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Holiday closings
December 31st, 2009
The following will be closed today for the New Year’s holiday
• City offices
• County offices
• Portales Public Library
• First Communit...
Friday morning briefing: Backyard video and Chamber awards
December 31st, 2009
Happy New Year! And welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Friday briefing.Video of the day
Check out our latest walk through an attraction...
Officials: Less holiday trash collected this year
December 31st, 2009
Chances are the day after Christmas you took a heap of trash out to a bin that was either full, almost full or overflowing with garbage.
But area trash crews report collecting less waste aft...
Texas tour full of memories, friends
December 31st, 2009
I made the trip to Texas this fall and was able to revisit a couple of monumental memories, just to see if they were real.
When I was going to veterinary school in Colorado I worked summers...
Health care not entitlement
December 31st, 2009
I am fond of affordability. That extends to insurance.My home, car, health and sometimes travel insurance would at their best be something I can well afford.
But then this is so with whateve...
Look to new decade, keep past in mind
December 31st, 2009
The general reverence for New Year’s Day dates back to the most ancient of times.
Counted among the gods of the Roman pantheon was Janus, the two-headed deity who inspired the modern n...
New year brings clean slate
December 31st, 2009
2009 has come and gone with its challenges.
With so many issues in government, chaos in culture, economy and all kinds of personal situations life would seem to be the pits. Not so dear read...
Former DA court hearing scheduled Jan. 11
December 30th, 2009
Former District Attorney Randall Harris will be arraigned in district court Jan. 11 on misdemeanor charges of domestic assault against his wife.
The case...
Dairy Farmers Classic-Plateau Classic game summaries
December 30th, 2009
Boys
• Tournament MVP Nnamdi Ezenwa scored 22 points and El Paso Bowie dominated from start to finish in a 67-40 rout of Santa Fe High for the championship of the Southwes...
St. Pius beats Rams in third-place game
December 30th, 2009
Freedom New Mexico
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — The Portales Rams played competitively against a bigger St. Pius squad Wednesday, but they struggled to score against the Sartans’ sagging de...
Thursday morning briefing: Local talent and college Bowlmania
December 30th, 2009
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Thursday briefing.
Video of the day
Lots of local talent.
Texas Tech fires football coach Leach
December 30th, 2009
LUBBOCK — Texas Tech fired coach Mike Leach on Wednesday, just two days after he was suspended by the school as it investigated his treatment of a player with a concussion.
The school...
Lyons to run for new office
December 29th, 2009
Clovis native Patrick Lyons isn’t ready for his career in public service to end next year.
Lyons, a 1972 graduate of Clovis High School, is hoping he can parlay his final year as state...
Cibola outlasts Texico
December 29th, 2009
Texico girls coach Keith Durham doesn’t mind too much if his team takes some losses to good competition at this time of the season, as long as it makes his squad better.
The Class 2A L...
Shiprock edges Portales boys at Stu Clark
December 29th, 2009
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Colby Nakahi scored 16, and the Shiprock Cheiftains bounced back from an early deficit to hand the Portales Rams a 57-52 defeat in Tuesday’s semifinals of the Stu Clar...
Dec. 29 Plateau Holiday/Southwest Dairy Farmers Classic capsules
December 29th, 2009
Boys
• In an all-capital city semifinal, Santa Fe High erased a 12-point deficit early in the fourth quarter to edge St. Michael’s 47-41 in overtime. The Dons (7-4), who fa...
Local bars, senior center ready to ring in new year
December 29th, 2009
By Clarence Plank
PNT Staff Writer
clarence_plank@link.freedom.com
New Years eve revelers will have an assortment of places to ring in 2010.
Area businesses are opening...
Wednesday morning briefing
December 29th, 2009
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico's Wednesday briefing.
Video
Just in time... tips for w...
Musical chairs solved with duct tape
December 29th, 2009
One of my favorite places to shop during the holiday season are office-supply stores. There are pens on sale, Post-It notes on sale, media storage devices on sale — and half-price chairs to s...
Tough questions during pay review
December 29th, 2009
Should military pilots who have been reassigned from cockpits to ground-based computer consoles to fly remotely piloted vehicles continue to draw the same flight pay as pilots who still fly jets an...
Loss of leaders leaves void to be filled
December 29th, 2009
This decade brought the loss of four iconic friends of liberty whose ideas helped change the course of history.
We will certainly miss President Ronald Reagan, William F. Buckley Jr. and Mil...
Texico posts quarterfinal win over Lady Tigers
December 28th, 2009
The Texico Lady Wolverines survived a high-scoring first-quarter Monday, then ran Alamogordo out of the gym in the next two periods in a 70-49 quarterfinal win over the Lady Tigers in the Plateau H...
Tuesday morning briefing
December 28th, 2009
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Tuesday briefing.
An important note: There is a winter weather advisory from 2 a.m. until 8 p.m. with 1 to 3 inches of snow possible...
Holiday crimes down
December 28th, 2009
Christmas holiday crimes were down this year in Roosevelt County and Portales.
Portales police reported 14 cases between Dec. 23 through Dec. 28, which is less than half of 2008’s numb...
District attorney reviewing fatal wreck case
December 28th, 2009
District Attorney Matt Chandler is still reviewing information turned over by the Portales Police in the case of a 71-year-old Portales woman who died after being struck by a vehicle on Oct. 30.
Monday morning briefing
December 27th, 2009
Good morning. It's Freedom New Mexico's Monday briefing.FYI
1,011 kids received gifts this year at the Lighthouse Mission’s annual Christmas party.His...
CSC menu
December 26th, 2009
Monday: Hamburger Mac, green beans, corn, apricots and peanut butter cookie.
Tuesday: Glazed ham, spinach, sweet potato, cornbread, margarine, cottage cheese and pineapple....
On the shelves
December 26th, 2009
The following books are available at the Portales Public Library:
Princess Hyacinth (the Surprising Tale of a Girl who Floated) by Florence Parry Heide, illustrated by Lane Smi...
Flower crafts featured on show
December 26th, 2009
Information on creating items with pressed flowers, hosting a wine tasting and de-cluttering homes will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursda...
Time to make new year predictions
December 26th, 2009
With a new year bearing down on us it’s time for me to observe an annual rite of this column — predictions for the new year.
I’ve taken a look into my crystal ball and saw...
Holiday season an exhausting time
December 26th, 2009
I’ve known since last January that Christmas would be Dec. 25.
So why can’t I prepare ahead of time?
Earlier this month it occurred to me I probably should do something ab...
Iran regime not accurate representation
December 26th, 2009
Most of the news about Iran focuses on the possibility that the regime may be getting close to developing a nuclear weapon.
Such concern is justified, although it is difficult to see how the...
Families cope with separation
December 26th, 2009
Like many military spouses, Kelly Madden celebrated Christmas while her husband was deployed overseas.
“My husband and I have been married for 2 1/2 years, and this is his first deploy...
Dec. 27 Police Blotter
December 26th, 2009
Selected calls to the Portales dispatch from Dec. 19 through Dec. 23:
Dec. 19:
• 2:56 a.m., A caller in the 500 block of East 15th Street reported someone had stole...
Weight loss tough resolution to keep
December 26th, 2009
With the new year approaching one thing is certain — resolutions will be made, and broken.
Among the more popular goals: Quit smoking, manage debt and maybe even get a better job. But...
Jan. 31, 1965
December 25th, 2009
According to the Portales News-Tribune, an Atlas missile moved through Portales just before noon Saturday, heading south on Highway 70. There was no explanation of where it came from, or where it w...
