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Rural firefighters hang on after worst fire season in years
October 31st, 2006
Fueled by strong winds, the Nov. 30 Melrose Bombing Range fire consumed over 27,000 acres of land and kick-started one of the worst wildland fire seasons that this area has seen in years. As it contin...
Bow hunters aim to teach
October 31st, 2006
Recreation, relaxation, concentration, and life values such as patience, discipline and persistence — words that members of the Portales Bow Hunters use to describe their sport of archery, and they...
Elida News
October 31st, 2006
Homemakers bazaar slated
The Elida Homemakers will hold their annual bazaar Nov. 16 at the senior center. Club leaders urge those planning to display items to get them ready.
Thanksgiving dinner set...
Floyd News
October 31st, 2006
Transitions
Birthdays:
Wednesday — Chay Chenault
Upcoming events
• Lions Club will meet tonight at the Community Building. The District Governor will be in attendance. According to club leader...
Political campaigns have history of being dirty
October 31st, 2006
A few years ago, I needed to call the Department of Motor Vehicles and dialed the corresponding 800 number. Imagine my surprise when I got a phone sex line.
I redialed to make sure it was a phone boo...
Lump sum payment may be improvement
October 31st, 2006
The Veterans’ Disability Benefits Commission has examined and rejected a proposal that the VA begin offering veterans with lower-rated disabilities a lump-sum payment instead of lifetime monthly com...
Bond B is worth voter support
October 31st, 2006
We seldom recommend voting for a tax initiative. We prefer our government servants to achieve goals by cutting waste and looking to private enterprise, which often is more efficient and effective.
Th...
Halloween tips listed
October 30th, 2006
The PNT spoke with Capt. Lonnie Berry of the Portales Police Department regarding safety on Halloween night.
Q. What are the best hours for children to be out trick-or-treating?
A. “We would like f...
Local man sentenced for role in Newman case
October 30th, 2006
A Portales man was sentenced Monday on charges filed in connection with the March 3, 2005 murders of Odis and Doris Newman of Portales.
According to a press release from the 9th Judicial District Att...
Elida girls movin' on up
October 29th, 2006
ELIDA — The Elida Lady Tigers are still living the dream after beating the Fort Sumner Vixens in four games in the District 3-1A tournament championship game Saturday afternoon.
After dropping the...
Floyd Broncos end tough season
October 29th, 2006
The Clovis Christian Eagles soared in a squashing of the Floyd Broncos, 70-12, at Floyd High School Saturday afternoon, and punched their ticket to the New Mexico 8-man football playoffs in the proces...
Zias fall in three games at Abilene Christian
October 29th, 2006
ABILENE, Texas —Erin Curry had 14 kills and Lauren Leone added 12 as Abilene Christian defeated Eastern New Mexico University 30-18, 30-25, 30-22 on Saturday in the Lone Star Conference South Divisi...
ENMU adopts mascot to oversee major construction project
October 28th, 2006
There’s a new dog on campus at Eastern New Mexico University, and indications are he’s going to be one busy pooch.
With more than $37 million in construction and improvements planned over the nex...
Kidnap victim dupes captors
October 28th, 2006
A kidnapping victim duped his captors, telling them to wait in his pickup truck while he got them some money, and instead had a coworker notify authorities while he hid, according to court documents.
...
Police up patrols for Halloween
October 28th, 2006
Halloween night will see an influx of local law enforcement agencies out on patrol in Portales to ensure the safety of area trick-or-treaters, according to officials.
Officers from the Adult Probatio...
Altrusa teams up with Habitat for Humanity
October 28th, 2006
Saturday was National Make a Difference Day. The Portales chapter of Altrusa International, some service members from Cannon Air Force Base, and the community came out to make a difference at a home b...
Ghost stories scarier when based in reality
October 28th, 2006
Ghost stories, good ghost stories with actual historical characters, are hard to come by and even harder for some of us to remember.
I never had a really good one until a few years ago. But the follo...
Military families not immune to conflict
October 28th, 2006
This week my husband and I had an argument. Every married couple fights once in a while, but fighting when someone is away, especially during military deployments, makes it all the more difficult.
F...
Political contributions should be voluntary
October 28th, 2006
A fundamental American freedom is being able to spend — or not spend — one’s own money on political campaigns, for persons or initiatives. Money forcibly taken from a person to support a candid...
Police respond to shots at business
October 28th, 2006
Portales Police Department officers were called to a report of shots fired shortly before 5 p.m. Friday at the Milk Transport Services yard on Industrial Drive in Portales.
According to Portales Poli...
Indictment given for vehicular homicide
October 28th, 2006
A Curry County grand jury indicted a 21-year-old Clovis man of vehicular homicide Friday in connection with the June death of a city teen, according to the district attorney.
Miguel Angel Carrasquedo...
Man charged in connection to stabbing
October 28th, 2006
A 36-year-old Clovis man was arrested Thursday and charged with stabbing another man during a fight, according to police.
Teodulo Sanchez is charged with aggravated battery and is being held at the...
Embattled police chief resigns
October 28th, 2006
Facing charges of seven counts of cruelty to animals, Melrose’s police chief resigned Friday, according to the village mayor.
