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Melrose receiver in running for six-man record
October 30th, 2003
He’s not big. Nor particularly fast. Harvey Park just has a knack for catching footballs — and finding the end zone.
His coach and teammates rave about his hands, knowledge of the game and determi...
God's creativity is overwhelming
October 30th, 2003
God paints autumn with strokes of brilliant gold, hues of burnished brown, and flames of reddish orange. The leaves of summer now become breathtaking jewels, escaping from God’s treasure box.
The aw...
Obits 10-31
October 30th, 2003
Antonia Armijo, 98
Mrs. Antonia D. Armijo, 98, of Portales, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2003, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
She was born on April 12, 1905, in Villanueva, to Leonarda and Sant...
Day of the Dead to honor former students
October 30th, 2003
By Mike Linn
PNT Managing Editor
Mike_Linn@link.freedom.com
Those who knew Eric Hodgest say they don’t need his picture to see his face. Or to remember his smile. Or even his charm.
Still, Hodgest...
Lady Tigers play 'waiting game'
October 29th, 2003
Safe at home
While the rest of District 3-1A battles it out, Elida is playing the waiting game. But that doesn’t mean the Lady Tigers are relaxing.
“We’re working harder this week than we’ve w...
Floyd faces Longhorns in playoffs
October 29th, 2003
By Tony Parra
PNT Staff Writer
Tony_Parra@link.freedom.com
The games are about as meaningful as they get with the Floyd Broncos playing the Logan Longhorns in the six-man quarterfinals at 7 p.m. Frida...
Obits 10-30
October 29th, 2003
Ralph Miller, 93
Mr. Ralph E. Miller. 93, of Clovis, a retired farmer and rancher, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2003, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
He was born on May 13, 1910, in Oklahoma, to...
Valencia wins state appeal
October 29th, 2003
By Mike Linn
PNT Managing Editor
Mike_Linn@link.freedom.com
Valencia Elementary’s school rating jumped from probationary status to meets state standards following an appeal from Portales Municipal S...
Floyd News
October 28th, 2003
Oct. 29 - Nov. 5
Transitions
Birthdays this week:
Tiffany Lee, (18); Linda Rippee; Chay Chenault
Anniversaries:
Dave Nash and Sherry Fahrenkrug, two years
News and Events
• Flu shots will...
Elida News
October 28th, 2003
Birthdays Nov. 1 - 7.
Chay Chenault, Joreta Lango, Tate Holmes, Cory Winders, Blaine Bumguardner, Wilma Parkinson, Justin Hines, Guy Merrick and Mindy Oder.
Anniversaries: Mr. and Mrs. Pat Winter, Mr....
South County News
October 28th, 2003
Harvest
The peanut harvest in the Causey, Lingo, Garrison and Richland areas is in full swing. Many farmers are working until way past midnight. The nuts are ready and need to be out in case of fall r...
Dora News
October 28th, 2003
Farmers don’t doubt the growing season definitely ended on early Sunday morning when the thermometer dropped below 30 degrees. It appears the freezable plants are all finished for the season.
Harves...
Portales-based band hits No. 1 on Mexican music chart
October 28th, 2003
A new record label and a new singer, but an old song, have helped a Portales-based Norteño music band land the No. 1 spot on Billboard magazine’s Regional Mexican music chart.
The band, Los Huracan...
Suspect nabbed in Web sting
October 28th, 2003
A three-week undercover sting operation led to the arrest of George Ford, 28, who police say used the Internet to lure what he thought was a 14-year-old girl into a meeting.
Ford actually had been cor...
Student Advisory Council seeks longer Thanksgiving break
October 27th, 2003
The Eastern New Mexico University President’s Student Advisory Council will hold its second meeting of the semester, today at noon, to discuss topics concerning ENMU organizations and students.
One...
ENMU Student Profile
October 27th, 2003
Your name: Ruven Ortiz
Your classification: Senior
Your major: Broadcast Journalism
Your age (and birth date): 24 (1/27/79)
Your hometown: Silver City.
What's your idea of a perfect day?...
