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Nov. 1, 1996
November 1st, 2007
• Rosalie A Richards was appointed by Gov. Gary Johnson to sit on the Developmental Disabilities Planning Council.
• Loren Wilson retired after 40 years of civil service with the United States Po...
Melrose dispatches Dora in 3-1A quarters
October 31st, 2007
While children were running house-to-house on Halloween night trick-or-treating, the Dora Coyotes and Melrose Buffaloes were battling game-to-game in the District 3-1A volleyball quarterfinals.
After...
Cost of home heating on rise
October 31st, 2007
The cost of heating your home will likely rise this year. But unless you’re using propane, eastern New Mexico residents may avoid the huge increases predicted in some parts of the country.
Accordin...
Officials work to raise funding to replace stolen crown
October 31st, 2007
A recent break-in that occurred in the Campus Union Building on the Eastern New Mexico University campus has marred the upcoming Miss Native ENMU pageant scheduled for mid-November.
“It was devasta...
CHS students take to stage with production of "The Elephant Man"
October 31st, 2007
Equipped with professionally-created special effects, and a crew of approximately 30 determined drama students, the theater department of Clovis High School will present “The Elephant Man” Nov. 7-...
Lady Rams strong in sweep of Lovington
October 31st, 2007
The Portales Lady Rams started and finished strong in sweeping the Lovington Lady Wildcats in District 4-3A volleyball Tuesday evening at Portales 25-18, 25-18, 25-23.
Portales’ victory sets up a S...
Oct. 31, 1951
October 31st, 2007
• Tommy and Brooks’ Foodmarket advertised biscuits two cans for 25 cents, eggs 49 cents a dozen and sausage three pounds for $1.
• Humphrey Bogart starred in “The Enforcer” at the Tower thea...
Professor offers Halloween history lesson
October 30th, 2007
The origins of Halloween are vastly different from the holiday celebrated today in America, according to an Eastern New Mexico University history professor.
He promises to enlighten people on the hol...
Oct. 31, 2007 Floyd News
October 30th, 2007
Transitions
Birthdays and anniversaries:
Wednesday — Linda Rippee, Dave Nash and Sherry Fahrenkrug
Thursday — Chay Chenault
Upcoming events
l Seniors meet Thursday at the Floyd Senior Citizens Ce...
Sting results in arrest
October 30th, 2007
Officers with the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office and the Region V Drug Task Force arrested a 30-year-old man Monday on drug-trafficking charges, according to a RCSO news release.
Genaro Solis-Co...
Things not always as they appear
October 30th, 2007
I was closing out my treadmill session at the gym a few weeks ago, and I saw something I couldn’t stay silent about.
There was somebody parking his truck in the handicapped spot in front of the gym...
Administration’s harsh words juvenile
October 30th, 2007
The Bush administration announced last week it officially considers the Iranian Revolutionary Guards of being a proliferator of weapons of mass destruction, and the “elite” Quds Force within the G...
Oct. 30, 1951
October 30th, 2007
• Maley & Son Motor Co. advertised a 1949 Plymouth 4-door with heater for $1,150. They also had a black 1949 Nash Super with just 26,000 miles and white wall tires for the same price
• Paul Bryant...
Safe home heating not difficult task
October 29th, 2007
With evening temperatures in the low 40s this week, eastern New Mexico residents are pulling out extra blankets and mugs for hot chocolate and cider.
They’ll also be looking for ways to heat their...
Goodwill coming to Clovis
October 29th, 2007
A nonprofit organization that uses proceeds from its retail operations to fund workforce development training programs plans to open a branch in Clovis.
Goodwill Industries of New Mexico will open a...
10-30 Halloween Happenings
October 29th, 2007
Portales:
Wednesday
Teddy Bear Parade: 12:45 p.m. Brown Elementary School
Fall Harvest Festival — 6-8 p.m., Calvary Baptist Church, 1101 W. 18th St., Portales. Information: 356-4273.
Trunk-N-Tr...
10-30 District Court Dispositions
October 29th, 2007
The following dispositions were recently filed in the Roosevelt County District Court:
• Kevin Gooch, 23, pleaded guilty to driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor and was ordered...
10-30 Police Blotter
October 29th, 2007
Saturday
• At 3:50 a.m., a caller reported someonehad broken the window out of his home in the 500 block of East 18th street.
• At 6:54 a.m., a caller reported someone had broken the windows out o...
10-30 Local Briefs
October 29th, 2007
Brown to hold parade
Brown Elementary School will present its annual Teddy Bear Parade at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday at the school. The parade will be followed by an assembly and classroom parties.
Family...
Hounds win soccer finale in overtime
October 29th, 2007
ODESSA, Texas — Senior midfielder Keith Vargas scored on a header in the final minute of the first of potentially two 10-minute sudden-death overtimes Sunday, giving Eastern New Mexico University a...
October 28, 1970
October 28th, 2007
• Mrs Morris (Doris) Wood, was honored as Outstanding Teacher of the Year by the Portales Educators Association. She had been a fifth grade teacher at Steiner Elementary for 13 years.
• According...
Kingsville holds on to beat Hounds
October 27th, 2007
KINGSVILLE, Texas — Redshirt freshman quarterback David Garza threw for 310 yards and five touchdowns and Texas A&M-Kingsville held on late for a 38-35 victory over Eastern New Mexico University on...
Midwestern State hands Zias three-game loss
October 27th, 2007
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Senior middle blocker Krissa Johnson and sophomore middle blocker Alysha Pritt combined for 25 kills — matching the entire Eastern New Mexico University total — as Midwest...
Pills won't cure you if you're a hypochondriac
October 27th, 2007
We turn on the television and as sure as the next commercial break, we’ll hear about a new pill for an ailment we’re convinced we must have suddenly come down with.
If we didn’t have restless l...
Fires don't care if you're famous
October 27th, 2007
I followed with great interest and apprehension the California fires, not only because I fear any kind of atmospheric phenomenon, but because I empathized with those who lost their homes and left behi...
Oct. 28, 2007 Public Record
October 27th, 2007
The following dispositions were recently filed in the Roosevelt County Courthouse:
• Marvin E. Chapin, 51, of Melrose and Terrell M. Thompson, 64, of Clovis.
• William F. Fogg, 48, and Nancy L. We...
Shakeri doesn't let cynicism win, despite injustices
October 27th, 2007
If anybody has a right to have developed a bitter attitude toward the Iranian regime and perhaps even to have decided there’s just no talking to those people, it would be Ali Shakeri.
Shakeri is t...
PNT picks up eight awards
October 27th, 2007
ALBUQUERQUE — The Albuquerque Journal and the Clovis News Journal took daily newspaper general excellence honors Saturday in the New Mexico Press Association contest.
The Rio Grande Sun and the San...
Oct. 28, 2007 Briefs
October 27th, 2007
Turkey dinner set for Nov. 4
The Elida United Methodist Women’s annual turkey dinner will be held from 11:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 4 in the Elida High School cafeteria.
The menu includes turkey, stu...
Fraud methods change, but intent never does
October 27th, 2007
Stolen credit cards and checks or scams — criminals change tactics and methods but the bottom line is finding ways to get your money, according to local law enforcement.
