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Hounds win second-straight LSC South title
February 28th, 2004
ABILENE, Texas — Travazz Buckley and Kennis Green led five Eastern New Mexico University players in double figures with 16 points each as the Greyhounds nailed down their second consecutive Lone Sta...
Zias' weekend heads south
February 28th, 2004
ABILENE, Texas — The weekend of promise turned into a nightmare for Eastern New Mexico University’s women.
Playing for a chance at a surprising Lone Star Conference South Division championship goi...
Greyhounds take three from Cameron
February 28th, 2004
The Greyhounds finished off their weekend on a sour note, but their pitching gave them enough for a series win over Cameron.
The visiting Aggies routed Eastern New Mexico 19-7 in Saturday’s nightcap...
Fort Sumner, Floyd win district titles
February 28th, 2004
FORT SUMNER — Fort Sumner won the game but might have lost one of its top players.
Junior Kelly Fortner injured her knee in the third quarter of Fort Sumner’s 41-32 win over Elida Saturday in the...
Chairman discusses ins and outs of Ag Expo
February 28th, 2004
Dennis Edwards, 63, is committee chairman for the New Mexico Ag Expo, which wrapped up its 12th annual event last week in Portales.
Q: How long have you been involved with the ag expo?
A: Eleven yea...
Athletics benefit college
February 28th, 2004
High school soccer was a way of life for Anna Funck less than two years ago. She knew that college soccer could be the same.
“It had always been an option since I started high school,” said Funck,...
Bill aimed at helping prevent base closings
February 28th, 2004
Those worried that New Mexico’s military bases could be shut down or realigned in the coming years can sleep a little easier now.
The state’s top boss has signed a bill that he and his backers say...
Judge says drug court important
February 28th, 2004
The judicial district covering Curry and Roosevelt counties is one of only three in the state with no type of drug court for nonviolent offenders.
Ninth Judicial District Judge Teddy Hartley would lik...
Yes, there are reasons for having a leap year
February 28th, 2004
Another leap year has leapt upon us. As always, the occasion causes me to scratch my rapidly graying cranium in profound confusion.
I have a difficult time struggling to understand calendar stuff. W...
Let 'Dear Bobby' take care of your problems
February 28th, 2004
I came out of the closet a few years ago, admitting the authorship of "Dear Abby" columns in newspapers. It began when my identity was exposed by a composing room boo-boo that placed my picture over a...
Portales wins district title
February 27th, 2004
The host Portales Lady Rams capitalized on a poor start from Lovington, and took back the District 4-3A tournament title with a 70-57 win Friday night.
Erika Cook scored 20 points to lead three in dou...
Inge found time to listen to family’s problems
February 27th, 2004
Ida Lou Inge took care of her only daughter. She was the brains of the family and although a bashful, modest person, she still loved being around people.
“She didn’t like to talk, but she was a g...
Lady Rams watch and learn for Lovington
February 26th, 2004
The Portales girls basketball team was treated to a video doubleheader this week.
The Lady Rams didn’t watch “Matchstick Men,” “Lost in Translation” or anything like that. Instead, they watc...
Hounds clinch share of LSC South title
February 26th, 2004
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Jamaal Hunnicutt had a double-double, posting 21 points and 10 rebounds as the Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds moved closer to their second-straight Lone Star Conference...
Angelo state crushes Zias
February 26th, 2004
SAN ANGELO, Texas — After a 16-0 start, Eastern New Mexico handed Angelo State its first loss of the season nearly a month ago in Portales.
Kelli Anne Goble and the Rambelles gained some revenge Thu...
Baseball: Hounds open series against Cameron
February 26th, 2004
Starting pitching, relief pitching, hitting for power, hitting for average, fielding.
Those are all things that could help the Greyhounds rebound from a 2-8 start, but veteran Eastern New Mexico Phil...
Elida moves on to 3-1A title game
February 26th, 2004
ELIDA — Halee Best scored 13 points, and Elida moved on to Saturday’s District 3-1A championship Thursday with a 52-39 win over Melrose.
Casey Ford scored 11 points and Kodi Armitage added nine fo...
Read about heaven and be a believerr
February 26th, 2004
In Genesis 1, we read about the beginning: “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”
In Exodus 34:28, God gave Moses the Ten Commandments and these commandments are a pattern for su...
Mayor Ortega considers state politics
February 26th, 2004
Portales Mayor Orlando Ortega is seriously considering expanding his political aspirations to the stately stage of the New Mexico House of Representatives.
The Democrat said there’s a 50 percent cha...
Church offers presentation on Islamic faith
February 26th, 2004
NOTE: An article with a response by a representative of the Council on American-Islamic Relations follows this story.
When a missionary to the Islamic world told Pastor Rob Hollis of First Baptist C...
Area programs team up to help Ag students
February 26th, 2004
Eastern New Mexico University and Ag New Mexico of Clovis are working in conjunction to give ENMU agriculture students opportunities in the area.
