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Fishing report — Nov. 30
November 30th, 2011
This fishing report is provided by the Department of Game and Fish.
East-Central,
including the Pecos River
Coyote Creek — The flow is 2.4 cfs. No report.
Police blotter — Dec. 1
November 30th, 2011
Recent samplings of calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police reports:
Friday
• At 5:05 p.m., an officer was dispatched to...
ENMU capsules — Dec. 1
November 30th, 2011
Men
ENMU (7-1) at Texas A&M-Kingsville (5-3)
When: 7 p.m. (MST) today in the Lone Star Conference opener for both teams,
Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9
Meetings watch: Redistricting public hearing
November 30th, 2011
The Portales City Council held the first of two public hearings Tuesday to receive the options for redistricting.
Sterling Fluharty, consultant with Southwest Political Services, gave the pr...
My turn: Hometown girl pays tribute to her roots
November 30th, 2011
Sandy Fields is a true daughter of Portales, granddaughter of the peanut-growing Bordens and the furniture-selling Caltons. She and her contractor husband, Gary, were sweethearts at Portales High...
Press release: Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. announces new store to ope...
November 30th, 2011
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (11/30/11) – Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. (“Hibbett”), the national sporting goods retailer based in Birmingham, Ala., is pleased to announce the execution of a l...
Wednesday morning briefing: Big bands, a test of strength and a he los...
November 30th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.
Big band sounds
Dance the night away Saturday to the Eastern New Mexico University Jazz Ensemble.
...
Secretary of Higher Education speaks in Portales
November 29th, 2011
New Mexico’s secretary of higher education cautioned leaders from across eastern New Mexico to get on board with his latest initiative or face falling behind.
The call to action by Jos...
Their view: Navigators can’t replace insurance agents
November 29th, 2011
Janet Trautwein, CEO of the National Association of Health Underwriters, offers this view on federal heath reform:
Officials recently released 244 pages’ worth of regulat...
Gays pressing for equal benefits
November 29th, 2011
The dismal failure by the congressional “super committee” to deal with the nation’s debt crisis leaves the Department of Defense facing automatic $55-billion-a-year spending cuts...
Gingrich right on immigration viewpoint
November 29th, 2011
Genuine, Reagan-era conservatives will thank Newt Gingrich for his reasonable statement about immigration. In a Republican debate last week, Gingrich said: “I don’t see how the party th...
ENMU briefs — Nov. 30
November 29th, 2011
Membership drive being held
KENW-TV’s Winterfest 2011 membership drive is Friday through Dec. 11.
Show your support to KENW-TV by volunteering your time to answer telepho...
Empty Stocking Fund: Family S
November 29th, 2011
Today’s focus: Family S
Household members: 4
Children: 2 (ages 10 and 7)
Special circumstance: This family needs help this year because the hu...
Tuesday morning briefing: Christmas, a pajama party and a Hollywood tr...
November 29th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.
Christmas banquet
Clovis Christian Schools present “Jesus, Light of the World” 6 p.m. Friday a...
Nov. 29 — Dora news
November 28th, 2011
Yearbooks orders being taken
Sponsor Karen Cone and the Dora yearbook staff are encouraging everyone to order the 2011-12 yearbook now, while the price is still $45. After Dec. 1, the...
Empty Stocking Fund: Family P
November 28th, 2011
Today’s focus: Family P
Household members: 4
Children: 2 (ages 9 and 8)
Special circumstance: They need help this year because the parents hav...
Approximately 60 apply for Hounds football job
November 28th, 2011
ENMU athletic director Jeff Geiser said the school hopes to have its head football coaching position filled by the end of next week.
Mark Ribaudo resigned Nov. 15 upon request after seven lo...
Make holiday shopping local affair
November 27th, 2011
Saturday, Nov. 26, is Small Business Shopping Day. Be that as it may, why not allow every day, especially during Christmas shopping season, to be the day to shop locally, the day to patronize and s...
Senior happenings — Nov. 27
November 27th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities.
Tuesday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 9 a.m.-10 a.m., In Touch With Your Feelings by M...
School menus — Nov. 27
November 27th, 2011
Clovis elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. Lunch — Cheesy chicken fettucini, ranch salad, mixed veggies and fruit, garlic cheddar biscuit.
Tuesday: Breakfast &...
Club notes — Nov. 27
November 27th, 2011
Encanto Garden Club
Vice President Marcella Roy presided at the November meeting of Encanto Garden Club. Refreshments were served by Jane Rybolt as the business meeting began.
...
On the shelves — Nov. 27
November 27th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow: An Autobiography of the Life, Love, and Loss of a Northchurch girl” by Lind...
Searching for a cure for life’s screwups
November 27th, 2011
While sitting next to a 20-something young woman on the airplane, I shook a handful of peanut butter M&M’s into my palm. She said, “I wish I’d bought some of those, too.&rdqu...
Hounds beat OPSU, extend streak to six
November 26th, 2011
GOODWELL, Okla. — Senior forward Curtis Wilkinson shot 10-of-11 from the floor en route to a season-best 20 points off the bench and Eastern New Mexico University’s men extended their w...
Their view: Raising minimum wage would be best stimulus
November 26th, 2011
Green presidential candidate Jill Stein took note of the intense efforts of retailers to stimulate demand with Black Friday spending sprees:
“We all want an economy in wh...
Old laws in need of new analysis
November 26th, 2011
During a period of deep reflection and painstaking research, which basically involved sitting in an easy chair and playing computer poker while grasping for a column idea, I had an epiphany.
Financier invested wealth in education
November 26th, 2011
Education reforms come and go, usually with little impact. But one person who made a difference for the better was Ted Forstmann, who died Nov. 20 in New York City at age 71. Forstmann made a fort...
Police blotter — Nov. 27
November 26th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls made to Portales law enforcement, according to police reports:
Nov. 20
• A man told officers that someone had broken out the driver’...
Empty Stocking Fund: Family N
November 26th, 2011
Today’s focus: Family N.
Household members: 5.
