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Star Wars best when watched in moderation
January 1st, 2005
Black Friday was great for me. I’d been waiting for just this day to save a little bit of money on three particular DVDs that together comprise what I’ve always known as “The Trilogy.”
I’v...
New PHS coach feels at home
January 1st, 2005
CLOVIS — Andy Correll may be from Knox City, Texas, but he feels quite comfortable in Portales.
A former assistant at Portales High, Correll is preparing for his first season as Rams head coach. He...
City planning to aid displaced victims
January 1st, 2005
With Hurricane Katrina forcing thousands of evacuations from the Gulf Coast area every day, Portales will soon be doing its part to help.
The New Mexico Department of Emergency Management and Federa...
Elida pulling together aid for young girl
January 1st, 2005
Three-year-old Hope Bilbrey, at a young age, is understanding the true meaning of “hope” in a time in which she is battling cancer.
Elida residents are putting their efforts together and seeking...
Hounds compete, but fall to Aggies
December 30th, 2004
LAS CRUCES — The Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team played well most of the way, but Division I New Mexico State sank 8-of-13 second-half 3-pointers and got huge lifts off the ben...
Isaacs family has short, but enjoyable, reunion
December 30th, 2004
It was a Christmas for the entire Isaacs’ family to remember — a holiday in which Galen and Barbara’s sons were all together at the dinner table instead of a foreign country fighting a war.
It...
Warrant issued for Clovis man
December 30th, 2004
CLOVIS — A warrant was issued Thursday afternoon for the arrest of a Clovis man in connection with the death of his mother.
Dwight Wagner, 55, is charged with an open count of murder. He’s accuse...
Local man's son survives tsunami
December 30th, 2004
Clovis doctor Rajan Mirchandini spoke to his son on Christmas eve. Arjune was vacationing near the southern tip of Sri Lanka, where he’s lived for two months, and all was well in the breathtaking se...
Dec. 31 Obituaries
December 30th, 2004
Roy Landess Sr., 75
Services: No services have been planned at this time.
Mr. Roy G. Landess Sr., 75, of Clovis, died Monday, Dec. 27, 2004, at Prairie Acres in Friona, Texas.
He was born on June 22,...
Celebrate God's blessings in the new year
December 30th, 2004
I resolve to celebrate God’s many blessings in the New Year. It is easy to rationalize the blessings or to let them go by as mere “coincidences.” I believe both great and small miracles happen e...
New Year’s: A time to not only set new goals, but work on old ones
December 30th, 2004
Only 359 shopping days left until Christmas.
I don’t want to stress you out now.
By the way, there’s only 45 shopping days until Valentine’s Day.
Enough of that though. The only thing on most o...
Rams thump defending 3A champs
December 29th, 2004
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Junior guard Chris Adkins scored 11 points Wednesday to help the Portales High Rams claim fifth place in the 51st Stu Clark Tournament at New Mexico Highlands University with a 52-...
Hounds look to build on strong outing
December 29th, 2004
The Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team can only hope the Christmas break didn’t come at a bad time.
The Greyhounds (4-6), who haven’t played since thrashing a decent St. Mary’...
Lady Tigers win Roswell tourney
December 29th, 2004
ROSWELL — The Elida girls basketball team had a tougher time with Roswell Goddard’s “C” team on Monday than with the Lady Rockets’ junior varsity squad on Wednesday.
Senior Adrienne Coe scor...
Clovis death investigated as homicide
December 29th, 2004
Police are investigating the death of an elderly Clovis woman as a homicide, and plan to charge a man today in connection with her death, officials said.
Essie Thomas, 75, was found dead in the bathro...
Floyds find sweet success with business
December 29th, 2004
Editor’s Note: This story is part of a periodic series about local business owners who have been with their respective businesses for five years or more.
Local owners of Daylight Donuts, Thane and...
Rams roll to victory over Taos
December 28th, 2004
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Seniors Chris Carter and Bo Gabriel combined for nearly half the points and the Portales Rams made short work of Taos on Tuesday, rolling over the Tigers 48-30 in the consolation s...
Elida girls garner semifinal win in Roswell tourney
December 28th, 2004
ROSWELL — Senior guard Casey Ford scored a season-high 16 points Tuesday night to help the Elida Lady Tigers reach the finals of a tournament at Roswell Goddard with a 49-28 win over the Roswell Hig...
Lady Rams overwhelmed by Rio Rancho in semis
December 28th, 2004
CLOVIS — If they hadn’t been already, the Portales Lady Rams’ problems against pressure defense were clearly exposed Tuesday.
Rio Rancho hounded the Lady Rams from start to finish, forcing Porta...
Rain makes tough times for milo farmers
December 28th, 2004
Area milo farmers did not have to worry about a drought this year, but instead had a different type of problem. A long rainy season has caused some farmers to not even be able to harvest their milo a...
Billy the Kid still a newsmaker in 2004
December 28th, 2004
Western legend Billy the Kid has been dead for more than a century, but you wouldn’t know that from the headlines the legendary gunslinger made in 2004.
An investigation spearheaded by a group of Ne...
Cows, cold weather don't mix
December 28th, 2004
Cows with pneumonia stuck in the mud is both a picture of helplessness, and for area cattle raisers, a symbol of lost profits.
