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Zias fall short of tournament berth
October 31st, 2005
DENTON, Texas — In the end, the Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer team couldn’t overcome a stunning scoring drought that lasted nearly 460 minutes.
Needing a win or a tie in Sunday...
Jones, James, Morris, and Taylor Obituaries (Nov. 1)
October 31st, 2005
Mike Jones
Services: 2 p.m. (MST) Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Wolfforth, Texas.
Michael “Mike” Edwin Jones, 56, of Wolfforth, Texas, died Oct. 31, 2005, at a Lubbock hospital.
He...
Nov. 1 Community Calendar
October 31st, 2005
The Portales News-Tribune offers this space for community events. To submit or change an announcement, contact the Editorial Department at 356-4481 several days in advance. For Sunday’s paper, items...
Prepaid funerals have advantages, disadvantages
October 31st, 2005
While addressing the inevitability of death can be uncomfortable, planning ahead for a funeral can save money and lessen stress, according to financial advisors and funeral service providers.
Prepaid...
Charges dropped against Portales street preacher
October 31st, 2005
The 9th Judicial District Attorney’s office has dropped charges against a street preacher accused of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Deputy District Attorney Donna Mowrer dropped the charge...
Officials say rape fliers misleading public
October 31st, 2005
Fliers and e-mails are being distributed around the Eastern New Mexico University campus warning students about a rapist.
Police said the information may be misleading.
The flier warns: “Women ......
Thomas looks to God for guidance
October 30th, 2005
Name: Tamika Thomas
Age/Birth Date: 21, May 7, 1984
Hometown: Amarillo, Texas
Occupation: I’m a full time student and I work in African American Affairs at ENMU.
Family: Lon Thomas (Dad)...
Elder abuse topic of Creative Living
October 30th, 2005
Information on elder abuse and bread machines will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at noon and on Saturda at 2 p.m. (All times are Mountain). “Creative Living” airs on p...
Dunn's integrity helped lead others
October 30th, 2005
Name: Robert Dunn
Born: June 7, 1924
Died: Sept. 19, 2005
Preceded in death by: his parents,; three brothers, W. D. “Dude” Dunn, W. T. “Tam” Dunn and Louis Dunn; two sisters, Violet Harris...
Man, wife discuss time change
October 30th, 2005
So there I was, crying myself to sleep last week with a lingering summer flu, when I decided in my delirium to write a Pulitzer Prize-winning drama. I searched for a deep, scholarly theme that would...
10-30 Police Blotter
October 30th, 2005
The following is a sampling of calls taken by the Portales Police Department in the last week. According to the reports:
Oct. 20
• At 7:18 a.m. a caller reported someone broke into his vehicle on N...
10-30 Community Calendar
October 30th, 2005
The Portales News-Tribune offers this space for community events. To submit or change an announcement, contact the Editorial Department at 356-4481 several days in advance. For Sunday’s paper, items...
10-30 Week School News, Menus, Local Briefs
October 30th, 2005
Local Briefs
Chi Omega Sorority will give out candy
The Chi Omega Sorority members will be giving out candy from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday at their sorority house located on 1018 W. Univers...
Costumes are anything but necessary these days
October 30th, 2005
Well, at 2 o’clock in the morning we get to turn the clocks back an hour and go back to standard time for awhile. I’ve been told we get an extra hour’s sleep out of the deal, but how can that ha...
Americans deserve more accountability from government
October 30th, 2005
The FBI has committed at least 13 violations of the guidelines governing its conduct under the Patriot Act serious enough to be referred to the Intelligence Oversight Board. That’s an arm of the pre...
Aliens visited Goober Gulch over 30 years ago
October 30th, 2005
Not many will remember the Halloween the UFOs were sighted over Portales. But it happened. It’s even possible that I was abducted by the aliens flying them, according to my wife.
Maybe some of you...
Tredway Obituary (10-30-2005)
October 30th, 2005
Dayna Danyel Tredway
Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Grady High School gym.
Dayna Danyel Tredway, 17, of Clovis died Friday, Oct. 21, 2005, in rural Curry County.
She was born June 20, 1988, in...
Spider answer, a tangled web in local area
October 30th, 2005
They may seem like the creepy things that Halloween stories are made of — but according to entomologists, spiders usually do much more good than harm.
According to long-held Halloween-related legen...
Social justice advocates reconnect in Portales
October 30th, 2005
They fought for social justice. Decades later, they’re telling their stories so Portales won’t forget.
Longtime Portales resident Dolores Penrod, a member of the Democratic Women of Roosevelt Cou...
Tarleton defeats Zias in four
October 30th, 2005
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Desiree Reed compiled 24 kills and 17 digs Saturday afternoon to lift Tarleton State to a 30-26, 29-31, 30-25, 30-21 win over Eastern New Mexico University in Lone Star Confere...
Bitter Lakes Refuge offers variety of diversions
October 28th, 2005
The Bitter Lakes National Wildlife refuge near Roswell is a great place to hike, hunt, and enjoy birdwatching; thousands of migratory birds make the area their winter home. The wetlands provide a wint...
News Briefs
October 28th, 2005
Police looking for suspect in woman’s assault
Police are looking for a male suspect who assaulted a woman at 1:30 p.m. Friday at her home on the 900 block of Connelly street, according to a Clovis...
Muleshoe man convicted of murder
October 28th, 2005
MULESHOE — Family members of Vince Simnacher believe justice was served Friday when a Bailey County jury convicted a Muleshoe man of capital murder.
Larry Kitchens, 53, was found guilty after 45 mi...
Author visits area elementary
October 28th, 2005
Her granddaughter refers to her simply as “book.” It isn’t too difficult to understand why: Susan Stevens-Crummel is the author of 11 of them.
Lively and animated, the Fort Worth, Texas, autho...
Obituary
October 28th, 2005
Dee Arnold, 49, of Lazbuddie, Texas, died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005, in Amarillo.
He was born July 23, 1956, in Tulia, Texas, to Walter and Gail Arnold. He worked as a cowboy for feedlots and ranches...
Speaking English vital work skill for area residents
October 28th, 2005
Portales and Clovis residents who don’t speak English have access to free educational programs in their communities to help them learn. Instructors in the program say learning English is a vital ski...
Zias knocked out of playoff race
October 28th, 2005
KINGSVILLE, Texas — Sophomore Shaday Smith’s 19 kills led four Texas A&M-Kingsville players in double figures in that category and the Javelinas rallied for a 29-31, 30-26, 19-30, 30-20, 15-12 win...
Rams, Colts trying to get back into 4-3A race
October 28th, 2005
If there has been a closer district battle for Portales over the last four years than New Mexico Military Institute, one would be hard-pressed to find it. The Colts and Rams have alternated as winners...
Be happy amidst changes of life
October 27th, 2005
Life is filled with changes. Children grow up and leave. Job situations can require uprooting, moving far away from friends and family. A loved one’s illness requires many changes. Retirement brings...
Oct. 28 Community Calendar
October 27th, 2005
The Portales News-Tribune offers this space for community events. To submit or change an announcement, contact the Editorial Department at 356-4481 several days in advance. For Sunday’s paper, items...