Obits 10-28
October 27th, 2003
Kathleen Betts, 69
Kathleen Betts, 69, of Portales, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2003, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born on Sept. 7, 1934, in Birmingham, Ala., to Miss Sallie Mae Campbell.
S...
Cannon Air Force Base going wild
October 27th, 2003
When the sun sets on the evening of Oct. 31, many Clovis parents will be helping their children get into costumes and walk the streets to collect candy and treats.
The next night, a group of military...
Oasisi State Park ranger bids farwell
October 27th, 2003
There is a position open for an Oasis State Park ranger, after Brad Nance recently stepped down from the job to pursue another passion, being a paramedic with the Clovis Fire Department.
“I was doi...
Parents visit with teachers, cafeteria
October 27th, 2003
Portales school officials were able to accomplish two goals when they held a parent-teacher conference in the newly-renovated Portales High School cafeteria on Monday.
Parents were able to talk with...
Greyhound football player dies in crash
October 27th, 2003
He could make everybody laugh. He was always smiling. He was brutally honest.
That’s how friends remember 19-year-old Eric Hodgest, a redshirt freshman linebacker on Eastern New Mexico University...
Personalities Plus — Frank Smith
October 27th, 2003
Frank Smith has lived in Portales since 1972. He retired from his job in deliveries at the former Poynor’s Home and Auto Store in 2001 and is full time pastor of First Spanish Baptist Church. Preach...
Zia volleyball squad beats Kingsville
October 25th, 2003
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — It’s been a long climb to the .500 mark for the Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team.
The Zias finally made it Saturday — and also put themselves in an improved po...
Zia soccer drops road match
October 25th, 2003
Northeastern State 4, ENMU 1 — At Tahlequah, Okla., the host Lady Reds got two goals and an assist from Marie Widerman to improve to 11-3 (4-2 LSC).
Widerman assisted on a goal by Stacey Cutler just...
Lack of brew makes for a boring Oktoberfest
October 25th, 2003
About three weeks ago I performed an experiment. I discovered that if I droop the end of the toilet paper roll into the bowl and push down the flush handle, the force of the swirling water will pull t...
In a child's adventure, dad ends up the hero
October 25th, 2003
When Big War II broke out, every red-blooded American kid who believed in baseball, cowboys, and the American Way shouldered his Red Ryder BB gun in the relentless struggle against tyranny. The scenar...
PNT wins award for investigative reporting
October 25th, 2003
The Portales News-Tribune has won the New Mexico Press Association’s second place investigative reporting award for newspapers under 10,000 circulation. Staff members Tony Farkas, Mike Linn, Gary Mi...
Public Record
October 25th, 2003
The following marriage certificates were recently filed in the Roosevelt County Courthouse:
l John C. Walker, 21, and Kyleene L. Cox, 18, both of Portales.
l Ferdinand Tirando, 23, of Clovis, and Luce...
Obits 10-26
October 25th, 2003
Kathleen Betts, 69
Kathleen Betts, 69, of Portales, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2003, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
Arrangements will be announced by Wheeler Mortuary of Portales. Services are pend...
Daylight savings has its reasons
October 25th, 2003
Welcome to the dark side ... of the day.
Yes, it’s that time again. Time to set back the clocks and bid farewell to that extra hour of daylight.
Except, of course, in Arizona (not including the Na...
Officials narrow finalist list for city manager
October 25th, 2003
By Mike Linn
PNT Managing Editor
Mike_Linn@link.freedom.com
A former Eastern New Mexico University student and New Mexico-native. A dentist turned politician who loves challenges. And a former city ma...
Greyhounds not looking to take Lions lightly
October 23rd, 2003
Texas A&M-Commerce is coming off a discouraging home loss to West Texas A&M, and at 1-6 is not having even close to the kind of season it envisioned.
Still, Eastern New Mexico University coach Bud Ell...
LaSage looks for improvement
October 23rd, 2003
Eastern New Mexico University second-year cross country coach Greg LaSage knows that the Abilene Christians of the world are out of range in Saturday’s Lone Star Conference cross country meet, set f...
