Home
News
Sports
Video
Obituaries
Classifieds
Just TV
Archive For December 2011
Hounds, Zias ready to return from holidays
December 31st, 2011
Last year’s Eastern New Mexico University men’s team rode a strong finish to a berth in the Lone Star Conference postseason tournament.
Coach Andrew Helton said the...
Zia capsule
December 31st, 2011
ENMU (2-8) at Oklahoma Panhandle State (3-10)
• When: 6 p.m. (MST) Monday at Goodwell, Okla.
• Radio: none
• Last time out: The Zias...
Hounds hope to compete for conference title
December 31st, 2011
Last year’s Eastern New Mexico University men’s team rode a strong finish to a berth in the Lone Star Conference postseason tournament.
Coach Andrew Helton said the Greyhounds&rs...
Graduation — Jan. 1
December 31st, 2011
Johnson
Retired Air Force Master Sgt. Steven M. Johnson, formerly stationed at Cannon Air Force Base from 1998-2002, will receive a Bachelor of Applied Science degree from Wayland Bap...
Senior happenings — Jan. 1
December 31st, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Tuesday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 10:30 a.m., Indoor exercise; 1 p.m., Bingo and refreshments.
Wedn...
School menus — Jan 1.
December 31st, 2011
Clovis elementary
Wednesday: Breakfast — French toast. Lunch — Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes and gravy, ranch salad, fruit whip.
Thursday: Breakfas...
Community calendar: Jan. 1
December 31st, 2011
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 pa...
My turn: New year won’t change my opinions
December 31st, 2011
New Year’s resolutions that I can’t possibly keep include:
• Not yawning when stars are praised excessively for charitable acts — even though it costs them little for...
Their view: Taking on 2012 one step at a time
December 31st, 2011
Jeni Ennis, an Air Force wife, writes a weekly column for Freedom New Mexico’s military publication Cannon Connections. Here’s recent effort.
With the merrim...
TSA spreading its wings beyond airports
December 31st, 2011
Weren’t airport pat downs enough? The Transportation Security Administration is expanding its reach of checkpoints and control far beyond protecting airports.
“TSA teams are incr...
Roosevelt County farmer appointed to State Fair Commission
December 30th, 2011
Gov. Susana Martinez has appointed Roosevelt County farmer Matthew Rush to the State Fair Commission.
Rush is the executive vice president of the New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau, overse...
McGee: Father's advice helps with chat
December 30th, 2011
Tomorrow marks a new year: 2012.
It means different things to different people.
For instance, I was chatting recently with my youngest daughter. She and her husband were pondering mov...
In search of ponies: Blizzard becomes feather-raising experience
December 30th, 2011
When the winter waves hit, the dogs came in, the horses got an extra scoop of sweet feed and the firewood was stacked high.
Everything was ready for the bitter wind and clinging ice...Until...
Judge signs off on Congressional map
December 30th, 2011
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A state judge on Thursday adopted a redistricting plan that will establish slightly different boundaries for New Mexico’s three congressional districts and made...
Column painting featured on show
December 30th, 2011
Information on painting columns to resemble bronze, sculpting dolls, and cooking with fresh and dried figs will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday and noo...
Passion for holiday lighting turned into obsession
December 30th, 2011
I stand in full confession. I openly admit: I need a 12-step program for outdoor lighting dependency.
My name is Clyde and I am powerless in the face of outdoor holiday lighting. I rise earl...
Following God’s guidance gives the heart peace
December 30th, 2011
A brand New Year awaits us. Let’s resolve to put zest in it. The past is gone and a new beginning is here. Refuse to let life happen to you. You can happen to life.
I am reminded of ho...
Friday morning briefing: Holiday safety, bluegrass music and about tha...
December 30th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.
Fair warning
Be careful celebrating the New Year.
Clovis police will be conducting DWI saturation pat...
Clovis trio set for homecoming
December 29th, 2011
The band is back together, somewhat, and it’s making a Friday swing through Portales.
In the closest thing they’ll have to a homecoming, Clovis High guards Jaden Isler and Bryce...
Their view: Obamacare must be stopped in 2012
December 29th, 2011
Richard E. Ralston, executive director of Americans for Free Choice in Medicine, offers his view on President Barack Obama’s national health care package.
We are r...
Now is best time to do right
December 29th, 2011
The end of the old year and the beginning of the new gives some people the feeling of a rite of passage. For them it represents a chance to clean the slate; they get to start fresh and try to do be...
Renewable energy still not cost effective
December 29th, 2011
Sooner or later, the laws of economics prevail, even in heavily subsidized industries such as solar power. The latest evidence that government manipulation cannot overcome economic reality is the d...
Clovis train moved
December 29th, 2011
A 105-year-old locomotive retired in Hillcrest Park since 1954 was moved Thursday to its new home, one day ahead of a funding-based deadline.
The 144,000-pound steam-engine relic had to be m...
My turn: Adventures wait at home
December 29th, 2011
I've enjoyed an 80-degree Christmas with my adventures in Florida over the last week.
I've had the enjoyment of playing on beaches, seeing sea turtles, manatees and dolphins and trying Medit...
My Turn: Low tech laments
December 29th, 2011
Although I lack the genealogical records to prove it, I may be descended from the Luddites, those skilled weavers from 200 years ago who feared that the invention of mechanical looms would be the u...
Thursday morning briefing: Closings, important meetings and Pat Boone...
December 29th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.
Holiday closings
A reminder that most government offices and financial institutions are closed Monday for...
NM fishing report — Dec. 28
December 28th, 2011
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may var...
Official: Investigation into jail death to be completed by Friday
December 28th, 2011
A report on the investigation into the death of a man in Roosevelt County jail should be completed by Friday, Roosevelt County Chief Deputy Sheriff Malin Parker said Wednesday.
Darrell Lewis...
Letters to the editor — Dec. 29
December 28th, 2011
Agencies performing admirably
Born and raised in Clovis, I have never witnessed what has gone down this year.
