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United Way, CCC offering training
October 31st, 2009
United Way of Eastern New Mexico and Clovis Community College are teaming up to provide non-profit training.
Erinn Burch, director of United Way of Eastern New Mexico, said the training will...
Burrito lady feeding my addiction
October 31st, 2009
Where the heck is that burrito lady anyway?
Not at all unlike a den of drug addicts without a fix, the withdrawal symptoms are becoming problematic around the office where I work.
Fol...
Many resources available to military families
October 31st, 2009
There are many organizations which use their time and resources to help military families. Each one of them has a slightly different focus but they all serve a very important purpose: they link mil...
Civil liberties larger issue affecting gays
October 31st, 2009
On Wednesday, President Barack Obama signed into law legislation making it a federal crime to assault somebody due to his or her sexual orientation or gender identity.
The legislation was na...
CSC menu
October 31st, 2009
Monday: Spaghetti, tossed salad, dressing, green beans, wheat roll and margarine plums.
Tuesday: Pork roast, black-eyed peas, tomatoes with green chili, cornbread, cottage chee...
Floyd news
October 31st, 2009
Sunday
• Daylight Saving Time — turn clocks back at bedtime.
Tuesday
• Picture retakes
Thursday
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Hospital auxiliary news
October 31st, 2009
The Oct. 21 meeting of the Roosevelt General Hospital Auxiliary took place in the Conference Room at RGH with President Sid Phillips presiding.
A thank-you letter from Home Health Care for p...
Choir news
October 31st, 2009
Students make all-district choir
Congratulations to the following students for making All-District Honor Choir. They will be singing in Artesia on Nov. 20th with other students from a...
PJHS news
October 31st, 2009
Students to audition for all-district band
Our 8th grade band students will travel to Clovis this Saturday for All-District Honor Band auditions. We wish those participants the best o...
PHS news
October 31st, 2009
Choir fairs well at state competition
Eleven out of 23 PHS Choir students made All-State. They competed against all other schools (regardless of size) in the state. They are all extre...
On the shelves
October 31st, 2009
The following books are available at the Portales Public Library:
Ultimate Adventures : a Rough Guide to Adventure Travel by Greg Witt
This book is packed with ideas on...
Healthy snacks featured on show
October 31st, 2009
Information on healthy snacks for kids, making happiness a choice and online room planning will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
Annual fellowship and breakfast scheduled
October 31st, 2009
The eighth annual fellowship and breakfast aimed at “celebrating America’s Christian heritage, honoring those who serve” is set for 7 a.m. Nov. 7 at the Southside Fellowship Cente...
Business receives award
October 31st, 2009
Plains Farm and Ranch of Portales has received a Golden Achievement Award from Golden Acres Genetics seed company, according to a news release from the company.
The annual awards recognize G...
Portales woman killed after being hit by pickup truck
October 31st, 2009
A 71-year-old Portales woman was killed Friday when struck by a pickup truck, according to police Capt. Lonnie Berry.
Gloria Ann Inge was crossing the intersection at Second and Abilene Stre...
Student group questions greyhound acquisition
October 31st, 2009
Not everyone is thrilled with the prospect of a pair of live greyhounds serving as mascots at Eastern New Mexico University.
One group on campus is questioning the expense of caring for the...
Buffs erupt early, rout Floyd
October 31st, 2009
FLOYD — The Melrose Buffaloes played without their seniors Saturday. Suffice it to say, they didn’t need them.
The defending state 8-man champions extended their winning streak t...
Lady Cats edge Cavegirls in finale
October 31st, 2009
CARLSBAD — With nothing really on the line, Clovis High’s volleyball team struggled to get going Saturday.
Once the Lady Wildcats pulled out a tight second set, though, they took...
Lady Rams finish perfect run through district
October 31st, 2009
Ruidoso came into Portales Saturday expecting to defend a power-hitting Lady Rams squad.
Unfortunately for the Lady Warriors, Portales expected that type of defense, and adjusted to finesse...
Hounds score in second OT to nip Rattlers
October 31st, 2009
SAN ANTONIO — Senior defender Michael James forced overtime on a goal with three seconds left in regulation and senior forward Mario Alarcon scored midway thorugh the second sudden-death over...
Tarleton keeps Zias winless in LSC play
October 31st, 2009
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State pushed Eastern New Mexico University to the brink of a third consecutive winless Lone Star Conference season on Saturday, handing the Zias a 25-17, 25-18,...
Grady takes District 4-1A volleyball tourney title
October 31st, 2009
GRADY — Top-seeded Grady swept San Jon 25-16, 25-23, 25-15 Friday night to take the championship of the District 4-1A volleyballtournament.
The Lady Bronchos (17-4) got solid performan...
Eagles edge Logan to earn playoff berth
October 30th, 2009
Sophomore quarterback Kevin Naceanceno ran for four touchdowns and Clovis Christian recovered two fumbles in the final minute Friday night to edge Logan 26-22 in an 8-man District 4 clash, giving t...
Nov. 9, 1970
October 30th, 2009
Portales High School Ram cagers began drills last Monday in preparation for their season’s opener Dec. 4, against West Las Vegas....
Nov. 8, 1967
October 30th, 2009
Portales edged a step closer to providing adequate library facilities as the city council voted last night without dissenting vote to put the proposition on the ballot in the spring city election.
Nov. 7, 1965
October 30th, 2009
Navy Lt. j.g. Jack D. Woodul of Portales received the Air Medal aboard the U.S.S. Independence in the China Sea....
Nov. 6, 1966
October 30th, 2009
The Ek-O-Le-La Camp Fire group met last week in the Steiner School lunch room. They elected Debbie Allison president, Jo Beth Glasscock vice president, Twila Hardin secretary, Kathy Roberson treasu...
Nov. 5, 1963
October 30th, 2009
The day after tomorrow wouldn’t be a good day to plan the perfect crime in Portales. Around 200 sheriffs and police department personnel from around Eastern New Mexico and Western Texas will...
Nov. 4, 1964
October 30th, 2009
Revival through Nov. 8 at University Baptist Church. Preacher Howard Marsh and singer Tommy Poole....
Nov. 3, 1959
October 30th, 2009
A 1963-model car was demolished yesterday afternoon in a collision at the intersection of South Avenue G and 16th Street, but the occupants escaped without serious injury....
Nov. 2, 1961
October 30th, 2009
Local forecast: Partly cloudy, occasionally windy and cool today. Cloudy tonight and tomorrow. A few showers today and tonight. Few snow showers tomorrow. Much colder tomorrow and windy again durin...
Nov. 1, 1960
October 30th, 2009
Gov. John Burroughs told a hometown audience last night that he has confidence in the future of Eastern New Mexico University, and despite “vicious political rumors” has scruptiously re...
Jobs safe amid proposed Clovis schools budget cuts
October 30th, 2009
No jobs will be lost at Clovis Municipal Schools if budget cuts proposed by the superintendent are approved by the school board.
The board has scheduled a special meeting 5:30 p.m. Tuesday t...
Elida turkey dinner set
October 30th, 2009
The Elida United Methodist Women annual turkey dinner is 11:30 a.m. Sunday in the Elida High School cafeteria.
The cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Proceeds go to the wome...
Cancer fundraising dinner set at VFW post
October 30th, 2009
The Veterans of Foreign Wars post 3015 Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a cancer fundraiser and Halloween Feast 7 p.m. today at the post.
A $6 donation will be collected at the door. The menu is...
FFA students start fundraiser
October 30th, 2009
Area agriculture programs and Future Farmers of America chapters are beginning their fundraising with fruit and meat sales.
Clovis FFA advisor Mark Runyan said the sales start this week and...
10-30 Friday area prep football summaries
October 30th, 2009
Fort Sumner 54, Mescalero 14Records: Mescalero 1-9 (0-4 District 2-1A), Fort Sumner 7-3 (3-1).Difference: The Foxes jumped out to a 47-0 halftime lead and coasted to victo...
Press release: ENMU faculty oboe recital planned
October 30th, 2009
PORTALES--Eastern New Mexico University’s associate professor of music Tracy Carr will perform her faculty oboe recital at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9 at the First United Methodist Church in Por...