Ag New Mexico has an internship program set up with E...
Obits Feb 27
February 26th, 2004
Judy Lou Pankonie, 56
Judy Lou Pankonie, 56, of Clovis, a registered nurse, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004, at University Medical Center in Lubbock.
She was born on Oct. 30, 1947, in Harrison, Ark., to...
Realistic training is the best chance for survival
February 26th, 2004
As a Marine combat veteran, I know the best chance of surviving war for any serviceman or woman is to train hard, train realistically and train often.
That’s why I support the New Mexico Training Ra...
Tortillas are serious business for silver-spoon folk
February 26th, 2004
There’s a saying by New Mexico writer Rudolfo Anaya that many of us New Mexicans are so feisty we use a different spoon for each bite of a meal.
These spoons, of course, are tortillas. We cut our to...
Senior post leads Zias into vital stretch run
February 25th, 2004
Whatever happens this weekend, Eastern New Mexico University senior Jereena Bosket will end her basketball career at the school with an upbeat feeling.
Bosket transferred to ENMU from Barstow (Calif.)...
Fiddler passionate about music, lifetime education
February 25th, 2004
Give Ted Allen Clark a fiddle and he’d spin a delightful tune. Give him seven children and he’d share with them the importance of work ethic and education.
Clark had seven children, was a member o...
Soul-stirring 'Passion of Christ' vivid for viewers
February 25th, 2004
Painful. Violent. Graphic.
So was described “The Passion of the Christ,” which opened at theaters around the country on Wednesday.
Mel Gibson’s new film about Christ’s death played to sellout...
Company keeping cows cool
February 25th, 2004
Cool cows produce more milk — and more calves.
Dairymen seeking increased production visited a New Mexico Ag Expo vendor promoting a cooling system that protects cows from excessive heat.
Michael Kl...
Quilters display fabulous fabrics
February 25th, 2004
LaMoin Gentile displayed a white quilt spotted with holes around the edges. But instead of repairing the holes, Gentile instructed a group of 40 at Wednesday’s New Mexico Ag Expo to replace the bord...
Floyd News
February 24th, 2004
Birthdays this week:
Jeff Essary
News and Events
• District Basketball Tournaments are this week.
• The Floyd Lions Club Country Jamboree will be March 25 -28.
Friends and Family
• Cond...
Dora News
February 24th, 2004
Moisture in the air on Tuesday was great, locals here say, and a good rain or snow to replenish old Mother Earth is fantastic.
Happy Birthdays and Such
Danika Chavez had a birthday last week and put...
Elida News
February 24th, 2004
Birthdays March 1 - 5
Kasgn Creighton, Asby Ann Dauer, B. J. Moore, Brian Tabor, Brent West, Cheryl Hendershot, LaNita Dixon and Brently King.
Anniversaries: Mr. and Mrs. Travis Holms, Mr. and Mrs. Ch...
South County News
February 24th, 2004
Praises for the moisture and a good general ground soaking. The farmers and ranchers say they are sure needing a boost of faith for a crop this year — for the crops in the fields and for the cattle...
Snow wets city, soaks state
February 24th, 2004
Light snow showers on Tuesday prompted residents to scrape ice off automobile windows and tread slowing on city streets adorned with rain puddles shin deep in some areas.
But snowfall in Portales was...
Carthel has new start in IFL
February 24th, 2004
It’s been nearly 13 years since Don Carthel walked away from his last head football coaching position.
The Friona native spent seven seasons (1985-91) at the helm of Eastern New Mexico University, c...
Zia softball swept by Western
February 23rd, 2004
SILVER CITY — Eastern New Mexico University’s pitching was pretty good, and so was the defense.
It’s hard to win softball games, though, when you only score six runs in four games.
Western New M...
Dora beats Floyd in first round
February 23rd, 2004
DORA — Kassandra Clark scored 15 points to lead three in double figures, and the Dora Lady Coyotes moved on to the second round of the District 3-1A tournament with a 47-34 win over Floyd Monday nig...
Group hopes for tree-mendous impact
February 23rd, 2004
Officials with the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Resources Department will be on hand at the 12th Annual New Mexico Ag Expo to try to persuade Texans and New New Mexicans to plant more trees.
“We...
ENMU to host drama festival
February 23rd, 2004
Eastern New Mexico University will be hosting the annual High School Drama Festival on Thursday through Saturday at the University Theatre Center.
More than 500 students from 23 high schools will be p...
ENMU Student Profile, Greg Qualls
February 23rd, 2004
Name: Greg Qualls
Classification: Senior
Major: Religion with a double minor in Telecommunications and Computer Information Systems.
Age (and birth date): 22 (November 18, 1981)
Hometown: Texico
...
Feb. 24 Public Record
February 23rd, 2004
The following marriage certificates were recently filed in the Roosevelt County Courthouse:
Shaune M. Gibson, 39, and Patricia A. Hallford, 20, both of Portales.
The following divorces were recently...