Local law enforcement has spent more time literally in the field t...
Wednesday morning briefing: Roping in the New Year and a raisin in the...
December 28th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.
Lasso the New Year
World Series of Team Roping is bringing in the New Year with two-day event starting w...
Taxes don’t cover religious greetings
December 27th, 2011
It’s time to celebrate those time-honored traditions. Chestnuts on an open fire. The second glass of eggnog that makes you never want to touch the stuff again. And fighting to make the govern...
Tuesday morning briefing: Video game of the week and runners wanted
December 27th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.
Video game of the week
Fresh from the desk of our own Jenna Zamie:
Game: Star Wars: The Old Republic...
Publication honors Hounds punter
December 26th, 2011
BROOKFIELD, Ill. — Eastern New Mexico University senior punter Taylor Cannon was selected to the second-team defense on the 2011 Don Hansen Football Gazette All-Super Region Four team, announ...
Separate crashes claim lives over holiday
December 26th, 2011
Wintery Christmas day weather is being blamed for two separate but deadly crashes that have claimed the lives of three Clovis children and a young mother.
Mya Gonzales, 4, of Clovis died of...
My turn: Accident left 19 dead 39 years ago
December 26th, 2011
One of the worst vehicle accidents in New Mexico history happened 39 years ago this week on a narrow bridge, 10 miles east of Fort Sumner, on U.S. 60-84.
Nineteen people, most of them teenag...
Monday morning briefing: They want your blood, a movie break and Chris...
December 26th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Blood needed
There’s a Blood Drive starting at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Curves, 2909 Prince St.
...
Year in review — sports
December 24th, 2011
• Elida won Class B state titles in basketball and volleyball. The Tigers rallied to beat Grady in Marh to win the school’s second basketball title (1995). In November,
the Tiger...
Storytelling part of Christmas custom
December 24th, 2011
There are stories, and stories told on film, that come to mean Christmas to each one of us.
Though the list differs, the reality of hearing these seasonal favorites remains the same, in its...
Christmas program haunting
December 24th, 2011
It’s Christmas and the music’s just got to get out. And get out it did, as those sitting near me at Andy Mason’s Christmas Concert will attest.
Those around me probably wis...
Pony cakes featured on show
December 24th, 2011
Information on fitting and designing with princess seams, replacing various creams in baking and cooking, and making pony cakes will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m...
Club notes — Dec. 25
December 24th, 2011
Portales Woman’s Club
Portales Woman’s Club met Dec. 9th with Second Vice President Beth Davis presiding. The Collect and pledges were led by Sheryl Borden and Julie Nickl...
Senior happenings — Dec. 25
December 24th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Tuesday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 10:30 a.m., Indoor exercise; 1 p.m., Bingo and refreshments.
Wednesday: 9 a...
On the shelves — Dec. 25
December 24th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“If I Have to Tell You One More Time: The Revolutionary Program That Gets Your Kids to Listen...
Their view: Martinez supports bill benefitting troops
December 24th, 2011
Gov. Susana Martinez announced her support in a press release Dec. 21 for legislation which would expand the definition of a veteran under state law in order to include more members of the National...
We all have our Christmas beliefs
December 24th, 2011
So I walked into the living room and there it was, glowing like a lantern in a cave.
“Oh,” I said to my talented home decorator and wife of 52 years, “how wonderful, the Ch...
Finding ways to help others better than gifts
December 24th, 2011
Give thanks to God during Christmas and as we head toward and New Year’s Day. These are good times, and here’s why:
• All over the country, people are walking into retail...
Empty stocking fund: Family M
December 23rd, 2011
Today’s focus: Family M
Household members: 9
Children: 5 (ages 6, 5, 2, 2, and 1 month)
Special circumstance: This family needs help this yea...
Animals have part in holiday traditions
December 23rd, 2011
Glistening lights, glints of gold, decadent treats, wafting cinnamon and cloves, perfectly creased ornate paper, topped with perfect bows... Ah, the traditions of Christmas.
Over the years,...
McGee: Christmas gatherings can get weird
December 23rd, 2011
It looks like The Lady of the House and I will be spending Christmas Day without family. So we’ll just be hanging around the house in our “Watchin’-TV-and-eatin’” clot...
Christmas get-togethers all about love
December 23rd, 2011
Our grownup sons and their families have always filled our holidays with delight, but one Christmas stands out above all others.
Our Christmas Eve dinner and the opening of gifts added to ou...
Heavy snow closes roads in New Mexico
December 23rd, 2011
ALBUQUERQUE — Heavy snow from a winter storm blanketed parts of the West on Friday, stranding motorists throughout New Mexico and delaying holiday travelers trying to fly in and out of Albuqu...
Friday morning briefing: Christmas dinners, long walks and part of an...
December 23rd, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.
Christmas dinners
A couple of free Christmas dinners:
The Lighthouse Mission in Clovis is hosting a f...
Keep government out of holidays
December 22nd, 2011
Merry Christmas! I hope you can take some time to appreciate all you have, and that you can spend the holiday however it brings you the most joy. I also hope you’ll allow others the same lib...
Impeachment process should be used more
December 22nd, 2011
E ssential to liberty is the separation of powers among the three branches of government: the legislative, the executive and the judicial. As America’s founders established it, too much pow...
My turn: English professor had good advice
December 22nd, 2011
I’m no stranger to Eastern New Mexico University graduations and I always enjoy seeing the excitement. But Saturday’s commencement was even more special because one of my ENMU heroes wa...
Empty stocking fund: Family A
December 22nd, 2011
Today’s focus: Family A
Household members: 4
Children: 1 (age 2)
Special circumstance: The family is just going through the transition of a di...
Pentagon: U.S. concedes mistakes in Pakistani deaths
December 22nd, 2011
WASHINGTON — After 10 years of war in Afghanistan, a persistent lack of trust between the U.S. and Pakistan still complicates operations along the critical Afghanistan border and was a key fa...
