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NMAA going to seeds for state meets
January 31st, 2005
The New Mexico Activities Association is moving pretty fast these days. So fast, in fact, that local basketball coaches were still fuzzy on the details even after the prep athletic governing body deci...
Rams host Ruidoso in district opener
January 31st, 2005
The Portales High boys basketball team enters play tonight in what should be a competitive District 4-3A schedule on a bit of a role.
The Rams (11-7), playing against mostly Class 4A and 5A competitio...
School board choices on ballot today
January 31st, 2005
Roosevelt County residents will be hitting the polls today to decide who they want making decisions on the Portales district school board.
Two district school board positions are up for election, Dis...
New rules could be inconvenience for some stores
January 31st, 2005
New Mexico convenience store employees will not have to brave the graveyard shift alone any more.
Starting today, convenience stores must have two employees working between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. or only...
Feb. 1 Obituaries
January 31st, 2005
Thomas E. Scott, 91
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Central Christian Church in Portales.
Mr. Thomas Elmo Scott, 91, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005, at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center in Roswell.
He was b...
Critics, supporters of Cannon expansion speak
January 29th, 2005
CLOVIS — Area ranchers’ dissent toward the Air Force’s proposed air-space expansion surrounding Cannon Air Force Base was countered by support from Clovis residents at a town hall meeting Friday...
Portales talks business with seminars
January 29th, 2005
Portales Small Business owners and entrepreneurs arrived at a workshop by ACCION representatives in Albuquerque in an effort to gain more knowledge about the small business world and how they can star...
Bill would help undocumented students
January 29th, 2005
Portales residents are using their forces and efforts to try to give undocumented area students an opportunity for a higher education.
The residents believe they should have a chance at a future like...
Jan. 30 Obituaries
January 29th, 2005
Edgar L. Baker, 70
Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Portales Cemetery.
Mr. Edgar L. Baker, 70, of Portales, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2005, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
He was born on Aug....
Cooper joins Freedom as business manager
January 29th, 2005
Freedom Newspapers of New Mexico has hired a new business manager.
Kevin Cooper, 48, began work in the Clovis office on Jan. 10.
A former staff sergeant in the Army, Cooper has 19 years experience in...
Brown tabbed to head circulation
January 29th, 2005
Freedom Newspapers of New Mexico has hired a new circulation director for its three publications, the Clovis News Journal, the Quay County Sun and the Portales News-Tribune.
Gary Brown, 55, began wor...
Jan. 30 Public Record
January 29th, 2005
The following criminal dispositions were recently filed in the magistrate court:
• Andrew Boyer, 19, pled guilty to public affray and will serve six months of supervised probation.
• Jaime Rullan...
Jan. 30 Faith Triumphant School News
January 29th, 2005
Homecoming games are scheduled for with junior varsity boys at 4 p.m., junior varsity girls at 5:30 p.m. and varsity boys at 7 p.m. The Conquerors will host Community Christian from Hereford.
The vars...
Jan. 30 Elida School News
January 29th, 2005
Congratulations to Shalie Anthony and Dylan Radcliff on being chosen as Homecoming Queen and King. They were crowned in a ceremony held in the gymnasium following the basketball game in which the Tig...
Jan. 30 Floyd School News
January 29th, 2005
Upcoming events
• Friday is an ELS day. School will release at noon.
• Booster Club will meet Feb. 7.
• Spring Pictures will be Feb. 24.
Basketball
• Tuesday: junior varsity boys, varsity bo...
Jan. 30 Dora News
January 29th, 2005
It’s hard to believe January comes to an end Monday, with one month of 2005 passed. Wonder how many teachers and students have already broken new resolutions, as well as grandparents and parents. Af...
Jan. 30 Portales Junior High News
January 29th, 2005
Future careers
Principal Steve Harris and teachers express their appreciation to businesses and employers who hosted an eighth-grade student last week for the job shadowing program. Almost all of the...
Tough to talk about days in Santa Fe
January 29th, 2005
In case you haven’t noticed, the Legislature is firklytootling again up north, which brings to mind a political alert for all citizens of New Mexico: “Stay in the roundhouse, Nellie. The senator c...
Mascot talk makes one weary
January 29th, 2005
I really appreciate that relatively new statue in front of the Campus Union Building at Eastern New Mexico University. But I have always been intrigued by naming a university mascot after a bus going...
Greg Brown Life Story
January 29th, 2005
Greg Brown gave his life to the people that he met, becoming a beacon of friendship to them. His life ended on a sad note but it was his love for people that has left behind a legacy in the hearts of...
Lady Rams trounce Lovington in District 4-3A opener
January 29th, 2005
No one knew exactly what to expect in Friday’s District 4-3A girls opener between Portales High and Lovington.
Certainly, no one really expected what happened.
Leading just 12-10 late in the opening...
Zias collect win over Kingsville
January 29th, 2005
KINGSVILLE, Texas — Junior forward Tia Doss scored a career-best 24 points and Eastern New Mexico University finished the game on a 14-4 run Saturday to beat Texas A&M-Kingsville 77-67 in a Lone Sta...
Javelinas roll past Hounds
January 29th, 2005
KINGSVILLE, Texas — Senior forward Robert Hamilton led five players in double figures and Hamilton and junior guard Quendale Allensworth compiled double-doubles Saturday as Texas A&M-Kingsville roll...
Foxes, Vixens sweep past Elida
January 29th, 2005
FORT SUMNER — Junior forward Jeremy Gaunana scored 22 points Friday night as Fort Sumner posted a season high in points in an 85-63 District 3-1A win over Elida.
The Foxes (13-6, 3-1 district) outsc...
