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Hunton left a little life everywhere he went
February 27th, 2005
Carol Hunton left life behind in every step he took forward. He built a treasure of memories in the relationships that he made throughout his life.
Hunton died Feb. 5, 2005.
Bob Wood, New Mexico’s s...
Positives can be found in history's negatives
February 27th, 2005
Slavery did not confine itself to the South. Massachusetts, for example, tolerated slavery over 140 years. In 1641, it became the first colony to legally recognize slavery.
Some of the “founding...
Superintendent worries about budget gap
February 27th, 2005
The state budget approved Wednesday by the House would be “devastating” for Portales public schools if it’s approved by the Senate, Portales Superintendent James Holloway said on Thursday.
Hollo...
Feb. 27 Floyd School News
February 27th, 2005
Upcoming events
• Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday finds the third- through ninth-graders and high school juniors taking the New Mexico Standards Based Assessments. Please make sure your child attend...
Zias post 2-2 mark in LSC First Pitch Tournament
February 27th, 2005
IRVING, Texas — The Eastern New Mexico University softball team split a pair of games on both Friday and Saturday against Lone Star Conference North Division squads in the LSC First Pitch Tournament...
Side effects might not be worth the cure
February 26th, 2005
I’ve been out of focus the last few days — a flu bug bit me — but I’ve kept busy wallowing in self pity and researching the bad side effects of medicines I saw advertised on television. When y...
Feb. 27 Obituaries
February 26th, 2005
Ruth Adams, 95
Services: 2 p.m. Monday at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Portales.
Mrs. Ruth Adams, 95, of Portales, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
She was bo...
Burglary crimes up in Roosevelt County in 2004
February 26th, 2005
Burglary crimes are up 27 percent in 2004 from 2003 in Roosevelt County, according a recently released report from the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Department.
The report showed an increase of burgla...
Rams win baseball opener
February 26th, 2005
LITTLEFIELD, Texas — Senior catcher Tyler Rutherford belted a three-run homer to break open a tight game and the Portales Rams opened their 2005 baseball season on Saturday with a 9-3 victory over L...
Feb. 27 Public Record
February 26th, 2005
The following criminal dispositions were recently filed in the magistrate court:
• Carlos Curley, 41, pled guilty to a probation violation and will serve 182 days in the Roosevelt County Detention C...
Feb. 27 Portales Junior High News
February 26th, 2005
Choir competition
Congratulations to the following choir students who recently participated in the Southeastern District Vocal Solo and Ensemble Competition.
These students all received a superior rat...
Feb. 27 Dora School News
February 26th, 2005
The Dora School has made great progress this past week on the building in between high and elementary. The construction crew is hard at work and it is really looking good. I can tell you it is certain...
Local swimmers fifth in league meet
February 26th, 2005
ALBUQUERQUE — The Portales-based Eastern New Mexico Aquatics swim team finished fifth out of 13 teams in the Rio Grande League Championship Feb. 12-13 at Kirtland Air Force Base.
ENMA’s Joel Hollo...
Rams seeking one-at-a-time approach
February 25th, 2005
Mark Gallegos doesn’t want his team to get ahead of itself.
On paper the Rams (15-8, 4-1 District 4-3A) figure to beat last-place New Mexico Military tonight at the PHS gym and ensure no worse than...
Fort Sumner beats Floyd, gains finals
February 25th, 2005
FORT SUMNER — Fort Sumner put only one player in double figures Thursday night, but the Foxes dominated the first half and posted a 54-35 victory over Floyd in the District 3-1A boys semifinal.
Juni...
Feb. 25 Obituaries
February 25th, 2005
Juanita Rowland, 80
Services: 1 p.m. Saturday at Portales Cemetery.
Juanita Rowland, 80, of Portales, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, at her home.
She was born on July 14, 1924, in Clarendon, Texas, to...
Angels in disguise show up when needed
February 25th, 2005
People will come and go in our lives and I believe the same is true for angels.
This is the story of one “guardian angel” — someone who briefly appeared in my life to help me through a difficult...
Rams seeking one-at-a-time approach
February 24th, 2005
Mark Gallegos doesn’t want his team to get ahead of itself.
On paper the Rams (15-8, 4-1 District 4-3A) figure to beat last-place New Mexico Military tonight at the PHS gym and ensure no worse than...
Forgiveness disarms the enemy
February 24th, 2005
During a misunderstanding with a fellow worker, I spoke in haste, my voice rising. Immediately my conscience convicted me and I felt remorse as I walked away. In shame and embarrassment, I hurried bac...
Melrose eliminates Lady Tigers
February 24th, 2005
ELIDA — Melrose’s Schuyler Cochran came up big in the final minute on Wednesday night.
Cochran found 6-foot-1 senior Audrey Hemminger for a tie-breaking layup with 42 seconds left, then added two...
ENMU squads wrap up seasons
February 24th, 2005
They won’t make the Lone Star Conference postseason tournament, but Eastern New Mexico University’s women have a chance to put a nice finish on an up-and-down year when they close out Lone Star Co...