Children: 3 (ages 2, 5 and 9)
Special circumstance: The husband has been out of work since he w...
My turn: Which gender is better suited to lead?
November 26th, 2011
In Newsweek, Moshe Dayan’s widow, Ruth Dayan, 95, expressed pessimism about peace between Israelis and Arabs.
“I long for the old Israel…It was about living together, work...
McGee: Street names have interesting origins
November 25th, 2011
Have you ever wondered where some street names come from? I’m sure folks who pass through our High Plains towns might ponder the naming of John Doe Street in Clovis or Chicago Avenue in Porta...
Empty Stocking Fund: Family U
November 25th, 2011
Today’s focus: Family U.
Household members: 5.
Children: 3 (ages 2, 3, and 7)
Special circumstance: Family U has relocated to Clovis from Ariz...
In Search of Ponies: Animals can eat themselves to death
November 25th, 2011
Feeling a little stuffed?
Having just survived the Thanksgiving holiday, you may be beating yourself up from that comfy spot on the couch, filled with guilt about how much food you managed t...
ENMU/OPSU men's basketball capsule, Nov. 26
November 25th, 2011
ENMU (5-1) at Oklahoma Panhandle State (1-3) When: 6 p.m. (MST) today Where: Goodwell, Okla. Last time out: The Greyhounds outlasted New Mexico Highlands 104-...
Friday morning briefing: Food, music and a secret revealed
November 25th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.
Food drive
The Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico’s annual Canned Food Drive begins today in schools acr...
Reader-submitted: Lighting of Mayor’s Blessing Tree Dec. 3
November 24th, 2011
It is time for the city of Portales’ annual Lighting of the Mayor’s Blessing Tree and Operation Santa Cop Toy Drive.
The Lighting of the Blessing Tree ceremony will be 6:30 p.m....
My turn: Holiday traditions never get old
November 24th, 2011
I could potentially be an incredibly cheesy person because without fail, no matter how old I get, I still get ridiculously excited about the holidays. But I like to think of it as me just being &ls...
Empty stocking — Nov. 25
November 24th, 2011
• Today’s focus: Family S.
• Household members: 5
• Children: 3 (ages 11, 8 and 7)
• Special circumstance: The family&rsqu...
Clayton: Miracles happen in everyday life
November 24th, 2011
Have you ever considered the fact that you are a miracle? That tiny microscopic cell contains your physical characteristics, talents, abilities and personality. I find that amazing.
What abo...
Congress has bigger worries than Internet
November 24th, 2011
Sometimes you wonder if Congress lives in the real world. With such Internet companies as Apple, Google, Facebook and Microsoft driving what little economic recovery we’re enjoying, Congress...
Libertarians not anti-government
November 24th, 2011
Recently in this column, which as of this week I have now been writing for a year (party hats and balloons all around!), I have been addressing the misconceptions I have heard repeated about libert...
Their turn: Give thanks for big, small things in life
November 24th, 2011
CURSTIS SHELBURNE, pastor of 16th & Ave. D. Church of Christ in Muleshoe, writes a weekly column for the CNJ website. This is his latest submission:
I was listening...
Thursday morning briefing: Turkey dinner, turkey tips and an assassin...
November 24th, 2011
Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving. Welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.
Free dinners
There are two free Thanksgiving dinners today for folks who don’t h...
Hounds win fifth straight
November 23rd, 2011
SANTA ROSA — Stefan Mirabal and Devone Davis led a balanced attack with 19 points each and the Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds beat New Mexico Highlands 104-98 Wednesday for their fi...
For area residents, Thanksgiving plans vary
November 23rd, 2011
It’s turkey time in New Mexico.
Or pork time, or lasagna time, or something else, depending on who you ask.
We asked two simple questions — what is for dinner and what els...
Salvation Army, PNT launching Empty Stocking program
November 23rd, 2011
The stories have different starting points.
One family came to Clovis from Arizona to care for sick parents, and medical expenses wiped out their savings. Another family is uncertain if thei...
Fishing report — Nov. 23
November 23rd, 2011
This fishing report is provided by the Department of Game and Fish.
East-Central, including the Pecos River
Coyote Creek — The f...
My turn: Cranes provide home away from home
November 23rd, 2011
When Charlie and Martha Crane of Portales sit down today for Thanksgiving dinner, they don’t know exactly who will be there to join them, or if they’ll even share a common native langua...
Meetings watch: RGH Board
November 23rd, 2011
The Board of Trustees of Roosevelt County Special Hospital District met in regular session Tuesday in the conference room at Roosevelt General Hospital:
• Eva Stevens, chie...
Lobos pull away for 54-33 victory
November 22nd, 2011
ALBUQUERQUE — Eastern New Mexico University’s women did a nice job of hanging with the New Mexico Lobos Tuesday night.
Unfortunately for the Zias, they weren’t able to shak...
Their view: Let’s bring back leadership we can be proud of
November 22nd, 2011
Allen Weh, an Albuquerque business executive, military veteran and former candidate for governor of New Mexico, writes about the state of America:
If the times we’re livi...
Cuts coming out of defense budget
November 22nd, 2011
The “super committee” that Congress and President Obama created in August to make tough budget choices and slow America’s runaway debt has left military people confused and divide...
Insider trading perfectly legal on Capitol Hill
November 22nd, 2011
Want to get rich? Get elected to the U.S. Congress. Recent revelations show that a lot of members of Congress came to Washington to do good — and stayed to do well. Very well.
The most...
My turn: In good times and bad, give thanks
November 22nd, 2011
Thanksgiving not only came early for me this year, it’s actually come multiple times, especially during times of difficult trials and spells of uncertainty.
If there’s one thing...
KENW airing scamming special
November 22nd, 2011
KENW-TV will host Scam Alert, a Consumer Protection Special, on Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. The one hour-long special will be a live call-in program, which will allow viewers the opportunity to call the studi...
Police chief to retire
November 22nd, 2011
Portales Police Department Deputy Chief Lonnie Berry will be retiring from the Portales Police Department, effective Dec. 30 after more than two decades with the PPD.
