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Zias lose two at West Texas A&M tournament
November 29th, 2003
CANYON, Texas — Turnovers are still a problem, and the shooting comes and goes.
Still, the Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team got a pretty good idea of where it stands after rug...
Aggies knock Hounds to 2-2
November 29th, 2003
LAS CRUCES — Forward James Moore led four New Mexico State players in double figures with 19 points Saturday night and the Aggies pulled away in the second half to wallop Eastern New Mexico Universi...
Clovis hospital has doctor shortage
November 29th, 2003
If you dropped 20 new general practice physicians into Clovis’ pool of patients, they would hardly make a ripple.
That was how Plains Regional Medical Center’s new administrator Brian S. Bentley d...
Obits 11-30
November 29th, 2003
James Pettus, 61
Mr. James Pettus, 61, of Portales, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2003, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
He was born Oct. 16, 1942, at Owensboro, Ky., to Rose and Ed Pettus.
When h...
There is more to December than Christmas
November 29th, 2003
December never inspired enthusiasm around our house. We steadfastly refused to join Santa Claus in his annual extortion ploy, and we stopped having babies 40 years ago at the end of each year for inco...
Be nice this holiday; skip the shopping
November 29th, 2003
Well, Monday starts the last month of this year.
It seems like the year just got started. In a couple of weeks or so I’ll be so tired of the constant repetition of holiday songs I’ll be tempted...
Police hope to combat drunken driving
November 29th, 2003
The holiday season brings with it Christmas parties, time off from work and plenty of down time with family and friends.
It also brings with it drunk driving. More people calling taxi cabs from bars....
Local stores see high sales during busy weekend
November 29th, 2003
The Christmas shopping rush began bright and early for Portales shoppers and retail stores enjoyed a successful first day of Christmas shopping after Friday’s registers closed.
At Wal-Mart $29 DVD p...
Residents ready their homes for winter weather
November 29th, 2003
As gas prices rise and winter approaches, homeowners have a variety of options to keep energy bills low.
One of the best ways to cut costs on the gas bill is insulating your home, which can be pricey...
Elida resident had sweeth tooth, voice
November 28th, 2003
Name: Velma Pearson
Born: Dec. 2, 1910, in Stephenville, Texas, to Nora and Frank Hilburn
Died: Nov. 22, 2003
Family: Daughter, Peggy Jones (and husband Elmer) of Portales; six grandchildren, Jeffrey...
Green, music man, Eastern fan
November 28th, 2003
Joseph W. Green is the project director of GEAR UP, a program to help students prepare for college. He enjoys playing the trumpet, bowling, music and being in the mountains. He has donated time to sp...
Elliott sees good things ahead for Greyhounds
November 27th, 2003
Bud Elliott’s 10th season as Eastern New Mexico University’s football coach ended in disappointment, but hardly in discouragement.
Elliott, who will be 72 in December, intends to return next year...
When buying gifts, it's the thought that counts
November 27th, 2003
Trying to figure out what to get my loved ones for Christmas this past week got me started thinking about the favorite Christmas gifts I’ve received in my life.
Now some of these Christmas gifts sho...
Golfers raise money to build church in Africa
November 27th, 2003
Thanks to the generosity of Curry County golfers, a new church has been built in the far northwest region of the African nation of Kenya.
Wes Grau, a Curry County rancher, said he worked together with...
Give the gift of love this holiday
November 27th, 2003
The gift of love is available to all of us and there is no finer gift.
For many years the approaching holiday seasons for me turned into “‘tis the season to be stressful.” Cleaning, baking an...
Obits 11-28
November 27th, 2003
Winona Pierce Hicks
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Mission Garden of Memories in Clovis.
Mrs. Winona Pierce Hicks, 88, of Clovis died Nov. 27, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was...
Flu season is here, no cases reported in area
November 27th, 2003
Although flu is striking all around New Mexico, it seems to have had less effect on the local area. Not a single flu case has been reported so far in Roosevelt, Curry or Quay counties, authorities say...
Greyhounds face challenge against NMSU
November 26th, 2003
Eastern New Mexico University’s basketball teams return to the road this weekend against challenging opponents.
The men travel to Las Cruces for a 7:05 p.m. tipoff on Saturday against Division I New...
Area businesses get stocked for the holidays
November 26th, 2003
Freedom Newspapers
The days following Thanksgiving are traditionally known for holiday shopping — and area retailers are expecting no different this year.
Store owners and retail managers are gearin...
Residents, area officials give thanks
November 26th, 2003
The meaning of Thanksgiving Day, started in 1622 by a pilgrim named William Bradford, has not been lost in the Portales community.
Bradford declared the day of thanks after pilgrims cumulated a succe...