Thursday morning briefing: Story hour, a food drive and a new baby
December 22nd, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.
Hear a story
Preschool Story Hour is 10 a.m. today at the Clovis-Carver Library.
Information: 769-7...
Fishing report — Dec. 22
December 21st, 2011
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may var...
Prisoner dies in Roosevelt County jail
December 21st, 2011
A 22-year-old man in custody at Roosevelt County Detention Center died Tuesday afternoon following a suicide attempt, County Manager Charlene Hardin said.Darrell Lewis was flown to Univ...
Letters to the editor: Christmas isn’t shopping season
December 21st, 2011
Christmas isn’t shopping season
This Sunday is Christmas Day and every merchant in the United States of America should gather all their employees around the empty shelves in the...
Government creating another energy crisis
December 21st, 2011
Government’s death grip on energy production prevents use of plentiful, affordable resources. Instead, Washington dictates use of hard-to-harness, expensive “alternative” fuels,...
My turn: Citizens lit up Portales
December 21st, 2011
Light takes on extra importance on these longest, darkest nights of the year. Thanks to some community-minded folks who realized that a couple of decades ago, Portales shines each winter with a war...
Empty Stocking Fund: Family C
December 21st, 2011
Today’s focus: Family C
Household members: 4
Children: 2 (ages 12 and 8)
Special circumstance: This family is dealing with the incarceration o...
Wednesday morning briefing: A local Top Dog, Toddle Time and terrorist...
December 21st, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.
Local Top Dog
The infamous Dachshund, Sasha, who won the Clovis Wiener National’s qualifying race...
Meetings watch: City commission
December 20th, 2011
At the Portales City Council meeting Tuesday in city hall, councilors:
• Heard a report on the results of the Local Option Liquor Election on Dec. 13.
City Clerk Joan Mart...
Police blotter — Dec. 21
December 20th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police reports:
Friday
• At 7:10 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the Portales High School gym...
Hounds hope to build on Long Beach outing
December 20th, 2011
If the Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team can get itself healthy and play as hard as it did on Monday night at Long Beach State, the Greyhounds should be a factor when Lone S...
Meetings watch: County commission
December 20th, 2011
At the Roosevelt County Commission meeting Tuesday in the county courthouse, commissioners:
• Presented employee service awards.
Awards included a five-year award for Rick...
ENMU briefs — Dec. 21
December 20th, 2011
Hispanic Affairs gathering school supplies
Hispanic Affairs has taken the lead in gathering school supplies for the Bethel Orphanage, located in Juarez, Mexico.
The drop off bo...
Empty Stocking Fund: Family R
December 20th, 2011
Today’s focus: Family R
Household members: 10
Children: 4 (ages 11, 10, 8, 1 1/2)
Special circumstance: This family is also taking care of an...
My turn: Christmas 101
December 20th, 2011
Christmas is only four days away. Amidst this last minute hustle and bustle, it’s a fitting time for pageants, posadas and poinsettias to steer us from the commercialism of the holiday and ba...
Their view: Resolutions require making plans
December 20th, 2011
Bryan Golden, a self-development advisor, syndicated columnist and professor, offers these tips on New Year’s resolutions:
The New Year is a time of resolutions. It&rsquo...
Housing allowance rates raised
December 20th, 2011
Basic Allowance for Housing paid to a million service members living off base in stateside areas will rise an average of 2 percent Jan. 1.
BAH for a typical enlisted member, in pay grade E-6...
Kim Jong Il’s death brings opportunity
December 20th, 2011
The death of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il presents both dangers and opportunities for America. The dangers come from the instability in the North Korean regime, which with Cuba is the last of...
NM road crews mopping up after blizzard
December 20th, 2011
ALBUQUERQUE — A day after blizzard conditions stranded motorists overnight and caused accidents that killed at least four people in New Mexico, highway crews Tuesday were mopping up and get...
Names of Monday crash victims released
December 20th, 2011
Officials on Tuesday morning released the names of four people killed Monday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash four miles east of Melrose.
The four who died on the scene, according to Curry C...
Forecast: Sunny this afternoon
December 20th, 2011
Eastern New Mexico residents can expect to see decreasing cloud coverage and mostly sunny weather this afternoon.
Daytime temperatures will range from 32 to 34 degrees with winds between 10...
Tuesday morning briefing: Music series, school's out and Elvis gets no...
December 20th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.
Music, music, music
The Yam Music Series featuring Andy Mason is 7 p.m. today at the Yam Theatre, 219 S. Ma...
Long Beach pulls away from Hounds late
December 19th, 2011
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Junior guard James Ennis led four Long Beach State players in double figures with 15 points and the 49ers pulled away late for a 76-54 victory over Eastern New Mexico Uni...
Meetings watch: City commission
December 19th, 2011
The following items will be on the agenda for the Portales City Council meeting today at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at city hall:
• Report on results of the special local opt...
Meetings watch: RGH Board
December 19th, 2011
The following items will be on the agenda for the Roosevelt General Hospital Board of Trustees meeting today at 5:30 p.m. in the Hospital Conference Room:
• Executive session &md...
Meetings watch: County commission
December 19th, 2011
The following items will be on the agenda for the Roosevelt County Commission meeting today at 9 a.m. in the Commission Room in the county courthouse:
• Presentation of employee...
Dora news — Dec. 20
December 19th, 2011
Early release
School will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. Thursday with buses running at 12:35 p.m. Classes will resume Jan. 10. The school office will reopen Jan. 9.
...
Elida news — Dec. 20
December 19th, 2011
Sports
Dec. 30: Basketball vs. Dora (junior varsity girls, varsity boys and girls), 4 p.m.
Jan. 2 -7: EPAC basketball tournament, schedule TBA
Events
Snowstorm threatens travel in southwest, Midwest
December 19th, 2011
WICHITA, Kan. — A powerful storm threatened to bury sections of the Southwest and Great Plains under a blanket of heavy snow Monday, blitzing holiday travelers with blizzard conditions two da...