Country fortunate Rosa Parks led civil rights movement
October 27th, 2005
Sooner or later in the 1950s, a crisis was bound to occur over legalized, state-enforced racial segregation.
The policy was inconsistent with the ideals of individual liberty on which the country wa...
Portales fight for social justice important
October 27th, 2005
Welcome winners .... insurgents and rabble-rousers.
Those are the words that greeted people Sunday at a presentation at the Memorial Building in Portales called “The Struggle for Social Justice in R...
Hauptmann, Pace Obituaries (Oct. 28)
October 27th, 2005
Janet Hauptmann
Services: 2 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Portales.
Mrs. Janet Hauptmann, 58, of Portales, died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005, at her home in Portales.
She was born Apr...
Huge revenue windfall expected next year in N.M.
October 27th, 2005
SANTA FE — State government is looking at an unprecedented revenue windfall.
Gov. Bill Richardson and legislators will have more than $600 million in “new money” next year for spending increase...
House rejects effort to stop military base closings
October 27th, 2005
WASHINGTON — The House voted overwhelmingly Thursday to allow the first round of U.S. military base closures and consolidations in a decade, clearing the way for facilities across the country to sta...
Science building to receive funds
October 26th, 2005
The United States Senate has approved a bill which includes $620,000 for science and technology equipment for Eastern New Mexico University. The bill, approved Thursday, needs the president’s signat...
Oct. 27 Local Briefs
October 26th, 2005
Class of 1966 reunion meeting set
There will be a meeting to organize the reunion for the Portales High School class of 1966 at 7 p.m. Nov. 7 at Mark’s Restaurant in Portales. Anyone from the...
Rodriguez Obituary (Oct. 27)
October 26th, 2005
Adriana Rodriguez
Services: 11 a.m. Friday at St. Helen Catholic Church in Portales.
Adriana L. Rodriguez, 20, of Portales, died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2005, at Roosevelt General Hospital.
She was born J...
Greyhound football news and notes, Oct. 26
October 26th, 2005
WITH CORNERBACKS MARK Patterson (groin) and Michael Fields (ankle and knee) unable to play due to injury, Eastern New Mexico University football coach Mark Ribaudo had to resort to desperate measures...
Charges filed against uncle in baby fall case
October 25th, 2005
The uncle of a 10-month-old boy who fell from a deck on Oct. 4 has been arrested in connection with the case.
Derek Parker, 22, of Clovis, was charged with abandonment abuse of a child, a first-degre...
Computer forensics making a difference
October 25th, 2005
For the last four years, David Usery, 47, has been a man the public doesn’t see — a pivotal person behind thousands of criminal case investigations from the 9th judicial District Attorney’s Offi...
Nation's Christmas tree will have a New Mexico flair
October 25th, 2005
Harvested from the Santa Fe National Forest, an 80-foot spruce is going on a long road trip east to the nation’s capitol. It is the latest in a long line of trees chosen for holiday display near the...
Obituaries
October 25th, 2005
Edward D. Garcia
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Helen Catholic Church in Portales.
Mr. Edward D. Garcia, 75, of Portales, died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2005, at his residence in Portales.
He was born Jan...
Dora News
October 25th, 2005
Time change
This coming Sunday our time “falls back” one hour to Mountain Standard Time and gives everyone an extra hour to get going in the morning. It also gives everyone one less hour to get th...
South County News
October 25th, 2005
Harvest
Some farmers are still involved in peanut harvest and others are still hauling peanuts threshed already. Farmers say if the weather stays favorable for a few more days, peanuts will all be in...
Floyd News
October 25th, 2005
Transitions
Birthdays:
Shayla Whitecotton; Tiffany Lee; Linda Rippee, Chay Chenault; Connie Sumpter
Anniversaries:
Dave Nash and Sherry Fahrenkrug
Upcoming Events
Seniors will meet Thursday at the F...
Elida News
October 25th, 2005
Lady Tigers
Currently, the Lady Tigers volleyball team is seeded in second place. The team will play a district tournament match at 7 p.m. Thursday in Tiger gym. A win on Thursday will assure them a...
Oct. 25 Community Calendar
October 24th, 2005
The Portales News-Tribune offers this space for community events. To submit or change an announcement, contact the Editorial Department at 356-4481 several days in advance. For Sunday’s paper, items...
Chavez Obituary
October 24th, 2005
Mark Angelo Chavez Jr.
Services: 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Clovis.
Mark Angelo Chavez Jr., 2, of Alamogordo, died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005, in Albuquerque. He was born Oct. 31, 2002,...
Clovis being considered for meat packing plant
October 24th, 2005
By Tonya Garner
CNJ Staff Writer
Mum is the word from Clovis officials on the possibility a Wisconsin-based meatpacker is considering a plant in eastern New Mexico.
The Clovis area is one of two sit...
Texico 18-year-old ‘cowboys up’ in professional bull riding
October 22nd, 2005
L.J. Jenkins has probably got a pretty good claim to being the richest teenager in Texico. If Jenkins were ever in Texico, he would be basking in the glow of his accomplishments.
As it is, Jenkins i...
Kingsville holds off ENMU
October 22nd, 2005
KINGSVILLE, Texas — Junior defensive back Blair Anderson returned an Eastern New Mexico University fumble 21 yards for a third-quarter touchdown, giving Texas A&M-Kingsville the lead for good Saturd...
Greyhound runners finish fourth
October 22nd, 2005
WEATHERFORD, Okla. — Redshirt freshman Felix Boit of Kenya finished 10th overall, earning All-Lone Star Conference honors and leading the Eastern New Mexico University men’s cross country team to...
Yam Theater renovation funds approved
October 22nd, 2005
The Yam Theater may once again be full of life like it was in the 1950s after United States congress members took a step toward allocating $200,000 to renovate the building this week.
The Senate on...
School menus
October 22nd, 2005
Portales Schools
Breakfast
Monday: Parent/Teacher Conference - No School
Tuesday: Breakfast Pizza, Fresh Fruit and Milk
Wednesday: Scrambled Eggs, Ham, Chilled Fruit and Milk
Thursday: Ham and Cheese...
Portales Senior News
October 22nd, 2005
An ice cream social was held Sept. 27 at the Portales Senior Center on Industrial Drive. Ten freezers of homemade ice cream and cakes were enjoyed by 30 seniors. The remainder of the evening was devot...
Floyd School News
October 22nd, 2005
Upcoming Events
• Picture retakes will be Wednesday.
• Shot day will be from 8:30-10 a.m. Tuesday. Students who need immunizations them that day. Call the school for more information.
• Tuesday...
PJHS News
October 22nd, 2005
Parent/Teacher
Conferences
Students have the opportunity to sleep-in Monday while their parents visit with teachers during parent/teacher conferences. Teachers will be in their classrooms from 11a.m....
ENMU student preparing for Miss Rodeo America
October 22nd, 2005
Brittany Bennett of Portales is looking forward to competing in the pageant for Miss Rodeo America. She is taking a semester off from Eastern New Mexico University to compete.
Currently Miss Rodeo Ne...