Berry began his law enf...
ENMU briefs — Nov. 22
November 22nd, 2011
University closed for break
ENMU will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday break through monday. University buildings will be closed during the holiday . The Golden Library and Univ...
Hounds basketball capsule, Nov. 23
November 22nd, 2011
ENMU (4-1) vs. NM Highlands (1-1) When: 7 p.m. today Where: Santa Rosa High School Last time out: ENMU beat Northern New Mexico 91-71 on Saturday at Durango,...
Tuesday morning briefing: Free dinner, free music and the Kennedy assa...
November 22nd, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.
Free dinners
Two free Thanksgiving dinners available in the region Thursday.
In Clovis, the Lighthou...
Zias basketball capsule, Nov. 22
November 22nd, 2011
ENMU (1-3) at New Mexico (0-3) When: 7:30 p.m. today Where: The Pit, Albuquerque Last time out: ENMU lost to Western State (Colo.) 68-52 on Saturday at Pueblo...
Guest column: Adoption selfless act on both ends
November 21st, 2011
Column mug in Rick’s e-mail
This semester I have had the privilege of doing my master’s social work internship at the Christian Child Placement Service in Portales....
School news — Nov. 22
November 21st, 2011
Elida
Sports
Tuesday: Basketball — at Lake Arthur, 8th grade Boys and girls, JV girl...
My turn: Family get-togethers memorable
November 21st, 2011
With the Thanksgiving holiday approaching, my family, like many others is preparing for a get-together.
We are pretty good at having get-togethers. Sometimes they are picnics, sometimes elab...
Monday morning briefing: Christmas music, Christmas lights and who sho...
November 21st, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Holiday music show
Mark your calendars... Eastern New Mexico University will host the Eastern New Mexico Ch...
Western State trounces Zias
November 19th, 2011
PUEBLO, Colo. — Western State (Colo.) went on an early 8-0 run to lead for good, then used another 8-0 surge to take control midway through the opening half and the Mountaineers cruised to a...
Hounds notch fourth consecutive win
November 19th, 2011
DURANGO, Colo. — Senior Aaron Edwards’ 3-pointer in the first minute gave Eastern New Mexico University’s men the lead for good, and the Greyhounds pulled away to a 91-71 win over...
Public record — Nov. 20
November 19th, 2011
Recent cases in Roosevelt County Magistrate Court, according to court records:
Oct. 14
• Jimmy J. Galvan, born 1990, pleaded no contest to driving with a suspended/...
Police blotter — Nov. 20
November 19th, 2011
Recent samplings of calls made to Portales law enforcement, according to police reports:
Monday
• At 12:24 a.m., an officer was dispatched to Walmart in reference t...
Hounds 15th at Division II national meet
November 19th, 2011
SPOKANE, Wash. — It wasn’t Eastern New Mexico University’s day Saturday in the NCAA Division II men’s national cross country championship.
The Greyhounds, who had won...
My turn: Reasons to give thanks aplenty
November 19th, 2011
I usually find the inspirational sayings and dewy-eyed images in friends’ Facebook postings somewhat schmaltzy.
However, a recent photo of the emaciated arm of an African child being g...
Secularist movement has gone too far
November 19th, 2011
Glenn Beck, thank you for helping women find God.
Beck, who defends the founding principles of freedom that made our country the envy of the world, learned about a new challenge facing Gospe...
Letter to the editor: Rural communities need post offices
November 19th, 2011
Rural communities
need post offices
The U.S. Postal Service is losing lots of money. People are using the Internet to pay bills and to communicate. The postal service is having to del...
Prep football scoreboard — Nov. 19
November 19th, 2011
Area
Class 5A
Quarterfinals
Manzano 20, Clovis 12
Class 1A
Championship
Mesilla Valley 41, Fort Sumner 6
8-man...
How to help — Nov. 20
November 19th, 2011
Turner
Steve Turner, a Clovis resident, was in a work-related accident on Nov. 9, resulting in the amputation of his lower right leg.
Steve will be...
Sandlot football Tebow’s forte
November 19th, 2011
My team’s quarterback is making me crazy.
Yeah, I have been Bronco fan since before Elway migrated east from Stanford. While there have been a few magical stretches at Mile High over t...
School menus — Nov. 20
November 19th, 2011
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Egg and cheese biscuit. Lunch — Hot ham and chesse sandwich, broccoli/rice cheese casserole, ranch salad,...
Thanksgiving kicks off holiday traditions
November 19th, 2011
Go to Macy’s official website — Macy’s department store, I mean. This is the week to finish my focus on gratitude by writing about media, pieces and parts of which I am grateful f...
Quilt designing featured on show
November 19th, 2011
Information on being more memorable, using butter, milk and yogurt substitutions in baking and cooking, and quilt designing will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on 9:30 p.m....
Senior happenings — Nov. 20
November 19th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Dance.
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activit...
On the shelves — Nov. 20
November 19th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Life Without Oil: Why We Must Shift to a New Energy Future” by Steve Hallett share...
Club notes — Nov. 20
November 19th, 2011
Portales Woman’s Club
Portales Woman’s Club met on Nov. 9 with President Teresa Howard, presiding. The Collect was led by Howard, the pledges l...
At least four jailers recommended for termination
November 19th, 2011
Curry County Manager Lance Pyle is calling week-long events inside the jail leading up to the escape of a maximum-security inmate “unbelievable ... a tremendous breach.”
Clovis band students dominate band selections
November 18th, 2011
Students from the Clovis High School Freshman Academy and Marshall and Yucca middle schools dominated selections on the Southeastern New Mexico Music Educators Junior High All-District Honor Band.
McGee: More than one way to enjoy deer
November 18th, 2011
So The Lady of the House and I have returned from another journey to the American Southland to visit her kin and my momma.
We stayed off the interstate highways, spending time passing throug...
In search of ponies: Horses share strength
November 18th, 2011
Her voice was strained and tired as she described the stress and challenges their family was enduring.
But most of all, what she wanted was her baby boy with her. Though it’s been year...