Rams forfeit two victories
October 22nd, 2003
The Portales Rams had to forfeit their first two games of the football season on Wednesday — wins over West Las Vegas and Tularosa — due to the use of an ineligible player.
“There was a mixup in...
ENMU guard described as smart, tough
October 22nd, 2003
Making adjustments is part of life and basketball.
On the court, former Clovis High standout Irshaun Pinckney went from overpowering opponents in the paint to outsmarting them on the perimeter.
Off th...
New Mexico hopes to keep military bases open
October 22nd, 2003
Randy Harris, a Clovis banker and member of the New Mexico Military Base Planning Commission, said he’s optimistic New Mexico won’t lose any of its four bases in an upcoming process of military co...
County officials discuss new jail possibilities
October 22nd, 2003
Area county officials are entertaining the idea of funding a 2,000-bed jail that would house criminals from Logan to Lingo.
Curry County Commission Chairman Tim Ashley is spearheading the idea, which...
Officials: Federal funding a necessity for Ute project
October 22nd, 2003
TEXICO — The board of the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority is continuing to make preparations to request federal funding for the Ute Water Project early next year, a process known as “see...
Creamer loving man to friends and family
October 21st, 2003
He was a caring man to his wife and four daughters and that’s how his family and friends knew him.
“He was a very pleasant man,” sister-in-law and friend Irene Ribble said. “He was a good man...
Melrose slips by Dora
October 21st, 2003
DORA — A two-game deficit was too much for the Dora Lady Coyotes as Melrose escaped with a 25-21, 25-23, 19-25, 11-25, 15-13 victory Tuesday in a District 3-1A matchup.
“We played really hard,”...
Book borrowers beware
October 21st, 2003
Sherlock Holmes and Perry Mason won’t be knocking down doors looking for local library looters any time soon. But Portales citizens may end up in court charged with petty misdemeanors if they contin...
County may give Portales Ute water
October 21st, 2003
Roosevelt County officials are discussing the possibility of bowing out of the Ute Water pipeline project and allowing Portales to obtain its water rights — along with the hefty tab that follows.
Co...
Floyd News
October 21st, 2003
Birthdays Oct. 22 - 29:
Shayla Whitecotton, (8).
News and Events
The Floyd Junior Carnival will be this Saturday in the Old Gym. There will be games and prizes and lots of fun.
Friends and Family
l...
Elida News
October 21st, 2003
Birthdays Oct. 25 - 31
Sandra Ferguson, Austin Shrock, Joe Smith, Tiffany Winston, Shelton Veo, Jared Dauer and Linda Rippie.
Anniversaries: Mr. and Mrs. Tim Southard and Mr. and Mrs. Garlan Creighton...
Dora News
October 21st, 2003
Saturday night is the time to roll clocks back one hour before you go to bed. If ever you get confused please remember: In the fall, time falls back. In the spring (April), time springs forward.
Symp...
South County News
October 21st, 2003
Time
It’s time for the clock to roll back one hour this coming Saturday night. You can catch an extra little nap before it’s time to dress for church.
Pep FCE News
On Oct. 14 the members of the P...
Obits 10-22
October 21st, 2003
Bessie Slack, 94
Mrs. Bessie Slack, 94, of Portales, died Monday, Oct. 20, 2003, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
She was born on Jan. 18, 1909, in Elida, to Sarah and Frank Miller.
Sh...
Woman who 'found' baby is mother
October 21st, 2003
Portales police have arrested a woman who said Sunday that she found an abandoned baby in a park. Police said Tuesday they now believe the newborn belonged to the woman who said she found it while jog...
ENMU Student Profile
October 20th, 2003
our name: Jill Butler
Your classification: senior
Your major: psychology
Your age (and birth date): 22 (May 17, 1981)
Your hometown: Odessa, Texas
What's your idea of a perfect day?
No...
Obits 10-21
October 20th, 2003
Marjorie Burkel, 83
Mrs. Marjorie Burkel, 83, of Portales, died Thursday morning, Oct. 16, 2003, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
She was born on May 30, 1920, in Smithville, Mo., to Lela an...