Press Release: 42nd POPS Dinner Concert at ENMU set
October 30th, 2009
PORTALES--The 42nd POPS Dinner Concert, sponsored by the University Friends of Music, will be at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 in the Campus Union Ballroom at Eastern New Mexico University in Portale...
Hounds take on 17th-ranked Midwestern State
October 30th, 2009
With two games left in the season, Eastern New Mexico’s offense is either the most prolific in the program’s history, with 4,556 yards gained through Division II’s top passing off...
East Central rallies past Zias
October 30th, 2009
ADA, Okla. — Sophomore forward Whitney Watts scored her 12th and 13th goals of the season in the second half Friday as East Central rallied for a 3-2 Lone Star Conference women’s soccer...
Friday prep football scoreboard — Oct. 30
October 30th, 2009
Class 5A
Clovis 42, Carlsbad 7
Class 3A
Lovington 64, Portales 14
Class 2A
Santa Rosa 53, Tucumcari 7
Texico 28, Estancia 24
Kingsville posts sweep over Zias
October 29th, 2009
KINGSVILLE, Texas — Tara Grier had 11 kills, 10 digs and 15 assists Thursday night as Texas A&M-Kingsville overcame a four-point deficit late in the first set to sweep Eastern New Mexico...
10-30 area prep football capsules
October 29th, 2009
Texico (7-1) at Estancia (7-2)When: 7 p.m. tonight in a District 2-2A game. Both teams are 1-1 in the district.Last week: Texico won at Tucumcari 26-7, while the Bears los...
Halloween activities
October 29th, 2009
Portales
Today - Saturday
• 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Portales Recreation Center haunted hous...
God shields mind from bad news
October 29th, 2009
I have never heard such bad news before in my lifetime. Bad news tries its ugly best to disturb our peace.
Disappointments and heartaches do come. Struggles and conflicts come...
Area high school football standings
October 29th, 2009
District 4-5A Dist. All W-L W-L Hobbs 1-0 3-6 Clovis&nbs...
Dentist says I'm on dental fast lane
October 29th, 2009
I lost a tooth the other day. It was the molar on the northwest side next to my only wisdom tooth that ever came in. Which explains why sometimes I go over the edge of common sense.
I mean,...
Halloween festivities fun for everyone
October 29th, 2009
ParentDish.com advises that one of the “cool” candies to hand out this Halloween is white chocolate skulls filled with gummy worms. Call us old-fashioned, but we’ll take the Fun S...
U.S. too caught up in entitlement
October 29th, 2009
The time: Early June, 1870
The place: Raton Pass, the segment of the Santa Fe Trail that goes over the mountain from Colorado into New Mexico.
The Scene: A group of covered wagons sto...
Friday morning briefing: Trunk or Treat, NBA time
October 29th, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Friday morning briefing.
Trunk or Treat anyone?
Seems many parents have concerns these days about sending thei...
Altrusa readying for annual fundraiser
October 28th, 2009
Preparations for Holiday Happenings, the annual fundraising dinner and fashion show, are well under way, but organizers haven’t found sponsors for all of the tables.
Altrusa Internatio...
West Texas A&M rallies past Zias
October 28th, 2009
West Texas A&M scored twice in a four-minute span midway through the second half and rallied to beat Eastern New Mexico University 2-1 in a men’s Lone Star Conference soccer match Wednesd...
Thursday morning briefing: Dragon Ball, Halloween weather
October 28th, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Thursday morning briefing.
Video games for the weekend:
Jenna Zamie, a copy editor for the Clovis News Journal and Portales...
Bill OKs $1 million for Ute project
October 28th, 2009
A multi-billion dollar bill signed into law Wednesday includes $1 million for the Ute pipeline project.
The $34 billion 2010 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill was signed into law by Presi...
Albuquerque man vying for governor
October 28th, 2009
Doug Turner included Clovis on a whirlwind tour of the state Wednesday to announced his candidacy for governor of New Mexico.
A one-time campaign manager for former Gov. Gary Johnson and cur...
Lady Rams clinch berth in district finals
October 27th, 2009
LOVINGTON — Senior Jenna Wagner served consecutive aces late in the fourth game Tuesday, helping Portales outlast Lovington 21-25, 25-15, 28-26, 25-23 and clinch a berth in the finals of next...
Fifth seed Dora ousts Lady Buffs
October 27th, 2009
MELROSE — Fifth-seeded Dora, which went winless in regular-season District 3-1A play, pulled off a 25-14, 20-25, 25-20, 30-28 upset of fourth-seeded Melrose on Tuesday in the first round of t...
Federal criticism of Fox-TV unjust
October 27th, 2009
It doesn’t matter if Fox-TV news is unbalanced, biased, partisan or whatever. All newspapers, magazines, journals and such have leanings — they are produced, managed and edited by indiv...
Poor economy boosting recruitment
October 27th, 2009
Middle-class American youth are entering the military in significant numbers today, drawn by more competitive pay, a battered civilian job market and the buzz surrounding an improved GI Bill educat...
Throwing cash at problems not solution
October 27th, 2009
The Senate is facing the politically uncomfortable prospect of raising the limit on the national debt — again — to somewhere north of $13 trillion.
Senate Democrats are seeking a...
Wednesday morning briefing: The “Thriller,” the World Seri...
October 27th, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday morning briefing.
Movie time:
Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” movie opened with a late show Tuesd...
Clovis Builders update Cannon officials on housing plans
October 27th, 2009
The Cannon Air Force Base wing commander said more airmen than usual are seeking to live on base here, and builders and developers explained their plans for more housing during a meet...
Schools preparing for budget cuts
October 26th, 2009
Area schools are waiting for Gov. Bill Richardson to sign a package of measures that gives a less than 1 percent budget cut to public education.
Portales Municipal Schools officials have bee...
Governor orders freeze on capital projects
October 26th, 2009
SANTA FE — New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson on Monday ordered a freeze on capital improvement projects around the state, criticizing lawmakers for not cutting such spending during last week&rs...
Oct. 27 ENMU Briefs
October 26th, 2009
Employee, alumni briefs
• Professor of Special Education Michael F. Shaughnessy has been asked to serve as editor-in-chief of the SENG Newsletter. SENG is an abbreviation for Sup...
Angelo State turns back Zias 1-0
October 26th, 2009
PORTALES — Brandie DeBacker scored with less than 6 1/2 minutes left in regulation on Sunday, and Angelo State edged Eastern New Mexico University 1-0 in a Lone Star Conference women’s...
Tuesday morning briefing: Prayer, beer pong, Ditty Bops
October 26th, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Tuesday morning briefing.
They had a prayer
Grady’s Bud Queener purchased A&G Muffler Shop in Clovis...
Monday morning briefing: Richardson wants input
October 26th, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Monday morning briefing
Governor wants your opinion
Gov. Bill Richardson wants public input before deciding whether to sign,...
Dora news
October 25th, 2009
BPA members travel for conference
The Dora Business Professionals of America Chapter officers will be attending the Fall Leadership conference in Albuquerque Oct. 25-26. At this confe...
Floyd news
October 25th, 2009
Monday
• District Volleyball
• Drug free week
Tuesday
• District Volleyball
• Drug free week
• New Mexico State Univ...
Floyd menu
October 24th, 2009
Monday: Breakfast — Pancake, sausage on a stick, cereal, juice and milk. Lunch — Chicken and broccoli Alfredo, salad, garlic bread, cherry cobbler and milk.
Tuesday:
CSC menu
October 24th, 2009
Monday: Ham, yams, broccoli, wheat roll and apple.
Tuesday: BBQ chicken thighs, creamy coleslaw, green beans, wheat roll, margarine, chocolate pudding and topping.
We...
Elida news
October 24th, 2009
Volleyball schedule:
Wednesday — 7 p.m. District game at Elida.
Football schedule:
Friday — 1 p.m., Dora at Elida — JH, V
Nov. 5-7 &mdash...
PJHS news
October 24th, 2009
School pictures taken Monday
Student pictures will be taken on Monday. Sports team and various other group pictures were taken this past week.
Family fun learn...
Club notes
October 24th, 2009
Altrusa International
The Altrusa International Inc. club of Portales met Oct. 12 in the Central Office Annex with 23 members present. In the absence of president, Vice President Donn...
