Snowstorm Closes Roads Across Eastern New Mexico
Snow and ice stranded travelers in Clovis and Portales as New Mexico authorities closed roads overnight. By Wednesday, some routes reopened but conditions remained treacherous with ice and slush likely to worsen after dark. Hotels filled, malls busy, and a Portales family suffered carbon monoxide exposure from a faulty heater.
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Clovis
N.M
New Mexico
NMSP
Quay County
Holly Glenn
Portales
Roosevelt County
Mickey Hargrove
Union County
Bill Spriggs
Clayton
Spriggs
Johnny Johnson
Snow Benefits Cattle Despite Hard Winter Conditions
Randall County agriculture officials say the snowfall helps crops and provides moisture for winter wheat while posing limited risks to cattle. They report no power outages, ongoing feeding to preserve weight gain, and praise sun and not blowing wind for herd health.
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Richard Winter
Randall County
Dimmitt
Robert Devin
Devin
Churches Offer Shelter To Stranded Travelers In Clarendon
Winter storm leaves motorists stuck along U S Highway 287 with about 25 people taking refuge Tuesday night at First United Methodist Church in Clarendon. Previous night 14 people and 14 police and firefighters were sheltered and fed. Travelers report no motel rooms between Childress and Amarillo. some plan to resume travel Wednesday after rest and coffee at the church.
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Globe-News
Thomas Doyle
Clarendon
First United Methodist Church
James Edwards
Edwards
Childress
Amarillo
Kathy Whitman
Dallas
Colorado
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