Monday morning briefing: A video game, a big meeting and a president i...
December 19th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Video game of the week
Fresh from the desk of our own Jenna Zamie:
Game: Doctor Lautrec and the Forgo...
Christmas proposal memorable
December 18th, 2011
Christmas 1981 was easily the best one ever for me. It was the Christmas that I proposed to my bride.
I wanted to ask her that Christmas but every time I thought about it I got the shakes an...
Snow days help with pre-holiday plans
December 18th, 2011
Things to do on a snow day, especially when that snow day comes several weeks before Christmas.
• Finish hanging and arranging the Christmas lights you did not get to, which was most of...
School menus — Dec. 18
December 18th, 2011
Clovis public schools
No school.
Elida
Monday: Breakfast— French toast sticks, sausage, juice, milk, cereal. Lunch — Taquita, corn, sal...
Club notes — Dec. 18
December 18th, 2011
RGH auxiliary
The Roosevelt General Hospital Auxiliary Executive Committee met Nov. 6 in the Conference Room of the Hospital. President Sid Phillips called the meeting to order with t...
Holiday dinner tips featured on program
December 18th, 2011
Information on making a festive holiday turkey dinner, using new tools for crochet, and a program called Fuel Up to Play 60 will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. on...
Senior happenings — Dec. 18
December 18th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Dance at La Casa, Clovis.
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities.
Tuesday: 9 a.m., B.O.D. m...
On the shelves — Dec. 18
December 18th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“The Big Thirst: The Secret Life and Turbulent Future of Water” by Charles Fishman...
Horses have deep relationship with owners
December 18th, 2011
One of the most difficult questions every Christmas for Horse Lovers is what to get for that family member that brings you the most joy, is always there when you need him, and understands you bette...
Empty stocking fund: Family G
December 17th, 2011
Today’s focus: Family G
Household members: 5
Children: 3 (ages 8, 4 and 2)
Special circumstance: The family is currently between jobs, and whe...
Their turn: New Mexico soldiers in Bataan deserve honor
December 17th, 2011
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., reintroduced legislation Thursday to honor the veterans who defended Bataan and suffered through the Death March with the Congressional Gold Medal. Sen. Jeff Bingaman,...
Cell phone ban distracts from true danger
December 17th, 2011
The Nanny State is wagging its finger at us again. This time it’s the National Transportation Safety Board, which wants to ban all use of cellphones by drivers — even the “hands-f...
My turn: Alcohol abuse a disease, not moral lapse
December 17th, 2011
The postcard from a Portales church urging me to vote “No” on Sunday liquor sales at restaurants inadvertently reminded me to vote.
“In addition to the economic impact (of...
County programs to receive grant
December 17th, 2011
Roosevelt County has been chosen to receive $5,335 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county, according to the information from the Community Services Center.
A local b...
Police blotter — Dec. 18
December 17th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police reports:
Saturday, Dec. 10
• At 9:27 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the area of Porta...
ENMU/ACU basketball capsules — Dec. 17
December 17th, 2011
Men Abilene Christian (5-4, 0-2 Lone Star Conference) at ENMU (8-3, 1-2) When: 7:30 p.m. today at Greyhound Arena. Radio: KSEL-AM 1450 Last time out:
McGee: What about my cat?
December 16th, 2011
It was a lazy Sunday. The Lady of the House and I both in our recliners reading different sections of the Sunday newspaper.
“Oh this is a guy with a sense of humor,” I said, talk...
In search of ponies: Christmas gifts not for pets
December 16th, 2011
Walking through the stores this holiday season, at first you may think,“that squeaky toy is so cute, Fido would love that!”
But as you shop, you may start to get the feeling it's...
Empty stocking fund: Family H
December 16th, 2011
Today’s focus: Family H
Household members: 6
Children: 3 (ages 10, 8 and 6)
Special circumstance: This is a home of a single working mother. S...
Hounds, Zias play in Clovis
December 16th, 2011
Lone Star Conference basketball is coming to The Rock.
Eastern New Mexico University’s basketball teams welcome Angelo State to Rock Staubus Gym for a Lone Star Conference double...
Friday morning briefing: Tankersley history, music and gas price doubl...
December 16th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.
Tankersley’s history
A bit of history about Tankersley’s clothing, now celebrating its 50th anni...
Their view: Make sure to pass on blessings
December 15th, 2011
We all get consumed by everyday life. Sometimes we lose sight of what’s really important.
We try to make up for it here and there, never thinking to look at those around us in need. I...
Not every problem needs a solution
December 15th, 2011
Everyone knows there are problems in the world. There is theft. There is child abuse. There is poverty. And many more. The question becomes “How do you fix it?”
While it seems m...
Climate confab ends with little harm done
December 15th, 2011
The 17th worldwide conference intended to whip 190-plus nations into a fighting mood to combat global warming concluded in Durban, South Africa, this week, thankfully, without doing much harm.
...
Colors of Christmas point to Messiah
December 15th, 2011
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 li...
Thursday morning briefing: Singing with Andy, country Christmas and ga...
December 15th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.
Sing-a-long with Andy
Eastern New Mexico University is hosting a “Brief History of Christmas Music&...
Entries sought for milk mustache awards
December 14th, 2011
The National Milk Mustache “Got milk?” campaign recently launched the call for entries for the 15th annual Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Awards. The 2012 SAMMY schol...
ENMU alumni association elects new officers
December 14th, 2011
The Clovis and Portales chapters of the Eastern New Mexico University Alumni Association have officially voted to combine their efforts and named a new slate of officers, who are:
• Kat...
ENMU facing Angelo State in Clovis
December 14th, 2011
CLOVIS — Lone Star Conference basketball is coming to The Rock tonight.
Eastern New Mexico University’s basketball teams welcome Angelo State to Rock Staubus Gym for a Lone Star...