Vendors enjoy turnout for Ag Expo
February 23rd, 2005
The 13th Annual New Mexico Ag Expo organizers and more than 450 vendors said they enjoyed the turnout on Tuesday and Wednesday, which made the opportunity to create and maintain relationships with oth...
Rotary clubs celebrate 100th birthday
February 23rd, 2005
When Chicago attorney Paul Harris put together a meeting with three of his friends on the night of Jan. 23, 1905, he probably didn’t imagine what would transpire 100 years later in Portales or the r...
Students, parents question gym behavior crackdown
February 23rd, 2005
CLOVIS — Clovis school officials may be cracking down on crowd behavior at sporting events, but some students won’t take it sitting down.
More than two dozen members of the CHS student section lef...
Black coming to help Miss Rodeo
February 23rd, 2005
According to the Washington Post, “he could make a dead man sit up and laugh.” The New York Times describes him as “probably the nation’s most successful living poet.” Baxter Black says he j...
Quilters pick up tips from seminar
February 23rd, 2005
Quilters were able to find out ways to repair their quilts or find out the best solution for a worn out or torn quilt during the Repair Old Quilts Demonstration at the 13th Annual New Mexico Ag Expo o...
Animal disposal discussed at expo
February 23rd, 2005
People in the dairy business from eastern New Mexico and those in the livestock business attended a seminar on Wednesday to see what composting of carcass options would be legal and viable for their b...
Feb. 24 Obituaries
February 23rd, 2005
Rosa Montano, 91
Services: 9 a.m. Friday at St. Helen Catholic Church in Portales.
Rosa Montano, 91, of Portales, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005 at her home.
She was born on Aug. 30, 1913, in Palma, to...
Horsemanship on display at Ag Expo
February 23rd, 2005
People from around New Mexico made their way into the show arena at the Roosevelt County Fairgrounds to learn how to manage their horses.
Jinita Hays, an instructor from Lovington of the Pat and Lind...
Kenna service station deemed historic
February 23rd, 2005
The Midway Service Station in Kenna, just north of Elida, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places according to records from the U.S. Department of the Interior.
“My staff from the Hi...
Imports, education key topics for cattle growers
February 23rd, 2005
Phil Bidegain, former president of the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association, updated eastern New Mexico ranchers on topics ranging from the Canadian border to how to keep local agricultural studen...
Feb. 23 Obituaries
February 23rd, 2005
Bevan Odenweller, 59
Services: 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Portales Senior Citizens Center
Mr. Bevan Odenweller, 59, of Portales, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
He...
Feb. 23 South County News
February 23rd, 2005
The weather last week makes one wonder if spring is already here. According to the groundhog, there is still more winter ahead.
Farmers are getting land ready for planting crops when the time comes an...
Lady Rams rout Ruidoso to clinch title
February 22nd, 2005
RUIDOSO — For one quarter at least, it looked as though the Ruidoso Lady Warriors had a plan against Portales — effective pressure defense, plus a spectacular buzzer-beating halfcourt shot from A...
ENMU officials clarify details of alleged embezzlement
February 22nd, 2005
An Eastern New Mexico University official said Tuesday that most of the money alleged to have been embezzled by a former university employee came from the New Mexico Higher Education Assessment Associ...
Feb. 23 Dora News
February 22nd, 2005
Beautiful days are here right now, but don’t go planting your garden just yet. Our farmers, however, are enjoying the moisture and are preparing for a good year of farming.
New baby
Johnny and Jen...
Feb. 23 Floyd News
February 22nd, 2005
Transitions
Birthdays: Jeff Essary.
Upcoming events
• Seniors meet Thursday night for games and friendship.
• Lions Club will meet next Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Lions Club
Applications and essays for...
Not all heroes enter Hall of Fame
February 22nd, 2005
Sunday started out to be a pretty good day, by most standards. Errands were getting done left and right, and the NBA All-Star game was hours away.
That’s when I decided to check the sports news, and...
Lady Tigers beat Floyd, gain semis
February 21st, 2005
ELIDA — Junior Kodi Armitage, expected to be sidelined a while by a knee injury, returned to action Monday night and scored 14 points to help Elida beat Floyd 47-34 in a District 3-1A girls first-ro...
UCO takes three of four from Hounds with Sunday sweep
February 21st, 2005
Eastern New Mexico University baseball coach Phil Clabaugh isn’t as concerned about losses as he is that his team plays the way it has to if it hopes to be successful.
The Greyhounds went toe-to-toe...
Zias salvage series finale against Mustangs
February 21st, 2005
Eastern New Mexico University scored 11 runs in the bottom of the fifth Sunday to beat Western New Mexico 16-8 on the eight-run rule after five innings and salvage the finale of a four-game weekend se...
Banquet kicks off Ag Expo
February 21st, 2005
Trent Loos’ message on Monday night at the banquet launching the 13th Annual New Mexico Ag Expo was clear: Stand up for the life of a farmer and rancher.
Loos refers to himself as an agriculture ac...
Former ENMU employee charged with embezzlement
February 21st, 2005
A former Eastern New Mexico University employee was arrested and charged Monday with forging her supervisor’s signature to embezzle more than $138,000 from a school account.