Seniors have means of getting help
October 22nd, 2005
A wood stove and closed doors. These are the ways one aging couple will fight the chill of winter.
Richard and Marie Jamieson try to cut costs any way they can. When a cold front lingers, they fire u...
Public Record/Blotters
October 22nd, 2005
The following dispositions were recently filed in magistrate court:
• Robert Encinias, 19, pleaded no contest to criminal trespass and is ordered to serve a 364-day suspended sentence and 364 days...
News Briefs
October 22nd, 2005
Little Miss Merry Christmas entries
Young girls who want to enter the Little Miss Merry Christmas pageant need to register at 7 p.m. on Thursday in the Cornerstone Building next to Valley Furniture o...
Obituaries
October 22nd, 2005
Oscar Whitworth Jr.
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Oscar Whitworth, Jr., 88, of Portales, died Sept. 28, 2005 in Santa Fe.
He was born Nov. 3, 1916 in Kaufman County, Texas, to Myrtie and Oscar Whit...
Dairies are a way of life, not just business
October 22nd, 2005
Apples are not oranges and Eastern New Mexico isn’t the San Joaquin Valley.
It’s unfair and inaccurate to discuss issues that may appear to be similar but really are different. In response to som...
Hussein's trial should be least important aspect
October 22nd, 2005
There’s a certain satisfaction in seeing a brutal tyrant like Saddam Hussein in the judicial dock, on trial for one of the outrageous crimes he committed against the Iraqi people. Ted Carpenter, vic...
They’re cowards, not master thieves
October 22nd, 2005
Dirty little coward. That’s the best description I can come up with for someone who would steal from the elderly.
If you missed it in the paper this week, I’m talking about the recent bear caper...
Oct. 23 Week Menus
October 22nd, 2005
Portales Schools
Breakfast
Monday: Parent/Teacher Conference - No School
Tuesday: Breakfast Pizza, Fresh Fruit and Milk
Wednesday: Scrambled Eggs, Ham, Chilled Fruit and Milk
Thursday: Ham and...
Oct. 23 Senior News
October 22nd, 2005
An ice cream social was held Sept. 27 at the Portales Senior Center on Industrial Drive. Ten freezers of homemade ice cream and cakes were enjoyed by 30 seniors. The remainder of the evening was devot...
Oct. 23 Public Record, Police Blotter, Local Briefs
October 22nd, 2005
Public Record
The following dispositions were recently filed in magistrate court:
• Robert Encinias, 19, pleaded no contest to criminal trespass and is ordered to serve a 364-day suspended se...
Oct. 23 School News
October 22nd, 2005
Portales Junior High
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Students have the opportunity to sleep-in Monday while their parents visit with teachers during parent/teacher conferences. Teachers will be in t...
Updating bathrooms, candle safety, and cooking fish on ‘Creative Liv...
October 22nd, 2005
Information on updating existing bathrooms, candle safety, and the health benefits of cooking fish will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at noon and on Saturday at 2 p.m. (Al...
Ford's wisdom, insight inspired others
October 22nd, 2005
BIOGRAPHY
Name: Barbara Ellen Ford
Born: Feb. 28, 1937
Died: Sept. 23, 2005
Preceded in death by: Her parents, and her husband who died July 15, 1974.
Survived by: Two sons, Matthew Ford (and wife, M...
Native enjoys Portales family life
October 22nd, 2005
Bio:
Name: Scott A. Davis (359-1205 or 356-4077)
Job: General Manager of Valley Furniture Inc.
Age/Birthdate: 44/Aug. 25, 1961
Hometown: Portales
Family: wife; Janet, children; Jordan,8, Austin, 6, Mc...
One last Halloween adventure for the boys
October 22nd, 2005
When I was a kid, Halloween was the high-water mark on the calendar of my life. Oh sure, I fiddled with Christmas to please parents, but Halloween allowed me to shake down neighbors, tip over outhouse...
Oct. 23 Births, Birthdays, Engagements, Honors
October 22nd, 2005
Births
Cody and Ashley Varnell of Portales are the parents of a 7 pound 1.9 ounce girl born on Sept. 26, 2005 at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis. Saylor Paige Varnell is the only chil...
Hounds set to face angry Kingsville squad
October 22nd, 2005
Told of Texas A&M-Kingsville’s shocking 41-14 loss at Midwestern State last Saturday moments after his own team’s setback against Tarleton State, Eastern New Mexico University football coach Mark...
Farwell loses in "comedy of errors"
October 22nd, 2005
FARWELL — The Steers collapsed under the pressure of a superior foe, unable to even punt effectively. Twice they snapped the ball over the punter’s head and once the punter’s shoe came off.
Naz...
Cannon honored for excellence
October 21st, 2005
Cannon Air Force Base was honored as the top base among Air Combat Command installations for the second straight year, according to an Air Force press release.
Cannon was named as the command-level...
10/22 Local Roundup
October 21st, 2005
Clovis man sentenced for forgery, fraud
A Clovis man on Friday was sentenced to four years in jail for forgery and fraud, according to a press release from the 9th Judicial District Attorney...
Oct. 22, 2005
October 21st, 2005
Victoria “Vicky” Pinson
Victoria “Vicky” Pinson, 68, of Vaughn died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis following an illness.
She was born April 26, 1937, to...
West Texas beats ENMU for seventh-straight win
October 20th, 2005
CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M extended its winning streak to seven matches and completed a season-sweep of Eastern New Mexico University Thursday night with a 30-24, 30-28, 30-18 victory over the Z...
Lovington, Portales to open district play tonight
October 20th, 2005
This is Lovington.
So reads a wall at Lovington High School that is on display for the world to see. It’s displayed at the end of a Nike commercial about former Lovington Wildcat and current Chicag...
Oct. 21 Community Calendar
October 20th, 2005
The Portales News-Tribune offers this space for community events. To submit or change an announcement, contact the Editorial Department at 356-4481 several days in advance. For Sunday’s paper, items...
Sometimes kids should wear the pants in the house
October 20th, 2005
Who wears the pants in the house?
That’s a question often asked today, and I’m not just talking about husbands and wives. I’m talking about parents and children.
My teenage daughter Laura and...
Ignoring messages of hate is most productive method
October 20th, 2005
Toledo, Ohio, residents over the weekend demonstrated why it is generally better to ignore messages of hate than trying to outshout the unreasonable messengers.
A crowd that gathered to protest a whi...
Panel urges victims to report domestic violence
October 20th, 2005
Panelists from Clovis and Portales used a forum on Thursday evening to encourage victims of domestic violence to step forward.
It took Debbie Vinson, a former victim of domestic violence, more than...
Hill to sign with Navy
October 19th, 2005
With the expectations on her and the Portales High basketball team she plays for, there is a good chance one month from now that basketball practice will be the hardest work Morgan Hill does all day a...
Oct. 20 Obituaries
October 19th, 2005
Twila Smith
Services: 2 p.m. today at Wheeler Mortuary Chapel in Portales.
Mrs. Twila Smith, 78, died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005, at Laurel Plains Healthcare in Clovis.
She was born Aug. 14, 1927, in Bi...
