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Police confiscate $205,950
February 29th, 2008
TUCUMCARI — Tucumcari police said they took $205,950 in cash for safekeeping Wednesday following a routine traffic stop near Love’s truck stop at Mountain Road and Interstate 40.
A police news re...
Would-be robber leaves post office empty-handed
February 29th, 2008
A would-be robber left a Clovis post office Wednesday frustrated and empty-handed in an apparent case of miscommunication.
According to a police report released Friday, a man approached a clerk at th...
Roosevelt County woman arrested for child abuse
February 29th, 2008
The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 32-year-old Roosevelt County woman Friday morning for child abuse resulting in great bodily harm, a first-degree felony, according to a sheriff’s o...
Three arrested for metal theft
February 29th, 2008
Three Clovis residents were arrested this week in unrelated incidents of copper and scrap metal theft, according to a press release from the Curry County Sheriff’s Office.
Undersheriff Wesley Walle...
Job-seeking Melrose police chief faces decision
February 29th, 2008
Melrose Police Chief Lee Ferguson has a decision to make — give up his candidacy for De Baca County sheriff, take a leave of absence without pay, or resign, according to village policy.
And he’s...
Everybody has a snake story
February 29th, 2008
What were your mother’s parting words every time you left the house?
Right. “Watch for snakes.”
In August, we were told to be extra careful because the rattlers would be shedding their skins,...
Challenges ahead, but bio-fuels promising
February 28th, 2008
Several obstacles have to be overcome, according to experts, but alternative fuels production could be a viable economic development option for Roosevelt and Curry counties.
Alternative fuels product...
Food for thought: One Book: One Town kicks off
February 28th, 2008
The Portales community is invited to participate in “One Book: One Town” beginning with an introductory meeting at 7 p.m. Friday at the Portales Public Library.
The activity is one of the events...
Student body president good fit
February 28th, 2008
ENMU student body president Mario Cabrera, 23, is dressed down today in a button up shirt and jeans. But he stands out as more neatly dressed than most of his collegiate counterparts. His usual garb i...
Area Methodists feed students' souls, stomachs
February 28th, 2008
For 20-year-old Liang Qing, who came to Portales from the Sichuan province in southwest China, home and family are far out of reach.
For Jennifer Hunter, 18, home seems far away, too, even though he...
Local Briefs
February 28th, 2008
PHS phone, e-mail down
Phone and e-mail service to Portales High School will be interrupted until midweek next week, according to school officials. The interruption is taking place while network upgra...
Local Events Calendar
February 28th, 2008
Friday
Altrusa Spaghetti Dinner — 4:30-7:30 p.m., PHS Cafeteria
Saturday
Pray for Earth — 1-4 p.m. Rotary Park, Portales
Tuesday
Roosevelt County Commissioners — 9 a.m., Commissioners room, c...
Hound soccer adds four to mix
February 28th, 2008
Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer coach Carlos Elizondo has added four signees for the upcoming season for coach Carlos Elizondo.
They are forward Edgar Lopez of El Paso (Americas High Sch...
Lansford leaves water authority, likely to return
February 28th, 2008
With his mayoral term set to expire next week, members of the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority said goodbye to Chairman David Lansford. That goodbye probably won’t last long.
In Lansford’...
Arrests made in year-old Clovis murder
February 28th, 2008
Vassie Salisbury said she had given up hope anybody would be arrested in her son’s homicide after 13 months.
However, Clovis police hadn’t given up, and on Wednesday charged three city men with m...
Muleshoe bank evacuated for bomb threat
February 28th, 2008
The area around Muleshoe State Bank was blocked off for more than two hours Wednesday as police responded to a bomb threat, according to Muleshoe Police Chief Brian Frieda.
A bomb detection dog was t...
Local Events Calendar
February 28th, 2008
Thursday
Habitat Town Meeting — 7 p.m. Memorial Building, 359-1344
Friday
Altrusa Spaghetti Dinner — 4:30-7:30 p.m., PHS Cafeteria
Saturday
Pray for Earth — 1-4 p.m. Rotary Park, Portales
Tu...
TexAnns tame Zias
February 28th, 2008
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Sophomore center JoAnne Jones scored a career-high 19 points Thursday night, leading four Tarleton State players in double figures as the TexAnns pulled away late for a 79-64 L...
No. 16 Texans trounce Greyhounds
February 28th, 2008
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Going in with an undermanned squad to play the No. 16 team in the nation in NCAA Division II is not exactly a recipe for victory.
On top of that, Tarleton State was coming off...
Denying children citizenship no answer
February 26th, 2008
One of the most challenging issues in the national debate over illegal immigration is what to do about the children of such immigrants who gain automatic U.S. citizenship at birth.
Despite the wishe...
From carrots to politics, a few opinions
February 26th, 2008
I have a lot of opinions. But today, I’ll just give you three. They’re not enough for individual columns, but each has pop culture, sports or political merit.
l One of my friends has joined an on...
History of peanuts in area illustrated by equipment
February 26th, 2008
Relics from another era in Roosevelt County agriculture were stopping lots of people and causing many to reminisce about peanut harvests gone by Tuesday at the 16th annual Ag Expo.
Dennis Harper of P...
Vietnam Memorial Wall replica to stop in Clovis
February 26th, 2008
Every year, students in Renie Smith’s advance placement English class research the life of a soldier listed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C.
But this year, in an effort to...
Seminar on doing business with Air Force set at CCC
February 26th, 2008
Clovis Community College is hosting a seminar on changes in doing business with the Air Force from 1-3 p.m. today in the CCC Town Hall.
The forum, sponsored by CCC’s Small Business Development Cent...
Local Events Calendar
February 26th, 2008
Wednesday
N.M. Ag Expo — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Roosevelt County Fairgrounds
Thursday
Habitat Town Meeting — 7 p.m. Memorial Building, 359-1344
Friday
Altrusa Spaghetti Dinner — 4:30-7:30 p.m., PHS...
Southeastern wallops Greyhounds
February 25th, 2008
A pitching duel was breaking out on Sunday at Greyhound Field, and all of a sudden it turned into a slugfest.
Leading 2-1, Southeastern Oklahoma erupted for three homers and eight runs in the top of...
Officials hoping flu outbreak has passed
February 25th, 2008
Gripped by a flu outbreak with assessment tests scheduled this week, local school officials are crossing their fingers and hoping the worst of the outbreak has passed.