Tammy Jo Garcia, 32, of...
Theaters get renovations
February 21st, 2005
By David Irvin
Freedom Newspapers
David_Irvin@link.freedom.com
An expansion project at Allen Theaters in the North Plains Mall that was delayed more than two months by heavy rain this fall is nearing...
Former airman remembers way things used to be
February 21st, 2005
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — During his four-year stay at Cannon Air Force Base, Billy Overby witnessed a lot of change.
He was there when Cannon’s fighter squadrons switched from F-86s to F-100s in 1...
Feb. 22 Obituaries
February 21st, 2005
Ruby Jones, 82
Services: Have been held.
Ruby F. Jones, 82, of Clovis, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on Jan. 30, 1923, in Taiban, to W.F. Miller...
Rams fall into early hole they can't escape
February 19th, 2005
LOVINGTON — The Portales High boys’ celebration was quickly put on hold by the Lovington Wildcats on Friday night.
Lovington opened a 17-0 lead late in the first quarter and held the Rams at bay t...
Zias whip Midwestern behind Brown, Bryant
February 19th, 2005
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Sophomore guard Heather Brown tied her career high with 25 points and junior post Tiana Bryant added a double-double Saturday night to lift Eastern New Mexico University’s w...
Hounds go down to Indians
February 19th, 2005
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Senior guard Jay January hit three 3-pointers inside the first two minutes and Midwestern State went on to an 88-77 Lone Star Conference men’s basketball victory over Easter...
PHS tennis teams place third, fourth
February 19th, 2005
ROSWELL — In their first action of the year, the Portales boys and girls tennis teams each ended up in the third-place match on Saturday in the Goddard Invitational.
From that point, it was a story...
Banged-up Elida girls survive Melrose
February 19th, 2005
MELROSE — The Elida Lady Tigers managed to overcome knee injuries to two starters and a myriad of fouls Friday night to nail down second place in the District 3-1A girls race.
In a game where both t...
Why I'm not a good Abe Lincoln
February 19th, 2005
Now that all the sentimental Valentine love stuff is over, let’s talk about why this month always gives me the flimflams. It’s an emotional roller coaster dating back to a religious experience I h...
Feelings on reaching the century mark
February 19th, 2005
It really doesn’t seem possible, but this is my 100th column on this page. Next month will mark two years of doing this. It feels like I did the first one just a few weeks ago. Thank you for readin...
NMSU officials to give lessons at Ag Expo
February 19th, 2005
By Tony Parra
PNT Staff Writer
Tony_Parra@link.freedom.com
New Mexico State University extension agents will be conducting seminars to keep ranchers and those in the dairy industry up to date on the a...
Q&A: Keith Gardner
February 19th, 2005
Keith Gardner is halfway done with what he calls an “eye-opening” experience.
Gardner, a freshman member of the state House of Representatives, represents District 66, which includes Roosevelt, Ch...
City officials look to future with comprehensive plan
February 19th, 2005
The future of Portales is not set in stone, but it is set in paper and Mayor Orlando Ortega and city councilors will have a chance to adopt the comprehensive plan of Portales’ future on March 1.
Th...
Feb. 20 Obituaries
February 19th, 2005
Lucretia Jones, 84
Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Arch Baptist Church.
Mrs. Lucretia “Teresia” Jones, 84, of Arch, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2005, at her home.
She was born on April 29, 1920, in Lau...
Feb. 20 Public Record
February 19th, 2005
The following criminal dispositions were recently filed in the magistrate court:
• Ashley Lemier, 23, pled no contest to battery on a household member and was ordered to serve 364 days of unsupervi...
Feb. 20 Portales Junior High News
February 19th, 2005
No school Monday
Students and employees alike celebrate Presidents’ Day Monday with a school holiday. All will find a rather intense schedule when school resumes Tuesday as students prepare for the...
Feb. 20 Faith Triumphant School News
February 19th, 2005
Monday there will be no school, and the office will be closed in observance of President’s Day.
Academic competitions
The school spelling bee was held on Feb. 4. The grades 3-5 winner was Jesse McC...
Feb. 20 Floyd School News
February 19th, 2005
Upcoming events
• There will be no school on Monday for President’s Day.
• March 1-5, students in grades 3-9 and the high school juniors will be taking the New Mexico Standards Based Assessment...
Feb. 20 Dora School News
February 19th, 2005
This week has been a lot of fun at school since it was spirit week in preparation for Homecoming on Friday with games, ceremonies and the school dance following at 9 until midnight.
Tuesday was red/wh...
Graves led life of variety
February 19th, 2005
Name: David Graves
Born: June 28, 1940
Died: Nov. 24, 2004
Preceded in death by: his parents; and a stepson, Teddie Radcliff.
Survived by: his wife Delma; a son, Jeff (and wife, Stacy) and their child...
Schools work hard to improve AYP marks
February 17th, 2005
Portales High School administration members said they are taking the necessary steps to ensure test scores will be higher than the last adequate yearly progress reports which labeled Portales schools...