Prep football scoreboard — Nov. 18
November 18th, 2011
Area
Santa Rosa 48, Texico 13
Muleshoe 43, Goldey 27
Bovina 34, Vega 26
Vixens top Lady Tigers in Tip-Off Classic
November 18th, 2011
ALBUQUERQUE — Senior guard G.A. Tucker scored 21 points, going 5-for-5 from 3-point range, and junior guard LaNay Crenshaw added 14 points and six assists as Fort Sumner’s girls defeate...
Hounds dealing with weather in Division II nationals
November 18th, 2011
Eastern New Mexico University cross country coach Mike Harney was walking around Spokane, Wash., on Thursday and said the sun was out with the temperature around 30 degrees.
For today’...
Friday morning briefing: Books cheap, a walk for food and a cult's dem...
November 18th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.
Fair warning
Saturday from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. the Clovis Police Department will be conducting DWI Saturation...
Texico's Cooper twins sign with Zias
November 17th, 2011
After they finish their four years at Texico High School in the spring, twins Jordyn and Jaylyn Cooper are planning to be together for the next four as well.
The Coopers, who verbally commit...
Hounds land Cannon on All-LSC first team
November 17th, 2011
RICHARDSON, Texas — Senior punter Taylor Cannon was Eastern New Mexico University’s lone representative on the All-Lone Star Conference first team in football. Selections were released...
Verhines recommends Ute water project manager successor
November 17th, 2011
Less than four weeks from now, the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority could have a new project manager, paving the way for its current one to officially take over as the state’s new e...
Americans strong on courage, faith
November 17th, 2011
America has endured many hardships but the blessings far outweigh the problems.
We, like the Pilgrims, are strong in courage and faith.
We have so many blessings and I can’t cou...
My turn: Family can always turn stress into fun
November 17th, 2011
I’ve been learning the last two weeks how to find the humor in a situation which is breaking my heart.
After being within a 20-minute drive of my parents my entire life, I am finally h...
Their view: Friend possessed sense of life, fun
November 17th, 2011
As I remember my long-time good friend Kevin Gardels, who passed away recently, the first words are decent, gifted and giving. He was all of this to an extraordinary extent.
But there was an...
Coercion no way to win support
November 17th, 2011
When you decide your house needs a new roof, how do you go about getting it done? Do you either try to use your insurance policy or find a way to pay for it yourself? Or, do you go to your neighbor...
Congress needs to stop playing with economy
November 17th, 2011
W ill the deficit-cutting supercommittee raise taxes? That’s the question of the hour in Congress. President Barack Obama and the Democrats in Congress deftly have maneuvered Republicans in...
Thursday morning briefing: They want your blood and the grisly end of...
November 17th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.
Blood needed
Roll up your sleeve, there’s a blood drive from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. today in the Commons are...
Fishing report — Nov. 17
November 16th, 2011
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may var...
My turn: Library sale offers books for change
November 16th, 2011
I am a shameless promoter of the Portales Public Library. It is my home away from home, especially for the better part of this week before Thanksgiving when we self-confessed Friends of the Library...
Leave football decisions on field
November 15th, 2011
I’ve had the pleasure, and occasional frustration, of covering youth sports over the last decade or so. I’ve discovered one guarantee — adults will somehow screw it up.
For...
Meetings watch: City council
November 15th, 2011
At the Portales City Council meeting Tuesday in the Council Chambers at city hall, councilors:
• Presented 25-year service awards to Denise Burnett and Karen Chandler.
• App...
Their view: Taxpayers deserving of transparency
November 15th, 2011
Paul Gessing is president of New Mexico’s Rio Grande Foundation. Here’s what he says about government transparency:
“Transparency,” when it comes to gov...
High court should repeal ‘Obamacare’
November 15th, 2011
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on the constitutionality of Obamacare, the administration’s massive overhaul of the nation’s health system.
Arguments will be heard in...
Congress helping vets find jobs
November 15th, 2011
As Veterans Day approached, peace descended long enough on a bitterly divided Congress to reach a deal that could help military veterans, in multiple ways, find decent jobs in a tough economy.
Wednesday morning briefing: Water meeting, wizards and football time
November 15th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday morning briefing.
Water meeting: The Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority will meet 10 a.m. Thursday at the Yam Thea...
Police blotter — Nov. 16
November 15th, 2011
Recent samplings of calls made to Portales law enforcement, according to police reports:
Friday
• An officer was dispatched to North Avenue A in reference to larcen...
ENMU briefs — Nov. 16
November 15th, 2011
ENMU supporting United Way
As of Nov. 10 ENMU faculty and staff have pledged $14,766 to community projects supported by United Way. ENMU was the flagship donor in Roosevelt County la...
EPCOG set to meet
November 15th, 2011
Eastern Plains Council of Governments’ executive committee is set to meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday at 418 Main.
Agenda items include a review of personnel policy and discussion of revision...
Meetings watch: County commission
November 15th, 2011
At the Roosevelt County Commission meeting Tuesday in the Commission Room at the county courthouse, commissioners:
• Approved a resolution for budget adjustments.
Budget a...
Pep hosting annual Thanksgiving festival
November 15th, 2011
The Pep, Texas, community will hold its 66th annual Thanksgiving Festival on from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (CST) Nov. 24 at St. Philip Neri Hall.
The meal is self-serve and includes Pep’s fam...
Reader-submitted: ENMU presenting "Three Kids Coming Home"
November 15th, 2011
Following the success of “Hollywood Hound Bound,” an original play written by Bryan Hahn, an alumni of the Department of Theatre and Dance, the Eastern New Mexico University theater is...
My turn: Farmville neighbors not so nice
November 15th, 2011
Teach a man to fish and you’ll feed him for a lifetime. Help a farmer plow his field, however, and then he’ll want you to unwither his crops, feed his chickens and more.
I’...
Meetings watch: Portales Board of Education
November 14th, 2011
At the Portales Municipal Schools Board of Education meeting Tuesday in the administration building, board members:
• Heard reports from professional and student organizations.