Jan. 25 Obituaries
January 29th, 2005
Lenard Bigler, 72
Mr. Lenard Lee “Buck” Bigler, 72, of Portales, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2005, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
He was born on Dec. 13, 1932, in Bell County, Texas, t...
Residents have varying concerns on expansion
January 27th, 2005
FORT SUMNER — There are no major environmental impacts revealed from the Environmental Impact Study of the New Mexico Training Range Initiative to expand the airspace for Cannon Air Force Base, acco...
Background on expansion
January 27th, 2005
Cannon Air Force Base seeks to expand its military airspace to allow pilots to fly lower and faster. If approved, the airspace would increase by 700 square miles to 3,300 square miles. Changes propose...
Cannon Timeline
January 27th, 2005
Timeline
2003 — Idea for airspace expansion and initial gathering of information.
January 2004 — Air Force officials present airspace expansion proposal to public. Four public meetings held in are...
Second person charged with murder
January 27th, 2005
A second man was indicted Thursday of first-degree murder in the death of a woman whose body was found buried in his back yard.
Clifford Baca, 20, also faces charges of tampering with evidence and co...
Group wants men to redefine their spiritual roles
January 27th, 2005
As they prayed, their hands raised, their eyes closed and their fists clinched.
The eight men — including Baptists, Pentecostals and Catholics — gathered Saturday morning at Portales Public Librar...
Jan. 28 Obituaries
January 27th, 2005
Helen M. Bow, 85
Services: 10 a.m. Monday at Portales Cemetery.
Mrs. Helen M. Bow, 85, of Portales, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
She was born on Feb....
Raising a family takes lots of work
January 27th, 2005
Raising kids is part joy and part guerrilla warfare, according to actor Ed Asner.
As the parent of a teenager, I couldn’t agree more. Now here’s my take on raising children:
Raising a kid is yours...
Live a blessed life every day
January 27th, 2005
Time is too precious to waste. Children grow up and leave the nest. Our grandparents and parents grow older and are gone. Did we make the moments count?
Time spent worrying about tomorrow or regrettin...
Zias edge Texas Woman's
January 27th, 2005
DENTON, Texas —Bouncing back from a 47-point loss on Monday at rival West Texas A&M, the Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team gutted out a 62-57 Lone Star Conference South Divisio...
Lady Rams meet Lovington sans coach
January 27th, 2005
When the Portales Lady Rams begin District 4-3A play tonight in a 7 p.m. game against Lovington at the PHS gym, they’ll be without longtime head coach Brenda Gomez.
Gomez left Thursday morning for h...
Students sending packages to former classmates in Iraq
January 26th, 2005
Portales High School students are devoting their time and efforts to provide food and hygiene supplies to United States soldiers in Iraq.
Approximately 35 PHS students are helping soldiers, who are f...
Dairy Queen owners try to stay part of community
January 26th, 2005
The owners of the Portales Dairy Queen, Tom and Susie Editor's Note: This story is part of a series on local business owners who have been with their respective business for five years or longer.
Hou...
Jan. 27 Obituaries
January 26th, 2005
Gene Simmons, 80
Services: 2 p.m. Friday at the Portales Cemetery.
Mr. Gene Simmons, 80, of the Dora community, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, at Laurel Ridge Nursing Home in Clovis.
He was born on Ju...
Health fair coming this weekend
January 26th, 2005
Organizers and participants agree that Saturday’s Health and Wellness Fair is a much needed opportunity to explore the health-care options available in eastern New Mexico.
With health tests, demons...
ENMU hoops teams having struggles
January 26th, 2005
For the better part of a month, the Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team was competitive game-in and game-out despite the loss of senior guard Laci Lee to a season-ending injury.
Th...
Floyd man breaks leg in car accident
January 26th, 2005
Clay Anderson of Floyd was involved in a car accident at approximately 7:59 a.m. on Wednesday at mile marker four of New Mexico Highway 267, according to the New Mexico State police officials.
Sylvia...
FTCS boys win over San Jacinto
January 25th, 2005
Junior post Caleb Richards scored 23 points and senior guard Luis McCain added four 3-pointers and 20 points Tuesday night, leading four players in double figures as Faith Triumphant scored a 73-60 vi...
New ENMU coach anxious to get to work
January 25th, 2005
Armando Quiroz wasn’t looking to change jobs.
A month or so ago, Eastern New Mexico University wasn’t preparing to change softball coaches.
The 55-year-old Quiroz, who has won three Arizona prep s...
Jan. 26 Obituaries
January 25th, 2005
Kenneth A. Shaw, 55
Services: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Helen Catholic Church in Portales.
Mr. Kenneth A. Shaw, 55, of Portales, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005, in Orlando, Fla.
He was born on Jan. 28, 19...
Small business seminars offered
January 25th, 2005
Members of ACCION and West Corp. are targeting Portales small business owners and entrepreneurs in an effort to help them with their businesses from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. during a Thursday workshop in the...
New bonuses, pitfalls for taxpayers in 2005
January 25th, 2005
A new tax season often means new tax laws. This year is no exception. There are a number of changes that may assist taxpayers in filing their taxes and may qualify some for larger deductions and less...
Jan. 26 Dora News
January 25th, 2005
This cold snap has sure seemed colder since it followed the cooler days last week that finally peaked at near 70 degrees on Friday. Some of the outside bulbs were thinking of putting on sprouts.
Comm...
Jan. 26 Floyd News
January 25th, 2005
Transitions
Birthdays: Heather Buzard (4); Don Essary; Linda West; Bobbie Nall; Kathy Duncan.