Legislation has hospital board guessing
February 17th, 2005
Proposed bills in the state Legislature could leave the Roosevelt General Hospital board with a few answers to burning questions, or create more questions themselves.
Items that the state legislators...
Trial date set for May
February 17th, 2005
A trial date has been set for one of two Portales brothers accused in the April slaying of 19-year-old Amber Robinson.
Richard Baca, 18, will go to trial May 16-25, on charges of first-degree murder a...
Feb. 18 Obituaries
February 17th, 2005
Leo Dement, 87
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Wheeler Mortuary Chapel in Portales.
Leo Dement, 87, of Portales, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005, at his home.
He was born on May 17, 1917, in Hollis, Okla....
Overpass idea does little to appease residents
February 17th, 2005
While campaigning in the fall, Rep. Jose Campos, D-Santa Rosa, kept hearing the same complaint. Residents south of the railroad tracks felt cut off from Clovis amenities since the Wheaton Street railr...
Church hit repeatedly by robberies
February 17th, 2005
A local Pentecostal church has been burglarized four times since New Years Eve, irking the pastor and confounding his church congregation.
Even though an electric piano and guitar were stolen during t...
Extravaganza expected to be big
February 17th, 2005
The 16th Annual Hartley House Extravaganza is expected to be “bigger and better than last year,” according to Debra Chavez, program director for The Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence. The e...
Freedom is God
February 17th, 2005
“Breezy, our new horse, checked out the boundaries in his pasture. He wanted to know the limits of his new home and I like to think he also wanted to know that he was safely enclosed in his “...
Extreme getaway: Move to a new century
February 17th, 2005
It’s always nice to go out of town for a few days and get away from it all. Last weekend, I had an opportunity to take this to the extreme and get away in more ways than one when I went with the Gr...
ENMU adds trio of football players
February 17th, 2005
Eastern New Mexico University football coach Mark Ribaudo has announced the signing of three freshmen to national letters of intent.
The signees include Jason Behler, a free safety from Brownwood (Tex...
Zias hang on late to turn back Lions
February 17th, 2005
COMMERCE, Texas — The Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team may not be going to the Lone Star Conference postseason tournament, but the Zias made it a little harder for Texas A&M-C...
Commerce knocks off Hounds
February 17th, 2005
COMMERCE, Texas — Another long-range bomber did in Eastern New Mexico University’s men Thursday night.
Junior point guard Jermart Miller led a 63 percent outing from 3-point range for Texas A&M-Co...
Hounds, Zias get set for busy weekend at home
February 17th, 2005
Graduate assistant Amber Daniell, thrown into the fire in a hurry with the Eastern New Mexico University softball team, will get a real coaching baptism over the next few weeks.
Daniel, a recent Baylo...
Ex-PHS runner qualifies for Boston Marathon
February 16th, 2005
When he was laboring away nearly a quarter of a century ago for the Portales High track team, no one could have guessed Bob Harmon Jr. would eventually qualify for the Boston Marathon.
Harmon, though,...
Postseason a longshot for ENMU
February 16th, 2005
With four games left in the regular season, Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball coach Shawn Scanlan and acting women’s coach Dustin Klafka aren’t particularly concerned with making th...
Zias coast to pair of victories over CSW
February 16th, 2005
HOBBS — The Eastern New Mexico University softball team, playing without first-year head coach Armando Quiroz, got solid hitting and pitching Wednesday and swept a doubleheader from host College of...
Portales Inn could be operational by mid-summer
February 16th, 2005
Officials working on the Portales Inn Hotel are optimistic that parts of the building could be open for business come this summer.
Bill Raisbeck, a former hotel developer who lives in Portales, has be...
Ute Water Project body wants to illustrate future without project
February 16th, 2005
CLOVIS — The governing body of the Ute Water Project hopes this spring to have an analysis that would show what would happen if the project is not completed.
Clovis Mayor and Eastern New Mexico Rura...
Singapore Air Force reviewing training
February 16th, 2005
The entire Singapore Air Force training operations in America are under review, officials from the Singapore Ministry of Defense and the U.S. Air Force said Wednesday.
But no decision has been made ab...
Feb. 17 Obituaries
February 16th, 2005
Services Pending
Leo Dement, 87, of Portales, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005, at his home.
Arrangements will be announced by Wheeler Mortuary of Portales.
Bevan Odenweller, 59, of Portales, died Wedne...
Commissioners stress importance of working together
February 15th, 2005
County commissioners voiced their displeasure during Tuesday’s county meeting with recent comments made by Roosevelt County Sheriff’s department officials regarding their deputy shortage.
“It bo...
City council approves building purchase
February 15th, 2005
City officials during Tuesday’s city meeting approved to allow city attorneys to draft a contract with Eric Dixon of Portales on the purchase of a city building in the downtown area.
The recommenda...
Floyd superintended resigns
February 15th, 2005
The Floyd school board thought enough of the job Wayne McCullar was doing as superintendent that they unanimously approved a contract for next year at Monday night’s board meeting.
McCullar thought...
Sticker artist, wife shocked at controversy
February 15th, 2005
Those sexually-explicit little devils at the heart of controversy in Clovis have been distributed all over the country, with more than 100,000 copies sold, according to the wife of the artist who made...