This year’s wet weather and recent cold temperatures meant sickness an...
Dec. 29 South County News
December 28th, 2004
So far as I know the crops are all in and the farmers can start plans for another year farming, ranching and watching the winter wheat grow as the cattle fatten up grazing on it.
Community shocked
Th...
Dec. 29 Dora News
December 28th, 2004
The snow was great for the Christmas season. I only saw one snowman but it was a pretty good one and lasted most of two days.
Several senior citizens stayed in as long as it was so icy so I didn’t h...
Dec. 29 Obituaries
December 28th, 2004
Blondell Decker, 83
Mrs. Blondell Decker, 83, of Clovis, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004, at Laurel Ridge Health Care in Clovis.
She was born on March 24, 1921, in Lamesa, Texas, to Cora and Alvin E. Jeter...
Timeripper: Preventer of social errors
December 28th, 2004
I ask a lot of questions to people around the city — it goes with the territory.
But every once in a while, I get a question thrown back at me. A few weeks ago, I was more than prepared to answer.
T...
PHS falls to Santa Fe in Stu Clark meet
December 27th, 2004
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Turnovers jumped up and bit the Portales High Rams on Monday.
After scoring the game’s first basket, the Rams turned the ball over on five of their next six possessions and Santa...
Lady Tigers advance to semifinals
December 27th, 2004
ROSWELL — The Elida Lady Tigers outscored Roswell Goddard “C” team 23-4 in the third quarter to break open a close game en route to a 53-29 victory over the Lady Rockets Monday in a quarterfinal...
Donation numbers drop for Salvation Army
December 27th, 2004
The local Salvation Army raised $37,464.22 with its Christmas projects this season, officials said on Sunday.
The total is about $5,300 less than a year ago. Capt. Tammy Ray said the difference can b...
CAFB squad set for deployment
December 27th, 2004
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — Hundreds of pilots, airmen and other Air Force officials on Monday geared up for an upcoming deployment overseas. The personnel will provide war-ready air combat, if the need...
Lady Rams prevail over Farmington
December 27th, 2004
CLOVIS — It’s been a bit of a climb, but the Portales Lady Rams have reached the .500 mark.
They did it by taking command early with a 17-2 run, then hanging on late to beat Farmington 42-36 in a...
United Way campaign extends past deadline
December 25th, 2004
Roosevelt County United Way board members are still working on this year’s fund-raising campaign, according to a press release from Erinn Burch, executive director of Curry and Roosevelt County Unit...
Teacher reflects on community help
December 25th, 2004
Christmas for Carol Lang is a story of losing a granddaughter. Thanks to many Floyd community members, it’s also a story of how people come together for those in need.
One of Lang’s 13 grandchildr...
Homicide rate rises in 2004
December 25th, 2004
The number of homicides in Curry County and Clovis in the last five years has increased 10-fold, a trend law enforcement officials say is a product of heightened gang activity in the community.
In 200...
Dec. 26 Public Record
December 25th, 2004
The following criminal dispositions were recently filed in the Roosevelt County District Court:
— Henry Graves, 45, pled guilty to larceny (more than $250) and will serve 18 months of supervised pro...
Christmas not about hype, but happiness
December 25th, 2004
We have another Christmas behind us. No more trying to remember Uncle Edgar’s favorite color for new suspenders or if your spouse’s grandma will take out her teeth at Christmas dinner and complain...
Poinsettia placement a problem
December 25th, 2004
When Christmas dust settles, I always face a colossal quandary — what do I do with the poinsettias?
They never come with directions. In many cases, I don’t even know who sent them.
To my way of t...
Dec. 26 Obituaries
December 25th, 2004
Viola J. Wiggs
Mrs. Viola J. Wiggs, 90, of Amarillo, died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2004, in Amarillo.
She was born Nov. 25, 1914, in New Mexico.
She was raised in New Mexico and attended Texico High School...
Rams look to build on Moriarty win
December 25th, 2004
A heartbreaking, last-second defeat at Los Lunas on Dec. 17 left Portales High senior Chris Kirchner and his teammates seeing red.
Kirchner scored 19 points and helped the Rams pull into a tie in the...
Eastern's Elliott calls it a career after 48 years
December 25th, 2004
If his health would let him, Eastern New Mexico University’s Bud Elliott would probably go on coaching forever.
As it is, it wasn’t easy for the veteran coach — he turned 73 on Christmas Eve —...
Lady Rams meet Farmington in Clovis tournament
December 25th, 2004
With three starters lost to graduation and facing the usual challenging schedule, Portales High girls basketball coach Brenda Gomez realized her team’s 23-4 record of a year ago would be hard to mat...
Traffic accident claims life of former local pastor
December 23rd, 2004
A former Dora Baptist church pastor died after he was struck by a vehicle in Wolfforth, Texas, on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Phillip Shelton, 63, was str...
Don't let change dampen your holidays
December 23rd, 2004
When you come from a family as huge as mine, you start to feel lonely as fewer and fewer people come home for Christmas each year. And when you start to compare the stress-filled holidays of your adul...
We should celebrate essence of Christmas today and everyday
December 23rd, 2004
On Christmas Day, like no other on the calendar, compassion and generosity resonate. Children are the center of our universe. Our bonds are celebrated. Hope lives. It is Christmas.