Mike Trammell, 36, had been on administrative leave since his Oct. 11 a...
Suspect waives hearing
October 28th, 2006
Homicide suspect John “Pooh” Cameron waived his right to a grand jury hearing Friday, according to 9th Judicial District Attorney Matt Chandler.
Cameron, 24, is charged with second-degree murder...
Struggling Hounds, Javelinas clash
October 28th, 2006
Richard Cundiff is about to end a 22-year run as a coach at Texas A&M-Kingsville, the last seven as the head coach.
This season hasn’t gone the way he’d hoped, but he certainly has company in Eas...
Floyd outfoxed
October 26th, 2006
Fort Sumner — The Floyd Lady Broncos traveled to Fort Sumner Thursday night in hopes of pulling off an upset and a shot at the District 3-1A crown. Instead they were defeated by Vixens in three clos...
Rams without Segovia
October 26th, 2006
When the Portales Rams (3-4, 1-0) take the field against Lovington (1-7, 1-0) tonight, a district record of 2-0 is on the line, along with an automatic berth into the Class 3A state football playoffs,...
Lady Rams roll
October 26th, 2006
The Portales Lady Rams capped off a dominating run through District 4-3A volleyball Thursday night beating Lovington on the road in three games: 25-16, 25-17, 25-10 to finish district at a perfect 6-0...
Hounds eliminated in SWC tourny
October 26th, 2006
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Midwestern State limited Eastern New Mexico University to just two shots on goal Thursday night and the top-seeded host Mustangs notched a 5-1 victory in the semifinals of the...
Zias led 2 games to 1, but lose to Angelo State
October 26th, 2006
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Cristina Doris compiled 20 kills and 17 digs and Angelo State rallied from a 2-1 deficit in games to edge Eastern New Mexico University 30-28, 25-30, 28-30, 30-24, 17-15 in a Lon...
Zias knocked out of LSC soccer tournament
October 26th, 2006
EDMOND, Okla. — Junior defender Tamara Geels scored two goals and sophomore midfielder Melissa DoRemus and freshman defender Whitney Hancock each had a goal and an assist Thursday, lifting Texas A&M...
Halloween Happenings
October 26th, 2006
As Halloween looms near, the streets of Portales will soon see a flurry of activity as children set out to trick-or-treat and visit the various activities that will be offered.
Officials from the Por...
Locally written play takes ENMU stage Saturday
October 26th, 2006
Refreshed and invigorated, the play Mia, Emma and Rose will once again take the stage at the Eastern New Mexico University Theater Center at 7 p.m. on Saturday, after a gala invitation-only event on F...
Q&A with Charles Bennett
October 26th, 2006
Editor’s note: The following is a profile and Q&A with Charles Bennett, Democratic candidate for Roosevelt County Commision. He faces Republican candidate Bill Cathey. in the November General Electi...
Dia de los Muertos pokes fun at death
October 26th, 2006
Mexicans are on familiar terms with death. They are undaunted by death and have no qualms about getting up close and personal with death, according to Nobel Prize-winning poet, writer and diplomat, Oc...
Animal research necessary to medical breakthroughs
October 26th, 2006
There are people who are ennobled by their service to mankind. We think of soldiers, nurses, teachers or ministers whose contributions are recognized daily. Others are national leaders, inventors, Oly...
Constitution must preserve individual liberties first
October 26th, 2006
Face-scanning technology for police to compare the faces of thousands of passersby with mostly driver’s license photos on file to find known criminals is of serious concern to civil libertarians —...
Lady Broncos move forward
October 25th, 2006
The Floyd Lady Broncos left Melrose seeing shades of gray and white Wednesday in the second round of the District 3-1A volleyball tournament, thanks to the play of junior Rachel White and sophomore Ke...
Zia basketball trio back from injuries
October 25th, 2006
Elizabeth Richards, Riikka Lehtonen and Rochelle Vance have a lot in common — starting with torn ACLs in consecutive games that proved devastating to the 2005-06 Eastern New Mexico University women...
Committee committed to local growth
October 25th, 2006
A local committee formed to address growth issues associated with Cannon Air Force Base’s new mission hammered out bylaws and organization framework Wednesday.
Comprised of representatives of the c...
The Crucible comes to town
October 25th, 2006
Based upon the Salem witch trials of 1692, The Crucible performed by the Portales High School theater group will open at 7 p.m. on Saturday, in the Performing Arts Center. The play continues Sunday an...
City of Portales dedicates garden to former employee
October 25th, 2006
The city of Portales is hoping to honor a long-time employee while promoting water conservation with the dedication of new landscaping at city hall.
Last Friday city officials and employees dedicated...
House of horrors
October 25th, 2006
Eeriness oozes from the old building — even without all the props and hands that reach toward you from hidden nooks.
For Halloween, John Duval has turned the building at 1313 Waldhauser Ave. into a...
Public meeting regarding proposed ethanol plant scheduled
October 25th, 2006
Arguments against the proposed location for an ethanol plant will be given at 7 p.m. today in the Clovis Community College Town Hall.
Hosting the public meeting is a group of Clovis residents who opp...