Upcoming events
• Seniors meet Thursday night for games and friendship.
Essay contest
The Floyd Lion...
Jan. 26 South County News
January 25th, 2005
There is a whisper of oil interest in and around the area of South County. Just hope it develops into more than a whisper. There are still wells producing, but it all sort of halted in the early 80s....
Counterfeit bills making rounds
January 24th, 2005
Portales residents may be carrying counterfeit bills in their wallets and purses and not even know it. The Portales Police Department will conduct a seminar on how to detect counterfeit money at 6 p.m...
Meth lab speech set for Thursday
January 24th, 2005
New Mexico State Police officials will be presenting a drug awarness seminar 6 p.m. Thursday at the Portales High School Auditorium to discuss the health and law problems that come with methamphetamin...
More noise means more problems for farmers
January 24th, 2005
ROSWELL — Several ranchers and a non-military pilot brought up concerns at a public meeting here to discuss Cannon Air Force Base’s proposed military airspace expansion.
Monday’s meeting at Godd...
Cheese plant road plan hits snags
January 24th, 2005
Roosevelt County and city officials’ hope of building a cheese plant road leading up from the south on Roosevelt County to the new Southwest Cheeseplant encountered a snag on Friday — the acquisit...
Legislation work mind-boggling
January 24th, 2005
While state legislators battle over the many thousands of bills scheduled to be introduced in the 47th Legislature, those with an active interest in the outcome of the discussions are often left in th...
Hospital sees revenue slide
January 24th, 2005
It may be good news for Portales residents, but bad news for Roosevelt General Hospital officials, as the number of patients seen at RGH went down for November and December.
Kevin Ramage, Roosevelt Ge...
Jan. 23 Floyd School News
January 24th, 2005
Floyd School News
Upcoming events
• Sophomores will be taking the New Mexico Competency Exam on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
asketball
• Tuesday--Junior High, JV and Varsity girls and boys...
Jan. 23 FTCS News
January 24th, 2005
Upcoming events
Monday, JV girls and Varsity boys basketball teams hostChrist the King at Conqueror Gym at 4 and 5 p.m.
Friday,: Homecoming activities at Conqueror Gym starting at 6:30 p.m. There...
Jan. 23 Dora School News
January 24th, 2005
Remodeling continues at the Dora School. We can see progress every week and we long for the day it will began to take shape and we can visualize a little more clearly what it is going to look like whe...
Jan. 23 Obituaries
January 24th, 2005
Bill Ward Patton, 83
Services: 2 p.m. Friday at Central Baptist Church in Clovis.
Mrs. Bill Ward Patton, 83, of Ranchvale, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2005, at Laurel Plains Healthcare in Clovis.
She was bo...
Jan. 23 Public Record
January 24th, 2005
The following criminal dispositions were recently filed in the magistrate court:
• Thomas Covington, 37, pled guilty to battery on a household member and will serve 364 days of supervised probation....
Don't fear airplanes, fear airports
January 24th, 2005
A couple of weeks ago, I flew for the first time (on an airplane) since 9/11.
I expected to enjoy myself about as much as a giraffe with strepthroat, but I looked forward to finding something to comp...
Making my way on Guadalcanal
January 24th, 2005
A learned friend of mine spent the holidays in Los Angeles and later wondered if she shoulda stood in bed. Her sad tale began when she left the comforts of her prairie home in eastern New Mexico and d...
Page had greatest love for children
January 24th, 2005
Sherry Page had the heart of a nurse, she gave life to everyone that entered her path making them feel unique and significant.
“She enriched the lives of others because she treated all people the sa...
Slow start costs ENMU against WT
January 24th, 2005
CANYON, Texas — Senior forward Jamil Terrell scored 15 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and had three blocks while senior guard Carl Lamb had 15 points and four assists Monday night as West Texas A&M dow...
Lady Buffs rough up Zias
January 24th, 2005
CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M jumped to a 14-1 lead and put five players in double figures Monday night in a 91-44 rout of Eastern New Mexico University in Lone Star Conference women’s basketball...
Conquerors post easy win
January 24th, 2005
The Faith Triumphant boys basketball team bolted to a 13-0 lead in less than two minutes and cruised past overmatched Lubbock Christ the King 97-39 Monday afternoon at the FTCS gym.
Junior Caleb Richa...
ENMU set to name new softball coach
January 24th, 2005
For the second time in three years, the Eastern New Mexico University softball program is looking for a new coach in January.
Kevin Blaskowski, who was hired in May 2003 after a five-year stint at Sou...
Indians go overtime to turn back Hounds
January 22nd, 2005
Senior guard Jay January, who struggled most of the night, scored the go-ahead basket in overtime on a baseline drive and Midwestern State held on for a 92-86 Lone Star Conference South Division men...
Zias pull away late, beat Midwestern State
January 22nd, 2005
Sophomore guard Heather Brown scored a season-high 20 polnts and kept the game in control late as Eastern New Mexico University pulled away for a 67-52 Lone Star Conference South Division win over Mid...
Broncos hold off Elida in district tilt
January 22nd, 2005
FLOYD — Junior Kyle Kropf scored 21 points and Floyd held off a late rally by Elida for a 63-56 District 3-1A boys basketball victory on Friday night.
Jerrod Long added 19 points and Manny Carrillo...
Rams cruise to win over Cavemen
January 22nd, 2005
On the surface, Mark Gallegos says, Portales High’s 48-33 win over Carlsbad on Friday night at the PHS gym looks pretty good.
But the Rams coach thinks his squad will have to pick up its play when D...
Lions use three double-doubles to nip Zias
January 20th, 2005
Halftime came at just the right time Thursday for the Texas A&M-Commerce women.