Feb. 24 Obituaries
February 23rd, 2004
Fred Bogard, 74
Fred Bogard, 74, of Clovis died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2004, at Laurel Ridge Healthcare in Clovis.
He was born on Sept. 24, 1929, in Logan to Walter and Clarice LaRue Bogard.
He married Gold...
Economy at risk if Cannon goes down
February 23rd, 2004
Shutting down Cannon Air Force Base would cost the state of New Mexico at least $122 million each year in value-added income, according to a new study by a research team at New Mexico State University...
NMMI beats Rams to force tie in District 4-3A
February 21st, 2004
ROSWELL — The New Mexico Military Institute Colts had something to play for, and it showed.
Waige Turueke scored 14 points to lead the host Colts to a 53-36 victory over the Portales Rams Friday nig...
Portales tennis teams finish third at Goddard
February 21st, 2004
ROSWELL — Both Portales teams responded from a tough opening match, and each finished in third place at the Goddard Invitational tennis tournament, held Friday and Saturday by Goddard and Roswell Hi...
Greyhound baseball team drops two of three
February 21st, 2004
KINGSVILLE, Texas — After a solid 5-1 win over Texas A&M-Kingsville in the opener of a three-game Lone Star Conference South Division series, Eastern New Mexico University’s offense dried up.
The...
Anyone can grow up to be a super hero
February 21st, 2004
When I was a kid, Don Winslow of the Coast Guard was a big matinee kahuna. His Hollywood adventures led every red-blooded American boy to believe that anyone could grow up to be a super hero. And if h...
George Washington was not our first president
February 21st, 2004
Well, here we are at George Washington’s birthday. Of course, that is not entirely accurate because he was born under the Julian calendar. Since 1752, when Washington was 20 years old, we have been...
City officials pleased with Legislature session
February 21st, 2004
While Portales officials didn’t get all the money they wanted for street repairs, they did walk away from the Legislative session pleased with funds they received for their Main Street program and e...
Area residents to face off for council seat
February 21st, 2004
Mike Miller was the Portales fire chief for nine years and a Roosevelt County manager for six years. Here are some of his ideas on the city council position.
Q: What are your thoughts on the Ute Wate...
New Mexico county clerk grant same-sex marriage licenses
February 21st, 2004
County clerks in eastern New Mexico were surprised by a Sandoval County clerk’s decision to grant gay and lesbian couples marriage licenses.
On Friday, Sandoval County Clerk Victoria Dunlap recorded...
Agriculture celebration heading to fairgrounds
February 21st, 2004
The 12th Annual Ag Expo is right around the corner and people from around the United States will showcase this country’s agriculture at the Roosevelt County Fairgrounds Monday through Wednesday.
T...
Obits Feb. 22
February 21st, 2004
Joe R. Marez, 72
Joe R. Marez died Monday, Dec. 15, 2003.
He was born Sept. 27, 1931, in Encino.
He joined the U.S. Army when he was 16 and fought in the Korean War. He was wounded in the Battle of Ch...
Bad luck always comes in threes
February 20th, 2004
In the old days, I resigned myself that bad luck came in threes, i.e., three flat tires, three smashed fingers or three social faux pas. It’s comforting to know that good ol’ Dakota Mike is still...
Some people just aren't that smart
February 20th, 2004
I may not be the sharpest tool in the shed, the brightest crayon in the box, the most luminescent lava lamp in the room, the coolest Coors Lite in the six pack, but lately, I have heard people say som...
Cannon gets funding; lottery bill dies
February 19th, 2004
A bill and capital outlay requests approved on Thursday would provide Cannon Air Force Base with close to $2 million in funding.
Legislation, submitted by Rep. Jose Campos, D-Santa Rosa, was passed b...
Obits Feb 20
February 19th, 2004
James Leon Price, 82
Leon Price, 82, formerly of Clovis, a retired insurance agent, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004, in Scottsdale, Ariz.
He was born on Nov. 21, 1921, in La Junta, Colo., to Jim and Neva...
Gov. Richardson calls session 'major victory'
February 19th, 2004
Gov. Bill Richardson termed this the “year of the Legislature.”
Many lawmakers left Santa Fe on Thursday using different words.
“This session was mean, ugly, nasty and vicious,” said Rep. Anna...
Tucumcari grieves death of mayor
February 19th, 2004
TUCUMCARI — The mayor of Tucumcari, Calvin Litchfield, 60, died at home early Wednesday morning.
Tucumcari Emergency Medical personnel responded to a call from the Litchfield residence on Sixth Stre...
Officials want to raise minimum water level for Ute
February 19th, 2004
Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority board members voted Wednesday to recommend raising the minimum water level to which Ute Lake will be allowed to fall.
Officials said raising the level — ca...
Residents discuss moving Greyhound Arena closer to town
February 19th, 2004
Portales residents discussed stronger ties with Eastern New Mexico University, implementing a more active downtown and the importance of the new cheese plant at a town hall meeting Thursday night at T...