One killed in single-vehicle crash
October 25th, 2006
A single-vehicle roll-over Wednesday afternoon in Curry County left one person dead, according to the Curry County Sheriff’s Department.
The driver of the vehicle, Wanda Endley, 52, of Melrose, was...
Zias falter at home
October 24th, 2006
Lubbock Christian spoiled Mike Maguire’s final home match as Eastern New Mexico University’s volleyball coach Tuesday night, posting a 30-24, 30-25, 30-21 non-conference victory over the Zias at G...
Clovis hospital cuts staff
October 24th, 2006
A financial squeeze has spurred staff cuts and organizational changes at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis, according to PRMC officials.
Hospital officials said 40 clinical, non-clinical, supp...
Military duties can take personal toll
October 24th, 2006
Sgt. 1st Class Terry Stevens said keeping his emotions in check is the hardest part of acting as a liaison for local families of soldiers who die in the service.
As a casualty assistance officer for...
Q&A with Billy Cathey
October 24th, 2006
Editor’s note: The following is a profile and Q&A with Billy Cathey, Republican candidate for Roosevelt County Commision. He faces Democratic candidate Charles D. Bennett in the November General Ele...
Floyd News
October 24th, 2006
Transitions
Birthdays:
Friday — Shayla Whitecotton
Monday — Tiffany Lee
Tuesday — Linda Rippee
Anniversaries:
Tuesday — Dave Nash and Sherry Fahrenkrug
Upcoming events
• Seniors will...
Elida News
October 24th, 2006
Improvement projects under way
Andy Jasso and Lonnie Jones have been working on the park with the tennis court. It should be in good shape soon, according to town officials.
Plans are also under wa...
Greeting card shopping proves stressful
October 24th, 2006
I had to go to a friend’s wedding recently, and it made me evaluate things in my life — such as, do I have decent prospects for a wedding of my own someday, and do I have decent pants to wear for...
Ex-spouse law defies efforts for change
October 24th, 2006
A 1982 law that allows state courts to divide military retirement as marital property in divorce proceedings has grown skin of armor, making it impenetrable to court challenge or legislative change.
...
Loss of singing sensation Freddy Fender felt by many
October 24th, 2006
David Letterman once called his one of the greatest voices in all of music.
Baldemar Huerta, known worldwide as Freddy Fender, rose from the humble beginnings of a migrant worker to the summit of fa...
Elida taking ownership of water
October 23rd, 2006
Roosevelt County commissioners gave approval to a Community Development Block Grant application last week that could complete a water improvement project in Elida if approved.
The project will allow...
Heating safety hot topic
October 23rd, 2006
According to the National Weather Service this winter is likely to be warmer than the 30-year norm but cooler than last winter. The national weather service anticipates that El Nino should bring a wet...
Baptist conference slated
October 23rd, 2006
First Baptist Church pastor Joel Horne views the 95th Annual Baptist Convention of New Mexico being held in Clovis as an opportunity for him to renew and refresh his beliefs.
Horne said the conventio...
Air Force part of conference today
October 23rd, 2006
Senior leaders of the incoming mission at Cannon Air Force Base plan to attend a conference at Cannon this week, according to Air Force Special Operations Command Public Affairs officials.
The confer...
Oct. 24, 2006 Local Briefs
October 23rd, 2006
Senior Citizen Center holding benefit for holiday charity
The Portales Senior Citizen Center will be hosting a chili cook-off, pie-baking contest and pumpkin-carving contest today.
All entries...
Hounds creamed by TSU
October 22nd, 2006
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Things didn’t start out well for Eastern New Mexico University on Saturday, and they only got worse.
The Greyhounds fumbled the ball away on their first play from scrimmage...
District 3-1A tourney starts, Elida waits in top seed
October 22nd, 2006
In District 3-1A volleyball this season, there has been one constant. Elida wins. In fact, Elida has finished their 2006 regular season, a perfect 20-0.
The Lady Tigers first undefeated season that...
Lelei and Boit lead Hounds in cross country
October 22nd, 2006
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Junior Nimrod Lelei and sophomore Felix Boit finished eighth and 11th, leading Eastern New Mexico University’s men to a fourth-place team finish in Saturday’s Lone Star Con...
Pumpkin crop pops up
October 21st, 2006
Lining fences and decorating yards, pumpkins provide a splash of vivid color to the landscape and are a sure sign that fall has arrived.
Pumpkin harvest is in full swing for Davis Farms near Clovis, w...
Altrusa hosts 36th annual home tour
October 21st, 2006
Featuring four homes and one business, 36 years of tradition will continue as the annual Altrusa Home Tour takes place next Sunday in Portales.
It’s a fund-raiser for us to support our community pr...
Annual Peanut Valley Festival kicks off
October 21st, 2006
This weekend the 33rd annual Peanut Valley Festival was in full swing, open and ready for business Saturday with merchants from all over New Mexico and Texas at the two-day event.
The goods that the...
Golden oldies don’t seem that old
October 21st, 2006
Shortly after midnight, somewhere on a turnpike in southeastern Kansas, I found out I was officially an oldie.
No, I wasn’t struck by a sudden and desperate need for a bathroom. I deal with those p...