Cannon spouses have support
October 20th, 2003
By Darrell Todd Maurina
Freedom Newspapers
Darrell_Maurina@link.freedom.com
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — For most newcomers to Cannon, New Mexico is a long way from home. That means many young spouses of...
Abandoned baby allegedly found in park
October 20th, 2003
A newborn boy is in good health after a woman said she found him abandoned at Rotary Park on Sunday morning while she was jogging.
Police say they have identified the mother and further investigation...
Chief of schools sought job
October 18th, 2003
Portales Schools Superintendent Dr. James Holloway is looking to extend his career beyond the realms of Portales, and was one of four finalists for the Carlsbad schools superintendent position that wa...
Tensions ease between police, judge
October 18th, 2003
Portales police and Municipal Court Judge Fred Arnold may not have the greatest working relationship, but the tension may be beginning to thin.
After not filing any citations in municipal court for r...
Lady Rams Sweep Artesia
October 17th, 2003
The Portales Lady Rams started slowly but finished strong on their way to a 25-21, 25-23 and 25-17 sweep over Artesia in a non-district match Thursday night in Portales.
Megan Kabrick led the Lady Ra...
Program lets people walk in financial peace
October 16th, 2003
FARWELL — Through Financial Peace University, the average family eliminates $5,300 in debt while saving $2,700, according to its founder, Dave Ramsey.
“Financial Peace University is a series of 13...
Don't forget your pastors
October 16th, 2003
Pastors who respond to God’s call to ministry are special people. Clergy Appreciation Month, which is this month, is observed by affirming and encouraging our ministers. These spiritual leaders are...
Strong opinions are worth fighting for
October 16th, 2003
We’ve heard from a number of readers over the past few months who expressed anxiety and concern about what might happen to the views on these pages if our parent company, Freedom Communications, wer...
Local leader loses bout with cancer
October 16th, 2003
Those who knew her best invariably described Mary Carol Hartley as a brave, compassionate lady.
Hartley, 62, died at her home Thursday after a 15-year on-and-off bout with cancer.
Hartley’s husband,...
While society changes, tortillas stay the same
October 16th, 2003
I was proud of myself one day when I cooked pancakes and bacon for my 1 1/2-year-old niece, Marissa.
You see, I’m not a very domestic person, but I figured Marissa, being a human vacuum machine like...
Obits 10-17
October 16th, 2003
Marjorie Burkel, 83
Marjorie A. Burkel, 83, of Portales, died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2003, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
Arrangements will be announced by Wheeler Mortuary in Portales.
Servic...
Elida wary of 3-1A rematch
October 15th, 2003
The Elida Lady Tigers (6-0) control their destiny with four district matches remaining against Floyd, Fort Sumner, Dora and Vaughn.
The Fort Sumner Vixens still have a shot at the District 3-1A regul...
Ex-Texico star not returning to Zias hoop team
October 15th, 2003
By Eric Butler
PNT Correspondent
Jennifer Strebeck, who helped lead Texico to three straight state girls basketball championships, has decided to leave the Eastern New Mexico University program.
A psy...
Nonprofit corporations optimistic on tax reform
October 15th, 2003
As the largest nonprofit corporation in Clovis, Plains Regional Medical Center might have lost millions of dollars if a state blue ribbon tax reform commission recommendation had gone differently, ho...
Officials against Billy the Kid investigation
October 14th, 2003
Freedom Newspapers
Officials from the village of Fort Sumner issued a press release Tuesday criticizing an ongoing effort to exhume the bodies of Billy the Kid and his mother, Catherine Antrim. They c...
Letters to the Editor
October 14th, 2003
Bank was only doing its job
I offer an opposing view on the Portales National Bank “dirty business” article (Friday’s PNT). I can’t wait until it’s David Stone’s legal responsibility to co...
Taxes could rise on gas, cars, homes
October 14th, 2003
Staff and Wire Reports
SANTA FE — A tax reform commission has recommended no change in the tax on food but proposed higher taxes and fees on gasoline, motor vehicles and homes.
The Blue Ribbon Tax R...