Down by 16 points in the first half, the Lions roared back behind double-doubles from Althea Byfield, Katedria Mosley an...
Rams set to take on Cavemen
January 20th, 2005
The Portales High Rams hope playing at home can help them put together a little streak heading into the start of their District 4-3A schedule next week.
They begin a four-game homestand with a 7 p.m....
Commerce shoots down Hounds
January 20th, 2005
Junior guard Jermart Miller exploded for five 3-pointers in a span of two minutes, 10 seconds late in the second half Thursday night to lift Texas A&M-Commerce to a hard-fought 97-90 Lone Star Confere...
Clovis man reveals he beheaded deer
January 20th, 2005
A Clovis man has confessed to shooting, beheading and scattering the remains of five deer in Curry County, according to police and wildlife officials.
Darin M. Hunt, 22, was arrested Thursday and char...
Novak relatives want answers
January 20th, 2005
For nearly three months she has quietly followed her daily routine, trying to maintain her composure and show the world everything is all right.
But in the back of Lynda Crozier-Sweet’s mind, the ha...
Sunland Inc. celebrates opening of new building
January 20th, 2005
Sunland Inc. president Jimmie Shearer said it’s been a long time coming, but on Thursday he and other Sunland representatives unveiled a new peanut butter processing building.
Sunland Inc. official...
Proposed townhouses to go up in Portales
January 19th, 2005
A proposed affordable housing unit of 72 townhouses is in the works to go up on property just east of the Roosevelt General Hospital, according to Beverly Bennett, Vista Nueva Realty realtor.
Bennett...
NMFA helps fund Ute Water Project
January 19th, 2005
TUCUMCARI — The New Mexico Finance Authority and the governing body of the Ute Water Project reached an agreement Wednesday for a $2 million grant to help fund the initial stages of the proposed pro...
Heartland takes care of minor issues
January 19th, 2005
A government Web site that compares the quality of area nursing homes has been criticized for being too vague, poorly updated and sometimes displaying incorrect information.
Officials say information...
Hounds start LSC play
January 19th, 2005
As he looked ahead to tonight’s Lone Star Conference South Division opener against Texas A&M-Commerce, Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball coach Shawn Scanlan wondered just how much of...
Red-hot Lions may be South team to beat
January 18th, 2005
Eastern New Mexico University may be the two-time defending Lone Star Conference South Division men’s basketball champion, but if early-season performances mean anything it’s Texas A&M-Commerce co...
Elida boys ease past Dora in District 3-1A opener
January 18th, 2005
ELIDA — The Elida Tigers outscored Dora 20-10 in the fourth quarter Tuesday night to rally for a 60-57 victory in the District 3-1A opener for both teams.
Senior Dylan Radcliff scored 19 points and...
Lady Rams' solid play overwhelms Goddard
January 18th, 2005
Bethany Self was hot, and her teammates kept on feeding her.
Self, a 5-foot-11 freshman, took advantage of crisp passes to score a career-best 22 points on 10-of-11 shooting Tuesday night as Portales...
City officials commit to Ute Water Project
January 18th, 2005
Mayor Orlando Ortega and city officials approved a Portales commitment to the Ute Water Project during Tuesday’s city meeting.
Ortega said senators and federal government officials have heard verba...
RCDC addition will cost $2.6 million
January 18th, 2005
Roosevelt County commissioners were told Tuesday it would cost an estimated $2.6 million to build a 72-bed addition to the Roosevelt County Detention Center.
The proposed addition to the current 83-be...
Fraternity founder tabbed as new student regent
January 17th, 2005
Whether he’s lining up for a sprint or getting ready to work on Eastern New Mexico University’s budget matters, Diego Espinoza knows the importance of being prepared.
That’s why the senior from...
Paralegal career full of challenges
January 17th, 2005
By David Irvin
CNJ STAFF WRITER
david_irvin@link.freedom.com
The clock is ticking and the paperwork is piling up.
Two-hundred pages to brief, 30 minutes till court and little room for error.
Welcome...
Soldiers offered chance to tell story
January 17th, 2005
Countless stories of hometown war heroes have graced the pages of newspapers across the country. News stations broadcast the coming and going of troops, their funerals and their family’s joys and so...
VFW patrons come to aid of sick child
January 17th, 2005
Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Portales held a benefit dinner and concert on Saturday to help raise money to help with the medical costs of ocular surgery for 2-year-old Jacob Strong...
Jan. 18 Obituaries
January 17th, 2005
Lu Lu Thomson, 94
Lu Lu Lenora Thomson, 94, of El Paso, Texas, died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005, in El Paso.
She was born to Charles Albert and Lu Lu Ford Christa on May 15, 1911, in Roswell. She starte...
Zias' Lee out for year as South play begins
January 17th, 2005
On the eve of the start of the Lone Star Conference South Division women’s race, Eastern New Mexico University acting head coach Dustin Klafka said Monday that senior guard Laci Lee will miss the re...
Rams dominate second half against Goddard
January 17th, 2005
ROSWELL — Portales High boys coach Mark Gallegos wasn’t that worried at halftime, even with his team trailing by eight points.
Gallegos figured if the Rams could keep getting good shots and pick u...
Inauguration still serves a purpose
January 15th, 2005
On Thursday, President Bush will take the oath of office for the second time. To most of us, a second term inauguration is about as exciting as an instant replay at a chess tournament. After all, we...
Love, marriage and Santa's reindeer
January 15th, 2005
It’s hard to let go of Christmas. Take for example a yuletide footnote I have in hand signed off by none other than the Alaska Department of Fish & Game. It has to do with love and marriage among Sa...