Buffalo Soldier Hill name change now official
October 19th, 2005
If a hill located near Lingo is ever mentioned in a federal map from now on, it shall be called Buffalo Soldier Hill honoring African-American members of the United States Cavalry.
Buffalo Soldier H...
City ready to target redevelopment
October 19th, 2005
During the coming weeks, city and organization leaders will target vacant buildings in Portales as possible locations for new businesses.
A meeting was held Tuesday to discuss economic development a...
Oct. 20 Local Briefs
October 19th, 2005
Base planning commission to meet in Clovis
The New Mexico Military Base Planning Commission will host a meeting at 10 a.m. Friday in room 516 at Clovis Community College. The agenda includes an update...
Oct. 20 Community Calendar
October 19th, 2005
The Portales News-Tribune offers this space for community events. To submit or change an announcement, contact the Editorial Department at 356-4481 several days in advance. For Sunday’s paper, items...
Entities discuss Ute Water Project at public meeting
October 19th, 2005
County officials, farmers and residents identified their top alternative water plans Wednesday evening during a public meeting organized by an Albuquerque based engineering and water resource consulti...
Portales High band superior
October 19th, 2005
They sound great, and now they have the rating to prove it.
The Portales High School marching band came away with a “One” or superior rating at the Southeastern New Mexico Music Educators Associat...
Zias pound winless Oklahoma Panhandle State
October 19th, 2005
Eastern New Mexico University’s Mike Maguire downplayed his 400th victory as a college head coach.
Maguire’s Zias had little trouble dispatching winless Oklahoma Panhandle State 30-19, 30-17, 30-...
Oct. 20 ENMU football notes
October 19th, 2005
WHEN TARLETON STATE BEAT Eastern New Mexico University 34-27 on Saturday, it was the program’s first win at Blackwater Draw in six tries.
This week, the Greyhounds travel to Texas A&M-Kingsville ...
Hounds picked fifth in LSC poll
October 19th, 2005
Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball coach Shawn Scanlan participates in the Lone Star Conference’s preseason poll every year, but he admittedly doesn’t put much stock in it.
“I cou...
Distribution of road money sparks county contention
October 18th, 2005
A dispute arose during Tuesday’s county meeting over the issue of how much money should go to each district for road repairs.
An issue that Tom Clark, county commissioner, said he was willing to t...
Portales city council sets sights on U.S. 70 project
October 18th, 2005
Portales Mayor Orlando Ortega and city councilors have U.S. Highway 70 listed as their top construction priority for funding from the New Mexico State Department of Transportation during Tuesday eveni...
South County News
October 18th, 2005
Christian concert
The Community Building in Milnesand was the gathering place for a musical Christian concert Monday. The concert was arranged by Steve Davis of Portales. Pot luck fellowship and worsh...
Dora News
October 18th, 2005
Rain
Farmers report being thankful for the rain this past week and even more thankful for the time in between showers that has allowed the harvesting to progress.
Blakeley death
Virgil Blakeley died...
Floyd News
October 18th, 2005
Transitions
Birthdays:
Jennifer Essary;
Happy Belated birthday to Megan Richerson!
Upcoming Events.
l Seniors will meet Thursday at the Floyd Senior Citizens Center for games and fellowship. Pot luc...
Obituary
October 18th, 2005
Services: 2 p.m. Thursday at Wheeler Mortuary Chapel in Portales.
Mrs. Twila Smith, 78, died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005, at Laurel Plains Healthcare in Clovis.
She was born Aug. 14, 1927 in Billings, Mo...
Factory Direct expansion to double store’s size
October 18th, 2005
Store representatives said customers will have a better idea of what their house will look like once more showrooms are added to the Factory Direct furniture store in Portales.
June Merrick, co-owner...
Portales and Clovis Farm Service Agency offices could merge
October 18th, 2005
A federal initiative to modernize the Farm Service Agency could lead to a merger of the Portales and Clovis offices.
The agencies serve as federal program liaisons for thousands of local ranchers and...
Zias closing in on first playoff berth
October 17th, 2005
With two weeks left in the Lone Star Conference’s regular season, Eastern New Mexico University’s women have their eyes squarely on an LSC postseason tournament berth.
ENMU (10-5, 3-2 LSC) is tie...
Oct. 18 Obituaries
October 17th, 2005
Syble Moore
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Third and Kilgore Church of Christ in Portales.
Mrs. Syble Moore, 92, of Portales, died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Port...
Dairies receive Green Zia award
October 17th, 2005
The New Mexico Environment Department has honored three local dairies for progressive efforts at streamlining and managing waste.
The Do-Rene Dairy and the Rajen Dairy, both of Curry County, and the...
Experts say pollution trend needs reversing
October 17th, 2005
Experts in the fields of political science, meteorology, geology and science for the most part felt that air pollution is causing global warming but also felt it would be difficult to change the minds...
Bear statue stolen from Portales assisted living center
October 17th, 2005
He never said a thing and he never had a name, but his absence has left a mark on the employees and the residents of the Bee Hive assisted living center in Portales.
Nearly two weeks ago, a 5-foot-tal...
Citizens preparing to go nuts at Peanut Valley Festival
October 17th, 2005
Every year in late October, the town of Portales uses the Eastern New Mexico University campus to go a little nuts. This year, there is also a chance to turn back the clock.
The Office of Student Act...
Volunteer firemen always on call
October 15th, 2005
The 9-1-1 report said the caller was “bleeding profusely.”
Texico Volunteer Fire Department Chief Lewis Cooper said he and fellow firefighters rushed to the scene expecting the worst.
“We got t...
Some dairy owners want aid program scrapped
October 15th, 2005
Some local dairy owners would rather the government do away with a program set up to help dairies. They believe it’s hurting the dairy industry and milk market and they’re actively lobbying agains...
Parents forming local bereavement support group
October 15th, 2005
She keeps his tiny, blue socks in a plastic container on a closet shelf. They are buried in a bag with clothes he wore — a Dalmatian print outfit his grandmother had hand-sewed along with a striped...
Valentin Mendoza
October 15th, 2005
Services: 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Roswell.
Valentin V. Mendoza, 74, of Roswell, died Friday, Oct. 14, 2005, at his residence.
He was born on Feb. 14, 1932, in Mesilla to P...
Local retailer going out of business
October 15th, 2005
A Portales business for 28 years, Southwest Books and Gifts announced today it will be going out of business later this year.
John and Connie Pugh, owners of the store for the last 10 years said they...
Portales volleyball team wins sixth straight
October 15th, 2005
Portales clinched the top spot in the District 4-3A tournament Saturday night after posting a sweep against Ruidoso. Scores were 25-21, 25-21, 21-16 in favor of Portales.
“We were kind of sluggish,...
ENMU men post win at South Plains
October 15th, 2005
LEVELLAND, Texas — Redshirt freshman Felix Boit led five Eastern New Mexico University runners in the top 10 Saturday as the Greyhounds took first place in men’s team standings in the South Plains...
Oct. 16 School News and Menus
October 15th, 2005
PJHS News
Making Music
Franklin Smith, choir director announced Portales Junior High choir students will have their first performance Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the high school’s Performing Arts Ce...