Letters to the Editor
October 21st, 2006
Citizens should vote yes for GO Bond B
On Nov. 7, every voting New Mexico citizen will be given the opportunity to make a positive difference for our state’s universities and colleges. Regardless o...
Rapidly growing population not biggest problem
October 21st, 2006
America hit a milestone this week: 300 million residents. So many of the discussions about this growth make the assumption that a rapidly growing population is necessarily a bad thing. Regional discus...
Military families have much to offer
October 21st, 2006
My husband and I adopted our son Matteo from Ethiopia. Our adoption journey has been exceptional. It has taught us things about ourselves and others, and surprised us in unexpected ways.
Being a mil...
Impact report suggests airspace increase
October 20th, 2006
Training airspace near Cannon Air Force Base could be expanded by the end of November, according to Air Force officials.
A report on the impact of increasing airspace near Cannon was officially relea...
Clovis High band plays on
October 20th, 2006
From the first day of summer practice, Clovis High band members have one competition constantly on their minds: the Zia Marching Festival. Clovis and 31 other bands from New Mexico and neighboring sta...
Rams ready for Ruidoso
October 19th, 2006
Nevermind that this is Andy Correll’s first season as head football coach at Portales. Or that the Rams are entering district play this week with a junior quarterback having thrown four interception...
Maguire Announces retirement from Zias
October 19th, 2006
Mike Maguire has had an impressive run as Eastern New Mexico University’s volleyball coach.
Maguire, who has been the program’s coach for 20 seasons and has doubled as the school’s athletic dir...
Soccer Hounds make playoffs
October 19th, 2006
Despite a 4-2 loss at home to West Texas A&M on Wednesday, the three-year-old Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team clinched its first Southwest Soccer Conference tournament berth when las...
Pornography sting nets ENMU student
October 19th, 2006
Freedom Newspapers
An Eastern New Mexico University student is among more than 100 arrested in connection with a nationwide child pornography investigation, according to a press release from 9th Judi...
Roosevelt County Literacy Council undergoes changes
October 19th, 2006
Providing a foundation for learning, the Roosevelt County Literacy Council has undergone some recent changes to provide more accessibility of its programs to Portales and surrounding communities.
Res...
Unmanned aerial vehicle takes flight
October 19th, 2006
In descent, the graceful, little plane — No. 05-134 — spirals in the sky, flickering in and out of sight in the sun. No pilot guides elusive No. 05-134, but the unmanned aerial vehicle glides obed...
Dendahl seeking governor’s post
October 19th, 2006
John Dendahl is the Republican candidate for New Mexico governor.
He is running against incumbent Gov. Bill Richardson, D-N.M.
Biography: Dendahl is a fourth-generation Santa Fean. He is married an...
United Way sets event
October 19th, 2006
What: United Way of Eastern New Mexico Day of Caring
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday
Where: Greene Acres Park
Why: To provide local organizations with volunteer assistance while...
Bloopers create infamous days in journalism
October 19th, 2006
I never wanted to drown Little Miss Merry Christmas, but I was accused of plotting this unthinkable crime when my headline came rolling out of our newsroom printer.
On this fateful day in the early 1...
Reality shows starring animals could be next big hit
October 19th, 2006
In our effort to plumb the depths of humiliation and bad taste, television producers have now invented a reality show based on pitting races against each other. They have chosen whites vs. blacks vs....
Same freedoms should apply to all Americans
October 19th, 2006
A recent New York Times front-page article, “Religion Trumps Regulation As Legal Exemptions Grow,” the first in a series on the topic, raised the following question: Why are religious organization...
Man pleads guilty to embezzlement
October 18th, 2006
A 23-year-old Portales man signed a plea agreement last week in connection with the theft in March of more than $600,000 from an armored car service that employed him, according to court documents fil...
Q&A: Domestic violence
October 18th, 2006
Editors note: October is domestic violence month and the Domestic Violence Coalition of Roosevelt and Curry County is hoping to raise public awareness of the domestic violence problem in our community...
Water members seek local support
October 18th, 2006
MELROSE — The communities of eastern New Mexico took a mobilized, aggressive approach in keeping Cannon Air Force Base alive. Members of the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority are starting to...
Concussion forces Jackson off pitch
October 17th, 2006
Much to his chagrin, Eastern New Mexico University junior Donnell Jackson will have to be an assistant coach today when the Greyhounds end their Southwest Soccer Conference and regular-season schedule...
Zias fall to Lady Buffs
October 17th, 2006
CANYON, Texas — The West Texas A&M Lady Buffs got 16 kills and four aces from senior outside hitter Jessica Scherr Tuesday night and cruised to their 19th consecutive victory, a 30-16, 30-21, 30-21...
Zias shoot for attendance record
October 17th, 2006
PORTALES — When the Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team hosts Lone Star Conference South Divisin foe Texas A&M-Kingsville on Thursday night, the Zias are shooting for the moon.
ENMU athle...
Pair key ENMU rodeo
October 17th, 2006
VERNON, Texas — Senior Stetson Herrera tied for third in bareback riding and junior Cody Heck tied for fourth in steer wrestling, helping Eastern New Mexico University men’s team to a sixth-place...
