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Archive For February 2013
Efforts at combating bullying go down for a 3 count
February 28th, 2013
Rio Grande High School wrestler Nick Chavez has a state championship while the justice system, some South Valley political power brokers and the anti-bullying efforts of Albuquerque Public Schools...
Not a libertarian? You're not free
February 28th, 2013
So, you’re still not a libertarian? Why not?Let’s get beyond misguided religious excuses, justifications regarding “fairness” and overblown,...
Spring’s arrival brings ‘barn swallow love’
February 28th, 2013
During my earlier days, I watched individuals make adobes along the floodplain of the Rio Grande. They mixed clay soils with water, sand, and straw and placed the mixture into rectangular molds. Th...
Faith in God will take you home
February 28th, 2013
In a world that would ignore God, we often feel like aliens on a different planet.Daily you and I are bombarded by ungodliness. Our culture seems to be on a downhill side. Children are murde...
Police Blotter — March 1
February 28th, 2013
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs:Tuesday2:09 p.m.: Caller reported an alarm, 1300 block of Sout...
More Ute suits possible
February 28th, 2013
The Tucumcari-Quay County Regional Water Authority armed itself Thursday for a long legal battle to pull the plug on the Ute Water Project. The authority hired a Santa Fe legal firm to...
Online readers asked to take survey
February 28th, 2013
Starting today, online readers of the Portales News-Tribune will be asked to take a short survey to access full versions of stories.The PNT is part of Clovis Media Inc., which includes the C...
Events Calendar — March 1
February 28th, 2013
TodayAerobics — 7:30 a.m., Portales Recreation Center. $5 per class. Information: 356-8598.Dr. Sue...
My Turn — Weekend promises to be eventful
February 28th, 2013
This weekend promises to be an eventful one as I attend my first live hockey game and a high school musical.I recall in March of last year going to Portales High School to take pictures of a...
ENMU will host regional science fair
February 28th, 2013
Organizers are hoping that the pursuit of higher education will prevail at this year’s Southeastern New Mexico Regional Science and Engineering Fair at Eastern New Mexico University.Th...
Official: Act endangers farmers
February 28th, 2013
New Mexico Peanut Growers Association President Wayne Baker is not a big fan of the upcoming Food Safety Act.“If this thing is passed, they need to put farmers on the endangered...
Softball sweeps Oklahoma Panhandle State
February 27th, 2013
The Eastern New Mexico University softball team got late heroics from Kuuleiokealoaha VonSchriltz, and some late help from Mother Nature to score a doubleheader sweep Wednesday against Oklahoma Pan...
Zias stay alive for seventh place despite loss
February 27th, 2013
CMI STAFF By the end of Wednesday night, the playoff fortunes improved just a little bit for Tarleton State. With some help, the same was true for Eastern New Mexico University.
Hounds drop contest at Tarleton
February 27th, 2013
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — The Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team entered Wednesday’s game at Tarleton State with a losing streak in Stephenville that dates back to Bi...
Air service, school lunches among services that sequestration could im...
February 27th, 2013
School lunches, county seniors, Clovis airport and Cannon Air Force Base could all suffer if Congress fails to reach a budget agreement by the sequester deadline Friday.The problem for most...
Sunland aims for full production by end of March
February 27th, 2013
Five months after being at the center of a nationwide recall that shuttered its plant for several months, Sunland Inc. is ramping up for full production by the end of March, according to Vice Presi...
Police Blotter — Feb. 28
February 27th, 2013
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs:Saturday12:01 a.m.: Officer requested information on prob...
Local Brief — Local becomes ENMU regent
February 27th, 2013
Jane Christensen of Portales has been nominated for appointment to the Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents by the governor.The announcement was made Tuesday.Her appointment...
Setting it Straight — Feb. 28
February 27th, 2013
An item in the Legislature Roundup section of Wednesday’s newspaper contained inaccurate information about a governor’s appointee.John Kormanik of Santa Fe was appointed Tuesday...
Meetings Watch — Board of Trustees of Roosevelt County Special Hospi...
February 27th, 2013
A report on Tuesday’s Board of Trustees of Roosevelt County Special Hospital District meeting in the newly dedicated Fred Anthony conference room at Roosevelt General Hospital.The...
Events Calendar — Feb. 28
February 27th, 2013
Today New Mexico Peanut Growers annual meeting — 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Memorial Building. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Everyone...
My Turn — Barber shop quartet might steal show
February 27th, 2013
Two song leaders from the Third and Kilgore Church of Christ will be pulling double duty this weekend as half of the River City board of education barbershop quartet in the Portales High School pro...
Q&A: Alumni helps with second film
February 27th, 2013
David P. Moore lived a dream when he worked on his second feature length film.Moore, 34, of Portales was one of six Eastern New Mexico University alumni to work on Calvin Redder’s &ldq...