PHS news
October 24th, 2009
Gear Up events scheduled
• Ram Academy ( Free tutoring & career exploration) - Every Monday-Thursday in the PHS Library from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. All students 9th to 12th are enc...
Library schedule/ On the shelves
October 24th, 2009
Preschool Storytime is every Wednesday at 10:30 am and Thursday evening at 6 p.m. Our theme this week is “Pumpkin, Pumpkin.” Join us for stories, songs, and a short craft.
&nb...
Embroidery tips featured on show
October 24th, 2009
Information on using stabilizers when doing embroidery, refinishing outdoor furniture and ways to deal with difficult people will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m...
Troops won't help troubled Afghanistan
October 24th, 2009
Secretary of state Hillary Clinton, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, French foreign minister Bernard Kouchner and four straight days of intensive discussions with Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry...
What happened to news that matters?
October 24th, 2009
Andy Warhol was the first to claim, in 1968, that we’ll all have our 15 minutes of fame. Some are just more impatient than others on getting their time.
I’m all for new media and...
Health not found behind club doors
October 24th, 2009
There’s only one word to describe Old Stub — weatherbeaten.
He got his name years ago when a coyote played dead till he got to him and then bit off the end of one finger.
...
ENMU falls short at Kingsville
October 24th, 2009
KINGSVILLE, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University has still never won at Texas A&M-Kingsville, but the Greyhounds are certainly getting closer.
Junior running back Fred Winborn rus...
Oct. 25 Public Record
October 24th, 2009
The following cases were closed through the Magistrate Court from Sept. 29 to Sept. 30.
Sept. 29
• Bryan Johnson, 22, guilty of possession of marijuana less...
Savage Storm tops Zias
October 24th, 2009
Southeastern Oklahoma scored the final two points of the third set on Eastern New Mexico University attack errors, and the Savage Storm went on to claim a 25-22, 22-25, 26-24, 25-9 Lone Star Confer...
Hounds third in LSC cross country
October 24th, 2009
CANYON, Texas — Freshman Jacob Lozano of Hobbs finished 11th in a time of 26 minutes, 27 seconds over eight kilometers, leading the Eastern New Mexico University men’s cross country tea...
Social work fund established at ENMU
October 24th, 2009
A new agreement is funding classes and internships for Eastern New Mexico University students planning to work in public child welfare.
The university and the New Mexico Children, Youth and...
Class wins poster contest
October 24th, 2009
Carol Ainsworth’s fourth-period art class at Lindsey Middle School has won the Roosevelt General Hospital Infection Control Poster Contest.
Their prize is a pizza party. The other thre...
Tucumcari falls in heartbreaker
October 23rd, 2009
Tucumcari Rattlers fall to 0-2 in district play after a 26-7 loss to the Texico Wolverines Friday night at Rattler Stadium.
"We are better then this," said Rattlers head coach Daniel Hutchin...
Portales pumps up playoff hopes with 54-39 romp
October 23rd, 2009
RUIDOSO — Senior running back Jesus Davalos scored his fifth touchdown of the game — a 13-yard run with 1:13 left — to clinch Portales High’s 54-39 victory over Ruidoso Frid...
Lawmakers finalize deficit fix, adjourn session
October 23rd, 2009
SANTA FE — New Mexico lawmakers on Friday wrapped up their special legislative session, sending Gov. Bill Richardson a package of measures to repair a $650 million budget shortfall this year....
Clovis robotics group competing at Las Cruces
October 23rd, 2009
The Clovis High School GEAR-UP program’s robotics group is heading to competition in Las Cruces today.
The group has put together a robot and is competing against other high school&rsq...
Zias stun first-place Wildcats
October 23rd, 2009
Freshman midfielder Jordan Sjue of Roswell scored her first goal of the season with just over 18 minutes left in the first half and Eastern New Mexico Univesity made it stand up for a 1-0 victory o...
No. 13 Midwestern blanks Hounds
October 23rd, 2009
The Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team made 11th-ranked Midwestern State work hard Friday before the Mustangs prevailed 2-0 in a Lone Star Conference match at the ENMU pitch....
Senate OK’s budget cuts; bill goes back to House
October 23rd, 2009
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Senate has approved a budget-cutting bill that is the central piece in a deficit reduction package being considered in a special legislative session.
The Sena...
Prep football scoreboard — Oct. 23
October 23rd, 2009
Class 3A
Portales 54, Ruidoso 39
Class 2A
Texico 26, Tucumcari 7
Class 1A
Hagerman 56, Fort Sumner 0
8-man
Melrose 62, L...
Urban newcomers welcome to farm
October 22nd, 2009
The phenomenon of backyard animal husbandry is spreading among urban folks with no farm background. They are choosing to raise fowl and small mammals to eat. The economy is the main factor but it a...
Solutions not found in big government
October 22nd, 2009
Political corruption remains a perennial concern for the voting public, and with good reason.
Still, this particular brand of dishonesty has something in common with other human failings: Pe...
Letter to the editor: Biggest critics have hands held out
October 22nd, 2009
Biggest critics have hands held out
Several recent stories in the paper highlighted the fact that Clovis and Portales have not been hit nearly as hard by the recession as most of the...
God, persistence keep us going
October 22nd, 2009
Do you ever have a time when problems seem insurmountable? Is it a time when “quit” looks good?
Sometimes we grow weary in the fight. Our strength wanes, and our hope diminishes....
Steers replace football coach
October 22nd, 2009
FARWELL — The Farwell High football team will take the field tonight with Shane Perkins coaching the Steers. Perkins, who was hired for the boys basketball head position, will lead Farwell fo...
House OKs bill cutting education funding
October 22nd, 2009
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Lawmakers in recession-wracked New Mexico who are trying to wrap up a special legislative session gave final approval to several deficit reduction bills and moved closer...
Thursday area prep volleyball summaries
October 22nd, 2009
District 6-2ATexico 3, Santa Rosa 1Santa Rosa 18 25 6 11Texico 25&n...
Prep football capsules — Oct. 23
October 22nd, 2009
Texico (6-1) at Tucumcari (5-2)
When: 7 p.m. tonight in a District 2-2A game. Both teams are 0-1 in district play.
Last week: Texico lost to Santa Rosa 21-7. Tucu...
Area high school football standings
October 22nd, 2009
District 4-5A Dist. All W-L W-LClovis 0-0 6-2Carlsbad ...
News release: Senate approves key defense legislation
October 22nd, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today reported that the Senate has approved key defense legislation that gives strong support to New Mexico’s military installations and the stat...
First budget fix bill goes to NM governor
October 22nd, 2009
SANTA FE — New Mexico lawmakers have sent Gov. Bill Richardson the first bill in a package of measures to fix a $650 million budget shortfall.
The legislation frees up $117 million, la...
Suspended players to return for ENMU
October 20th, 2009
Eastern New Mexico University football coach Mark Ribaudo said Tuesday that four players suspended last week for “violation of university policy” will be active for Saturday’s Lon...
Oct. 21 Police Blotter
October 20th, 2009
A sampling of calls received by the Portales Police Department from Oct. 16-18:
Oct. 16
• 9:46 a.m. A caller at the intersection of South Avenue B and Gum St...
Lady Rams rally for win
October 20th, 2009
RUIDOSO — The Portales Lady Rams remained unbeaten in District 4-3A volleyball Tuesday night, coming from behind to edge Ruidoso 25-18, 14-25, 23-25, 25-20, 15-12.
Portales coach Ruth...
Mesalands president suspended
October 20th, 2009
Mesalands Community College Board of Trustees on Tuesday suspended President Phillip O. Barry without pay.
Board members met in executive session in response to allegations Barry was driving...
Flu clinic's hours varying
October 20th, 2009
The Roosevelt General Hospital Physicians Clinic is asking people to call ahead because the hours have changed for the flu clinic due to a decrease of patients and fewer available staff members bec...
RGH looking to replace retiring administrator
October 20th, 2009
Roosevelt General Hospital Board is looking into the many ways available to find a replacement for retiring Hospital Administrator James D’Agostino.
Covenant Health System has already...
Heavy rainfall soaks city; causes power outages
October 20th, 2009
Storms dropped about an inch of rain around Roosevelt and Curry counties and caused lightning-related power outages in the region Tuesday night.