This is the day the...
Child's gift filled with unconditional love
December 23rd, 2004
“Let’s count to three and open our presents.”
I had counted one more time to be sure each child had a gift. Each girl brought a gift for a girl and the boys a gift for a boy.
“ONE, TWO, THR...
Local restaurant to open doors again for holiday
December 22nd, 2004
The Garcia family see the Portales residents as an extension of their family and on Christmas Day it wants them over for a holiday meal.
Owners Joe, Ruben and Sara Garcia are opening the doors to the...
Portales gets first snowfall of winter
December 22nd, 2004
Tuesday and Wednesday brought hope for a white Christmas in the local area, but also an increased chance of dangerous roads for motorists.
Cannon Air Force Base moved to Mission Essential status Wedne...
Hunton lives goal through insurance agency
December 22nd, 2004
Editor’s Note: This story is part of a recurring series on local business owners who have been with their business for at least five years.
With an aim to be a responsible business owner, David Hun...
Dec. 23 Obituaries
December 22nd, 2004
Era Jewett, 96
Mrs. Era Jewett, 96, of Portales, died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2004, at her home in Portales.
She was born on Aug. 17, 1908, in Boyd, Texas, to Mary Ann and William Samuel Lavender. She marri...
ENMU's Buzard tries to recover from tumor after stellar season
December 22nd, 2004
Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series of five stories highlighting the top Portales-area sports stories of the year.
Dan Buzard’s second season as Eastern New Mexico University wom...
School board: Five candidates running for three spots
December 21st, 2004
When Feb. 1 comes around, voters from across Roosevelt County will be picking their school board representatives. Voters in Portales districts, however, will have a few more choices.
Five people are r...
Commissioners dispute where road funds should go
December 21st, 2004
In his last meeting as a District 2 commissioner Chad Davis made his presence felt.
Davis, the outgoing commissioner for District 2, proposed an amendment to change the way each district is funded for...
City council aids hotel project
December 21st, 2004
Mayor Orlando Ortega and city councilors approved a contract to purchase two parking lots from the Roosevelt County Rural Telephone Cooperative Inc. as part of an incentive for the remodeling and reop...
Dec. 22 Floyd News
December 21st, 2004
Transitions
Anniversaries: Ferrell and Louis Odom (55 years); Noel and Linda Rippee (37 years).
Upcoming events
• Seniors meet Thursday night for games and friendship.
• The last day of school is...
Dec. 22 South County News
December 21st, 2004
The south county has hundreds of acres of irrigated crops each year and are grateful for the underground water. When we have a year with good fresh rain on crops and pastures it helps out tremendously...
Dec. 22 Dora News
December 21st, 2004
Cold, breezy and nice harvesting days all last week. If it stays that way all this week, the farmers should be getting in good shape as far as gathering it all in is concerned. Now it’s time to see...
Asking Santa to be good to me and others
December 21st, 2004
Dear Santa,
Let me begin by saying what a pleasure it is to make contact with you again, after so many years. I’ve got a lot to ask of you this year, and I thought I’d make those wishes known to y...
Broncos' bid for six-man crown falls short
December 21st, 2004
Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series of five stories highlighting the top Portales-area sports stories of the year.
Jeff Gillespie maintained in preseason that his youthful Floyd fo...
PHS baseball team converts second chance into title run
December 20th, 2004
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of five stories highlighting the top Portales-area sports stories of the year.
Coming into the 2004 season, the Portales High baseball program ha...
Christmas decorations not the biggest holiday fire hazards
December 20th, 2004
People during Christmas time may be focusing on Christmas trees and lights as a fire danger, but in Roosevelt County, they will need to turn their attention to what keeps them warm more than anything...
Cannon puts training on display
December 20th, 2004
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — As I walked toward the wounded with a medical bag in hand Friday, I couldn’t help but shudder at how badly one of the victims looked.
Her eye was dangling out of its socke...
Dec. 21 Obituaries
December 20th, 2004
Noel Lanci, 22
Noel Paige Lanci, 22, of Portales, died Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004, in Portales.
She was born on Dec. 20, 1978, in St. Francis, Kan., to Tom Lanci and Taunia Locker. She attended school in...
Elida posts sweep over Lovington JVs
December 20th, 2004
LOVINGTON — The Elida basketball jumped over the .500 mark on Monday with a sweep of the Lovington junior varsity squads.
Elida won the boys game 50-35 while the Lady Tigers came away with a 44-28 v...
Hounds make total turnaround in rout
December 20th, 2004
Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball coach Shawn Scanlan didn’t know the team he coached on Saturday in the High Desert Classic in Las Vegas, Nev.
He didn’t really expect the team he s...
Lady Rams hang on to beat Moriarty
December 18th, 2004
MORIARTY — The Portales Lady Rams struggled through a second half in which they scored just 11 points, but they still had enough on Saturday to hang on for a 33-30 victory over Moriarty.
Portales (4...
Unbeaten Pitt State romps past Hounds
December 18th, 2004
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Junior guard Eddie Jackson scored 26 points — all but three in the second half — to lead undefeated Pittsburg State (Kan.) to an 83-63 victory over Eastern New Mexico Universit...