Oct. 16 Police Blotter, Public Record, and Local Briefs
October 15th, 2005
Police Blotter
The following is a sampling of calls taken by the Portales Police Department Oct. 8. According to the reports:
Oct. 8
• At 2:32 a.m. a caller advised that a man, who app...
Oct. 16 Community Calendar
October 15th, 2005
The Portales News-Tribune offers this space for community events. To submit or change an announcement, contact the Editorial Department at 356-4481 several days in advance. For Sunday’s paper, items...
Life Story: Green embraced little things in life
October 15th, 2005
Name: Brandon Green
Born: Jan. 11, 1974
Died: Oct. 2, 2005
Preceded in death by: his father and his grandfathers, Oran Green and Weldon DeBault.
Survived by: his mother, Roxie Kirkland of Amarillo;...
Oct. 16 Club Notes
October 15th, 2005
East Valley View Homemakers Club
East Valley View Club met Oct. 12 at Golden Acres. Leatha Clark and Fern Clark were hostesses.
Members brought recipes for the dishes they prepared for a recip...
Oct. 16 Weddings
October 15th, 2005
Hobbs/Andrade
Julie Marie Hobbs of Portales and AJay Joseph Andrade of Portales, were joined in marriage July 23, 2005 at First Baptist Church of Portales. The Rev. Mark Butler performed the do...
Diversity, dinner recipes, dyslexia featured on show
October 15th, 2005
Information on life’s diversities, quick and easy dinner recipes and dyslexia will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at noon and on Saturday at 2 p.m. (All times are Mountai...
Nice people keep native Romanian in Portales
October 15th, 2005
Name: Anca Traian
Job: ACH (Automated Clearinghouse) Coordinator
Age: (and Birth Date): 27 years old, 12/09/1977
Hometown: Galati, Romania
Family: I am the only child, I know I am spoiled. As a ch...
Weird Harold learns to talk
October 15th, 2005
Our son Glen brought home a baby raven one day, and we named it Weird Harold.
Glen claimed it had fallen from its nest on a ledge of the Federal Building in Santa Fe, and it was his notion to teach...
God looked out for Bettie Miller
October 15th, 2005
A former school librarian has self-published a book of memories and poetry that captures the area’s history through her life story, from her days climbing trees and learning to drive, to a painful d...
How has Portales changed? Let me count the ways
October 15th, 2005
How has Portales changed? Let me count the ways
There’s one question I’m constantly asked since I returned to my hometown of Portales a little over a month ago.
"Does Portales seem like it’s ch...
Kurt Vonnegut proves lifes is about searching
October 15th, 2005
On Oct. 7, I watched a television interview with author Kurt Vonnegut on PBS. Although TV makes me more disgusted just about every time I hit the "on" button, this interview became a rare and valuabl...
Conservatists criticize Bush’s latest nominee
October 15th, 2005
Conservatives, libertarians and other professed believers in limited, constitutional government have had many reasons to be appalled at the George W. Bush administration. For starters, government spen...
Road stays tough for Greyhounds
October 15th, 2005
The Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds doesn’t have time to dwell on last week’s heartbreaking 52-51 overtime loss at West Texas A&M.
Not with the Lone Star Conference South Division’s ot...
Offensive line's age coming in handy
October 15th, 2005
Age is a relative thing, but Eastern New Mexico senior tackle T.J. Cobb thinks it has helped the Greyhounds’ offensive line mesh into a cohesive unit this season.
“Up front we’re pretty old,”...
Fullerton to leave Clovis post
October 15th, 2005
After 32 years in the district, Clovis High athletic director Dale Fullerton will be leaving his current post at the end of the fall semester.
Fullerton, in his third year as Clovis’ AD, has accept...
Hoops teams begin practice for ENMU
October 15th, 2005
Dan Buzard isn’t completely healthy, but suffice it to say he’s thrilled to be returning as the Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball coach.
Buzard sat out the 2004-05 season after s...
Friday's prep capsules
October 15th, 2005
Clovis Christian 66, Holy Cross 0
Records: Holy Cross 0-8, Clovis Christian 3-5.
Impact: Clovis Christian snaps a three-game losing streak.
Difference: The Eagles scored 38 points in a six-minute span...
ENMU campus evacuated after receiving bomb threat
October 14th, 2005
The Eastern New Mexico University campus was evacuated Friday morning after the Portales Police Department dispatcher received a bomb threat, according to school officials. After a three-hour search w...
Nonprofit group promotes state issues
October 14th, 2005
Representatives from New Mexico First were in Clovis on Thursday to discuss their organization with local businessmen and city officials.
New Mexico First is a statewide non-profit group based in Al...
10/15 Local Briefs
October 14th, 2005
Cannon, Arizona bases finalists for award
Cannon Air Force Base and the Davis-Mothan Air Force Base in Tucson, Ariz., are the finalists for the Commander-in-Chief’s Installation Excellence A...
Oct. 15, 2005
October 14th, 2005
Cecil Mayo
Cecil Mayo, 88, of Fort Sumner, died Thursday, Oct. 13, 2005, at Laurel Ridge Nursing Home in Clovis following a short illness.
He was born July 6, 1917, in Wise County, Texas to Herbert...
Floyd ends regular season on high note
October 13th, 2005
FLOYD — With a whole week off before the District 3-1A tournament, the last thing the Floyd High School volleyball team would have wanted was a loss. The Lady Broncos didn’t need long to erase suc...
Greyhound hoops squad set to begin
October 13th, 2005
Eastern New Mexico University basketball teams are scheduled to begin practice at 7 p.m. today, the earliest starting time possible, at Greyhound Arena.
Shawn Scanlan begins his sixth season as the m...
Oct. 14 Community Calendar
October 13th, 2005
The Portales News-Tribune offers this space for community events. To submit or change an announcement, contact the Editorial Department at 356-4481 several days in advance. For Sunday’s paper, items...
All sheep need a good shepherd
October 13th, 2005
One night while visiting in the living room with friends we heard “pitter-patter” step sounds on our front porch. My husband turned on the porch light and there stood seven little sheep. They star...
Senate passes clear limits on military interrogation
October 13th, 2005
The most gratifying development in the nation’s capital in recent months was the 90-9 vote in the U.S. Senate last week to set clear limits on the techniques the U.S. military can use when interroga...
Reliving parents’ marriage through tour of Lubbock
October 13th, 2005
For many people, Lubbock is a place to shop until you drop, dine out and go nightclubbing. For me, the Hub City is a place where it all began — literally.
My parents met in Lubbock in August of 19...
Oct. 14 Obituaries
October 13th, 2005
Jane Anne Stinnett
Services: 11 a.m. (MDT) today at the First United Methodist Church of Lubbock
Jane Anne Stinnett, 72, of Lubbock died Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2005, at University Medical Center in Lubbock...
Streetscape project set to begin next week
October 13th, 2005
As one Portales MainStreet Organization streetscape project gets under way next week, news of funding for another project arrived Thursday at city hall.
A streetscape project that will redo sidewalks...