Greenwalt out for season
February 18th, 2004
Clovis’ Cisti Greenwalt didn’t have long to enjoy one of her finest moments at Texas Tech.
Three days after setting the school record for career blocks, the 6-foot-5 junior fractured her right ank...
Ex-Lady Ram helps guide Portales tennis team
February 18th, 2004
It appears the Portales girls tennis team won’t have to defend its state title without Kristen Van Wettering after all.
Van Wettering, a freshman at Eastern New Mexico University, is working as an a...
Proposed bill could provide money for ENMU
February 18th, 2004
A controversial vote by the Senate on Tuesday night is sending shockwaves of fear among city officials statewide.
The Senate approved a measure that would remove tax from food and medical practitioner...
Officials worried about gross receipts tax
February 18th, 2004
A controversial vote by the Senate on Tuesday night is sending shockwaves of fear among city officials statewide.
The Senate approved a measure that would remove tax from food and medical practitioner...
Obits Feb 19
February 18th, 2004
Lloyd W. Jones, 74
Lloyd W. Jones, 74, of Albuquerque, died Monday, Feb. 16, 2004, at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque.
He was born on May 1, 1929, in Wellington, Texas, to Jewell and Andrew Jones...
Residents replace Dora prom money
February 18th, 2004
Students at Dora schools lost a classmate in an automobile accident last weekend. In a show of support to Clayton Stokes’ family, students donated more than $6,000 to help with their friend’s fune...
City awarded grant to help plan future
February 18th, 2004
Portales has its grant, it has its city planner and tonight the community can help take the next step in coming up with a comprehensive plan for the city’s future.
There will be a town hall meeting...
Prices could rise at Oasis State Park
February 17th, 2004
State officials are proposing price increases at Oasis State Park, and all state parks in New Mexico, to help supplement low admissions across the state due to drought conditions.
Oasis State Park Dir...
Air Force promotes Col. Yates to general
February 17th, 2004
When Col. Robert Yates leaves Cannon Air Force Base for his new post in Virginia, he’ll carry with him a new title: “brigadier general (select).”
Yates’ name was included on the list of promot...
Lottery bill hopes fade
February 17th, 2004
With less than two days to go in the Legislative session, the future of a controversial Lottery Scholarship bill doesn’t look good for its supporters.
The bill, submitted by Rep. Brian Moore, R-Clay...
Cannon bill moves to Senate
February 17th, 2004
Several Eastern New Mexico lawmakers have said funding for Cannon Air Force Base is among their top priorities this Legislative session.
The goal is almost accomplished.
Money has been approved for a...
Rams cruise past Artesia
February 16th, 2004
The Portales Rams wanted a good defensive effort, and a win to head into their final district game. Artesia gave both.
In a non-district affair, the host Rams had an easy time in a defensive affair ag...
Hounds crushed in twin bill
February 16th, 2004
The only thing worse than Eastern New Mexico’s fielding was its pitching.
New Mexico Highlands and West Texas A&M combined for 46 runs and 39 hits on Monday in a three-team doubleheader at Greyhound...
Obits Feb. 17
February 16th, 2004
Jessie Lee Hobbs, 90
Mrs. Jessie Lee Hobbs, 90, of Portales, died Monday, Feb. 16, 2004, in Midland, Texas.
She was born on May 14, 1913, in Dora, to Robert Lee and Mattie Lou Stinson Yoachum.
She mov...
Dora students shocked over classmate's death
February 16th, 2004
DORA — Almost two dozen Dora High School students squeezed into the principal’s office Monday to remember Clayton Stokes, an energetic and mischievous junior who died late Saturday night in an aut...
Students prepare for national spelling bee
February 16th, 2004
Area students are “sanguine” about a chance to visit Washington, D.C. — and many of them can spell that word, too.
Sanguine, an adjective meaning excited or optimistic, and obscure words like i...
Controversial bill would require ignition locks on all vehicles
February 16th, 2004
A bill packed with controversy and expense is headed to the Senate for consideration.
The House on Monday approved a bill that would require ignition locks to be put on all new vehicles starting in 2...
Coleman gives an early Mother's Day present
February 14th, 2004
Octavia Coleman flew in from Chicago to see her son play for the first time in two years. Garland Coleman responded with one of his best efforts of the season.
The Eastern New Mexico senior scored 1...
Teams look for positioning in District 3-1A
February 14th, 2004
And down the stretch they come in District 3-1A, and the Broncos and Vixens are way out in front.
Coming into the final week of district play, the Floyd boys and Fort Sumner girls have each jumped out...
County could profit from proposed bill
February 14th, 2004
If the House’s support is any indication, Roosevelt County’s wallet will be a little greener.
A bill that amends part of the Small County’s Assistant Act passed the House late last week. If the...
Dr. Language has some bones to pick
February 14th, 2004
Here at the Symposium for Sparkling Conversation we’re swamped with letters warning us that our mother tongue is going to hell in a handbasket. Just to show you how serious this is, we spent 10 slee...