Coyotes unable to overcome Farwell's spurts
December 18th, 2004
FARWELL, Texas — Dora’s boys recovered from Farwell’s first haymaker, but not the second.
Down 11-0 in the first three minutes, the Coyotes battled back to within a point in the third quarter be...
Farwell girls beat Lady Coyotes
December 18th, 2004
FARWELL, Texas — In a physical game with neither team having much depth, outside shooting gave the Farwell Lady Blue a big lift Friday night against Dora.
Sophomore guard Dellani Jones kept Farwell...
Floyd sweeps Logan
December 18th, 2004
FLOYD — Sophomore Blair Jaramillo scored a career-high 22 points Friday night to lead the Floyd Lady Broncos to a 71-60 victory over Logan.
Floyd (5-5) used its pressure defense to force several tur...
Rams rally for victory over Pintos
December 18th, 2004
MORIARTY — If nothing else, the Portales High boys basketball team found out this weekend that it is resilient.
The Rams, who dropped a last-second heartbreaker on Friday night at Los Lunas, saw a 1...
Regents pleased with year so far
December 18th, 2004
Eastern New Mexico University president Steven Gamble reported a good fall semester for the university with enrollment up, the passing of General Obligation Bond and the success in athletics.
“It h...
Tuesday the only day to file for school board
December 18th, 2004
PNT Staff
Roosevelt County residents will have their only opportunity to file for a school board member position on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The school board elections will take place in Februar...
Chandler: Kids affected too many times by meth labs
December 18th, 2004
Yellow space suits, high-powered rifles and your parents screaming as some stranger drags them away. The methamphetamine bust as seen by the child on the inside, officials say, is a frightening thing....
Meadors enjoyed finer things
December 18th, 2004
J. E. Meadors enjoyed the finer things of life.
A carpenter by trade, he made candlesticks, cabinets and homes — but his most important treasures were those built through friendship.
Family members...
Dec. 19 Obituaries
December 18th, 2004
Albert C. Gonzales, 84
Albert C. Gonzales, 84, of Fort Sumner, died Thursday, Dec. 16, 2004, at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center in Roswell.
He was born on Aug. 26, 1920, in Guadalupe, to Coldoveo G...
Dec. 19 Floyd School News
December 18th, 2004
Upcoming events
• Final Exams are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
• Classes will dismiss for Christmas holidays at noon on Wednesday. They will resume Jan. 4.
Basketball
• Junior High’s next ga...
Dec. 19 Elida School News
December 18th, 2004
This will be our last news until we return from Christmas break on Jan. 3. The first week back to school will include EPAC Jan. 4-8. During Christmas break the varsity boys and girls will travel to Lo...
Dec. 19 Portales Junior High News
December 18th, 2004
Semester ends
This week students completed wood projects in Darrell Bollinger’s industrial arts class in addition to projects and tests in other classes. As employees walk the halls, they hear stude...
Dec. 19 Public Record
December 18th, 2004
The following criminal dispositions were recently filed in the magistrate court:
— Jacqueline Troy, 18, pled no contest to the charge of possession of drug paraphernalia and will serve 364 days of s...
Holiday gifts are meant for adults, too
December 18th, 2004
Now that I’m knee deep in sunset years, I suppose it’s time to stop pining for the mornings of my life and enjoy the evenings. But that doesn’t mean I have to stop playing with Christmas toys, d...
Howard named third-team Little All-America
December 16th, 2004
Eastern New Mexico senior linebacker Jeff Howard has been named to the third team of the Associated Press’ Little All-America selections, announced on Thursday.
The Little All-America squad is compr...
Elida squads split at Tucumcari
December 16th, 2004
TUCUMCARI — The Elida Lady Tigers rolled to a 28-9 first-quarter lead and blasted Tucumcari 57-24 Thursday night.
Senior Adrienne Coe led three players in double figures with 15 points, while Lyndse...
ENMU student takes long path to degree
December 16th, 2004
When Eric Duran receives his degree from Eastern New Mexico University on Saturday, his mother won’t be there as a spectator — and he couldn’t be happier.
Instead, Jolene Duran will join her son...
Fire claims home of couple
December 16th, 2004
An elderly couple will be without their home this Christmas after a fire burned down their two-bedroom house late Wednesday evening.
Portales Fire Department fire fighters responded to a call at 10:4...
It's time to embrace my calling
December 16th, 2004
I’ve felt like Jonah fleeing from Ninevah the better part of my newspaper career.
In the process, I’ve made more than a few waves and, in my ignorance, I’ve allowed that Great Whale of Stubborn...
Jesus needs to be a part of season
December 16th, 2004
Just imagine for a moment, if you can, that Jesus had never been born, or that King Herod had succeeded. The thought makes me shudder!
If Jesus had never been born the blessed hope is gone. No absolut...
Dec. 17 Obituaries
December 16th, 2004
Darrell Fulcher, 66
Mr. Darrell Fulcher, 66, of Clovis, died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2004, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born on April 30, 1938, in La Feria, Texas, to Jim R. and Alvis May...
Village officials asked how much water they need
December 15th, 2004
How much water do you need? That’s the question Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority Project Manager Scott Verhines asked ENMRWA members on Wednesday in Portales.