Focusing on white collar cr...
Parenting skills can be learned
October 27th, 2007
Information on quick projects, seam finishes and making mini albums will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at noon on Tuesday and at 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Evelyn Langston, a designer with...
10-28 Floyd School Menu
October 27th, 2007
Floyd Schools menu for the week of Oct. 29-31
Breakfast
Tuesday: Sausage/egg casserole, cereal, juice, milk.
Wednesday: Oatmeal, toast, cereal, juice, milk.
Lunch
Monday: Chicken strips, mashed p...
10-28 Library Books
October 27th, 2007
The following books are available at the Portales Public Library:
Longhorn Football : An Illustrated History
By Bobby Hawthorne
This book traces the team’s history from its origins in 1893 through...
10-28 Weddings
October 27th, 2007
Hales/Gurule
Jessica Hales, of Portales, and Joseph Gurule, of Portales, were joined in marriage Oct. 20, 2007 at a Portales residence.
The Rev. Donald Hay performed the ceremony.
The bride is the da...
10-28 Dora School News
October 27th, 2007
Elementary to see special exhibit
On Tuesday, all Dora elementary classes will be treated to a special zoological exhibit from the Albuquerque Zoo. The “Zoo to You” program will be set up in the s...
Floyd School News
October 27th, 2007
Upcoming events
• Picture retakes are Monday.
• The “Zoo to You” program will be at the school from 1-3:15 p.m. Monday for grades K-3.
• ACT for juniors will be Thursday first through fourth...
Elida School News
October 27th, 2007
Red Ribbon Week observed
Red Ribbon Week was observed at Elida Schools during the week of Oct. 22-25. Highlights of the week included a visit on Wednesday by Doug Steward, a motivational speaker, and...
10-28 PHJS News
October 27th, 2007
Parent meetings planned
This week parents and teachers will be meeting to devise a success plan for students who had a low grade on their report cards the first quarter. Counselor Alan Dodd and Assis...
Lady Cats drop finale at Hobbs
October 27th, 2007
HOBBS — The Hobbs Lady Eagles clinched the District 4-5A girls soccer championship on Friday with a 5-0 win over Clovis High in the regular-season finale for both teams.
Hobbs got two goals from Na...
Meth lab found at empty Melrose house
October 26th, 2007
Area law enforcement discovered a methamphetamine lab in the late stages of construction Thursday while serving a search warrant at a Melrose house, according to Curry County Undersheriff Wesley Walle...
First responders host benefit softball game
October 26th, 2007
Both the Portales Fire Department and the Portales Police Department will host the Guns and Hoses Cancer Benefit Softball game on Saturday, beginning at 3 p.m. at the Softball Complex.
Drinks and ho...
Deputy leaves following investigation
October 26th, 2007
A Curry County Sheriff’s deputy resigned Friday, more than two weeks after he was placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation into his conduct, according to county officials.
Under...
10-26 High school football scores
October 26th, 2007
Portales 60, NMMI 0
Texico 42, Tucumcari 6
Ft. Sumner 55, Questa 0
Floyd 47, Logan 16
Melrose 53, Clovis Christian 12
Nazareth 20, Bovina 7
Sudan 35, Farwell 20...
10-28 PHS Counselors
October 26th, 2007
ACT, SAT tests scheduled
Seniors interested in attending a four-year university after graduation must take a college entrance exam, either the ACT or the SAT. The next ACT will be given on Dec. 8. De...
Oct. 26, 2007 Prep Football Scoreboard
October 26th, 2007
Portales 60, NMMI 0
Texico 42, Tucumcari 6
Ft. Sumner 55, Questa 0
Floyd 47, Logan 16
Melrose 53, Clovis Christian 12
Nazareth 20, Bovina 7
Sudan 35, Farwell 20...
Calendar week of Oct. 27 - Nov. 2
October 26th, 2007
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...
10-28 Honors
October 26th, 2007
Pearson
Army National Guard Pvt. Seth G. Pearson has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Ga.
Pearson earned the distinction of honor graduate during his training.
His nine weeks o...
Cats get past district rival
October 26th, 2007
RUIDOSO — For the first time this season, the Clovis High boys cross country team beat a District 4-5A rival. Now coach Mark Bussen hopes it carries over to the district meet next week in Hobbs.
Th...
October 26, 1970
October 26th, 2007
• Five juveniles were arrested for the theft of a bank bag taken from a parked car. The bag contained a deposit of $1,708.14 in checks and $205.27 in cash. All of the checks were recovered and $80 o...
Ram football begins district tonight
October 25th, 2007
It’s true, the Rams have won just one game out of their first seven, but their goal from Day 1 has been to repeat as District 4-3A champions, and that mission begins this evening as the Rams three-g...
Lady Coyotes beat Floyd at Dora
October 25th, 2007
DORA — The Dora Lady Coyotes won the final two games against Floyd Thursday night, beating the Lady Broncos 3-2, and earning a district tournament first-round home game next week.
Floyd took two o...
Cameron sweeps Zias
October 25th, 2007
LAWTON, Okla. — Fernando Queiroz, a 5-foot-10 outside hitter from Belo Horizonte, Brazil, compiled 14 kills, nine digs and three aces Thursday night to help Cameron hand Eastern New Mexico Universit...
Farm bill receives go ahead
October 25th, 2007
A farm bill approved by the Senate Agriculture Committee Thursday is likely to make eastern New Mexico peanut farmers happy, but disappoint some dairy farmers.
According to a press release from Sen....
Area Halloween activities
October 25th, 2007
Portales:
Saturday
Fall Carnival — 1-3 p.m., Church of Christ, 1701 East 3rd St., Portales. Information: 356-6150.
Kappa Kappa Psi Haunted House — 8:30 p.m., ENMU Music Building.
Sunday
Hall...
10-26 Local Briefs
October 25th, 2007
Pumpkin Trade is Saturday
The Office of Student Activities at Eastern New Mexico University is hosting the Pumpkin Trade canned food drive from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the C&S parking lot, First...
Life better with dose of happiness
October 25th, 2007
Life is a great adventure … a journey if you please. It is filled with turns, detours, surprises, excitement and most of all love. Many dance through life but never hear the music. That is sad to me...
Candy should come with warning
October 25th, 2007
Diet commercials used to start in January, after people gained five pounds from holiday binging. Now they begin before the Thanksgiving turkey. Maybe they should run before Halloween. That’s when sw...
Presidential power struggles nothing new
October 25th, 2007
The program of electronic surveillance of Americans by the National Security Agency that President Bush instituted in secret right after the 9/11 attacks has been controversial enough.
Given that it...
October 25, 1970
October 25th, 2007
• St. Helens Church hosted their annual Spanish Dinner. The dinner featured Spanish style food, home cooked by members of the church. Prices were $1.50 for adults and $1.00 for children.
• Tom B...
Farmers pleased with sorghum crop
October 24th, 2007
Grain sorghum farmers are reporting an above average year with yields double and even triple the average, according to area producers and officials.
“It is probably one of the better crops we’ve...
Officials push for project authorization
October 24th, 2007
The impending retirement of U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M., one of the biggest supporters of the Ute Water Project, seems on the surface to be an obstacle for the project’s chances of authorization...