“It’s been pretty bad, we...
Rains may not be enough for wheat crop
February 25th, 2008
Recent rain brought some relief for a thirsty dryland wheat crop, but not enough to make a difference, officials said.
The precipitation Feb. 16 brought the year’s total to .24 inches, which is a...
2-26-08 ENMU Briefs
February 25th, 2008
Faculty / Alumni
• Darron L. Smith, Department of Agriculture, and ENMU undergraduates Alexandra Brooks and Julia Acree recently published an article titled “Intensive Grazing Management for Beef...
Oasis pond to close down again
February 25th, 2008
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish issued an emergency order Monday to allow people to salvage fish from the man-made pond at Oasis State Park after a leak was discovered in its liner, accord...
Three arrested for drug trafficking
February 25th, 2008
Three people were arrested Sunday and charged with drug trafficking after Portales police received a report of a possible break-in in progress, according to a department press release.
Ashley Lemier...
Cruickshank fires fourth Zia no-hitter
February 23rd, 2008
CANYON, Texas — Sophomore Kristen Cruickshank threw what is believed to be the fourth no-hitter in Eastern New Mexico University softball history Saturday as the Zias blanked New Mexico Highlands 9-...
Angelo State cruises past Greyhounds
February 23rd, 2008
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Junior guard Maso Hamilton came off the bench for 19 points Saturday night and Angelo State cruised to an 83-49 Lone Star Conference South Division men’s victory over Eastern N...
Angelo State drops Eastern women in hardcourt action
February 23rd, 2008
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Freshman guard Camille Perkins scored 24 points, leading four Angelo State players in double figures in a 70-52 Lone Star Conference South Division women’s victory over Eastern...
Kosovo independence may not be bombshell some seem to fear
February 23rd, 2008
The controversy over the province of Kosovo formally declaring independence from Serbia on Sunday may not turn out to be as explosive as some observers think.
But the move is an example of how decis...
It took strong women to forge salute
February 23rd, 2008
It takes strong bricks to build strong buildings. It takes strong women to build a strong community.
That's what I heard Tuesday at a reception honoring the women of the Ellen W. Jones Chapter of the...
Patience with health care difficult
February 23rd, 2008
Our son Matteo, whom we adopted from Ethiopia about a year and a half ago, has had numerous health problems since arriving in the United States.
Matteo had been abandoned by the side of a road, so...
Feb. 24, 1963
February 23rd, 2008
• The Eastern New Mexico University Greyhound men’s basketball nipped Arizona State 74-70.
• The Portales High School Rams boys basketball team lost to Lovington....
Ag Expo dedicated to former chair
February 23rd, 2008
Chester Harth dedicated himself to agriculture and the New Mexico Ag Expo, say his friends. For that reason, this year’s event that starts Tuesday at the Roosevelt County Fairgrounds is dedicated...
2-24-08 Local Briefs
February 23rd, 2008
Habitat looking for applicants
Habitat for Humanity Roosevelt and Curry Counties is holding a Habitat Town Meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Memorial Building in Portales.
The organization is looking...
ENMU basketball capsules
February 23rd, 2008
Men
ENMU (6-18, 0-9) at Angelo State (14-10, 3-6)
When: 7 p.m. today (MST) in a Lone Star Conference South Division game.
Where: San Angelo, Texas.
Radio: KSEL-FM 95.3.
On the Net: www.enmusports....
Hounds struggle at home
February 23rd, 2008
Junior first baseman Trey Wingo slugged a three-run homer and senior right-hander Luis Estrella pitched a complete-game five-hitter as Southeastern Oklahoma beat Eastern New Mexico 7-2 in the opener o...
Zias drop two games in tourney
February 23rd, 2008
AMARILLO — The Eastern New Mexico University softball team got solid pitching but its offense was held in check Friday as the Zias dropped two games in pool play of West Texas A&M’s Lady Buff Clas...
Guthals to run for county spot
February 22nd, 2008
A Clovis business owner said he plans to run in the county election.
Charles Guthals, 71, said he will run for the District 5 County Commission seat.
The seat is currently held by Tim Ashley, who ca...
Man in hospital after house fire
February 22nd, 2008
A Clovis man was taken to the Plains Regional Medical Center on Friday night for smoke inhalation after a fire burned through his mobile home.
Michael De Mmon, a resident in the Hicks Trailer Estates...
Reception slated for Clovis mayor
February 22nd, 2008
The city of Clovis is hosting a reception Wednesday honoring Mayor David Lansford, according to a city news release.
The event will be held 4 p.m. at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Libra...
College features exhibit
February 22nd, 2008
A traveling Smithsonian exhibit, exploring the connections between Americans and the food they produce, prepare and present on the table will open today at 2 p.m. at Eastern New Mexico University’s...
Treasurer not required to resign
February 22nd, 2008
Curry County Treasurer Rhonda Bookout is not required to resign after being indicted Friday on the charge of tampering with public records, according to the New Mexico Association of Counties.
Though...
Remembering the days of radio
February 22nd, 2008
In the olden days folks who lived in the boonies didn’t have many formal entertainment choices.
We could see a movie in town on shopping day, usually Saturday. The local theater kept the same movi...
Clovis ready for state
February 22nd, 2008
It wasn’t very long ago that the word Clovis stood out on heat sheets for the state swimming and diving championships, primarily because of its paucity.
As the Wildcats and Lady Wildcats enter toda...
Thursday area prep basketball roundup
February 22nd, 2008
Boys
* Senior Brian Blackburn scored 27 points as Grady beat Clovis Christian 65-54 on Thursday at Grady, forcing a playoff with the Eagles for the District 4-1A regular-season championship.
The team...
Pioneers paste Zias
February 21st, 2008
DENTON, Texas — Texas Woman’s held Eastern New Mexico University to one field goal over the first 16 1/2 minutes of the second half Thursday and the Pioneers pulled away to a 65-48 Lone Star Confe...
Taxpayer financing of elections an idea long past its prime
February 21st, 2008
Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama, looking more and more like the presumptive nominees of their respective parties for the presidency, are engaged in a rather arcane discussion about whether they wil...
If the shoe fits ... don’t risk spanking
February 21st, 2008
Last week, several people stood in line at a shoe store in San Francisco for five days, waiting for the latest edition of Michael Jordan designer shoes, which cost $295 a pair.