Program offers hope to those in need
November 26th, 2003
Freedom Newspapers
Salvation Army bell ringers stand at the entrances to stores, ringing their bells. When coins clink in little red kettles, shoppers have done something to help the unfortunate.
Bu...
Bellum picked for LSC-South volleyball team
November 25th, 2003
FREEDOM NEWSPAPERS
RICHARDSON, Texas — Junior outside hitter Anna Bellum represented the Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team on the All-LSC South squad, announced recently by the league of...
Floyd News
November 25th, 2003
Birthdays this week
Mary Goff, Nelson Rector
News and Event
l The Senior Center would like everyone to know that the building will be open on Thanksgiving evening if anyone would like to come play ga...
Elida News
November 25th, 2003
Birthdays
Nov. 29-Dec. 5
Bud Bilberry, Alan Daughtery, Jennie Howard, Tyler Anderson, Aubra King, Ann Lathrop, Tommy Richards, Paul Fine, Shelley Gilmore, Brook Reed, Glenda Anthony, Wes Fraze, Jenni...
Dora News
November 25th, 2003
Members of the Dora Church of Christ have been redoing the parsonage for their new preacher, Gary and Robin Simpson and family to get moved in. The Simpson’s have been staying in their fifth-wheel t...
South County News
November 25th, 2003
Commodity notice
Commodities are scheduled to be delivered to the old C & S station building for Dora the second week in December. You can watch for time and date since we don’t yet know.
In Causey...
News gathering will always have its detractors
November 25th, 2003
Sunday’s story on an Eastern New Mexico University group that calls itself pagans has spurred a few interesting e-mails and one phone call.
I’d like to reinforce that the group has chosen to use ...
ENMU considers changing dorm to all-male residence
November 25th, 2003
The days of women and men living in Lincoln Hall together may be over.
Eastern New Mexico University is considering changing Lincoln Hall from a co-ed dormitory to all male. The move could be made bec...
Detainees accuse jailer of sex-crimes
November 25th, 2003
l Check of one alleged victim’s past shows no history of false allegations
By Ryan Lengerich
Freedom Newspapers
Ryan_Lengerich@link.freedom.com
TUCUMCARI — A Quay County Juvenile Detention Center...
Portales has options for beer-wine license
November 25th, 2003
Portales has two windows in which it could hold an election related to beer and wine licenses in 2004.
City officials plan to meet to talk about their options at 7 p.m. on Dec. 2 at City Hall.
The ear...
Mayor's Christmas Tree to kick off holiday season
November 25th, 2003
It will begin to look and sound a lot like Christmas in Portales this evening with the official lighting of the Mayor’s Christmas tree at 5:30 p.m. at Portales City Hall.
The 16th annual Mayor’s C...
Clovis approves measures for cheese plant
November 25th, 2003
CLOVIS — Clovis city commissioners approved three items related to wastewater infrastructure for Southwest Cheese at a special meeting Monday.
The items were a memorandum of understanding between th...
Portales chooses new city manager
November 25th, 2003
By Tony Parra
PNT Staff Writer
tony_parra@link.freedom.com
The verdict is in and the city of Portales will usher in a new city manager when Debi Lee of Hobbs takes over the position in mid-December.
...
ENMU community has varied Thanksgiving plans
November 25th, 2003
The Thanksgiving break means time with family and friends, but for some members of the Eastern New Mexico University family, one of the elements will be missing for this year’s Thanksgiving break.
E...
ENMU News and Notes, Nov. 25
November 25th, 2003
New Mexico men’s basketball coach Shawn Scanlan was disappointed with the Greyhounds’ defensive showing in Saturday’s 90-82 loss to 16th-ranked Northwest Missouri State in the championship game...
Obituaries, Nov. 25
November 24th, 2003
GARY HATCH
Services: 3:30 p.m. Monday at the First United Methodist Church in Portales.
Mr. Gary Hatch, 54, of Portales, died Friday, Nov. 21, 2003, near Roswell.
He was born on Jan. 11, 1949, in P...
Tatum sweeps Broncos in opening games
November 24th, 2003
FLOYD — Tatum’s annoying full-court press forced the Floyd Broncos to cough up the ball more times in 32 minutes than an average pee-wee football team does in one season.
With two more turnovers,...
Texico finishes off perfect season with 1A title
November 22nd, 2003
LOVING — Texico finished the season unbeaten but not unchallenged.
Locked in a dogfight with District 3-1A rival Loving, the top-ranked Wolverines scored two touchdowns in the span of 1 1/2 minutes...
Clovis knocked out of football playoffs
November 22nd, 2003
Rio Grande did something to an Eric Roanhaus-coached team that no one has been able to do for more than a quarter of a century — beat the Clovis Wildcats in the first round of the playoffs.