Jan. 30, 1964
December 25th, 2009
According to the Portales News-Tribune, Portales High School will be performing the drama “Noah” by Andre Obey which will open tonight in the old high school auditorium for a two-night...
Jan. 29, 1963
December 25th, 2009
According to the Portales News Tribune, local Forecast: Increasing cloudiness and rather windy, turning much colder tonight and Wednesday. Low tonight 20, high Wednesday 32....
Jan. 28, 1962
December 25th, 2009
According to the Portales News-Tribune, the Tower Theater will be showing “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” Sunday thru Wednesday....
Jan. 27, 1961
December 25th, 2009
According to the Portales News-Tribune, Rev. Clinton E. Vanzant, pastor of the First Assembly of God at Mansfield, Ohio, and son of Rev. Earl G. Vanzant of Portales Assembly of God, will be ministe...
Jan. 26, 1954
December 25th, 2009
According to the Portales Tribune, Jack Carrasco, former Portales resident, visited Portales yesterday to announce his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor of New Mexico....
Jan. 25, 1960
December 25th, 2009
According to the Portales News-Tribune, the Busy Fingers Club had their latest meeting with Mrs. Delo Stephenson, and spent the day in quilting. With nine members and seven visitors present, they a...
Jan. 24, 1956
December 25th, 2009
According to the Portales Daily Tribune, Deputy Sheriff O. E. “Cotton” Marquis said this morning that he had made other plans since race for sheriff of Roosevelt County in the coming De...
Jan. 23, 1955
December 25th, 2009
According to the Portales Tribune, after dropping a hard fought game to the Clovis Wildcats the Portales Rams came back to outclass the Dexter Demons 58-51....
Jan. 22, 1959
December 25th, 2009
According to the Portales News-Tribune, the Portales Municipal airport could be one of the city’s major assets, instead of a white elephant that is a continual drain on the taxpayers, accordi...
Jan. 21, 1957
December 25th, 2009
According to the Portales Daily Tribune, Dennie L. Harris, ENMU student from Clovis, was back in school following a Saturday night accident on West First Street which put him in the hospital as a r...
Jan. 20, 1953
December 25th, 2009
According to the Portales Tribune, three pieces of property were sold by County Treasurer Laura Denton Monday for non- payment of taxes. The total of three sales was $1212 and former owners have tw...
Jan. 19, 1966
December 25th, 2009
According to the Portales News-Tribune, a two and a half inch snow which fell within two hours last night has brought Roosevelt County and Eastern New Mexico its first moisture of the new year. The...
Jan. 18, 1967
December 25th, 2009
According to the Portales News-Tribune, Fire Chief Newman Carter blamed an over-heated heating stove flue for a $2,000 fire that burned the roof off of one unit of the Miller Apartments at 712 East...
Jan. 17, 1968
December 25th, 2009
According to the Portales News-Tribune, a sandy hill three miles east of Portales will soon be the center of a 60-mile circle for relayed television transmission from an Amarillo station. Steel wor...
Jan. 16, 1969
December 25th, 2009
According to the Portales News-Tribune, Harris Store for Men at 105 West Second Street advertised Curlee Suits regular $59.50 on sale for $41.50....
Jan. 15, 1967
December 25th, 2009
According to the Portales News-Tribune, a dust explosion cracked through the basement and tunnels beneath the Worley Elevator grain bins Saturday, wrecking grain handling machinery in 120-foot high...
Jan. 14, 1968
December 25th, 2009
According to the Portales News-Tribune, the first of three wells that will supply Portales with water for domestic use went on the pump at 10 a.m. Saturday. The well field is on state land in the B...
Jan. 13, 1966
December 25th, 2009
According to the Portales News-Tribune, six Portales plumbers passed tests Saturday for licenses under the Plumbing Administration Board. The tests were given in Albuquerque.
...
Jan. 12, 1964
December 25th, 2009
According to the Portales News-Tribune, Kings’ Restaurant at 224 West Second Street invites the residence of Portales to their grand opening where there will be free coffee and donuts served...
Jan. 11, 1965
December 25th, 2009
According to the Portales News-Tribune, the Board of Educational Finance, in approving a $736,000 allocation for Eastern New Mexico University, strongly suggested the money be used for land acquisi...
Jan. 10, 1963
December 25th, 2009
According to the Portales News-Tribune, J-Lee department store advertised genuine wrangler jeans for boy’s at $2.49 a pair....
Jan. 9, 1962
December 25th, 2009
According to the Portales News-Tribune, a vicious storm slammed New Mexico’s east side today, reaching near-blizzard proportions on the eastern plains near the Texas state line. Temperatures...
Jan. 8, 1961
December 25th, 2009
According to the Portales News-Tribune, records show that drivers who have had a course in drivers’ training have fewer accidents than those who have not had such a course-that’s one go...
Jan. 7, 1954
December 25th, 2009
According to the Portales Tribune, Sam Sanders has agreed to repave Commercial street with work to start “weather permitting within a week or ten days.” In a conference with Mayor Pat P...
Jan. 6, 1960
December 25th, 2009
According to the Portales News-Tribune, a poem written by a Portales High School Senior, Paula Edmonds, has been accepted by the American High School Poetry Association for their annual anthology....
Jan. 5, 1956
December 25th, 2009
According to the Portales Daily Tribune, Portales business and home owners are reminded that tomorrow, Friday, is New Mexico Statehood Day and all are urged to fly flags in the commemoration of New...
Jan. 4, 1959
December 25th, 2009
According to the Portales News-Tribune, James Young of Portales is one of six students in the school of engineering to be awarded a Physical Science Laboratory Scholarship at New Mexico State Unive...
Jan. 3, 1957
December 25th, 2009
According to the Portales Daily Tribune, Eastern New Mexico University will present its University Choir in a three-day tour of New Mexico and Texas beginning Monday. The choir, under the direction...
Jan. 2, 1955
December 25th, 2009
According to the Portales Tribune, four teachers in Portales city school system spent their Christmas vacation on a motor trip in Mexico. The group included Mrs. Jane Lee, Miss Jewel Price, Margie...
ENMU's Johnson preseason All-America
December 24th, 2009
Eastern New Mexico University senior outfielder Jereme Johnson has been selected a preseason All-America by Collegiate Baseball.
Last year, the Roswell High graduate earned the school’...
Friday morning briefing
December 24th, 2009
Merry Christmas... and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Friday morning briefing.
Video of the day
It’s In your backyard -
Empty Stocking Fund surpasses last year's total
December 24th, 2009
As of noon Friday, the Empty Stocking Fund had collected almost $900 more than last season’s drive.
Officials said donations thus far total $8,998.91.
Last year donations to the...
Letters to Santa
December 24th, 2009
The following are letters to Santa from the Portales area children and a printed as written:
Dear Santa,
I have been a good girl this year, and I want a lo...
Love notes become Christmas legacy
December 24th, 2009
Editor’s Note: This column has been printed in the anthology “Christmas Traditions.” Reprinted with permission from Adams Media Corp.
“I wish I c...
Concept of giving not lost on farm
December 24th, 2009
The week before Christmas the farmer announced to the animals that he would not be giving them the traditional cheese and sausage box.
The pig was relieved.
The farmers suggested inst...
Distributive justice not justice at all
December 24th, 2009
For a long time, political philosophers were interested in identifying the nature of justice. It started with Socrates and lasted to when John Stuart Mill did his work, although by that time there...
Jesus' birth showed new way to think
December 24th, 2009
It is curious in some ways that modern-day Western Christians have created a more lavish holiday — which in many ways has become a thoroughly secular and in some ways excessive celebration in...