Ridiculous, if you ask...
Cowboys buy diapers for lots of reasons
February 21st, 2008
It is not uncommon to see real cowboys in the communities where cattle are part of the economy.
I don’t mean posing in the street like gunfighters in Tombstone, or passing out casino flyers on a c...
Life deserves joy, excitement
February 21st, 2008
I have never found a person who never had a problem. However, I have found many people who kept their joy even in the midst of adversity. I call them “heroes.”
They are upbeat, optimistic, fun to...
Sports medicine clinic on its way
February 21st, 2008
This April, injured area athletes could be on the mend at a full-service, state-of-the-art sports medicine clinic in downtown Portales owned by Dr. Joel Sievers.
As part of the Portales downtown rev...
2-22-08 Local Briefs
February 21st, 2008
Udall seeks students as interns
Rep. Tom Udall, D-N.M., is accepting applications from college students for the summer internship programs in his Capitol Hill and New Mexico district offices, accordin...
Feb. 22, 1963
February 21st, 2008
• “Tara Bulba” was playing at the Tower Theater and starred Tony Curtis and Yul Brynner.
• “The Fastest Gun Alive” was playing at the Tower Theater and starred Glenn Ford....
Race, gender loom in politics
February 21st, 2008
A professor of political science told the Roosevelt County Democratic Women this week that this year’s presidential election would be historic because it will gauge the country’s ability to deal w...
RCSO makes scrap metal theft arrest
February 21st, 2008
Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested two Portales men Friday in connection with the theft of scrap metal from a rural Roosevelt County residence, according to a RCSO press release.
S...
Spaghetti dinner planned
February 20th, 2008
Eastern New Mexico University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will be having a Spaghetti Dinner from 5pm to 7:30pm. today at the Wesley Foundation South Avenue K and 14th Lane in Portales.
Ticket...
Roosevelt County Events Calendar
February 20th, 2008
Thursday
MainStreet Board — 5:30 p.m. Memorial Building.
Friday
Relay For Life — Starts at 7 p.m., Greyhound Arena.
Saturday
“Key Ingredients” opening reception — 2 p.m. Golden Library
Monda...
Pursuit to land "Suit" complete
February 20th, 2008
In Ray Bradbury’s “The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit,” six men see something they want and find a way to get it.
It’s a similar situation for Clovis Community College. Its cultural arts program wa...
Cruickshank nabs LSC honor
February 19th, 2008
Sophomore Kristen Cruickshank of Glendale, Ariz., became the second consecutive Eastern New Mexico University player to receive Lone Star Conference South Division softball pitcher of the week honors...
Feb. 20, 1963
February 19th, 2008
Walt Disney’s “Moon Pilot” was playing at the Tower Theater and starred Tom Tryon and Brian Keith....
Political compromise possible, even likely on surveillance issues
February 19th, 2008
The House of Representatives last week thumbed its nose at President Bush by going on vacation after declining to make a surveillance law permanent — and by issuing contempt citations to former Whit...
Clinton campaign running into trouble
February 19th, 2008
It was only a few months ago pundits left and right were calling the Hillary Clinton campaign a runaway train.
With Clinton and Barack Obama in a close race for the Democratic nomination, it looks as...
Court gives widows green light to sue
February 19th, 2008
A U.S. Court of Federal Claims judge has given a green light to three military widows to sue the government for a combined $105,000 — the accumulated value of Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) payments th...
Hospital board obstetrics measure fails on technicality
February 19th, 2008
A resolution presented and tabled at January’s Roosevelt General Hospital Board of Directors meeting that sought to authorize a study on adding obstetrics at the hospital died on a procedural erro...
2-20-08 City Council Meetings Watch
February 19th, 2008
With an abbreviated business slate, to make room for ceremonies honoring the Ellen W. Jones chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Portales city councilors took up just two action items i...
2-20-08 Floyd News
February 19th, 2008
Upcoming Events
• Women’s Bible Study will meet tonight at Debi Moore’s, 6:30 p.m.
• Seniors will meet Thursday at the Floyd Senior Citizens Center for games and fellowship. Potluck is at 6pm...
Beef tied to federal recall consumed in area schools
February 19th, 2008
At least five cases of beef tied to a federal recall were already consumed in local schools before the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a warning, according to state officials.
However, the USD...
Lobbyist says county road funds in limbo
February 19th, 2008
Roosevelt County commissioners heard a report Tuesday from local lobbyist Michael Miller on the 2008 Legislative Session during its regular meeting.
Miller told commissioners that nearly a half milli...
Richardson will talk to citizens Thursday
February 19th, 2008
SANTA FE (AP) — Gov. Bill Richardson is inviting the public to talk with him about bills recently passed by the Legislature.
Richardson is reviewing nearly 100 bills from the 30-day legislative ses...
'Straight Talk Express' ready for boarding
February 19th, 2008
I’ve been taking great pleasure in the way the presidential race is going.
My enjoyment is partly because my guy John McCain has the nomination sewn up, but also because those around me aren’t ha...
Castro resigns presidency
February 19th, 2008
HAVANA — An ailing, 81-year-old Fidel Castro resigned as Cuba’s president Tuesday after nearly a half-century in power, saying he will not accept a new term when parliament meets Sunday.
The end...
2-19-08 ENMU Briefs
February 18th, 2008
Faculty / Alumni
• Music Department professors Lindsay Beasley, flute; Tracy Carr, oboe, Tamara Raatz, clarinet; Michael Ellzey, trumpet; Bruce Keeling, trombone, and Neil Rutland, percussion, perfo...
Weekly LSC Basketball Update
February 18th, 2008
Standings
All Times MST
Men
South Division
Div. All
W-L W-L
West Texas A&M 8-1 18-6
Tarleton State 7-1 20-3
Texas A&M-Kingsville 5-4 16-8
Abilene Christian 4-4 17-6
Angelo State 3-5 14-9
Midwestern...
Two more searches in county fair fund investigation
February 18th, 2008
The offices of the Curry County attorney and treasurer were searched Thursday by state police in connection with unaccounted for Curry County Fair funds, according to two search warrants filed in Curr...
Local lawmakers wary of Richardson health care plan
February 16th, 2008
Gov. Bill Richardson plans to call a special session to deal with health care — his top issue for the legislative session that ended Thursday.
“We will pass health care reform,” he said.
He...