Portales hosts high school rodeo series
October 12th, 2005
High school rodeo comes to Portales in a big way this weekend as the Portales Area High School Rodeo Association hosts the fifth in a series of eight rodeos for the New Mexico High School Rodeo Assoc...
Oct. 13 Community Calendar
October 12th, 2005
The Portales News-Tribune offers this space for community events. To submit or change an announcement, contact the Editorial Department at 356-4481 several days in advance. For Sunday’s paper, items...
Oct. 13 Local Briefs
October 12th, 2005
Group to discuss preparedness
The Roosevelt County Democratic Women will sponsor a luncheon for the Democratic Party at noon on Monday at the Territorial House. Chuck Haman will speak about Emergency...
Oct. 13 Obituaries
October 12th, 2005
Jane Stinnett
Jane Anne Stinnett, 72, of Lubbock died Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2005, at University Medical Center, following a long battle with cancer.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. (MDT) Friday at the Fi...
Schools plan to upgrade technology
October 12th, 2005
Portales school district representatives are looking forward to an upgrade of the school’s technology in the way of improved phone lines, improved connectivity and faster Internet downloads with the...
Portales prepares for flu vaccine
October 12th, 2005
Many health providers in Portales are anticipating having enough flu shots go around this fall and are hopeful to begin receiving shipments for the general public in late October and early November....
CRP changes affect 45,433 acres in Roosevelt County
October 11th, 2005
Roosevelt County residents rely on the agricultural economy and sometimes news from the United States Department of Agriculture means bad news for county farmers with farm land in the Conservation Res...
Cannon receives 'green' award from state
October 11th, 2005
Cannon Air Force Base will be recognized Thursday by the New Mexico Environment Department for efforts at preventing pollution.
Cannon representatives will be presented with a Green Zia Award by Envi...
Ribaudo: Wagon Wheel game a classic
October 11th, 2005
MARK RIBAUDO HAS seen quite a few Wagon Wheel games between Eastern New Mexico University and West Texas A&M — from both sides, as a WT assistant in the mid-1990s and as an assistant and, now, head...
Elida News
October 11th, 2005
Library Contributions
The Elida Elementary students and staff will benefit from generous contributions to the library from the Osborn (Radcliff) family. Donations in memory of family members David Gr...
Different philosophies work at Wagon Wheel
October 11th, 2005
Unbeaten West Texas A&M’s 52-51 overtime win over Eastern New Mexico University on Saturday before a record crowd of 22,993 at Kimbrough Stadium in Canyon, Texas, was not a typical shootout.
Instea...
Floyd News
October 11th, 2005
Transitions
Birthdays:
Seth Chandler,7; Tessa Nall,10
Upcoming Events.
• Seniors meet Thursday at the Floyd Senior Citizens Center for games and fellowship. Pot luck is at 6 p.m. and games begin at...
South County News
October 11th, 2005
Harvest News
Peanut harvest is under way and doing real well in yield and quality, according to local farmers. But the moisture has stopped it for a few days.
Health Concerns
Lynn Preuit is still rec...
Dora News
October 11th, 2005
Fall Weather
We’ve had beautiful fall weather with the moisture on pastures and replenishing the Ogallala acquifer appreciated by many but it isn’t so good on milo and hay, which are in the proces...
Police investigate Saturday Portales Robbery
October 11th, 2005
Portales Police are investigating a home invasion robbery that was reported Saturday at 5:06 a.m, according to police call logs.
A caller in the 1100 block of North Main reported that two masked Hispa...
Zias claim five-game win
October 9th, 2005
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Senior middle blocker Lindsay Schiely compiled 29 kills and Eastern New Mexico University rallied from a one-game deficit to topple Angelo State 30-17, 15-30, 21-30, 30-28, 15-11...
Peanut crop early, better than usual
October 8th, 2005
Up until this week it was all good news for peanut farmers, but they’re not out of the woods, yet.
Many peanut fields still need to be harvested and until there are consecutive days of warm weathe...
Santa Fe radiologist declares candidacy for governor’s office
October 8th, 2005
Dr. J.R. Damron is president of Santa Fe Radiology. The Santa Fe Republican plans to run in the 2006 state gubernatorial race. He lives in Santa Fe with his wife, Barbara, an oncology nurse, and two c...
Project to bring down ‘Digital Divide’ in Portales
October 8th, 2005
Yucca Telecom of Portales announced earlier this week that the company is preparing to launch an $11.3 million project in the next 30 days to install a fiber optic network throughout Portales. The pro...
Domestic violence awareness observed in local area
October 8th, 2005
Domestic violence leaves behind victims in its wake no matter what the community. Portales and Clovis communities are no exceptions.
And whether it’s law enforcement, church members, shelter worke...
Local entities prepare for opening of new dairies in area
October 8th, 2005
Bathed in sun rays almost year-round and encompassed by tall mountain peaks, the San Joaquin Valley is an agricultural bedrock.
It is also awash in smog.
California officials say the 2.5 million co...
Unreliability is the worst discourtesy
October 8th, 2005
One of my pet peeves is unreliability. Don’t say it if you ain’t gonna do it.
Take plumbers for example.
The kitchen faucet has been dripping for six months, and we have to flush the toilet 28...
Signs surface that Cannon review for real
October 8th, 2005
Two events this past week focused the picture on the future of Cannon Air Force Base once again. The bottom line is they indicate the fight to keep the base open won’t be a sham affair directed by m...
It was a dark and stormy night for moving
October 8th, 2005
Their are a few careers where relocation from time to time is almost a given. Military people, clergy, school teachers and journalists are among those. Much to my wife’s chagrin I have qualified in...
Oct. 9 Community Calendar
October 8th, 2005
The Portales News-Tribune offers this space for community events. To submit or change an announcement, contact the Editorial Department at 356-4481 several days in advance. For Sunday’s paper, items...
Oct. 9 week School News, Menus
October 8th, 2005
Portales Junior High School News
Columbus Day Observed
School will be closed Monday in compliance with federal holidays.
Music News
Choir director Franklin Smith says that the junior high Con...
Oct. 9 Local Briefs, Police Blotter, Public Record
October 8th, 2005
Local Briefs
Department sets DWI checkpoints
The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Department is participating in the Sixth Statewide Superblitz by conducting DWI saturation patrols between t...
Oct. 9 Obituaries
October 8th, 2005
Sergio Delgado Silva
Services: 6:30 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.
Sergio Delgado Silva died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2005, in Presa Nueva, Mexico.
He was born Feb. 18, 1976, to Andre...
Day Trips: Little-known ghost town comes with locals, plenty of scener...
October 7th, 2005
Ghost towns can be found across New Mexico and the Southwest, but the one located at White Oaks is probably the best-kept secret around these parts. This ghost town comes complete with a few locals, a...
Udall vows to continue conservation program
October 7th, 2005
Congressman Tom Udall is concerned about the USDA’s plan to dramatically reduce participation in the Conservation Reserve Program.
According to Udall, D-N.M., 1,664 farmers and ranchers in New Mex...
Bail bondsman indicted for battery
October 7th, 2005
Clovis bail bondsman Hank Bayless was indicted Friday by a Curry County grand jury for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and breaking and entering, accor...