Empty Stocking Fund: Ms. C
December 24th, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. C
Household members: 4
Children: 3
Special circumstances: “Ms. C” is a single parent and will not be able to af...
N.M. dairies to share nearly $3 million
December 24th, 2009
ALBUQUERQUE — The Farm Service Agency says it will issue nearly $3 million in payments to dairy farmers in New Mexico.
The payments will be made through the Dairy Economic Loss Assista...
Senate OKs health care measure, reaching milestone
December 24th, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats passed a landmark health care bill in a climactic Christmas Eve vote that could define President Barack Obama’s legacy and usher in near-universal med...
Empty Stocking Fund: Ms. S
December 23rd, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. S
Household members: 9
Children: 7
Special circumstances: “Ms. S” and her husband have a low income and will no...
Jan. 1, 1953
December 23rd, 2009
According to the Portales Tribune, a local contracting firm has been awarded $25,000 in contracts for construction work at the Clovis Air Base with work scheduled to start in the near future. The c...
Thursday morning briefing: grants and Hawaii Bowl
December 23rd, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Thursday morning briefing.
Charitable grants:
Three Roosevelt County organizations have a total of $26,100 in...
Local schools unaffected by GI Bill slowdown
December 23rd, 2009
Staff and wire reports
Although many universities and colleges are still waiting for tuition payments for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans who attended school last fall under the new GI Bill, r...
Empty stocking fund raises $7,558
December 22nd, 2009
The Empty Stocking Fund, a joint effort of the Salvation Army and Freedom New Mexico, had raised $7,558 as of Tuesday afternoon, according to Salvation Army board of directors member Lynn Berry.
Blackwater Draw museum closing for winter break
December 22nd, 2009
Eastern New Mexico University’s Blackwater Draw Museum will close for winter break from 5 p.m. Wednesday until 10 a.m. Jan. 4.
The museum is on U.S. 70 approximately 7 miles north of...
Hospital board shows profit
December 22nd, 2009
Roosevelt General Hospital is showing a $656,000 profit, but revenues are down for December.
Chief Financial Officer Eva Stevens told the hospital board Tuesday the holidays are hard on the...
Drug task force makes significant cocaine bust
December 22nd, 2009
The Region V Drug Task Force has intercepted what investigators call a significant amount of cocaine being transported to Clovis Monday.
Jorge Sanchez, 31, and Felipe De Jesus Gandara, 31, a...
Oasis closing for furloughs
December 22nd, 2009
Oasis State Park will close for five days this winter and spring as part of Gov. Bill Richardson’s plan to reduce state spending by employee furloughs.
The park is set to be closed Thu...
Wednesday morning briefing
December 22nd, 2009
Video of the day
A little holiday cheer.
Choose from a variety of holiday drinks.J...
Local shoppers boost business at the mall
December 22nd, 2009
If shopping at North Plains Mall is any indication, it’s beginning to look a lot like economic recovery this holiday season.
Mall Manager Cindy Banister said it appears Clovis area ret...
12-23 Empty Stocking Fund
December 22nd, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. S
Household members: 6
Children: 4
Special circumstances: “Ms. S’s” husband is the only provider for the...
Infectious waste from Clovis hospital found at landfill
December 22nd, 2009
For the fourth time in three years, infectious waste from Plains Regional Medical Center has been discovered at the Clovis landfill, officials confirmed Tuesday.
City Engineer Justin Howalt...
Cards not just for Christmastime
December 22nd, 2009
If you’re good at waiting, the doctor’s office is your heaven.
First off, there’s a room just for waiting. Then you go to the patient room, where you wait some more (you&rs...
BAH rates adjusted for rental markets
December 22nd, 2009
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) paid to nearly a million service members living off base in stateside areas will increase an average of 2.5 percent in January to keep up with rising rental costs....
Christmas '09 inspired many to contribute
December 22nd, 2009
Silver and gold, silver and gold
Ev’ryone wishes for silver and gold
How do you measure its worth?
Just by the pleasure it gives h...
ENMU briefs
December 22nd, 2009
Faculty briefs
• Anthony B Schroeder, professor emeritus, participated in the Military Installation Voluntary Education Review at the Marine Corps Air Station at Cherry Point, N....
Area residents remain charitible despite sluggish economy
December 21st, 2009
Charitable organizations in Roosevelt and Curry counties are reporting donations mostly equal or above last year’s levels as Christmas approaches.
Most of those organizations say they...
12-22 CHS boys basketball capsule
December 21st, 2009
Rio Rancho (5-4) at Clovis (3-3)
Radio: 1240 KCLV AM, KRMQ 101.5 FM.
Last time out: The Rams lost a 59-55 decision Saturday at Highland. The Wildcats lost their s...
Chieftains turn back Rams
December 21st, 2009
FRIONA — Senior Matthew Stanberry had 16 points, and the Friona Chieftains kept Portales from an undefeated run through Texas with a 41-36 win Monday night.
Seniors Stetson Reed and Jo...
Chamber director announces mayor run
December 21st, 2009
Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sharon King announced Monday she is running for Portales mayor.
“I’ve been committed to community service most of my life...
Police investigate arson
December 21st, 2009
Portales Police are investigating a suspected arson at a house in the 1000 block of South Abilene Street.
Deputy Chief Lonnie Berry said firefighters and police responded to a report of a fi...
12-21 Monday area prep basketball roundup
December 21st, 2009
Girls
* Muleshoe built a 21-point lead in the third quarter and the Lady Mules cruised past Amarillo Highland Park 46-32 on Monday at Muleshoe.
Muleshoe (5-11) extended a 13-po...
Tuesday morning briefing
December 21st, 2009
Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Tuesday morning briefing.
Video of the day
Good for a laugh. It’s Joking Around:
Empty Stocking Fund: Ms. G
December 21st, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. G
Household members: 7
Children: 6
Special circumstances: “Ms. G” is struggling financially. She is a single m...
Community menu
December 20th, 2009
Monday: Taco, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, Spanish rice, salsa, corn and gelatin.
Tuesday: Baked ham, broccoli and cheese, roll, margarine and pineapple upside down cake.
...
Dora news
December 20th, 2009
School resumes Jan. 5
Dora School students will be out until Jan. 5. Teachers will have an in-service day Jan. 4. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
PJHS news
December 20th, 2009
Community involvement activities
In the spirit of the giving this holiday season, Portales Junior High students and staff contributed two wheelbarrows full of toys to the Operation Sa...
Floyd news
December 20th, 2009
Scholar-athletes recognized
District 3A Volleyball – All District
• Bree Lancaster
• Madeline Love
• Tori Tucker
District 3A...
Club notes
December 20th, 2009
Altrusa International
The Altrusa Int’l., Inc. club of Portales met on Dec. 14 at noon in the Central Annex with 24 members and one guest present. The minutes were approved, and...
Honors
December 20th, 2009
Portales ENMU graduates
Twelve students from the Portales graduated from Eastern New Mexico University in Portales this fall.
They are: Julia Anastasia Acree Tucker, Bachelor o...
On the shelves/Library Programs
December 19th, 2009
• Books and Babies is a short storytime for infants ages 0 to 3 and is held bimonthly on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
This week’s theme is “Santa Baby.” Join us for stories...
Sewing tips featured on show
December 19th, 2009
Information on industrial sewing tips and painting costumes will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
Janet Pray is going to share...
Household tradition ever changing
December 19th, 2009
We have a Christmas tradition at the Terry home that I hate. Each year we toss aside the previous year’s decorations in favor of new ones.
My wife has always felt the desire to decorat...