Habitat for Humanity works to increase volunteer numbers
October 14th, 2003
By Gary Mitchell
Freedom Newspapers
Gary_Mitchell@link.freedom.com
Habitat for Humanity of Roosevelt and Curry Counties picked up an additional seven or eight volunteers from the Clovis area during Tu...
Freedom won't be sold, agrees to partnership
October 14th, 2003
Freedom News Service
IRVINE, Calif. — Freedom Communications Inc., whose fractious family owners have been bitterly divided over how to let some of their shareholders cash out, said Tuesday its boar...
Freedom agrees to partnership
October 14th, 2003
By MARY ANN MILBOURN
Freedom News Service
IRVINE, Calif. — Freedom Communications Inc., parent of the Clovis News Journal, Portales News-Tribune and Quay County Sun in Tucumcari, announced Tuesday...
Teen arrested in Portales, accused of car-jacking, kid-napping
October 13th, 2003
Portales police on Sunday afternoon apprehended a 19-year-old ranch hand who allegedly went on a 2 1/2 hour crime spree through three counties where he robbed numerous people at gunpoint, broke into h...
Businesses expand, seek local support
October 13th, 2003
Two businesses are depending on the support of the Portales community in their moves to expand from their current locations.
Robert’s Television and Appliance is having it’s grand opening on Frid...
Portales fire chief to retire in spring
October 13th, 2003
A few weeks before his first day as the Portales fire chief Steve Beaty dropped in at the fire station hoping his future employees could provide him directions around town.
But instead of introducing...
Shallenberger honored by ENMU
October 11th, 2003
Two Clovis prep coaches expressed surprise and gratitude for their induction with nine others on Saturday into Eastern New Mexico University’s Athletics Hall of Honors.
Shallenberger, a Portales Hig...
Zia volleyball team rebounds
October 11th, 2003
The Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team bounced back from a three-game sweep with a 30-24, 23-30, 28-30, 30-19, 15-11 win over Angelo State in a Lone Star Conference South Division match Sat...
Eating undercooked meat is not rare
October 11th, 2003
Why is undercooked steak called “rare” when it’s so commonplace? Isn’t “rare” supposed to indicate something unusual? There’s nothing unusual about undercooked steak.
A lot of people l...
500 columns deserves celebration
October 11th, 2003
Today celebrates an historic event as memorable as the first three-day federal holiday or the research paper by a German professor named Waldseemuller who snubbed the myth of Christopher Columbus and...
Public defender likes having an impact on people
October 11th, 2003
Monica Casias, 26, was recently hired as an assistant public defender with the 9th Judicial District public defender’s office.
Question: When were you officially hired as an attorney with the publi...
Friends of Eastern pay tribute to alumni, Gov. Richardson
October 11th, 2003
The Eastern New Mexico University Homecoming festivities began with the 28th Annual Friends of Eastern Foundation Breakfast honoring Gov. Bill Richardson and four ENMU alumni at the Campus Union Ball...
Area schools, banks observe Columbus Day
October 11th, 2003
Area schools will recognize Columbus Day by canceling classes on Monday, while City Hall, the public library and the Roosevelt County Courthouse will remain open.
Along with schools, local banks and t...
Singer/songwriter inspires youth with music, words
October 11th, 2003
It took Jana Stanfield until the age of 33 to make the move to Nashville and do music full time.
Today, the successful singer and songwriter, a native of Clovis and alumni of Eastern New Mexico Unive...
Public Record
October 11th, 2003
The following marriage certificates were recently filed in the Roosevelt County Courthouse:
l Thomas R. Covington, 36, of Portales, and Tela S. Mayflied, 48, of Roswell.
l Gail S. Chandler, 60, of Po...
Moore among 11 inductees
October 9th, 2003
Longtime women’s basketball coach Wayne Moore and two Clovis prep coaches are among 11 people scheduled to be inducted into the Eastern New Mexico University Athletics Hall of Honors during halftime...
School Menus
October 9th, 2003
Portales Municipal Schools
Breakfast
Monday — No school.
Tuesday — Breakfast pocket, fresh fruit and milk.
Wednesday — Cold cereal, graham crackers, juice and milk.
Thursday — French toast sti...