Dora news — Nov. 15
November 14th, 2011
School held all week
Dora students kindergarten through twelfth grade are attending school Monday through Friday this week. This is the only five-day week for students all year.
Elida news — Nov. 15
November 14th, 2011
Sports schedule
• Nov. 15: baskteball, Yucca JH, there, 7th and 8th girls, 4:15 p.m.
• Nov. 17: Baskteball, Marshall Tournament Girls, JH 7th
• Nov. 18: B...
PHS news — Nov. 15
November 14th, 2011
College Day set for Wednesday
Through the Gear-Up Grant, which supports the class of 2012, PHS is hosting a college fair from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Portales High School on Nov. 16 i...
Meetings watch: Portales City Council
November 14th, 2011
The following items will be on the agenda for the Portales City Council meeting at 7 p.m. today in the Council Chambers in city hall:
• Presentations of 25-year service awards.
&...
Meetings watch: Roosevelt County Commission
November 14th, 2011
The following items will be on the agenda for the Roosevelt County Board of Commissioners meeting at 9 a.m. today in the county courthouse:
• Resolution 2011-25 budget adjustments
My turn: Some pets just like family
November 14th, 2011
I saw an online web poll on the Portales News-Tribune website, www.pntonline.com, and it really made me think.
The survey question was, “Do you consider your dogs or cats as members of...
Shoutouts — Nov. 13
November 13th, 2011
Curry County volunteers honored
A dinner was held on Nov. 4 to recognize all the volunteers in Curry County for their service and to award the volunteer w...
Club notes — Nov. 13
November 13th, 2011
Beta Phi
Eight members of Beta Phi had their October Social Oct. 15 at IHop. The girls enjoyed a scrumptious breakfast.
Co...
School menus — Nov. 13
November 13th, 2011
Clovis elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. Lunch — Spaghetti and meat sauce, green beans, ranch salad and jello, garlic ww roll.
Fish recipe featured on show
November 13th, 2011
How to find inspiration when creating garments and preparing healthy fish will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday. (All times are Mountain.)...
Society has much for which to be grateful
November 13th, 2011
W here to begin with the gratitude, followup on last week's column? I lost a good friend this week, one whom I had not seen much recently, one who had been sick for a long time and dealt bravely...
On the shelves — Nov. 13
November 13th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“The Ripple Effect: The Fate of Freshwater in the Twenty-first Century” by Alex Pru...
Veterans understand service
November 13th, 2011
I would have liked to have been there to see it as Portales veteran Joe Blair got a personal visit to the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.
One of the things I miss the most about no...
Senior happenings — Nov. 13
November 13th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Dance at Los Abuelitos in Portales.
Monday:...
Hounds nab first win of season
November 12th, 2011
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University’s men still couldn’t find their shooting stroke Saturday on the second day of Tarleton State’s season-opening South Centr...
Blue always knew what to do
November 12th, 2011
A retired Ohio farmer named Phil told me this story of the best coon dog he’d ever seen. I believe it, of course!
The dog was a blue tick hound that his father had trained. His dad was...
Their view: Job creation shouldn’t rely on government funding
November 12th, 2011
Bill Gunderson, host of "Positively Wall Street," writes about job creation:
Steve Jobs set out to change the world though one simple goal: Perfection.
He had to settle...
Paterno had obligation to notify police
November 12th, 2011
It is unclear how much detail legendary Penn State University football coach Joe Paterno knew from the eyewitness account related to him in 2002 by a graduate assistant who said he saw assistant co...
Turning around Lobos tough job
November 12th, 2011
It was a toss and turn night. Dawn was distant. Nightmares gripped a restless slumber. The editors had assigned me, once again in my dreams as they did in real life back in the 1960s, to the police...
Police blotter — Nov. 13
November 12th, 2011
Recent samplings of calls made to Portales law enforcement, according to police reports:
Monday
• At 9:46 a.m., an officer responded to South Main in reference to a...
Meetings watch: Portales Board of Education
November 12th, 2011
The following items will be on the agenda for the Portales Municipal Schools Board of Education meeting 6 p.m. Monday at the Administration Building:
• Professional and student o...
Reader-submitted: Little Miss Merry Christmas contestants sought
November 12th, 2011
Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce announces the upcoming deadline for girls 5 to 10 years old to enter the 2011 Little Miss Merry Christmas Contest.
The chamber is also calling for entrie...
Libertarians aren’t angry people
November 11th, 2011
One accusation I have seen repeatedly leveled at libertarians, by people who see themselves as being in the mainstream, is that libertarians must be angry. Just because we speak out against the use...
Anti-abortion activists should change tactics
November 11th, 2011
Anti-abortion activists in today’s headlines are not politically savvy and don’t care to change. Unless they agree to play by conventional rules of politics, they will continue to lose...
Hounds drop opener to Pitt State
November 11th, 2011
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Guard Drake Green scored six of his game-high 20 points in a 12-2 run which gave Pittsburg State the lead for good Friday night, and the Gorillas held on to beat Eastern...
In Search of Ponies: Dogs adept at catching birds
November 11th, 2011
Oh yeah, they eat crow. And pigeon, dove and grackle too.
In fact, their prowess has grown to the point that I am actually starting to think Sylvester was miscast and should have been played...
McGee: Broken bones lesson in journey of life
November 11th, 2011
A family member recently broke his hand. I felt for him, he was in a lot of pain.
I remember how bad that felt because I’ve had a couple of broken bones in my time. How about you?
...
Prep football scoreboard — Nov. 11
November 11th, 2011
Area
Clovis 20, Sandia 14, final
Fort Sumner 19, Jal 6, final
Melrose 26, Tatum 18, OT, final
Texas
Farwell 21, Smyer 15, final
Bovina 35, Se...
Zias coach trying to change culture
November 11th, 2011
First-year Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball coach Lindsey Wilson brings a strong pedigree of success to the job.
A former Lone Star Conference player at Southeastern Ok...
Hounds hope to finish on positive note
November 11th, 2011
It’s been a rough season for the Eastern New Mexico University football team.