National final rodeo not for timid
December 19th, 2009
The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, 10 days in early December in Las Vegas, just finished.
Events include bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, team roping,...
Pressuring banks to lend more initial problem
December 19th, 2009
Those of us who had anticipated the possibility of a de facto nationalization of the banking and finance sector of the economy after the meltdown last fall and the government’s bailout reacti...
Dec. 20 Public Record
December 19th, 2009
The following cases were closed in the Roosevelt County Magistrate court on Dec. 14.
Dec. 14
• Levi Rush, 22, guilty of battery. Sentenced to 182 days superv...
Empty Stocking Fund: Ms. M
December 19th, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. M
Household members: 5
Children: 3
Special circumstances: “Ms. M” and her husband recently moved to Clovis and...
Dec. 20 Police Blotter
December 19th, 2009
A sampling of call received by Portales dispatchers from Dec. 1-18, according to police call logs:
Dec. 1:
• 3:16 a.m., A caller in the 100 block of West 14t...
Monday morning briefing
December 19th, 2009
Video of the dayCurry County Road Maintenenace Supervisor Steve Reed tells us about his job in this week's
Lady Cats hand Lovington first loss
December 19th, 2009
LOVINGTON — It took a quarter for the Clovis High Lady Wildcats to get going Saturday. After that, they simply took off.
Senior forward Antiesha Brown scored 20 points as Clovis knocke...
Dec. 19 prep roundup
December 18th, 2009
Girls
* Friona needed three overtimes, but the Squaws pulled away in the final extra session for a 52-46 victory over Texico at Friona. Friona hit seven 3-pointers and converted 15-of...
Wildcats edged by Plainview
December 18th, 2009
PLAINVIEW, Texas — The Clovis Wildcats cut an 11-point deficit to two in the final minutes, but couldn’t get the final push in a 68-65 loss Friday.
The loss marked the end of a d...
Dec. 19 Clovis girls capsule
December 18th, 2009
Clovis (5-1) at Lovington (7-0)
2:30 p.m.
Radio: KCLV 99.1 FM
Last game: Clovis has been idle since defeating Manzano 41-35 in the title game of the...
12-18 Friday area prep basketball scoreboard
December 18th, 2009
Boys
Plainview 68, Clovis 65
Texico 71, Friona 56
Melrose 61, Lake Arthur 47
Farwell 44, Dora 40
Floyd 44, Tucumcari 41
Bovina 63, Petersburg 45...
Fruitful Spirit Ministries saved
December 18th, 2009
Fruitful Spirit Ministries has been saved.
The non-profit reduced-price grocery program was on the verge of closing its doors when the Matt 25 Hope Center stepped in.
Center Executive...
Empty stocking fund: Ms. M
December 18th, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. M
Household members: 5
Children: 3
Special circumstances: “Ms. M” and her husband recently moved to Clovis and are struggling financially a...
12-18 enmu men's, women's basketball capsules
December 18th, 2009
Men Texas A&M-Commerce (8-1) at ENMU (5-4), 8 p.m. today in a Lone Star Conference crossover game at Greyhound Arena. Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9. Last outing: T...
Luddites obstruct our food choices
December 17th, 2009
The anti-progress Luddites have taken some serious blows in the last six months.
A British study shows that animals and crops raised under strict organic parameters, have no nutritional or h...
Emergencies worse when misused
December 17th, 2009
There are fewer fallacies as widely circulated as those captured by the saying, “Hard cases make bad law.”
This includes all the types mentioned by those who would sanction the s...
Congress setting debt limit pointless
December 17th, 2009
It’s almost enough to make you wonder why Congress, in a show of ersatz fiscal responsibility, bothers to set a limit to the national debt at all.
But back in more innocent days &mdash...
Zias close out Cowgirls
December 17th, 2009
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — The Eastern New Mexico University Zias scored the last 10 points of the game to beat New Mexico Highlands 85-76 Thursday in a non-conference game.
Cat Clay led a huge...
Friday morning briefing: Acts of kindness and basketball
December 17th, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Friday morning briefing.
Video:
In your backyard -
Colors of Christmas point to Messiah
December 17th, 2009
Black was the night when Mary and Joseph arrived. Throngs of people lined the streets of Bethlehem.
Who would have thought the darkness of the world would soon be penetrated with a light so...
Prep capsule: Clovis at Plainview
December 17th, 2009
Clovis at Plainview
6:30 p.m. today
Radio: 1240 KCLV AM, KRMQ 101.5 FM.
Records: Clovis 3-2, Plainview 9-5
Last game: The Wildcats suf...
Filing date for municipal elections near
December 17th, 2009
With the Portales mayor’s position, four city council seats and the municipal judges position up for election March, the day for hopefuls to make their candidacy official is less than a month...
Empty Stocking Fund: Ms. F
December 17th, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. F
Household members: 7
Children: 5
Special circumstances: “Ms. F” spent all her Christmas money on her mom&rsqu...
Empty stocking fund: Mr. T
December 17th, 2009
Today’s focus: Mr. T
Household members: 5
Children: 4
Special circumstances: “Mr. T” is going...
2010 BAH rates released
December 16th, 2009
The U.S. Department of Defense released the 2010 military Basic Allowance for Housing rates online Wednesday. Rates are different for each pay grade and base.
At Cannon Air Force Base,
Thursday morning briefing
December 16th, 2009
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Thursday briefing.
Strike up the band
The Marshall Band Winter Concert is 6 p.m. at Marshall Auditorium.
Can&rsqu...
Zias at New Mexico Highlands capsule
December 16th, 2009
ENMU (3-6) at New Mexico Highlands (5-2), 7 p.m. at Las Vegas, N.M.
Radio: none.
Last outing: The Zias overcame a 16-point deficit with less than 16 minute...
MVD presents residents with new Web site
December 16th, 2009
State officials were in Clovis and Portales Wednesday announcing the launch of a new Motor Vehicle Division website designed to streamline services.
Rick Homans, secretary of Taxation and Re...
Police: Homicide witness changes story
December 16th, 2009
Investigators say a woman who reported finding the body of Clovis’ latest homicide victim staged the discovery hours later and was actually in the apartment when he was shot.
Sometime...
Meetings watch: City council approves zoning for proposed subdivision
December 15th, 2009
During the Portales City Council meeting Tuesday at City Hall, councilors:
• approved a notice of intent to adopt an ordinance for zoning classification for the new Prairie Walk...
Empty Stocking Fund: Ms. T
December 15th, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. T
Household members: 4
Children: 3
Special circumstances: “Ms. T” left her husband due to child abuse. “M...
Portales woman hospitalized after crashing into MVD building
December 15th, 2009
Police say an 88-year-old Portales woman was taken to Roosevelt General Hospital for observation Monday after her runaway car crashed into the state Motor Vehicle Division building and continued ac...
Research reveals stress on families
December 15th, 2009
Multiple, lengthy wartime deployments by service members are taking an emotional toll on their children who report being anxious or stressed at rates much higher than children nationwide, a new stu...
Education data encouraging for Hispanics
December 15th, 2009
A new study of Hispanic youth in the United States offers interesting data about one of the country’s fastest-growing groups. For political and social leaders, it has valuable information abo...
Wednesday morning briefing
December 15th, 2009
Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday morning briefing.
Video of the day
Amaze your friends.
Be the hit at any holiday party.
Take a look and see just...
Meetings watch: Roosevelt County Commission
December 15th, 2009
During their meeting Tuesday at the Roosevelt County Courthouse, Roosevelt County commissioners:
• Approved an intent to adopt a franchise agreement with Southwestern Public Serv...