Feb. 16 South County News
February 15th, 2005
More showers last week and more forecast for the latter days this week. No one is fussing that I know of even though some elder folks don’t venture out on muddy roads to church.
I haven’t even hea...
Feb. 16 Floyd News
February 15th, 2005
Transitions
Birthdays: Joe Standefer; Troy Thompson
Anniversaries: Belated, Phillip and Sharon Russell (two years).
Upcoming Events
• Seniors meet Thursday night for games and friendship.
• Ther...
Feb. 16 Dora News
February 15th, 2005
Dora area residents are thankful for all the moisture that continues to come. It gives great hopes for the crops this yea and for pasture grass too.
Banquet
The Valentine Banquet Sunday evening at th...
Feb. 16 Obituaries
February 15th, 2005
Dorothy Collins, 84
Services: 3 p.m. today at Portales Cemetery.
Mrs. Dorothy Collins, 84, of Portales died Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, at Heartland Continuing Care Center.
She was born Oct. 5, 1920, to No...
The revolution has not been televised
February 15th, 2005
I don’t claim to have ever met Uncle Sam, but I believe he had a message for me a few weeks ago. I was doing my taxes, and that message was, “Buy a new television.”
So, I’m awaiting my tax ret...
School board postpones action on Broad Horizons
February 14th, 2005
After a heartfelt delivery by Broad Horizons students, parents and an employer of former Broad Horizons students, Portales school board members postponed action for one month on moving the alternative...
ENMU students lobby to legislators
February 14th, 2005
Eastern New Mexico University students are on a crusade to convince legislators to spend $130,000 on a pair of projects at the school.
Part of the lobbying effort is being done through ENMU students,...
Cheese plant still on schedule
February 14th, 2005
Above average rain totals in January has not slowed construction at the Southwest Cheese plant, officials said.
The plant, which will become the largest cheese and whey plant in North America when com...
Pre-trial hearings delayed
February 14th, 2005
Pre-trials for Clifford Baca and Richard Baca were delayed by 9th Judicial Court officials to accomodate judges’ schedules with New Mexico legislators on Monday.
The pre-trials were originally sched...
Feb. 15 Obituaries
February 14th, 2005
Conchita Sisneros, 86
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Portales Cemetery.
Mrs. Conchita Sisneros, 86, of Amarillo, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005, at SCCI Hospital in Amarillo.
She was born on Aug....
ENMU-Mines baseball twin bill rained out
February 12th, 2005
Saturday’s scheduled home opener for the Eastern New Mexico University baseball team against Colorado School of Mines at Greyhound Field was postponed due to rain.
ENMU coach Phil Clabaugh said ever...
Broncos squeak out win at Melrose
February 12th, 2005
MELROSE — After a slow start this season, the Floyd Broncos are starting to make some noise in District 3-1A boys basketball.
Juniors Jerrod Long and Kyle Kropf each hit a pair of 3-pointers in the...
Rams survive late scare, get past Colts
February 12th, 2005
ROSWELL — The Portales High boys basketball team maintained its lead in the District 4-3A race Friday night — barely — and the Rams couldn’t be happier about it.
After leading the entire game,...
Angelo State notches win over Hounds
February 12th, 2005
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Senior guard Kenny Smith made eight 3-point baskets, breaking the school’s career record, and scored 29 points Saturday night to lead Angelo State’s men to a 94-81 Lone Star...
No. 9 Rambelles cruise past Zias
February 12th, 2005
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Sophomore guard Ashley King recorded a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds Saturday to lift Angelo State, ranked ninth in NCAA Division II, to a 61-42 victory over Easte...
Fire marshall named Clayton city manager
February 12th, 2005
Mike Running said that just a few minutes after he was hired as Clayton’s city manager Thursday night, he was asked for input on a fire department grievance and dangerous property within the city.
I...
Nursing home residents caught in middle of bed tax battle
February 12th, 2005
A battle between state and federal governments over a bed tax is putting nursing home residents in the middle.
At stake is a nearly $9 a day tax on all occupied nursing home beds in the state. The tax...
Four-way stop coming to Abilene, 18th
February 12th, 2005
Portales Police officials are informing residents to be prepared for a new four-way stop.
Portales Police Capt. Lonnie Berry said Friday that there will be a four-way stop implemented at the intersect...
Feb. 13 PJHS News
February 12th, 2005
Track season up
Students are learning the basics of various track and field events as they decide on their favorite event. Buy a couple of tubes of sun screen to prepare for the seven scheduled track...
Feb. 13 Dora School News
February 12th, 2005
Time marches on at the Dora School and the construction of the buildings show more progress every week. Those workers seem to be working regardless of the weather.
Valentine’s day
There is no schoo...
Feb. 13 Faith Triumphant School News
February 12th, 2005
Monday events
The Valentine party is Monday at 1:30 p.m. We will also have a cookie decorating contest. Bring your decorated cookie to school, and all the entries will be judged according to the best...