Four consecutive games against NCAA Division II top 20 teams produced a four-game losing streak, then the...
NM state volleyball tournament scoreboard
November 11th, 2011
At Rio Rancho
Class 5A
Friday
Quarterfinals
Rio Rancho Cleveland def. Carlsbad 3-0
Rio Rancho def. Clovis 3-1
La Cueva def. Cib...
Friday morning briefing: Ribbon cutting and football coming
November 11th, 2011
Good morning, and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday morning briefing.
Celebration: The Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico is opening its doors to the public for a ce...
Hounds think they’ve made improvement
November 10th, 2011
Eastern New Mexico University senior Reggie Nelson is happy to be back in Portales and playing basketball.
The 6-foot-1 senior guard was the Greyhounds’ co-leader in scoring in 2009-10...
Clovis soldier's recovery progressing
November 10th, 2011
Just a few months ago, Army Sgt. 1st Class Dale Smith Jr. had no problem walking. Or running. Or seeing. Or carrying on a conversation.
That hasn’t been true since July 15, when the 19...
Readero-submitted: Service to celebrate Armed Forces Day
November 10th, 2011
On Sunday, Americans will celebrate Armed Forces Day in churches all around the country.
It’s a day during which we give thanks to and salute our military men and women who are willing...
'Thank you' just doesn't feel like enough
November 10th, 2011
Throughout the history of this nation, men and women have made tremendous sacrifices to maintain freedom. They realized that a life without freedom is a life of slavery with every type of tyranny....
Developer selected for Cannon housing privatization
November 10th, 2011
A group of six Air Force bases, which includes Cannon Air Force Base, has selected a developer for a $470 million housing privatization project.
Cannon will receive 1,038 homes in the Joe Ca...
Floyd's Tucker, Dora's Merrick sign with Diddle, Lady Hawks
November 10th, 2011
Floyd’s Tori Tucker and Dora’s Kelli Merrick, friendly rivals in recent years on the basketball court, have decided to join forces.
The two area standouts singed national letters...
Thursday morning briefing: Semper Fi and a comeback kid
November 10th, 2011
Good morning, and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday morning briefing.
Semper Fi, 236 years strong: On Nov. 10, 1775, the Continental Congress 10 November 1775,...
Reader-submitted content: Application for Little Miss Merry Christmas...
November 9th, 2011
The deadline for girls 5 to 10 years old to enter the 2011 Little Miss Merry Christmas Contest is Nov. 15. Contestants must attend an information meeting at the Chamber of Commerce at 6 p.m. that d...
Holiday closings
November 9th, 2011
The following places will be closed Friday in observance of Veterans Day:
• City offices
• County offices
• Post offices
• Area banks, including Amer...
Weekly LSC volleyball update — Nov. 10
November 9th, 2011
Standings
Regular-season final
Conf. All
W-L W-L
West Texas A&M 19-1 30-2
Angelo St. 17-3 28-4
Abilene Christian 14-6 20-12...
My turn: Local flag folders part of moving ceremony
November 9th, 2011
On this Veterans Day eve, I tip my hat to Roosevelt County’s own folders of the flags, the honor guard from American Legion Post 31. They offer what is arguably the most moving of American ce...
Fishing report — Nov. 10
November 9th, 2011
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local busi...
Wednesday morning briefing: Sons with songs, state titles and a blacko...
November 9th, 2011
Good morning, and welcome to Tuesday’s Freedom New Mexico morning briefing.
Singing sons: The Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series will present Sons of th...
LSC champion Hounds left out of Division II tourney field
November 8th, 2011
The Lone Star Conference champion Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team did not get a berth to this year’s NCAA Division II men’s soccer tournament.
ENMU (9-4-5,...
Tuesday prep basketball roundup — Nov. 8
November 8th, 2011
Girls Farwell 38, Anton 29 Farwell (1-0) — Kristin Langford 1 1-2 3, Caitlin Stancell 1 1-4 3, Abby Johnson 1 3-5 5, Emily Agee 0 2-3 2, K’Leigh Jo White 2 0-2 5, Lar...
ENMU briefs — Nov. 9
November 8th, 2011
Trio Encantada performing
Eastern New Mexico University will host Trio Encantada in a chamber recital at 7 p.m. Friday in Buchanan Hall of the Music Building. The event is free and op...
White House should release loan documents
November 8th, 2011
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has subpoenaed White House communications concerning the half-billion-dollar federal loan guarantee for failed California solar company Solyndra, which also...
Arguments against DST appealing
November 8th, 2011
My grandmother refused to go forward. She always figured she’d be back anyway.
Me: “Hey, Grandma, your clocks are all off by an hour. What’s wrong with them?”
...
Cuts to TRICARE Prime proposed
November 8th, 2011
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., has advised the 12-member Joint Select Committee on Debt Reduction to consider ending access to TRICARE Prime, the military’s popular managed care option, for worki...
Police blotter — Nov. 9
November 8th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police reports:
Thursday
• At 6:19 a.m., an officer observed a blue...
My turn: Geology rocks
November 8th, 2011
My niece, Marili, was telling me and my other niece, Mireya, how challenging her college geology class has been. I was like, “geology?” And my eyes lit up.
Of course, when I was...
Tuesday morning briefing: Veterans Day, help for seniors and a serial...
November 8th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.
Veterans Day
Plenty of Veterans Day activities in Clovis Friday:
• Veteran’s Day Breakfas...
Meetings watch: Elida Board of Education
November 7th, 2011
The following items will be on the agenda for the Elida Municipal Schools Board of Education meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the high school library:
• Superintendent’s report
PHS news — Nov. 8
November 7th, 2011
NMHSCE re-takes offered
The New Mexico High School Competency Exam (NMHSCE) will be administered Jan. 18-21 to former PHS students from graduating classes 2006 to 2011, who completed...
Dora news — Nov. 8
November 7th, 2011
BPA dinner scheduled
Colleen Tollett, sponsor, and the members of the Dora Chapter of Business Professionals of America, are holding their 21st annual enchilada dinner 11:30 a.m. to 1...