My turn: Roosevelt County settlers' legacy continues
December 14th, 2011
In 1908, a pioneer named John Gordon Greaves and his wife, Annie, arrived in south Roosevelt County in search of “health, land, hope and faith,” according to their son, Gordon Greaves,...
Meetings watch — Eastern Plains Council of Governments
December 14th, 2011
At a meeting Wednesday of the Eastern Plains Council of Governments board:
• Executive Director Sandy Chancey reported on the status of state and federal audits and monitoring of Workfo...
Fishing report — Dec. 15
December 14th, 2011
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may var...
Wednesday morning briefing: A video game, a play and King Kong climbs...
December 14th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.
Video game of the week
Fresh from the desk of our own Jenna Zamie, who searches the Internet relentlessly...
Their view: Focus on solution instead of blame game
December 13th, 2011
Natalie Caine-Bish, an associate professor at Kent State University and licensed dietitian, offers this view on childhood obesity:
Who is to blame for childhood obesity…...
Guard chief’s promotion criticized
December 13th, 2011
Congress is about to elevate the position of chief of the National Guard Bureau to full membership on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, joining the JCS chairman, vice chairman and four service branch chie...
Time for change when it comes to pocket change
December 13th, 2011
A dollar bill, as we all know too well, is a fleeting thing. Not just because it leaves our hands so much more easily than it returns but because, as it changes hands, it wears out within about thr...
Empty stocking fund: Family S
December 13th, 2011
Today’s focus: Family S
Household members: 4
Children: 1 (age 12)
Special circumstance: This family has a son who lives in Hobbs and the famil...
ENMU briefs — Dec. 14
December 13th, 2011
College of Business dean appointed
Academic affairs has announced the appointment of D. Christopher Taylor as dean for the College of Business.
Taylor holds a bachelor of scien...
Food choices not an endorsement
December 13th, 2011
People haven’t started making resolutions just yet... possibly because they’re too busy enjoying the things they’re going to resolve to not do in 2012.
That’s certain...
Tuesday morning briefing: Going postal, holiday fun and Gore gives up
December 13th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.
Postal meeting
Mark your calendar for a U.S. Postal Service meeting 6 p.m. Thursday at Clovis Civic Center....
Meetings watch: Portales Board of Education
December 12th, 2011
At the Portales Municipal Schools Board of Education meeting Monday in the Administration Building, board members:
Recognized board member Antonio Sanchez for receiving the New...
Clovis prepares for Christmas at zoo
December 12th, 2011
Donna Wilson is taking her granddaughter to the Hillcrest Park Zoo’s Christmas Nites at the Zoo event for the third time this year. She said the zoo inhabitants are more active after the sun...
Elida news — Dec. 13
December 12th, 2011
Sports schedule
Dec. 12 — basketball, host Dora, 7th and 8th girls, JHB, 4 p.m.
Dec. 16 — basketball, at Corona, V girls and boys, 4 p.m.
No...
Hounds name new football coach
December 12th, 2011
Former Eastern New Mexico University player and graduate assistant Josh Lynn plans to hit the ground running in his new position as the school’s football coach.
Lynn, who will turn 33...
Monday morning briefing: Highway plans, jazz and the queen of mean
December 12th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Highway talk
The highway reconstruction project cutting through the center of Portales is the subject of Ro...
St. Michael's turns back Cats in finals
December 11th, 2011
SANTA FE — St. Michael’s used a dominating third quarter to take control Saturday night and the Horsemen notched a 56-44 victory over Clovis High’s boys in the championship game...
Senior happenings — Dec. 11
December 11th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Dance at Los Abuelitios.
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities.
Tuesday:...
On the shelevs — Dec. 11
December 11th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“The End of Country” by Seamus McGraw explores the battle for control that followed...
School menus — Dec. 11
December 11th, 2011
Clovis elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. Lunch — Meatball sub, tater tots, corn on the cob, chilled fruit.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Pancake sausage on a st...
Health tips featured on show
December 11th, 2011
Information on diabetes and obesity, strawberries, and making polymer clay magnets will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon on Thursday. (All times a...
Plumbing problems perturbing
December 11th, 2011
Plumbing problems are never a good thing but my timing is terrible.
Plumbing is critical these days, people expect me to take a bath every day and to put on clean underwear every morning. Di...
Empty stocking fund: Family M
December 10th, 2011
Today’s focus: Family M
Household members: 3
Children: 1 (age 2)
Special circumstance: The husband lost his job and the family only has one in...
Environmental lobby groups live outside reality
December 10th, 2011
Three giant lobby groups from an alternative time-warp are engaged in a furious hissy fit whose purpose is raising money to pay lawyers. “Send Money so we can Litigate, Pay company Executive...
Their view: Payroll tax cut would spur economy
December 10th, 2011
James Bostwick, state committee chairman for the New Mexico Farm Service Agency, offers this view on the payroll tax cut being extended:
Last week, we learned that farm...
Protesters’ actions inconsistent
December 10th, 2011
The precise moment of realization my life had faded to total insignificance is as vivid as a New Mexico sunset. But certainly not as appealing. It was the recent morning I awakened and reviewed the...
Voters should support Sunday alcohol sales
December 10th, 2011
Portales restaurant owners should decide what’s best for their restaurants.
Not the mayor. Not the city council. Not a preacher. Not anyone else.
That seems pretty basic to free...
My turn: Gifts cheap, words cheaper
December 10th, 2011
While recently cruising Dallas projects for Christmas presents, I saw a handwritten Goodwill sign: “1/2 Off Sale!”
Although Salvation Army stores are more within my budget, I fig...
Curry County commissioner selected for civic leadership program
December 10th, 2011
Curry County Commission Chairman Caleb Chandler has been selected to serve in the Air Force Chief of Staff’s civic leader program.
Chandler was invited to join the program in a Nov. 22...
Reader-submitted content: Salvation Army offers opportunity to give ba...
December 10th, 2011
During the Holiday Season, we encounter dozens of symbols that stir sentiments in our hearts: a Christmas tree, lights on the houses, Santa taking pictures with kids, a Nativity scene and so many m...