Chuck Jones, meteorologist with the National...
Community clinics seeing wave of new patients
October 20th, 2009
The recession is causing more people in the area to turn to taxpayer-supported health centers that provide care on a sliding fee scale.
An influx of new patients has already hit the only fed...
Portales native vying for USA Today contest
October 20th, 2009
Dennis Harper, a Portales native, has entered a contest to report on the first pre-inaugural cruise aboard the Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Sea as a “reporter at sea.” The winne...
Discrepancies in drug laws magnify race
October 20th, 2009
Now that the Senate’s second-ranking Democrat has introduced a bill to end the unjustified and counterproductive 100-1 sentencing disparity between crack cocaine and powder cocaine, there&rsq...
Lawmakers share blame for delay
October 20th, 2009
Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki got a bipartisan hug from the House Veterans Affairs Committee last week as lawmakers accepted his plan to fix Post-9/11 GI Bill payment delays, and blamed...
Payments more of burden than help
October 20th, 2009
In case you haven’t heard, there will be no cost of living increase for Social Security recipients next year.
This has spurred outrage and consternation on Capitol Hill. After all, sen...
Commission considers charge for utility cuts
October 20th, 2009
Roosevelt County is proposing fees for road cuts to access utility lines, but utility service providers are concerned about the costs.
County Road Supervisor Ricky Lovato on Tuesday presente...
City Coucil to honor local volunteer
October 19th, 2009
Portales City Councilors are to honor local volunteer Frankye King and vote on an agreement with Eastern New Mexico University for mutual aid protection at their meeting at 6 p.m. today in the Memo...
Oct. 20 ENMU Briefs
October 19th, 2009
Student, employee briefs
• A composition entitled “Procession,” by Mark Dal Porto, professor of music, was performed at the 2009 Society of Composers, Inc. Region V c...
Hounds notch first LSC soccer win
October 19th, 2009
Junior forward Emerson Rodrigues scored two goals and assisted on another Sunday as the Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team posted a 3-0 Lone Star Conerence shutout over Northeast...
Driver safety course set
October 19th, 2009
A four-hour AARP driver safety class is from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 28 at the Community Services Center, 1100 Community Way.
Registration: George Lees at 742-2271....
Local Alltell, Verizon merger complete
October 19th, 2009
A week before the Clovis Alltel office became a Verizon outlet like others across the nation as part of a merger between the two companies, Amanda Tijerina noticed problems with her cell phone....
Health care provider preparing for flu surge
October 19th, 2009
The New Mexico Department of Health is warning local health care providers to look for a surge in flu cases in upcoming weeks, including the H1N1 strain.
Director of Marketing for Roosevelt...
Prospects dim for tax hikes to plug N.M. budget hole
October 19th, 2009
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Prospects for tax hikes during New Mexico’s special legislative session dimmed even further as a House panel rejected several tax bills.
The House rules com...
Press Release: ENMU adopting rescued greyhounds
October 19th, 2009
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales is adopting two rescued former racing Greyhound dogs, from the New Mexico Greyhound Connection, as its official animal mascots. Fro...
Legislature back at it Monday
October 18th, 2009
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico lawmakers who want tax hikes as part of a plan to fill a $650 million budget gap suffered a setback Sunday when a Senate committee ruled such increases can&rs...
Club notes
October 18th, 2009
Portales
Woman’s Club
Portales Woman’s Club met Oct. 14th with President Della Kobernick presiding. There were 28 members and seven guests present.
Jane Hilliard a...
Wedding
October 18th, 2009
Hellums
Tyanne Adams of Portales and Garrett Hellums of Midland, Texas, were joined in marriage Sept. 6, 2009, in Midland.
The Rev. Nicholas Johnston performed the double ring ceremon...
Birth announcement
October 18th, 2009
Allen
Raider Tel Allen was born Sept. 4, 2009, to Gid Allen and Andrea Allen of Portales at Methodist Hospital in Houston.
He weighed 5 pounds 11 ounces.
He has two brot...
CSC menu
October 18th, 2009
Monday: Salmon, baked potato, margarine, hominy, spinach, wheat bread and chocolate pudding.
Tuesday: Hamburger macaroni, green beans, corn, apricots and peanut butter cookie.
Floyd menu
October 18th, 2009
Monday: Breakfast — French toast sticks, cereal, juice and milk. Lunch — Macaroni dinner, green beans, hot roll, banana pudding and milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast —...
PJHS news
October 18th, 2009
PowerSchool reminder
Parent/teacher conferences are a great opportunity to meet with your student's teachers to check their academic progress. The junior high would also like to remi...
PHS news
October 18th, 2009
Dual enrollment classes for spring
Junior and senior students wishing to take a dual enrollment course not offered here at Portales High School from either Eastern New Mexico Universi...
Dora news
October 18th, 2009
Sports schedules
• Monday - 4:30 p.m. Volleyball at Elida. (JH, JV, V)
• Tuesday - 4:30 p.m. Dora hosts Melrose volleyball (JH, JV, V)
• Wednesday - 4:30...
Elida news
October 17th, 2009
Football teams undefeated
The Elida football boys and girls team is undefeated. Their games are played on Saturdays at the Portales Junior High football field. Contact coaches Michael...
Library schedule
October 17th, 2009
• Celebrate Teen Read Week 4:30 p.m.Tuesday at the library.
We’ll be playing Scategories and enjoying some tasty snacks, while we talk about our favorite “Books Beyond Reali...
On the shelves
October 17th, 2009
The following books are available at the Portales Public Library:
Windpower by Christopher Gillis
Today’s most developed form of “green” energy is wind...
10/18 Public Record
October 17th, 2009
The following cases were closed through Magistrate Court from Sept. 28 to Sept. 29.
• Sara Velasquez, 18, was found guilty of shoplifting (less than $250). She was sentenc...
Despite surroundings, we can all bloom
October 17th, 2009
As a columnist, from time to time I get tipped off to things that leave me scratching my head. What can I do with this little nugget? This past week I had one of those calls.
A reader whom I...
Prevention key to fighting H1N1 virus
October 17th, 2009
All of our children have had the H1N1 virus this past week.
For some of them it was a particularly virulent form, with fevers over 105 F and a lot of worrying on our part. The pediatrician p...
Nobel prize justly awarded to pioneers
October 17th, 2009
With all the hoopla over the fellow who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, the prize in Economic Science for 2009 has received less attention than usual.
The recipients, Elinor Ostrom of the...
Remodeling tips featured on show
October 17th, 2009
Information on remodeling, decorating for indoors or outdoors and “up-cycling” will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
Saturday area prep volleyball summaries
October 17th, 2009
District 6-2ATexico 3, Clayton 0Clayton 11 17 10Texico 25 25 25
Special session: Richardson proposes education cut
October 17th, 2009
SANTA FE (AP) — Gov. Bill Richardson on Saturday proposed a 1.5 percent cut in education spending as New Mexico lawmakers during a special legislative session decide how to backfill a $650 mi...
Habitat for Humanity hosts fundraiser dinner
October 17th, 2009
Habitat for Humanity of Roosevelt and Curry Counties is holding a fundraising dinner with German food from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Portales.
The menu is...
10/18 Blotter
October 17th, 2009
A sample of calls received by the Portales Police Department from Oct. 12-15.
Oct. 12
• 3:53 a.m., caller at 1200 block of East 3rd Street reported a car followed h...
Road cuts, easements on county commission agenda
October 17th, 2009
The Roosevelt County Commission will consider an application and rate structure for road cuts and easements 9 a.m. Tuesday in the county courthouse.
The commission agenda also includes a Re...
Zias fall in three games to Aggies
October 17th, 2009
LAWTON, Okla. — Lindsay Paziuk combined 11 kills and 11 digs Saturday to lead Cameron past Eastern New Mexico University 25-15, 25-15, 25-17 in a Lone Star Conference volleyball match.
Friday area prep football summaries
October 17th, 2009
Santa Rosa 21, Texico 7Records: Santa Rosa 5-2 (1-0 District 2-2A), Texico 6-1 (0-1).Difference: The Lions held the Wolverines scoreless until the third quarter, when Jesu...