Elida news — Nov. 8
November 7th, 2011
Calendar of events
This week: Red Ribbon Week at Elida Schools
Tuesday — FFA Creed Contest in Floyd
Thursday — Veteran’s Day dinner and...
Monday morning briefing: A book, some popcorn and a stunning announcem...
November 7th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Book and a movie
Two events at the Portales Public Library Tuesday:
• at 10:30 a.m. it’s B...
BBC show represents farm life well
November 6th, 2011
Netflix lied to me but it hasn’t discouraged me from their product yet.
On closer examination of the way they’ve been billing me on the credit card number I have on file with the...
Time to find sources of gratitude
November 6th, 2011
The autumn months are, not creeping, but barreling, through, and Thanksgiving looms large, in spite of the mostly unseasonably warm weather.
It’s a wake-up call time for most teachers,...
School menu — Nov. 6
November 6th, 2011
Clovis elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. Lunch — Chicken nuggets, mashed...
Shoutouts — Nov. 6
November 6th, 2011
Acquisition seminar planned
The National Contract Management Association High Plains Chapter will be hosting an acquisition education seminar, Nov. 9 at 10...
Cake decorating featured on show
November 6th, 2011
Information on one-step dye products, crocheting with plastic bags, and tie-dye cake decorating will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon on Thursday....
Senior happenings — Nov. 6
November 6th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: 1-5...
On the shelves — Nov. 6
November 6th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Realizing Tomorrow: The Path to Private Spaceflight” by Chris Dubbs takes a behind...
Texas A&M Commerce rolls past Hounds
November 5th, 2011
COMMERCE, Texas — Texas A&M-Commerce running back Marcus Graham posted a career-high 152 yards rushing on 16 carries and scored twice and former Eastern New Mexico University quarterback...
Zias end 2011 campaign with loss at Commerce
November 5th, 2011
COMMERCE, Texas — Ezon Onditi and Rachel Robertson had 14 kills apiece and Texas A&M-Commerce held off Eastern New Mexico University 25-19, 23-25, 25-22, 25-22 in the Lone Star Conferen...
Their view: Veterans Day for paying tribute to all who serve
November 5th, 2011
Robert Morrison, a Coast Guard veteran, is senior fellow at the Family Research Council, offers this view about Veterans Day:
We crossed the brow of the U.S. Coast Guard Barque...
With poverty rising, don’t use wrong solutions
November 5th, 2011
Our hearts go out to the poor and everyone hurting from the recession. New Census figures tell us 1 in 15 Americans is poor, a record high.
Some reflexively call for redistributing wealth, i...
Nov. 6 — Police Blotter
November 5th, 2011
Recent samplings of calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police reports:
Monday
• At 8:16 a.m., an officer responded to South Avenue B in reference to an...
Nov. 6 — Public record
November 5th, 2011
Recent cases in Roosevelt County Magistrate Court, according to court records:
Oct. 13
• Justin Shipley, born 1984, pleaded guilty to dogs/cats running at large. He...
My turn: Mom was wiser than she realized
November 5th, 2011
My mother died one year ago tomorrow.
My niece Carol — her primary caregiver and one of several grandchildren and great-grandchildren that my parents raised — and I went through...
Hounds win regional meet, qualify for NCAA Division II nationals
November 5th, 2011
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — The Eastern New Mexico University men’s cross country team is headed for the NCAA Division II nationals for the first time.
The Greyhounds punched their ti...
Ranchers have streak of bad luck
November 5th, 2011
The Fort Worth Stock Show is a mecca for a lot of purebred breeders. Many, many thousands have made the trip over the years often overcoming daunting obstacles. But Galen’s journey from Ill...
Clovis man appointed to veterans' board
November 4th, 2011
New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez has appointed a Clovis man to the state’s Veterans’ Advisory Board.Rev. Donald K. Reid, a U.S. Army veteran, was selected, according to...
Cannon losing civilian jobs
November 4th, 2011
Cannon Air Force Base is slated to lose 49 positions and Holloman Air Force Base will lose 57 jobs after the U.S. Air Force announced it would cut around 9,000 civilian positions nationwide.
Sumner Lake boat ramp reopened
November 4th, 2011
Sumner Lake State Park officials have reopened the east-side boat ramp, according to a news release from New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.The water level at the lake has risen sub...
Hounds need top two finish to advance to nationals
November 4th, 2011
The Eastern New Mexico University men’s cross country team has climbed one mountain. Today, they go for an even bigger one.
The Greyhounds, who ended Abilene Christian’s 20-year...
Midwestern State hands Hounds only LSC loss
November 4th, 2011
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Midwestern State, ranked fourth in NCAA Division II men’s soccer, denied Eastern New Mexico University’s bid for an unbeaten Lone Star Conference season.
In search of ponies: Pet rentals great for commitment phobic
November 4th, 2011
Commitment-phobe? Just not ready to take the plunge?
Or maybe just looking for a temporary good time...
Well, there’s a solution.
Rental pets is a new rage sweeping throu...
McGee: Fake blue heron moves on
November 4th, 2011
The Lady of the House and I spend our Saturday mornings riding around town going to yard sales. We call it “Date Night.”
You know about date night, that private time when you and...
Prep football scoreboard — Nov. 4
November 4th, 2011
Area
Ruidoso 33, Portales 19
6-man playoff semifinals
Clovis Christian 71, Hondo 18
Lake Arthur 58, Dora 32
Texas
Springlake-Earth 20,...
Hounds face winless Lions, former QB
November 4th, 2011
At long last, the Eastern New Mexico University football team is facing an opponent without a number attached to its name.
After four consecutive outings against teams ranked in the NCAA Div...
Weekly LSC soccer update — Nov. 4
November 4th, 2011
LONE STAR CONFERENCE
All Times Mountain
Men
Conf. All
W-L-T W-L-T
Eastern New Mexico 3-0-2 9-3-5
Incarnate Word 2-1-3 12...