City clerk: Early election votes jump to nearly 250
December 10th, 2011
Early voting for Portales Sunday alcohol sales sped up dramatically the last two days, according to Joan Martinez-Terry Portales city clerk.
“We got 38 voters on Thursday and that&rsqu...
Meetings watch: ENMU board of regents
December 10th, 2011
At the Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents meeting Thursday at the ENMU-Roswell campus:
• Board President Chad Lydick thanked personnel for all the good work they are doing.
U.S. 70 reconstruction topic of discussion
December 10th, 2011
U.S. 70 reconstruction in Portales will be the topic of the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce's Quarterly Luncheon.
The luncheon is set for noon Tuesday in the Latte Lounge at Mark's Rest...
Police blotter — Dec. 11
December 10th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls made to Portales law enforcement, according to police reports:
Tuesday
• At 7:52 p.m., an officer was dispatched to West Ivy Street in ref...
Clovis looks for tourney title repeat
December 9th, 2011
SANTA FE — Clovis High’s boys are looking for a repeat title in the Capital City Invitational.
The Wildcats rolled into today’s 7 p.m. championship game against St. Michael...
Rams put defensive clamps on NMMI
December 9th, 2011
ROSWELL — Portales High quickly put the defensive clamps on New Mexico Military Friday night.
Holding the Colts to 11 first-half points, the Rams (1-1) quickly built a double-figure ma...
Empty stocking fund: Family L
December 9th, 2011
Today’s focus: Family L
Household members: 5
Children: 3 (ages 12, 10 and 8)
Special circumstance: With a low income this year, they are strug...
Residents list off favorite Christmas movie characters
December 9th, 2011
Ashley Downs, 21, a Realtor with Prudential Master Properties
“Charlie Brown in ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ is my favorite Christmas movie character. I have compassi...
McGee: Stranger's kindness met with caution
December 9th, 2011
Too many campfire tales, scary movies and news stories have taken a toll on how I respond to helpful strangers. I realized this on our recent trip to the American Southland.
If you remember...
In search of ponies: Hummingbirds need some sugar
December 9th, 2011
Every now and then a neighbor needs to borrow a little sugar — and sometimes it could be a matter of life and death.
No, not because of that batch of cookies they started only to reali...
Curry County jail administrator search narrowed to four
December 9th, 2011
Four finalists including Interim Administrator Tori Sandoval were named Friday for the position of jail administrator, according to Curry County Manager Lance Pyle.
Pyle identified the other...
Jail employees reprimanded after hearings
December 9th, 2011
It appears more than one Curry County jail employee has been fired and others have been either demoted, suspended or hit with salary reductions.
The information was part of a brief press rel...
Friday morning briefing: Freezing fog warnings and getting the lead ou...
December 9th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing. Be careful if you’re driving early today — there may be freezing fog (see weather).
Fair warning...
Press release: Portales police captain charged with tampering with pub...
December 8th, 2011
Portales, NM – Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler announced today that an investigation into allegations that Captain Lonnie Berry of the Portales Police Department has led to...
Third-quarter spurt propels Cats in Santa Fe tourney
December 8th, 2011
SANTA FE — Teams may try to slow the Clovis High boys basketball team down.
That’s OK with first-year Wildcats coach Matt King.
CHS, ranked No. 1 in Class 5A, used a 19-6...
I will stand up for your liberties
December 8th, 2011
"The trouble with fighting for human freedom is that one spends most of one’s time defending scoundrels. For it is against scoundrels that oppressive laws are first aimed, and oppression m...
Job creation still most pressing issue for 2012
December 8th, 2011
The volatile U.S. housing market finally is going to experience a little growth, predicts Chapman University’s 34th annual economic forecast. Nationally, housing starts crashed from 1.8 milli...
Their view: Choose character over likability
December 8th, 2011
Robert Schwarzwalder, senior vice president at the Family Research Council, offers this view on the presidential election:
“I never met a man I didn’t like,”...
Keep Christmas in your heart every day of year
December 8th, 2011
Have you ever thought about how this world would be had Jesus not been born? I shudder to think about it.
Imagine a world of no absolutes without any standards of right or wrong. Mankind has...
Thursday morning briefing: A truck pull, bright lights and free trade
December 8th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.
Muscle time
Southwest Cheese is hosting a Moo-ve It truck pull fundraiser 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at the Cur...
Cold-shooting Zias drop third straight
December 7th, 2011
DENTON, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University provided little scoring support for senior Precious Herrin and dropped a 51-44 decision Wednesday to Texas Woman’s.
Herrin matched h...
Fishing report — Dec. 7
December 7th, 2011
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may var...
My turn: ENMU presents gift of music
December 7th, 2011
Friday evening Eastern New Mexico University presents its most beautiful annual gift to our community, wrapped in a treble clef and topped with a sleigh bell: The Holiday Concerts in the University...
Lawmakers paint brighter Legislature picture
December 7th, 2011
What a difference a year makes.
This time around the tone from lawmakers is radically different than it was just a year ago, as they tune up for a January budgeting session of the Legislatur...
Wednesday morning briefing: Cop food, a beauty pageant and a day of in...
December 7th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.
Shop with a cop
The Clovis Police department has three events planned Thursday to help raise money for S...
ENMU women's basketball capsule, Dec. 7
December 6th, 2011
ENMU (2-5, 1-1 Lone Star Conference) at Texas Woman’s (5-1, 1-1) When: 6 p.m. (MST) today at Denton, Texas. Radio: none Last time out: The Zias lo...
Meetings watch: Portales City Council
December 6th, 2011
At the Portales City Council meeting Tuesday in city hall, councilors:
• Presented a retirement plaque and Certificate of Appreciation to Michael Lucero, of the Water Department, for 27...
Their view: Children need to learn historical significance
December 6th, 2011
Daniel Burnett, press secretary for the American Council of Trustees and Alumni, a non-profit dedicated to academic excellence, offers this commentary on the importance of knowing our history:
...