Feb. 16, 1959
February 16th, 2008
• B&B Radio and TV Lab ran an ad with the week’s television listings. In the ad they touted a special on 45 rpm records seven for $1 or 15 for $2.
• Grady’s Food Market was planning on givin...
City holding candidate forum
February 16th, 2008
The city of Portales and the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Candidate Forum on Monday to give residents of the city the opportunity to get to know the candidates prior to the electi...
Portales City Council Candidate Q&As
February 16th, 2008
Editor’s note: There are four Portales City Council seats up grabs in the March 4 election. Ward B and D are contested races with two candidates each. Following are Q&As with the candidates in Ward...
Holiday spotlights presidential history
February 16th, 2008
So just how much do you know about the presidents we honor on Presidents’ Day?
Many of today’s youth might not know that at one time the nation used to observe both George Washington’s and Ab...
Flag salute reception set for Tuesday
February 16th, 2008
New Mexicans are reminded of unity and friendship when reciting the salute to the flag of the state of New Mexico. The salute was created by Portales women of the Ellen W. Jones Chapter, No. 1022, Uni...
2-17-08 Local Briefs
February 16th, 2008
MS group to meet
An area Multiple Sclerosis self-help group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Caduceus Room at Plains Regional Medical Center, 2100 N. Martin Luther King, Clovis.
Dr. Oswald Graha...
2-17-08 Police Blotter
February 16th, 2008
The following is a sampling of calls placed to Portales police dispatchers over the last week. According to the reports:
Feb. 10
• At 10:54 a.m. a caller reported someone hit a traffic light on Sou...
2-17-08 District Court
February 16th, 2008
The following dispositions were filed in Roosevelt County’s Ninth Judicial Court recently. According to the documents:
• Jason Chatterton, 32, was convicted of the charge of automobile burglary,...
2-17-08 Magistrate Court
February 16th, 2008
The following dispositions were filed in Roosevelt County Magistrate court recently. According to the documents:
• Arnoldo Ontiveroz, 42, pleaded no contest to the charges of driving while under the...
2-17-08 Public Record
February 16th, 2008
The following people recently applied for a marriage license with the Roosevelt County clerk’s office:
• Anthony D. Wallace, 19, of Clovis and Samantha Marie Harper, 19, of Clovis.
• Aaron Davi...
Former senator to join race
February 15th, 2008
A former state senator and magistrate judge is planning to run for a county commission seat.
Caleb Chandler, a 12-year state senator and and 12-year magistrate judge said he will be running for Distr...
Zias' streak ends at 10 in tourney
February 15th, 2008
PHOENIX — After seeing a 10-game winning streak ended earlier in the day, the Eastern New Mexico University softball team opened bracket play with a 10-0 shellacking of Missouri Western, then lost t...
ENMU basketball capsules
February 15th, 2008
Men
ENMU (6-17, 0-8) at West Texas A&M (17-6, 7-1)
When: 7 p.m. today (MST) in a Lone Star Conference South Division game.
Where: Canyon, Texas.
Radio: KSEL-FM 95.3, KGNC-AM 710.
On the Net: www.e...
Storm brings snow to N.M.
February 15th, 2008
The National Weather Service on Friday issued a winter storm warning — which means severe winter weather conditions are imminent or highly likely — for Curry and Roosevelt counties until 5 p.m. to...
Prosecution witness rebutts defense's alternative death theory
February 15th, 2008
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — A state forensic pathologist said Friday he stood by his opinion in the first-degree murder trial of a Cannon airman that Kimberly Novak died from blunt force trauma and stra...
Romance not the cowboy way
February 15th, 2008
Cowboys are romantic, they say. Uh-huh. Every one I know can get downright eloquent when discussing a new baby calf, his favorite using horse or his best cow dog. We females find that quite attractive...
Zias take two at Lead-Off Classic
February 14th, 2008
PHOENIX — Junior center fielder Laura Thompson had three hits, scoring one run and driving in the other, and sophomore Kristen Cruickshank tossed a one-hitter as Eastern New Mexico University shut o...
Portales City Council Candidate Q&As
February 14th, 2008
Editor’s note: There are three Portales City Council seats up for grabs in the March 4 election. Ward B and D are contested races with two candidates each, incumbent Donald K. Shafer was the only pe...
Police, fire departments to battle on basketball court for Relay for L...
February 14th, 2008
The Portales firefighters are fighting the law Saturday for a good cause, and at least one of the firemen is guaranteeing victory.
The Portales Police Department tips off against the Portales Fire...
State legislature approves capital outlay package
February 14th, 2008
The Legislature adjourned Thursday after approving a $348 million capital improvement package to replace one vetoed by the governor, but a special session loomed large as lawmakers headed home.
Demo...
Voter debate over ‘true conservatism’ ultimately pointless
February 14th, 2008
A critical drumbeat that Arizona Sen. John McCain isn’t “conservative” enough persists into a second week after Super Tuesday gave him a dominating lead for the Republican nomination for preside...
Voting critical part of being heard
February 14th, 2008
I cast my vote in the New Mexico caucus last week and, if we’re lucky, we may finally learn the results today — only a week-and-a-half after the fact.
New Mexico will be the last of the Super Tue...
Immigrant plan should include vet training
February 14th, 2008
The Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) is making an effort to encourage more young people to participate in the bareback, saddle bronc and bull riding events.
Simultaneously, the American Veterina...
God is necessary part of righteous leadership
February 14th, 2008
I’m getting a little weary of all the hoopla about who is running for this or that in our government. So let me tell you what kind of leader I would like to have.
I want a leader that stands for mo...
Wet, winter weather on the way
February 14th, 2008
A storm will cross the state Thursday through Saturday, bringing snow and rain , the National Weather Service said.
A winter storm watch is in effect in Curry County from Friday afternoon through Sat...
Legislature adjourns
February 14th, 2008
SANTA FE — The Legislature adjourned Thursday after approving a $348 million capital improvement package to replace one vetoed by Gov. Bill Richardson, but the threat of a special session loomed lar...
Legislature approves capital improvement bill
February 14th, 2008
SANTA FE — The Legislature moved toward adjournment Thursday by approving a $348 million capital improvement package to replace one vetoed by Gov. Bill Richardson, but the threat of a special sessi...
Local Briefs
February 14th, 2008
Demo. Women to meet
Roosevelt County Democratic Women will meet at noon Monday in the conference room adjacent to the Cafeteria at Roosevelt General Hospital.