10-25 Local Briefs
October 24th, 2007
Senate passes funding request
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday approved the Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Bill, which includes a request from Sen. Pete Domenici, R.M., for...
October 24, 1970
October 24th, 2007
• Boy Scout Troop 125, sponsored by the American Legion, were preparing to travel to Roswell to participate in the Veterans Appreciation Day event.
• An open house for state senator candidate Dave...
Ruidoso outlasts Portales in five games
October 23rd, 2007
RUIDOSO — The lines are clearly drawn for District 4-3A volleyball. At the top are Ruidoso and Portales, while Lovington and Dexter battle for third place.
Tuesday night, Portales faced off agains...
U.S. made right move in awarding of medal
October 23rd, 2007
The Bush administration’s foreign policy is a mess, given its preference for war and bluster for dealing with adversaries in the Middle East.
But the administration has pursued a reasonable policy...
Rockies worthy of fan support
October 23rd, 2007
With Tom Brady throwing touchdown after touchdown for my fantasy football team and Kevin Garnett lacing them up for the Boston Celtics, I’m really happy with the way Boston sports are going.
Howeve...
Burglary mars Peanut Valley Festival
October 23rd, 2007
Eastern New Mexico University Campus Police are investigating a break-in that occurred Saturday night or Sunday morning at the Campus Union Building during the annual Peanut Valley Festival, according...
10-24 Floyd News
October 23rd, 2007
Transitions
Birthdays and Anniversaries:
Saturday — Shayla Whitecotton
Tuesday — Tiffany Lee
Upcoming events
Seniors will meet Thursday at the Floyd Senior Citizens Center for games and fellowshi...
Roosevelt General Hospital expands services offered
October 23rd, 2007
Roosevelt General Hospital has entered into a contract with the Speech and Language Clinic at Eastern New Mexico University in an effort to provide diagnostic and rehabilitative services for inpatient...
10-24 Local Briefs
October 23rd, 2007
Committee plans Friday meeting
The Roosevelt County Democratic Party Central Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Friday in the meeting room of the Memorial Building.
Agenda items will include planning for...
Oct. 23, 1970
October 23rd, 2007
• Seven members of the Elida Chapter 25 Order of Eastern Star attended the Pathway of Beauty session of the Grand Chapter. The event was held in the new Masonic Temple in Albuquerque.
• “My Sid...
ENMU men get win on home pitch
October 22nd, 2007
Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer coach Carlos Elizondo was sure he wanted his team going with the wind in the first half on Sunday against Missouri Southern.
The move paid off with three...
Weekly LSC Football Update
October 22nd, 2007
Standings
All Times MDT
South Division
Div. All
W-L W-L
West Texas A&M 4-0 8-0
Tarleton State 3-0 8-0
Abilene Christian 2-1 6-2
Midwestern State 2-2 6-2
Angelo State 1-2 2-5
Texas A&M-Kingsville 0-3...
Zia soccer drops from postseason
October 22nd, 2007
DENTON, Texas — The Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer team saw its bid for a second consecutive berth in the Lone Star Conference postseason tournament come to an end with its second sh...
Area businesses react to recent toy recalls
October 22nd, 2007
Actions in China set in motion a series of recalls that affected children, their parents and the merchants they deal with across the United States.
A series of toy recalls, mostly due to lead content...
10-21 Engagements
October 21st, 2007
Olmstead/Loper
David and Ginny Olmstead of Decatur, Texas, and Karilyn Olmstead of Edgewood announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Karen Olmstead of Clovis to Daniel Lope...
Cavegirls down Clovis
October 21st, 2007
CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad Cavegirls got goals from Missy Marshall and Sarah McCoy and edged Clovis High 2-0 in District 4-5A girls soccer on Saturday.
Marshall scored in the second minute after halft...
October 21, 1988
October 21st, 2007
• An F-111 D Fighter jet from the 524th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base, crashed approximately two miles north from the Roosevelt/Curry line and one and one-half miles we...
Central Oklahoma sweeps Zias
October 20th, 2007
Eastern New Mexico University nearly threw a monkey wrench into the Lone Star Conference volleyball race Saturday afternoon.
The Zias, coming off a win the night before over College of the Southwest...
Lelei leads Hounds at LSC XC meet
October 20th, 2007
COMMERCE, Texas — Senior Nimrod Lelei ran a time of 25 minutes, 56.42 seconds over eight kilometers Saturday to place seventh in men’s competition in the Lone Star Conference cross country meet, h...
PHS Counselors
October 20th, 2007
Band rated excellent
On Tuesday, Oct. 9, the Portales High School band traveled and competed against set criteria at the Southeast New Mexico Music Educators Association District Marching Festival in...
Floyd School Menu
October 20th, 2007
Floyd Schools Menu for the week of Oct. 22-25
Breakfast
Monday: Quesadilla, bacon, cereal, juice, milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast burrito, cereal, juice, milk.
Wednesday: Scrambled eggs, bacon, cereal, juic...
Chicken makes for easy meal
October 20th, 2007
Information on making belts, a program called SANE and refinishing tables for the home will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at noon on Tuesday and at 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Belts are suc...
10-21 Dora School News
October 20th, 2007
Officials pleased with homecoming
Dora High School’s first ever football/volleyball homecoming last weekend was a tremendous success, say school officials. Many fans and family members attended, ma...
10-21 Honors
October 20th, 2007
Smith
G13 Stand Out, showed by Greg Smith of Elida, won grand champion bull at the 2007 Keystone International Livestock Expo Angus Show Oct. 5, 2007, in Harrisburg, Penn....
Floyd School News
October 20th, 2007
Upcoming events
• Wednesday will be the first nine-weeks honor roll recognition
• Friday will be a teacher inservice day.
Red Ribbon Week planned
Monday — Sock it to Drugs Day. Wear funky socks...
10-21 PJHS News
October 20th, 2007
Parent/teacher conferences set
School employees begin welcoming parents Monday at 11 a.m. to pick up student report cards and visit about progress in classes. The faculty will have a lunch break from...
Fears must be faced
October 20th, 2007
Rome has a nice and mild climate: we usually have four seasons and no extreme weather phenomenons. Growing up, the most I worried about when it came to weather was to make sure that I avoided riding m...
Crisis won’t be solved by meeting alone
October 20th, 2007
It seems as if every American president has to make one last, desperate attempt to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian crisis, and it’s easy to see why.
Former President Carter has been using those Ca...
Columnist comes clean about steroids
October 20th, 2007
With the exception of maybe Barry Bonds, steroids are turning out not to be such a great thing for professional athletes in this century.
Many a bright career and promising life has been lost becaus...
10-21 Letter to the editor
October 20th, 2007
Exclusion unacceptable practice in America
To the first part of Pat Lee’s Oct. 7 letter (Rights should be applied equally): Some unfavorable things said about people are racist, the glaring histori...
Official: ‘Super bug’ not new threat
October 20th, 2007
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus areus, otherwise known as MRSA, is here. Actually, it’s been here for years, according to C. Mac Sewell, New Mexico state epidemiologist.
Increased public atten...