The Rave...
Zias upended by Fort Lewis
November 22nd, 2003
PHOENIX — Despite having only one player reach double figures in scoring, Fort Lewis College defeated Eastern New Mexico 63-60 in the championship game of the Canyon Classic at Grand Canyon Universi...
Greyhounds split games at tourney
November 22nd, 2003
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Northwest Missouri State, ranked No. 16 in the NCAA Division II preseason poll, stayed perfect on the season with a 90-82 win over Eastern New Mexico in the championship game of the...
Officials optimistic about plans for cheese plant
November 22nd, 2003
By Glen Seeber
Freedom Newspapers
Glen_Seeber@link.freedom.com
If funding for an expansion to Clovis’ wastewater treatment plant is approved during a special city commission meeting on Monday, groun...
Perfect Life: Something for which to be thankful
November 22nd, 2003
Well, here we are three-fourths of the way through November already. This Thursday will be Thanksgiving Day. Time sure slips by when we’re having fun, doesn’t it?
I have such an enjoyable life t...
Quality quotes and jokes never get old
November 22nd, 2003
I’m addicted to collecting memorable quotes. I can’t help it. I have shoeboxes full. My wife Marilyn often called me a poor man’s “Reader’s Digest” looking for a bathroom.
At one time I t...
Cannon hosts tribute to Dos Stewart
November 22nd, 2003
Cannon Air Force Base commander Col. Robert “Rowdy” Yates knew Doc Stewart was popular at the highest levels of the Air Force. So when Cannon decided to host a reception for Stewart on Friday even...
Public Record 11-23
November 22nd, 2003
The following marriage certificates were recently filed in the Roosevelt County Courthouse:
l Jesse Aaron Lucy, 27, and Abigail Carrie Jones, 26, both of Portales.
l Steven Ray Johnson, 44, and Lisa A...
Churches to serve free Thanksgiving dinner
November 22nd, 2003
Central Christian and St. Helen Catholic Church have joined forces to host a free community Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday at the Memorial Building.
Organizers say the traditio...
Pagan group out to dispel false myths
November 22nd, 2003
They don’t worship the devil. They don’t prick voodoo dolls with pins. And while some members call themselves Wiccans, or witches, they say they don’t attempt to impose evil spells on their enem...
Former Portales officer woulded while on duty
November 22nd, 2003
Staff and wire reports
CARLSBAD — Two Carlsbad police officers were hospitalized Friday, one in critical condition, after being wounded in a shootout with a man they had been chasing. The man was ki...
Hounds, Zias win in tourney openers
November 22nd, 2003
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Clovis junior Irshaun Pinckney led four Eastern New Mexico University players in double figures with 16 points Friday night as the Greyhounds rallied from a 10-point deficit in the...
'Creative Living' ventures into home-decorating methods
November 21st, 2003
Information on creating storage units, making a coat rack and home decorating will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at noon on Tuesday and at 2 p.m. on Saturday. (All times are Mountain...
Causey man had wild pets, caring spirit
November 21st, 2003
J.D. Freeman had two turkeys named Thanksgiving and Christmas that followed him around and would sit on a back porch swing with him.
“J.D. just had a spirit for animals. He loved those pet turkeys,...
James Kratzer — Personalities Plus
November 21st, 2003
James A. Kratzer has lived in Portales eight years. He is active with the Friends of the Library chapter for the Portales Public Library and enjoys reading, sports, bowling, cycling, volleyball and lo...
Howard, Wiley earn LSC first team honors
November 20th, 2003
RICHARDSON, Texas — Junior linebacker Jeff Howard and junior cornerback Antonio Wiley represented Eastern New Mexico University on the All-Lone Star Conference South Division first-team defense, ann...
Don't forget to give thanks this year
November 20th, 2003
The malls are decked with boughs of holly and Christmas spirit is in the air — and it ain’t even Thanksgiving yet.
Regardless of what retailers think, the Christmas season doesn’t begin until th...
Doc Stewart deserving thanks from region
November 20th, 2003
One of eastern New Mexico’s more prominent citizens will receive a public thank-you today. Few are more deserving than Doc Stewart.
The longtime area car dealer and Committee of Fifty member will be...
Old Cannon buildings are becoming more modernized
November 20th, 2003
Thanks to extra funding provided by Congress on Nov. 12, Cannon Air Force Base will be able to replace some World War II-era buildings and add more runway lighting to improve pilot safety.
The work wi...
Preaching through rap
November 20th, 2003
Speakers blared. Fans clapped. And a jean-clad man on the stage belted out rap music lyrics before an audience of revved-up teenagers.
The scene might have been mistaken for a rap concert filled with...