ENMU baseball team ranked ninth in region
February 26th, 2013
Eastern New Mexico University’s baseball team is ranked ninth this week in the NCAA Division II South Central Region poll. The Greyhounds (11-2) are one of five Lone Star Conference te...
ENMU basketball capsules — Feb. 27
February 26th, 2013
MENENMU (11-13, 8-8 Lone Star Conference at Tarleton S...
Rams beat Lovington, earn top seed in tourney
February 26th, 2013
ROSWELL — The Portales Rams clamped down on the defensive end after halftime on Tuesday night, and earned themselves the top seed in this week’s District 4-3A tournament.Junior f...
Experts: Storms won’t break drought
February 26th, 2013
ST. LOUIS — The blanket of snow covering much of the Great Plains after two big storms in less than a week may provide some relief for parched areas, but it’s no “drought-buster,&...
RGH dedicates conference room
February 26th, 2013
Fred Anthony’s legacy will live on inside a room where he dedicated so much time to bettering Roosevelt General Hospital. Hospital CEO Larry Leaming dedicated the hospital’s...
Police Blotter — Feb. 27
February 26th, 2013
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs:Friday8 a.m.: Caller requested animal control to pick up stray...
Local burger choice worth sharing
February 26th, 2013
It was a dark and stormy night … followed by a bright and stormy day, with a blizzard that summoned Alice Cooper and belted out, “Schools … out … for … Monday.&rdq...
USDA February Ag Report
February 26th, 2013
Snippets from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s monthly ag report for February.Number of farms, and land in farms
Events Calendar — Feb. 27
February 26th, 2013
Today Aerobics — 7:30 a.m., Portales Recreation Center. $5 per class. Information: 356-8598.P...
Blizzard takes life of Clovis farmer
February 26th, 2013
Even though he was 81 years old, it came as no surprise to family members that when Monday’s blizzard hit, Elbert Mitchell grabbed a shovel and headed out to clear the driveway.Concern...
Local burger choice worth sharing
February 26th, 2013
It was a dark and stormy night … followed by a bright and stormy day, with a blizzard that summoned Alice Cooper and belted out, “Schools … out … for … Monday.&rdq...
Our viewpoint: Washington needs more solutions, less bickering
February 26th, 2013
An age-old political game is taking the United States to the brink of fiscal calamity once again. This time, with “sequestration” set to take effect Friday, the objective once more appe...
Where does the white goes when the snow melts?
February 26th, 2013
Ah, we're snowed in today, and I love it!I am a snow man, no doubt about it. Not the abominable kind, I hope. Just the very ordinary kind. ("Snow person" might have been clearer, but that...
Roads in Texas Panhandle reopen following storm
February 26th, 2013
AMARILLO — Some roadways in the Texas Panhandle are reopening Tuesday as sunny conditions begin to thaw ice and snow-packed surfaces slickened by a massive blizzard that blanketed the region....
PNT adding Google surveys
February 26th, 2013
Starting Friday, online readers of the Portales News-Tribune will be asked to take a short survey to access full versions of stories.The PNT is part of Clovis Media Inc., which include...
Dora School News — Feb. 26
February 25th, 2013
BPA leadership conferenceBPA Sponsor Colleen Tollett and Principal Brandon Hays accompanied 19 Dora students to Albuquerque last week, where they participated in the BPA Lea...
Events Calendar — Feb. 26
February 25th, 2013
TodayEastern New Mexico Job Fair — 3-7 p.m. Clovis Civic Center. This job fair is the effort of several local agencies c...
My Turn — Salute awaits perfection
February 25th, 2013
We stood in silence, and still as statues, this crowd who had gathered to lay a good man to rest. The young men entered the pavilion, raised the flag from the coffin, while another uniformed man pl...
Since we've no place to go ...
February 25th, 2013
While Monday's blizzard brought most of the area to a crawl, there were a few adventurous souls willing to brave the winter weather.We caught up with a few of them: Rick Thomas sat i...
Post Office: Mail delays possible
February 25th, 2013
The U.S. Postal Service said in a release Monday that all offices in the area should be open throughout the blizzard, but inclement weather could delay deliveries.Customers are asked to clea...
Tuesday's school closures/delays
February 25th, 2013
Here is a list of today’s school delays and closings for Curry and Roosevelt counties as well as West Texas:Clovis Schools is on a two-hour delay for students; A.M. preschool is c...
ENMU men fourth in LSC indoor track meet
February 25th, 2013
LUBBOCK — Isaiah Samoei carried the Eastern New Mexico University men’s track team to fourth place out of six teams in the Lone Star Conference indoor meet on Saturday and Sunday at Tex...
Blizzard hammers region
February 25th, 2013
A blizzard that plowed through the South Plains, bringing the area to a standstill, was the worst the area has endured in more than a decade, according to a National Weather Service meteorologist.
Monday snowfall totals
February 25th, 2013
Snowfall Curry CountyLocation InchesPortair 12Clovis 9.5 Roosevelt Coun...