School board approves sale of $1.9 million in bonds
December 14th, 2009
The Portales Municipal Schools Board of Education has approved the issuance and sale of $1.9 million of general obligation school bonds, which are intended to finance roof repairs at Portales High...
Hounds hold on late against Bulldogs
December 14th, 2009
WEATHERFORD, Okla. — Junior guard Victor Reid scored 19 points and his jump shot with 1:59 left started a game-ending 9-0 run that secured Eastern New Mexico University’s 82-71 Lone Sta...
Empty Stocking Fund: Ms. M
December 14th, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. M
Household members: 5
Children: 4
Special circumstances: “Ms. M” is unemployed and is raising her sister&rsquo...
Zias rally from 16 down to post win
December 14th, 2009
WEATHERFORD, Okla. — Eastern New Mexico University erased a 16-point deficit with less than 16 minutes to go and edged Southwestern Oklahoma 73-70 Monday night in a Lone Star Conference women...
ENMU's Clay wins LSC weekly honor
December 14th, 2009
Eastern New Mexico University junior forward Cat Clay has been selected as the Lone Star Conference South Division Offensive Player of the Week for her performance in the Zias win at Cameron.
Tuesday morning briefing
December 14th, 2009
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico's Tuesday briefing.
Video of the day
Start your day off smiling... it’s
Blaze destroys house
December 14th, 2009
Firefighters said no one was injured Sunday in a fire that gutted a house on Roosevelt Road U Sunday night.
Portales Fire Department Lt. Shannon Lee said firefighters believe the blaze start...
Press Release: Clovis, Portales recognized for beautification efforts
December 14th, 2009
New Mexico Tourism Department officials today recognized 13 New Mexico communities and organizations for their efforts at local beautification at the New Mexico Clean & Beautiful Awards ceremon...
Lady Cats win over Monarchs
December 13th, 2009
RIO RANCHO — It may not qualify as a work of art, but it will go down as a championship for the Clovis High Lady Wildcats.
Senior post Antiesha Brown overcame some foul problems to sco...
Lady Rams top Rio Rancho to take fifth place
December 13th, 2009
RIO RANCHO — After a sluggish first half, the Portales Lady Rams quickly took control when play resumed.
Sophomore post Macy Miller scored seven of her game-high 12 points during a 14-...
Community Calendar
December 12th, 2009
The Portales News-Tribune offers this space for community events. To submit or change an announcement, contact the Editorial Department at 356-4481 several days in advance. For Sunday’s paper...
Dec. 13 PJHS News
December 12th, 2009
Weekly activities
• Students are invited to participate in the PJH Spelling Bee scheduled for Jan. 7 at 10:15 a.m. in the PJHS Library. The winners will then move on to compete...
Dec. 13 PHS News
December 12th, 2009
Weekly activities
• PHS will dismiss classes at 12:30 p.m. Friday for the Christmas holiday break. Classes resume Jan. 5 to begin the spring semester.
•...
Dec. 13 Elida News
December 12th, 2009
Basketball schedule
• Dec. 19 - Jal at Jal - JV-G, B; V-G, B - 2 p.m.
• Dec. 21 - Clovis Christian at Clovis - JV- B; V-G, B - 3 p.m.
• Jan. 2 - Valley C...
Dec. 13 Floyd Menu
December 12th, 2009
Monday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza, cereal, juice and milk. Lunch — BBQ ribs, potato salad, Pinto beans, banana pudding and milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast ...
Dec. 13 CSC Menu
December 12th, 2009
Monday: HB stroganoff, egg noodles, spinach, cauliflower, cheese, cottage cheese and pears.
Tuesday: BBQ chicken thighs, creamy coleslaw, green beans, carrot raisin salad and p...
Dec. 13 Floyd News
December 12th, 2009
Schedule of events
Today
• New Mexico volleyball showcase — Rio Rancho
Monday
• K-8 MAP winter MAP Testing for all students
&...
Dec. 13 On the Shelves
December 12th, 2009
The following books are available at the Portales-Public Library
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, illustrated by Brett Helquist:
The watercolor/pen and ink drawings of the...
Dec. 13 Honors
December 12th, 2009
McAlister
Aileen McAlister, a Texas master florist and owner of Butterfly Floral in Portales, was pinned New Mexico master advanced florist at the New Mexico State Florist Association...
Dec. 13 Club Notes
December 12th, 2009
Daughters of Confederacy
The Ellen W. Jones Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy observed their December meeting with a Christmas luncheon at Vines restaurant.
Ma...
Dec. 13 Weddings
December 12th, 2009
Sandra Pool of Portales and Justin Donaldson of Odessa, Texas were joined in marriage Oct. 11, 2009, in Las Vegas, Nev.
The bride is the daughter of Munci Conners of Portales and Paul Sundre...
Laundry care tips featured on show
December 12th, 2009
Information on challenging windows and doors, decorating with accent pieces and reducing laundry loads will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon on...
Dec. 13 Public Record
December 12th, 2009
The following cases were closed in the Roosevelt County Magistrate court from Dec. 3 to Dec. 11.
Dec. 3
• Julian Olivas, 27, guilty of driving while under th...
Portales Board of Education to meet Monday
December 12th, 2009
On the agenda Monday for the Portales Municipal Schools Board of Education meeting at 6 p.m.:
• Recognition for Roosevelt General Hospital’s annual Christmas Card Project,...
Franchise agreement up to county commission vote
December 12th, 2009
During their meeting 9 a.m. Tuesday, the Roosevelt County Commission is expected to vote on a notice of intent to adopt a franchise agreement with Southwestern Public Service Company.
The ag...
Council to vote on rezoning, ordinance amendment
December 12th, 2009
It looks like a short agenda for Portales City Council when it meets 7 p.m. Tuesday.
The city is expected to approve a notice of intent to adopt ordinance No. 686 for rezoning and an ordinan...
Changing weather not an exaggeration
December 12th, 2009
One of the favorite sayings in eastern New Mexico is “If you don’t like the weather here, wait a few minutes and it’ll change.”
Man, we sure got a good example of tha...
Fund established for funeral
December 12th, 2009
A fund to assist with funeral expenses for Patrick Maes, who died Tuesday in Albuquerque, has been established at New Mexico Bank & Trust.
Contributions to the Patrick Maes Burial Fund c...
Letter to the Editor: Students deserve full attention
December 12th, 2009
Students deserve full attention
I attended the annual Lindsey Middle School Concert on Tuesday evening and would like to commend the teachers and their students for their hard work an...
President's actions don't warrant Nobel
December 12th, 2009
To his credit, in his acceptance address, President Obama addressed several of the ironies involved in his being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for Peace with humility, humor and a thoughtful disqui...
Empty stocking fund: Ms. M
December 12th, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. M
Household members: 3
Children: 2
Special circumstances: “Ms. M” is unemployed and is raising two grandsons. H...
Farmers cautious of future cold snaps
December 12th, 2009
Unusually cold temperatures haven’t yet affected winter crops in Quay, Curry and Roosevelt counties.
But area farmers are concerned it could cause a problem if the trend continues thro...
Cold start costly in Hounds' loss to Aggies
December 12th, 2009
LAWTON, Okla. — Five field goals in a half is not exactly a recipe to success.
Eastern New Mexico University’s men tried valiantly to overcome that unsightly first-half stat on S...
Press Release: Foundation for Rural Service Offers $75,000 in College...
December 12th, 2009
The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) will award 30 - $2,500 scholarships to qualified rural students in May 2010 – one per geographic region of the National Telecommunications Cooperative A...