Governor’s tax proposal pleases local residents
October 17th, 2006
A proposal by Gov. Bill Richardson that would offer income tax breaks to military members and retirees is good news to some area residents.
Active-duty military personnel who are New Mexico residents...
Hospital shows profit despite patient drop
October 17th, 2006
Roosevelt General Hospital announced a drop in patient activity for the month of September, but showed an increase in profit, according to administration officials.
Chief Financial Officer Eva Steven...
Council sets rules for area parks
October 17th, 2006
A new skatepark earlier this year got the ball rolling and Portales city councilors took things a step further Tuesday, formally setting in place rules and policies for all parks and recreation facili...
County commission assembles project list
October 17th, 2006
Roosevelt County Commissioners pulled together their list of capital project priorities to be submitted to the 2007 New Mexico State Legislature at Tuesday’s board meeting.
Roads were the top prior...
Suspects in Clovis homicide arrested
October 17th, 2006
A 24-year-old Clovis man has been charged with murder in connection with Monday’s shooting death of a Clovis teen, according to police.
John T. Cameron, identified by police as the alleged shooter...
Floyd News
October 17th, 2006
Transitions
Birthdays:
Thursday — Jenny Essary
Upcoming events
• Seniors will meet Thursday at the Floyd Senior Citizens Center for games and fellowship. Potluck is at 6 p.m. and games begin a...
Elida News
October 17th, 2006
Communitycenter possible
According to town of Elida officials the Masonic Lodge Hall, which was bequeathed to the town is being considered for use as a community center for Elida and surrounding area...
Senators playing politics with prescriptions
October 17th, 2006
Pressured by the White House and drug industry lobbyists, Congress has killed a Senate-passed provision that would have forced pharmaceutical manufacturers to grant the Department of Defense deep disc...
New cell requires complicated decisions
October 17th, 2006
As if it happened through cosmic fate, my little-used cellular phone decided to stop functioning properly right when I was due a rebate for a new cell phone.
It is only through fate that I get a new...
Immigrants make U.S. better place
October 17th, 2006
Immigration won’t destroy America — rather, it built America and made it great.
No one knows that truth better than George W. Bush, whose international vision was clear back when he was Texas gov...
Clovis man killed in shooting
October 16th, 2006
Clovis police are investigating the death of a 19-year-old city man who was shot in the head Monday afternoon near his residence.
Amos Soliz was found shortly before 2 p.m. in the front yard at 817 S...
ENMU to host Peanut Valley Festival
October 16th, 2006
Beginning Saturday, Eastern New Mexico University will host the 33rd annual Peanut Valley Festival, with a wide range of crafts, food and entertainment available on campus.
“Just name it and we’r...
Eighth-graders now eligible for FFA
October 16th, 2006
Portales-area eighth-graders now have the opportunity to participate in a vocational/industrial class at Portales Junior High School that can lead to participation in the National FFA Organization.
PJ...
City tackles traffic
October 15th, 2006
Objectives and goals are being established by a steering committee to resolve traffic issues in the Portales area and the public input phase should begin soon, say city officials.
“We’re in the s...
NFL star buys Tucumcari dealership
October 15th, 2006
TUCUMCARI — There’s a new bear in town from Chicago.
Brian Urlacher Cross Country Auto Sales is purchasing the Mills-Strebeck Autoplex on Lake Road.
On Wednesday, the Chicago Bears linebacker...
Oct. 15, 2006 Briefs
October 15th, 2006
Blood drive slated for First United
There will be a blood drive at the First United Methodist Church in Portales from 4-7 p.m Wednesday, according to a news release.
For an appointment contact...
Arkansas meet tough for ENMU
October 14th, 2006
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — In a field dominated by Division I programs, Eastern New Mexico University’s men finished 29th out of 33 teams while the women were 38th out of 43 in Saturday’s Chile Pepper...
St. Mary's sweeps ENMU
October 14th, 2006
CANYON, Texas — St. Mary’s pulled out two close games late and posted a three-game sweep of Eastern New Mexico University on Saturday in a tournament hosted by West Texas A&M.
The Rattlers (17-1...
Public record
October 14th, 2006
The following marriages were recently filed at the Roosevelt County Courthouse:
— Clinton A. Hill, 23, of Amarillo, Texas and Kelsey Leigh Jones, 22, of Muleshoe, Texas.
— Justun Lee Norma...
Police blotter
October 14th, 2006
The following is a sampling of calls made to the Portales Police Department during the past week. According to the reports:
Friday
—At 9:14 a.m., a caller reported a purse stolen while deliv...
Caring for quirky pets takes patience
October 14th, 2006
Even though pets are difficult, we still love them to death.
My husband and I have three pets: two dogs and a cat. We have had our two pugs, Monty, a male, and Tiny, a female, since they were puppie...
Wrestling reenactments kept boys busy
October 14th, 2006
My grandmother thought we were going to kill each other. Some days we might have been close to it as we imitated our favorite TV wrestlers every Saturday.
Growing up in eastern New Mexico, one of my...
