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PHS basketball capsules — Feb. 1
January 31st, 2011
Boys Portales (11-6) at Texico (12-7) 7 p.m. today Radio: KSEL 105.9 Last time out: Portales lost at home to 4A powerhouse Roswell High 70-61. Texico dropped a...
Minor injuries reported in car wreck
January 31st, 2011
A crash involving a semitrailer and small car totaled both vehicles and resulted in a minor injury about 11 a.m. Monday at N.M. 467 and Roosevelt Road 3.
Roosevelt County Chief Deputy Malin...
United Way donations slightly up
January 31st, 2011
The United Way of Eastern New Mexico raised $522,599 during its 2010-11 campaign, according to a release Monday from the organization.
The amount raised is up about 1 percent from last year&...
Clovis boys basketball capsule — Feb. 1
January 31st, 2011
Clovis (18-2) at Lovington (11-10) 7 p.m. today Radio: KCLV-AM 1240, KTQM-FM 99.9 Last time out: Clovis has been idle since routing Artesia 88-52. Lovington defeated...
Water testing offered
January 31st, 2011
Water testing offered
A water fair is scheduled for Saturday in Clovis, offering free water testing for Curry and Roosevelt County residents using private wells.
Hosted by the...
Press release: Text of Ben Ray Lujan's speech at state Legislature
January 31st, 2011
Santa Fe, NM – Congressman Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District addressed the New Mexico State Legislature this morning. Below are his remarks as prepared.
&ldq...
City prepares for heavy snow
January 31st, 2011
It won’t take much to make today the snowiest this season for eastern New Mexico.
But indications are that Mother Nature will bring a lot more than the dustings we’ve had thus fa...
Feb. 1 — Elida news
January 31st, 2011
Sports schedule
• Tuesday — House JH Girls, 4 p.m.
• Thursday-Saturday — at Ft. Sumner Tournament, JH eighth-grade girls.
• Saturday — R...
Feb. 1 — Dora news
January 31st, 2011
Science fair
The 2011 Dora School Science Fair was held last week and science teacher Leonard Velasquez announced the following winning projects:
• Best of Show — Jo...
Jefferson LSC South Defensive Player of Week
January 31st, 2011
Jefferson (Sr., F, Fort Worth, Texas/ North Crowley HS/Tyler JC) from the Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team has been selected as the Lone Star Conference South Division&rs...
Press release: New Mexico weekly gas price update
January 31st, 2011
New Mexico, January 31- Average retail gasoline prices in New Mexico have risen 0.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.97/g yesterday.
This compares with the national average th...
Road condition websites
January 31st, 2011
The following are websites for checking road conditions across New Mexico and adjoining states:http://w...
Business as usual after bank shutdown
January 31st, 2011
First Community Bank customers in Clovis and Portales should hardly notice things are changing after the FDIC closed the bank and ownership was transferred to U.S. Bank N.A., of Minneapolis, acco...
Monday morning briefing: Game of the week, police business and one big...
January 31st, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Video game of the week
From our own game specialist Jenna Zamie.
Game: Dead Space 2
Genre: Sci...
School board election profiles
January 30th, 2011
School board elections for Portales, Dora, Elida and Floyd schools systems are scheduled to be held 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday.
In Portales, voters can only cast ballots for candidates in thei...
Editorial: Nation needs budget cuts, not investments
January 30th, 2011
In his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama suggested freezing spending on a small fraction of the federal budget and making a few cuts. But, as the National Taxpayers’ Union...
Club notes — Jan. 30
January 30th, 2011
Roosevelt General Hospital Auxiliary
The general meeting of the Roosevelt General Hospital Auxiliary was held Jan. 19 in the conference room. President Sid Phillips opened the meeti...
Eliminating kitchen clutter featured on show
January 30th, 2011
Information on eliminating kitchen clutter, reinventing yourself and making a pillow headboard will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursd...
On the shelves — Jan. 30
January 30th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
The Library maintains a collection of documents on flood management that illustrate a broad range of f...
Senior happenings — Jan. 31
January 30th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities.
Tuesday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 10:30 a.m., Indoor e...
School menus — Jan. 30
January 30th, 2011
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Pancake sausage on a stick. Lunch — Chicken quesadilla, pinto beans, garden salad & ranch, cinnamon applesauce.
...
Portales past: Jan. 30, 1947
January 30th, 2011
Jan. 30, 1947: The Portales Daily News: A large uniformed choir of about 60 young people was presented on the steps of the courthouse by Evangelist Lynda Johnson of the Oakland Bible Institu...
Legislators must focus on budget
January 29th, 2011
Budget cuts seem to be foremost in everyone’s mind these days — everyone it seems but our elected officials.
Budget cutting seemed to get short shrift during the President’...
Super Bowl party better when planned
January 29th, 2011
How to appropriately plan for a Superbowl celebration:
1. Don't go if you are going to be a spoilsport. By spoilsport, I mean anyone who cannot enter into the spirit of the event because he...
Saturday area prep summaries — Jan. 29
January 29th, 2011
Boys Non-district Springer 74, Fort Sumner 68 Springer (14-3) — Jacob Romero 1 7-8 9, Irving Urquijo 5 4-4 18, Isaiah DeHerrera 9 4-4 31, Leonard Arias 6 4-5 16. Tota...
Police blotter — Jan. 30
January 29th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police records:
Tuesday
• An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North Avenue N ab...
Hounds tie school 3-point mark in 98-82 win
January 29th, 2011
ABILENE, Texas — Junior guard Stefan Mirabal led a 3-point barrage, hitting 8-of-12 and finishing with 28 points, and Eastern New Mexico University’s men snapped a three-game losing str...
ACU downs Zias behind 31 from freshman guard
January 29th, 2011
ABILENE, Texas — Freshman guard Mack Lankford scored 31 points and Abilene Christian led from start to finish Saturday en route to an 89-76 Lone Star Conference South Division women’s v...
State regulators close First Community Banks
January 29th, 2011
Regulators with the New Mexico Financial Institutions Division shut down First Community Bank, which has branches in Clovis and Portales.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation released a...
Portales past: Jan. 29, 1962
January 29th, 2011
Jan. 29, 1962: Portales News-Tribune: Sunday morning at six o'clock, Karna Janetzke was taking a girl friend to catch an early bus, when they were startled to see in their car lights a doe s...
Friday prep basketball summaries — Jan. 28
January 28th, 2011
Boys Floyd 51, Tatum 41, OT Records: Tatum 7-11, 0-1 District 8-1A; Floyd 9-10, 1-0. Recap: J’Kobe Lee’s 3-pointer at the buzzer capped a fourth-quarter...
Lady Cats prevail on road
January 28th, 2011
ARTESIA — Playing in a true road game for the first time in more than a month, the Clovis High girls struggled to get going Friday night.
Eventually, the Lady Wildcats had too many gun...
Hobbs beats Lady Rams 29-23
January 28th, 2011
HOBBS — Hobbs rallied from an early 9-4 deficit and beat Portales 29-23 Friday night in a non-district girls game.
Danielle Patterson scored 10 to lead Hobbs (14-7), which held on desp...
ENMU regents OK building demolition
January 28th, 2011
At their Friday meeting, the Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents granted permission to hire an architectural firm to tear down the Lincoln Hall residency building and build a new build...
ENMU-Abilene Christian basketball previews
January 28th, 2011
Men
ENMU (7-10, 2-3 Lone Star Conference South) at Abilene Christian (8-9, 0-5)
...
Grant McGee: Classroom punishments things of the past
January 28th, 2011
There’s a news story out of Santa Fe about a shop teacher who allegedly locked up an unruly student in a storage area. Authorities say she could face child abuse and false imprisonment charg...
In search of ponies: Good to be in the middle of the penguin pack
January 28th, 2011
“Did you know penguins push one of their own into the water to see if it's safe?” I asked a teen.
We were discussing social angst among teenagers and the evolutions he has been t...