Clovis schools will delay school start
February 25th, 2013
Clovis Municipal Schools will delay the start of school by two hours on Tuesday in the aftermath of Monday's blizzard, according to a school spokesperson.Also the school district's AM Pres...
Metro beats Hounds 7-1, salvages series finale
February 25th, 2013
As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. Sophomore right-hander Nick Hammett threw seven shutout innings and Metro State salvaged the finale of its four-game series against E...
Rams' game with Lovington reset for tonight
February 25th, 2013
The District 4-3A boys seeding playoff game between Portales and Lovington at New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, postponed on Monday night by the recent snow, has been rescheduled for 7 p.m....
Press release: Xcel Energy outage update
February 25th, 2013
Issued at3:30 p.m.We currently have 1,037 customers without power in Texas and around 400 out in New Mexico. In Texas, 1,008 are out in Amarillo, but we're about to restore about 200...
Weather causing delays, closings
February 25th, 2013
A spokesperson for Clovis public schools has announced Clovis schools are closed Monday due to the threat of continued snow and high winds.Other delays/closings reported to Clovis Media Inc:...
Interstate 40 reopened to traffic
February 25th, 2013
Interstate 40 eastbound from Albuquerque to Amarillo was reopened at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday after being closed on Monday from heavy snowfall.More than 19 inches of snowfall and high wind gust o...
Latest forecast for Clovis-Portales area
February 25th, 2013
Today's forecast from National Weather Service for Clovis=Portales area:Snow likely with areas of blowing snow before 11 a.m., then areas of blowing snow and a chance of snow after 11 a.m.
Xcel: Downed poles cause of Clovis power outage
February 25th, 2013
About 425 Xcel customers are without power in Clovis and the company is reporting they know of six poles being down, according to an email from spokesman Wes Reeves.Restoration times ar...
Weather causing delays, closings
February 24th, 2013
A spokesperson for Clovis public schools has announced Clovis schools are closed Monday due to the threat of continued snow and high winds.Other delays/closings reported to Clovis Media Inc:...
Region under blizzard warning
February 24th, 2013
The National Weather Service is reporting a 100 percent chance of precipitation tonight in eastern New Mexico with snow estimates ranging from 2 to 7 inches.The Tucumcari area can expect 3 t...
Curry County Cats post second win
February 23rd, 2013
After having a 78-yard punt return nullified by penalty in the opening period Saturday night, Clovis High grad Phillip Williams responded with third-quarter touchdown runs of 1 and 17 yards to help...
Hounds improve to 11-1 with sweep
February 23rd, 2013
Eastern New Mexico University’s baseball team is off to the best start in the program’s history, and it’s pretty obvious why — solid hitting and clutch pitching.
Area road construction information — Feb. 24
February 23rd, 2013
Area road construction and closure information for this week:Curry CountyCurry County grading and renovations continue...
Zias earn LSC tournament bid despite loss
February 23rd, 2013
Incarnate Word couldn’t find the range from 3-point distance for virtually the entire game Saturday. When the Cardinals desperately needed one, they got it on a fortunate bounce.Junior...
Hounds heat up in second half
February 23rd, 2013
PORTALES —It didn’t take long for Eastern New Mexico University’s men to break open a tight game on Saturday.Junior guard Rodney Blackmon and freshman forward Lawrence Domi...
Habitat dedicates new home
February 23rd, 2013
The Ramos family of Clovis can literally say nearly 240 pairs of hands have touched their home on North Thornton Street.Volunteers from Curry and Roosevelt counties as well as Cannon Air For...
Spousal training breeds successful marriage
February 23rd, 2013
One of the most important things in the success of a marriage is spousal training.Many stories exist when a “cowboy type” (male or female) marries someone with an urban upbringin...
Conchas Lake at historic low
February 23rd, 2013
An extended drought that has included the hottest and driest 24-month period on record in New Mexico has led to a historic low water level at one area lake.Several other area lakes are well...
Events Calendar — Feb. 24
February 23rd, 2013
MondayAerobics — 7:30 a.m. Portales Recreation Center. $5 per class. Information: 356-8598.Zumba
My Turn — Criticism comes with privilege
February 23rd, 2013
Most of the feedback I receive from readers is positive; a minority is hostile.Here is a sampling of the latter:“You are disgusting and immoral.”
Q&A — Los Angeles transfer averaging 16 points
February 23rd, 2013
Rodney Blackmon, a cat-quick junior guard from Los Angeles, is averaging more than 16 points a contest this season for the Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds. On his 2012-13 resume are three...
Cats complete perfect district run
February 22nd, 2013
Kamal Cass has had a lot of big scoring games — in football. Not so much in basketball.The junior guard was on his game Friday night, though, scoring 10 of his 15 points in the first h...
Hobbs girls beat Clovis to force playoff
February 22nd, 2013
HOBBS — The Clovis High girls have had a terrific season, ranked No. 1 in Class 5A essentially all year.The one stumbling block so far has been District 4-5A rival Hobbs.The Lad...