Tucumcari loses to Estancia
October 16th, 2009
Tucumcari was unable to get on anything going on offense as the Rattlers dropped their first district game to Estancia 42-13 on Friday night.
In the District 2-2A opener for both teams, Tucu...
Cats lead Artesia 27-10 at halftime
October 16th, 2009
ARTESIA — Quran Wiggins rushed for 132 yards on 11 carries and scored two touchdowns to help the Clovis Wildcats build a 27-10 halftime lead over Artesia on Friday night.
Wiggins gave...
PRMC changes visitation policy
October 16th, 2009
Plains Regional Medical Center announced a new visitation policy Friday, citing efforts to help stop the spread of flu.
Visitors must be at least 15 years old and all visitors will be limite...
Oct. 16 Friday area prep football scoreboard
October 16th, 2009
Class 5 A
Clovis 48, Artesia 10, final
Class 3A
Portales 79, Roswell High 36, final
Class 2A
Santa Rosa 21, Texico 7, final
Estancia 4...
No. 22 Mustangs outlast Zias
October 16th, 2009
The Eastern New Mexico women’s soccer team pushed 22nd-ranked Midwestern State hard on Friday, but the Mustangs got a goal from junior midfielder Kendra Clemons early in the second half and h...
Director: Roosevelt County chamber to aid Tres Amigas project
October 16th, 2009
Roosevelt County Community Development Corporation Director Greg Fisher said Friday he and others in the county would work with the New Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission Authority to support new...
Oct. 16 Friday area prep football scoreboard
October 16th, 2009
Class 5 A
Clovis 48, Artesia 10, final
Class 3A
Portales 79, Roswell High 36, final
Class 2A
Santa Rosa 21, Texico 7, final
Estancia 4...
Mustangs down Zias in three
October 16th, 2009
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Midwestern State erased an early 4-3 deficit with seven consecutive points in the first set and the Mustangs went on to a 25-14, 25-9, 25-14 victory over Eastern New Me...
Danger lurks behind horseshoeing
October 15th, 2009
There are some skilled people that I envy — good ropers, flat top guitar pickers and songwriters to start with.
I’ve always prided myself on my ability to build a good fence. But...
Private, public partnership needed
October 15th, 2009
When the Legislature meets in special session on Saturday, the state will address issues shared with many private businesses in New Mexico — declining revenues and increased costs in a chal...
Government only drives up reform costs
October 15th, 2009
Finally ending what has been one of the more excruciating legislative episodes in recent history, the Senate Finance Committee has approved the Baucus bill. It happened after months of debate and...
Eagles challenge unbeaten Buffs tonight
October 15th, 2009
Two weeks ago, it looked like tonight’s Clovis Christian-Melrose clash was going to be like a heavyweight prize fight.
It still may be, but CCS (5-1) appears to face a tougher task at...
Weekend area prep football capsules
October 15th, 2009
Santa Rosa (4-2) at Texico (6-0)When: 7 p.m. today in the District 2-2A opener for both teams.Last week: Santa Rosa won at Cloudcroft 47-0, while the Wolverines had an ope...
Thursday area prep volleyball summaries
October 15th, 2009
Non-districtTexico 3, Tatum 0Texico 25 25 25Tatum 22 18 17Texi...
Coat drive under way
October 15th, 2009
In honor of Make a Difference Day, Altrusa International Inc. of Portales is holding a Coats for the Community drive.
Donors can bring new or gently used clean men’s, women’s or...
Hunter education classes scheduled
October 15th, 2009
Registration and orientation for hunter education classes is set for 7 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Roosevelt County Fairgrounds Jake Lopez Building. The cost is $5.
The session is limited to 25 stud...
Autumn: God’s creation of beauty
October 15th, 2009
I love this time of year. The crispness of the early morning and the chill at dusk invigorate me. The smell of wood burning in a fireplace, a good book and an apple makes me happy.
Beautiful...
ENMU designated as 'military friendly'
October 15th, 2009
In services for military members, their spouses and veterans, Eastern New Mexico University is among the top 15 percent of post-secondary schools in the nation, according to the magazine G.I. Jobs....
Student struck by car in PHS parking lot
October 15th, 2009
A Portales High School senior was hospitalized with a possible broken arm Thursday after she was hit by a car driven by a fellow student in the school parking lot.
The 18-year-old female was...
Press Release: Governor urges citizen action in tribute to Vitenam vet...
October 14th, 2009
Governor Bill Richardson today issued a challenge to New Mexicans to get behind a “National Call for Photos,” a project to collect photos of all names listed on the National Vietnam Vet...
Sharpton's help not needed
October 13th, 2009
It’s happened in other lifetimes. Just not mine.
A small percentage of me, the part that’s not about common sense, wants to see Rush Limbaugh join the fraternity of NFL ownership...
TRICARE fee increases blocked
October 13th, 2009
The last decision made by House-Senate conferees negotiating final details on a fiscal 2010 defense authorization bill was to insert language that will rollback an announced Oct. 1 increase in fees...
FTC attempt to control Web unlikely
October 13th, 2009
In a major blow to freedom on the Internet, the Federal Trade Commission voted 4-0 to establish new rules in an attempt to regulate freedom of speech on the Web for bloggers and social media users....
Cavegirls keep rolling; Wildcats win
October 13th, 2009
Carlsbad’s girls soccer team is 17-1 for a lot of reasons. They were on display Tuesday night.
Missy Marshall scored four goals, and the visiting Cavegirls scored three times in the fi...
School board discusses attendance
October 13th, 2009
Portales school administrators were keenly following district attendance numbers on Tuesday, which also happened to be the day for the school board meeting.
The reason: The day marked the 40...
Fund established for former Portales athlete
October 13th, 2009
A fund has been established for Ashleah D. Richards, the former Portales High School athlete killed in a car wreck Sunday.
Contributions can be made at any eastern New Mexico Wells Fargo bra...
ENMU kicks off hoops season with Midnight Madness
October 13th, 2009
Eastern New Mexico University basketball coaches are hoping a pair of turnarounds start when the clock hits midnight tonight.
That time marks Midnight Madness, the first practice allowed for...
Curry County hub would link nation’s three electric grids
October 13th, 2009
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Officials announced an ambitious project in New Mexico on Tuesday that would allow energy to flow more freely across the nation’s three massive power grids, bre...
Couple indicted on child abuse charges
October 13th, 2009
A Portales couple accused of depriving a 10-year-old girl of food has been indicted by a Roosevelt County grand jury on a felony charge of child abuse.
The indictment was handed down Friday...
Municipal court closed Thursday
October 13th, 2009
Portales Municipal Court is scheduled to close at 12:30 p.m. Thursday and resume regular business hours on Monday, according to Municipal Court Judge Frederick Arnold.
Arnold said the court...
Portales couple indicted on child abuse charge
October 13th, 2009
A Portales couple accused of depriving a 10-year-old girl of food has been indicted by a Roosevelt County grand jury on a felony charge of child abuse.
The indictment was handed down Friday...
Clovis man shot in abdomen
October 12th, 2009
A 28-year-old Clovis man was in surgery Monday night after police said he was shot in the abdomen that afternoon.
Clovis Police Sgt. Mike Harmer said Francisco Elvedo’s condition was u...
Business feature: Local economies stable during recession
October 12th, 2009
While economists are declaring the recession nearly over, two Portales business people said the town seems somewhat insulated from the national economic peaks and dips.
More than 80 percent...
Commerce clips Zias in OT
October 12th, 2009
COMMERCE, Texas — Meagan Lasley scored off of her own rebound 3:57 into overtime, and Texas A&M-Commerce held visiting Eastern New Mexico to five shots for a 1-0 win in Monday afternoon&r...
ENMU briefs
October 12th, 2009
New president of ENMU-Ruidoso named
Clayton Alred, vice president for instruction at Odessa College, has been named president of the Ruidoso campus of Eastern New Mexico University, a...
Press release: Peanut Festival in Portales this weekend
October 12th, 2009
The annual Peanut Valley Festival at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales will be held in the Campus Union Building from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Su...
Saturday area prep volleyball summary
October 11th, 2009
District 3-1AFloyd 3, Fort Sumner 2Fort Sumner 23 25 25 13 8Floyd 25...