Friday morning briefing: The buzz, the history of flight and a dream e...
January 28th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.
The buzz
Check out the annual Roosevelt County spelling bee 9 a.m. Saturday at Becky Sharp Auditorium...
Portales past: Jan. 28, 1951
January 28th, 2011
Jan. 28, 1951: The Portales Daily News: City Police Chief Doyle Henderson warned youths today that the city's curfew law would be enforced. He said a rise in juvenile delinquency in Portales...
Thursday area prep summaries — Jan. 27
January 27th, 2011
Boys Non-district Melrose 56, Elida 48 Elida (11-7) — Alex Varela 8 5-7 22, Magin Montoya 2 5-8 9, Jordyn Tivis 2 2-4 6, Justus Criswell 1 1-2 3, Taylor Boone 4 0-0 8...
Portales basketball capsules — Jan. 28
January 27th, 2011
Boys
Roswell High at Portales
7 p.m. today
• Records: Roswell High 14-3, Portales 11-5.
• Last meeting: 2010, the Rams upend...
My turn: Goodbye doesn’t have to be complicated
January 27th, 2011
It always amazes me how the simplest forms of entertainment are some of the best. All it takes is a box of eight multi-colored markers and a large piece of white poster board and you instantly have...
Hounds 10th in LSC preseason baseball poll
January 27th, 2011
RICHARDSON, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University has been tabbed for 10th place in the 13-team Lone Star Conference baseball race in a poll of LSC coaches and sports information directors an...
Clovis girls weekend basketball capsule — Jan. 27
January 27th, 2011
What: Clovis (14-5) at Alamogordo (10-10), 7 p.m. today, and vs. Roswell Goddard (1-18), 7 p.m. Saturday, at Rock Staubus Gym. Radio: KCLV-FM 99.1. Last time out: T...
Their view: Social Security doesn’t add to deficit
January 27th, 2011
Social Security doesn’t add to deficit
This a press release from Democracy for America on leaving the Social Security program intact:
Either House Majority Leader Eric Ca...
Russia may need to rethink security policies
January 27th, 2011
The suicide bombing Monday in Moscow’s busy Domodedovo Airport is a reminder that terrorists of various stripes are still active and that societies with only a few open areas can be assaulted...
We are all part of God's family portrait
January 27th, 2011
Do you like to look at old family photos? It seems I have had to do a lot of that lately. Sorting through family photos is hard for me. I go through many emotions with joy, laughter and tears. I al...
Reader submitted article: Mammograms offered
January 27th, 2011
Roosevelt County Cooperative Extension Service will once again will be offering a Breast Cancer Screening Clinic. Don and Sybil Harrington Cancer Center will do the screenings.
The screening...
Press release: Gas prices in NM increase for fourth week in row
January 27th, 2011
(Irving, Texas) ---- After a month of steady increases in gasoline prices during 2011, consumers are seeing some moderation at the pump as oil prices dropped this past week. Oil on Thursday fel...
Thursday morning briefing: Books galore and dogs abound
January 27th, 2011
Good morning. It’s the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.Book stop
The state Rural Bookmobile is scheduled to stop in Roosevelt County Feb. 3.
The sc...
Portales past: Jan. 27, 1947
January 27th, 2011
Jan. 27, 1947: The Portales Daily News: Parking meter receipts since Jan. 20 totaled $166.51, records showed in City Hall today. Within the week, 84 additional meters were placed in operatio...
Rather drive cattle than carhop
January 26th, 2011
So … I’m standing underneath the building’s overhang holding a metal tray loaded with food (mostly sandwiches) and heavy tankards of chilled root beer.
I stare at the cash...
My turn: A little spread goes a long way
January 26th, 2011
I’ve been experimenting with a novel spread.
Awhile back, I looked through the book Roosevelt County Extension Home Economist Connie Moyers gave out at her annual Christmas program and...
Press release: NM gas prices up 2.1 percent
January 26th, 2011
New Mexico, January 24- Average retail gasoline prices in New Mexico have risen 2.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.96/g yesterday.
This compares with the national average th...
Press release: Hounds kicker selected Don Hansen Football Gazette All-...
January 26th, 2011
PORTALES, N.M. — Junior place kicker Taylor Cannon (Los Lunas, N.M./Los Lunas HS) from the Eastern New Mexico University football team has been selected Honorable Mention Don Hansen Footba...
Wednesday morning briefing: Singing out, a book signing and some good...
January 26th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing
Sing it out
A Gospel Songfest is set for 6:30 p.m. Saturday in the Portales Memorial Building, at Abilene...
Now facing shortage of pitchmen
January 26th, 2011
We’re coming to a shortage in this country. We should have seen it coming, but it may be too late now.
Fossil fuels? No, I’m talking about pitchmen.
The small group of inf...
Portales past: Jan 26, 1951
January 26th, 2011
Jan 26, 1951: The Portales Daily News: Ad for the Yam Theatre: Double Barreled Justice, starring Alan "Rocky" Lane and his stallion, Black Jack....
Portales sweeps Rattlers
January 25th, 2011
TUCUMCARI — The Portales Rams held off a late rally by Tucumcari, beating the Rattlers 55-49 Tuesday for their third straight win.
Stephen Shields lead the Rams (12-5) with 16 points,...
Cats cruise to win at Artesia
January 25th, 2011
ARTESIA — The Clovis Wildcats hoped to leave Artesia injury-free, and with a win. Check to both, as the Wildcats headed home Tuesday night with an 88-52 win over the Bulldogs.
Lathan L...
Police blotter — Jan. 26
January 25th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls to Portales police, according to police records:
Friday
• About 1:20 a.m., an officer went to the 900 block of East C...
ENMU-Angelo State basketball previews
January 25th, 2011
Men
Angelo State (6-10, 2-2 Lone Star Conference South) at ENMU (7-9, 2-2)
&b...
Their view: Film industry needed for state’s growth
January 25th, 2011
Film industry needed for state’s growth
Responding to the governor’s state of the state address, Executive Director of the Motion Picture Association of New Mexico, Eric W...
Reduction of forces real concern
January 25th, 2011
Military personnel who seek to extend their careers should stay in shape and stay out of trouble because the armed forces will strive to keep only the best through a post-war drawdown period, warns...
Scientific race to disprove God futile
January 25th, 2011
The embarrassing race to disprove God continues with a new book titled “The Grand Design: New Answers to the Ultimate Questions of Life,” by acclaimed physicist Stephen Hawking and less...
ENMU briefs — Jan. 26
January 25th, 2011
The Cake Series
Area residents can learn to make visually appealing cakes, whether they’re beginners or experienced in cake decorating. This semester, Eastern New Mexico Unive...
My turn: Life's surprises hold blessings
January 25th, 2011
Often, when we don’t face fear, we’re forced to face regret.
Often, when we face fear, we’re met with unforeseen strength and abundant blessings.
I’m one of th...
Tuesday morning briefing: Video game, elections and big fat diamonds
January 25th, 2011
Good morning. It’s the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.Video game of the week
When Jenna Zamie isn’t correcting our errors on the copy desk, she’s o...
Portales past: Jan 25, 1942
January 25th, 2011
Jan 25, 1942: The Portales Daily News: Among residents of this area serving on active duty were Frank W. Choate, Roy E. Creek and Henry B. Crownover. All three were commissioned officers.
Portales basketball capsule — Jan. 25
January 24th, 2011
Portales at Tucumcari Boys When: 7 p.m. today. Records: Portales 11-5, Tucumcari 8-5. Last meeting: Portales beat Tucumcari 40-26 at home in December 20...
Jan. 25 — Elida news
January 24th, 2011
Sports
Tuesday: Marshall, here, JH G & B, 4 p.m.
Thursday: Melrose, there, JH G & B, JV G, V B&G, 3 p.m.
Saturday: San Jon, there, V G&B, 3 p.m.
&...
Obama plans support for military families
January 24th, 2011
President Barack Obama is announcing new government-wide initiatives to support military families, including programs aimed at preventing suicide and eliminating homelessness.