Verhines said he wants the inf...
Pests become profit for local business owner
December 15th, 2004
Editor’s Note: This story is part of a recurring series of profiles on local business owners who have been with their business for five years or more.
For the past 14 years, the owners of Redlands...
Large variety available in jewelry and clothing
December 15th, 2004
Editor’s Note: This is the last in a series of three stories about what gifts Portales shoppers are buying this holiday season.
Portales residents in search for gifts for their sisters, mothers, wi...
Dec. 16 Obituaries
December 15th, 2004
Narcizo Soto , 64
Narcizo “Chi-cho” Hernandez Soto, 64, of Clovis, died Sunday, Dec. 12, 2004, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born Nov. 28, 1940, in St. Barbara, Chihuahua, M...
Conquerors post win over Amarillo Home School
December 14th, 2004
AMARILLO — Luis McCain scored 27 points Tuesday night as the Faith Triumphant boys basketball bounced back from its first loss of the season the night before to pound Amarillo Home School 92-52.
Cal...
Roswell turns back Lady Rams
December 14th, 2004
ROSWELL — Playing their fifth game on the road in six nights, including their second in two nights in Roswell, the Portales Lady Rams fell short Tuesday night when Roswell High held on late for a 54...
Floyd man recovers from Thursday accident
December 14th, 2004
A Floyd man is trying to recover from a fractured pelvis in the Laurel Plains Healthcare Rehabilitation center in Clovis after a cattle guard landed on him in an accident on Thursday, according to Cha...
Police prepare for gift-giving season
December 14th, 2004
The Portales Police Department kicked off its sixth annual Operation Santa Cop this year.
The way that the program started was as a community services project, said Portales Police Captain Lonnie Ber...
Salvation Army at $25,000 so far
December 14th, 2004
David Garza sported a red baseball cap and matching windbreaker jacket Tuesday, each donning the Salvation Army logo.
He stood at Wal-Mart’s south entrance in Clovis, ringing the organization’s f...
ENMU leaders aim for answers during tour
December 14th, 2004
Eastern New Mexico University leaders took a first-hand look on Tuesday at leadership in the eastern plains of New Mexico area to find out about the of lack of water, a truck by-pass and housing.
The...
Fuel prices dropping during holiday season
December 14th, 2004
Virgil Helker fills up his gas tank twice a week for frequent trips to Tucumcari and Portales from his Clovis home.
While his Buick LeSabre gets good gas mileage, a recent drop in gas prices in the ar...
Dec. 15 Floyd News
December 14th, 2004
Transitions
Birthdays: There are no birthdays this week.
Anniversaries: Tommy and Mary Goff (43 years), Jeff and Jennifer Essary (10 years).
Upcoming events
• Seniors meet Thursday night for games...
Dec. 15 Dora News
December 14th, 2004
The farmers are taking advantage of this weather to get milo combined and the hay in bales.
Sunday kids day
The elementary age children’s program will be this Sunday at the Dora Baptist Church. The...
Gesture reflects Christmas spirit
December 14th, 2004
I would like to thank a young lady — whose name I don’t know — from the Dora Baptist Church. She gave my 3-year-old daughter a candy cane at the Portales Christmas parade on Dec. 3.
I know that...
Dec. 15 Letters to the Editor
December 14th, 2004
Noise pollution reflects poorly on Portales
I have lived in Portales for four months, and it is the loudest town I have ever heard.
I thought this small town on the Plains would have one benefit: It...
Cannon firefighter talks with students
December 13th, 2004
CLOVIS — When roughly 150 young students Monday asked what it was like to be in war, Cannon Air Force Base Staff Sgt. David Sanchez answered with an illustration:
The Air Force firefighter asked th...
Dec. 14 Obituaries
December 13th, 2004
Art Corbin, 61
Mr. Art Corbin, 61, of Boles Acres, died Sunday, Dec. 12, 2004, at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces.
He was born on Aug. 20, 1943, in Portales, to Lorraine and Dale Corbin. He gra...
Lady Rams post win at Goddard
December 13th, 2004
ROSWELL — Senior Patty Terry and junior Megan Kabrick scored 12 points each to lead four Portales players in double figures Monday night as the Lady Rams cruised to a 58-32 victory over Roswell Godd...
Tarleton State takes pair from Eastern
December 11th, 2004
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State erased a four-point deficit with less than 17 minutes left and rolled to a 70-52 Lone Star Conference men’s crossover victory over Eastern New Mexico Universit...
Lady Rams finish fifth in tourney
December 11th, 2004
RIO RANCHO — It was Portales coach Brenda Gomez’ express wish, after a quarterfinal loss in the Mel Otero Rio Rancho Invitational on Thursday, that her Lady Rams break an 0-4 winless streak to sta...
Elida falls in fifth-place game
December 11th, 2004
NEW DEAL, Texas — The Elida boys basketball team got thumped on Saturday, but the Tigers didn’t come away from the Mean Green Classic empty-handed.
Elida (4-4) won twice in consolation bracket pla...
Navarro remembered as asset to students
December 11th, 2004
Minnie Navarro played a key role at Eastern New Mexico University leaving behind a legacy of life for all those that were affected by her deeds of service and devotion.
Navarro died on Nov. 30, 2004....