Hounds beat Adams State
October 10th, 2009
ALAMOSA, Colo. — Junior forward Emerson Rodrigues scored a pair of second-half goals and Eastern New Mexico University broke away for a 3-0 victory over winless Adams State on Saturday in men...
Southwestern tops Zias
October 10th, 2009
It looked like a match that Eastern New Mexico University, mired in a long Lone Star Conference losing streak, could win.
Unfortunately for the Zias, Southwestern Oklahoma was having none of...
Buffaloes capture wagon wheel win
October 10th, 2009
CANYON, Texas — Junior quarterback Taylor Harris threw for 371 yards and three touchdowns and senior running back Keithon Flemming scored twice, helping West Texas A&M turn back Eastern N...
Rediscovering the joys of reading
October 10th, 2009
Recently I’ve discovered that the power and charm of my children’s books works on them as well as on me.
I never thought that I’d actually hope my daughter wouldn’t f...
Felt good to watch the old guy win
October 10th, 2009
It all came down to Monday Night football and I choked.
This past week was the first time I was a real contender to win the weekly office football pool. After Sunday’s games I was tied...
H1N1 side effects still unknown
October 10th, 2009
The nation’s health czar has spoken: All Americans should take the swine flu vaccine.
We do have a right, however, to say that we’ll be the judge of that.
What’s mos...
Weather service posts freeze warning
October 10th, 2009
Baby, it’s cold outside.
Unseasonably cold, according to the National Weather Service, which posted a freeze warning from 9 p.m. Saturday night until 10 a.m. today for Curry and Roosev...
Terror from Clovis home invasion spree still lingers
October 10th, 2009
A small noise startled Donna Foster awake.
As she looked around her dark bedroom, she saw the outline of two heads in the doorway and as she realized someone was standing beside with a gun p...
10/11 Police blotter
October 10th, 2009
A sampling of calls received by the Portales Police Department from Oct. 5-8:
Oct. 5
• 4:29 a.m., caller at 100 block of Yucca Drive said she was hearing things on...
St. Mike's hands Portales 41-20 setback
October 10th, 2009
SANTA FE — The Portales Rams are having a hard time getting over the hump this season.
The defending Class 3A state champions found themselves down 13-0 at the quarter Saturday, but pl...
Holiday closings
October 10th, 2009
The following are closed Monday in observance of Columbus Day:
Portales
• First Community Bank
• Portales National Bank
• Western Ban...
Hunter education course set
October 10th, 2009
New Mexico Game and Fish will be conducting a Hunter Education class. The class is three sessions and all sessions must be attended. Class dates and times are:
From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday a...
Friday area prep volleyball summary
October 9th, 2009
District 4-1ASan Jon 3, Clovis Christian 0San Jon 25 27 25Clovis Christian 15 25 ...
Friday area prep football summaries
October 9th, 2009
Fort Sumner 19, Jal 8Records: Jal 4-2 (1-0 District 2-1A), Fort Sumner 4-2 (0-0)Difference: Leading 11-8 with less than three minutes left, senior LB Cameron Simmons inter...
Friday prep football scoreboard — Oct. 9
October 9th, 2009
Class 5A
Clovis 26, Eldorado 14
Class 2A
Tucumcari 21, Dexter 20
Class 1A
Fort Sumner 19, Jal 8
8-man
Melrose 64,...
Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize
October 9th, 2009
OSLO (AP) — President Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in a stunning decision designed to build momentum behind his initiatives to reduce nuclear arms, ease tensions with...
Former DA arrested for domestic assault
October 9th, 2009
Former District Attorney Randall Harris was arrested Wednesday night for domestic assault after his wife told police he threatened her and pushed her into a door.
Harris, 48, was released on...
Ramifications for all options in Afghanistan
October 8th, 2009
Based on statements from various officials, it seems our preferred approach to Afghanistan — pulling out most U.S. military forces from that country and focusing on al-Qaida, which is not ope...
Animal flatulence data full of hot air
October 8th, 2009
Food, clothing and shelter are the basic essentials of life. From the earliest caveman to modern soccer mom, from the Palestinian refugee to the Katrina victim, first on the list is always somethin...
Workplace romance hinders ethics
October 8th, 2009
With David Letterman — just as with Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky — the problem is that he is the boss. He’s the top banana who wields considerable clout with the rest of those...
Zias fall short against Bronchos
October 8th, 2009
Eastern New Mexico University’s volleyball team was relatively competitive, but the Zias couldn’t break into the Lone Star Conference win column Thursday night at Greyhound Arena.
Area high school football capsules
October 8th, 2009
Jal (4-2) at Fort Sumner (4-2)When: 7 p.m. today in a District 2-1A matchup.Last week: Jal opened its district schedule with a 55-6 rout at Mescalero. Fort Sumner, playing...
Thursday area prep volleyball summaries
October 8th, 2009
ThursdayNon-districtTexico 3, Estancia 0Estancia 9 12 13Texico 25 25 ...
Appreciation for preachers should be shown
October 8th, 2009
October has been designated to honor our ministers. Of course, we honor our preachers every day, but we are asked to specifically honor them during the month of October.
Have you ever though...
Area high school football standings
October 8th, 2009
District 4-5A Dist. All W-L W-LClovis 0-0 4-2Carlsbad 0-0 3-3Hobbs 0-0 2-4Friday’s gamesEldorado at Clovis, 7 p...
Police Blotter
October 8th, 2009
A sampling of calls received by the Portales police department from Oct. 2-4:
Oct. 2
• 9:11 p.m., caller at Jake Lopez Community Center said she was fighting and sc...
RGH administrator announces plans to retire
October 7th, 2009
Roosevelt General Hospital Administrator James D’Agostino has announced that he will retire on Jan. 2, 2010, so he and his wife can spend more time with their grandchildren.
The RGH bo...
Home invasion suspect sentenced
October 7th, 2009
Freedom zNew Mexico
Jail escapee Reynaldo Jeremy Enriquez — who police called the ringleader in eight home invasions — was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday for the home...
RGH offers flu clinic
October 7th, 2009
To address the large number of flu-like illnesses that are being seen this year, a flu clinic is running 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Sunday, on the east side of Roosevelt General Hospital Physi...
Poster contest closed to public
October 7th, 2009
Because of increased cases of influenza-like illness, Roosevelt General Hospital has decided not to allow the public to judge posters created by Portales sixth-graders in honor of Infection Control...
Lady Cats pull out five-setter
October 7th, 2009
ARTESIA — After being beaten soundly in games 2 and 3, the Clovis High volleyball team rallied for a 26-24, 13-25, 15-25, 25-22, 15-5 victory over Class 4A No. 7-ranked Artesia Tuesday night....
Portales snaps 4-match losing streak
October 7th, 2009
DEXTER — Portales’ volleyball team ended a four-match losing skid on Tuesday night, beating Dexter 25-20, 24-26, 25-16, 25-7 in the District 4-3A opener for both teams.
The Lady...
Tuesday area prep volleyball summaries
October 7th, 2009
District 6-2ATexico 3, Santa Rosa 1Texico 25 25 27Santa Rosa 20 20 ...
Zias notch win at Panhandle State
October 7th, 2009
GOODWELL, Okla. — Sophomore middle blocker Jessica King posted 14 kills and six total blocks and junior outside hitter Veronica Valdez-Kent added a double-double with 12 kills and 12 digs as...
Hounds, Hardin Simmons play to weather-shortened tie
October 7th, 2009
ABILENE, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University and Hardin Simmons played to a 1-1 tie in men’s soccer on Tuesday, withthe match cut short by lightning and looming darkness early in the...
Tuesday prep volleyball results
October 6th, 2009
Clovis def. Artesia 26-24, 13-25, 15-25, 25-22, 15-5
Portales def. Dexter 25-20, 24-26, 25-16, 25-7
Texico def. Santa Rosa 25-20, 25-20, 27-25
Elida def. Melrose 25-18, 25-21,...
Independent reporting legacy of columnist
October 6th, 2009
William Safire, the longtime New York Times columnist, may be remembered longer for his “On Language” columns, exploring word origins and usage, many of which found their way into a ser...