Rams squeak past Ruidoso again
February 22nd, 2013
Zach Blaeser and Daniel Sanchez converted back-to-back steals into layups with a little less than two minutes to give Portales the lead for good and the Rams held on for a 65-64 District 4-3A win o...
And the Oscar goes to ...
February 22nd, 2013
Editor's note: The following are the results from our Oscar ballot online this past week. Numbers indicate total votes.
ENMU extends win streak to five with 6-3 win over Metro
February 22nd, 2013
Senior center fielder Brooke Brooks hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the bottom of the sixth inning on Friday and Eastern New Mexico University’s baseball team opened a four-game serie...
ENMU basketball capsules — Feb. 23
February 22nd, 2013
MenIncarnate Word (13-10, 9-6 Lone Star Conference) at ENMU (10-13, 7-8)When: 4 p.m. today...
On reflection, Grandma's advice spotty
February 22nd, 2013
Do you ever think of your relatives, you know, those who have “gone on to glory”? I thought about my father’s parents the other day. A few weeks ago their 100th...
Dog doesn't deserve brunt of day's frustration
February 22nd, 2013
It’s easy to kick the dog; in fact they almost seem to ask for it, eagerly adopting the role of living shadow and always sticking their noses in, wanted or not.In fact, animals in gene...
Engagements — Feb. 24
February 22nd, 2013
Stroik-GriffithMike and Norma Stroik of Portales announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Tamara Stroik of Portales, to Kelly Griffith of Portales...
Anniversaries — Feb. 24
February 22nd, 2013
ButlerCharles and Verna Butler of Clovis will celebrate their 57th wedding anniversary on Saturday with friends. The couple were married on March 2, 1956, in Phoenix, Ariz....
Club notes — Feb. 24
February 22nd, 2013
Portales Womens' ClubPortales Woman's Club met Feb. 13 with President Lois Crozier conducting the meeting.Pledges were led by Carol Fletcher and the Collect was led...
Creative living: Making jeans, chicken stock to be featured
February 22nd, 2013
Information on making your own jeans and preparing chicken stock from scratch will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" on Tuesday, February 26th at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday, February 28t...
Decoy carving historical art form
February 22nd, 2013
Everything about the head was shaping up; the neckline was smoothly flowing, the shallow trough where the bill meets the crown was visible, and even the slightly rounded cheeks were beginning to ta...
On the shelves — Feb. 24
February 22nd, 2013
Clovis-Carver Public Library"The Receptionist: An Education at the New Yorker" by Janet Groth is the story of a young Midwestern woman who landed a job at...
Sandstorm season tough on everyone
February 22nd, 2013
Sandstorm season arrived right on cue this past week.As the gates opened at the New Mexico Ag Expo in Portales the winds began to kick up a little. By noon we were approaching a full-on brow...
Our people: Cartooning for awareness
February 22nd, 2013
Jacob Lee grew up on the Ramon Navajo Reservation in Western New Mexico. Lee said growing up he did not have many of the luxuries his counterparts in other U.S. cities and towns had.
Senior happenings — Feb. 24
February 22nd, 2013
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St., ClovisSunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. dance at La Casa Senior CenterMonday: 1 p.m., bingo and refreshments at Los A...
School menus — Feb. 24
February 22nd, 2013
Clovis elementary schoolsMonday: Breakfast — Breakfast Pizza. Lunch — Chicken Taco, seasoned pinto beans, salsa, corn on the cob, orange smiles.Tuesday:...
Environmentalists willing to go to mat in name of stewardship
February 15th, 2013
"A small group of activists and celebrities staged a protest in front of the White House to put pressure on Obama to reject the propose crude oil pipeline. The action came ahead of a rally planned...
Zias peaking late
February 21st, 2013
Suddenly a player in the battle for a Lone Star Conference tournament berth, Eastern New Mexico University’s women looked like they might lay an egg Wednesday night.The Zias shot 29 pe...
Kiwanis
chili supper in 50th year
February 21st, 2013
Anthony Schroeder says he can only imagine how many pounds of chili have been made over the years to help fund the Portales Kiwanis Club’s mission to help area youth.Today will mark th...
Cheerleaders place second at competition
February 21st, 2013
Portales High senior Kaleigh Johns said it took endurance, energy and passion to deliver a great performance at the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Nationals competition, a performance that earned them...
Shootings have residents rattled
February 21st, 2013
Mary Apodaca just wants all the violence to end.Apodaca, 73, is a victim in the first of two drive-by shootings that have exploded in Clovis neighborhoods this week.
Look out fear, here comes faith
February 21st, 2013
Fear is an evil, negative force that destructs faith. It cripples paralyzes, torments and promotes doubts and non-believers. Fear removes peace and tantalizes. Fear is from the enemy and comes from...
Police Blotter — Feb. 22
February 21st, 2013
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs: Wednesday1:30 p.m.: Caller reported she has been hit by...