Friday morning briefing: A Charlie Brown Christmas and a really bad de...
November 4th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.
Christmas Light Parade
It’ll be a Charlie Brown Christmas in Clovis this year.
That’s the...
Hounds post win over UTEP
November 4th, 2011
EL PASO — Senior forward Curtis Wilkinson posted a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds and Eastern New Mexico University upended Texas-El Paso 75-64 in an exhibition game on Thursday...
Lady Buffs eliminate Zias
November 3rd, 2011
ABILENE, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University’s second trip to the Lone Star Conference postseason women’s soccer tournament was as short as the first.
West Texas A&M&...
Ute Water Project manager named state engineer
November 3rd, 2011
Clovis Mayor Gayla Brumfield thinks the appointment of Scott Verhines as the state’s new top water manager is nothing but positive for the Ute Water Project.
Verhines was named state e...
Former Clovis couple accused of defrauding government
November 3rd, 2011
A lawyer for a former Clovis car dealer and his wife, accused of defrauding the Air Force of $6.4 million, said Thursday his clients have actually saved the government money.
The Associated...
Income gap not wide between rich, poor
November 3rd, 2011
A Congressional Budget Office study has claimed that between 1979 and 2007 after-tax income for richest households grew substantially more than it did for others.
Let’s look at what is...
Don't let imperfections ruin life
November 3rd, 2011
The imperfections in the world can bring some entertainment. I am glad for that. Unbroken comfort can make you more numb than jumping into that frozen lake with a polar bear club.
Recently...
God's child has 'cutting edge'
November 3rd, 2011
This world is a dangerous place. Hurricanes, floods, mudslides, a tsunami, wildfires, earthquakes, tornadoes and other natural catastrophes threaten our physical existence. Put that with accidents,...
Lady Buffs edge Zias in LSC tournament
November 3rd, 2011
ABILENE, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University’s second trip to the Lone Star Conference postseason women’s soccer tournament was as short as the first.
West Texas A&M&...
Thursday morning briefing: A free concert, big Melrose bash and a Sovi...
November 3rd, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.
Free concert
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales is hosting a special concert by Irish pianist Pete...
NMSU overwhelms Hounds
November 2nd, 2011
LAS CRUCES — New Mexico State took no mercy Wednesday on a short-handed Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team, blowing out the Greyhounds 115-64 Wednesday in an exhibition...
Clovis man dies in crash
November 2nd, 2011
A 26-year-old Clovis man died Tuesday night after the vehicle he was riding in was forced off U.S. 60-84 by another vehicle, according to the Curry County Sheriff's Office.
Brandon Vann was...
Texico shooting victim charged with assaulting officer
November 2nd, 2011
A Texico woman shot by police after calling for help has been charged with assaulting a police officer.
Lisa Salguero, 31, is accused of trying to toss bleach into Texico Officer Richard Pet...
Fishing report — Nov. 3
November 2nd, 2011
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may var...
My turn: Church's turkey day meal raises spirits in community
November 2nd, 2011
Today is the 58th year the First United Methodist Church in Portales has offered its annual “Turkey Day” to our area.
The numbers are impressive. Last year, 1,855 people lined up...
Father’s advice still useful today
November 2nd, 2011
Editor’s note: This is Glenda Price’s final column which usually runs on Friday
.
“Heard Around the Supper Table” is being retired, so in this last column I&rs...
Referendums give citizens voice
November 2nd, 2011
In an Oct. 25 CNJ article on the city charter commission, the CNJ quoted Commissioner Fred Van Soelen as saying that negative referendums cost the taxpayers too much money so it should be harder to...
Freedom limits, not population world’s problem
November 2nd, 2011
United Nations demographers estimate that the world’s population has reached 7 billion; it hit 6 billion just 12 years ago. Almost all commentators said this milestone was a bad thing.
Freedom sells TV stations
November 2nd, 2011
IRVINE, Calif. — Freedom Communications Inc. has agreed to sell its television division to Maryland-based Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc. It’s a $385 million deal that will leave the comp...
Wednesday morning briefing: Ready for the big chill?
November 2nd, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.
Button up Buttercup...or at least wear a jacket. It’s going to get cold quick today (see weather below).
Police investigating death of Clovis man
November 1st, 2011
Clovis police confirmed Tuesday they are investigating the death of 49-year-old Marc Allen Leinberger of Clovis.
Leinberger died Friday at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock. He was a constr...
Plenty of room for classics to return to TV
November 1st, 2011
During a football game last weekend, I couldn’t help but be happy with what I heard on the sideline. It wasn’t some coach yelling about effort, or the crowd complaining about all the ca...
Their view: Schools should be priority for funding
November 1st, 2011
Sen. Pete Campos. D-Las Vegas, offers his view on education.
Policymakers, community leaders and educators have spent decades debating how best to improve New Mexico’s pu...
Board’s radical plan criticized
November 1st, 2011
The Defense Business Board’s proposal to shift the military to a cheaper “contributory” retirement plan is “radical” and was released publicly without due regard for t...
Ron Paul’s plan should be applauded
November 1st, 2011
The odds of Ron Paul being nominated by Republicans and defeating President Barack Obama are, in the words of one news service, “beyond remote.” Perhaps. But Paul’s “Plan to...
Meetings watch: City council
November 1st, 2011
At the Portales City Council meeting Tuesday in the Council Chambers at city hall, councilors:
• Went into a public hearing to receive comments on an ordinance amending the Porta...
ENMU briefs — Nov. 1
November 1st, 2011
Federal Reserve presentations
Eastern New Mexico University is hosting an event with Federal Reserve representatives. The El Paso branch of the Dallas Federal Reserve will make a seri...
Police blotter — Nov. 1
November 1st, 2011
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police reports:
Friday
• At 12:17 a.m., an officer was patrolling the city park when he observed...
Tuesday morning briefing: Book talk, meetings watch and a Paul Newman...
November 1st, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.
Book talk
The Adult Book Discussion Group meets today at 4:50 p.m. in the Portales Public Library.
T...
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