Mental health needs still unmetal health needs still unmet
December 6th, 2011
Despite adding billions of dollars for mental health care to Department of Veterans Affairs budgets the last four years, and the hiring of 7,000 more mental health professionals at VA clinics and h...
Tea party needs to stay true to cause
December 6th, 2011
Black and conservative are not mutually exclusive. That’s the theme of the Rocky Mountain Black Tea Party, an organization that’s gaining momentum in Colorado.
Throughout our his...
ENMU narrows coaching search to three
December 6th, 2011
Eastern New Mexico University has narrowed its search for a football coach to three candidates.
Athletic director Jeff Geiser said Tuesday that the finalists are New Mexico Military coach Je...
Police blotter — Dec. 7
December 6th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls made to Portales law enforcement, according to police reports:
Saturday
• At 7:42 p.m., an officer...
Area prep games fall victim to weather
December 6th, 2011
A Clovis High boys game at Plainview was among several casualties to the weather on Tuesday night.
CHS athletic director Brian Stacy said Tuesday no makeup date has been set.
Area dou...
Internet mishaps can’t be deleted
December 6th, 2011
I went to a store recently to pick up a new CD. It wasn’t on the shelves, and I almost whined about the store’s failure on Twitter, along with my intent to stop shopping there for music...
ENMU briefs — Dec. 7
December 6th, 2011
Steel band performance today
Eastern New Mexico University will be hosting a steel band performance 7 p.m. today in the Buchanan Hall of the Music Building. The repertoire consists of...
Real spirit of Christmas easy to catch
December 6th, 2011
During this time of year, it’s so easy to lose sight of the reason for the season. It’s also not that hard to rediscover it.
I remember one Christmas, when I lived in Abilene, Te...
D.A.: Portales police probe expected to be completed by end of week
December 6th, 2011
An investigation into undisclosed allegations at the Portales Police Department is expected to conclude by the end of this week, District Attorney Matt Chandler said Tuesday.
The investigati...
New Mexico struggles with winter blast aftermath
December 6th, 2011
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico dealt with the aftermath Tuesday of a severe winter blast that left at least one person dead and closed more schools and highways in the southern part of the state.
Press release: ENMU narrows football coach search to three
December 6th, 2011
PORTALES, N.M. — After an extensive search, Eastern New Mexico University Athletic Director Dr. Jeff Geiser has announced the three finalists for the position of Greyhound head football coach...
Tuesday school closings, delays
December 6th, 2011
Closures and delays this morning around eastern New Mexico and west Texas:
• Clovis Community College closed
• Clovis schools closed
• Eastern New...
Tuesday morning briefing: A recital, meet the lawmakers and some old t...
December 6th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.
Recital set
Eastern New Mexico University will host the junior recital of Franklin Piland at 7 p.m. Tuesda...
Floyd news — Dec. 6
December 5th, 2011
Sealed bids being accepted
The junior class has an 8x10 mini barn frame and truss kit available for sealed bids. Turn in bids to Kyla in the school office or email to kgray@floydbronc...
Meetings watch: City council
December 5th, 2011
The following items will be on the agenda for the Portales City Council meeting at 7 p.m. today in the Council Chambers at city hall:
• Retirement plaque and certificate of appreciation...
Empty Stocking Fund: Family H
December 5th, 2011
Today’s focus: Family H
Household members: 6
Children: 4 (ages 12, 10, 8 and 3)
Special circumstance: This family needs help this year because...
Elida news — Dec. 6
December 5th, 2011
Sports schedule
Dec. 6: Basketball, Hondo, here, varsity girls and boys, 5 p.m.
Dec. 8: Basketball, Texico, there, 7th girls, 4:30 p.m.
Dec. 8-10: Basketball, Elida tour...
Dora news — Dec. 6
December 5th, 2011
Sports schedule
• Today: Junior high basketball at Melrose, 4 p.m.
• Thursday-Saturday: Varsity basketball tournament at Elida.
• Monday: Junior high bask...
My turn: Saturday set aside for TV
December 5th, 2011
I think I may have come full circle on Saturday mornings.
When I was a kid, I was up earlier on Saturday than I was any other day of the week. If you wanted to watch Roy Rogers, you had to...
Portales, area schools cancel classes
December 5th, 2011
The following schools have canceled classes today because of inclement weather:
Monday morning briefing: A call for gifts, sounds of steel and a myste...
December 5th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Gifts for kids
The Lighthouse Mission needs donations for its annual Childrens Christmas Celebration.
Snow expected tonight, Monday
December 4th, 2011
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Curry, Quay and Roosevelt counties until 11 a.m. Tuesday.
NWS predicts 2 to 6 inches of snow across eastern N...
Saturday prep summaries — Dec. 3
December 4th, 2011
Boys Citizens Bank Border Shootout At Texico Seventh place Melrose 43, Floyd 33 Melrose (1-2) — Colton Draper 1 0-2 2, Kamron Huber 0 0-2 0, Lance Widner...
Friona slips past Wolverines
December 4th, 2011
TEXICO — Ryan DeWit scored 10 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter Saturday night and Friona held on to beat Texico 58-57 in the boys finals of the Citizens Bank Border Shootout.
Gab...
Hounds suffer second-straight setback
December 3rd, 2011
SAN ANTONIO — Incarnate Word finished the first half on an 18-8 run to take the lead for good and the Cardinals went on to an 85-70 Lone Star Conference men’s basketball victory over...
Their view: True spirit of holidays is to give
December 3rd, 2011
Bryan Golden is a self-development expert, syndicated columnist, and professor. Here’s a recent column.
Among other things, the holidays are a time of giving and receivin...
GOP lacks frontrunner for presidency
December 3rd, 2011
An ancient Chinese curse says ‘May he live in interesting times.’ Like it or not, we live in an interesting time. As Charles Dickens said in a Tale of Two Cities: “It was the best...