Feb. 13 Floyd School News
February 12th, 2005
Upcoming events
• School Board will meet Monday at 7 p.m.
• The science fair is this week.
• Tuesday’s game against Grady will be senior appreciation night.
• Spring pictures will be Fri...
Feb. 13 Obituaries
February 12th, 2005
George Gushwa, 90
Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Wheeler Mortuary Chapel in Portales.
Mr. George Gushwa, 90, of Elida, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
He wa...
Feb. 13 Public Record
February 12th, 2005
The following criminal dispositions were recently filed in the magistrate court:
• Jose Guerra, 33, pled guilty to aggravated driving while intoxicated and no license and will serve two days in the...
We can learn much from our neighbors
February 12th, 2005
Well, Monday is St. Valentine’s Day, the anniversary of Capt. James Cook’s murder on his third visit (in 1779) to what is now Hawaii, and the 102nd anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Departme...
Valentine's Day sometimes needs troubleshooting
February 12th, 2005
A couple of years ago I was in a quandary concerning an appropriate Valentine’s Day gift for my wife Marilyn. Should I buy her a new fly rod or a miter saw? I’ve always been a hopeless romantic.
...
Coslett known as shoemaker with compassion
February 12th, 2005
Hugh Coslett lived life serving others. He was most known for his craftsmanship with footwear at Oscar’s Boot Shop.
He died Jan. 23, 2005.
Bernice Coslett, Hugh Coslett’s wife, said her husband d...
ENMU baseball team set to take on Colorado Mines
February 10th, 2005
Eastern New Mexico University baseball coach Phil Clabaugh has already accomplished something he hadn’t in his previous 13 seasons at the helm — start the season with two victories.
Now the Greyho...
Hounds turn back Wildcats
February 10th, 2005
ABILENE, Texas — Jolen Montoya’s jumper with 1:02 left put Eastern New Mexico University ahead for good and kicked off a game-ending 8-0 run that gave the Greyhounds an 85-77 Lone Star Conference...
Abilene Christian pulls away to beat Zias
February 10th, 2005
ABILENE, Texas — Senior center Jamie Boles scored 24 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and blocked seven shots Thursday night to lead Abilene Christian past Eastern New Mexico University 72-53 in Lone Sta...
Deputy shortage causes sheriff's department to close some nights
February 10th, 2005
Roosevelt County Sheriff Tom Gossett said because of a depleted staff there have been nights recently in which there have not been any deputies on patrol.
Gossett blames low salaries for the deputy sh...
Feb. 11 Obituaries
February 10th, 2005
Lucille O’Hara
Services: 2 p.m. Saturday at Portales Cemetery.
Mrs. Lucille O’Hara, 92, of Las Cruces, died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005, at Cottonbloom Assisted Living Center in Las Cruces.
She was bo...
Chanclas hold memories, make fashion statements
February 10th, 2005
This month’s issue of Latina magazine features a short story on chanclas, you know, the old flip-flops or sandals that abuela used to whack you with? Chanclas still make good paddles, but these days...
Spend Valentine's with the one who loves you the most
February 10th, 2005
Remember that first love, that excitement, that tingling, that burst of fireworks that made every day July 4th? Just being in your sweetheart’s presence made your heart go “pity-pat.” When apart...
Local man customizes career
February 9th, 2005
Homegrown in Portales, Ron Knowles has returned to his roots and planted a new vehicle custom-designing shop for enthusiasts.
Ron Knowles, who has lived most of his life in Portales and has custom de...
Jewelry store set for golden anniversary
February 9th, 2005
Editor’s Note: This is part of a series of stories about local business owners who have been with their respective businesses for five years or longer.
The owners of Woody’s Jewelry, Danny and Ch...
Scouts celebrate anniversary
February 9th, 2005
More than 500 boys and girls in Curry and Roosevelt County celebrated a birthday on Tuesday, and the celebration is set to continue the rest of the month.
Tuesday marked the 75th anniversary of Cub Sc...
Bumper stickers at center of controversy
February 9th, 2005
CLOVIS — Stickers on a Clovis man’s car portray cartoon images of bare-breasted female devils in sexually compromising positions. And the images have caught the attention of Clovis police.
Officia...
Feb. 10 Obituaries
February 9th, 2005
Robert W. Brown, 86
Robert W. Brown, 86, of Stockton, Calif., formerly of Portales, passed away Monday, February 7, 2005, at the St. Joseph Medical Center in Stockton.
He was born February 11, 1918 in...
Officials monitoring pneumonia cases
February 9th, 2005
State health officials are monitoring three cases of pneumonia in the Eastern New Mexico area to see if each illness was spawned by influenza.
“It’s not abnormally high (number of cases) ... (but)...
Judge declines request to reopen public records case
February 8th, 2005
CLOVIS — A state district court judge on Tuesday denied a Clovis News Journal request to reconsider a public records case against Curry County ruled on last year.
Ninth Judicial District Court Judge...
Feb. 9 Floyd News
February 8th, 2005
Transitions
Birthdays: Javin Chandler (5), Linda Essary.
Anniversaries: Leon and Waynell Nall
Upcoming events
• Seniors meet Thursday night for games and friendship.