Honors continue for Howard
January 15th, 2005
The honors continue to pour in for Eastern New Mexico University senior linebacker.
Howard, a first-team All-Lone Star Conference South choice in both 2003 and 2004, was named first-team NCAA Division...
Stuart Ingle guest column
January 15th, 2005
Editor's note: The Portales News-Tribune asked area lawmakers to offer brief commentary on a subject of their choice as they head back to Santa Fe this week for a 60-day legislative session.
A move...
Brian Moore guest column
January 15th, 2005
Editor's note: The Portales News-Tribune asked area lawmakers to offer brief commentary on a subject of their choice as they head back to Santa Fe this week for a 60-day legislative session.
A billi...
Honors continue for Howard
January 15th, 2005
The honors continue to pour in for Eastern New Mexico University senior linebacker.
Howard, a first-team All-Lone Star Conference South choice in both 2003 and 2004, was named first-team NCAA Division...
Gay Kernan guest column
January 15th, 2005
Editor's note: The Portales News-Tribune asked area lawmakers to offer brief commentary on a subject of their choice as they head back to Santa Fe this week for a 60-day legislative session.
The pre...
Ihde a big name with cancer research
January 15th, 2005
Dr. Daniel C. Ihde was a medical scientist that was nationally important in cancer research.
He died Dec. 9, 2004, after a long illness.
Ihde was a private person but his attitude towards life added k...
Hounds rebound to knock off ECU
January 15th, 2005
ADA, Okla. — Jamaal Hunnicutt and Edmound Elzy posted double-doubles and Jolen Montoya hit 5-of-7 shots from 3-point range Saturday, helping the Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball post...
Sustaining budget a big priority
January 15th, 2005
Sustaining the state budget will be a central topic when the New Mexico Legislature convenes for its 60-day session Tuesday.
Local legislators said inflating health care costs and problems with finan...
Ingle never imagined long senate career
January 15th, 2005
Portales farmer Stuart Ingle receives countless phone calls, wears a jacket and tie for two months straight and addresses his co-workers through the lieutenant governor.
It’s a process the state sen...
Zias snap five-game losing streak with comeback win
January 15th, 2005
ADA, Okla. — Junior Riikka Lehtonen delivered a tie-breaking 3-point basket with 2:53 to go on Saturday as Eastern New Mexico University posted a 47-44 victory over East Central in a Lone Star Confe...
Lady Tigers coast to win over Hondo
January 15th, 2005
HONDO — Senior Adrienne Coe scored 18 points Saturday as Elida’s girls cruised to a 58-34 victory over Honeo.
Eleven players contributed points for the Lady Tigers (10-5), who were never seriously...
Lobbyists have different kind of labor
January 15th, 2005
Mike Miller knows how government works. He knows state lawmakers and he’s a “people person.” He likes to talk.
In many ways the Portales resident is a prototype lobbyist, a profession that much...
Director impressed with high school choir
January 15th, 2005
Portales High School Choir Director Franklin Smith said Portales students represented the high school well for All-State.
Portales high school choir and band students performed in Albuquerque on Jan....
Jan. 16 Public Record
January 15th, 2005
The following criminal dispositions were recently filed in the magistrate court:
• Esequil Cordova, 19, pled guilty to possession of marijuana less than one ounce and was ordered to pay fines.
•...
Jan. 16 Portales Junior High News
January 15th, 2005
School closed Monday
Students and staff will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday in various ways with their families and friends. School will resume Tuesday with the teachers preparing...
Jan. 16 Floyd School News
January 15th, 2005
Upcoming events
• There will be no school Monday in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
• Floyd Country Jamboree tryouts are Jan. 23rd at 2pm in the Old Gym.
Basketball
• Tuesday: all g...
Jan. 16 Dora School News
January 15th, 2005
The weather has been pretty nice this week again so the remodeling and construction on the school buildings has had nice progress. When it’s done, the students don’t have to walk so far to the caf...
Jan. 16 Faith Triumphant News
January 15th, 2005
There will be no school on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The office will be closed as well.
On Tuesday, a representative from Eastern New Mexico University will meet the senior...
Sudan takes victory over Lady Rams
January 15th, 2005
SUDAN, Texas — Already playing without injured junior forward Megan Kabrick, the Portales High Lady Rams couldn’t have gotten off to a much worse start Friday night.
They turned the ball over on t...
Coyotes overhaul Rams in fourth quarter
January 13th, 2005
ROSWELL — Portales High may have led a good part of the way, but Rams coach Mark Gallegos wasn’t pleased with his team’s performance Thursday night.
“We weren’t prepared to play,” Gallegos...
Savages rip Hounds
January 13th, 2005
DURANT, Okla. — Sophomore guard Jason Stampley hit seven 3-pointers en route to 28 points Thursday night as Southeastern Oklahoma rolled to an 84-62 Lone Star Conference men’s crossover victory ov...
Lady Savages top Zias in OT
January 13th, 2005
DURANT, Okla. — Guards Staci Wilson and Lauren Martin combined for 38 points, hitting 11-of-14 from 3-point range, and struggling Southeastern Oklahoma recovered after blowing a 23-point lead early...
Elida posts pair of wins over House
January 13th, 2005
ELIDA — Freshman Wesley Gilmore scored 26 points Thursday night as Elida’s boys posted a 60-45 victory over House in the Tigers’ Homecoming game.
Dylan Radcliff added 14 points and Thomas West 1...
Church members answer call for God
January 13th, 2005
Don McCasland carries a world atlas with all of his important paperwork. He said he is always thinking about spreading the Gospel worldwide.