Events Calendar — Feb. 22
February 21st, 2013
Today Aerobics — 7:30 a.m., Portales Recreation Center. $5 per class. Information: 356-8598.G...
My Turn — 'The Wire' now a regular tradition
February 21st, 2013
OK, so maybe I’m hooked, because watching “The Wire” before bed has now become a regular tradition. The intensity continues as the crew of Baltimore investigators watch the...
Source: Former commander in line for post
February 21st, 2013
BRUSSELS — A former Cannon Air Force Base group commander is the likely choice to become commander of all U.S. and NATO forces in Europe, a senior NATO official said Thursday.Gen. Phil...
Editorial: Night horse races at Expo NM makes sense
February 21st, 2013
The operators of the Downs at Albuquerque are considering nighttime horse races at Expo New Mexico because they believe such evening activities could attract new customers — and more revenue....
Judges shouldn't have final say
February 21st, 2013
I am frequently amazed that more people don’t see the fundamental folly in permitting a branch of the government — the Supreme Court — to claim to have the final say in whether or...
Oscars Survey Ballot
February 21st, 2013
Let your movie voice be heard. Submit a ballot here. Winners will be announced in Saturday's paper. To help you decide, the...
Local Girl Scout troops celebrate World Thinking Day
February 20th, 2013
Area troops in the Girl Scouts of the U.S. of America of New Mexico Trails gathered Saturday at the Memorial Building to celebrate World Thinking Day, a day to explore different countries around th...
Organizer: Entries increased for Tumbleweed Classic
February 20th, 2013
The 2013 Tumbleweed Classic cattle dog trials were held at the 21st annual New Mexico Ag Expo on Wednesday.Dogs and their handlers competed in four trials: The fetch, the Y chute, the maze,...
Expo-goers seek technology to grow farms
February 20th, 2013
Rancher and farmer Lane Grau of Grady walked up and down the Roosevelt County Fairgrounds Event Arena Wednesday afternoon looking for the newest technology to improve his operation.As drylan...
Highlands sweeps Zias
February 20th, 2013
Outside of two innings, Eastern New Mexico University’s softball team was pretty competitive on Wednesday.New Mexico Highlands put together an eight-run fourth in the opener and a seve...
Fishing report — Feb. 22
February 20th, 2013
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after t...
Events Calendar — Feb. 21
February 20th, 2013
TodayAudiobook Cafe — 4:30 p.m. Portales Public Library. For ages 13-18.Information: 356-3940.Bell...
My Turn — Kiwanis hosting chili supper
February 20th, 2013
When Gayle Ferguson moved to Portales in 1961, he brought with him a fundraising idea that had worked well in his Kiwanis Club in Perryton, Texas: hosting an annual chili supper.In 1964, he...
Domenici acknowledges having son outside marriage
February 20th, 2013
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici of New Mexico is acknowledging he fathered a son outside his marriage three decades ago. Statements released by the Republican a...
Rams top Lovington, stay in district race
February 19th, 2013
If he could, Portales High boys coach Rickie McBroom would take Tuesday’s District 4-3A performance against Lovington and bottle it. The Rams used effective half-court traps to help fo...
Lady Rams wrap up district with OT win
February 19th, 2013
For four quarters Tuesday night, Portales High’s Francis Armijo couldn’t find the basket from the free throw line. She couldn’t miss in overtime.Armijo missed all four of h...
Hounds shut out NAIA No. 16 Chaps 3-0
February 19th, 2013
The red-hot Eastern New Mexico University bats were cooled just a bit Tuesday, but the Greyhounds made an early rally stand up.Right-handers Brett Humphries (2-0), Ryan Pruitt and Ryan Boyds...
Zias capture two individual wins at SPC
February 19th, 2013
LEVELLAND, Texas — Freshman Clarissa Salazar and sophomore Breanna Pendleton captured field event wins for the Eastern New Mexico University women’s track team on Saturday in the South...
Meetings Watch — Portales City Council
February 19th, 2013
Portales City CouncilThe following took place at the Portales City Council meeting Tuesday night:New Mexico Depart...
Councilors grill NMDOT officials on U.S. 70 construction delay
February 19th, 2013
With torn up, coned-off streets, no workers in sight for weeks and a behind-schedule construction project along Portales’ portion of U.S. 70, area residents and there representatives are want...
Ag Expo schedule — Feb. 20
February 19th, 2013
Wednesday9 a.m.: Expo and exhibits open.9:30 a.m.: Tumbleweed Classic Winter Stock Dog Trial (event wi...
Reality beats reality TV
February 19th, 2013
Until last week, I’d never written down the word combination, “Dog The Bounty Hunter.” Never watched it, never wrote about it, never thought about it until last week, when Clovis...
Rain recovery system touted
February 19th, 2013
Of all the seminars at this year’s 21st Annual New Mexico Ag Expo, organizers predicted Tuesday’s water harvesting presentation by New Mexico State University’s extension water sp...