Zias hang on for 77-74 win over Cameron
December 12th, 2009
LAWTON, Okla. — Junior forward Cat Clay scored 22 points and junior forward Til-Lois Fifer hit two free throws with five seconds left, lifting the Eastern New Mexico University women past Cam...
Cats erase 14-point halftime deficit, edge Cibola
December 11th, 2009
ALBUQUERQUE — Down 37-23 at halftime, the Clovis High Wildcats stormed from behind with a strong second-half push Friday night and outlasted Cibola 62-59 to stay unbeaten for the season at 4-...
ENMU-Cameron basketball capsules
December 11th, 2009
Men
ENMU (4-3) at Cameron (6-1), 3 p.m. (MST) today in a Lone Star Conference crossover game at Lawton, Okla.
Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9.
Last outing: The...
Empty stocking fund: Ms. C
December 11th, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. C
Household members: 3
Children: 2
Special circumstances: “Ms. C” is a single parent. She won’t be able t...
Lady Cats reach tournament finals
December 11th, 2009
RIO RANCHO — Antiesha Brown’s knee was fine on Friday, and the Clovis Lady Wildcats rode her play into the Mel Otero Invitational championship game.
Brown, who went down with a r...
Senate bill to include $1.5 million in road projects for Clovis
December 11th, 2009
A spending bill finalized for a Senate vote contains nearly $1.5 million for road projects in Curry County, according to a release from U.S. Sens. Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall.
More than $11....
Governor to visit Clovis for Hull Street bridge groundbreaking
December 11th, 2009
Gov. Bill Richardson will be in Clovis on Monday for the groundbreaking on the new Hull Street Bridge.
The overpass has been closed to traffic since July 2008.
Richardso...
Melrose dominates East 8-man all-stars
December 11th, 2009
SANTA ROSA — Melrose topped East selections with six on the New Mexico 8-man all-star teams, announced Friday by the New Mexico 8-Man Coaches Association.
Mountainair had six selection...
8-man all-state team announced
December 11th, 2009
SANTA ROSA — Just like the New Mexico 8-man football season, the postseason all-state football team was dominated by the Melrose Buffaloes and Tatum Coyotes.
Melrose senior Clint Barna...
Montrose tops cold-shooting Lady Rams
December 10th, 2009
RIO RANCHO — Portales coach Clay Stout is hopeful the Lady Rams have already played their worst game of the season.
“Surely we can’t play like this again,” Stout said...
Lady Rams struggles to score in loss
December 10th, 2009
RIO RANCHO — Portales coach Clay Stout is hopeful the Lady Rams have already played their worst game of the season.
“Surely we can’t play like this again,” Stout said...
Lady Cats beat Storm in tourney opener
December 10th, 2009
RIO RANCHO — The Clovis Lady Wildcats were about to put the finishing touches on a quarterfinal win Thursday in the Mel Otero Invitational when potential disaster struck.
Senior post A...
ENMU administrators mull tuition increase
December 10th, 2009
At the Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents meeting at the ENMU-Roswell campus Thursday afternoon, Regents:
• heard the administration is looking into tuition increases...
12-11 CHS boys basketball capsule
December 10th, 2009
Clovis (3-0) at Cibola (2-3)7 p.m. todayRadio: 1240 KCLV-AM 1240, KRMQ-FM 101.5.On the Net: www.kclvsports.comLast game: The Wildcats won 69-36 on Monda...
Ag well application closure receives mixed reactions from local farmer...
December 10th, 2009
Local members of the agriculture industry have mixed reactions to the recent closure of the High Plains aquifer to new appropriations of water.
Last week, the Office of the State Engineer an...
Portales women face felony drug charges
December 10th, 2009
Two Portales women face felony drug charges after police say one of them tried running down an officer during a drug “Buy and Bust” operation.
Both women were arrested Wednesday...
Holiday season is celebration of Jesus
December 10th, 2009
Is it any wonder that Jesus came to earth as a little baby? And is it any wonder Jesus loved the little children? Their innocence, forgiveness, love and compassion fill their hearts.
At Chri...
Some just have experience on their side
December 10th, 2009
In my travels I continue to be amazed by the technologies being used in ranching and feedlot operations.
The close monitoring, record keeping and decision-making as a result of implant or ea...
Right to private property recognized
December 10th, 2009
There was a bit of good news recently from New York state, that bastion of modern liberalism and American statism!
As The New York Times reported Dec. 4, “In a 3-to-2 decision, a panel...
Support grows for advocates of immigrants
December 10th, 2009
As we allow government to cast ever-widening nets over all aspects of our lives, real life-and-death issues — health care, crime and drug use, to name just a few — become little more th...
Empty Stocking Fund: Ms. R
December 10th, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. R
Household members: 6
Children: 5
Special circumstances: “Ms. R” just got out of a bad abusive relationship an...
Press Release: Senator seeks interns
December 10th, 2009
U.S. Senator Tom Udall is inviting New Mexico college students to apply for internships in each of his state offices.
To apply for an in-state internship with Sen. Udall’s office, plea...
Friday morning briefing
December 10th, 2009
Happy first day of Hanukkah and welcome. It's the Freedom New Mexico Friday morning briefing.
Video of the dayIn yo...
ENMU regents to discuss funding cuts
December 9th, 2009
At their meeting today, the Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents is scheduled to discuss a process to handle possible reductions of between $2 million and $2.5 million in state appropriat...
Tres Amigas applies for federal approvals
December 9th, 2009
CLOVIS, N.M. (AP) — A company that wants to connect the nation’s three massive power grids at a facility in Clovis has applied for regulatory approvals needed to move forward with the p...
Empty Stocking Fund: Ms. G
December 9th, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. G
Household members: 5
Children: 4
Special circumstances: “Ms. G” is unemployed and doesn’t have a home o...
Back porch catches fire
December 9th, 2009
No one was injured when a fire started early Wednesday morning on the back porch of a house undergoing remodeling.
The Portales Fire Department responded to the fire at 1716 S. Main Ave., sa...
Thursday morning briefing
December 9th, 2009
Welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday morning briefing:
Video of the day
Clovis fre...
Read their lips: There is no state money
December 9th, 2009
There is no money.
The message was plain and simple Wednesday morning as area legislators listened to the wish lists of community leaders.
“There isn’t any money, there re...
Wednesday morning briefing
December 9th, 2009
Welcome. It’s Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday morning briefing:
Video of the day
Empty Stocking Fund: Ms. G
December 8th, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. G
Household members: 7
Children: 6
Special circumstances: “Ms. G” is a single parent and is unemployed. &ldquo...
12-9 Tuesday area prep basketball summaries
December 8th, 2009
BoysClovis 69, Dumas 36Clovis (3-0) — Marcus Slocum 7 1-2 15, D.J. Blackmon 7 1-2 15, Landyn Snipes 5 2-5 12, Logan Turnbow 3 1-2 7, Alex Flores 2 3-4 7, Jonathan Langan 2...
Cats cruise to victory over Dumas
December 8th, 2009
DUMAS, Texas — Clovis coach J.D. Isler isn’t sure about the last time one of his teams went an entire game without a 3-pointer.
Fortunately, it wasn’t much of a concern for...
ENMU club seeking used shoes
December 8th, 2009
The Students Health and Physical Education Club at Eastern New Mexico University is looking for used shoes.
The Used Shoe Drive collects worn shoes, which are sent to Nike for recycling. The...
Local officials laud land gift for Melrose bombing range expansion
December 8th, 2009
News that the Melrose Bombing Range is a go for expansion was hailed Tuesday by local officials as a positive for Cannon Air Force Base and eastern New Mexico.