Treason may be justified in case of terror videos
October 14th, 2006
The words “traitor” and “treason” are sometimes used rather loosely in common parlance, applied to anything from criticizing the current administration’s policies in impolite terms to actual...
Police: Marijuana plants seized
October 14th, 2006
Marijuana plants with an approximate street value of $51,200 were confiscated from a Clovis house Friday afternoon by police and drug task force agents, according to officials.
No arrests were made a...
Hounds, Zias prepare for 2006 hoops season
October 12th, 2006
Preseason conditioning is behind them, and the Eastern New Mexico University basketball teams are ready for the start of practice on Sunday at Greyhound Arena.
First-year women’s coach Linden Weese...
Rested Rams play Coyotes
October 12th, 2006
The Portales Rams have had two weeks of preparation, leading up to tonight’s pre-district finale against the Roswell High Coyotes at Roswell’s Wool Bowl.
With the district schedule just a week aw...
Sexual assault report rates remain stable
October 12th, 2006
Sexual assault reports in Roosevelt County have remained constant over the year, unlike Curry County were a recent spike has been noticed say authorities.
“Curry County is seeing the spike and Roos...
Wagon Wheel rivalry game Saturday
October 12th, 2006
The Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds are set to face the West Texas Buffaloes Saturday evening at Greyhound Stadium in the 20th annual Wagon Wheel rivalry game, an exclamation point to a day f...
James Elementary hosts family night
October 12th, 2006
The 11th Family Math and Science Night at R.M. James Elementary School in Portales had students and parents scratching their heads from time to time Friday night but most said they had a great time.
...
Pastors play important role in people's lives
October 12th, 2006
October is Clergy Appreciation month. It’s a time to honor those who dedicate themselves to our spiritual needs. My life has been blessed with those who minister so sacrificially to hurting souls. A...
Bosses must earn respect of employees
October 12th, 2006
It’s time to say hail to our chiefs! Long live our fearless leaders! Our head honchos! Our top dogs! Our sometimes ruthless dictators! Our jefe de los jefes or boss of all bosses.
Monday is Nationa...
Farm families must be able to roll with the punches
October 12th, 2006
Farming is a partnership — man and wife engaged in the century’s old “business” of raising livestock and coaxing a crop from the ground.
And yes, there really are moments that inspire the rom...
North Korea no reason to panic
October 12th, 2006
We should know a great deal more in a few days and weeks about the underground blast in North Korea that is widely viewed as a test of a nuclear weapon. Supposed experts are still pondering the eviden...
Zia senior believes soccer right choice
October 11th, 2006
It’s hard to imagine Eastern New Mexico University senior forward Megan Dozier not playing soccer, but after years of throwing her body around on the pitch she admits she’ll be ready to give it up...
Ute plan included in water initiative
October 11th, 2006
Gov. Bill Richardson’s 2007 legislative agenda for the “Year of Water” includes $5 million for the Ute Water Project that will serve communities
throughout Curry and Roosevelt counties.
The go...
School soccer supporters go before board
October 11th, 2006
Soccer moms and dads and children in soccer uniforms filled the Portales Schools Board of Education meeting Tuesday in a show of support for adding a school soccer program.
The proposal was launched...
‘Believe in Me’ to be released in March
October 11th, 2006
A movie about an Oklahoma high school basketball coach filmed mostly in the Clovis area is bound for a big-screen debut in March, according to movie officials.
Filmed locally in October 2004, “Beli...
Elida still perfect, edges out Melrose
October 10th, 2006
The Elida Lady Tigers continued their perfect season Tuesday night, but they were tested on the road by district rival Melrose.
Elida was taken to five games, but the Lady Tigers were triumphant on t...
West Texas Lady Buffs handle Zias
October 10th, 2006
About all you would need to know about Eastern New Mexico University’s match against Lone Star Conference South Division volleyball leader West Texas A&M on Tuesday night at Greyhound Arena is that...
Bond election cancelled
October 10th, 2006
The Portales Municipal Schools Board of Education unanimously voted Tuesday to cancel a bond election proposed for February.
After examining the schedules for retirement of previous bonded indebtedne...
ENMU presents Carroll classic
October 10th, 2006
Eastern New Mexico University’s theatre and dance department will present Alice and Wonderland for their first play of the season. The play will be held at the University Theatre Center and will sta...
Air Force couple endures long distance love
October 10th, 2006
A Cannon airman said good-bye to his new wife in September and departed for Iraq to repair wings of war.
Senior Airman Chris Redman is stationed at Balad Air Base in Iraq and is part of a five-man te...
Floyd News
October 10th, 2006
Transitions
Birthdays:
Wednesday — Janice Lee
Monday — Seth Chandler
Tuesday — Tessa Nall
Upcoming events
• Seniors will meet Thursday at the Floyd Senior Citizens Center for games and f...
Elida News
October 10th, 2006
CSC to hold volunteer training
During October and November the Community Services Center will present several trainings that are mandatory for Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) volunteers. Toda...
Top officers would benefit most from pay raise
October 10th, 2006
The 2007 defense authorization bill, which the president is expected to sign this month, will bring better pay and benefits to large segments of the military community. Drilling reservists who lack af...