Obama says the...
Monday morning briefing: Shameless self-promotion and the history of c...
January 24th, 2011
Good morning. It’s the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.Shameless self-promotion
We asked and you answered.
Saturday’s newspaper will feature former n...
Portales past: Jan. 24, 1961
January 24th, 2011
Jan. 24, 1961: Portales News-Tribune: Student body elections for the 1961-62 school year were held at Portales High School. A runoff was being staged for the office of president between Max...
Portales past: Jan. 23, 1962
January 23rd, 2011
Jan. 23, 1962: The Portales News-Tribune: Plans for the first Sunshine Football Coaching Clinic at Eastern New Mexico University, March 9-10, were progressing rapidly, reported head football...
Saturday area prep summaries — Jan. 22
January 22nd, 2011
Boys Non-district Dexter 70, Fort Sumner 62 Fort Sumner (8-8) — Kolter West 5 2-5 12, Nekoda Fuchs 4 7-10 15, Kit Pettigrew 5 2-2 13, Reed Kenyon 2 0-0 4, Caleb West...
ENMU hitting camp cancelled
January 22nd, 2011
Eastern New Mexico University softball coach Lauren Sigwing has announced that a hitting camp scheduled for today in Portales has been cancelled.
Campers signed up for today are asked to a...
Saturday prep basketball summaries
January 22nd, 2011
Boys
Texico 59, Dora 57 2 OT
• Recap: Texico senior Connor Doolittle nailed a jumper with 40 seconds left in the second overtime to give Texico a narrow win,...
Their view: Elected officials misrepresenting public
January 22nd, 2011
Elected officials misrepresenting public
Portales’ Kirby Rowan offers his view on the lack of correlation between voting and public opinion.
If an 800-pound gorilla actua...
My turn: Time to stop reacting to political pundits
January 22nd, 2011
Janice Morrow, a Portales resident who consults on media matters, and I recently discussed the state of political discourse. Here are her thoughts: They are a new breed of shock jocks.
Inst...
Tunisians face uncertain future after ousting
January 22nd, 2011
It is still somewhat uncertain just how events will shake out in the Northern African country of Tunisia, with a “national unity” government designed to hold things together until elect...
‘Nedward’ giving it another shot
January 22nd, 2011
Newspapers across New Mexico reported the outgoing governor left a letter on her desk for the incoming governor. It’s a tradition. They all do it.
Only here will you get the real scoop...
Jan. 23 — Weekly update
January 22nd, 2011
Portales woman receives prison sentence
Athena Shepherd, charged with abusing her then-10-year-old stepdaughter in September 2009, was sentenced to three years in prison and one year...
No expert in cattle 'bidness'
January 22nd, 2011
An interviewer asked me how one can make a living in the cow business.
Actually he said, “As we’re heading into the next couple years with declining cattle numbers and steady pri...
Jan. 23 — Police blotter
January 22nd, 2011
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police records:
Tuesday
• An officer responded to a report of a fight in progress about 4:15 p.m...
Jan. 23 — Public record
January 22nd, 2011
Recent cases in Roosevelt County Magistrate Court, according to court documents:
Jan. 14
• Maria Gandara, born in 1971, pleaded not guilty to a first offense of DWI...
Church plans gospel concert
January 22nd, 2011
An area church is aiming to lift spirits with a free gospel music concert next weekend in Portales.
Calvary Tabernacle U.P.C. of Clovis holds weekly meeting at the Memorial Building, and Sat...
Club notes — Jan. 23
January 22nd, 2011
Chaparral Extension Club
The Chaparral Extension Club met Jan. 13 at Trinity Lutheran Church with seven members that welcomed new member Rachel Wallace.
Sheryl Abdill called th...
On the shelves — Jan. 23
January 22nd, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“The Pain Chronicles” by Melanie Thernstrom explores the myths, mysteries, prayer...
Relic boxes, candy bark treats featured on program
January 22nd, 2011
Information on creating relic boxes, making candy bark treats and new products for relieving stress will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursd...
Senior happenings — Jan. 23
January 22nd, 2011
CRSMA Senior Diners Club
901 West 13th St., Clovis
Monday: Buttered peas, chicken fried steak, mashed pota...
School menus — Jan. 23
January 22nd, 2011
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Pancake sausage on a stick. Lunch — Corn dog, tater tots, cucumber slices and ranch, fruit salad.
Tuesday: Break...
Not worth putting off adventures
January 22nd, 2011
It’s a sound that will cause anyone with the slightest degree of appreciation to turn and face the full moon, trying (usually in vain), to catch a glimpse of them. Though the moon is full,...
Helps to get in tune with people
January 22nd, 2011
Before the days of digital radios the device had to be tuned in precisely to the station or what you heard didn’t sound right. As fast as our lives are these days sometimes big parts are out...
Portales past: Jan. 22, 1951
January 22nd, 2011
Jan. 22, 1951: The Portales Daily News: Twenty-four Roosevelt County men reported today for a trip to Albuquerque for the pre-induction physicals under the Selective Service Act....
Friday area prep summaries — Jan. 21
January 21st, 2011
Boys Non-district Mesilla Valley 47, Texico 41 Mesilla Valley (9-8) — Trey Correa 1 3-4 5, Brandon Gillis 2 2-3 7, Garrett Hendren 6 3-6 16, Jake Franzoy 0 1-2 1, Dev...
Clovis man killed, others injured in rollover crash
January 21st, 2011
A Clovis man died and four other people were injured in a one-vehicle rollover crash early Friday morning near Portales.
State Police Lt. Cleo Baker said a 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by 27-...
Grass fire consumes 150 acres
January 21st, 2011
A grass fire Friday morning northeast of Portales burned about 150 acres, according to a fire department spokesman.
No one was injured in the blaze reported about 11:31 a.m., said Portales F...
Clovis police officer indicted for vehicular homicide
January 21st, 2011
A Curry County grand jury late Friday indicted Clovis police officer Stephen Gallegos on charges of vehicular homicide and great bodily harm by a motor vehicle.
Gallegos faces a maximum sent...
ENMU-Tarleton State basketball preview
January 21st, 2011
Men
Tarleton State (12-3, 3-0 LSC South) at ENMU (7-8, 2-1)
• When: 7 p.m. today at Greyhound Arena.
•...
Clovis boys capsule, Jan. 22
January 21st, 2011
Goddard (8-9) at Clovis (16-2)
7 p.m., Rock Staubus Gymnasium
• Radio: KCLV-AM 1240, KTQM-FM 99.9
• Last time out: Clovis was unchallenged...
Grant McGee: Cargo pants practical fashion
January 21st, 2011
Do you have any cargo pants in your wardrobe? You know, they have regular pockets and below those there are some bigger pockets with flaps.
I think cargo pants are great. I keep my change in...
In search of ponies: Barn smells become comforting
January 21st, 2011
It was a wafting, almost ambient kind of odor.
Sniff sniff sniff...
“Urine... stale urine,” I identified, looking around and dismissing it, figuring there was a dirty baby...
Friday morning briefing: Scholarships, a local cotton conference and l...
January 21st, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.Cancer scholarship
Young cancer survivors have until Feb. 25 to apply for the American Cancer Society&rs...
Portales past: Jan. 21, 1947
January 21st, 2011
Jan. 21, 1947: The Portales Daily News: Roosevelt County individuals purchased $16,906.25 in Series E U.S. Savings Bonds in December 1946, according to the Treasury Department....
My turn: Count on columnists to entertain
January 20th, 2011
As I sat yesterday reading three different columns written by three different co-workers, I realized that since becoming a journalist, one of my favorite past times has become reading columns. I mu...
Letter to the editor: Slashing public services not budget remedy
January 20th, 2011
Slashing public services not budget remedy
Stephanie Maez-Gibson, communications director for the Center for Civic Policy, responds to an article in Wednesday’s PNT:
In a...