McCasland, an elder at the Church of Christ at 16th and Pil...
Jan. 14 Obituaries
January 13th, 2005
Homer Buel Hobbs, 85
Homer Buel Hobbs, 85, of Portales, died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005, at his home in Portales.
He was born on May 26, 1919, in Cisco, Texas, to Susie and Homer Hobbs. When he was a bo...
Time is God's gift for you
January 13th, 2005
Each day is a gift made just for you. It is from the heart of God. If I empty my burdens and give them to God in my nightly prayers I awaken with a brand new day filled with wonders. “This is th...
MLK a day to reflect on where we’ve been, where we’re going
January 13th, 2005
My friend Evelyn Rising is a feisty girl. She’s a classy dresser. She’s intelligent and headstrong and yet sensitive to people’s needs.
Evelyn is a counselor at Texas Tech University in Lubbock...
Cannon: Expansion would create more noise, but no other problems
January 12th, 2005
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — An environmental report on the effects of a proposed military airspace expansion estimates increased noise that could be intrusive but would cause no damage to animals or hum...
Jan. 13 Obituaries
January 12th, 2005
Jose Sierra, 51
Jose Eduardo Sierra, 51, of Portales, died Friday, Dec. 31, 2004, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born on Oct. 13, 1953, in Guadalupe la Rueba Durango, Mexico.
This summe...
Police warn of magazine sellers
January 12th, 2005
Six people were arrested on charges of soliciting without a permit on Tuesday and appeared at the Roosevelt County Courthouse on Wednesday, according to Portales Police Department Capt. Lonnie Berry....
Hounds still battling injuries
January 12th, 2005
Chad Donnell may be about to go from role player to key member of the rotation for the Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team.
ENMU (6-7), the two-time Lone Star Conference South Divisi...
Welding business evolves to include family hobby
January 12th, 2005
Editor’s Note: This story is part of a series about local business owners who have been with their respective businesses for five years or longer.
Craig and Tina Hughes are the owners of Craig Hugh...
Board extends Holloway's contract
January 11th, 2005
Portales school board members on Monday evening approved to have James Holloway’s contract extended through June 30 of 2006.
Holloway said he has been superintendent of schools since July 1, 1999. H...
Jan. 12 South County News
January 11th, 2005
I have really got some good reports on the irrigated crops. One dry land farmer’s wife said even after they were hit by hail, then delayed in harvesting because of so much rain, it still beats droug...
Jan. 12 Dora News
January 11th, 2005
The crops in this area are all out so far as I know and the wheat is looking good, and some are grazing cattle on a few fields.
Good news
Layton Belcher is home now from the hospital. There are good...
Jan. 12 Floyd News
January 11th, 2005
Transitions
Birthdays: Leon Harvey; Jake Buzard; Chet Chenault; Don Beard.
Anniversaries: There are no anniversaries this week. Please contact me if you want to have your special day listed.
Upcoming...
Search ongoing for Alamogordo woman
January 11th, 2005
The search continues for a missing Alamogordo woman who went for a walk and never returned on Sept. 24.
David Lynn said his wife, 55-year-old Vicky Lynn, takes medication to battle her depression, but...
Rams get set to test powerful Clovis
January 10th, 2005
The Portales boys basketball team has been steadily improving, but the Rams know they have their work cut out tonight.
Portales puts a four-game winning streak on the line against the Clovis Wildcats,...
Lady Coyotes cruise to victory at San Jon
January 10th, 2005
SAN JON — Seniors Kassandra Clark and Jena Bilberry combined for 45 points Monday night as Dora rolled past San Jon 65-44 in girls basketball.
Clark scored 24 points and Bilberry added 21 as the Lad...
Family comes first in decision to close pharmacy
January 10th, 2005
LaDawna Brooks loves being a pharmacist, and she loves helping people.
She loves her family more, though, and that was a central reason for the recent closing of her business, Marty’s Pharmacy of Po...
Lockin planned to honor King
January 10th, 2005
A common phrase associated with Martin Luther King Jr. Day simply states, “A day on, not a day off.” The city of Portales is trying to add a new twist to its recognition with a day in.
A lockin fr...
Board pleased with online traffic
January 10th, 2005
Portales Schools District Director of Technology Mike Rackler was pleased to report a good number of parents going on the school’s Web site to view their children’s grades during Tuesday’s schoo...
CBS fires four after report released
January 10th, 2005
NEW YORK — Four CBS News staffers were fired Monday following the release of an independent investigation involving a Portales native’s release of documents to the broadcast news organization this...
Suspects questioned for deer dumping
January 10th, 2005
Three suspects have been questioned in connection with five deer killed, beheaded and dumped on a Ranchvale farm, a state wildlife official said.
One suspect admitted to shooting the deer and tossing...
Howard plays in all-star tilt
January 8th, 2005
KINGSVILLE, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University’s Jeff Howard was credited with two tackle assists Friday night in the West All-Stars’ 18-15 loss to the East in the sixth annual Cactus Bowl N...
Wolverines, Vixens win titles
January 8th, 2005
TEXICO — The unbeaten Texico Wolverines and Fort Sumner Vixens claimed championships Saturday night in the EPAC basketball tournament championship games.
Texico (12-0) had to work hard to get past u...
Cannon releases report regarding air space
January 8th, 2005
The Air Force has released a report outlining the environmental consequences of a proposed air space expansion.
The 421-page environmental impact statement outlines anticipated effects of Cannon Air F...
Barber hangs up clippers after 56 years
January 8th, 2005
James “Babe” Morgan has hung up his clippers. After 56 years of working as a barber, he’s no longer sharing stories and weather reports with his customers.