• No school Friday for Paren...
New law would limit alcohol purchase for convicted drunken drivers
February 8th, 2005
New Mexicans convicted of drunken driving could not buy beer, wine, whiskey or other liquor for five years under a proposal by a Republican lawmaker.
“I think this is something that will have a real...
Feb. 9 Dora News
February 8th, 2005
There was another good shower in our area Saturday night and on into Sunday. There was a heavy frost on up Portales way with a fluffy sort of snow mixed in early on Sunday morning.
Surprised
We were...
Feb. 9 South County News
February 8th, 2005
More showers in all of the South County area. Some from in the area didn’t venture out Sunday for church services. The roads should be settled for the bus routes this week.
Sympathy
Mavis and Weldo...
Random thoughts can drive one crazy
February 8th, 2005
Every once in a while, there comes along a great little snippet for me. It’s not something I can do an entire column on, but combined these snippets can be quite entertaining.
At least that’s what...
Lovington stuns Lady Rams in rematch
February 8th, 2005
LOVINGTON — Just 11 days after overwhelming Lovington by 44 points, the Portales Lady Rams found they could have used some of those surplus points in the rematch.
Senior post Monique Perez and junio...
Second man arraigned for murder charge
February 8th, 2005
A second Portales man was arraigned on first-degree murder charges on Monday in connection with the death of a Portales woman who was found buried in a back yard.
Clifford Baca, 20, is accused in the...
Applebee's to construct location in Clovis
February 8th, 2005
Another national chain restaurant is scheduled to open in Clovis in the near future.
City officials said construction on an Applebee’s west of North Prince Street on Llano Estacado Boulevard will li...
Feb. 8 Obituaries
February 8th, 2005
Carroll Hunton, 79
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Third and Kilgore Church of Christ in Portales.
Mr. Carroll D. Hunton, 79, of Portales, died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005, at Farwell Convalescent Center...
Lady Rams prepare for rematch in Lovington
February 8th, 2005
So far, so good for Sharon Max filling in as the Portales High girls basketball assistant.
The Lady Rams have begun District 4-3A play with wins over Lovington (70-26) and Ruidoso (55-39), the latter...
Hounds take two wins against Sul Ross
February 6th, 2005
ALPINE, Texas — Junior right-hander Kelly Crain pitched seven solid innings and Josh Kuchta and Brett Scherer each delivered three hits Friday as the Eastern New Mexico University baseball team open...
Group raises funds for children's glasses
February 5th, 2005
The Altrusa Women’s Club held its annual spaghetti dinner on Friday for three hours in the Portales High School Cafeteria before the boy’s District 4-3A basketball tilt between the Lovington Wildc...
Runoff water spells trouble for Clovis
February 5th, 2005
Budget cuts, developments sprouting like mushrooms, and a year of heavy rain have exacerbated drainage problems in Clovis.
Tack on an all-but-flat terrain and the flooding of homes this summer and ci...
Feb. 6 Dora School News
February 5th, 2005
The Dora school has a few new students who have enrolled here since the holidays. If the privacy act will permit I will give their names and the grades they are in.
BPA
The Dora chapter of Business P...
Feb. 6 Elida School News
February 5th, 2005
The Elida Elementary School St.Valentine’s Day parties will be held Feb. 14 at 3 p.m. Students will be exchanging valentines and enjoying the candy and party snacks contributed by parents for the oc...
Feb. 6 Portales Junior High News
February 5th, 2005
Anti-bully program
Wednesday found students and their homeroom advisory working on plans to eliminate bullying from schools. This state-mandated program allows students to identify bullying activity...
Zias go 1-4 in season-opening tournament
February 5th, 2005
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University won its first game in bracket play on Friday night by beating Colorado State-Pueblo 7-3, but lost twice on Saturday to finish a season-opening 1-4 w...
Feb. 6 Faith Triumphant School News
February 5th, 2005
Homecoming festivities were held last Friday at Conqueror Gym. Victoria Payen and Luis McCain were the 2005 queen and king. Attendants were Cassie Paden and Eric Cathey. The flower girl was Bryanna Mo...
Feb. 6 Floyd School News
February 5th, 2005
Upcoming events
• No school Friday for parent/teacher conferences.
• Spring pictures will be Feb. 18.
Basketball
• Tuesday: Junior varsity and varsity girls andboys at Elida. 4:30 p.m.
• Fr...
Feb. 6 Public Record
February 5th, 2005
The following marriage certificates were recently issued in the Roosevelt County Courthouse:
• Joshua Rolen, 18, and Dlya Anne Parsons, 18, both of Portales.
• Ryan Aguirri, 19, and Brittany Elro...
Personalities Plus — Jolie Foster
February 5th, 2005
Your job: Work at Southside Storage
Your birthday: Oct. 22, 1974
Your family: Mark (husband), Mason (6), Monte (4)
Your hobbies: Reading
What do you think of Portales?
“We’ve had no tsunamis and...
Yarbrough always willing to help
February 5th, 2005
Nina Yarbrough brought liberty to the heart of those that encountered her 5-foot-2 stature whether it was through her educational training or her virtuous example of friendship.