Public officials here to serve us
January 20th, 2011
Would you feel comfortable if you had a few hired hands — and maybe a maid, a butler and a gardener — who insisted you had no right to know what they were doing while they worked for yo...
Global warming activists need to cool down
January 20th, 2011
Fred Singer, a man perhaps as responsible as anyone for debunking global warming hysteria, concedes that global warming alarmists persist in their efforts to control our lives, fortunes and economi...
God inhabits your praise
January 20th, 2011
All of us have more blessings than problems. Everyone can look back upon life and see the hand of God guiding a path through difficult circumstances.
Being thankful for blessings evokes prai...
Fence posts better than banks
January 20th, 2011
I got to know Amos several years ago. He had a fairly fancy house in town, but spent most of his time at what he called his homestead. I drove to his homestead expecting to see a crusty, bedraggled...
Prep capsules — Jan. 21
January 20th, 2011
New Mexico Military Institute at Portales
7 p.m. today
• Records: NMMI 1-11, Portales 8-5.
• Last me...
Thursday morning briefing: Iran Hostage Crisis, off-road vehicles and...
January 20th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday morning briefing.
Off-roading grant
The New Mexico Off-Highway Vehicle Program is accepting proposals...
Portales past: Jan. 20, 1959
January 20th, 2011
Jan. 20, 1959: Portales News-Tribune: A postman on his route was bitten by a dog yesterday, and the incident, which occurs on the average of five or six times a year, has prompted Bill Foste...
Mustangs snap Hounds' win streak
January 19th, 2011
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS — Eastern New Mexico University couldn’t have picked a tougher place to extend its longest win streak since 2007.
Chris Hagen led a balanced attack with 22 p...
Midwestern State pulls away from Zias late
January 19th, 2011
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS — The Eastern New Mexico University Zias’ road struggles continued Wednesday at Midwestern State.
The Mustangs used a 10-2 run to take the lead for good and...
Reader-submitted content: ENMU regents approve building demolition
January 19th, 2011
The Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents has approved demolishing three older, unoccupied buildings on the Portales campus, and removing asbestos-containing materials in the ceiling of Gr...
Meetings watch: Board of Regents
January 19th, 2011
This is a report from the Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents meeting Wednesday afternoon in Santa Fe.
According to ENMU President Steven Gamble, the board:
• heard Ga...
My turn: Low fat German chocolate cake worth a try
January 19th, 2011
German chocolate cake is great low-fat. Really.
I was skeptical when a friend first offered me a piece of her low-fat, reduced-sugar German chocolate cake about a year ago. It’s a go...
Wednesday morning briefing: "Born in the USA," New Mexico legislators...
January 19th, 2011
Good morning, and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday morning briefing.
Legislature is going Gov. Susana Martinez started things off with the State of...
Portales past: Jan. 19, 1942
January 19th, 2011
Jan. 19, 1942: Portales Daily News: Only $750 more was needed to put Roosevelt County's Red Cross war fund over the $2,500 mark, according to Paul Bryant, county chairman....
Weekly Lone Star Conference update — Jan. 19
January 18th, 2011
Standings
Men
South Division
Div. All
W-L W-L
Incarnate Word 2-0 13-1
Tarleton State 2-0 11-3
ENMU 2-0 7-7
Precautions set for embarassing texts
January 18th, 2011
A friend of mine was going shopping with a friend, and she was concerned she’d get to talking with a friend, and would forget to pick up a specific item she needed the next day unless I texte...
Legislative tidbits — Jan. 19
January 18th, 2011
• Days remaining in session: 59
• Johnson Back at Roundhouse: The last time Gary Johnson gave a speech at the state Capitol on the first day of the Legislature was ba...
Meetings watch: Roosevelt General Hospital Board
January 18th, 2011
At the Roosevelt General Hospital Board meeting Tuesday night at RGH:
• Chief Financial Officer Eva Stevens said the hospital and clinic revenue was higher than average for Decem...
Police blotter — Jan. 19
January 18th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police records:
Monday
• An officer took a report of a broken windshield ab...
Meetings watch: Portales City Council
January 18th, 2011
At the Portales City Council meeting Tuesday night in City Hall, the council:
• heard in the Roosevelt County Community Development Corporation report that several businesses are consid...
Tuesday area prep basketball summaries — Jan. 18
January 18th, 2011
Boys Non-district Santa Rosa 51, Fort Sumner 28 Fort Sumner (8-7) — Kolter West 2 5-7 9, Nekoda Fuchs 2 0-0 4, KIt Pettigrew 0 0-1 0, Skylar McMath 2 0-0 4, Shilo Boy...
ENMU capsules — Jan. 19
January 18th, 2011
Men
ENMU (7-7, 2-0 Lone Star Conference South)
at Midwestern State (13-3, 1-1)
When: 7 p.m. (MST) today at Wichita Falls, Texas
Last time...
Their view: No such thing as free lunch
January 18th, 2011
No such thing as free lunch
Paul Gessing is president of New Mexico’s Rio Grande Foundation, which promotes limited government, economic freedom and individual responsibility.
Government needs to focus on real threat
January 18th, 2011
The Obama administration finally has pulled the plug on the ambitious “virtual” border fence that quickly turned out to be a big waste of money.
Homeland Security Secretary Janet...
Coverage extension comes at price
January 18th, 2011
This spring, though an exact date is not yet set, TRICARE coverage will be made available to young adult military dependents out to the age 26, and that extra coverage will be available retroacti...
My turn: Walks to school make good stories
January 18th, 2011
There was always that one house on the way to school you’d avoid as a kid. For us, it was the home of A-Ri-Ti-Ti-Ti-Di, perhaps a Spanish form of Rin Tin Tin, a scary looking, elderly man who...
Tuesday morning briefing: Splitsville, video games and public meetings
January 18th, 2011
Good morning, and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday morning briefing.
Pair of public meetings
The Roosevelt General Hospital Board is set to meet at 5:30...
Portales past: Jan. 18, 1951
January 18th, 2011
Jan. 18, 1951: The Portales Daily News: Portales Markets ad: Cream, 65 cents; heavy hens, 22 cents; eggs, 36 cents; roosters, 10 cents; light hens, 18 cents; hides, 22 cents; and hogs, $20.2...
My turn: Hunting reports due
January 17th, 2011
With big-game hunting seasons coming to a close, it is important for hunters to get their harvest reports in.
Dan Williams, public information officer for New Mexico Department of Game and F...
Firefighter: Child responsible for fire
January 17th, 2011
A fire caused by a child playing with matches burned a shed to the ground Monday, said Portales firefighter Steven Cain.
The shed in the 1500 block of South Roosevelt Road 7 and its contents...
Jan. 18 — Dora news
January 17th, 2011
Basketball
Today – Dora JV/Varsity boys at Melrose, 4 p.m.
Thursday – Dora hosts Texico JV and Varsity girls, 4 p.m.
Saturday – Dora hosts Texico JV an...
Jan. 18 — Elida news
January 17th, 2011
Sports
Toay: Texico at Elida, junior high boys/girls doubleheader, 4 p.m
Thursday: Varsity boys at Valley Christian, 5 p.m; junior high boys and girls at Portales, 4 p.m.
Monday morning briefing: A march, a meeting and a defiant death
January 17th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Monday morning march
Join in or just show up to watch and reflect…the annual Martin Luther King Day...
Portales past: Jan. 17, 1947
January 17th, 2011
Jan. 17, 1947: The Portales Daily News: Well driller Gerald Wright was injured when his clothes were caught in the cable of the rig and before the machine could be stopped. All his clothes w...
Portales past: Jan. 16, 1962
January 16th, 2011
Jan. 16, 1962: Portales News-Tribune: In the movie review column by Dan Ihde: It might be incorrect to say that splendor existed in "Splendor in the Grass," the current feature at the Tower...
Holiday closings
January 15th, 2011
The following businesses in Clovis and Portales will be closed Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday:
• American Heritage Bank
• Bank of Clovis
• Bank of...