Prosecutor's office appoints county's first victim's advocate
December 11th, 2004
The 9th Judicial District Attorney’s office had to go to the state Legislature to receive funding for a victim’s advocate position in Roosevelt County. It only had to stay in the office to find th...
United Way $26,000 away from goal
December 11th, 2004
Roosevelt County’s United Way is more than halfway to its fund-raising goal, but still needs about $26,000.
Erinn Burch, executive director of the Roosevelt and Curry County branches of the charitab...
Dec. 12 Public Record
December 11th, 2004
The following criminal dispositions were recently filed in the magistrate court:
• Adam Elliott, 18, found guilty of reckless driving and will serve 90 days of supervised probation.
• Shelly Gonz...
Dec. 12 Obituaries
December 11th, 2004
E.J. Gossett, 83
Mr. E. J. Gossett, 83, died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004, in Portales.
He was born on Sept. 17, 1921, in Ryan, Okla., to Ida and Charlie P. Gossett. He graduated from Floyd High School in 1...
There's not always a "bad guy" and "good guy"
December 11th, 2004
The recent outbreak of violence at sporting events nudged me into some reflection. Something really big usually has to happen to jumpstart my thought processes, so those nasty little episodes with the...
Holiday not without its hoaxes
December 11th, 2004
An independent survey this week showed that hidden in the dusty catacombs of my files are dozens of juicy Christmas stories I experienced as a young, insolvent reporter. But only one stands out as a r...
Dec. 12 Faith Triumphant School News
December 11th, 2004
Geography bee
Congratulations to the geography bee first- and second-place winners, Bryce Harrison and Reshea Kelly.
Reading contest
FTCS recently had “The Pumpkin Patch Reading Contest.” Student...
Dec. Broad Horizons News
December 11th, 2004
Students have an important week at Broad Horizons. The afternoon classes, consisting of third, fourth and fifth periods, will be taking their course final exams on Thursday. The morning classes, fir...
Dec. 12 Floyd School News
December 11th, 2004
Upcoming events
• School board will meet Monday at 7 p.m.
• Final Exams are Dec. 20-22.
• Classes will dismiss for Christmas Holidays at noon on Dec. 22. They will resume Jan. 4.
Basketball
•...
Dec. 12 Elida School News
December 11th, 2004
Mid-year exams are right around the corner, specifically, Tuesday through Thursday. Christmas parties for students, staff and faculty will be held on Thursday, which is the last day of school before t...
Lady Rams unable to overcome early deficit
December 9th, 2004
RIO RANCHO — Even the midst of a major comeback attempt, the burden of an 0-3 start and frustration over the quality of play boiled over for Portales girls coach Brenda Gomez on Thursday.
In a 37-31...
Zias get past St. Ed's, win third in row
December 9th, 2004
AUSTIN, Texas — Senior post Loren Scarlett delivered a season-best 16 points off the bench, including 4-of-6 from 3-point range, and the Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team edged...
Coyotes absorb loss in Tularosa tourney
December 9th, 2004
TULAROSA — The Tularosa Wildcats jumped out to a 24-7 lead at the quarter and beat Dora 78-53 Thursday night in a quarterfinal game of the seventh annual Tularosa Basic Classic.
Bill Turner scored 2...
E-mail on Cannon, BRAC a hoax, officials say
December 9th, 2004
A group of e-mails that list military bases likely scheduled for retirement in the upcoming base realignment and closure (BRAC) process are nothing more than a hoax, officials say.
A spokesman for U.S...
Medicare on minds of many in Portales
December 9th, 2004
The push has already begun to try to stop New Mexico legislators from making more cuts to Medicaid funding in the 2005 legislation, which begins in January.
Some of the push is coming from Portales....
RGH employees pick new health plan
December 9th, 2004
Roosevelt County General Hospital Board members decided to go in a new direction for a health care plan for employees during Thursday’s board meeting.
Members decided in favor of changing to a risk...
Do you have your gift from God?
December 9th, 2004
A special memory of my first Christmas as a newly wed still warms my heart today. We lived in Eastern University’s “Vetville.” Vetville (rows of army barracks converted to apartments) housed ma...
Our Lady of Guadalupe: Icon has survived centuries
December 9th, 2004
Images of Our Lady of Guadalupe are printed on jewelry and T-shirts. Rivers, mountains and towns bear her name. Her image is displayed in homes and cathedrals and both males and females are named afte...
Brock sees self as "writer with light"
December 8th, 2004
Larry Brock, owner of Picture This Studio, has developed a unique eye for beauty as his talent in photography continues to mature.
He said photography has helped him view life differently than ever be...
CCC acquitted in lawsuit
December 8th, 2004
A Roosevelt County jury has acquitted Clovis Community College of allegations of discrimination filed against the college by a former administrator.
Laura Jane Flores, a former Portales resident and f...
Dec. 9 Obituaries
December 8th, 2004
Kenneth Cooper, 71
Kenneth “K.C.” Cooper, 71, of Clovis, died Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004, in Curry County.
He was born Nov. 23, 1933, to Elmer P. and Ella F. Long Cooper in Hugo, Okla. He married Lau...