Be thankful for God's greatness
November 20th, 2003
After retirement 10 years ago, I mustered up courage and walked into the News-Tribune office and introduced myself. I asked if I might volunteer a weekly column, the goal being to share my faith. The...
Local church sponsors giant food giveaway
November 20th, 2003
Members of Trinity Family Center feel God has blessed the church, and in return, they want to share that blessing with others by hosting a food giveaway.
With the help of an anonymous donor, the churc...
Rams' fans can reminisce with Zias' game
November 19th, 2003
The Portales girls basketball team opens its season on Dec. 2, but those looking to reminisce might want to wait for a Dec. 16 game at Greyhound Arena.
The Eastern New Mexico University women’s team...
Dora hopes to rebound from losing season
November 19th, 2003
The Dora Lady Coyotes are hoping this season yields one, two and three-point victories, not losses.
They’re hoping last year’s young squad now has the experience to fight through the pressure of...
City honors 'citizen of the century'
November 19th, 2003
Mayor David Lansford and the Clovis City Commission will declare Friday “Doc Stewart Day” at the City Commission meeting at 5:15 p.m. today in the North Annex of Carver-Curry Public Library.
Gov....
Smokers put out your butts
November 19th, 2003
To puff or not to puff.
That’s the question many smokers are faced with today during the Great American Smoke Out, a day designated to help smokers to kick the habit — if not for good — for at...
Cannon awarded for nation's best maintenance
November 19th, 2003
The 27th Fighter Wing Maintenance Group at Cannon Air Force Base has won the 2003 Daedalian award, Air Combat Command announced in a news release Tuesday morning.
“Winning this award is the culminat...
Dairiconcepts seeks $20 million for new equipment
November 19th, 2003
Portales-based Dairiconcepts is asking the Portales City Council to increase a multi-million dollar bond for additional equipment needed for the company’s growth.
The New Mexico Industrial Revenue B...
Ute Water Project making progress
November 19th, 2003
LOGAN — Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority board members said Wednesday they were encouraged by a recent trip to Washington.
Clovis Mayor and ENMRWA board president David Lansford, Portales Ma...
Obits 11-20
November 19th, 2003
Chloe May, 69
Chloe Ann May, 69, of Menlo Park, Calif., formerly of Portales, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003, at her home.
She was born on Oct. 10, 1934, to Al and Ercel Garten.
She graduated from Porta...
Elida News
November 18th, 2003
Birthdays Nov. 22-28
Emily Hamilton, Bennie Jimenez, Jeff Bilberry, Clayton Ford, Margaret Wilcox, Tommy Hogg, Carolina Jimenez, Brad Maulden and Annette Richards.
Anniversaries
Mr. and Mrs. Jake Ho...
South County News
November 18th, 2003
Light showers were scattered all over this area and was accompanied by a cold spell, however, there was no report of any snow flakes anywhere. The rain stopped the harvest in the eastern part of our a...
Dora News
November 18th, 2003
The past day or so our local farmers have been able to do a little more harvesting of crops. The damp weather and showers stopped it all for a while last week. Cotton strippers and combines were busy...
Floyd News
November 18th, 2003
Birthdays this week:
Panny Bigler, Delbert Rector.
News and Events
l A reminder to fill out and turn in your questionnaire regarding mail drop off times. This is important for the Postmaster to repo...
Obits 11-19
November 18th, 2003
Barney Smith, 73
Barney Joe Smith, 73, of Bowie, Texas, a yard supervisor in the oil field, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003, at Bowie Memorial Hospital in Bowie.
He was born on March 1, 1930, in Floyd.
H...
Chamber banquet honors community
November 18th, 2003
Award winners announced at Tuesday’s Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce annual banquet have two things in common — they’re all successful and they all attribute that success to their communi...
County talks taxes for jail space
November 18th, 2003
The Roosevelt County Commission at Tuesday’s meeting discussed the probability of raising taxes to fund additional space for the county detention center.
The cost would run between $3.6 to $5.2 mil...
City cracking down on book borrowers
November 18th, 2003
Local librarians scored a major victory in the never-ending battle to recoup books when the Portales City Council adopted an ordinance that would make not returning a book a petty misdemeanor.
The ord...
D.A. Carter seeks funding, office space
November 18th, 2003
The Roosevelt County District Attorney’s Office has been so cramped for space that at one point employees there used an area near the kitchen sink to file their cases.
A similar shortage of personne...
ENMU News and Notes
November 17th, 2003
IT’S PRETTY HARD TO win a basketball game with 31 turnovers.
Of course, it helps if you dominate the boards 59-33 and shoot 22 of 27 from the free throw line.
All those numbers accompanied Sunday’...
