
October 27, 2004
Betty King Services: Have been held. Betty King, 62, of Clovis died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2004 at her home in Clovis. She was born Oct. 3, 1942 to Alton K. and Omega Roberts May in Floydada, Texas. She married Larry Max King in November of 1967 in Texico. She was a supervisor at Levi Strauss […]
Firefighters long hours taxing on family life
June 19, 2004
By Emilie Hornak: CNJ Correspondent Family time is typical in most households — especially on Father’s Day. Each night families in eastern New Mexico gather around the dinner table to chat, play games or even watch television. However, for firefighters and their families spending time together can be more difficult. After working 24-hour shifts at […]