Public Record 2-15
February 14th, 2004
The following marriage certificates were recently filed in the Roosevelt County Courthouse:
l Justin Daniel Hodges, 19, of Portales, and Tara Layne Lockmiller, 19, of Clovis.
l Fernando Mendoza, 37, a...
Obits 2-15
February 14th, 2004
Anna Joyce Hileman, 88
Anna Joyce Hileman, 88, of Clovis died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004, at Senior Citizen Resident Center.
She was born Oct., 18,1915, in Elgin, Okla., to George and Nellie Montgomery W...
Cannon officials defend airspace proposal
February 14th, 2004
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — A proposal by Cannon Air Force Base officials to expand military airspace is an effort to prepare pilots for war. It will help increase a pilot’s survivability and, Cannon...
Area residents have mixed views on airspace proposal
February 14th, 2004
Cannon Air Force Base’s proposed military airspace expansion has any number of vocal supporters.
Community leaders and economic development officials believe the expansion is important in helping th...
Hounds protect LSC South lead
February 13th, 2004
PORTALES — Junior guard Kennis Green, scoreless at halftime, lit up Midwestern State for 16 second-half points Thursday night and Eastern New Mexico University pulled away for a 77-67 Lone Star Conf...
Broken Bat Tourney in its last hurrah
February 12th, 2004
Eastern New Mexico University baseball coach Phil Clabaugh is a little sad that this year marks the end of the Broken Bat Tournament.
A four-team event featuring wood bats, the Greyhounds will host th...
Murray coaches, collect memories
February 12th, 2004
John Murray collects all kinds of things, from a record collection that exceeds 7,000 vinyl discs to a grouping of toys that would make his office a good subject for a VH1 “I Love the 80s” special...
Valencia principal suspended
February 12th, 2004
A Portales school principal has been suspended for improper distribution of the New Mexico Writing Assessment, a school official said Thursday.
David VanWettering, principal of Valencia Elementary, ha...
Officials seek funding from Legislature
February 12th, 2004
Sen. Clint Harden, R-Clovis, said he expected a huge funding bill that included numerous capital outlay requests to be voted on sometime during the next few days.
Harden, who headed for Clovis on Thur...
Veteran uses faith to get through tragedy
February 12th, 2004
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — Some people know pain and suffering. As a Marine who lost an eye and arm while leading his men in combat during the Vietnam War, Clebe McClary said he has more cause than man...
ENMU hosts Festival Romanico
February 12th, 2004
More than 500 high school students from around New Mexico are expected to participate in the annual Festival Romanico at Eastern New Mexico University.
Schools confirmed so far include: Clovis High S...
Couple reminices on Valentine memories
February 12th, 2004
Tom and Sandy Simensen of Portales have celebrated 15 Valentine’s Day anniversaries since their marriage on Nov. 19, 1988, in Denver.
The Valentine’s Day they remember most, though, was in 1986, w...
Valentine's Day is about sacrifice, acts of love
February 12th, 2004
If you think Valentine’s Day is just for lovers, you’re wrong. There’s no reason anyone should be excluded because love is giving a part of oneself to others in many ways, not just in an affecti...
House OKs bill that qualifies more students for scholarship
February 12th, 2004
A local lawmaker’s proposal to change a portion of the Lottery Scholarship cleared a big hurdle on Thursday.
On Thursday, the House gave the OK to a bill sponsored by Rep. Brian Moore, R-Clayton, th...
Life is precious where there’s love
February 12th, 2004
Several years ago, Emmitt was given a dog. This time I put my foot down — “This dog is not going to be a house dog,” I said. Chalk up one for me for the only case I won.
Winter came and although...
Snow cancels Portales classes
February 12th, 2004
Portales public schools canceled classes on Thursday because of snow and icy conditions, school officials said.
Weather officials said many areas in eastern New Mexico received more than two inches o...
State champs begin new tennis season
February 11th, 2004
The year is getting a lot busier for Portales High senior Hailey Quick, and that’s not even counting her responsibilities as a student.
The 5-foot-2 1/2-inch Quick (“Gotta have the half-inch,” s...
Zias' stellar play vaults them to first
February 11th, 2004
PORTALES — There they were, picked for last place in the Lone Star Conference South Division.
Ho-hum, just another year of Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball.
Don’t look know, but...
Obits Feb 12
February 11th, 2004
Edith Mae Akers, 93
Edith Mae Akers, 93, of Clovis, a seamstress, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, at Laurel Plains Healthcare in Clovis.
She was born on Nov. 8, 1910, in Dora, Nolan County, Texas, to Geo...
Burglary arrests down in city, county
February 11th, 2004
Burglary is becoming less and less popular in Roosevelt County and Portales, something police say is attributed to aggressive patrolling and information sharing between law enforcement officials.
Arre...