Police Blotter — Feb. 20
February 19th, 2013
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs:Monday10:38 a.m.: Caller reported feeling sick and needs an am...
Meetings Watch — Roosevelt County Commission
February 19th, 2013
Roosevelt County CommissionThe Roosevelt County Commission met Tuesday and conducted the following business:James Edgar, an associa...
Events Calendar — Feb. 20
February 19th, 2013
TodayAerobics — 7:30 a.m. Portales Recreation Center. $5 per class. Information: 356-8598.NM Ag Ex...
My Turn — I am the comeback kid
February 19th, 2013
I’ve had the wrong kind of blues lately. I wish I was soul singing but these blues are the kind where gravity causes you to plunge to the earth while you gasp for air trying to figure out how...
Taking time to rest genuine act of faith
February 19th, 2013
News flash: SABBATH-BREAKING HAS NOT BEEN DOWNGRADED TO A MISDEMEANOR.Oh, for years most of us have heard amateur theologians and Bible “pseudo-scholars” asserting with the kind...
Celebrity deserves a little doggin’
February 19th, 2013
Until last week, I’d never written down the word combination, “Dog The Bounty Hunter.” Never watched it, never wrote about it, never thought about it until last week, when Clovis...
Area ag producers a hearty bunch
February 19th, 2013
Surely you’ve seen the bumper sticker that says: “Next time you criticize a farmer, don’t do it with your mouth full.” Those are words of wisdom and we&rs...
Their View: ‘Day of Resistance’ will help reaffirm rights
February 19th, 2013
LARRY WARD, president of Political Media and primary organizer of Gun Appreciation Day, has released a statement declaring his support for a nationwide “Day of Resistance&rdq...
Officials: We’re on verge of crisis
February 19th, 2013
Defense Department civilian and military leaders gave full details last week of the readiness crisis unfolding across America’s armed forces, and got back not a whit of reassurance from Congr...
Maxpreps.com state prep rankings — Feb. 18
February 18th, 2013
BOYSClass 5A1. La Cueva 19-3; 2. Sandi...
PHS basketball capsules — Feb. 19
February 18th, 2013
BOYSLovington (9-16, 3-0 District 4-3A) at Portales (1...
PHS tennis squads compete in Goddard tourney
February 18th, 2013
ROSWELL — Portales High’s tennis teams competed in a five-team tourney hosted by Roswell Goddard over the weekend.The Lady Rams split matches in pool play, losing to Roswell High...
ENMU's hot bats blister Highlands
February 18th, 2013
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Eastern New Mexico University’s baseball team might have to get some new bats one of these days. So far, the Greyhounds seem to be burning them up at the plate....
Portales High School News — Feb. 19
February 18th, 2013
Financial aid FAFSA Free For All is coming to Portales High for the second straight year. Free expert help will be provided to all Portal...
Dora School News — Feb. 19
February 18th, 2013
Rummage saleThe sophomore class and sponsor Ginger Peterson will have an indoor rummage sale this Friday morning in the former Prestige Carpet...
Ag Expo opens today
February 18th, 2013
The 21st Annual New Mexico Ag Expo opens today at the Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, organized by the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce and the New Mexico State University Extension Service.
RGH gets new helipad
February 18th, 2013
Since its inception at Roosevelt General Hospital about two weeks ago, TriState CareFlight has assisted in transporting nearly a dozen people from the area to surrounding hospitals in emergency sit...
Portales officer disciplined by state board
February 18th, 2013
A recently hired Portales police officer had been suspended for texting sexually explicit messages to a 17-year-old girl while an officer in Lovington.Portales Officer Daniel Gonzalez admitt...
Police Blotter — Feb. 19
February 18th, 2013
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs:Friday4:18 p.m.: Caller reported a traffic accident with injur...
Events Calendar — Feb. 19
February 18th, 2013
TodayNM Ag Expo — 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Roosevelt County Fairgrounds.Information: 356-8541.Books N Babies
My Turn — Something tiny to give us a smile
February 18th, 2013
I live a couple of miles from the train track that runs through Portales. In our little town, everyone only lives a couple of miles away from anything. Anyway, once in a great while —...
Dexter's 3s send Rams to 82-64 loss
February 16th, 2013
DEXTER — The Portales Rams stayed with highly-regarded Dexter for better than a half Saturday night. In the end, the Demons’ 3-point shooting — 12-of-24 — simply prov...
Zias absorb three losses in MSU event
February 16th, 2013
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — The Eastern New Mexico University softball team had two early leads as it tried to salvage one game from the weekend Holiday Inn at The Falls tournament hosted by Midwe...
My new horse and Tom
February 16th, 2013
I traded for a new horse a while back. He's a buckskin, 11 years old by his teeth, no papers, 15 hands and sound.It was not long after my friend, Tom, had been diagnosed with cancer. It was...
Police Blotter — Feb. 17
February 16th, 2013
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs: Thursday11:55 a.m.: Caller reported a male at an address who...