FTCS News
October 9th, 2003
FTCS is participating in Operation Christmas Child again this year. We have flyers are more information in the office if you are interested in helping with this.
The FTCS drama team is going to perfo...
Floyd School News
October 9th, 2003
News and Events
There will be no school on Monday in observance of Columbus Day.
Upcoming Games
Football-
Friday — Varsity vs. Vaughn at 7 p.m. at Vaughn.
Saturday — Junior Varsity vs. Victory...
Dora School News
October 9th, 2003
Reminder
On Monday parents are invited to join in the meeting with the Dora School Board and staff. This is in the regular elementary workroom and is at 7 p.m. Then the Board meets at 8 p.m. for the...
PJHS News
October 9th, 2003
School Holiday Monday
All students and employees will be absent from school Monday in celebration of Columbus Day. The rhyme teachers taught students to remember the date Columbus ran into America on...
It's time to thank your bosses, past ans present
October 9th, 2003
In case you haven’t checked your calendar, next Thursday is National Sarcastic Columnist Writers of America Appreciation Day.
Forward flowers, candy, large cash donations and cases of imported wine...
Portales National Bank accused of dirty business
October 9th, 2003
A Portales bank and a Clovis couple are battling over whether the bank took advantage of an elderly couple in loans on their Portales-area ranch.
The fight began when Portales National Bank filed for...
City prepares for emergencies
October 9th, 2003
Emergency alert sirens and spreading the news via media outlets are two top priorities for local officials if a tornado swept through the Portales vicinity.
Planning for a tornado, flood or any other...
ENMU to honor alumni, governor
October 9th, 2003
In his heyday, Jimmy Joe Robinson was a consummate coach on the hardwood, a strategist of the local high school basketball circuit.
A coaching record of 528-213 and four state championships lends supp...
Obits 10-10
October 9th, 2003
James Hill, 72
Mr. James L. “Jim” Hill, 72, of Portales, died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2003, at Covenant Lakeside Hospital in Lubbock.
He was born on Dec. 25, 1930, in Kerns, Texas, to Mittie and Ernest...
Obits 10-9
October 8th, 2003
Carol Depperman, 68
Carol Lavon Kemp Depperman, 68, of Clovis, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2003, at her home.
She was born on Sept. 4, 1935, in Muleshoe, to Walter A. and Grace Fish Kemp.
Her family moved t...
Jana Stanfield headlines concert and youth rally
October 8th, 2003
She’s a multi-platinum selling songwriter. Her music has been featured on the movie, “Eight Seconds.” Her story has appeared in “Third Helping of Chicken Soup for the Soul.”
And yet many...
Video system will ease court transports
October 8th, 2003
By Mike Linn
PNT Managing Editor
Mike_Linn@link.freedom.com
Once just a cool tool used in science fiction flicks, the video conference system has now made its way to the Portales Municipal Court.
Th...
Portales police get pay raises
October 8th, 2003
Citing problems keeping police officers working for the city, Portales Police Chief Jeff Gill successfully lobbied to attain a pay increase for certified police officers at Tuesday’s Portales City C...
Portales defeats rival Lovington in four games
October 7th, 2003
LOVINGTON — The match was just as one would expect from the first meeting of the season between arch rivals. Each game between Lovington and Portales was close and intense, with three of the four be...
Ellsworth will be missed
October 7th, 2003
The family of Rolland Ellsworth Jr., an Eastern New Mexico University student killed in a bull-riding accident Oct. 2, remembers him as a loving brother and a son who “lived life with no regrets,”...
City officials eager for certification
October 7th, 2003
With an eye toward economic growth, Portales city officials say their first step is to gain certification from the New Mexico State Department of Economic Development.
Mayor Orlando Ortega and city c...
State to fund health program at La Casa
October 7th, 2003
Tony_Parra@link.freedom.com
The Women, Infants and Children Program will be handled by the New Mexico Department of Health instead of La Casa de Buena Salud in an effort to reduce costs.
The county c...
Letters to the Editor
October 7th, 2003
By definition, a champion is “a person who fights for another or for a cause; defender; protector; supporter /a champion of the oppressed.”