Property purchased for new hotel
February 11th, 2004
TNJ Management on Wednesday purchased the property of the Hillcrest Motel off of U.S. 70, where they plan to build a 70-room hotel by 2005, city officials confirmed.
Mayor Orlando Ortega and Kim Huff...
Budget proposal seeks tuition hike
February 11th, 2004
Eastern New Mexico University would have a few things to look forward to and a list of items that aren’t so favorable if a senate committee’s budget proposal holds up.
The Senate Finance Committee...
Snow expected as temperatures drop
February 11th, 2004
Cold weather below freezing and wind-swept snow may grace Portales residents this morning, weather officials say.
Chuck Jones, a senior meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Albuquerque,...
Rams rout Warriors
February 10th, 2004
Tuesday was Daniel Aranda’s 16th birthday, and the Ram guard made sure his teammates would be celebrating the night as well.
Aranda hit a 3-pointer that sparked a pivotal 11-0 run to close out the t...
Lubbock Christian edges ENMU, 5-4
February 10th, 2004
LUBBOCK — Down to their final two outs, the Lubbock Christian Chaparrals pushed over two ninth-inning runs despite hitting only one ball out of the infield to edge Eastern New Mexico University 5-4...
Dora boys pound Vaughn
February 10th, 2004
DORA — Clayton Stokes score 17 to lead all scorers, and the Coyotes outscored Vaughn 24-4 in the third quarter en route to a 62-24 win Tuesday night at Guy Luscombe Gymnasium.
Dora (5-15, 3-4) also...
Elida News
February 10th, 2004
Birthdays Feb. 14 - 20.
Bob Bird, Vickie Thurman, Leslie Creighton, Mays Lane Jenkins, Elsa Diaz, Shirley Wilson Bailey and Wende Fraze.
Anniversaries
Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Baca
Valentines
Don’t f...
Floyd News
February 10th, 2004
Birthdays this week
Linda Essary, Joe Standefer
Belated Birthday
for last week
Arthur Rowland
Anniversaries
Leon and Waynell Nall
News and Events
l Friday is an ELS day at the school. Parents will...
Dora News
February 10th, 2004
Cool to cold and dry would be the description of our weather the past week. Maybe a little breezy, but not much the latter part of the week. Albuquerque weather report on NBC predicts after this week...
South County News
February 10th, 2004
Not any change in the area except a wee bit drier than a week ago. I was told there probably wouldn’t be any pasture fires on ranches this year since the grass has been pretty well grazed off. Howe...
Obits Feb 11
February 10th, 2004
Molly Teague, 64
Molly Teague, 64, died Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, at her home.
She was born on Feb. 14, 1939, in San Antonio, to Ruby and Walter Rodgers.
Her father was a trapper and game warden and the f...
Four wheels for a buck
February 10th, 2004
Roosevelt County Sheriff Tom Gossett doesn’t shop for police cruisers at the dollar store.
But he recently stumbled across a deal from an agency that sells police vehicles for $1 in an effort to bee...
Tucumcari jailer accused of sex crimes
February 10th, 2004
TUCUMCARI — Robert Gonzales, the Quay County detention center employee charged with criminal sexual conduct involving minors, will be arraigned in 10th Judicial District Court soon, according to Nan...
U.S. dairies will be preserved
February 10th, 2004
A Free Trade Agreement negotiated this weekend with Australia will preserve the American dairy system, local lawmakers say.
Increased pressure from lawmakers in both parties and the dairy industry has...
Nursing home tax gets mixed reviews
February 10th, 2004
A House committee’s move on Sunday that one local lawmaker called “an example of the worst kind of government” could implement an $8.82 fee per occupied bed in nursing homes across New Mexico.
...
Zias finish softball tourney on roll
February 10th, 2004
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — It didn’t take the Eastern New Mexico University softball team long to bounce back from an 0-4 start.
The Zias captured two wins on both Saturday and Sunday to pull up to the .5...
Hounds gain Sunday baseball split
February 10th, 2004
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — The Eastern New Mexico University baseball team opened its season by going 1-3 in the Southwest Shootout hosted by Tarleton State.
The Greyhounds split two games Sunday, inclu...
Hounds win fifth straight
February 10th, 2004
CANYON, Texas — It took Jamaal Hunnicutt a while to settle down Monday night.
Essentially playing in his hometown, the Eastern New Mexico University junior from Amarillo struggled with his offense,...
ENMU to mourn tragic death of former student
February 9th, 2004
Co-workers and friends expressed shock and disbelief Monday, following the apparent suicide of Clovis Community College instructor William H. Windley Jr.
Police said Windley, 32, of Portales, purchase...
Local school wants to teach dual-languages
February 9th, 2004
By Mike Linn
PNT Managing Editor
Mike_Linn@link.freedom.com
Portales school officials are hoping to implement a dual-language program beginning next school year for kindergartners at L. L. Brown Grade...
Helping hands make all the difference
February 9th, 2004
The mid-day sunlight shined through the blinds and revealed what appeared to be a road map created from the wrinkles on the left side of his face — the face of 84-year-old Wayne Green.