Ag Expo dedicated to King
February 16th, 2013
The late Frankye King dedicated 20 years to the New Mexico Ag Expo to ensure that it continued to deliver quality information to producers and farmers to better their operations.In its 21st...
In tribute: Coach remembered as father, friend, role model
February 16th, 2013
Harry Miller wasn't a man of many hobbies away from the hardwood."My dad was a basketball coach," youngest son Gary Miller said. "It was basketball. When it's not basketball season, you...
Holiday Closing List — Feb. 17
February 16th, 2013
The following businesses, schools and government agencies in Portales will be closed Monday for Presidents’ Day:Banks
Meetings Watch — Feb. 17
February 16th, 2013
Portales City Council The following items are on the Portales City Council agenda for its meeting today at 7 p.m.:An update on...
Events Calendar — Feb. 17
February 16th, 2013
TodayFloyd Jamboree auditions — 2 p.m. Old Gym of Floyd School.Information: 276-8508.Suor Angelica...
My Turn — Easy to point, wiser to not
February 16th, 2013
I was probably late to the game in figuring out that our most of our perceptions of others is pretty superficial. A good example are those infamous photos of tackily dressed Wal-Mart pe...
Lady Cats' Sievers signs with ENMU for soccer
February 16th, 2013
Jenna Sievers has played high school soccer in Clovis and Portales, and she’ll stay in the area to continue her career in college.Sievers, a forward, was one of six players signe...
Zias move up in LSC standings with OT win
February 16th, 2013
DENTON, Texas — The Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team is now positioned for a spot in next month’s eight-team Lone Star Conference tournament.It was har...
Hounds bounce back with sweep of Cowboys
February 16th, 2013
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — After one of the all-time collapses the day before, Eastern New Mexico University’s baseball team did a complete about-face on Saturday.After blowing a 15-0 lea...
Dog the Bounty Hunter to meet fans today
February 16th, 2013
Dog the Bounty Hunter has scheduled a meet-and-greet for fans while he is in Clovis taping a segment for his next television show, according to retiring Clovis bondsman Hank Bayless, who is the subjec...
PHS boys capsule — Feb. 16
February 15th, 2013
Portales (13-9) at Dexter (19-3) When: 7 p.m. todayRadio:
Unassisted triple play can't save Hounds
February 15th, 2013
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Eastern New Mexico University junior second baseman Colton Sims continued his fast start on Friday. Unfortunately, it couldn’t keep the Greyhounds from blowing a 15-0...
Zias drop two games in tourney
February 15th, 2013
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Blown out 12-0 by Arkansas Tech in its first game on Friday, Eastern New Mexico University’s softball team bounced back with a strong effort against Texas A&M...
ENMU women's capsule — Feb. 16
February 15th, 2013
ENMU (5-18, 4-11 LSC) at Texas Woman’s (6-15, 4-11)When: 1 p.m. (MST)...
In search of ponies: Lots to learn from what animals leave behind
February 15th, 2013
Gathering round the fossilized lump, the conversation will likely descend into educated speculation ... Certainly it was royalty, perhaps even a demigod, who dined on gem stones fed by faithful com...
McGee: Even paradise has inclement weather
February 15th, 2013
Wind, dust and grit howled all around the home. Finer dust was being forced through the cracks and crevices of the house. This was the opening scene of a movie The Lady of the House and I were watc...
Gun control, drivers' licenses hold spotlight in Legislature
February 15th, 2013
Gun Control and drivers licenses for illegal immigrants continue dominating the spotlight as the 2013 Legislature's 60-day session passes the midway point.
Club notes — Feb. 17
February 15th, 2013
CCAERCurry County Association of Educational Retirees (CCAER) met Feb. 5 at Furr's Cafeteria. Dianne Davis called the meeting to order. LaNell Leatherwood gave the opening...
On the shelves — Feb. 17
February 15th, 2013
These books are available:Clovis-Carver Public Library"Global Weirdness: Severe Storms, Deadly Heat Waves, Relentless Drought, Rising Seas, and the...
School menus — Feb. 17
February 15th, 2013
Clovis elementary schoolsMonday: President's Day - No SchoolTuesday: Breakfast — Banana Bread. Lunch — Goldfish Turkey and...
Senior happenings — Feb. 17
February 15th, 2013
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St., ClovisSunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. dance at La Casa Senior...
Chicken best seen through rose-colored glasses
February 15th, 2013
All you folks out there with the skills to Google things do this for me.First Google "cows wearing glasses" then Google "pigs wearing glasses" finally, try "chickens wearing glasses."
Creative living: Cookies, tropical flowers to be featured
February 15th, 2013
Information on preparing princess cutout cookies and arranging tropical flowers will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.Cookbook authors Kimber...
ENMU's Sims, McWhorter honored by LSC
February 14th, 2013
RICHARDSON, Texas — Junior second baseman Colton Sims and sophomore thrower Dathan McWhorter of Eastern New Mexico University have earned Lone Star Conference player of the week honors for th...