Where were the champions last week at the Portales distr...
Floyd News
October 7th, 2003
News and Events
• This Monday is Columbus Day. There will be no school.
• There will be a School Board meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday at the school.
• The City Council will also meet at 7 p.m. o...
Elida News
October 7th, 2003
Birthdays Oct. 11-17
Megan Bumguardner; Sandy Anthony; Breanna Bargas; Montie Cochrain; Jamie Fine; Harold Kirkpatrick; Charlie Neeley; Andy Husted; and Allyssa Bargas.
Commodities
The commodities wil...
Dora News
October 7th, 2003
The farmers are already harvesting some dry land hay and the those with irrigation are starting on some crops also. Some peanuts are also being dug. The rush of harvest time is just beginning. They ar...
Zias on a streak coming into matchup with West Texas A&M
October 6th, 2003
Now that the Lone Star Conference South Division play is here, is the Eastern New Mexico University volleyball ready to take off?
The Zias were 5-10 heading into matches against Tarleton State and Tex...
Elida volleyball squad gets good start on loaded week
October 6th, 2003
DORA — It was an easy enough night for the Elida volleyball team, even when its coach was scoring a point for Dora.
The visiting Lady Tigers got a good start on a loaded week, sweeping Dora in three...
New mexico schools to teach dual languages through video
October 6th, 2003
By Tony Parra
PNT Staff Writer
Tony_Parra@link.freedom.com
The state of New Mexico Educational System has taught children English, now it will have an opportunity to teach them Spanish.
Dr. Julia Ros...
Injury-prone rodeos don't report many deaths
October 6th, 2003
Local, state and national rodeo officials say bull riders are more likely to die in traveling accidents to and from rodeos than in the arena.
But while the death of Eastern New Mexico University fres...
Obits 10-7
October 6th, 2003
Mrs. Ruby Nichols, 80, of Portales, died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2003, at the Retirement Ranch in Clovis.
She was born on Feb. 3, 1923, in Graham, Texas, to Mattie and Michael G. Fields.
She grew up in West T...
Rape trial postponed
October 6th, 2003
The trial for a Clovis man accused of rape has been postponed until Feb. 2. John Jacobs’ trial had been scheduled for today and Wednesday in Curry County District Court.
Jacobs’ attorney Gerald Ba...
ENMU Student profile
October 6th, 2003
Name: Hillary N. Boerio
Classification: Sophomore
Major: Communications and public relations Minor: Music
Age (and Birth date): 19 (May 27, 1984)
Hometown: Hobbs
My perfect day:
Laying in a poo...
Homecoming features week full of events
October 6th, 2003
By Helena Rodriguez
Freedom Newspapers
Helena_Rodriguez@link.freedom.com
Things are already starting to look green around town this week as Eastern New Mexico University kicks off its 2003 homecoming...
Portales volleyball sweeps Ruidoso
October 4th, 2003
Megan Kabrick was in the unusual position of playing as a freshman last season, largely because she was tall.
Now, the 5-foot-11 sophomore is in the lineup not to cover up the Portales Lady Rams’ la...
Abilene Christian beats Greyhounds again
October 4th, 2003
ABILENE, Texas — Abilene Christian did it to the Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds again.
Senior running back Richard Whitaker capped a nine-play, 80-yard drive with his second touchdown of t...
ENMU soccer wins LSC opener
October 4th, 2003
DENTON, Texas — Forward Megan Dozier didn’t get many shots, but she made them count.
The Eastern New Mexico University freshman scored two goals on three shots, including the game-winner in overti...
Rape suspect found innocent
October 4th, 2003
PORTALES — A Roosevelt County jury late Friday found John Jacobs innocent of raping a fellow Eastern New Mexico University student. The courtroom audience then erupted — some in tears and others i...
ENMU student dies at rodeo
October 4th, 2003
Rolland Ellsworth Jr. — “Rojo,” to his friends — had a contagious, fun-loving spirit.
“The memories we have of Rojo are sitting around on our balcony and telling stories and the guy didn’t...