Zias win season opener
November 17th, 2003
COLORADO SPRINGS — Eastern New Mexico University’s starting front line combined for 36 points and 31 rebounds on Sunday and the Zias defeated Colorado-Colorado Springs 65-55 in the women’s baske...
Cannon maintainance contends for top award
November 17th, 2003
By Darrell Todd Maurina
Freedom Newspapers
Darrell_Maurina@link.freedom.com
Cannon Air Force Base is a finalist for a top Air Force award — the best maintenance group in Air Combat Command.
A team...
City welcomes new development director
November 17th, 2003
By Tony Parra
PNT Staff Writer
Tony_Parra@link.freedom.com
The position of community development director has been filled by Darla Wilhoit, who will work in conjunction with Community Development Exec...
Zias' basketball team prepares for new season
November 15th, 2003
PORTALES — Players on this year’s Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball roster range from point guards playing shooting guard (and vice versa) to forwards playing center.
They also co...
ENMU ends season with 3 straight losses
November 15th, 2003
By Dave Wagner
CNJ SPORTS WRITER
dave_wagner@link.freedom.com
BLACKWATER DRAW — Even doubling the opposition in total yardage couldn’t save the struggling Eastern New Mexico University football te...
Lady Rams cruise to state championship
November 15th, 2003
ROSWELL — A Portales-Lovington volleyball match to end all Portales-Lovington volleyball matches never materialized.
Seniors Erika Cook and Kelly Parkey led the way with eight kills each, and Portal...
Public Record 11-16
November 15th, 2003
The following marriage certificates were recently filed in the Roosevelt County Courthouse:
l Carl J. White, 60, and Mattie Carolyn Shipman, 57, both of Lubbock.
The following dispositions were rece...
Obits 11-16
November 15th, 2003
J.D. Freeman, 83
J. D. Freeman, 83, of Causey, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born on Oct. 9, 1920, in Wade, Okla., to Pairlee and John S. Freeman.
Mr. Fre...
Scientific names could be simplified
November 15th, 2003
Guess what? I’m confused.
That’s no big surprise to anybody who has been reading this column awhile. What am I confused about this time? Well, I recently heard that humans and chimpanzees have b...
Decoding phrases for the married man
November 15th, 2003
You ladies undoubtedly want to go in the other room and talk about whatever it is you talk about when you get together, because we guys will be smoking cigars in here, talking football, and we’ll fl...
Attorneys have opposing views on sex offender laws
November 15th, 2003
New laws passed recently by the New Mexico legislature markedly increase penalties for sex offenders whose victims are children. Two criminal defense attorneys who have handled sex-related cases in th...
Service errors cost Zias at LSC tournament
November 13th, 2003
CANYON, Texas — In a relatively even match, service problems were costly to the Eastern New Mexico University Zias Thursday night.
ENMU had 13 service errors — many at critical times — and just...
Greyhounds looking for win to end season
November 13th, 2003
Veteran Eastern New Mexico University football coach Bud Elliott doesn’t talk much about the possibility of winning his 200th game as a college head coach.
Right now, he just wants to see the Greyho...
Tatum sweeps Elida in 1A quarterfinals
November 13th, 2003
ROSWELL — Elida was making its first trip to the state volleyball tournament in 13 years and it showed.
With the Lady Tigers battling nervousness early, Tatum got out of the gate quickly en route to...
Being cheap can pay off in a big way
November 13th, 2003
You’ve heard the phrase, “A penny for your thoughts?”
Well, cheapskates like me don’t even want to pay that much. We’d rather wait to see the printed version, assuming it’s free.
I’m so...
Local pastor to head state convention
November 13th, 2003
By Darrell Todd Maurina
Freedom Newspapers
Darrell_Maurina@link.freedom.com
The pastor of one of Portales’ largest churches recently added to his list of responsibilities. On Oct. 29, the Rev. Phili...
Lady Tigers to face Tatum in first round
November 13th, 2003
The Elida Lady Tigers are already one step closer to a Class 1A state volleyball title than they were last year.
The Lady Tigers meet Tatum Lady Coyotes in the quarterfinals of the state tournament at...
Floyd football star hopeful for hoop opener
November 13th, 2003
THE RIGHT KNEE of Floyd senior Chance Chenault may be wiped out for now, but the same can’t be said on his future as a high school athlete.
Chenault took a hard hit to the knee during Floyd’s 50-4...
Zias turn around season
November 13th, 2003
A month or so ago, it looked like neither the Eastern New Mexico University nor Texas Woman’s volleyball teams were postseason contenders.
Both recovered, though, making it to the Lone Star Conferen...