Shoppers eyeing toys for holiday season
December 8th, 2004
Editor’s Note: This is the second of three stories about what Portales shoppers are buying this holiday season. The third story will focus on jewelry and women’s clothing.
Roosevelt County reside...
Conquerors roll to fourth victory
December 8th, 2004
LUBBOCK — Eric Cathey and Tim Smith led a balanced Faith Triumphant attack with 16 points each Tuesday as the Conquerors rolled past Lubbock Christ the King 75-28.
Caleb Richards added 14 points and...
Texico posts sweep of Dora
December 7th, 2004
DORA — Guard Tony Clements scored 17 points to lead three Texico boys in double figures Tuesday night as the Wolverines posted a 73-58 victory over Dora.
Seniors Garret Mayfield and Braden Vaughan a...
Hounds looking to hit stride
December 7th, 2004
It’s hardly desperation time for the Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team, but coach Shawn Scanlan would like to see the Greyhounds get on track pretty soon.
After winning back-to-b...
Commission agrees to terms for wind farm bonds
December 7th, 2004
The Roosevelt County commissioners on Tuesday approved to go into negotiations with Padoma Wind and Power on land use in Roosevelt County to build a wind farm and a resolution for the issuance of indu...
City council recognizes police for accreditation
December 7th, 2004
Portales city officials took the time during Tuesday night’s city meeting to recognize the Portales Police Department for becoming the first New Mexico accredited Police Department.
The accreditatio...
Dec. 8 Floyd News
December 7th, 2004
Transitions
Birthdays: Leon Nall; Louise Odom; Sheri Chenualt
Upcoming events
• School Board will meet at 7 p.m. at the school Monday night.
• City Council will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Co...
Dec. 8 Dora/South County News
December 7th, 2004
Harvest
By this time, most of the peanuts are taken care of. Some have been able to get quiet a lot of cotton in modules the past week. Now if this spell is just short and sweet they should get most o...
It's time to help out neighbors in need
December 7th, 2004
As the 2004 United Way campaign wraps up in the next two weeks, what matters most is your support. It is needed to achieve this year’s goal of $60,000.
Helping does not require individuals to give...
Some holiday hits are worth watching
December 7th, 2004
Christmas means a lot of things to a lot of people. Some enjoy the time with family, while others look forward to eggnog, mistletoe and presents.
I look forward to most Christmas things as well, like...
United Way about halfway to goal
December 6th, 2004
With a little more than two weeks to go in its fund-raising campaign, the Roosevelt County United Way is about halfway to its goal.
“We are about at 50 percent in hard fund-raising numbers,” said...
Alleged dumping results in charges
December 6th, 2004
An investigation involving several state agencies including the attorney general’s office led to charges against a Melrose man accused of illegally dumping a contaminated byproduct from ethanol prod...
Identity theft a concern during shopping season
December 6th, 2004
On the day that Scott Davis went to buy a car at a dealership in the city he lived in at the time, he thought about the car he’d be getting.
Instead, he was presented with an unexpected credit check...
Portales teams prepare
December 6th, 2004
The Portales High boys basketball team ends its busy season-opening stretch tonight with a 7 p.m. clash against Roswell High in the Rams’ home opener at the PHS gym.
Portales is playing its fifth ga...
Dec. 7 Obituaries
December 6th, 2004
Virgil Wheeler, 79
Mr. Virgil Wheeler, 79, died Sunday, Dec. 5, 2004, near Portales.
He was born on Aug. 31, 1925, in Oklahoma to Dora and Johnny Wheeler. He “fudged” on his age in order to be abl...
Decorated tables highlight Happening
December 4th, 2004
Roosevelt County residents capped off a weekend filled with holiday events by taking in the Holiday Happening event filled with decorated tables, Christmas wear and Christmas items in the silent aucti...
Tolar explosion remembered
December 4th, 2004
On a quiet day in eastern New Mexico, Nov. 30, 1944, a train of 81 cars was traveling west out of Clovis. One of the crew members had detected a hot box under a fuel oil tanker car and the engineer wa...
Dec. 5 Dora School News
December 4th, 2004
Thanksgiving was great and it’s great to have our students back this week preparing reviews and test fro the semester grades. Time is marching on rapidly and hopefully they are as excited for the te...
Dec. 5 Faith Triumphant School News
December 4th, 2004
Thank you to Christopher Nicholson for coming to talk to the school about your mission trip to Africa. It was very interesting, and we learned many things.
Stories and Christmas trees are due by Wedne...
Dec. 5 Elida School News
December 4th, 2004
Theatre groups often have special traditions that take place after the performances and the show is struck (scenery is disassembled). And the junior drama class at Elida Municipal Schools is no except...
Dec. 5 Portales Junior High News
December 4th, 2004
BPKO assembly
For a week students had been guessing about the acronym BPKO. Wednesday a fun, informative assembly let everyone know it meant Bully Prevention Kick Off.
Teachers working with GEAR-UP...
Dec. 5 Floyd School News
December 4th, 2004
Upcoming events
• The Christmas program will be Monday at 6:30 p.m.
• Juniors will be taking the ASVAB test on Tuesday.
• School Board will meet Dec. 13 at 7 p.m.
• Final exams are Dec.20-...