TRICARE increase stuns retirees
October 6th, 2009
Defense health officials didn’t do the Obama administration any favor last week when they announced a “small” increase in the daily fee that military retirees under 65, their fami...
Rule of three easy to forget
October 6th, 2009
I’ve got two things on my mind, and each one weakens if I spread it out to 500 words. So here’s a 1-2 punch of sports and dating ... or maybe “dating.”
• So in 2...
Highway proposals presented to council
October 6th, 2009
State highway planners revealed options for improvements to U.S. Highway Tuesday at the Portales City Council meeting.
Derek Meier of Wilson & Co. said his presentation was the next phas...
Local legislators brace for special session
October 6th, 2009
There are plenty of budget questions when the New Mexico Legislature goes into a special session Oct. 17.
But there aren’t easy answers, local legislators say.
“No agency...
Meetings watch: Commission matches grant money for growth planner
October 6th, 2009
At the Roosevelt County Commission meeting Tuesday morning in the county courthouse, commissioners:
• Approved matching money of $1,300 for an Office of Economic Adjustment grant...
Video: Anita Tedaldi's controversial decision
October 6th, 2009
Freedom New Mexico columnist Anita Tedaldi is at the heart of a growing national debate after disclosing last week that she gave up her adopted son.
Tedaldi discussed her gut-w...
Oct. 28, 1985
October 6th, 2009
An announcement in the Portales News-Tribune said: "Monday: VFW Post 3299 will have bingo, 7:30 p.m., Post Home, two miles on Clovis Highway. Public invited."...
Clovis teen makes mark in weightlifting
October 5th, 2009
Zack Williams, 15, has been lifting weights since he was 12 years old. The Clovis native was going through some Web sites looking for competitions in weightlifting. He came across Natural Athlete S...
Oct. 31, 1971
October 5th, 2009
According to the Portales News-Tribune, the local weather was: Increasing high cloudiness Sunday and Sunday night and warmer. Partly cloudy and a little warmer Monday. Portales high Sunday 68, low...
Oct. 30, 1970
October 5th, 2009
According to the Portales News-Tribune, on Saturday, October 30, a special Halloween Matinee would be held at the Tower Theatre for the children. "King Kong Escapes" would be shown and if people ap...
Oct. 29, 1982
October 5th, 2009
The Portales News-Tribune reported that Otis Johnson, who sued Roosevelt General Hospital after he was fired as director of nursing in September 1981, was awarded $6,500 in damages by District Judg...
Oct. 27, 1972
October 5th, 2009
According to the Portales News-Tribune, Ozzie’s Drive-In off of West Second Street advertised a Friday, Saturday and Sunday special on a hamburger and shake for 59 cents plus tax....
Oct. 26, 1975
October 5th, 2009
The Portales News-Tribune reported that the ENMU regents wanted a president who could walk on water but had settled for one who could merely fly. Warren B. Armstrong of St. Cloud, Minn., was introd...
Oct. 25, 1978
October 5th, 2009
According to the Portales News-Tribune, the Golden Arches emblematic of McDonald's restaurants would soon appear in Portales, reflecting a further expansion of the worldwide chain's tri-state area...
Oct. 24, 1960
October 5th, 2009
According to the Portales News-Tribune, a few days of sun and clear skies had put a brighter outlook on everything, according to most farmers and produce buyers in the area. The harvest had resumed...
Oct. 23, 1964
October 5th, 2009
According to the Portales News-Tribune, Greyhound quarterback Benjy Dial would find the going hot and heavy Saturday afternoon in Sequin, Texas, when ENMU took on the Texas Lutheran Bulldogs....
Oct. 22, 1967
October 5th, 2009
The Portales News-Tribune reported that more than 1,000 high school students from dozens of schools in New Mexico and Texas showed up Saturday morning before 7 a.m. for the 11th annual choral clini...
Oct. 21, 1962
October 5th, 2009
According to the Portales News-Tribune, the Portales High School band was judged first in the A division during the Eastern New Mexico Homecoming parade. First in the Class AA group was the Clovis...
Oct. 20, 1980
October 5th, 2009
The Portales News-Tribune reported that sloppy property owners in Portales had two more weeks before city officials cited them for cluttering their yards and fields with weeds, trash and abandoned...
Oct. 17, 1982
October 5th, 2009
According to the Portales News-Tribune, Portales school system has received its new computer and equipment to be used for payroll, attendance, grading and class scheduling. The system, which cost $...
Oct. 19, 1979
October 5th, 2009
The Portales News-Tribune reported that showing at the Twin Tower was “A Little Romance” with Laurence Oliver. Show times were 7:15 p.m. and 9:20 p.m....
Oct. 18, 1985
October 5th, 2009
According to the Portales News-Tribune, the Etc Shoe and Sports Store advertised a storewide sport clothing sale with 20 percent off of warm-up suits, swimsuits, sport shirts, t-shirts, sweat shirt...
Oct. 16, 1964
October 5th, 2009
The Portales News-Tribune reported that “Prayer with a Question Mark” would be the sermon subject for the morning worship service at 10:45 at the Presbyterian Church. The Chancel Choir...
Oct. 15, 1976
October 5th, 2009
The Portales News-Tribune reported that the ENMU School of Music opened its stage season the previous night with “An Evening at the Opera,” composed of three short operas under the dire...
Oct. 14, 1960
October 5th, 2009
According to the Portales News-Tribune, there were eight petitions being circulated in Portales for a local option election to repeal the county’s bone-dry condition. Some Portales businessme...
Oct. 13, 1971
October 5th, 2009
According to the Portales News-Tribune, Becky Burns presented a copy of “Man Without A Country” to Mrs. W.A. Stroud of the Portales Public Library to be included in their collection of...
Oct. 12, 1975
October 5th, 2009
According to the Portales News-Tribune, Mark Baca and Christine Gutierrez were named “Carrier of the Year” and runner-up of Portales News-Tribune carriers this week....
Oct. 11, 1968
October 5th, 2009
The Portales News-Tribune reported that rings for juniors and announcements for seniors headed the agenda at PHS the previous week. The rings juniors picked would bear the individuals’ initia...
Oct. 10, 1976
October 5th, 2009
According to the Portales News-Tribune, 50 participants in an intercultural music workshop at ENMU sat down Friday evening to an exotic dinner that ran largely to Arabian fare, although several mem...
Student poster contest focuses on hygiene
October 5th, 2009
With the flu season closing in, a number of Portales sixth-graders are learning about the importance of hand washing as they convey the information via art.
Carol Ainsworth’s four art...
Oct. 5 ENMU Briefs
October 5th, 2009
Alumni, employee briefs
• Michael F. Shaughnessy, professor of special education, and Teresa Rowlinson of New Mexico State University are being published in Gifted Education Pres...
Council to discuss funds for landscaping
October 5th, 2009
Portales City Council members are expected to hear Tuesday how federal stimulus funds will be used to improve landscaping for medians on U.S. Highway 70.
Improvements are part of a $247,000...
Tucumcari air show planned
October 5th, 2009
The 17th annual Tucumcari Rotary Club Air Show comes to the Tucumcari Airport on Wednesday with a full slate of performances and acts. The gates will open at 10 a.m.
The main attraction will...
Candidate's business accused of discrimination
October 5th, 2009
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against Clayton Ranch Market in Clayton.
Clayton Ranch Market is owned by former District 67 State Rep. Brian Moore, who...
10-4 Elida news
October 4th, 2009
Volleyball
Oct. 6 - Melrose @ Elida - JH, JV, V - 4:30 p.m.
Oct. 8 - Ft. Sumner @ Elida - JH, JV,V - 4:30 p.m.
Football
Oct. 9-House/Grady @ Elida - V - 4...
10-4 Floyd news
October 4th, 2009
Tuesday
• 4:30 p.m. Lady Bronco volleyball Dora at Floyd (Junior high, junior varsity and varsity).
Thursday
• Elementary fire prevention day.
&b...
10-4 PJHS news
October 4th, 2009
Luau to be held in gymnasium
Come join the party for an educational English and Reading experience, Oct. 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:10 p.m. in the Portales Junior High New Gymnasium.
Are y...
10-4 PHS news
October 4th, 2009
Students of the month chosen
The following students were chosen for “Student of the Month” for the month of September:
• 12th grade — LeAnne Blaeser
&bul...