As Green sat...
Obits Feb 10
February 9th, 2004
Inez McCain Brown, 95
Mrs. Inez McCain Brown, 95, of Portales, died Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
She was born on Aug. 25, 1908, in Hamlin, Texas, to Bertha...
Analysis: Lawmakers feeling the pressure
February 9th, 2004
Lawmakers last week crossed into the second half of their short legislative session — one that’s supposed to be focused on budget matters — with little accomplished.
Hundreds and hundreds of bil...
Lady Rams clinch top spot in district
February 7th, 2004
RUIDOSO — Erika Cook scored 15 points, and the Portales Lady Rams clinched the top seed in District 4-3A with a forgettable 49-28 win at Ruidoso.
Ruidoso (9-10, 1-2 district) used a stall tactic thr...
Zias improve to 6-2 in division play
February 7th, 2004
DENTON, Texas — There was no letdown Saturday for the Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team.
The Zias built a 14-point halftime lead and expanded it steadily the rest of the way in...
Hickman stays in the game
February 7th, 2004
Editor’s Note: This is a periodical series about former area athletes and what they are doing now.
Katheryne Hickman probably figured basketball would only take her as far as Eastern New Mexico Uni...
Hounds prepare for rematch with West Texas
February 7th, 2004
The Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team is on a four-game winning streak that includes an 89-74 homecourt triumph over Lone Star Conference South Division rival West Texas A&M just f...
Police: Portales man kills himself in Clovis pawn shop
February 7th, 2004
A Portales man killed himself in a Clovis pawn shop on Friday afternoon after he bought a shotgun and ammunition in the store, police said.
William H. Windley Jr., 32, went into Beaulieu Brothers Pawn...
Obits Feb. 8
February 7th, 2004
Leona Lucus, 99
Leona Lucus, 99, of Fort Sumner died Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, at Laurel Ridge Care Center following an illness.
Services are pending with Chavez Funeral Home in Fort Sumner. Services are...
N.M. could become the big cheese
February 7th, 2004
With construction begun on a 54-acre, $190 million cheese plant, Curry County is poised to become a power in the cheese-making world, Gov. Bill Richardson told an audience Friday at the plant’s grou...
Cheese plant won't hurt milk transportation
February 7th, 2004
Dairy operators will send class-three milk, a low grade of milk, to the Southwest Cheese plant rather than having it shipped to farther locations, which will save dairy operators money, Portales dairy...
Former D.A. assistant running for top spot
February 7th, 2004
Former Assistant District Attorney Matthew Chandler of Clovis announced his candidacy for District Attorney of Curry and Roosevelt counties Saturday at Eastern New Mexico University, one day after he...
Student leaders against lottery proposal
February 7th, 2004
Eastern New Mexico University’s student body president, along with student leaders from across the state are opposed to a change to the state’s lottery scholarship that won approval this week from...
Greyhounds survive at Midwestern State
February 5th, 2004
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Jamaal Hunnicutt is starting to accept a preseason challenge by his coach to step up his game.
Hunnicutt scored 23 points and grabbed nine rebounds in his latest solid effort...
Brown takes over down the stretch, Zias improve to 5-2 in division pla...
February 5th, 2004
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Heather Brown scored 10 of her career-high 25 points and hit two crucial 3-pointers during the final 3:49 Thursday as the Eastern New Mexico University Zias improved to 5-2 in...
ENMU looks for funding to kickstart men's soccer
February 5th, 2004
Eastern New Mexico University is excited about fielding its first ever men’s soccer team in the fall.
They will be even more excited though if that team gets a little financial assistant in operatio...
Clovis senior is first signee for ENMU men's soccer
February 5th, 2004
Dewayne Roberts has only scratched the surface of his potential as a goalkeeper, according to Eastern New Mexico men’s soccer coach Travis McCorkle.
Roberts, who didn’t play organized soccer until...
Rams open homestand against NMMI
February 5th, 2004
If anything, New Mexico Military Institute has served as proof that nothing is for sure in District 4-3A.
Except, the Portales Rams hope, homecourt advantage.
After starting the season 4-11, NMMI has...
Feel like giving up lately?
February 5th, 2004
Trials come and trials go. It seems we no longer get over one hurdle until another one appears.
By the time we wrestle through more anxiety we feel weary, discouraged and wonder what’s going on.
I...
Cheese plant breaks ground
February 5th, 2004
Gov. Bill Richardson, city and county officials and company officers will attend a groundbreaking ceremony at 2:30 p.m. today at the site of the Southwest Cheese Plant at 1141 County Road 4.
The Clovi...
Obits Feb 6
February 5th, 2004
Services: 1 p.m. Saturday at Parkland Baptist Church in Clovis.
Harold Bell “Fuzzy” Brown, 83, of Roswell, retired, died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004, at his home.
He was born on June 22, 1920, in Floy...