Morgan has been working for the last...
Jan. 9 Obituaries
January 8th, 2005
Sonny Lee Black, 34
Mr. Sonny Lee Black, 34, of Albuquerque, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at his home in Albuquerque.
He was born on Sept. 5, 1970, in Stutgart, Germany, to Liddie and Tom Bill Black....
Jan. 9 Portales Junior High News
January 8th, 2005
Welcome Back
Principal Steve Harris welcomes students to the new semester and a great beginning of a new year. Faculty and staff attended training Monday and Tuesday and welcomed students to a cold We...
Jan. 9 Dora School News
January 8th, 2005
School was back in full swing on Monday morning. All staff and students had been out since Dec. 16 and may had visited for part of that time. All seemed happy to be back for another semester of studie...
Jan. 9 Floyd School News
January 8th, 2005
Upcoming events
• School Board will meet Monday at 7 p.m.
• There will be no school Jan. 17 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Basketball
• Monday, junior high girls and boys vs. For...
Jan. 9 Public Record
January 8th, 2005
The following criminal dispositions were recently filed in the magistrate court:
— Larry Taylor, 35, pled guilty to driving with a suspended driver’s license and will serve 364 days of unsupervise...
Government works best with its citizens involved
January 8th, 2005
A few months ago, four Portales people started talking about how they thought life could be made better for Americans if they could get people involved in the political processes of our republic, get...
In this play, the butler did too much
January 8th, 2005
Now comes the post-holiday clamydamps, which always reminds me of high school Christmas productions and my rookie Thespian career. They were epic moments in theatrical history ranked up there with per...
Former sheriff served others throughout life
January 8th, 2005
Jesse Evetts was a kind and considerate man that lived his life serving others whether in work or deeds.
He died on Dec. 23, 2004.
He worked in law enforcement for a few years and in 1950, he became t...
PHS squads play at home today, Saturday
January 6th, 2005
With both Portales teams hovering around .500 coming into this weekend’s Portales Ram Shootout, the aim is to get some wins to start momentum.
The teams coming in, however, provide little opportunit...
EPAC Tournament
January 6th, 2005
At Texico
Boys
Thursday’s games
Game 15: Floyd 73, Dora 57
Game 16: San Jon 57, House 46
Game 18: Elida 68, Logan 65 (5th place)
Friday’s games
Game 20: Dora vs. House...
Fast-food chain leaves Portales, Clovis
January 6th, 2005
Portales residents will have to make an extended trip if they want it their way after Burger King restaurants in Portales and Clovis closed their doors on Wednesday.
White paper signs with “Closed...
Portales police prepare to take prints
January 6th, 2005
The Portales Police Department, in cooperation with James Elementary School, is starting a a new fingerprinting program for children in the second grade.
“We decided to do the children of that age...
Jan. 7 Obituaries
January 6th, 2005
Sherry Page, 53
Mrs. Sherry Page, 53, of Portales, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
She was born on Aug. 7, 1951, in Kansas City, Mo., to Virginia and Robert Sm...
Trust God in the new year
January 6th, 2005
Do you dread a trip? Do you imagine the worst, creating a scenario of all kinds of mishaps? When the phone rings in the middle of the night, do you think the worst before you even pick up the receiv...
On a quest for the perfect chile
January 6th, 2005
When I worked as a reporter and restaurant critic in Abilene, Texas, several years ago, I pledged to find the perfect chile relleno.
I searched high and low, from the taqueria’s in the city’s nort...
Wolverines turn back Elida
January 5th, 2005
TEXICO — The Elida Tigers didn’t win Tuesday night in the EPAC tournament boys quarterfinals, but they made unbeaten host Texico work a little bit.
The Wolverines (10-0) got off to a 14-0 lead bef...
Ponce chosen as new regent
January 5th, 2005
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson appointed Pauline Ponce of Roswell to the Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents, according to a press release on Wednesday.
Ponce will be replacing outgoing r...
White wants to give back to community
January 5th, 2005
Logan White was raised learning to love the game of baseball, but he’s had to make many changes in his path to the major leagues.
He wants to make another change — one to give Portales youth a bet...
Restaurant owner tries to serve communities
January 5th, 2005
Editor’s Note: This story is part of a recurring series about local business owners who have been with their respective businesses for five years or longer.
Tom and Gail Martin, owners of the Taco...
Jan. 6 Obituaries
January 5th, 2005
Richard Davis, 67
Mr. Richard Eric Davis, 67, of Portales, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005, at his home in Portales.
He was born on June 12, 1937, in Elmhurst, Ill., to Helen and Lester Davis. He was rea...
Lady Rams fall for second time to Cavegirls
January 4th, 2005
CARLSBAD — The Portales Lady Rams got off to a good start, then things quickly went sour.
Senior guard Carolyn Smith hit a pair of first-quarter 3-pointers to help bring Carlsbad back from an early...
Grady gets past Floyd
January 4th, 2005
TEXICO — The last time Jim Kneipp coached a Grady team in an EPAC tournament, the opponents had names such as Causey on the jersey and the games were played at Portales High School.
On Tuesday, Knei...
Commissioner upset over road funding changes
January 4th, 2005
A rash of holiday crimes has the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s department deputies tracking down cases of burglary and forgery.
Roosevelt County Sheriff Tom Gossett said during the Roosevelt County me...
Residents cite need for speed control
January 4th, 2005
Portales residents presented concerns during Tuesday’s city meeting over road conditions, speeding and public safety.
Rick Matthews said he has seen tractor trailers traveling at a high rate of spe...