Jan. 5 Obituaries
December 4th, 2004
Mary Norris, 57
Mary Louise Norris, 57, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004, at Timpanogos Hospital in Orem, Utah.
She was born Sept. 28, 1947 to Lyle and Jean Norris in Las Vegas. She graduated from high...
Russian Pelekh Box story always worth reliving
December 4th, 2004
So it’s another Christmas season, which means my daughter Tracy will corral friends and family to tell her favorite yuletide story — “The Russian Pelekh Box.”
It’s a marathon narrative full...
Lunch becomes political learning session
December 4th, 2004
Not too long ago, I had the pleasure of spending a little time with our state senator, Stuart Ingle.
We happened to see each other where we were both having lunch and decided to have coffee and dess...
Dec. 5 Public Record
December 4th, 2004
The following criminal dispositions were recently filed in the magistrate court:
— Robeen Roy, 22, found guilty of attempting to sell, serving or giving alcoholic beverages to a minor and will serve...
Swaim had generous nature
December 4th, 2004
Teresa Swain had cheerful outlook on life regardless of what situation presented itself.
Family members said she enjoyed crafts, cross-stitching, growing flowers, and cooking — manicotti and enchila...
Rams drop third-place tilt to Lorenzo
December 4th, 2004
SHALLOWATER, Texas — The Lorenzo (Texas) Hornets finally made Portales pay for its struggles on offense.
Two 3-pointers by Lorenzo’s Aycock erased a 30-29 Rams lead in the final quarter and the Ho...
La Cueva overpowers Wildcats in 5A final
December 4th, 2004
In a locker room filled with the low murmur of disappointment and teary-eyed teammates, Juan Gutierrez peeled off his purple jersey and shoulder pads for the final time.
A sun-splashed afternoon that...
Dec. 3 Obituaries
December 3rd, 2004
Marcella Garduno, 50
Marcella “Marcy” Bernadette Garduno, 50, of Clovis, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004 at University Medical Center in Lubbock.
She was born Nov. 23, 1954, to Andres and Ermelinda...
Children get early Christmas
December 3rd, 2004
Roosevelt County residents, Eastern New Mexico University students and staff took the time to bring an early Christmas to children on Thursday.
They all participated in the Hanging of the Greens on T...
Melrose chief retires
December 2nd, 2004
A long-time area law enforcement official has announced his retirement as Melrose’s police chief, effective Dec. 31.
Clarence “Gomer” Pyle, 61, who has been with the Melrose department for five...
Mother hopes for help from fund
December 2nd, 2004
Freedom Newspapers
The Empty Stocking Fund is a joint effort of the Salvation Army and the Portales News-Tribune. Recipients receive gifts and clothes for their children, and baskets of food, with gre...
Teacher/student bonds always last
December 2nd, 2004
One of the many blessings in my life comes from former students. Teaching for 31 years left me with happy memories. A special bond between teacher and student lasts forever. Such was the case the othe...
It's time for the annual Christmas letter
December 2nd, 2004
Hola dear family, friends and readers of this column. Whether you’re a devoted reader or you stumbled onto this page while hunting for the sports section, season’s greetings to all.
It’s time f...
Rams capture tournament opener
December 2nd, 2004
SHALLOWATER, Texas — Bo Gabriel scored 13 points and Chris Carter added 12 to lead the Portales Rams to a 48-34 win overLittlefield, Texas in the opening round of the Shallowater Shootout Thursday a...
ENMU's Touchstone selected Academic All-America of Year
December 2nd, 2004
Eastern New Mexico University senior free safety Ty Touchstone has been voted the College Division Football Academic All-America of the Year by the All-America selection committee of the College Sport...
Dec. 2 Obituaries
December 1st, 2004
Minnie Navarro, 70
Ms. Minnie E. Navarro, 70, of Portales, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
She was born on Jan. 30, 1934, near Lake Arthur, to Minnie and Daniel...
Local consumers eye electronics
December 1st, 2004
Editor’s Note: This is the first of three stories on what items have been selling well at Portales businesses for the holiday season. Upcoming stories will focus on jewelry and women’s clothing an...
Trio of owners work to keep values
December 1st, 2004
Editor’s Note: This story is part of a series of stories about local business owners who have been at their business for five years or more.
Owners of the Portales Ace Hardware Store — John Gentr...
Parent turns to Empty Stocking Fund
December 1st, 2004
The Empty Stocking Fund is a joint effort of the Salvation Army and the Portales News-Tribune. Recipients receive gifts and clothes for their children, and baskets of food, with green beans, stuffing...
Deceased airman had heart disease
December 1st, 2004
CNJ STAFF
A Cannon Air Force Base airman who died Oct. 23 after playing soccer on base had a hereditary heart disease, Capt. Andre Kok of Cannon Public Affairs said Wednesday.
Airman 1st Class Brian K...
ENMU graduate joins CCC board
December 1st, 2004
The Clovis Community College Board of Trustees on Wednesday selected a Clovis schools employee to fill the board’s vacant position.
Arnold A. Martinez, a drug prevention coordinator with Choices Alt...
Greyhounds brace for tough matchup
December 1st, 2004
Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball coach Shawn Scanlan says the Greyhounds are still trying to hit their stride.
With undefeated Cameron and Southwestern Oklahoma coming to town for Lone...
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