Cannon language remains in Senate bill
October 7th, 2005
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate approved a Defense Appropriations Bill on Friday with language favorable to keep Cannon Air Force Base intact until the Pentagon looks for a new mission for the base.
...
Three adults, one teen indicted in shooting
October 7th, 2005
Three Clovis adults and a teen were indicted by a grand jury Friday for murder in connection with the shooting death of 10-year-old Carlos Perez, according to a press release from the Ninth Judicial D...
10/8 Local Briefs
October 7th, 2005
Police seeking identity of Caucasian female
Clovis Police are seeking assistance in identifying a Caucasian female found Friday lying in an alley in the 3100 block Ross Street.
Unable to rel...
Odds stacked in Artesia's favor
October 7th, 2005
With everything else surrounding tonight’s game against Artesia, it would seem that the only advantage the visiting Portales Rams have is the benefit of a bye week.
The other odds seem to all be in...
Abilene Christian sweeps Zias to extend streak
October 7th, 2005
ABILENE, Texas — Senior Lindsey Martin went over the 5,000 mark for her career in assists Thursday night, and Abilene Christian posted a 30-26, 30-20, 30-17 victory over Eastern New Mexico Universit...
Oct. 7 Obituraries
October 6th, 2005
Fred Hinger
Services: No services will be held.
Fred J. “Coach” Hinger, 96, Albuquerque died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2005, in Albuquerque.
He was born Dec. 28, 1908.
He is survived by his wife of 69...
Flu vaccine plentiful despite epidemic scare
October 6th, 2005
The month of October brings pleasant changes in the form of shorter days and cooler weather. The beginning of fall, however, is also the onset of flu season.
Chris Minnick of the New Mexico Departmen...
TV producer gives students dose of reality
October 6th, 2005
A television producer’s message to university students on Thursday was clear — anyone can be a success in the entertainment business, but it takes hard work and a belief in yourself.
David Walla...
Winter storm brings first cool days of fall
October 6th, 2005
After thunderstorms, that included a late afternoon deluge Wednesday, Portales residents woke to low, gray skies Thursday and the first cold temperatures of the season.
With temperatures in the 40’...
Man returns lost Bible to rightful owner
October 6th, 2005
Frank Buckley was running errands with his sister Tuesday when he noticed the black, leather-bound book on the side of the road on Prince Street.
“I immediately knew it was a Bible,” Buckley said...
Star gazers look to Saturday at Oasis State Park
October 6th, 2005
Oasis State Park will be hosting a Star Party on Saturday. This event is one of several that are held during the summer and fall for viewing the skies above eastern New Mexico.
According to Valerie...
Oct. 7 Community Calendar
October 6th, 2005
The Portales News-Tribune offers this space for community events. To submit or change an announcement, contact the Editorial Department at 356-4481 several days in advance. For Sunday’s paper, items...
Pastors are our national treasures
October 6th, 2005
Pastors who respond to God’s call to ministry are special people. October is Clergy Appreciation Month and is observed by affirmation and encouragement for our pastors. These spiritual leaders are g...
DeLay’s demotion may be positive
October 6th, 2005
We suspect the indictment of House Majority Leader Tom DeLay will sooner or later be exposed as a politically motivated prosecution. But whether DeLay is found guilty or exonerated, we believe his dem...
Choose your battles carefully to avoid hardships
October 6th, 2005
A former editor of mine invited myself and other minority reporters to her home for lunch and asked for feedback. One reporter remarked, “How do I say something without coming across as an angry bla...
Feds: Cannon team not official
October 5th, 2005
Formation of a federal team to assess future missions for Cannon Air Force Base is not official, a Department of Defense spokesman said on Wednesday.
Gov. Bill Richardson said Monday a Pentagon-led t...
Oct. 6 Community Calendar
October 5th, 2005
The Portales News-Tribune offers this space for community events. To submit or change an announcement, contact the Editorial Department at 356-4481 several days in advance. For Sunday’s paper, items...
Oct. 6 Obituaries
October 5th, 2005
Brandon Green
Services: 1 p.m. Friday at Grady Cemetery in Grady.
Mr. Brandon Dale Green, 31, of Portales, died Sunday, Oct. 2, 2005, at his home in Portales.
He was born Jan. 11, 1974, in Am...
Child who fell still in intensive care
October 5th, 2005
A 10-month-old Portales boy was still in intensive care in a Lubbock, Texas hospital Wednesday after he took a fall early Tuesday afternoon.
Dominic Roy fell 9 1/2 feet from a balcony onto a sidewalk...
Case of fallen baby under investigation
October 5th, 2005
Portales Police Department Capt. Lonnie Berry said on Wednesday the case of a baby falling from a balcony onto a sidewalk is still under investigation.
Berry said the 10-month-old boy fell 9 1/2 fee...
City council addresses racism concerns
October 5th, 2005
A Portales woman voiced her displeasure for how the north part of Portales is perceived by people and let it be known during the Portales City Meeting on Tuesday.
Rachel Randall, a high school gradua...
Farm bill drawing local attention
October 5th, 2005
Agriculture committee members from eastern New Mexico have the support of Roosevelt County commissioners in lobbying efforts on the farm bill which could hurt area farmers.
Blake Curtis, president o...
Dance instructors make business quickly
October 5th, 2005
While they’ve found that building a business is rarely fun, Summer Wilson and Jennifer Spotswood of Portales believe that what their business teaches should be.
Wilson and Spotswood, former instruc...
Oct. 5 Floyd News
October 5th, 2005
Transitions
Birthdays:
Janice Lee
Belated--Colton Pimpsner
Upcoming Events.
• Seniors will meet Thursday at the Floyd Senior Citizens Center for games and fellowship. Pot luck is at 6 p.m. and gam...
Oct. 5 Elida News
October 5th, 2005
Big Brothers Big Sisters
The Big Brothers Big Sisters school-based mentoring initiative program continues at Elida High School. The following students have volunteered to be a Big Brother or a Big Sis...
Oct. 5 Dora/South County News
October 5th, 2005
Hurricane helpers
Roosevelt County Electric Cooperative has some linemen in south Texas doing repairs caused by Hurricane Rita. Some have been there several days and will be home this week. Another cr...
Oct. 5, 2005 Obituaries
October 5th, 2005
Services: 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.
Richard Salomon Salas, 40, of Clovis, died Monday, Oct. 3, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
He was born June 10, 1965, in Clovis...
Cheese plant gets milk shipment
October 5th, 2005
Southwest Cheese received their first delivery of milk Tuesday, although by the end of the year it will only be operating at 30 percent of capacity, according Southwest Cheese Company Chief Executive...
Portales wins fifth-straight match
October 4th, 2005
Portales didn’t get the start it wanted, but it certainly got the finish.
The Lady Rams put their winning streak to five matches and stayed undefeated in District 4-3A play with an 18-25, 25-16, 25...
Hounds up to No. 8 in region
October 4th, 2005
Eastern New Mexico coach Mark Ribaudo is unsure if the Greyhounds would have been ready to play undefeated West Texas A&M in the second or third week of the season.