Sue Strickler, ENMU professor of politica...
Roosevelt County Events Calendar
February 14th, 2008
Thursday
U.S. Rep Tom Udall Constituent Hours — 8-9 a.m. Portales City Hall, information, 763-7616.
Friday
Blood drive — 2:30-5:45 p.m., Portales Public Library, information 356-3940.
Kiwanis Chi...
Governor vetoes capital outlay
February 13th, 2008
SANTA FE (AP) — Gov. Bill Richardson vetoed a $348 million capital outlay package on Wednesday and used his line-item veto powers to reject some legislator-backed projects in a $21 million budget me...
Portales Past
February 13th, 2008
Feb. 12, 1959
• Residents were still trying to explain the cause of mysterious tremors that could be felt and heard from Amarillo to Portales. A similar experience happened in the Flagstaff, Ariz. a...
Greyhound soccer signs trio; Zia softball players get recognition
February 12th, 2008
Three players have signed national letters of intent to play men’s soccer at Eastern New Mexico University next fall under coach Carlos Elizondo.
The signees are defenders Robert Brown of Albuquerq...
Torture justification runs counter to U.S. values, practicality
February 12th, 2008
So it’s out in the open now. Central Intelligence Agency Director Gen. Michael Hayden admitted to the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday that the CIA used the coercive interrogation technique...
Congress overstepping bounds with bill
February 12th, 2008
Congress is about to tell you it’s OK to break the law, as long as somebody in the government is paying you to do it.
The Senate on Tuesday voted in favor of giving telecommunications companies imm...
Bush seeking higher TRICARE fees
February 12th, 2008
President’s Bush final defense budget, for fiscal 2009, asks a reluctant Congress for a third time to raise TRICARE co-payments on drugs dispensed at retail pharmacies and to increase TRICARE enroll...
New regent appointed to replace resigning member
February 12th, 2008
Chad Lydick of Clovis has been appointed by Gov. Bill Richardson to the Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents replacing Jay Gurley, according to a press release from the governor’s office...
Stuart Ingle announces he will seek re-election
February 12th, 2008
Veteran state senator Stuart Ingle, R-Portales, announced he will seek re-election to his District 27 Senate seat, according to a press release.
“It is very rewarding to serve the rural character o...
Fire marshal’s report: Explosion accidental
February 12th, 2008
The state fire marshal's office says a natural gas explosion in a Portales home that killed a 91-year-old woman was accidental.
Clytie Calton died at a Lubbock, Texas, hospital Jan. 26 — three day...
2-13-08 Local Briefs
February 12th, 2008
CSC to hold public hearing
The Community Services Center in Portales will hold a public hearing at 12:30 p.m. Monday at the center’s senior meal site, 1100 Community Way. The purpose of the public h...
2-13-08 Floyd News
February 12th, 2008
Transitions
Birthdays and Anniversaries:
Wednesday — Trice Gray
Thursday — Linda Essary; Phillip and Sharon Russell
Friday — Leon and Waynell Nall
Saturday — Joe Standefer
Upcoming events
•...
Novak jury recesses for day
February 12th, 2008
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — Jurors recessed after deliberating for approximately nine hours Tuesday in the first-degree murder trial of Airman Basic Edward Novak II.
They will resume deliberations at...
Portales elementary schools above average in reading
February 11th, 2008
Elementary school principals from three Portales schools teamed up at Monday’s regular board meeting to give the Portales school board an overview of how students are doing on reading achievement....
Bill seeks to bolster ENMU, parks partnership
February 11th, 2008
A Senate memorial bill passed late last week seeks to build on a partnership between Eastern New Mexico University and New Mexico State Parks Division in operating the Blackwater Draw Archaeological...
Benefit account set up for accident victim
February 11th, 2008
An account has been set up to benefit the family of Jezika Shumate, of Portales, who was seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident on Thursday, according to bank representatives.
The account has...
2-12-08 Local Briefs
February 11th, 2008
N.M. First announces town hall
New Mexico First, a nonpartisan organization formed by U.S. Sens. Pete Domenici and Jeff Bingaman in 1986 announced that its 2008 statewide town hall will address rural...
2-12-08 ENMU Briefs
February 11th, 2008
Faculty / Alumni
• Gov. Bill Richardson has appointed ENMU grad Brian O’Neill as the new executive director of the New Mexico Sports Authority. O’Neill had been serving as the authority’s depu...
Jury to begin deliberating
February 11th, 2008
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — Jurors will begin deliberating the fate of Airman Basic Edward Novak II today after hearing more than six hours of closing arguments Monday.
Novak faces life in prison if c...
ENMU suffers comeback loss to Mines
February 11th, 2008
GOLDEN, Colo. — Two outs away from a four-game series sweep, the roof fell in Sunday on the Eastern New Mexico University baseball team.
Colorado School of Mines erased the last of an 8-2 deficit w...
Zias snap skid; beat Kingsville
February 9th, 2008
A hot hand early and some toughness late helped the Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team snap out of a nine-game losing streak Saturday night.
The Zias knocked 13-of-28 shots from...
Kingsville stops Greyhounds
February 9th, 2008
Chad Johnson put Eastern New Mexico University’s men in front with a basket less than 30 seconds into Saturday night’s Lone Star Conference South Division game at Greyhound Arena.
It quickly went...
Greyhound baseball sweeps Colorado School of Mines
February 9th, 2008
GOLDEN, Colo. — Junior right-hander Ismael Solis pitched a two-hit shutout to lift Eastern New Mexico University past Colorado School of Mines 2-0 Saturday for a sweep of their baseball doubleheader...
Zia soccer gets nine recruits fresh from high school
February 9th, 2008
Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer coach Travis McCorkle has signed nine players to national letters of intent for the 2008 season.
They include goalkeeper Sierra Cardenas of Wheat Ridge,...
Drug court offers incarceration alternative
February 9th, 2008
Lawrence Baker knew he needed help to kick his drug habit.
He found the structure and incentive he needed through the 9th Judicial Drug Court program.
“I had tried to quit on my own before, throu...
Expert testifies Novak death not homicide
February 9th, 2008
The last thing the jury heard Saturday before the defense counsel for Edward Novak II rested its case was that Kimberly Novak wasn’t killed at all, but instead, died of natural causes.
This week,...