10-21 Local Briefs
October 20th, 2007
Court has new hours
New winter hours for Portales Municipal Court, effective Monday, were announced by Municipal Judge Frederick Arnold in a press release. The court will be open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m...
Home economist to present program
October 20th, 2007
Fall cooking and decorating will take center stage as Roosevelt County Extension Home Economist Connie Moyers presents her annual holiday program at 6:30 p.m. Monday and 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at...
District Dispositions
October 20th, 2007
The following dispositions were recently filed in District Court.
• Mark Rodriguez, 19, pleaded guilty to the charge of distribution of marijuana, a fourth-degree felony. He was ordered to serve 18...
Magistrate Dispositions
October 20th, 2007
The following dispositions were recently filed in Magistrate Court.
• Kyran D. Studdard, 21, was found guilty of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor/drugs (first offense), possession...
Public Record
October 20th, 2007
The following marriage licenses were recently filed in the Roosevelt County Courthouse:
• Samuel Montoya, 23, and Tina Esparza, 35, both of Portales.
• Samuel Josh Degroot, 30, and Kristine Elizab...
Police Blotter
October 20th, 2007
The following is a sampling of calls received by Portales Police Department dispatchers during the past week:
Saturday
• At 1:25 a.m., a caller reported someone was trying to get into the front doo...
Charges filed against Curry County deputy
October 20th, 2007
Assault and disorderly conduct charges were filed Thursday afternoon against a Curry County Sheriff’s deputy placed on paid administrative leave, according to court records.
A woman and her husband...
Zias put end to losing streak with sweep
October 20th, 2007
It’s been a long time coming for the Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team.
Mired in a skid which had seen them lose 14 in a row and 19 of their last 20, the Zias got off to a fast start Fr...
Commerce deals ENMU shutout loss
October 20th, 2007
COMMERCE, Texas — Senior forward Bailey Geels scored a goal and had an assist Friday and Texas A&M-Commerce limited Eastern New Mexico University to two shots on goal, blanking the Zias 2-0 in a Lon...
Friday area prep football capsules
October 20th, 2007
SANTA ROSA 26, TEXICO 7
Impact: The Lions got the jump in the District 2-2A opener for both teams.
Records: Santa Rosa 7-1 (1-0), Texico 6-2 (0-1).
Difference-makers: Senior Jesus Roybal scored on t...
Oct. 20 Prep football scoreboard
October 19th, 2007
Manuel Robles scored three touchdowns, and the visiting Wildcats shocked Artesia 35-31 in a game broadcast nationally on ESPNU.
Robles scored twice in the final 2:07, and Josh Bryant recovered an ons...
10-21 Elida School News
October 19th, 2007
Elida celebrates AYP success
Last week Elida Schools celebrated the AYP success of its students. Elementary school students scored third in the entire state on the CRT test. Junior high and high schoo...
10-21 Library books
October 19th, 2007
The following childrens books are available at the Portales Public Library:
Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom
By Carole Boston Weatherford, Illustrated by Kadir Nelson
This lyrical...
Calendar week of Oct. 20-26
October 19th, 2007
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...
Lady Cats' Waters posts win at Hobbs
October 19th, 2007
HOBBS — Junior Caitlin Waters bounced back from a bit of an off-day Saturday in the New Mexico Military Invitational in Roswell to capture first place on Thursday in the Hobbs Invitational cross cou...
Artesia rolls in second half against Cats
October 19th, 2007
Thursday’s boys soccer match between Clovis High and Artesia was a tail of two halves. Unfortunately for the Wildcats, Artesia’s half was more productive.
Senior Aaron Ornelas and junior Rodolfo...
October 19, 1986
October 19th, 2007
• The Portales Junior High School cheerleaders brought home the first place trophy for their performance at the Eastern New Mexico Cheerleading Competition. Team members Brandi Amundson and Donna Ro...
Music makes everything better
October 18th, 2007
I remember when a new priest, Father Juan Montoya, came to Portales in the 1980s. At the end of his first Mass he said, “Now let’s go home and do some gringo house cleaning!”
I’m not exactly...
Officials downgrade estimate of burned acreage
October 18th, 2007
A day after an out-of-control grass fire ran for better than seven miles east of Portales, fire officials are sharply downgrading their original estimate of the acreage burned.
A closer assessment Th...
Government can’t soften blow to U.S. economy
October 18th, 2007
No one can now deny the obvious: The housing bubble, especially in high-priced real estate markets, has popped.
New home sales are projected to fall nationwide to 805,000 this year, down 23 percent f...
Event organizers promise fun festivals
October 18th, 2007
Focusing on activities and fun for the whole family, organizers are ready to kick off the annual Peanut Valley Festival on Saturday.
Held in the Campus Union Building on the campus of Eastern New Mex...
In Tribute: Friends, family recall woman’s giving nature
October 18th, 2007
Carmen Greathouse was an artist on the job, an artist in the kitchen, and an artist in charity.
She was also a dedicated mother, family members said.
A Portales resident, Greathouse died Sept. 28 at...
Nation founded on correct principles
October 18th, 2007
It saddens my heart and hurts my spirit whenever I hear God’s word minimized, demeaned, ridiculed or profaned.
The Bible is God’s blueprint for mankind. It is the instructor’s manual.
A life a...
10-19 Briefs
October 18th, 2007
RCAER meets today
The Roosevelt County Association of Educational Retirees will meet at 11:30 a.m. today at the Roosevelt General Hospital cafeteria.
Cecil Clotfelter will show videos of his trip to...
Rams one game from district schedule
October 17th, 2007
As the cold air begins to arrive in eastern New Mexico, so does the Portales Rams’ final pre-district opponent.
The Rams host the Roswell High Coyotes Friday night at Greyhound Stadium (7 p.m.) to...
10-18: Local Briefs
October 17th, 2007
Blood drive comes to library
The Portales Public Library is hosting a blood drive from 2:30-5:30 p.m. Friday in front of the library at 218 S. Ave. B.
Donors should bring a list of their medications,...
Lady Cats upended by Hobbs
October 17th, 2007
HOBBS — Things didn’t go too well for Clovis High’s volleyball team Tuesday night.
Hobbs rallied from a one-game deficit to hand the Lady Wildcats a 23-25, 25-18, 25-21, 26-24 loss in the Distr...
Carlsbad rallies to topple Cats
October 17th, 2007
CARLSBAD —Senior forward Kevin Barnhart scored one goal and assisted on another, helping Carlsbad rally in the second half for a 2-1 victory over Clovis High on Tuesday in District 4-5A boys soccer....
October 17, 1986
October 17th, 2007
• Doors opened at 1 p.m. for the 13th annual Peanut Valley Festival that was held on the Eastern New Mexico University campus.
• The Elida girls volleyball team defeated the Tatum girls volleyball...
CHS boosters plan tailgate in Artesia
October 16th, 2007
The Clovis High Football Booster Club is planning a tailgate party before Friday’s nationally televised game at Artesia.
The game between two of the state’s most storied programs is being broadca...
Lady Rams 2-0 in district, beat Lovington
October 16th, 2007
Some good teams win despite sloppy play, while others win big district games on the road in a tough atmosphere.