Man claims drug debt played role in homicide
January 4th, 2005
A Clovis man charged with killing his mother told police another man actually committed the homicide in an effort to collect on a drug debt.
Dwight Wagner, 49, told police that Larry “Jake” Lucero...
Jan. 5 Floyd News
January 4th, 2005
Birthdays
Last week: Casey Buzard.
This week: Jill Thompson; Char Rector.
Anniversaries
Last week: Dinky and Mitzi Miller (22 years);
Upcoming events
• The Lions Club will meet Wednesday night at...
Jan. 5 Dora/South County News
January 4th, 2005
This area has all been blessed with beautiful weather all through the double holiday weekends and in between. Most were happy to have a white Christmas and then have the weather clear up quickly so th...
Movie watching has peaks, and plenty of valleys
January 4th, 2005
One of my friends and I have a long-standing agreement that we do holiday gifts after the holidays have passed, so we don’t repeat gifts and we have time to find the best deals.
A request I put in t...
Texico knows target is on its back in EPAC
January 3rd, 2005
On paper, the Texico Wolverines look like they’ll be a tough out in the 2005 boys EPAC Tournament, which begins today.
For one thing, the Wolverines have been in the finals for four consecutive year...
Vixens slated as EPAC favorite again
January 3rd, 2005
Unbeaten Fort Sumner appears to the favorite going into the 29th annual EPAC girls basketball tournament.
The Vixens (9-0) have the best record and one of the No. 1 seeds in the tourney, which brings...
Tax changes to create new budget balancing
January 3rd, 2005
New Mexicans are now free to purchase groceries without a tax, but it simply means they have to pay a higher tax for everything else.
Portales residents may need to take another look at their receipt...
Second man charged in Clovis homicide
January 3rd, 2005
A second Clovis man has been charged in connection with last week’s slaying of Essie Thomas, 75, at her home on West Grand Avenue.
An arrest affidavit was filed Monday charging Larry “Jake” Luc...
Search starts for new Clovis superintendent
January 3rd, 2005
The search for a Clovis schools superintendent is officially under way.
Monday was the first day Clovis school officials accepted applications to replace former Superintendent Neil Nuttall.
The board...
New airline serving Clovis
January 3rd, 2005
The air service at the Clovis Municipal Airport will be changing in the next couple of months. The city’s request made to the Department of Transportation for service change has been upheld at the f...
Jan. 4 Obituaries
January 3rd, 2005
Greg Brown, 48
Mr. Greg Brown, 48, of Portales died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005, at his home.
A lifelong resident of Portales, Brown was born Oct. 23, 1956, to Gordon and Mary Lela “Pete” Brown. He gradu...
Dec. 28 Obituaries
January 3rd, 2005
Hank Merrick
Mr. Hank Merrick, 68, of Causey, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 2004, in Causey.
He was born on March 13, 1936, in Horse Springs, to Thelma and Robert C. Merrick. In 1954, near Magazine, Ariz.,...
Dog days can be harmful to family
January 1st, 2005
In the years when I was forming, I attracted several pet dogs of dubious persuasion. One of them was so ugly we named him “Gag.”
It was actually my father who named the dog while deep in the throe...
Language can complicate lunchtime
January 1st, 2005
I read or heard somewhere that predators have eyes in the front of their heads while plant-eaters have eyes at the sides of their heads. This makes sense since carnivores have to move forward to see a...
Shafer believed in living busy life
January 1st, 2005
Bea Shafer lived life to the fullest, not allowing negativity to strain a personality which brought laughter and joy to those closest to her.
She lived life on the go traveling, playing cards and da...
Jan. 2 Obituaries
January 1st, 2005
Essie Baker, 90
Essie Baker, 90, of Portales, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
She was born Aug. 2, 1914, to Nancy and Chester Lee Dement.
She graduated fr...
Portales has wettest year since 1941
January 1st, 2005
Portales’ rainfall stayed constant throughout the year and when farmers and city residents turned the calendar to 2005, they said goodbye to the area’s wettest year since 1941.
According to meteor...
Dora's 2004 marked by tragedies
January 1st, 2005
Before 2004, most of the news that occurred in the tiny eastern plains farming community of Dora took place at the school and involved a sport.
Residents are longing for those days again as they close...
Bradley trying to help with milk money
January 1st, 2005
Walter Bradley is the former lieutenant governor of New Mexico. The Clovis native is back in town, handling government and business relations with Dairy Farmers of America, the largest dairy co-op in...
Jan. 2 Public Record
January 1st, 2005
The following marriage certificates were recently issued in the Roosevelt County Courthouse:
— Randall Cummins, 48, and Karen English, 38, both of Watonga, Okla.
— Filiberto Mendoza, 18, and Maria...
Star Wars best when watched in moderation
January 1st, 2005
Black Friday was great for me. I’d been waiting for just this day to save a little bit of money on three particular DVDs that together comprise what I’ve always known as “The Trilogy.”
I’v...
New PHS coach feels at home
January 1st, 2005
CLOVIS — Andy Correll may be from Knox City, Texas, but he feels quite comfortable in Portales.
A former assistant at Portales High, Correll is preparing for his first season as Rams head coach. He...
City planning to aid displaced victims
January 1st, 2005
With Hurricane Katrina forcing thousands of evacuations from the Gulf Coast area every day, Portales will soon be doing its part to help.
The New Mexico Department of Emergency Management and Federa...
Elida pulling together aid for young girl
January 1st, 2005
Three-year-old Hope Bilbrey, at a young age, is understanding the true meaning of “hope” in a time in which she is battling cancer.
Elida residents are putting their efforts together and seeking...
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