Honors — Jan. 16
January 15th, 2011
Blair
Lauren Ruth Blair of Clovis was one of 410 students who was named to the president’s honor roll at Southwestern Oklahoma State University for academic work during the 20...
Club notes — Jan. 16
January 15th, 2011
P.E.O. Sisterhood
P.E.O. Sisterhood was founded by seven college friends on Jan. 21, 1869, at Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, and is a philanthropic and educational org...
Gluten-free dishes featured on show
January 15th, 2011
Information on gluten-free vegetarian dishes, accessorizing in the home and color diffusing will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
...
Their business probably none of my business
January 15th, 2011
Say you were climbing Mt. Everest with your co-ed bowling team. You cover the last hundred yards to the summit. It takes five hours. After everyone has touched the flag pole they begin looking arou...
Arizona shooting highlights division in nation
January 15th, 2011
It is curious how quickly we forget. I have come to realize, during this past week of social studies with my eighth-graders, that most of them have a difficult time grasping the depths and details...
Can't take water for granted
January 15th, 2011
The physical properties of water are pretty amazing. We can drink it, bathe in it, swim in it, clean with it, heck it keeps us all alive.
Let the temperature drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit...
Lady Rams trounce Goddard
January 15th, 2011
ROSWELL — The Portales Lady Rams pushed their winning streak to seven games after beating Goddard 38-14 on Saturday. missed two games with death in family
Junior Macy Mitchell, who had...
Hounds upset Buffaloes
January 15th, 2011
Stefan Mirabal scored five of his career-high 20 points in a pivotal second-half run, and Eastern New Mexico University upset 19th-ranked West Texas A&M 73-70 to grab the early advantage in Lon...
Lady Buffs pull away from Zias
January 15th, 2011
CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M held Eastern New Mexico University to two field goals over an 18-minute stretch and the Lady Buffs pulled away to a 66-51 Lone Star Conference South Divisio...
Rams rally falls short in 63-60 heartbreaker
January 15th, 2011
ALBUQUERQUE — Having three players in double digits wasn’t enough to rally by Taos Saturday as the Portales Rams drop another heartbreaker 63-60 in the Hope Christian Tournament third...
On the shelves — Jan. 16
January 15th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Guess How Much I Love You” by Sam McGratney was given by Ruth Ann Brown in memory...
Senior happenings — Jan. 16
January 15th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Dance at La Casa Senior Center.
Monday: Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Tuesday: 9 a....
School menus — Jan. 16
January 15th, 2011
Clovis Elementary
Monday: No school for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Whole wheat pancake and syrup. Lunch — Hamburger on a bun, corn on the cob,...
Their view: Don’t forget U.S. troops still in Afghanistan
January 15th, 2011
Don’t forget U.S. troops still in Afghanistan
Retired Army Capt. George Autobee, former director of Government Affairs for the of the American GI Forum, urges Congress not to fo...
Dr. King’s words still continue to inspire us
January 15th, 2011
A lthough making Martin Luther King’s birthday a national holiday was controversial — understandably so since he was a highly controversial figure during his lifetime — the holid...
ENMU to resume classes Tuesday
January 15th, 2011
Eastern New Mexico University spring classes are set to begin Tuesday.
In addition to on-campus and online courses, ENMU offers videoconferencing courses in Clovis, Hobbs and Roswell, accord...
Lady Buffs pull away from Zias
January 15th, 2011
CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M held Eastern New Mexico University to two field goals over an 18-minute stretch and the Lady Buffs pulled away to a 66-51 Lone Star Conference South Divisio...
My turn: Shooter bears sole responsibility
January 15th, 2011
I have no insight about the Arizona shootings and toxic political rhetoric that hasn’t already been expressed.
Although it seems disingenuous to deny that crosshairs have base-appealin...
Portales policeman recognized
January 15th, 2011
Portales Police Officer Chris McCasland has received an award for saving a man’s life.
Portales Police Deputy Chief Lonnie Berry said McCasland received the award from the department F...
Jan. 16 — Public record
January 15th, 2011
Recent cases in Roosevelt County Magistrate Court, according to court documents:
Jan. 7
• Erin Burnworth, born in 1978, was found guilty of a first offense of aggravated DWI. Bur...
Jan. 16 — Police blotter
January 15th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police records:
Wednesday:
• About 1:45 a.m., officers went to the 1900 block of West Sec...
Cleveland snaps Cats' win streak at nine
January 15th, 2011
RIO RANCHO — No. 10 kept the Clovis Wildcats from No. 10 in a row.
P.J. Horgan scored nine of his 19 points in a 19-4 third quarter, as the Cleveland Storm defeated the Clovis Wildcats...
Portales past: Jan. 15, 1951
January 15th, 2011
Jan. 15, 1951: The Portales Daily News: R.M. James, city schools supervisor, gave a program at the Central Parent-Teacher Association meeting. He showed a film on "The Problem Child."...
Friday prep basketball summaries — Jan. 14
January 14th, 2011
Boys Non-district Texico 52, Lubbock Christian 47 Texico (10-5) — Jose Posada 0 2-5 2, Connor Doolittle 5 9-10 23, Garrett Foote 4 5-8 13, Lucas Walthers 2 0-0 4, Tre...
Cats top Highland, improve to 15-1
January 14th, 2011
ALBUQUERQUE — D.J. Blackmon scored 20 points, and the Clovis Wildcats fought off foul trouble to win their ninth straight, 77-67, Friday night at Highland.
Lathan Lieb added 18 points...
Rehoboth outlasts Rams in OT in semifinals
January 14th, 2011
ALBUQUERQUE — Portales overcame an 11-point deficit in the first half, but couldn’t finish off Rehoboth, falling 50-48 in overtime in the semifinals of the Hope Christian tournament.
State education department warns of fake letters
January 14th, 2011
A New Mexico Public Education Department spokesman said a form letter sent under a New Mexico Family and Parent Involvement Advisory Council letterhead to school superintendents and media outlets...
Martinez records third hole-in-one
January 14th, 2011
Marty Martinez recorded his third hole-in-one Thursday at Portales County Club.
Martinez aced the 143-yard, par 3 fifth hole using a five wood and a Titleist golf ball.
Witnesses were...
Martinez names Bob Wooley as District 66 representative
January 14th, 2011
Gov. Susana Martinez on Friday appointed Bob Wooley of Roswell to represent District 66, which covers Chaves, Eddy, Lea and Roosevelt counties.
Gardner, a Roswell Republican, vacated the pos...
ENMU/WT basketball capsules — Jan. 15
January 14th, 2011
Men ENMU (6-7, 1-0 Lone Star Conference South) at West Texas A&M (13-1, 0-1) When: 5 p.m. (MST) today at Canyon, Texas Last time out: ENMU opened South pla...
In search of ponies: Bin full of not-so-useful pet gadgets
January 14th, 2011
There’s a plastic bin on the shelf over my washer and dryer that mocks me like some kind of impulse cemetery.
Inside the bin is a mess of “What was I thinking?” pet accesso...
Grant McGee: Hats take geting used to
January 14th, 2011
I got to thinking about cowboy hats the other day.
Well, I should make myself clear; as a long-time resident of The West I know that they’re not “cowboy hats,” they are sim...
Portales past: Jan. 14, 1942
January 14th, 2011
Jan. 14, 1942: Portales Daily News: A meeting of farmers and ranchers was set for Jan. 30 to consider the new production goals set for the Food for Freedom campaign.
...
Roswell trounces Lady Rams
January 13th, 2011
ROSWELL — The Roswell Lady Coyotes put three players in double figures Thursday night and defeated Portales High 40-26, snapping the Lady Rams’ six-game winning streak.
Shanice S...
Rams roll past Tohatchi
January 13th, 2011
ALBUQUERQUE — The Portales Rams breezed into semifinals of the Hope Christian tournament, jumping on Tohatchi early en route to a 56-43 win Thursday.
Seniors Miguel Vasquez and Jesse B...