The Portales Lady Rams (14-8, 2-0) did both Tuesday night, beating the Lady Wildcats (6...
Greyhound and Zia basketball begins practice this week
October 16th, 2007
Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball coach Shawn Scanlan and women’s coach Linden Weese don’t put a lot of stock in the Lone Star Conference South Division preseason poll.
“A lot of...
Council returns Abengoa fines
October 16th, 2007
The Portales City Council returned $143,000 in fines levied towards Abengoa Bioenergy Corp. for industrial discharge violations at Tuesday’s regular meeting.
In June, the city found the ethanol pro...
Act should be reformed in non-election year
October 16th, 2007
In what appears to be a desperate attempt to salvage some semblance of a legacy from a lame-duck period, President Bush indulged in a bit of political theater last week.
He assembled a group of civil...
Guy volume useful tool
October 16th, 2007
A few years ago, lunch with a friend became a turning point.
The person serving me and Jennifer was a tip-flirter. That’s somebody who’s really, really, unbelievably nice to customers in hopes fo...
Officials tout Reverse 911 phone system
October 16th, 2007
Emergency Management Director Keith Thomas Wattenbarger presented information on a Reverse 911 phone system during Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Roosevelt County Commission.
The system would be...
Clovis bank receives third bomb threat
October 16th, 2007
Clovis' Bank of America received its third bomb scare in five months on Tuesday.
Police evacuated the bank at the corner of Prince and Manana streets and secured the parking lot around 1 p.m. after a...
Floyd News
October 16th, 2007
Transitions
Birthdays
Wednesday — Tessa Nall
Thursday — Jennifer Essary
Upcoming events
• Seniors will meet Thursday at the Floyd Senior Citizens Center for games and fellowship. Pot Luck is at...
October 16, 1958
October 16th, 2007
• More than $7,000 was raised for the Christmas Decorations Campaign Fund by members of the community.
• The Floyd Future Farmers of America chapter received one of the top honors of the organiza...
Zias grab LSC win
October 15th, 2007
The Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer team was struggling with winless Southwestern Oklahoma on Sunday at the ENMU pitch. Then sophomore forward Samantha Lawrence took charge.
Lawrence s...
Boomer benefits available
October 15th, 2007
Social Security offices nationwide are bracing for the first round of baby boomers to hit retirement age.
Local Social Security officials are urging individuals to utilize the Internet to file their...
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October 15th, 2007
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October 14, 1958
October 14th, 2007
• Damp weather diverted harvest crews from the cotton fields to peanut stacking. A critical shortage of harvest labor continued according to Robert Dunn, supervisor for the New Mexico Employment of...
West Texas A&M wins shootout for Wagon Wheel
October 13th, 2007
CANYON, Texas — Unlike the previous two years, there was no real suspense in Saturday’s Wagon Wheel clash between Lone Star Conference South Division rivals Eastern New Mexico University and West...
Zias fall, take Texas Woman's to five games
October 13th, 2007
DENTON, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University’s volleyball team got close to breaking its losing streak on Saturday, but the Zias faded after forcing a fifth game.
Junior middle blocker Kandis Sc...
Republican candidates ensuring Democratic president in 2008
October 13th, 2007
In Tuesday’s Republican presidential panel presentation — to call it a debate is to do serious injustice to a respectable format — on business and economics, most of the candidates reverted to t...
Infamous quotes just as revealing
October 13th, 2007
Famous people are often remembered by a single quote or phrase. It might not be completely fitting of their legacy but it can come to define them over time.
Take for instance U.S. presidents, normall...
It's my time to cheer, not lead
October 13th, 2007
My older daughters, ages 4 and 6, have recently started competitive sports. The younger one is on a gymnastics team and the older one on a cheer squad.
I knew I had a competitive streak, but wasn...
ENMU, Chamber ready to go nuts
October 13th, 2007
Eastern New Mexico University will host its annual Peanut Valley Festival Saturday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Campus Union Building.
Tracy Henderson, director of Student...
New e-Paper to debut Monday
October 13th, 2007
Starting Monday, the latest issue of the Portales News-Tribune is a mouse-click away.
Freedom New Mexico is debuting its e-Paper feature, and is giving readers a 30-day free trial to test the online v...
Local peanut butter gets national recognition
October 13th, 2007
A peanut butter made in Portales is ranked No. 1 by a national home improvement magazine.
Sunland’s natural creamy variety of its Valencia peanut butter is rated No. 1 among six peanut butters feat...
Fiery Festival celebrates sixth year
October 13th, 2007
Cedrick Rael stood outside the Lyceum Theater Saturday and watched independent filmmakers and enthusiasts sharing ideas about movies.
This is the best part of a film festival for him, said Rael, who...
Oct. 14, 2007 Local Briefs
October 13th, 2007
Hunter education offered
There will be registration and orientation for persons interested in hunter education classes from 6-9 p.m. Monday at the Jake Lopez Building at the Roosevelt County Fairgroun...
Oct. 14, 2007 Police Blotter
October 13th, 2007
The following is a sampling of calls received by Portales police dispatchers over the last week. According to the reports:
Oct. 5
• At 7:48 p.m. a package store clerk on South Avenue D reported a f...
Oct. 14 Honors
October 13th, 2007
Thomas L. Musick of Portales registered the fifth most Angus beef cattle in New Mexico in fiscal year 2007, ending Sept. 30, according to a press release from the American Angus Association.
According...
Oct. 14 Engagement
October 13th, 2007
Hudson/Burns
Randy and Sandra Hudson of Portales announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Samantha Hudson of Portales, to Adam Burns of Portales.
He is the son of John and M...
Oct. 14 Wedding
October 13th, 2007
Bain/Garcia
Mary E. Bain of Portales and Tomas M. Garcia of Clovis were joined in marriage July 21, 2007, at 801 Hinkle in Clovis.
The Rev. Eric Mason performed the double ring ceremony.
The bride is...
Oct. 14 Club Notes
October 13th, 2007
The Ellen W. Jones chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy held its October meeting in Clovis. The group met at Furrs for lunch, then went to the home of G.C. Ross for the meeting.
Robbie W...
Oct. 14 School News
October 13th, 2007
PHS Counselors
PSAT exams this week
Portales High School sophomores will take the PSAT exam on Wednesday, in the PHS cafeteria. The PSAT is the practice exam to the SAT college entrance exam.
The PSAT...
Experts share sewing secrets
October 13th, 2007
Information on making handbags, fabric yo-yo’s, and staining furniture will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at noon on Tuesday and at 2 p.m. Saturday.
Designer, author and sewing ex...
Oct. 14 Library Books
October 13th, 2007
The following books are available at the Portales Public Library:
Parenting Magazine’s Baby Must-Haves
Having a baby means having lots of gear, so it can be a huge challenge to figure out what you m...
Buffs prevail over ENMU
October 13th, 2007
CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M broke a tie with four goals in a span of just over 19 minutes in the second half and handed Eastern New Mexico University a 5-3 loss on Friday in a Southwest Soccer C...
Clovis scores late to beat Cibola (local scoreboard)
October 12th, 2007
Manuel Robles scored from a yard out on fourth-and-goal with 10 seconds left, and the Clovis Wildcats knocked the Cibola Cougars from the ranks of the unbeaten with a 13-12 win Friday night at Leon Wi...