Kiwanis chili supper slated for Friday
February 9th, 2008
Portales Kiwanis Club members are looking to heat things up at their annual chili supper from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church, 200 S. Ave. C in Portales.
The...
2-10-08 Local Briefs
February 9th, 2008
Driver safety program available
A Driver Safety Program cosponsored as a community service by the local AARP chapter and Community Services Center will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Feb. 19 and 20 in th...
2-10-08 Magistrate Court
February 9th, 2008
The following dispositions were filed in Roosevelt County Magistrate Court recently. According to the documents:
• Sirron Johnson, 24, pleaded guilty to the charge of shoplifting and was ordered t...
2-10-08 Public record
February 9th, 2008
The following people recently applied for a marriage license with the Roosevelt County clerk’s office:
• Jaime Garcia, 24, of Portales and Maria L. Marquez, 21, of Portales.
• Lars Erik Searl...
2-10-08 Police Blotter
February 9th, 2008
The following is a sampling of calls placed to Portales police dispatchers over the last week. According to the reports:
Sunday
• At 6:54 p.m. a caller reported three teenagers in her ally on Oakwo...
Neither party in any shape to advance cause of liberty
February 9th, 2008
He talked about wanting to do what was best for the party and for the country and at some level he was no doubt quite sincere.
But last week, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney acted like the bus...
Country could use stimulation — or new TV
February 9th, 2008
I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to be stimulated.
Back in December the living room television began experiencing problems -- a little wavy band at the top of the screen. Soon it got worse a...
Positive attitude key to working through trouble
February 9th, 2008
I know that everything that happens in my life is easier if I have a positive attitude. On occasions, my oldest daughter, age seven, seems emotional and overwhelmed by some of her problems at school o...
2-10-08 PJHS News
February 9th, 2008
Progress reports coming out
Veronica Pena, junior high secretary, will print progress reports for all students this week. This is essentially a report card for all classes and shows students and their...
2-10-08 PHS Counselors
February 9th, 2008
There were 21 participants in the Southeast New Mexico Music Educators Associations Solo & Ensemble the weekend of Feb. 2-3. Of those, 16 students earned a Superior rating and five earned an Excellen...
2-10-08 Elida School News
February 9th, 2008
Upcoming activities
• The Elida Schools Science Fair will take place Friday. Contestants will be divided into two divisions, grades 6-8 and grades 9-10. Ribbons will be awarded to first, second, an...
Painting, embroidery on schedule
February 9th, 2008
Information on painting on candles, creating embroidered-looking flowers on cakes, and new food trends will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at noon on Tuesday and at 2 p.m. on Saturday...
2-10-08 Dora School News
February 9th, 2008
Brisket dinner fundraiser today
Colleen Tollett, sponsor, and the members of the Dora Chapter of Business Professionals of America, are serving a brisket dinner in the Dora School cafeteria from 11 a....
2-10-08 Library Books
February 9th, 2008
The following books are available at the Portales Public Library:
Alexander the Great by Paul Cartledge. This book has been hailed as the most accessible introduction to its subject in print. Alexand...
2-10-08 ENMU Honor Rolls
February 9th, 2008
The honor roll for Eastern New Mexico University was recently released. Included in the 581 names on the list were numerous area students.
To be eligible for the Dean’s Honor roll students must com...
2-10-08 Menus
February 9th, 2008
Community Services Center
1100 Community Way, Portales
Lunch served 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m, Monday through Friday
Monday: Ham, yams, broccoli, wheat dinner roll, apple.
Tuesday: Hamburger steak, brown...
2-10-08 Anniversaries
February 9th, 2008
Smith
Bill and Wilma Smith of Portales will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008 at University Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 1012 W. 15th St. in Portales.
...
2-10-08 Honors
February 9th, 2008
Toombs
Wendy Toombs of Portales recently earned an award for logging 500 hours in the American Quarter Horse Association Horseback Riding Program, according to a news release. The program recognizes m...
2-10-08 Club Notes
February 9th, 2008
United Daughters of the Confederacy
The Ellen W. Jones chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy met in Clovis for lunch at Dakota Steakhouse. The group adjourned to the home of G.C. and Jan...
Prosecution rests case in Novak trial
February 9th, 2008
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — The prosecution ended its case in the first-degree murder case against Edward Novak II on Friday morning with the testimony of a forensic psychologist, who testified in gener...
Portales man dies in wreck
February 9th, 2008
A 19-year-old Portales man died in a two-vehicle accident Thursday evening, police said.
Travis Freeman, a passenger in a vehicle being driven by his wife, died at the scene, according to State Polic...
Hatcher named Tucumcari police chief
February 9th, 2008
Former Curry County Sheriff Roger Hatcher has been named Tucumcari’s new police chief.
“We’re real excited to have him,” Tucumcari City Manager John Sutherland said. Sutherland and the City C...
ENMU basketball capsules
February 8th, 2008
Men
Texas A&M-Kingsville (14-7, 3-3) at ENMU (6-15, 0-6)
When: 7 p.m. today (MST) in a Lone Star Conference South Division game.
Where: Greyhound Arena.
Radio: KSEL-FM 95.3.
On the Net: www.enmusp...
Portales man dies in car crash
February 8th, 2008
A 19-year-old Portales man died in a two-vehicle accident Thursday evening, police said.
Travis Freeman, a passenger in a vehicle being driven by his wife, died at the scene, according to State Polic...
Prosecution rests in Novak trial
February 8th, 2008
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — The prosecution ended its case in the first-degree murder case against Airman Basic Edward Novak II on Friday morning with the testimony of a forensic psychologist, who testi...
Some big guys I've known
February 8th, 2008
In the old days some people were “fat,” and fat people were jolly. “Obese” wasn’t even a word then, although I guess Big Henry who lived not far from our place would have qualified. He took...
Altrusa taking donations for Haiti
February 7th, 2008
Portales peanut butter is more powerful than you may think. The creamy and crunchy stuff not only is a tasty treat for your family — it may also be able to save lives in a third-world country plag...
Video: Airman says he repressed memories of night wife died
February 7th, 2008
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — In video and audio interrogations played during Thursday’s session of the court-martial of Edward Novak II, jurors heard the Cannon airman say he repressed memories of th...
Republicans still have time to unite or change minds
February 7th, 2008
The fallout from the Super Tuesday presidential primary contests has Democrats still taking their time to pick between two popular candidates while Republicans are trying to decide if they can embrace...