Elida basketball summaries — Jan. 14
January 13th, 2011
Boys
Elida 63, Hondo 61 OT
• Records: Elida 8-6, Hondo 7-4
• Recap: Alex Varela scored ni...
Wake up: Blessings are everywhere
January 13th, 2011
Daily you and I seem to be bombarded with bad news. One would think it’s terrible to be alive! Seldom do we hear about the many good things in our lives.
I maintain we have many more b...
NMHSCA 8-man football all-state
January 13th, 2011
Offense First team Wide receivers: Josh Sisneros, Sr., Mountainair; Colton Strand, Jr., Logan. Tight ends: John Cordova, Sr., Mountainair; Aaron Dearing, Jr., Melrose. ...
No vote on Gardner replacement
January 13th, 2011
Roosevelt County commissioners did not decide on a nomination for a replacement New Mexico Rep. Keith Gardner at a special meeting Thursday.
A meeting to take a final vote was scheduled for...
My turn: Next bestseller could be in my head
January 13th, 2011
I was hard put to come up with something to write for my column this week, because due to being ill last week, I haven’t done anything since New Year’s Eve. Not going to events definite...
Hunter education courses offered
January 13th, 2011
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will be conducting three spring hunter education classes in January, February and March.
This class is required by anyone under the age of 18 in order...
Their view: Chimps shouldn’t be subject to invasive testing
January 13th, 2011
Chimps shouldn’t be subject to invasive testing
This editorial about using chimpanzees for invasive testing was first published by the Albuquerque Journal:
...
Laws don’t put end to problems
January 13th, 2011
It seems a certain violent Arizona resident would have done well to have read my column last week. The message that right and wrong are universal rather than subjective is something he apparently n...
Immigrants should have certain rights
January 13th, 2011
“What part of illegal don’t you understand?” Immigration rights opponents invoke the question so often it hardly brings a response anymore. Our nation has treated the immigration...
Thursday morning briefing: Paper routes, school's out and a deadly cra...
January 13th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.Help needed
Extra! Extra! Calling all former newsboys and newsgirls.
If you ever had a paper ro...
Portales past: Jan. 13, 1947
January 13th, 2011
Jan. 13, 1947: The Portales Daily News: Ten buildings from the Ft. Sumner Air Base were moved to the campus of Eastern New Mexico College Monday, according to Ray M. Howard, project enginee...
Southwest united by differences
January 12th, 2011
During our nation’s bicentennial celebration in 1976, a group I belonged to at the time decided to build a series of dioramas explaining the previous 200 years in the American Southwest. It w...
Clovis teens face burglary charges
January 12th, 2011
Five Clovis teenage boys face felony charges, accused of aggravated burglary for an incident that occurred Monday in Roosevelt County, according to the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office....
My Turn: Chicken dish tasty, easy
January 12th, 2011
I recently discovered an Italian-style chicken dish that’s both a little different and a little familiar.
Roosevelt County Extension Home Economist Connie Moyers provided the recipe in...
Press release: Clovis juveniles arrested in connection with Roosevelt...
January 12th, 2011
On 10 January 2011 at approximately 17:53 hours deputies of the Roosevelt County Sheriff's office were dispatched to a burglary in progress at a residence on South Roosevelt road 6 near NM 88. Depu...
Wednesday morning briefing: Alumni awards, homecoming and a deadly bli...
January 12th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.Call for nominations
The CMS Education Foundation/Alumni Association needs nominations of disti...
Portales past: Jan. 12, 1942
January 12th, 2011
Jan. 12, 1942: Portales Daily News: Evan George was grateful for an easily upset stomach that probably saved not only his life, but the lives of his three children. His stomach woke him at 4...
Tuesday area prep basketball summaries — Jan. 11
January 11th, 2011
Boys Non-district Texico 60, Melrose 45 Texico (9-5) — Jose Posada 2 0-0 4, Conno Doolittle 2 0-0 4, Garrett Foote 2 0-0 4, Donovan Johnson 2 0-0 4, Jesus Rivera 4 0-...
Police blotter — Jan. 12
January 11th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law-enforcement, according to police records:
Saturday
• An officer responded to the 100 block of South Indio Avenue on...
County wells producing less water
January 11th, 2011
Domestic wells in some areas of Curry County are drying up, while Roosevelt County wells are still pumping, although often with less volume, according to the Office of the State Engineer.
Th...
Abengoa Bioenergy restarting biofuel production
January 11th, 2011
Abengoa Bioenergy USA is restarting its Portales bioethanol plant today after nearly two years of inactivity, Roosevelt County Community Development Corporation Executive Director Greg Fisher said...
Meetings watch: Roosevelt County Commission
January 11th, 2011
At the Roosevelt County Commission meeting Tuesday commissioners:
• Elected to keep David Sanders as chairman.
• Elected to make Bill Cathey the new vice-chairman, r...
Time to run ‘system restore’ on government
January 11th, 2011
David Stuckenberg of Portales offers this view on how the government has been “infected.”
Without updating outmoded hardware, performing software updates, and deleting cookies an...
Chairman: Where did funds go?
January 11th, 2011
Under Democratic control the last four years, the House voted to pump tens of billions of additional dollars into the Department of Veterans Affairs for improved benefits and health care.
Th...
Squashing political speech not answer
January 11th, 2011
We add our thoughts and prayers to the many for Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and the six people killed, including a senior federal judge, a 9-year-old girl fascinated by politics, a congressiona...
Shipmate reunion scheduled
January 11th, 2011
The USS Maddox Destroyer Association (DD731, DD622, DD168) has scheduled a reunion of former shipmates for Aug. 25-28 in Branson, Mo.
Information: contact Dennis Stokhaug by phone at...
My turn: Proud of being weird
January 11th, 2011
I’m weird. I know. People occasionally tell me.
But what’s weirder than being told you’re weird? How about being told you’re normal? That would be weird.
If so...
Admiring friend for deleting account
January 11th, 2011
I’m saying goodbye to a friend in the next few days.
Chris Horton and I have shared books, laughs and video game sessions, though we’re not the closest of friends. Just good enou...
Online comments changing format
January 11th, 2011
Freedom New Mexico Web sites are converting to a Facebook application to help readers interact with newsroom staff and each other.The change, from a platform called “Pluck,”...
Tuesday morning briefing: Out of town, today's odd date and enjoy the...
January 11th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.Out of town
Eastern New Mexico University’s Board of Regents is meeting out of town Jan. 19...
Portales past: Jan. 11, 1962
January 11th, 2011
Jan. 11, 1962: The Portales News-Tribune: Ads from Parkway Grocery: Coffee, 59 cents per pound; biscuits, seven cans for 49 cents; bread, thick-sliced loaf, 20 cents; 3 pounds Food King Shor...
Meetings watch: School board
January 10th, 2011
During the Portales Municipal Schools Board of Education meeting Monday night at the district Administration Building, the board:
• renewed Superintendent Randy Fowler’s contract...
Monday morning briefing: Game of the week, filling the void and a gush...
January 10th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Video game of the week.
The latest recommendation from our own Jenna Zamie.
Game: ilomilo Genre...
Portales past: Jan. 10, 1949
January 10th, 2011
Jan. 10, 1949: The Portales Daily News: Portales Markets (Cissell Produce): eggs, 40 cents; roosters, 10 cents; and light hens, 28 cents....
Tatum holds off Melrose for third
January 9th, 2011
PORTALES — Devanne Sours scored 15 points and Michelle Presher added 15 as Tatum held off Melrose 45-44 Saturday in the EPAC tournament girls third-place game.
The Lady Coyoes (11-1) o...
Portales past: Jan. 9, 1962
January 9th, 2011
Jan. 9, 1962: Portales Daily News: Kenneth Musick, who farmed 480 acres at Dora, paid $40 an acre for 640 acres, outbidding the former lessee, O.A. Preuit, a Levelland, Texas, grain corporat...
