Heinrich veiws Fort Sumner soil lab project
FORT SUMNER – Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) made a quick stop in Fort Sumner this as part of a trip through eastern New Mexico. Heinrich toured JAL Farms in the Valley, an eight-acre mini-laboratory where David and Mary Lucero have implemented climate smart farming practices and an integrated program which combines a small soils testing…
Read MoreLopez, Jayson
Jayson Ramon Lopez, 49 of Clovis, NM passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023 at his home with his family at his bedside. Visitation hours for family and friends was held on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 from 1pm to 5 p.m. at the Chavez Funeral Home in Fort Sumner. A rosary was recited at 6:00 pm…
Read MoreJohnson, Nonie
The loving wife of L.B. Johnson Jr. of 64 years, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother passed away at the age of 88, on Thursday August 17th, 2023, at her home in Tularosa, NM in the presence of her family. Nonie was born on July 19th, 1935, in Concordia, Kansas to Carl and Ann (Brown) Clair.…
Read MoreFallon, Esther Pearl
Esther Pearl (Motley) Fallon, 88, of Fort Sumner, NM passed away on July 3, 2023. She was born on May 14, 1935 in Savannah, Oklahoma, to the home of John Thomas Motley and Myrtle Ann (Smith) Motley. Esther was a graduate of Savannah High School, Eastern A&M Junior College and Southeastern State Teacher’s College in…
Read MoreCampbell, Jack Andrew
Jack Andrew Campbell, 65 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away at his home on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Jack was born October 17, 1957 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Vonley Cephus Campbell Jr., and Carol Therese (Polk) Campbell. Jack worked as a plumber in Fort Sumner for several years. Cremation has taken place. Additional obituary information…
Read MoreSena, Manuel John
Manuel John Sena, 70 of Clovis, NM passed away Sunday, June 04, 2023 at Plains Regional Medical Center following an illness. Manuel was born November 07, 1952 in Fort Sumner to the home of Ramon Alfredo and Ramona (Barela) Sena. Manuel grew up in Fort Sumner and attended Fort Sumner Schools. He worked as a…
Read MoreRogers, Thomas Patrick
Thomas Patrick Rogers passed away on June 2, 2023. He was born on May 9, 1954 in Fort Sumner, New Mexico to Vincent J. “VJ” Rogers and Agnes (Nelson) Rogers. Tommy attended Fort Sumner Schools and graduated with the class of 1973. He married Tauna Shaw on November 6, 1982 and they were blessed with…
Read MoreSister Teresita Garcia
Sister Teresita Garcia OP entered eternal life on May 15, 2023 at the age of 90 after 72 years of religious life. Evening Prayer with Remembering Service was held on Tuesday, May 16 at Chapel of the Word/Marywood in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, May 17 at Chapel of the…
Read MoreDolores Drake
Maria Dolores Drake, 86, of Fort Sumner, NM passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023 at the BeeHive Home in Clovis, NM following an illness. She was born May 1, 1937 in Fort Sumner to the home of L.F. “Chano” Silva and Lois (Pena) Silva. Dolores grew up in Fort Sumner and attended Fort Sumner Schools,…
Read MoreDe Baca 4-H Novice and Junior members competed in the annual Shooting Sports contest May 19 at the De Baca County Fairgrounds. The event was in preparation for the Southeast District 4-H Contests, scheduled for June 20 in Clovis. Results included: Novice Archery • Compound Bow with Sights and Release – Team 1: 1. Cade…
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