Difficulty of multitasking depends on tasks
February 7th, 2008
My former editor, Scot Stinnett, shook his head one evening when he walked in and saw me simultaneously developing film, eating dinner and proofreading a story.
I thought I had this multitasking thin...
Winter watering can be dangerous affair
February 7th, 2008
This winter is shaping up to be a reminder of why they sell more long underwear north of Interstate 40, which runs from Bakersfield,Calif., through Amarillo and Little Rock, Ark., then on to Raleigh,...
Many kinds of love exist, all mysterious, wondrous
February 7th, 2008
Valentine’s Day is a special day to me. I loved those little pink-colored heart-shaped candies that had all the love words on them. If a boy handed me one of those in grade school, I thought he had...
Jurors view interrogation video
February 7th, 2008
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — Midway through Thursday’s session of the court-martial of Edward Novak II, jurors have heard three hours of a video where Novak said he repressed memories of the night his...
Hounds give 17th-ranked Texans a scare
February 7th, 2008
Shawn Scanlan doesn’t much believe in moral victories, but the Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball coach felt he had something special on the court for most of Wednesday’s Lone Star C...
Greyhounds sign 30 prep football players
February 7th, 2008
Three quarterbacks and a handful of running backs and wide receivers were among 30 high school players signed to national letters of intent with Eastern New Mexico University on Wednesday’s national...
Zias sweep CSW
February 7th, 2008
Sophomore second baseman Rebecca Quinones enjoyed a huge day at the plate Wednesday as the Eastern New Mexico University softball team opened its home schedule with 11-3 and 28-0 routs of College of t...
Ex-Portales man charged in 1976 homicide
February 7th, 2008
A former Portales man was arrested in Colorado on Friday after a cold-case homicide lead was developed through a DNA database.
Officers from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and Clear Creek Count...
Agent accused of botching investigation
February 7th, 2008
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — A special agent with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations was the brunt of defense ire and sarcasm on Wednesday, accused of a botched and careless investigation in...
UAVs give military constant presence over battlefield
February 7th, 2008
They’ve been called the U.S. military’s “unblinking eye,” and the ability to provide a near constant presence overhead is the attraction of unmanned aerial vehicles.
High-tech military sys...
Predator crews will call Cannon home
February 7th, 2008
Pilots at Cannon Air Force Base eventually may fly missions in faraway lands without ever leaving eastern New Mexico.
The main tool that will allow them to do so is the MQ-1 Predator, an unmanned dr...
Jury hears conversation between defendant, mother-in-law
February 6th, 2008
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — Edward Novak II told his mother-in-law in a taped conversation played in court Wednesday he didn’t recall what happened the night his wife died.
Novak, who is accused of k...
Feb. 6, 1957
February 5th, 2008
The Portales city council agreed to donate one day’s proceeds from the parking meters to the March of Dimes....
County enacts local fire ban
February 5th, 2008
After discussion Tuesday threatened to revisit Roosevelt County’s fire ban ordinance, county commissioners instead put a ban in place utilizing the provisions within the ordinance adopted last yea...
Phone outage traced to Qwest switch
February 5th, 2008
According to a Yucca Telecom official, last week’s problem with phone service in Portales originated at the Qwest switch in Clovis.
“What happened is Qwest turned off a valuable piece of informa...
City backs down from workforce housing proposal
February 5th, 2008
The city of Portales backed away from the table Tuesday where they had been studying the feasiblility of workforce housing.
In a unanimous vote during their regular meeting Portales city councilors...
Zia softball game postponed
February 5th, 2008
Eastern New Mexico University’s softball doubleheader against College of the Southwest at Zia Softball Field was postponed Tuesday due to cold weather, and rescheduled for noon today.
The Zias (2-3...
Forensic experts testify in Novak case
February 5th, 2008
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — Defense attorneys for a Cannon airman accused of first-degree murder used the expert testimony of prosecution witnesses Tuesday to show forensic evidence collected indicate...
2-6-08 Floyd News
February 5th, 2008
Transitions
Birthdays and Anniversaries:
Thursday — Arthur Rowland; Kenny and Kelli Richerson
Sunday — Javin Chandler
Upcoming events
• Women’s Bible Study will meet at 6:30 p.m. tonight at D...
2-6-08 Local Briefs
February 5th, 2008
CSC hosting sweetheart dance
The Community Services Center Senior Meal Site will host a Valentine sweetheart dance from 6-9 p.m. Friday at the center, 1100 Community Way in Portales. The public is wel...
Iraq troop levels no real measure of U.S. control
February 5th, 2008
During his State of the Union message, President Bush argued that his new tactics in Iraq — sending 30,000 additional troops and having them operate actively in neighborhoods rather than return to s...
Domenici’s service deserves recognition
February 5th, 2008
Pete Domenici’s been serving New Mexico for four decades, and I hope one of his greatest acts of service doesn’t go ignored.
Domenici, who is leaving the Senate due to health reasons, made an add...
Pay reform eyed to support reserve
February 5th, 2008
To address the strain on U.S. forces, Congress and the Department of Defense formally should endorse the concept an “operational reserve” that would be trained and supported to fight, on rotationa...
Pearce talks Cannon, immigration
February 5th, 2008
Editor’s note: Rep. Steve Pearce, R-N.M., stopped in Clovis on Tuesday on his campaign trail through eastern New Mexico.
In his sixth year as a representative, Pearce is running for the Senate s...
Wilson talks water, economic development in Clovis
February 5th, 2008
U.S. Rep. Heather Wilson, R-N.M., visited Clovis on Tuesday on her campaign trail for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Pete Domenici.
Domenici will retire when his term ends this year. Wilson has ser...
Commissioners use new ordinance to enact fire ban
February 5th, 2008
After discussion Tuesday threatened to revisit Roosevelt County’s fire ban ordinance, county commissioners instead put a ban in place utilizing the provisions within the ordinance adopted last year....
Expert: Death absolutely homicide
February 4th, 2008
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — Kimberly Novak had multiple injuries to her head and neck when she died, according to a forensic pathologist who performed her autopsy.
The 20-year-old wife of a Cannon Ai...
2-5-08 Local Briefs
February 4th, 2008
Library has programs for all ages
There are activities for children of all ages at the Portales Public Library.
Baby Lapsit meets twice a month at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and is for ages 1-3. This wee...