Police searching for suspected killer
November 11th, 2003
A man with ties to eastern New Mexico who is suspected of killing two Oklahoma residents last month is still on the loose. But Oklahoma police officials believe they have him contained.
Scott James Ei...
Obits 11-12
November 11th, 2003
Dorothy Beach, 74
Dorothy Reid Beach, 74, of Albuquerque, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2003, at Lovelace Hospital in Albuquerque.
She was born Nov. 21, 1928, in Collingsworth County, Texas, to T.C. And Tommi...
Floyd News
November 11th, 2003
Birthdays this week:
Justin Whitecotton, Lewis Gregory, Darcee Chenault.
News and Events
• The Floyd Postmaster has sent out questionnaires regarding pickup times of outgoing mail. They ask that...
Elida News
November 11th, 2003
Birthdays Nov. 15-21
Darcee Chenault, Kit Pettigrew, Annie Connelly, Hazel Holmes, Debby Canon, Wanda Chenault and Nathan Erdmann.
Anniversaries: Mr. and Mrs. Dan Howard and Mr. and Mrs. Joe West.
Sta...
South County News
November 11th, 2003
As we stroll mentally down memory lane we recall so many from our combined areas of Rogers, Causey, Lingo, Bleuit, Milnesand, Crossroads, Garrison, Richland, Hiway, Pep, Longs, Red Lake, Hope, Dora an...
Dora News
November 11th, 2003
Terry Varnelle says not much grain is being brought in at the Rogers Elevator from local dry-land farms. He owns the elevator at Rogers and the one at Goodland over in Texas. So there is more from the...
Letters to the Editor
November 11th, 2003
TV network makes bad decisions
CBS television shot itself in the foot when it made a television movie about the Reagans that, to put it mildly, took creative license with the facts.
But the television...
Economic forum to expand on ideas to improce community
November 11th, 2003
By Tony Parra
PNT Staff Writer
Tony_Parra@link.freedom.com
The economic development forum’s follow-up session is slated for 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday at Eastern New Mexico University. The f...
UTEP holds off Zias
November 10th, 2003
EL PASO, Texas — The University of Texas-El Paso ran off an 18-2 spurt over the first eight-plus minutes of the second half Sunday and defeated Eastern New Mexico University 70-55 in a women’s bas...
Motivational speaker to ‘sprinkle’ people with ideas
November 10th, 2003
Sprinklisms are set to come to Eastern New Mexico University tonight.
That’s motivational speaker Jonathan Sprinkles’ way of inspiring audiences throughout the country.
Sprinkles will present a s...
Officials present goals for school
November 10th, 2003
PNT Staff
School officials representing all eight Portales schools presented goals for improving various programs and learning techniques at the Portales Municipal School Board meeting Monday night.
A...
City on its way to finding new manager
November 10th, 2003
By Tony Parra
PNT Staff Writer
Tony_Parra@link.freedom.com
And then there were two. The Portales City Council narrowed it’s choice for city manager to two candidates on Monday after an executive ses...
Hounds win exhibition game
November 8th, 2003
Junior college transfer Kennis Green scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds Saturday night to lead Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team past the New Mexico All-Stars 106-58 in a pre...
Public Record 11-9
November 8th, 2003
The following marriage certificates were recently field in the Roosevelt County Courthouse:
l Tracey Harald Hurd, 20, of Portales, and Danielle Janette Gruss, 21, of Clovis.
l Gildaro Cano, 27, and A...
Help be a part of the bromhidrosis solution
November 8th, 2003
I have been receiving a number of suggestions for topics lately. I really appreciate the input. After all, nobody has a patent on ideas.
These suggestions have ranged from what to wear on Halloween...
November has more history than you'd think
November 8th, 2003
Today’s lesson: November history and science stuff.
You’ve probably noticed lately that the days are entirely too short. A fellow barely gets out of bed before it’s supper, and it will be next A...
Obits 11-9
November 8th, 2003
Olen Lowe, 90
Olen Lowe, 90, of Portales, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
He was born Nov. 28, 1912, in Fairplay, Mo., to Nora and Walter Lowe.
Mr. Olen...
Local officials have mixed-views on legislative session
November 8th, 2003
By Darrell Todd Maurina
Freedom Newspapers
Darrell_Maurina@link.freedom.com
Local elected officials praised the recent decision to increase sex-offender penalties, but didn’t have much else good to...
Miss Native American crowned at ENMU
November 8th, 2003
By Helena Rodriguez
Freedom Newspapers
Helena_Rodriguez@link.freedom.com
The new Miss Native American ENMU will use her crown and title to be an ambassador for Eastern New Mexico University’s Nativ...
Portales honors veterans
November 8th, 2003
War veterans define Veterans Day as one of remembrance and appreciation to those who served our country in war. Portales will do its part with events commemorating veterans this week.