National security should be top priority
October 10th, 2006
Nearly everywhere the U.S. military trains, it now finds itself fending off flanking attacks from an enemy within. These environmental extremists say they are concerned about the impacts training acti...
Letters to the Editor
October 10th, 2006
Government should support Ute water project
I recognize that the Ute water project increasingly seems to be “pie-in-the-sky” for eastern New Mexico. The increasing costs seem to skyrocket, and the...
Early voting becoming preferred option
October 9th, 2006
Roosevelt County is following the national trend of more and more voters taking advantage of early voting in elections.
“We see more early voters than we do actual voters,” said Beth Burns of the...
Event puts spotlight on after-school programs
October 9th, 2006
The second annual Lights on After School celebration in Portales is being held Thursday at the Portales Recreation Center.
The national event is being co-sponsored locally by the Youth Opportunity Ce...
Rams recover in bye
October 8th, 2006
The Portales Rams (2-3) are more than halfway through their 2006 football schedule, and are coming off a bye week that coaches say, came at a very beneficial time.
The Rams used their bye week to pre...
Pennell reaches semi-finals at LSC tournament
October 7th, 2006
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Amy Pennell reached the semifinals in both singles and doubles before bowing out in the Lone Star Conference Individual Championships tennis tournament over the weekend, hoste...
Zias lose third straight match at Kingsville
October 7th, 2006
KINGSVILLE, Texas — The Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team dropped its third consecutive decision in t he Lone Star Conference crossover tournament on Saturday morning, falling to Texas A...
Hounds hurt, fall to Angelo State
October 7th, 2006
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Quarterback Jay Immel completed 18-of-24 passes for 229 yards and Angelo State scored two first-quarter TDs into a 17-7 Lone Star Conference South Division victory over Eastern N...
Killer Bees permanent addition to local area
October 7th, 2006
Africanized honeybees, or killer bees as they are commonly known, are here to stay, according to officials.
With a little education and a keen sense of the surrounding area, area residents can co-exi...
Bee extermination business booming
October 7th, 2006
In 1964, long before high school junior Lewis Hightower had decided to choose pest control as a career, he read an article in Time magazine about “killer bees” that escaped a laboratory in Brazil....
Traffic accidents concern local law enforcement
October 7th, 2006
Recent accidents in Roosevelt and Curry counties and Parmer County in Texas have taken the lives of five individuals under the age of 22, and have caused concern for area law enforcement officials.
W...
Running can be soothing to body, soul
October 7th, 2006
I have always played sports, but never particularly enjoyed running. In college, I tried to join the track and field team, and gave up after the first day of practice. I thought it was too hard.
Per...
Money not easy to come by for homesteaders
October 7th, 2006
(Editor’s note: This is part two of a two-part column.)
Last week the story was about ranchers in Roosevelt County and how they handled money. It was the same in Curry County a few years later.
...
Water conservation problem not solved
October 7th, 2006
Paying farmers not to farm isn’t a new or shocking concept inside the U.S. Department of Agriculture: in fact, today it’s a widely accepted practice, used to keep the price of commodities pumped u...
‘Proposition B’ would be beneficial to area colleges
October 7th, 2006
As presidents of Clovis Community College and Eastern New Mexico University, we want to share why the passage of General Obligation Bond Proposition “B” in the Nov. 7 General Election makes sense...
America isn’t always beautiful
October 7th, 2006
As a kid in Budapest I read a bunch of exciting American novelists, including Mark Twain, Zane Grey, Max Brand and others. I also saw some pretty exciting movies before the Soviets marched in and bann...
Senator praises local economy
October 7th, 2006
Sen. Jeff Bingaman told members of the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce on Friday that eastern New Mexico has a lot going for it economically these days, but the lawmaker didn’t paint as rosy a...
Prep Capsules
October 7th, 2006
Fort Sumner 23, Loving 0
What happened: The Foxes posted their second consecutive shutout, limiting the Falcons to 118 total yards.
Why it happened: Fullback Braeden Dimitroff scored on a 6-yard run i...
Day Trip: Cowboy Symposium
October 7th, 2006
The 17th annual Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium in Ruidoso will take place Friday through Oct.15 in Ruidoso Downs.
According to Jim Kofakis, special events and fund-raising coordinator for the Hubba...
Guilty plea
October 5th, 2006
Jerry Wayne Fuller avoided a possible death sentence Thursday in connection with the 2005 slaying of an elderly Portales couple.
Ninth Judicial District Judge Stephen Quinn accepted Fuller’s guilty...
Peanut harvest looks solid
October 5th, 2006
Recent sightings of peanut trailers coming in from the fields to be off-loaded at the local peanut mills means it’s harvest time again.
Jimmie Shearer of Sunland, Inc. said the majority of the pean...
Benefit concert at ENMU
October 5th, 2006
Eastern New Mexico University will be hosting a free concert at 7p.m. Tuesday in Buchanon Hall of the Music Building. The concert is part of the annual Harmony for Humanity to honor Daniel Pearl.
Pea...
Stock markets remain strong for third day
October 5th, 2006
Local agents are suggesting investors stand pat and enjoy the ride after the Dow Jones Industrial average closed Thursday at a record high for a third straight day.