2-5-08 ENMU Briefs
February 4th, 2008
Faculty/Alumni
• Phillip Million, professor of Communicative Disorders, had an article, “Medical Concepts: Incorporating the Fundamentals In Graduate Training Programs,” published in the Decembe...
CHS boys basketball capsule
February 3rd, 2008
What: Clovis (20-0) vs. Trinity Christian (21-10)
When: 6 p.m. (MST) Monday.
Where: Rip Griffin Center, on the campus of Lubbock Christian University.
Notes: This game was added to the schedule Tue...
Eli takes center stage
February 3rd, 2008
PHOENIX — Baby brothers across America know hardship.
They grow up playing “permanent center” while the bigger kids get to be quarterbacks and wide receivers. They lose every game of Monopoly a...
Zia softball upsets 17th-ranked Mustangs
February 3rd, 2008
SAN ANTONIO — Sophomore Kristen Cruickshank pitched a four-hitter and drove in the game’s only run with a sixth-inning sacrifice fly as Eastern New Mexico University blanked 17th-ranked Midwestern...
Midwestern State women top Zias
February 3rd, 2008
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Junior forward Tiffany Cook scored 19 points and Midwestern State held Eastern New Mexico to three field goals over the final 14 minutes Saturday night to beat the Zias 70-54...
Midwestern State hassles Hounds
February 3rd, 2008
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Midwestern State didn’t miss many shots Saturday night, and most of the ones the Mustangs didn’t make, they rebounded.
Midwestern shot 55 percent, including 11-of-21 on 3...
Ribaudo: New Greyhound passing offense requires new crop of recruits
February 3rd, 2008
Get ready for Air Ribaudo.
Eastern New Mexico University coach Mark Ribaudo said the Greyhounds are scrapping their option offense next season, and have recruited accordingly as they prepare to make...
Greyhound baseball wins third straight
February 3rd, 2008
MIDLAND, Texas — Junior right-hander Tyler Doughty scattered five hits over six innings and Eastern New Mexico University held off Howard Payne 6-4 Saturday for its third consecutive win in the seas...
Legislators: Session on schedule
February 2nd, 2008
Area legislators say the current session is on track to finish as scheduled.
The budget has moved from the House to the Senate and was being reviewed Saturday by the Finance Committee, said Sen. St...
Parents testify about daughter, son-in-law
February 2nd, 2008
Cannon Air Force Base — Kimberly Novak’s parents testified Saturday about learning their daughter was dead and the interactions that followed with a son-in-law they barely knew.
Edward Novak, a...
Democrats have opportunity to weigh in on candidates
February 2nd, 2008
Following Super Bowl Sunday Democrats in Roosevelt County will get a chance to be a part of the presidential primary excitement called Super Tuesday.
On Tuesday registered Democrats have the opportu...
County spelling bee returning
February 2nd, 2008
A county spelling bee is coming back to Roosevelt County and spellers are busy studying their Paideas in anticipation.
Winners and runners-up from school spelling competitions will meet on Saturday...
2-3-08 Local Briefs
February 2nd, 2008
Library Friends to meet
Heather Christensen, youth services librarian for the Portales Public Library, will present the program at the next regular meeting of the Friends of the Portales Public Librar...
2-3-08 Police Blotter
February 2nd, 2008
The following is a sampling of calls placed to Portales police dispatchers over the last week. According to the reports:
Sunday
• At 2:47 a.m. a caller stated that he shot his neighbor’s dog.
•...
Feb. 3, 1957
February 2nd, 2008
• ENMU Greyhounds over came a seven point halftime disadvantage and after a nip and tuck battle came out on top of a close 77-74 count.
• Julie plays at the tower starring Doris Day, Louis Jourda...
Kenyan violence showing no sign of dying down
February 2nd, 2008
Most observers hoped the violence that flared up on Kenya following a flawed election Dec. 27 that dubiously returned President Mwai Kibaki to power would eventually calm down.
But attacks and count...
Woman’s faith will live on through generations
February 2nd, 2008
I was touched this past week by an entire family’s faith through difficult circumstances and the example it gives to us all.
One day after the Calton family buried their beloved mother and grandmot...
Other mother provides inspiration to persevere
February 2nd, 2008
In the last few weeks, I missed my husband’s call from overseas too many times. If it’s just once or twice I don’t mind, but if it happens on numerous occasions, I feel frustrated and disappoint...
2-3-08 Public Record
February 2nd, 2008
The following people recently applied for a marriage license with the Roosevelt County clerk’s office:
• Clifton Wayne Evrage, 41, of Portales and Shannon Megan Holden, 33, of Portales.
• Mich...
2-3-08 Magistrate Court
February 2nd, 2008
The following dispositions were filed in Roosevelt County Magistrate Court recently. According to the documents:
• Rochelle A. Pettigrew, 30, pleaded guilty to the charges of aggravated driving whi...
2-3-08 District Court
February 2nd, 2008
The following dispositions were filed in Roosevelt County 9th Judicial District Court. According to the report:
• Joe Ernest Aragon, 34, pleaded guilty to the charges of attempted trafficking cocai...
Hounds win twice in tourney
February 2nd, 2008
MIDLAND, Texas — The Eastern New Mexico University baseball team pounded out 32 hits in beating Schreiner 15-8 and Sul Ross State 17-3 Friday in the season-opening UT-Permian Basin Classic.
The Gre...
ENMU basketball capsules
February 2nd, 2008
Men
ENMU (6-13, 0-4) at Midwestern State (9-10, 1-4)
When: 7 p.m. today (MST) in a Lone Star Conference South Division game.
Where: Wichita Falls, Texas.
Radio: KSEL-FM 95.3.
On the Net: www.enmus...
Zias absorb pair of losses at St. Mary's
February 2nd, 2008
SAN ANTONIO — It wasn’t the kind of start the Eastern New Mexico University softball team expected.
After suffering through a 4-0 shutout loss to Southeastern Oklahoma in the season-opening St. M...
Defense trying to discredit case against airman
February 1st, 2008
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — Defense attorneys for Airman Basic Edward Novak II began working Friday to undermine the integrity of an Air Force investigation.
The defense highlighted what they thought w...
Second day of Novak trial ends early
February 1st, 2008
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — The second day of testimony in the first-degree murder trial of Airman Basic Edward Novak II ended early Friday after two witnesses took the stand.
Chief Trial Judge for the...
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