Nina Yarbrough died at...
Black History Month more than an apology
February 5th, 2005
This is the first Sunday of Black History Month.
This observance means more than simply giving black people an occasion to point to contributions that were so long ignored or denied.
Black History...
Tangerine and her Frenzy bring back memories
February 5th, 2005
It happens every spring — hornets buzz, dirt blows, and I recall my youthful romance with Tangerine Crotchmire. It didn’t last — it just wasn’t meant to be — but it was a shining moment in m...
Feb. 6 Obituaries
February 5th, 2005
Tom Fox, 84
Services: 2 p.m. Monday at Portales Cemetery.
Mr. Tom Fox, 84, of Cleburne, Texas, died Thursday, February 3, 2005, at his residence.
He was born Jan. 17, 1921, in Graham, Okla., to Mattie...
Broncos post win over Fort Sumner
February 5th, 2005
FLOYD — The Floyd Broncos held Fort Sumner to 12 first-half points Friday night and rolled to a 68-53 District 3-1A boys victory over the Foxes.
Junior Jerrod Long led three players in double figure...
Meth Watch program started
February 3rd, 2005
CLOVIS — District Attorney Matt Chandler has teamed up with law enforcement officials and area retailers to curb sales of products commonly used to manufacture methamphetamines.
On Thursday, Chandle...
Keep our military in mind
February 3rd, 2005
Every generation has heard about the “good old days,” but I remember a time when our lives were governed by The Ten Commandments, good judgment and common sense. We were taught the difference betw...
Feb. 4 Obituaries
February 3rd, 2005
Dennis Dayhoff, 81
Services: 2 p.m. Friday at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens in Clovis.
Dennis Dayhoff, 81, of Clovis, died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005, at Retirement Ranch in Clovis.
He was born on Jan. 28,...
Secret to long life lies in a trophy
February 3rd, 2005
Want to live longer?
Eat healthy, exercise, don’t smoke and, oh yeah, win an Oscar.
It’s that simple. I mean how hard can it be to get cast in a major movie and be chosen out of other big screen...
Business keeps memory of husband alive
February 2nd, 2005
Editor’s Note: This story is part of a recurring series about local business owners who have been with their respective business for five years or more.
Margie Villalobos has been the owner of La F...
Man accused of abusing infant
February 2nd, 2005
A pre-trial date of March 14 has been set for a man accused of abusing his infant son.
Robert Neely, 24, was indicted on Jan. 18 on first-degree child-abuse charges and is accused of injuring Dezauron...
Football team signs four
February 2nd, 2005
Marcus Robinson admits living in Portales will be an adjustment from the bright lights of Dallas.
Still, with two of his former high school teammates on board at Eastern New Mexico University, he does...
Hounds look to regroup
February 2nd, 2005
Hard-hit by personnel losses, Eastern New Mexico University’s hopes of winning a third consecutive Lone Star Conference South Division men’s basketball title are all but out the window.
The Greyho...
Lady Rams win at Ruidoso
February 1st, 2005
RUIDOSO — Although the Portales Lady Rams entered District 4-3A play with a less-than-stellar 8-9 record — not something you’d expect from the defending Class 3A state champions — they opened...
Lady Tigers move into second in District 3-1A
February 1st, 2005
ELIDA — Adrienne Coe scored 16 points Tuesday night as Elida defeated Melrose 50-43 Tuesday night, taking over sole possession of second place in the District 3-1A girls race.
The Lady Tigers (13-6,...
Brooks, Garrett take school district wins
February 1st, 2005
Winners in both of Portales’ school board district elections took comfortable victories, and a double mill levy passed for Dora schools.
Alan Garrett won by 25 votes in District 3, while incumbent D...
Ute Water Project, Yam Theater topics at city meeting
February 1st, 2005
Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority Project Manager Scott Verhines is trying to pick up steam for the Ute Water Project before his trip to Washington D.C.
Verhines intends to show the support of...
Deputy situation updated at county meeting
February 1st, 2005
Law enforcement updated county commissioners on the inmate counts and continued search of deputies during Tuesday’s meeting.
County Sheriff Sergeant Rick Short said the department is operating shor...
Feb. 2 Floyd News
February 1st, 2005
Transitions
Birthdays: Arthur Rowland.
Anniversaries: Eddie and Janice Lee (39 years).
Upcoming events
• Lions Club will meet tonight at the Community Building.
• Seniors meet Thursday night fo...
Feb. 2 Dora News
February 1st, 2005
There were showers all over the area Saturday night through Sunday night. It was dry too many years not to appreciate every drop.
There was lightning to the north and into the Portales and Floyd area....
Feb. 2 South County News
February 1st, 2005
Things in this ranching area are looking good. The ranchers are not having to feed their cattle every bite they eat since they have grass from last year’s rains. That should make their year more pro...
Dowhat? It's the way to find a native
February 1st, 2005
It’s taken me quite a while, but I’ve figured it out. I know what it is that separates a Portales native from others.
It’s the difference between somebody who’s just visiting, attending colleg...
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