Accused shooter enters plea before Monday trial
October 12th, 2007
A man accused of shooting a Clovis teen during a dispute pleaded guilty Friday to voluntary manslaughter and will serve more than eight years in prison, according to District Attorney Matt Chandler.
...
Police respond to suicide threat
October 12th, 2007
A suicidal 47-year-old Curry County man was placed in protective custody Friday morning after he threatened to shoot police officers.
City, county and state law enforcement officers and Clovis’ mob...
Local Briefs: Clovis man arrested on burglary charges
October 12th, 2007
Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a suspect in burglaries committed in Curry, Roosevelt Parmer and Bailey Counties Wednesday in Portales, according to a RCSO news release.
Curry C...
October 12, 1958
October 12th, 2007
• Portales 4-H youth Dwayne Disney earned four grand champion trophies with his Jersey cow, Guard’s Able Lucy. The awards were won at the Curry County Fair, Roosevelt County Fair, New Mexico State...
Bovina, Farwell ready for district play
October 11th, 2007
There are years when entering district play with one or no wins would leave a team with little hope of making the playoffs.
That’s not the case this season in District 4-1A, where five of the six t...
Lady Rams bully Lady Bulldogs
October 11th, 2007
ARTESIA — The Portales Lady Ram volleyball team concluded its non-district schedule Thursday night in Artesia, dominating the Lady Bulldogs 25-12, 25-15, 25-18.
“They played great,” Lady Ram he...
Lady Tigers edge Vixens in five games
October 11th, 2007
ELIDA — The District 3-1A volleyball season is at the midway point, and if Thursday night’s Elida-Fort Sumner match is any indication, it may be a wild finish.
The Lady Tigers jumped out to an ea...
Zias drop 12th straight match
October 11th, 2007
COMMERCE, Texas — Senior middle blocker Colleen Favaro posted a double-double with 16 kills and 13 digs Thursday night as Texas A&M-Commerce kept Eastern New Mexico University reeling with a 30-17,...
Pastors worthy of honor
October 11th, 2007
Our pastors are vital to our spiritual well being.
Pastors are the first ones called in a time of crisis. They sacrifice their time, often at the expense of their family, in order to minister to othe...
Laws still important in flag flaps
October 11th, 2007
I’ve heard both sides of the Confederate flag debate, once as a student participating in an online intercultural communication class discussion, and last summer, as an instructor teaching an Upward...
Law of the Sea Treaty won’t fix problems
October 11th, 2007
On May 15, President Bush offered further evidence that he has strayed far from traditional Reaganite Republican principles by urging the Senate to ratify the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea Treat...
Educators respond to Richardson’s plan
October 11th, 2007
Presidential hopeful Gov. Bill Richardson revealed Thursday a $60 billion education plan to overhaul the national education system which nixes No Child Left Behind.
Richardson said he would pay for t...
Local Briefs
October 11th, 2007
Democratic women to meet
The Roosevelt County Democratic Women will meet at noon Monday at Roosevelt General Hospital conference room adjacent to the hospital cafeteria. Pilar Moreno will speak about...
Calendar week of Oct. 13-19
October 11th, 2007
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...
October 11, 1988
October 11th, 2007
• The Portales Fire Department responded to a house fire on North Avenue K. It was believed the fire was caused by a gas dryer malfunction. The fire gutted the laundry room and caused extensive smok...
Film fest set for weekend
October 10th, 2007
Clovis will host a world premiere Friday when “His Eyes, My Eyes” is shown during the Fiery Film Fest.
Starring Clovis native Ashley Southard and Caleb Brandon, and shot in Clovis, the movie is...
City plans fund-raiser for Paiz
October 10th, 2007
By Casey Peacock
PNT Staff Writer
Casey_Peacock@link.freedom.com
Portales residents and employees of Russell’s Super Save are pulling together to help a local resident who has been in the hospital f...
October 10, 1958
October 10th, 2007
• During the Portales School Board meeting, it was announced that John P. Steiner fifth grade teacher John C Phelps had resigned. Phelps had been accepted for a position with the Border Patrol and w...
Lady Rams sweep Demons
October 9th, 2007
Portales volleyball coach Ruth Chavez looks at the Lady Ram’s district schedule as a new season, and Tuesday night, the Portales girls started the second season with a strong win sweeping Dexter 25-...
Lelei leads Hound runners to second place
October 9th, 2007
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Senior Nimrod Lelei finished third in a field of 50 runners, leading the Eastern New Mexico University men’s cross country team to a second-place finish in Angelo State’s Blu...
My candidate is better than yours
October 9th, 2007
Primaries are coming up pretty soon, and I think it’s time I let you down gently. Voters just aren’t going to back your candidate, and I think it’s time you came on board with me and my candidat...
Global warming hype nothing
October 9th, 2007
Global warming rhetoric is more hot air than good sense and an excuse for governments to seize power over private lives. That’s why President Bush’s recent pronouncements are worrisome.
“... (...
Board approves $4.5 million bond sale
October 9th, 2007
Portales Municipal Schools Board members briefly celebrated a successful bond election at Tuesday’s regular meeting, then took action to put the wheels of that victory in motion.
The board gave una...
Sheriff's office: Three arrested in connection to copper wire theft
October 9th, 2007
Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested three people Monday in connection with the theft of copper wire from a barn west of Portales.
Sheriff’s deputies had been struggling to stop th...
Floyd News
October 9th, 2007
Transitions
Birthdays and anniversaries:
Wednesday — Megan Richerson
Thursday — Janice Lee
Tuesday — Seth Chandler (9 years old)
Upcoming events
Seniors will meet Thursday at the Floyd Senior...
Sheriff: Progress slow in child death investigation
October 9th, 2007
Roosevelt County Sheriff Darren Hooker said Tuesday no arrests have been made in the Sept. 6 death of a 9-month-old and the investigation is close to a standstill with reports pending.
“We’re sti...
October 9, 1958
October 9th, 2007
• Robert Dunn, head of the local New Mexico State Employment office, announced that peanut shockers were in demand for the local area.
• An advertisement for Piggly Wiggly announced that customer...
ENMU men blank College of the S.W.
October 8th, 2007
Sophomore forward Cesareo Contreras scored three goals as the Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team blanked College of the Southwest 6-0 Sunday at the ENMU pitch.
The goals raised Contrer...
Lady Tigers defeat Zia soccer squad
October 8th, 2007
ADA, Okla. — East Central’s Danielle Clark scored on a header off a corner kick early in the second half on Sunday, giving the Lady Tigers a 2-1 win over Eastern New Mexico University in a Lone St...
ENMU picked 6th, 7th in LSC basketball polls
October 8th, 2007
RICHARDSON, Texas — Tarleton State’s men and West Texas A&M’s women are projected to win Lone Star Conference South Division basketball titles in polls released last week by the conference offic...
It's their job:Tatiana Saucedo
October 8th, 2007
Name: Tatiana Saucedo
Job: San Juan Village receptionist
Time on the job: Since August
Background: Saucedo is a sophomore at Eastern New Mexico University studying biology. She previously worked i...