10-4 Engagements
October 4th, 2009
Lemier-Urias
Jim and Sharon Lemier of Portales announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Donna Lemier of Portales to Andrew Urias, of Portales, son of Efren and Per...
10-4 Library schedule
October 4th, 2009
Wednesday
4:30 p.m. — Teen Writing Group. If you are a teen in grades 6 through 12 and have an interest in writing, join us the first Tuesday of every month.
10:30 a.m. —...
10-4 CSC menu
October 3rd, 2009
Monday: Frito Pie, Pinto beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and angel food cake.
Tuesday: Chicken and noodles, peas, carrots, cornbread, margarine and fruit salad.
Wednesday: Pork roast...
10-4 On the shelves
October 3rd, 2009
The following books are available at the Portales Public Library:
Mighty Max by Harriet Ziefert, drawings by Elliot Kreloff
Maxwell, an energetic preschooler, has an act...
Saturday area prep volleyball summaries
October 3rd, 2009
District 6-2ATexico 3, Clayton 0Texico 25 25 25Clayton 22 13 12
10-4 Club notes
October 3rd, 2009
Altrusa
Altrusa Int’l. Inc. of Portales met on Monday, Sept. 28th in the Central Office Annex on Abilene.
President Nancy Legleiter presided over the business meeting and conduc...
Memory quilts, cakes to be featured
October 3rd, 2009
Information on turning T-shirts into memory quilts, choosing colors for rooms and decorating cakes will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursda...
Newspapers' relevance has never waned
October 3rd, 2009
Positive news about newspapers is good news to us — and we’ve got a little to share.
Since National Newspaper Week begins today, we celebrate those achievements with you, and off...
Losing family pet always rough
October 3rd, 2009
Without human offspring, dogs have always been like children for my wife and I. This week we’re grieving the loss of a family member.
Our pets give us so much love and fill lonely voi...
Children source of inspiration
October 3rd, 2009
My kids inspire me to be a better person. They test my patience, they make me laugh, they make me cry, they humble me.
I can always do better for them.
My daughter Anna has a special...
PRMC learns of computer breach
October 3rd, 2009
Although a server containing information for about 7,600 Plains Regional Medical Center mammography patients was hacked two years ago in North Carolina, the hospital administrator expects no ill co...
Dairy attrition continues
October 3rd, 2009
Ten dairies in Roosevelt and Curry counties have gone out of business since wholesale milk prices began dropping more than a year ago, a Dairy Farmers of America spokesman confirms.
Walter B...
Local briefs
October 3rd, 2009
Commission to hear MainStreet report
The Roosevelt County Commission is scheduled to hear the Portales MainStreet annual report and vote on the renewal of several contracts.
Th...
Hounds win team title at Cowboy Jamboree
October 3rd, 2009
STILLWATER, Okla. — Junior Richard Kogo of Kenya finished sixth and freshman Jacob Lozano of Hobbs was eighth Saturday, leading the Eastern New Mexico University men’s cross country tea...
Police calls
October 3rd, 2009
A sampling of calls received by the Portales Police Department from Sept. 28-Oct. 1.
Sept. 28
• 5:33 p.m., caller in the 1000 block of North Abilene reported the mo...
Tucumcari loses to Eunice
October 2nd, 2009
Turnovers doomed Tucumcari in its 48-27 loss against Eunice on Friday night. The visiting Rattlers (4-2) turned the ball over four times, which led to 14 points for the Cardinals. Tucumcari got wi...
Mountainair knocks CCS from unbeaten ranks
October 2nd, 2009
Jason Swann was pretty sure his Clovis Christian football team was about to face its stiffest challenge of the season Friday night. Turns out, he was right.
Mountainair put together a powerf...
Prep football capsules — Oct. 2
October 2nd, 2009
Melrose 64, Animas 22Records: Melrose 6-0, Animas 3-3Difference: Melrose scored on five plays of 30 yards or longer to stay unbeaten.Difference-makers: Melros...
Officials say it took a week to confirm H1N1 death
October 2nd, 2009
The New Mexico Department of Health waited a week to disclose a Roosevelt County baby died of the H1N1 virus because it took that long to confirm through testing, a department spokesman said Friday...
Meetings will address possible state budget cuts
October 2nd, 2009
The prospect of looming budget cuts by the Legislature has prompted Clovis Schools Superintendent Rhonda Seidenwurm to schedule a series of meetings with local and state officials.
Penny Bai...
Clovis man sentenced to 18 years on drug charges
October 2nd, 2009
A Clovis man is facing 18 years in prison on drug dealing charges.
James Sneed Jr., 43, of Clovis was found guilty Thursday by a Curry County jury of one count of trafficking cocaine and one...
Prep football scoreboard — Oct. 2
October 2nd, 2009
Class 5A
Clovis 31, Roswell Goddard 14
Class 2ATexico 21, Gruver, Texas, 12
Eunice 48, Tucumcari 27
Class 1A
Fort Sumner 29, Loving 17
Prep football scoreboard
October 2nd, 2009
Class 5A
Clovis 31, Roswell Goddard 14
Class 2ATexico 21, Gruver, Texas, 12
Eunice 48, Tucumcari 27
Class 1A
Fort Sumner 29, Loving 17
Sophomore Handler adds size, depth to Hounds' receiving corp
October 2nd, 2009
Homecoming time is upon Eastern New Mexico University, as those with Greyhound ties come back and feel at one with the football team.
It’s almost that way for sophomore Matt Handler &m...
ENMU braces for state funding cuts
October 2nd, 2009
Eastern New Mexico University President Steven Gamble said he expects substantial cuts in legislative funding for the school during a special session in October.
At Friday’s ENMU Board...
Weekend area prep football capsules
October 2nd, 2009
Gruver (1-3) at Texico (5-0)When: 6 p.m. todayLast week: Gruver had an open date. Texico defeated Hagerman 21-7.Last meeting: 2008, the Wolverines shut out th...
Thursday area volleyball summaries
October 2nd, 2009
Non-districtTexico 3, Lovington 0Texico 25 25 25Lovington 13 13 16
I've discovered a gem in TV land
October 1st, 2009
With everything on TV these days — from reality TV to game shows, special interests, food programs and sports and news — it’s hard not to find something to watch.
While I e...
Cowboys can offer simple solution
October 1st, 2009
This cowboy advice column is inspired by the Ventura County Star. Three cowboys answer questions about love and life.
DEAR TERRIFIC TRIO, I’ve just fallen in love...
Gun control should not be state mandated
October 1st, 2009
A year after its landmark ruling that the Second Amendment secures an individual, not collective, right to possess firearms, the Supreme Court signaled Wednesday it will accompany it with another h...
Life can slip away so easily
October 1st, 2009
Life has a way of being “daily.” We sometimes slide into complacency, taking life for granted. We are not guaranteed our number of years, but we can agree with Job 7:6 that our “d...
Artesia edges Lady Rams in five
October 1st, 2009
ARTESIA — The Portales Lady Rams battled back from a two-game deficit Thursday night, only to come up short in the end.
Trailing two games to none, Portales stayed alive by winning the...
Lawmakers disagree on distributing dairy money
October 1st, 2009
Lawmakers in Congress from eastern and western states disagreed Thursday on how to distribute $350 million in federal money designated to help dairy farmers.
Under an agreement set Wednesda...
Carter, Super 8, Fort family honored by ENMU
October 1st, 2009
A story of helping others after tragedy and contributions of time, effort and money make the recipients of this year’s Eastern New Mexico Foundation awards stand out.
Late ENMU Regent...
Breastfeeding event scheduled
October 1st, 2009
Women and babies will gather at sites around the world for the Ninth annual Breastfeeding Challenge 11 a.m. Saturday. Clovis mothers will gather at Greene Acres Park in Clovis.
Mothers and c...
Group collecting supplies for military personnel
October 1st, 2009
The 73rd SOS Wombat Wives Group is collecting personal supplies for wounded servicemen and women starting at 9 a.m. Saturday at Wal-Mart in Clovis.
Donated supplies will be part of Soldiers&...
Press Release: Fiesta set at St. Helen's Catholic Church
October 1st, 2009
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Phone: (575) 760-9884 or (575...
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