Greyhounds rally in second half to blow past Savage Storm 93-68
January 8th, 2011
DURANT, Okla. — Struggling along with Southeastern Oklahoma for a half, the Eastern New Mexico University men suddenly found the range in the second half.
Junior guard Tralyn Harden...
Southeastern Oklahoma notches win over Zias
January 8th, 2011
DURANT, Okla. — Junior guard Niki Nester scored 17 points, leading four starters in double figures as Southeastern Oklahoma fought off Eastern New Mexico University’s women for a 77-6...
Shooting targets U.S. congresswoman, kills 6
January 8th, 2011
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A gunman nearly unloaded a semiautomatic weapon at a busy supermarket Saturday during a public gathering for Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, wounding the Democrat and killing...
Cowboy stories all about wrecks
January 8th, 2011
Imagine the header clinging to the rack on the back of a flat-bed, chasing a cow across the high plains of Colorado with the hazer banging along beside him in a quarter-ton Ranger with a vet-box in...
Lawmakers: Cuts likely won't impact Cannon
January 8th, 2011
Cannon Air Force Base is unlikely to be impacted by proposed cuts to the nation’s defense budget, according to area lawmakers.
For the first time in more than a decade defined by costl...
Couldn’t stay quiet for too long
January 8th, 2011
Hello again. It’s me, back after a two-year hiatus. What can I say except I miss the fun we had together, your often kind and humorous responses to the columns, your cute little way of callin...
Gambling could serve as source of revenue
January 8th, 2011
Gambling proponents once again are hoping that this will be the year Texas lawmakers finally allow gambling enterprises to establish themselves in the state. The issue could help reveal just what k...
Senior happenings — Jan. 9
January 8th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Dance at Los Abuelitos in Portales. Please bring a covered dish.
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m...
On the shelves — Jan. 9
January 8th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“62 Projects to Make with a Dead Computer (And Other Discarded Electronics)” by Ran...
Fringe flowers featured on program
January 8th, 2011
Information on candles, choosing happiness after a divorce and making fringe flowers will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. and noon Thursday.
Rita Fuent...
Club notes — Jan. 9
January 8th, 2011
Bethel Homemakers Extension Club
The Bethel Homemakers Extension Club met in the home of Joyce Welsh for their December meeting and Christmas party with 16 members in attendance. Pat...
My turn: Resolutions still intact
January 8th, 2011
I have kept my New Year’s resolutions for nine days.
The first was to stop exercising and gain weight.
The second was to be less patient with those trying to convert me with sim...
School menus — Jan. 9
January 8th, 2011
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Pancake sausage on a stick. Lunch — Chicken finge...
Bowl game part of ‘overload’ problem
January 8th, 2011
I'm not a likely candidate to complain about too much football on TV, or too much sports in general. In fact, confronted with the frequent wasteland that occupies the "Glass Teat", in Harlan Elli...
Clovis-born Marine killed in Afghanistan
January 8th, 2011
Flags were flown at half-staff over the weekend in honor of a Clovis-born Marine sergeant.
Sgt. Garrett A. Misener, 25, was killed in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Dec. 27.
He was bo...
Elway’s return necessary
January 8th, 2011
It’s been tough without John, I’m glad he’s back.
OK, the realist in me knows that I’ll never see another “Drive” or watch my team’s quarterback sac...
Jan. 9 — Police blotter
January 8th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police records:
Wednesday
• About 2 p.m., a Roosevelt County Sheriff’s deputy reported seeing win...
Jan. 9 — Public record
January 8th, 2011
Recent cases in Roosevelt County Magistrate Court, according to court documents:
Thursday
• Robert Wiley, born in 1989, was found guilty of first offense DWI. Wiley was se...
Rec center classes offered
January 8th, 2011
The Portales Recreation Center has scheduled new six-week classes Jan. 18. through Feb. 25. They are:
• Open Walking, 10 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, all ages
• Boot...
Jan. 9 — Weekly update
January 8th, 2011
Man’s trial postponed
A manslaughter trial scheduled this week for Leroy Salas in the 2009 stabbing death of Marco Bonilla has been postponed, according to the 9th Judicial Dist...
Portales past: Jan. 8, 1951
January 8th, 2011
Jan. 8, 1951: The Portales Daily News: Portales would be on a likely route for an enemy invasion, which to Mayor Floyd Kennedy was not only possible, but probable. The mayor painted an alarm...
Rams pull away from Pojoaque late
January 7th, 2011
The Portales Rams overcame a stifling Pojoaque defense to post a 52-35 first-round win Friday in the Portales Shoot-Out .
In the battle of ranked teams, the Elks fought the Rams to a 19-19 t...
ENMU-Southestern Oklahoma basketball capsules
January 7th, 2011
Men
ENMU (4-7) at Southeastern Oklahoma (1-12)
• What: Lone Star Con...
Tucumcari man arraigned on child porn charges
January 7th, 2011
A Tucumcari man arrested in a New Mexico State Police Internet sting is facing four federal felony charges of child pornography.
The charges against Stephen Hensley, 41, follow a four-count...
McGee: Hard work only sure payoff
January 7th, 2011
I know this guy who’s been doing some traveling to casinos here and there around the country. He feels so good about his gambling skills that he said this is the year he’s going to d...
Pojoaque-Clovis girls basketball capsule
January 7th, 2011
Girls
Pojoaque (7-4) vs. Clovis (8-5)
• When: 3 p.m. Saturday at Ram Athletic Center as part of Portales Shoot-Out
• Radio: KCLV-FM 99.1.
In Search of Ponies: Transferable protective disorder
January 7th, 2011
I expected barking when I knocked.
And I wasn’t surprised to see his nose help push the door open.
What did catch me a little off guard was when the snarling continued, even aft...
Friday morning briefing: Life saving, free wishes and a little help fr...
January 7th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.Save a life
Child and infant CPR classes are being offered 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Matt 25 buildin...
Portales past: Jan. 7, 1942
January 7th, 2011
Jan. 7, 1942: Portales Daily News: Portales' most spectacular fire since 1935 destroyed the Phillips Hotel and Furniture Store this morning. The two-story tile and frame building, just acros...
Portales Shootout capsules
January 6th, 2011
• Today
4 p.m. — West Las Vegas (H) vs. Artesia (boys)
5:30 p.m. — Pojoaque vs. Portales (girls)
7:30 p.m. — Pojoaque vs. Portales (boys)
Hounds turn back Tigers
January 6th, 2011
ADA, Okla. — Eastern New Mexico University’s men led virtually all the way in a win Thursday night, but they had a few anxious moments.
Junior guard Stefan Mirabal matched a seas...
East Central downs cold-shooting Zias
January 6th, 2011
ADA, OKLA. — The Zias started and finished strong. In between, it was all East Central.
Sophomore Regan Browne scored 24 points off the bench and the Lady Tigers beat Eastern New Mexi...
Clovis man injured in accident
January 6th, 2011
Sheriff deputies said Freedom New Mexico employee Bill Atkinson of Clovis was airlifted to a Lubbock hospital as a precaution for non-life threatening injuries after a two-vehicle crash at U.S. 70...
My turn: Give metal a chance
January 6th, 2011
New Year’s Eve was a successful night for me, as I hope it was for many others in the community.
I started the evening off by attending the heavy metal concert on Main Street in Clovis...
Clovis boys weekend capsule, Jan. 6
January 6th, 2011
Clovis (12-1) vs. Eldorado (8-3) 7 p.m. Friday at The Rock Radio: KCLV-AM 1240, KTQM-FM 99.9 Last time out: Clovis started its three-game homestand with a 72-60 win...
God has given us a brand new year
January 6th, 2011
There seems to be a universal desensitizing to sin. Year after year, it seems just a little more. A constant portrayal of sin on TV and movies leave the impression that sin is the norm! As for us,...
Clovis station switches to news format
January 6th, 2011
CLOVIS — Area listeners will have to look elsewhere for their sports talk now that KCLV-AM 1240 in Clovis dropped its ESPN Radio programming.