House helps curb 135-mile rule cuts
February 5th, 2004
Things are looking up — by about $70,000 — for one of Eastern New Mexico University’s most important programs.
The House’s budget package, which was approved earlier this week, restores about...
Local senator opposes discrimination bill
February 5th, 2004
The House this week approved a ban on discrimination based on sexual orientation as part of the state’s Human Rights Act.
The bill now goes to the Senate and one local senator said she will not supp...
Chili cookoff to raise funds for school
February 5th, 2004
The First Annual Chili Cook-off is ‘in the oven’ and it will be hot and ready by 5 p.m. today at the Portales High School cafeteria.
The idea for the event was brewing in an art class room last D...
Ram signs with Angelo State
February 4th, 2004
Just like he has for the last three years, Seth Clabaugh will come to Greyhound Stadium as a Ram for the distant future — but in a different uniform.
The Portales High senior quarterback signed a le...
Zias start season with two losses
February 4th, 2004
Not being able to get outdoors before Wednesday’s games didn’t seem to hurt the Colorado State University-Pueblo softball team.
Beginning a four-day road trip, the Thunderwolves belted four homers...
ENMU signs nine to squad
February 4th, 2004
Eastern New Mexico University football coach Bud Elliott announced the signing of nine players to national letters of intent on Wednesday, including possibly the team’s quarterback of the future.
An...
Col. Yates leaving Cannon
February 4th, 2004
Col. Robert “Rowdy” Yates, commander of the 27th Fighter Wing at Cannon Air Force Base, has announced that he will soon be leaving for Langley Air Force Base in Virginia.
Langley is the headquarte...
Proposal won't hurt Lottery Scholarship
February 4th, 2004
The Lottery Scholarship may be saved after all.
The Commission on Higher Education on Wednesday approved taking some of the excess balance from the lottery fund to commit it to need-based financial...
Driver in crash in stable condition
February 4th, 2004
Police are investigating an accident that left one man dead and another seriously injured after the vehicle’s driver ran a stop sign in Rogers late Tuesday night, according to officials with the New...
Blackwater Draw site showcases Clovis people
February 4th, 2004
Evidence of Blackwater Draw’s Clovis people was hidden for centuries before Dust Bowl winds revealed their existence 75 years ago.
Ridgley Whiteman, a teenager who regularly explored the site in sea...
City treasurer to retire this month
February 4th, 2004
The loss of a city official to retirement and the authorization of a $119,467 grant for a 2,000-gallon water tanker for the Portales Fire Department were the main topics for Tuesday’s city council m...
Few positions available for Greyhound football
February 3rd, 2004
Veteran Eastern New Mexico University football coach Bud Elliott said the Greyhounds are in an unusual situation as national signing day approaches today — they don’t have that many spots availabl...
Letters to the Editor
February 3rd, 2004
President Bush’s speech deceiving
President Bush’s State of the Union speech was well written and well delivered. But those were pretty words covering not-so-funny truths.
It is deception to claim...
Students to Governor: Don't change lottery
February 3rd, 2004
Eastern New Mexico University students have a message for lawmakers: Don’t mess with the Lottery Scholarship.
If lawmakers will hear that message still remains to be seen.
According to the universit...
Warriors hold off Dora
February 2nd, 2004
DORA — Aaron and Jevon Hunter combined for 51 points Monday night, leading visiting Gateway Christian to a 72-67 win over the Dora Coyotes.
Aaron Hunter tallied a game-high 36 for the Warriors, wit...
Student Profile
February 2nd, 2004
Your name: Morgan Campbell
Your classification: Sophomore
Your major: Communications
Your age (and birth date): 19 (4-7-84).
Your hometown: Edgewood
What’s your idea of a perfect day?
“When the...
ENMU offers paralegal class
February 2nd, 2004
The paralegal profession is in high demand, legal experts say, and Eastern New Mexico University is helping supply the profession with more qualified individuals.
ENMU is offering a paralegal course...
Austalia seeks free dairy trade
February 2nd, 2004
Local dairy operators are fearful a proposed free trade agreement the president is negotiating with Australia may negatively impact their future business.
Terms of the agreement are scheduled to be r...
Clovis man found guilty of vehicular homicide
February 2nd, 2004
By Darrell Todd Maurina
Freedom Newspapers
Darrell_Maurina@link.freedom.com
Harry Downey, 70, showed no reaction Friday in Curry County District Court as jurors found him guilty of homicide by vehicl...
House budget wouldn't severly impact Medicaid
February 2nd, 2004
By David Arkin
PNT Correspondent
The Medicaid crisis may not be as bad as officials once anticipated.
That’s thanks to the state’s oil and gas revenues.
Rep. Brian Moore, R-Clayton, whose distric...
Obits Feb 3
February 2nd, 2004
Maggie Lou Lawson, 95
Maggie Lou Lawson, 95, of Portales, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
She was born on June 23, 1908, in Thurber, Texas, to Annie Jane...
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