Local Briefs
October 8th, 2007
Blood drives scheduled
United Blood Services of Lubbock will be in Portales for two blood drives this week.
• 4:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday the UBS donor bus will be at the First United Methodist Churc...
October 7, 1989
October 7th, 2007
• During the Daybreak Optimist Club’s 1988-89 awards banquet, three new officers were installed. They were Ed Hitson; president, Jimmy Shearer; vice-president, and Ray Cavett; secretary/treasurer....
Texas-Brownsville Scorpions sting Zias
October 6th, 2007
Things just aren’t going that well this season for the Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team.
The Zias never trailed in beating Texas-Brownsville in the first game Saturday, but dropped two...
Alumni group lauded
October 6th, 2007
Eastern New Mexico University has succeeded lately where other state higher education institutes have come up short.
Another manifestation of that success was demonstrated this week when it was anno...
Public Record
October 6th, 2007
The following marriage licenses were recently filed in the Roosevelt County Courthouse:
• Michael S. Ansolabehere, 28, and Shelli M. Beevers, 24, both of Portales.
• Joseph Gurule, 26, and Jessi...
Magistrate Court Dispositions
October 6th, 2007
The following dispositions were recently filed in Roosevelt County Magistrate Court:
• Steven Kowalski, 41, pleaded no contest to the charges of driving on a suspended driver’s license, was order...
Police Blotter
October 6th, 2007
The following is a sampling of calls received by Portales Police Department Dispatchers during the past week:
Saturday
• At 1:47 a.m., a caller reported she thought someone had stolen her scooter...
Oct. 7 Library Books
October 6th, 2007
The following books are available at the Portales Public Library:
Moses : When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom
By Carole Boston Weatherford ; Illustrated by Kadir Nelson.
This is a beautifull...
Oct. 7 School News
October 6th, 2007
PHS Counselors
School closed Monday
Portales Municipal Schools will be closed Monday in observance of the Columbus Day Holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday.
Make-up exams continue
Make-up exams f...
Oct. 7 Engagement
October 6th, 2007
Foster/Dement
Travis and Janelle Foster of Portales announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their granddaughter Sassha Victoria-Rose Foster of Portales, to Steven Micheal Dement of Portale...
Women don’t belong in combat
October 6th, 2007
Women were first admitted to West Point in 1976 after President Ford signed legislation opening the nation’s service academies to females.
For the class of 2011, more women than ever entered West P...
Designer shows how to make wedding shower center pieces
October 6th, 2007
Information on working with fat quarters, making centerpieces, and sewing antique appliqué pillowcases will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at noon on Tuesday and at 2 p.m. on Saturda...
Letter to the editor
October 6th, 2007
It seems everyone feels their ethnicity is being discriminated against. Anything said that is not favorable to a person of a different race is taken as racist.
We have National Hispanic Heritage Mo...
Domenici top-notch politician
October 6th, 2007
When I saw him again Monday I told myself, “This man can’t be ready for another six years.”
I didn’t get a chance to talk to him or even fling a question his way during the change of command...
Women don't belong in combat
October 6th, 2007
Women were first admitted to West Point in 1976 after President Ford signed legislation opening the nation’s service academies to females. That first year, 119 young women enrolled at West Point, an...
Many causes more pressing than warming
October 6th, 2007
C alifornia Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger told the United Nations General Assembly last week nations everywhere should emulate California’s climate control efforts because “The consequences of global...
Angelo State beats Hounds in double overtime
October 6th, 2007
Daniel Thomas rushed for three touchdowns, including the game-winner in the second overtime, as Angelo State beat the Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds 27-21 Saturday at Greyhound Stadium.
ENM...
Newman ends losing streak, edges Hounds
October 6th, 2007
Things haven’t been going that well for the Newman men’s soccer team.
Not only had the Wichita, Kan.-based Jets lost seven in a row, the last six were at home.
Newman jumped on Eastern New Mexic...
Zias absorb setback at Northeastern State
October 6th, 2007
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Dani Watson scored from inside the box in the 25th minute, and the Northeastern State RiverHawks made it stand up for a 1-0 victory over Eastern New Mexico University on Friday in...
Friday area prep football capsules
October 6th, 2007
Muleshoe 64, Highland Park 0
Impact: The Mules appear to be cruising towards late showdowns against Bushland and Friona in District 2-2A.
Records: Highland Park 0-6 (0-2 district), Muleshoe 5-1 (2-0)....
Calendar week of Oct. 6-12
October 6th, 2007
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, 2007 Briefs
October 5th, 2007
Elderly man accused of threats with toy gun
A 62-year-old Clovis man is in jail after police said he threatened a man and two children with a toy gun Wednesday.
Raymond Martinez Jr. is being held on...
Former Clovis firefighter killed in motorcycle accident
October 5th, 2007
A motorcycle accident claimed the life of a Clovis man Friday near Conchas Dam, according to the New Mexico State Police.
William “Bill” Blankenship Jr., 52, of Clovis, was thrown from his Harley...
Regents OK Natatorium renovation plans
October 5th, 2007
A $1.5 million renovation of Eastern New Mexico University’s natatorium received formal approval Friday from the board of regents at their regular meeting.
Scott Smart, vice president for Business...
Prep scores
October 5th, 2007
Goddard 14, Clovis 9
Portales 20, Tucumcari 14
Floyd 49, Dora 26
Muleshoe 64, Amarillo Highland Park 0
Fort Sumner 55, Mescalero Apache 6
Melrose 18, Valley Christian 6
Tatum 62, Clovis Christian 34...
Oct. 7 Club Notes
October 5th, 2007
Roosevelt General Hospital Auxiliary
The fall meeting of the Roosevelt General Hospital Auxiliary was Wednesday in the Community Room at Golden Acres. There were 47 members and guests attending.
Pres...
Curry County manager resigns
October 5th, 2007
Curry County manager Dick Smith has resigned, County Commissioner Robert Sandoval confirmed this morning.
Sandoval said he received a call from County Commission Chairman Albin Smith on Thursday, who...
Heather Wilson to seek senate seat
October 5th, 2007
Rep. Heather Wilson intends to seek the Senate seat being vacated in New Mexico by fellow Republican Pete Domenici, the Associated Press has learned.
Wilson made the decision Thursday after meeting w...
October 5, 1989
October 5th, 2007
• Activities for Eastern New Mexico University’s homecoming kicked off with a production of the Neil Simon play, Broadway Bound at the University Theater.
• “Sports Look” a featured show on...
Burmese freedom movement becoming harder to suppress
October 4th, 2007
Senior Burmese general Than Shwe did deign to meet Tuesday with United Nations special envoy Ibrahim Gambari after giving him the cold shoulder for days, but he met from a position of relative strengt...
Sometimes, it’s OK to receive
October 4th, 2007
I was a little saddened to hear that Father Benedict Begin passed away on Sept. 27. At first the name didn’t ring a bell, but then I thought “Father Ben.”
Father Ben had been one of my favori...
Worrying detrimental to body, soul
October 4th, 2007
Have you ever had “wrong thought disease?” I have and it’s the pits!
Thought disease comes with all kinds of problems. The doctor’s report, overdue accounts, misunderstandings and the list g...