American Legi...
Rams can still impact playoff race
November 6th, 2003
One team will look for a chance to extend the 2003 football season tonight, the other a chance to build momentum for 2004.
The Portales Rams represent half of the playoff equation in District 4-3A in...
Greyhounds face struggling West Texas A&M
November 6th, 2003
It’s a long road back to respectability for the West Texas A&M football team, but second-year coach Ronnie Jones thinks the Buffaloes are headed in the right direction.
WT brings a potent offense an...
ENMU runners have work cut out for them
November 6th, 2003
Eastern New Mexico University cross country coach Greg LaSage knows his Greyhounds and Zias have their work cut out in Saturday’s South Central Region meet at Commerce, Texas.
“The teams that beat...
Temporary jails could be remedy to overcrowding
November 6th, 2003
Faced with jail overcrowding and spending money to house prisoners out of county, members of the Curry and Roosevelt county commissions met with representatives of a portable building company on Thurs...
Hats off to our veterans
November 6th, 2003
Tuesday has been designated Veterans Day. Words fail me as I try to express my gratitude to those who sacrificed so much. I think every day is a day to honor these heroes!
Some soldier paid the price...
Gay bishop causes controversy
November 6th, 2003
Sunday’s consecration of Gene Robinson of New Hampshire as the first openly gay bishop in the Episcopal Church has led to protests from many in the denomination.
The Rev. John Rollinson, pastor of C...
Obits 11-7
November 6th, 2003
Joyce Wilson, 76
Mrs. Ruby Joyce Bell Wilson, 76, of Portales, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003, at her home.
She was born on May 6, 1927, in Santa Anna, Texas, to Cora Lee and Conrad T. Bell.
She was rai...
City council could modify transit service
November 6th, 2003
The Portales City Council is thinking about modifying the Portales Area Transit program, which may include a $20,000 budget cut toward funding for the 2004/2005 fiscal year.
City Council members say t...
Elida may face Vixens again
November 5th, 2003
By Tony Parra
PNT Staff Writer
tony_parra@link.freedom.com
FORT SUMNER — The Elida Lady Tigers and Fort Sumner Vixens are looking at a possible fourth matchup this season when they compete this week...
Rams' game changed to earlier time
November 5th, 2003
Whether The Portales volleyball team makes the state tournament or gets eliminated on Saturday is still up in the air. But everybody will know three hours earlier now.
The New Mexico Activities Associ...
Lack of personnel at D.A. office causes concern
November 5th, 2003
Local law enforcement officials say they are concerned about a perceived shortage of personnel at the Roosevelt County District Attorney’s Office. Officers say they sometimes have to act as attorney...
Police: Six Portales gang members arrested
November 5th, 2003
A Portales gang known for toting guns, spraying graffiti in parks and harassing youngsters recently lost six members to the Tucumcari Juvenile Detention Center, police said.
Portales police said the s...
Obits 11-6
November 5th, 2003
Joyce Wilson, 76
Joyce Wilson, 76, of Portales, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003, at her home.
Arrangements will be announced by Wheeler Mortuary of Portales.
Services are pending.
...
Carpenter adjusting to college basketball
November 4th, 2003
Matt Carpenter used to step on the Greyhound Arena floor as part of an annual tradition called the Eastern Plains Athletic Conference basketball tournament.
Now he steps on the court as part of a dail...
Portales basketball squads prep for season
November 4th, 2003
While one Portales basketball squad looks to repeat, the other hopes it can reload.
Practices started Monday for the girls and boys squads at Portales High School. Both teams are currently waiting on...
ENMU News and Notes, Nov. 4
November 4th, 2003
SINCE BUD ELLIOTT WAS unable to achieve the 200th win of his 36-year college coaching career against longtime conference power Texas A&M-Kingsville, getting it this week against rival West Texas A&M w...
Eclectic singer entertains audience
November 4th, 2003
From deeply-moving to toe-tapping to whimsical, Golden-Globe winning songstress Lila Downs charmed a Clovis audience Tuesday night at Marshall Auditorium.
Downs’ concert was well-attended, featuring...
Talking spirits
November 4th, 2003
Portales voters in the March general election may have an opportunity to decide whether local restaurant owners can serve beer and wine with food.
City Council member Gary Watkins said at Tuesday nigh...
Floyd News
November 4th, 2003
Birthdays Nov. 5 -12
Amanda Potter
News and Events
l There is a Fire Department meeting on Thursday at 7 p.m.
l The City Council will meet Monday at 7 p.m. in the Community Building
l The School Boar...