Gov. Bill Richardson announced...
Health care overhaul needs new approach
December 8th, 2009
Despite a belated recognition that most Americans care more about lost jobs and the faltering economy than an effort to increase government control over one-sixth of the economy, President Barack...
Software glitch delays GI payments
December 8th, 2009
Amanda Collier started college last August armed with a certificate of eligibility to use Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits that her dad, a Coast Guardsman of 22 years, had earned and transferred to her.
Survey 'Mad Libs' immature fun
December 8th, 2009
It might sound funny coming from somebody whose work shows up on paper several times a week. But man, do I hate using paper.
If I’m an accountholder anywhere, I always request they go...
Hounds' Mitchell earns second-team All-America
December 8th, 2009
Eastern New Mexico University junior cornerback Rodney Mitchell was named to the Daktronics All-America second team, the school’s first player to receive All-America honors since 2004.
Storm causes 2 deaths, outages, damage
December 8th, 2009
Wind gusts of more than 60 mph Tuesday downed power lines and damaged several buildings in Clovis.
But unlike deadly consequences in other parts of New Mexico, no injuries were reported in t...
Expect strange weather mix
December 8th, 2009
Expect a real mix of weather Tuesday.
Most of eastern New Mexico awoke to frost, then sunshine and then snow.
The National Weather Service says through late morning a cold front will...
Drug awareness presentation scheduled
December 7th, 2009
Patricia Rael from the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office is scheduled to give presentations today on methamphetamine to local junior high and high school students, teachers and parents.
Man arrested for stabbing brother
December 7th, 2009
A Roosevelt County man has been arrested and charged with stabbing his brother in the stomach during an argument over money.
Douglas Wood, 52, is charged with aggravated battery on a househo...
Farwell's Moseley wins fourth round at NFR
December 7th, 2009
Cassie Moseley of Farwell claimed a fourth-round victory in barrel racing Sunday in the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nev.
Moseley finished the fourth round with a time of 13.72 second...
Graduating students share plans
December 7th, 2009
Almost 230 students are getting ready to walk across the stage and into the next stage of their lives Saturday.
At Eastern New Mexico University’s fall commencement, 40 master’s...
Air Force gets approval for N.M. land gift
December 7th, 2009
SANTA FE — Gov. Bill Richardson says the Air Force has received a waiver from defense officials to proceed with a land gift associated with the Melrose Bombing Range in eastern New Mexico.
Tuesday morning briefing
December 7th, 2009
Good morning. It's Freedom New Mexico's Tuesday morning briefing:
Video of the day
Do you smell carro...
12/8 ENMU briefs
December 7th, 2009
Faculty and employee briefs
Anthony B. Schroeder, professor emeritus, and Glenda Balas published their work with using oral history in the communication classroom in “Action Res...
Empty Stocking Fund: Ms. H
December 7th, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. H
Household members: 5
Children: 3
Special circumstances: “Ms. H” recently lost her 6-year-old daughter to canc...
Press release: Man stabbed Saturday
December 7th, 2009
According to a release from the Roosevelt County Sheriff's Office:
Deputies from the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office arrested Douglas Wood (52), of Portales, on Saturday, December 5t...
High wind warning
December 7th, 2009
The National Weather Service in albuquerque has issued a high wind warning in effect from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
West to southwest winds of 35 to 45 m.p.h. with gusts up to 60 or 65 m.p.h...
Monday morning briefing
December 6th, 2009
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Monday briefing:
Video of the day
A Clovis teacher uses Braille to help sight-impaired children learn and see:
Floyd news
December 6th, 2009
Today
• 5 p.m. — Floyd Community Dinner at Fire Station (Bring Mexican Dish and a Dessert).
Monday
• K-8 MAP Winter MAP Testing (Al...
Elida news
December 6th, 2009
Game times:
Thursday through Saturday - Elida Tournament - V-G, B
Dec. 19 - 2 p.m. Jal at Jal - JV-G, B; V-G, B
Dec. 21 — 3 p.m. Clovis Christian at Clovis - JV-G,...
Floyd menu
December 6th, 2009
Monday: Hot oatmeal, toast, cereal, juice and milk. Lunch — Sloppy Joe, salad, corn, fruit salad and milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Grab and Go breakfast, cereal, juice...
CSC menu
December 6th, 2009
Monday: Liver and onions, wild rice, green beans, almonds, roll, margarine and orange.
Tuesday: Hamburger, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, butter, beans, carrot sticks and choc...
Library news
December 6th, 2009
• There will be a holiday storytime with stories and a short craft Tuesday during After School at the Library at 4p.m.
• Join us for a special holiday treat. Local performer, Andy...
Dora news
December 6th, 2009
Basketball schedule
• 4 p.m. Monday Dora hosts Ft. Sumner (JH boys 7th & 8th; JH girls 8th),
• 4 p.m. Tuesday Dora hosts Clovis Christian (JV/V)
Thursday a...
Club notes
December 6th, 2009
Altrusa International Inc. club
The Altrusa Int’l. Inc. club of Portales met Nov. 30 in the Community Room at Golden Acres with 20 members present. President, Nancy Legleiter c...
PJHS news
December 6th, 2009
MESA teams to compete
The PJH MESA team will have a tutoring session on Thursday, and their Christmas party will be on Dec. 17. The MESA team is in the process of developing teams to...
PHS news
December 6th, 2009
Band members make All-State
Congratulations to the following band students who were recently selected by audition for All-State band in Albuquerque:
• Tim Brooks on Horn
'Up-cycling' denim featured on show
December 6th, 2009
Information on recycling denim, the health benefits of probiotics and “up-cycling” clothes will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon.
Lady Cats fall short against host Gallup
December 6th, 2009
GALLUP — The Clovis Lady Wildcats were positioned to win the Gallup Invitational on Saturday night. They just weren’t able to hold on late against the Lady Bengals.
Justina Prair...
12-5 Area prep basketball roundup
December 6th, 2009
Boys
* Seth Bailey, Texico, scored 25 points and shot 9-of-13 at the line in Texico’s 79-60 win over the Clovis junior varsity for the championship in the Citizens Bank B...
Technology never ceases to amaze me
December 5th, 2009
A comment by a coworker last week about how much technology has changed just in our middle-aged lives spawned a long list of new things we never would have dreamed.
At the top of that list i...
Don't be too quick to discredit mule
December 5th, 2009
Agriculturists have known — and exploited — the phenomenon of hybrid vigor for at least 100 years.
A hybrid is the resultant offspring from the mating of two plants or animals of...
Patriot Act's expiration not a tragedy
December 5th, 2009
What with Majority Leader Harry Reid’s bill to take over health care dominating Senate debate and discussion this month — and with a need to finalize seven more spending bills, pass ano...
Empty Stocking Fund: Ms. D
December 5th, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. D
Household members: 5
Children: 4
Special circumstances: “Ms. D” is a single grandma raising four of her grand...
Farm Service Agency voting deadline nears
December 5th, 2009
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency in New Mexico is reminding farmers, ranchers and other eligible voters to cast their ballots in the local FSA County Committe...
Area farmers: Harvests 'spotty'
December 5th, 2009
It mattered where the location was for this year’s harvest in Quay, Curry and Roosevelt counties.
All three counties saw ups and downs this year. The word used most to describe the har...
Lady Cats fend off Winslow, Ariz.
December 4th, 2009
GALLUP — The Clovis High Lady Wildcats are going to the finals of the Gallup Invitational, but it wasn’t easy.
Senior post Antiesha Brown scored 16 of her game-high 24 points in...