Sister nations have strong bond
December 3rd, 2011
Sister nations have strong bond
Last Nov.11, I was in Red Deer, Alberta, during Remembrance Day. It coincided with Veterans Day in the U.S., Remembrance Day in Australia and al...
Cold-shooting Zias fall to UIW
December 3rd, 2011
SAN ANTONIO — So far this season, the Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team has run either hot or cold.
Saturday, after beating Texas A&M-Kingsville 79-71 two...
Legislative luncheon set for Thursday
December 3rd, 2011
Clovis’ Rotary Club will be talking business and legislation Thursday.
The club’s regular meeting at the Clovis Civic Center, set for noon Thursday, will also be the site of a le...
Empty Stocking Fund: Family R
December 3rd, 2011
Today’s focus: Family R
Household members: 3
Children: 2 (ages 11 and 9)
Special circumstance: This family has been overloaded with dental and...
Police blotter — Dec. 4
December 3rd, 2011
Recent samplings of calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police reports:
Monday
• At 12:52 a.m., an officer responded to a call about a male subject lyin...
Public record — Dec. 4
December 3rd, 2011
Recent cases in Roosevelt County Magistrate Court, according to court records:
Thursday
• Lionel Martine, born 1991, pleaded guilty to possession of alcoholic bever...
Artificial trees have advantages
December 3rd, 2011
I guess for me it officially becomes Christmas when the Christmas tree goes up at home.
Growing up that meant it was time to get serious about Christmas. We always had a cut Christmas tree b...
Interior design tips featured on show
December 3rd, 2011
Information on interior design, making craft projects, and child-proofing cords on Roman Shades will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and noon on Thursda...
Cooperative efforts help students’ creativity
December 3rd, 2011
There are a great many gifts these days, being made in the Clovis Christian High School art and wood arts departments, especially involving joint use of the two classes, which are located across th...
Club notes — Dec. 4
December 3rd, 2011
Roosevelt County Extension
The Roosevelt County Council of the Extension Association of New Mexico met Nov. 7.
A roll call showed a total of 10 members present from the Bethel Chapter...
On the shelves — Dec. 4
December 3rd, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Independence: The Struggle to Set America Free” by John Ferling traces the nation’s journey from...
School menus — Dec. 4
December 3rd, 2011
Clovis elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Egg and cheese biscuit. Lunch — Spicy chicken sliders, tater tots, veggies and dip, jello cake.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Pancake sa...
Senior menus — Dec. 4
December 3rd, 2011
La Casa
Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Dance at Friendship Center, 901 W. 13th.
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities.
Tuesday: 9 a.m.-4...
Wind turns to snow as NM prepares for winter blast
December 2nd, 2011
ALBUQUERQUE — Wind has turned to snow in New Mexico, as wintery weather shut parts of Interstate 40 for a few hours and caused dangerous driving conditions through Raton Pass. Foreca...
Climate change alarmism cooling off
December 2nd, 2011
Another frantic effort to redistribute wealth from developed nations to developing nations is under way, this time in Durban, South Africa. The excuse is the same old, tiresome claim that socialism...
Accuracy important in marriage
December 2nd, 2011
On our recent vacation we stopped to visit family in Pensacola, Fla. It was still another 10 hours of driving, one way, to visit my mom in south Florida.
“That’s a long way,&rdqu...
Empty stocking fund: Family P
December 2nd, 2011
Today’s focus: Family P
Household members: 4
Children: 2 (ages 7 and 2)
Special circumstance: This family needs help this year because the mot...
ENMU-Incarnate Word basketball capsules, Dec. 3
December 2nd, 2011
Men ENMU (7-2, 0-1 Lone Star Conference) at Incarnate Word (4-3, 0-1) When: 3 p.m. (MST) today at San Antonio. Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9 Last time out:...
Javelinas end Hounds' winning streak
December 2nd, 2011
KINGSVILLE, Texas — Junior guard Ashton Brown led four players in double figures with 19 points and Texas A&M-Kingsville obliterated Eastern New Mexico University on the boards Thursday n...
Herrin scores school record 40 in Zias' win
December 1st, 2011
KINGSVILLE, Texas — Senior forward Precious Herrin scored a school-record 40 points and senior guard Tori Northcutt moved within single digits of the school’s career assist record Thurs...
Seeking local discussion on liberty
December 1st, 2011
While liberty is a full-time passion of mine, writing about it is merely a part-time urge. A pretty strong urge that will not be ignored, but one which can be delayed when necessary.
Life is...
Their view: Pot-bellied pigs make for intelligent pets
December 1st, 2011
Pet Talk is a feature service of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University. Here’s a recent snippet:
Unlike their barnyard br...
Winning the war on Christmas
December 1st, 2011
Here we go again… the war of Christmas. Let’s forget these two words, “politically correct.” Excuse me, but I’m getting tired of hearing “someone may be offende...
Empty stocking — Dec. 2
December 1st, 2011
Today’s focus: Family C
Household members: 6
Children: 5 (ages 10, 9 ,8, 7 and 5)
Special circumstance: The mother has bee caring for their ni...
My turn: Photo-fanatic on loose
December 1st, 2011
I received free entertainment Wednesday morning in the form of my sister and her camera. We shared in a farewell breakfast with our parents at IHOP in Clovis just before they left the state to head...
Four to 8 inches of snow predicted
December 1st, 2011
The heaviest band of snow in the approaching winter storm system will set up west of Curry and Roosevelt counties, according to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque.
Jennifer Palucki...
Ex-Cannon commander leading investigation into Pakistani deaths
December 1st, 2011
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan has withdrawn from an international conference on stabilizing Afghanistan to protest the deadly attack by American forces on its troops, widening a fresh rupture i...
Thursday morning briefing: Tooting a horn, Python meets Hitchcock and...
December 1st, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.
Tooting her horn
Eastern New Mexico University will host the senior oboe recital of Megan Neighoff at 7 p...
Article Archives
Photo Galleries
Make an Announcement