Red Cross worker to direct N.M. shelter
October 4th, 2003
A former American Red Cross worker whose travels have taken her to war-torn regions around the world, has been named the new executive director for eastern New Mexico’s Shelter for Victims of Domest...
Public Record 10-5
October 4th, 2003
The following marriage certificates were recently filed in the Roosevelt County Courthouse:
Victor Sanchez, 64, of Portales, and Maria Engracia Diaz Salinas, 46, of Juarez, Mexico.
Sidney D. Price, 4...
Obits 10-5
October 4th, 2003
J.W. Luce
Services: 10 a.m. Monday at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Portales
Mr. J.W. Luce, 87, of Portales, died Friday, Oct. 3, 2003, at his home in Portales.
He was born on Feb. 4, 1916, in Wellingto...
Weather reporters are never wrong, really
October 4th, 2003
I am often kidded about guessing wrong when I do the weather on the radio. Well, I am hereby informing the world my forecasts are never wrong. Unlike mere mortals, weather reporter guys are never wron...
There's a flip side to recalling good old days
October 4th, 2003
As a card-carrying member of the Old Geezer Party, I take great pleasure chewing the fat with contemporaries over tales of bygone school days — you know, back when teachers were mean, ugly, stupid d...
Rams look to keep focus against Eunice
October 2nd, 2003
The Rams are playing a Homecoming football game a Eunice team that they have outscored 123-13 over the last three meetings. But if the coaching staff gets what it wants, Portales will treat the visiti...
Hounds look to break streak against ACU
October 2nd, 2003
Gary Gaines has had a tough time against most teams in his three-plus seasons as the Abilene Christian football coach.
But even though the Wildcats are 3-0 against ENMU in that time — and have won f...
Fighting can be good for children's health
October 2nd, 2003
My two nieces, Anisha, 11, and Stephanie, 8, were involved in a heated argument about to turn physical when I said to my sister, “Don’t stop them! Fighting is good for them!”
Julie looked at me...
Freedom board meets
October 2nd, 2003
Freedom News Service
IRVINE, Calif. — The board of Freedom Communications Inc. met all day Wednesday to discuss bids from potential buyers but did not decide what to recommend to the shareholders f...
FTCS News
October 2nd, 2003
Christman Child
FTCS will be participating in "Operation Christmas Child" again this year. Students should be receiving flyers with more information. Call the office if you have any questions.
Drama...
PJHS News
October 2nd, 2003
First Quarter Ends
On Oct. 17 students will complete their tests for the first nine-week grading period. After progress reports went out last week, the faculty hopes that students are getting serious...
Floyd School News
October 2nd, 2003
News and Events
Today is an ELS day. You only need to come to school if your teacher has told you to do so.
Floyd School Spirit shirt are on sale for $12 each. Contact the main office to purchase one....
Elida School News
October 2nd, 2003
The kindergarten and first grade have been studying apples this past month. They learned many interesting facts about apples and have done several projects throughout the month.
The scholastic book f...
Dora School News
October 2nd, 2003
Reminder
Parents are invited to come to the planning of the work and additionsto be done and Dora schools. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Oct. 13 in the elementary workroom.
Sports
Oct. 4 — Melro...
Defense attacks alleged rape victim's memory
October 2nd, 2003
Editor’s note: The Portales News-Tribune has opted to withhold the name of the alleged victim in this case. The story contains some graphic descriptions that some readers may find objectionable.
By...
Judge denies reduced bail for sex offender suspect
October 1st, 2003
A Clovis man accused of having sexual contact with children failed on Wednesday in an effort to have his bail reduced.
Billy Martin, 49, scratched his head and shuffled paperwork during his Tuesday a...
Clovis man faces first of five rape charges today
October 1st, 2003
A Clovis man is scheduled to go to trial today in Portales to defend the first of five rape charges against him. The allegations stem from incidents that occurred over a three-year span.
John Jacobs i...
Forum to discuss city's future
October 1st, 2003
The 2003 Portales/Roosevelt County Economic Development Forum takes place today at noon in the Zia Room of the Campus Union Building on the Eastern New Mexico University Campus.
The program goes to 3...
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