Medicaid meeting planned in Roswell
December 4th, 2009
The New Mexico Human Services Department has scheduled a public hearing to discuss the proposed Medicaid Coverage Concept developed to improve the current Medicaid program, according to a news rele...
Empty Stocking Fund: Ms. M
December 4th, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. M
Household members: 8
Children: 7
Special circumstances: “Ms. M” is a single parent and is unemployed. She won...
ENMU-East Central basketball capsules
December 4th, 2009
Men ENMU (4-2) vs. East Central (1-2), 4 p.m. today in a Lone Star Conference crossover game at Greyhound Arena. Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9. Last outing: The Greyho...
Southeastern Oklahoma holds off Hounds
December 3rd, 2009
Senior center William Slones’ dunk with 3:06 left erased Eastern New Mexico University’s only lead of the night and Southeastern Oklahoma went on to a 67-63 men’s Lone Star Confer...
State engineer puts halt to ag wells
December 3rd, 2009
Citing limited groundwater supply in the area, the Office of the State Engineer has issued an order to close the Ogallala Aquifer to new applications for agricultural wells.
The issue drew d...
Friday morning briefing
December 3rd, 2009
Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Friday morning briefing.Video of the day:
All aboard for one of eastern New Mexico’s jewels.
Our video is an inside look...
Police analyzing autopsy results of fatal crash
December 3rd, 2009
Portales police have autopsy results for a 71-year-old woman who died after being struck by a vehicle Oct. 30. Police said Thursday they are expecting to decide whether to charge the driver in a ma...
Swine flu clinic set for Saturday at ENMU
December 3rd, 2009
A swine flu vaccine clinic is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Eastern New Mexico University.
The free shots will be provided in the Aztec Room of the Campus Union Building.
...
Lady Cats cruise into tournament semifinals
December 3rd, 2009
GALLUP — Clovis High’s girls eased into the new season Thursday with a first-round blowout in the Gallup Invitational.
Senior Antiesha Brown tallied 18 points and nine Lady Wildc...
Councilman Watkins announces Mayoral bid
December 3rd, 2009
City Councilman Gary Watkins is running for mayor of Portales.
The 54 year-old Portales born native is serving his third term as Ward B councilman.
He worked with the Fire Department...
Elida, Dora post tournament sweeps
December 3rd, 2009
ANTON, Texas — Elida’s basketball teams posted first-round wins Thursday in the Anton Invitational basketball tournament.
The boys scored a 32-24 victory over Lorenzo, Texas. Ale...
Christmas is in your heart
December 3rd, 2009
Here we go again. It’s getting a little boring, but I am still going to say,
Let’s forget these two words, “politically correct.” Excuse me, but I’m getting tir...
Wintry weather impacts local teams
December 3rd, 2009
Area basketball tournaments scheduled to begin Thursday were adversely affected by the wintry weather.
* The Citizens Bank Border Shootout at Texico moved all first-round games on Thursday t...
Press release: State Engineer closes Curry-Portales basins to new grou...
December 3rd, 2009
The State Engineer has issued an order closing the High Plains aquifer in Curry-Portales Underground Water Basins (CPUWBs) to the filing of applications for new appropriations of ground water.
...
Empty Stocking Fund: Ms. Y
December 3rd, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. Y
Household members: 7
Children: 5
Special circumstances: “Ms. Y” and her husband are unemployed and are strugg...
Even farm goats can have shot at fame
December 3rd, 2009
There is a parable of the International Goat Sensation: a story about a boy and his goat.
Tim was a kind-hearted graduate student who raised longhorn cattle. On his daily trips from ranch to...
Private property belongs to oneself
December 3rd, 2009
In a wide-ranging review essay of Amartya Sen’s recent ambitious book, “The Idea of Justice,” Moshe Halbertal, a philosopher from the Hebrew University, unleashes arguments agains...
Troop surge won't bring end to war
December 3rd, 2009
President Barack Obama officially took personal possession of the war in Afghanistan on Tuesday night, announcing that 30,000 additional U.S. troops will be hustled into Afghanistan over the next s...
ENMU cancels night classes
December 3rd, 2009
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales is canceling all classes tonight that begin at 6 p.m. or later.
Golden Library will remain open.
The campus will reopen and classes will resu...
Press Release: Legislative breakfast postponed
December 3rd, 2009
The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast set for Friday, December 4, 2009 has been postponed due to expected weather conditions.
According to Clovis/Curry Count...
Holiday happenings
December 3rd, 2009
Empty Stocking — Financial donations go to supplement Salvation Army Christmas charity programs throughout the local area. Donations can be dropped off at the Clovis News Journal, 521...
Empty Stocking Fund: Mrs. G
December 3rd, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. G
Household members: 8
Children: 7
Special circumstances: Ms. G’s husband is in jail and she is the only provider for her fa...
Freedom creditors can solicit alternative plan
December 2nd, 2009
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — The creditors committee in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of Freedom Communications will be allowed to seek an alternative to the company’s reorganization plan, a Del...
KENW divorce program scheduled for Sunday
December 1st, 2009
KENW-TV, the area’s local public broadcasting station, produced a special called Choosing Happiness After Divorce.
The special will air at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
The special is based...
Clovis health office to administer 2,000 doses of swine flu vaccine
December 1st, 2009
The Clovis Public Health Office plans to administer 2,000 free doses of the H1N1 vaccine Thursday.
Gayla Jacquess, nurse manager at the office, said the vaccine is part of an allotment the C...
Wednesday morning briefing
December 1st, 2009
Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday morning briefing.
Video of the day:
Keep ‘em pearly white and in your mouth for a lifetime.
We’re talking tee...
Chance of snow again Thursday
December 1st, 2009
Freedom New Mexico
Old man winter wasn’t expected to bring much snow overnight to eastern New Mexico.
But look out.
National Weather Service forecaster Mark Fettit said o...
My mind is shallow bubble bath
December 1st, 2009
On a weekend out of Clovis, I had a lot of time to think about things ... mostly how the roadrunner pizza (pepperoni, sausage, green chili) should be featured everywhere and how commercials for a n...
Health reform won't affect TRICARE
December 1st, 2009
The national health reform bill, passed by the House in October, and the Senate version, to be debated early this month, pose no threat to current health care benefits provided to military familie...
Overzealous lending not just in U.S.
December 1st, 2009
The announcement that Dubai World, the state-owned investment/development arm of the emirate of Dubai on the Persian Gulf, wants to postpone payment on some $60 billion in debt by six months sent i...
City council approves rezoning request
December 1st, 2009
Portales City Council approved rezoning an area along U.S. 70 from Kilgore Avenue to Sunland Inc., to commercial Tuesday with a caveat sought by Mayor Orlando Ortega Jr.
Ortega questioned wh...
Causey holiday luncheon scheduled Sunday
December 1st, 2009
The Causey community has scheduled a Holiday Luncheon for 1 p.m. Sunday in the Community Building.
Ham, turkey, dressing and drinks are to be provided.
Attendees are asked to bring a...
AARP seeks tax volunteers
December 1st, 2009
AARP is seeking volunteers statewide to help others with their income taxes.
All volunteers are trained in basic tax law and tax forms as well as how to use computers and software.
Vo...
Empty Stocking Fund: Mrs. D
December 1st, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. D
Household members: 4
Children: 3
Special circumstances: “Ms. D” often travels to Albuquerque and Lubbock for...
Officials expect 1-3 inches of snow this afternoon
December 1st, 2009
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for snow in Curry County.
Officials said snow will develop this morning and continue throughout the afternoon. One to 3 inch...
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