Elida News
November 4th, 2003
Birthdays Nov. 8-14
Harold Anthony, Autumn Shrock, Toni Williamson, Aaron Tryell King, Marsha Dannelley, Amma Diaz, Carol Fine, Kendall Terry, Alan Rogers and Pat Winters.
Volleyball
The varsity gir...
South County News
November 4th, 2003
Ranching
In spite of the extremely dry season in the area, there is good news. So far there have been no grass fires in this ranching vicinity. Grass is short due to the grazing and dry weather so spr...
Dora News
November 4th, 2003
Harvest is still in full swing around Dora and Rogers. There are several fields of milo being combined now. The grain can looks well considering a season of poor weather.
Wilcher
Spook Wilcher was ta...
Program gives life to bone marrow disease patients
November 4th, 2003
The “Give Life” program will be in full force on Thursday from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Roosevelt General Hospital in an attempt to receive donors for bone marrow transplants.
The National Marrow Donor...
County to spend big bucks upgrading courthouse computers
November 4th, 2003
The Roosevelt County Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved to spend $200,000 to upgrade computer hardware and software at the Roosevelt County Courthouse. The upgrade will allow employees to wor...
Officials help convenience stores follow safety guidlines
November 3rd, 2003
Area convenience store owners say proposed regulations by the state Environment Department aimed at making the stores safer for clerks and customers duplicate what they already do.
But an Environment...
Obits 11-04
November 3rd, 2003
Boyd Taylor, 83
Mr. Boyd Taylor, 83, of Portales, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2003, at Laurel Plains Nursing Center in Clovis.
He was born on May 21, 1920, in Dawson County, Texas, to Ruth and Bud Taylor....
Airmen face harsh reality during training exercise
November 3rd, 2003
The mission: Take a bare piece of ground and make it into an air base capable of receiving the Air Force’s most advanced aircraft.
Personnel with Cannon Air Force Base’s 27th Mission Support Grou...
Mayors ask state for water funding
November 3rd, 2003
The mayors of Clovis, Portales and Tucumcari faced tough questioning from state Water Trust Board members when they went before the board in Santa Fe on Monday to request money for the Ute Water Proje...
Furniture store raises money for breat cancer research
November 3rd, 2003
The First Annual “Sit On It To Win It” fund-raising competition raised a healthy ammount of money for the American Cancer Society for breast cancer research over the weekend.
The fund-raising com...
Kingsville hands Hounds third loss
November 1st, 2003
KINGSVILLE, Texas — Junior quarterback Daniel Taylor survived five sacks by Eastern New Mexico University, throwing for 322 yards and four touchdowns Saturday night to lead Texas A&M-Kingsville past...
Q&A: Greyhound football coach Bud Elliott
November 1st, 2003
Harold “Bud” Elliott is Greyhound football, and Greyhound football is Bud Elliott. Elliott is in season No. 10 with Eastern New Mexico University, at the tail-end of a career that has taken him th...
Zia soccer avoids LSC cellar
November 1st, 2003
The first-year Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer team assured itself on Friday that it won’t finish at the bottom of the Lone Star Conference this season.
The Zias got two goals in a sp...
Obits 11-02
November 1st, 2003
Dewey Preston
Jameson, 96
Dewey Preston Jameson, 96, a longtime resident of Clovis, died on Oct. 30, 2003 at the Good Samaritan Retirement Village in Las Cruces.
Jameson was born July 9, 1907, near D...
Space missions should accomplish more for the money
November 1st, 2003
I’m confused again. It seems the older I get the easier that happens.
This time it’s really getting me spaced out. Well, I suppose I should simply say what’s on my beleaguered mind. OK, here i...
It is time for filler-writers to get their reward
November 1st, 2003
Back in the good old days of my misspent youth (When I became well known for asking President Lincoln’s wife, “Other than that, Ma’am, how was the opera?”) newspapers printed what were called...
Public Record 11-2
November 1st, 2003
The following divorces were recently filed in the Roosevelt County District Court:
Karen Lynn Melton and Mickey Dean Melton.
The following certificates of marriage were recently filed in the Rooseve...
Local seniors share knowledge, love with kids
November 1st, 2003
Frances Aragon may not remember all the names of her foster grandchildren, but she loves them all the same.
“I forget names and faces, but I know it’s one of them when they call me ‘grandma,’...
First female deputy sheriff remembers her days of law enforcement
November 1st, 2003
Roosevelt County’s first female deputy sheriff didn’t earn mounds of respect from fellow male deputies right away. But Nancy Cox didn’t allow her male co-workers — who initially sent her on pr...
Poor weather puts damper on fall harvest
November 1st, 2003
A stretch of hot and dry weather during the summer had a negative impact on the harvest of produce on area farms.
And too often when moisture did arrive, it came in the form of hail, which in large si...
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