Dean Turvaville of Edward Jones In...
Zias fall to Kingsville 3-2
October 5th, 2006
KINGSVILLE, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University’s rally fell short and the Zias dropped a 30-10, 30-19, 22-30, 26-30, 15-9 decision to Texas A&M-Kingsville on Thursday night in Lone Star Confere...
Children leaving can be bittersweet
October 5th, 2006
The “empty nest” brings a myriad of emotions, including memories, tears and separation anxiety. When my empty nest occurred I happened to read an article about “letting go” of children. It emp...
Ladies room mystery not that mysterious
October 5th, 2006
It’s time we get to the bottom of that age-old question that has haunted men for centuries.
Notice I didn’t say women. That’s because we women already have all of the answers.
That age-old que...
Cattle business risky even with technological advances
October 5th, 2006
This summer, within 30 days of each other, I was at the Idaho Old Timer’s Feedlot Reunion where the average age of attendees was close to 70, and the Adams County, Iowa, Cattle Feeders and Farm Bure...
Foley’s e-mails another example of excessive power
October 5th, 2006
The media and the blogosphere are brimming with comments on the sad story of Mark Foley, the Florida Republican who resigned from
Congress after ABC News made public some of the suggestive — and we...
Kenyan pacing Hound Harriers
October 4th, 2006
Nimrod Lelei didn’t leave much of an impression on Eastern New Mexico University cross country coach Joel McMullen last year.
McMullen said he hardly noticed Lelei running for Wayland Baptist even...
School safety is priority in area
October 4th, 2006
In light of the recent school shootings in the past week, area schools have heightened their awareness of campus activities and are emphasizing the safety measures that are in place at their respectiv...
Schools seek bond money
October 4th, 2006
WHAT:
General Obligation Bond Proposition B in the November General Election
AT A GLANCE:
Approximately $118 million for higher education in New Mexico hinges on voter approval of Proposition B. I...
Plane crashes during air show in Tucumcari
October 4th, 2006
TUCUMCARI — Guy “Doc” Baldwin’s aerobatic plane was performing a loop maneuver above the crowd at Tucumcari’s annual air show about 1:20 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon.
Moments later, the plan...
Hounds regroup after home loss
October 3rd, 2006
BLACKWATER DRAW — After Saturday’s 21-0 Lone Star Conference South Division-opening victory over Eastern New Mexico University at Blackwater Draw, the Abilene Christian football team is heading fo...
Lady Rams deal defeat to Dexter
October 3rd, 2006
Dexter Lady Demons, welcome to New Mexico District 4-AAA volleyball.
The Portales Lady Rams dominated in winning their district opener against group newcomer Dexter, Tuesday night at Portales High Sc...
City Council reviews projects
October 3rd, 2006
Portales City Council got a rundown from staff at Tuesday’s meeting of the city’s capital project needs that total roughly $6.2 million, with the lion’s share coming in street improvements.
“...
Gaining approval for Ute water project not easy task
October 3rd, 2006
Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority members expect an uphill battle in their latest attempt to gain federal approval on the Ute Water Project.
Sens. Pete Domenici and Jeff Bingaman introduced a...
Elida News
October 3rd, 2006
Elida Senior Citizens Update
With the holidays just around the corner, Amanda Pope of Community Services Center in Portales tells the Elida Senior Citizens that more canned food is needed to fill the...
Floyd News
October 3rd, 2006
Upcoming events
• Lion’s Club will meet at 7 p.m. tonight in the Community Building.
• Seniors will meet Thursday at the Floyd Senior Citizens Center for games and fellowship. Potluck is at 6...
Game show appeal baffles viewer
October 3rd, 2006
One joy of living in the Mountain time zone is the two-hour difference with Eastern time, upon which most of the world runs. Monday night football games that start too late for the average New Yorker...
Deficient G.I. Bill shorts reservist
October 3rd, 2006
Proponents for strengthening Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) benefits for the National Guard and Reserve say the critical issue is fairness. Reserve rates, frozen for years, need to be raised. Reserve benef...
Congress should help small business have fewer fines
October 3rd, 2006
While the movers and shakers in Congress, always with an eye to November elections, are deciding higher-profile matters, a small but significant reform that deserves support is wending its way through...
ENMU soccer teams fall short
October 3rd, 2006
PUEBLO, Colo — Yusuke Ota’s second goal of the game with about 13 minutes left lifted Colorado State-Pueblo to a 3-2 victory over Eastern New Mexico University on Sunday in men’s soccer.
Ota co...
ENMU receives help as Hispanic serving institution
October 3rd, 2006
The U.S. Senate passed a bill Saturday including a provision that will make it easier for Eastern New Mexico University and other New Mexico schools with high percentages of Hispanic students to recei...
Bingaman to visit Portales
October 3rd, 2006
U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., will speak Friday at a Portales/Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce breakfast.
The breakfast will start 7:30 a.m. at Mark’s Eastern Grill, according to Chamber of...
Two die in collision
October 2nd, 2006
Two people died and two others were seriously injured Sunday morning in a two-vehicle accident near the Curry/Roosevelt county line, according to the Curry County Sheriff’s Office.
Jason Daly, 21,...
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