Instead, the teams meet this week f...
Zias get shutout against rival CSW
October 4th, 2005
On the surface, it was just a sleepy non-league win in the middle of Lone Star Conference play.
Eastern New Mexico University’s Megan Dozier, though, said Sunday’s 3-0 shutout of Hobbs-based Coll...
CSW edges Greyhounds
October 4th, 2005
College of the Southwest men’s soccer coach Rob Irvine said his team been a bit up and down this season.
Irvine was happy to see his squad play relatively well on Sunday, though, in a 2-1 victory o...
New president named for Freedom Communications
October 3rd, 2005
IRVINE, Calif. — Scott Flanders, who has professional experience in direct marketing and Internet distribution, has been named chief executive and president of Freedom Communications Inc., the Irvin...
Oct. 4 Obituaries
October 3rd, 2005
Joe L. Visage
Services: 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Portales.
Mr. Joe L. Visage, 86, of Portales, died Monday, Oct. 3, 2005, in Lubbock.
He was born June 24, 1919, in Lockney, Texas,...
City develops action plan for wastewater plant
October 3rd, 2005
For some Portales residents, the current condition of the wastewater plant in the south part of the city — for lack of a better term — stinks.
High nitrogen levels and a sludge buildup led to an...
Assessment team made for Cannon
October 3rd, 2005
Born Monday in the nation’s capital was a Cannon Air Force Base assessment team. Though in its infancy, the team will assess possible missions for Cannon and report the findings to the Pentagon in 1...
Markham receives congeniality award
October 2nd, 2005
ALBUQUERQUE — Desiree Markham, 2004-2005 Roosevelt County Fair Queen, received the congeniality award Sept. 25 during the state fair queen contest at Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque.
The State Fai...
Oct. 2 Public Record
October 2nd, 2005
The following dispositions were recently filed in district court:
Larry Brooks, 20, pleaded guilty to attempted aggravated burglary and is ordered to serve six months in jail followed by by 12...
Oct. 2 School News
October 2nd, 2005
Floyd School News
Upcoming Events
• Booster Club will meet at 6 p.m Monday in the Community Building.
• There will be no school Oct. 10 for Columbus Day.
• School board will meet Oct....
Oct. 2 Local Briefs
October 2nd, 2005
UNM to offer medical program
The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center officials will be touring New Mexico high schools during the fall in search of students who want to practice me...
Leadership learned through experience, guidance
October 2nd, 2005
On Saturday, I became a past president of the Kiwanis Club of Portales. It was the first day of our club’s new administrative year, and officers serve a one-year term.
Elwyn Hulett became our new...
Serviceman evokes feelings of faith, volunteerism
October 2nd, 2005
Just before I start to lose faith in the human condition and get swept away in a torrent of apathy, I usually meet someone who restores my faith. James Montgomery, a young National Guardsman from Port...
Administration is answerless for oil price questions
October 2nd, 2005
Environmentalists have been scrambling to spin the spike in gasoline prices as not the fault of their quite successful efforts the past 30 years to slam the brakes on domestic oil production and refin...
Oct. 2 week school menu/csc menu
October 2nd, 2005
Portales Schools
Breakfast
Monday: Cold Cereal, Muffin, Juice and Milk
Tuesday: Cheese Omelet, Toast with Jelly, Juice and Milk
Wednesday: Pancake on a Stick, Fresh Fruit and Milk
Thursday:...
Oct. 2 Community Calendar
October 2nd, 2005
The Portales News-Tribune offers this space for community events. To submit or change an announcement, contact the Editorial Department at 356-4481 several days in advance. For Sunday’s paper, it...
New Zealand ambassador to tour milk plant Tuesday
October 2nd, 2005
New Zealand Ambassador to the United States John Wood will tour the Dairiconcepts milk plant in Portales’ industrial park Tuesday, according to a press release from the City of Portales.
The plant,...
N.M. National Guardsman dies in Iraq
October 2nd, 2005
SANTA FE — A Farmington soldier died Saturday morning in Iraq after being struck in the head by shrapnel from an explosive device, the governor’s office announced.
Sgt. Marshal A. Westbrook, 43,...
Portales wins district volleyball opener
October 1st, 2005
As season No. 2 started for the Portales volleyball team, it played like it was No. 1.
Portales cruised past Ruidoso 25-11, 25-15, 23-25, 25-10 in the District 4-3A opener for both teams Saturday aft...
Elliott among eight inducted into Hall of Honors
October 1st, 2005
Former Eastern New Mexico University head coach Bud Elliott and longtime area high school basketball coach Jimmy Joe Robinson were among eight inductees Saturday into ENMU’s Athletic Hall of Honors....
Cross country men finish ninth at OSU
October 1st, 2005
STILLWATER, Okla. — Redshirt freshman Felix Boit of Kenya finished sixth overall and Eastern New Mexico University’s men were ninth out of 21 teams on Saturday in the Cowboy Jamboree cross country...
Oct. 2 Organizations
October 1st, 2005
East Valley View Homemakers Club
The East Valley View Homemakers Club met Wednesday at Golden Acres.
Joy Ruth Bradley and Marie Cates were hostesses.
Other members present for the meal and vis...
Dessert, embroidery tips set for shows
October 1st, 2005
Information on creating art with thread, preparing gourmet desserts, and using embroidery machines will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at noon and on Saturday at 2 p.m. (Al...
Greathouse helped set stage for family members
October 1st, 2005
BIO
Name: Delores Greathouse
Born: Jan. 15, 1924
Died: Sept. 18, 2005
Preceded in death by: Her parents.
Survived by: Her husband; a son, Neil Greathouse (and wife, Katherine) of Willow Park, Texas...
Legend of ‘Ooo’ fills out holiday
October 1st, 2005
Let’s take a look at Sasquatch in New Mexico, because October is Halloween Month — a 30-day celebration commemorating the grand opening of the first Wal-Mart Scary Costume and Candy Store, a time...
White leads Tucumcari to romp over Texico
October 1st, 2005
TUCUMCARI — The flu was making Tucumcari junior Drew White sick, but the thought of another loss to Texico made him sicker.
White recovered in time to play, and make a marquee defensive play, as th...
Greyhounds gearing up for homecoming
October 1st, 2005
Two teams riding momentum collide tonight at Blackwater Draw.
Riding a three-game winning streak, Eastern New Mexico University takes one of the Lone Star Conference’s surprise squads in unbeaten...
Zias down Texas-Permian Basin with smothering defense
October 1st, 2005
It took the Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer team a while to put Texas-Permian Basin away, but the Zias were never really in trouble.
ENMU held the Lady Falcons to just two shots in the...
Greyhounds blank UT-Permian Basin
October 1st, 2005
Stepping outside the Southwest Soccer Conference was apparently what the doctor ordered for the Eastern New Mexico University men’s squad.
The Greyhounds, who came in having lost each of their prev...
Friday's prep capsules
October 1st, 2005
Muleshoe 42, River Road 7
Records: River Road 1-4, Muleshoe 6-0
Impact: Mulehsoe will take an unbeaten record into District 2-3A play
Difference: Muleshoe scored two touchd...
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