Mayor: City Commission supports Thomas
October 4th, 2007
Clovis city commissioners took no action Thursday following an executive session called to discuss the status of City Manager Joe Thomas.
Mayor David Lansford did issue a written statement, which he...
It's their job:Rebbecca Gossett
October 4th, 2007
Name: Rebbecca Gossett
Job: Movie clerk at Landall’s Box Office
Time on the Job: Six months
Background: Gossett is a senior at Eastern New Mexico University studying Family and Consumer Sciences....
Domenici: Brain disease leads to retirement
October 4th, 2007
ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici, New Mexico’s most dominant Republican voice and longest-serving senator, announced Thursday that he is retiring at the end of his sixth term because of a deg...
October 4, 1989
October 4th, 2007
• Actor Ronny Cox, former Portales resident, returned home to visit his family.
• During the Portales City Council meeting, Roosevelt County rancher P.F. Turner collapsed. Turner, who has a known...
Supreme Court rejects proposed punishment
October 3rd, 2007
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Supreme Court has rejected a proposed formal reprimand of an Albuquerque judge, saying it isn’t sufficient punishment.
Instead, the justices said Bernalillo County Me...
State official frets over possibility of rabies
October 3rd, 2007
Two recent encounters between skunks and dogs in Roosevelt County have a state official concerned about the possible spread of rabies.
Both skunks involved in fights with dogs were tested. The result...
ENMU to honor Domenici
October 3rd, 2007
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University is presenting Sen. Pete Domenici an honorary lifetime alumni award during its homecoming breakfast on Oct. 6.
Also receiving alumni awards are Deborah M....
High-risk groups urged to get flu shots
October 3rd, 2007
The first flu shots have arrived in Clovis and Portales and the State Department of Health is urging people in high-risk groups to get a shot soon.
But, area health care officials are saying that sup...
Officials: Sen. Domenici won't seek re-election
October 3rd, 2007
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Pete Domenici of New Mexico intends to retire at the end of his term next year, closing out a 36-year career in Congress, Republican officials said Wednesday.
Thes...
Closing arguments near end in murder trial
October 3rd, 2007
The attorney for one of two Clovis men on trial for first-degree murder said even if his client was at the scene during the shooting of a 10-year-old Clovis boy two years ago, his presence alone is no...
Friday area prep football capsules
October 3rd, 2007
Texico 40, Hagerman 7
Impact: Texico won its fourth game in a row.
Records: Texico 4-1, Hagerman 1-4.
Difference: The Wolverines used a balanced attack with 188 yards rushing and 117 passing.
Differ...
October 3, 1989
October 3rd, 2007
• Staff and clients from the Eastern New Mexico Rehabilitative Services for the Handicapped dribbled basketballs from Clovis to Portales to raise money. The second annual walk raised the group $400...
Goddard girls sweep Lady Rams
October 2nd, 2007
The Lady Ram volleyball team gave Goddard two close games, but the Lady Rockets took both and dominated in the third game for a road sweep Tuesday night at Portales High.
Scores were 28-26, 27-25, 25...
Lady Buffs continue streak, beat Zias
October 2nd, 2007
The West Texas A&M volleyball team came in with a seven-match winning streak while ENMU was on an eight-match skid. Recent form held true Tuesday night in Greyhound Arena, as the Lady Buffs took a 30-...
Portales soccer swept at Ruidoso
October 2nd, 2007
The Portales boys and girls soccer teams traveled into the mountains Tuesday afternoon to play the Ruidoso varsity, and both the Rams and Lady Rams exited with a 10-0 loss.
Both games were cut short...
Meetings watch: City Council
October 2nd, 2007
The Portales City Council met Tuesday evening for their regularly scheduled meeting. Items on the agenda were short and the meeting moved quickly.
• A presentation was made by Erinn Burch, executiv...
Thanks to past as we welcome a new mission
October 2nd, 2007
For a few moments near dusk on Sunday night, Mother Nature signed off on the old and new missions of Cannon Air Force Base. Just above the eastern horizon, the soft orange glow of a jagged, nearly ful...
It’s confusing on Planet IOKIYAR
October 2nd, 2007
A recent commercial strikes a funny chord with everybody I know, regardless of race, religion or socioeconomic status. In it, a mom asks her daughter who she’s text messaging so much, and she respon...
Homecoming set for ENMU
October 2nd, 2007
Sen. Pete Domenici and the undefeated 1957 Greyhounds football team will be among those honored during this year’s Eastern New Mexico University homecoming.
Domenici, R-N.M., the longest serving se...
Economic recruiter added for county
October 2nd, 2007
Members of the Roosevelt County Community Development Corporation board have hired an economic recruiter who will be responsible for recruiting and retaining businesses in Roosevelt County, along with...
Lobbyist: Health care hot topic for 2008
October 2nd, 2007
A lobbyist for the Roosevelt County Commissioners believes health care will be at the forefront of next year’s 30-day legislative session.
Mike Miller of Portales told commissioners Tuesday indigen...
Floyd News
October 2nd, 2007
Transitions
Birthdays:
• Wednesday — Adam Burns
Upcoming events
• Seniors will meet Thursday at the Floyd Senior Citizens Center for games and fellowship. Potluck is at 6 p.m. and games begi...
October 2, 1988
October 2nd, 2007
• Eastern New Mexico University announced that enrollment for the 1988 Fall semester was at 3,688.
• Ten young women from the area were vying for the title of Miss Portales. The Miss Portales pag...
Lone Star Conference weekly football update
October 1st, 2007
Standings
All Times MDT
LONE STAR CONFERENCE
South Division
Div. All
W-L W-L
Midwestern State 1-0 5-0
West Texas A&M 1-0 5-0
Abilene Christian 1-0 4-1
Tarleton State 0-0 5-0
Eastern New Mexico 0-1 4...
Zia soccer rebounds to beat ACU
October 1st, 2007
Defense dominated during a school-record seven-match winning streak for the Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer team, which was broken Friday.
Sunday, they showed they can win a different...
Greyhounds get overtime winner
October 1st, 2007
Eastern New Mexico University had its first win over Texas A&M-International in sight on Sunday when the Dustdevils forced overtime with a goal on a free kick in the final three minutes.
It didn’t...
Jury hears mother’s pleas on 911 tape
October 1st, 2007
A state firearms expert testified Monday during the first-degree murder trial of two Clovis men she could not say for certain if guns displayed in the courtroom were used in the shooting death of a 10...
It's their job: Nancy Tivis
October 1st, 2007
Name: Nancy Tivis
Job: Owner, The Fashion Girl/Merle Norman Cosmetics
Time on the job: 21 years
Background: Tivis retired from Portales National Bank in the position of vice president after 36 year...
Fighter jets staple of younger years
October 1st, 2007
Like many who grew up on the eastern plains of New Mexico, I can’t remember a time when there weren’t fighter jets in the sky above me.
Monday that chapter of history closed at Cannon Air Force B...
Leahy: Honor to be given command
October 1st, 2007
Col. Tim Leahy assumed command Monday of the 27th Special Operations Wing at Cannon Air Force Base. The 44-year-old Staten Island, N.Y., native is married with two children.
He previously served as v...
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