KCLV switched to a talk radio format on Ja...
Clovis baseball team seeking new manager
January 6th, 2011
John Harris found the Sox fit him better, and the Clovis Pioneers are looking for a new manager four months before their professional baseball debut.
Harris, a 1973 graduate of Clovis High S...
Their view: Sen. Bingaman: Health care repeal hurts N.M.
January 6th, 2011
Sen. Bingaman: Health care repeal hurts N.M.
In a press release, U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., says he is concerned about the financial impact of House Republicans’ plan to r...
Now time for GOP to rein in spending
January 6th, 2011
As a new Congress reflecting the will of the voters as of November finally assumes office, with Republicans holding a majority in the House and more effective power in the Senate, we can expect sym...
Only you can judge what’s right
January 6th, 2011
Last week’s column emphasized the need for each of us to do the right thing in order to improve society. Most commenters seemed to agree, but were not necessarily sure what “the right t...
Cowboys pick Jason Garrett as new coach
January 6th, 2011
ARLINGTON, Texas — Jason Garrett nailed his audition. He gets to remain coach of the Dallas Cowboys. Owner Jerry Jones took the interim label off Garrett on Thursday and made him - offi...
Defense secretary announcing military cuts
January 6th, 2011
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Robert Gates is announcing the latest round of cost-cutting measures for the military, including a plan to do away with a new amphibious vehicle that can...
Thursday morning briefing: Raising the roof and statehood for N.M.
January 6th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.Help build a home
Volunteers are needed for a Habitat for Humanity workday starting at 8 a.m. Saturday...
Portales past: Jan. 6, 1942
January 6th, 2011
Jan. 6, 1942: Portales Daily News: Want ads: Two acres land, house 28X32, $300. M.J. McMurphey, Dora, N. Mex....
ENMU capsules — Jan. 6
January 5th, 2011
Men
ENMU (3-7) at East Central (7-6)
• When: 7 p.m. (MST) today in a Lone Star Conference crossover game at Ada, Okla.
• Last outing: The...
Cowboy resolutions more fun
January 5th, 2011
We all are encouraged to make New Year’s resolutions. From what I’ve been reading it seems most “regular” folks are resolving mainly to lose weight and exercise more.
Country club cited for gambling
January 5th, 2011
State officials have cited the Portales County Club for gambling and a Department of Public Safety spokesman said Wednesday that investigators plan to meet with the district attorney to determine i...
My turn: Fettuccine helps bonding with sister-in-law
January 5th, 2011
My sister-in-law, Ashley, and I seem to be developing a fettuccine tradition.
Over the holidays the last two years, we’ve made chicken-vegetable fettuccine Alfredo together. It wasn&rs...
Wednesday morning briefing: Call for volunteers, ticket deadline and a...
January 5th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.
Calling on you
The new Portales Quality of Life Committee will be holding focus groups at the end of Janu...
Portales past: Jan. 5, 1942
January 5th, 2011
Jan. 5, 1942: The Portales Daily News: According to Inez McGee, county Health Department, a total of 296 babies were born in Roosevelt County during 1941, and there were 94 deaths....
Power outages plague Portales
January 4th, 2011
Power outages hit the same portion of Portales for several hours two mornings in a row this week.
“We are aware of the problem, and we are working on a long-term solution so we avoid t...
Divorce support seminar being held
January 4th, 2011
First United Methodist Church is hosting Divorce Care, a weekly support group and seminar led by people with experience dealing with divorce.
The 13-week Bible-based video seminar will be he...
My turn: Rock bottom good place for life to pick up
January 4th, 2011
As I kneeled before the Blessed Sacrament at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Day, I thought, “When we hit rock-bottom, that means there’s a rock at the bottom, right?”
Their view: Thanks offered for community’s help
January 4th, 2011
Thanks offered for community’s help
James Salgado of Portales took time to thank those who helped him attend a baseball camp in Florida during the holiday break:
Christma...
Washington no stranger to whine, waste
January 4th, 2011
It’s difficult to take Washington seriously when politicians bemoan the federal deficit, whine about underfunded agencies and whimper about budget woes. It’s all the more galling when w...
New changes in store for GI Bill
January 4th, 2011
Veterans using the Post-9/11 GI bill will see their monthly living stipends stopped between fall and winter semesters, starting next year, and only full time students will continue to draw stipen...
Zias earn sportsmanship award
January 4th, 2011
The Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer team has been awarded the 2010 National Soccer Coaches Association Team Ethics/Sportsmanship Silver Award for their play last season.
Tuesday morning briefing: Report cards, sports stars and the Polish Pr...
January 4th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.School notes
Floyd Municipal School District has a schedule change in January.
According to the...
Portales past: Jan. 4, 1962
January 4th, 2011
Jan. 4, 1962: Portales News-Tribune: On Sunday, Dec. 31, Chuck Strain celebrated his 10th birthday with an afternoon party in the home of his parents. His cake had "Happy Birthday Cowboy" wi...
EPAC tourney begins today at Texico
January 3rd, 2011
Nobody brings a dominating record into this year’s boys EPAC basketball tournament, which could set the stage for a wide-open battle for the title.
Clayton, making its first appearance...
Interviews ongoing for Chamber director
January 3rd, 2011
The Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce is interviewing candidates to replace resigning executive director Sharon King and hopes to hire someone within the next few weeks, chamber board President...
Empty Stocking donations list
January 3rd, 2011
The Salvation Army’s most successful Christmas campaign in the last five years collected $52,034 between Red Kettles and Empty Stocking Funds.
The second most successful year was in...
My turn: Hunter outsmarts self
January 3rd, 2011
A lot of things are very important when it comes to hunting, such as transportation and stealth.
The trick is to fool the game, not the hunter.
Danny Dictson, a ranch owner in Picacho...
Monday morning briefing: Game time, back to school and Palin's home
January 3rd, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Video game of the week
Our own Jenna Zaime’s pick for the week.
Game: Raskulls
Genre: Ac...
Portales past: Jan. 2, 1962
January 2nd, 2011
Jan. 2, 1962: Portales News-Tribune: Eldon Whitton was confirmed as justice of the peace for Precinct 1 by the county commissioners today, releasing Keith Rowland to assume his duties as chi...
Their view: Funeral procession ban extreme measure
January 1st, 2011
Funeral procession ban extreme measure
A district attorney in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley is proposing outlawing funeral processions in his county. The Brownsville Herald newspaper...
Iraqis ready to take control of own problems
January 1st, 2011
A coordinated suicide bombing that killed at least 14 people and wounded 53 in Ramadi, the capital of Iraq’s Anbar province, is a reminder that the country the U.S. has tried so hard to pacif...
CPR classes offered
January 1st, 2011
The American Red Cross has scheduled the following first aid and CPR classes at the Matt 25 building at 1200 N. Thornton St. in Clovis:
• Adult CPR: 6 p.m. Wednesday
• Child...
My turn: This year already off to better start
January 1st, 2011
In 2010 I was much luckier than last in driving on Christmas Eve from Portales to Dallas.
In 2009 I joined thousands in getting stranded at night on snow-packed I-20. After an eternity of su...
Can't beat catfish
January 1st, 2011
Several years ago I made a commercial for the Catfish Institute.
Their office was in Belzoni, Miss. The commercial concluded, “…just write in care of Miz June. That’s B-E-...
Jan. 2 — Weekly update
January 1st, 2011
Charged teen being evaluated
DeAngelo Montoya, the 13-year-old boy charged in the shooting death of 22-year-old Angel Vale this summer, is undergoing evaluation to determine if he is...
Jan. 2 — Police blotter
January 1st, 2011
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police records:
Tuesday
• A police officer was dispatched to Allsup’s, 120 South Chicago St., at...
Portales past: Jan. 1, 1951
January 1st, 2011
Jan. 1, 1951: The Portales Daily News: The two-way radio for the county sheriff arrived Saturday, just before Sheriff J.E. "Ping" Evetts was sworn in to succeed J.N. McCall....
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