Those who sow tears of love shall reap joy
February 14th, 2013
Many biblical characters cried tears of love. Joseph wept loudly before he made himself known to his brothers. (Genesis 45:1-3)In Psalm 18:6, David said, “But in my distress I c...
Man arrested for MLK plaque theft
February 14th, 2013
A Clovis man has been arrested and charged in connection with the theft of a plaque of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., and destruction of the plaque with the intent to sell it fo...
TV bounty hunter in Clovis
February 14th, 2013
Reality television star Duane “Dog” Chapman of “Dog the Bounty Hunter” is in Clovis.Chapman is assisting Clovis bailbondsman Hank Bayless in attempting to capture one...
Agape Fellowship International church gets new pastor
February 14th, 2013
Agape Fellowship International Church has a new pastor — Louis Accardi.Accardi, who previously served as a pastor for a Roswell church for seven years and moved to Clovis last August,...
Police Blotter — Feb. 15
February 14th, 2013
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs: Tuesday10:36 a.m.: Caller reported a suspicious person i...
Events Calendar — Feb. 15
February 14th, 2013
TodayAerobics — 7:30 a.m. Portales Recreation Center. $5 per class. Information: 356-8598.Suor Ang...
My Turn — ‘Warm Bodies’ is no superhero movie
February 14th, 2013
I watched the new zombie movie “Warm Bodies” last weekend.I will give the writers and directors props. It is definitely a very different twist on zombies with the story ent...
GOP blocks Hagel vote
February 14th, 2013
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked the nomination of former GOP senator Chuck Hagel as the nation’s next defense secretary over unrelated questions about President Bara...
Local cruisers seek return home
February 14th, 2013
Bethany Cota said she is going to make sure her house is clean and spotless as she awaits for her parents to return to their Portales home. After what they’ve been through, she just wants to...
Editorial: Legislators shouldn't change Constitution to avoid tough c...
February 14th, 2013
Here’s a new motto the New Mexico Legislature is trying on for size: When the going gets tough, the not-so-tough dump it on the state Constitution. How else to explain Sena...
Rights don't change, even if details do
February 14th, 2013
Recently a lot of anti-liberty advocates have tried to justify their opposition to the Second Amendment. They say it is “outdated;” that back when the Bill of Rights...
Fishing report — Feb. 15
February 13th, 2013
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after t...
Zias rout for first two wins of season
February 13th, 2013
Following a nine-game road trip that left them battered and bruised, the Zia softball squad found a familiar get-well card in the University of the Southwest.Junior third baseman Erica Armen...
USDA: Funding available for rural development
February 13th, 2013
Roosevelt County Community Development Corp. Director Doug Redmond says he has a proposal to help stimulate the local economy.He was just waiting on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to hel...
Landowners: Dryness to blame for lesser prairie-chicken population
February 13th, 2013
Farmers and landowners see the biggest impact on the lesser prairie-chicken population as the one thing that’s out of anyone’s control — drought.It was a sentiment expresse...
Police Blotter — Feb. 14
February 13th, 2013
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs:Monday 12:17 p.m.: Call in reference to a dog that was picked...
Events Calendar — Feb. 14
February 13th, 2013
TodayDuct Tape Roses — 4:30 p.m. Portales Public Library. For ages 9-12.Information: 356-3940.Bell...
My Turn — Can’t imagine Portales without Hilliard
February 13th, 2013
I have known Jane Mauk Hilliard for a few years shy of forever. From the beginning there was no question in my mind that, of all the people she knew, I was her favorite.How could...
Special districts allowed in EPCOG under bylaw changes
February 13th, 2013
The Eastern Plains Council of Governments amended bylaws Wednesday and joined others in opposing the listing of the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened or endangered species.The most sign...
NM stations issued emergency zombie alerts
February 13th, 2013
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Two New Mexico stations sent out official emergency alerts this week warning people that dangerous zombies were attack...
Bird listing concerns voiced
February 12th, 2013
Roswell — Landowners across eastern New Mexico want to know in the eyes of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service if the life of a bird is more valuable than their right to provide for their fami...
Rams' rally falls short
February 12th, 2013
LOVINGTON — After trailing virtually all the way, the Portales Rams nearly stole one from rival Lovington Tuesday night.The Wildcats survived a bit of a wild finish to claim a 56-55 wi...
Lady Rams go game up on Lovington
February 12th, 2013
LOVINGTON — It was anything but pretty, the kind of game the Portales Lady Rams have made a habit of winning over the years.Even this one, though, was stranger than usual.Portal...
Obama in State of the Union address: Nation stronger
February 12th, 2013
WASHINGTON — Uncompromising and politically emboldened, President Barack Obama urged a deeply divided Congress Tuesday night to embrace his plans to use government money to create jobs and st...
Text of Obama’s State of the Union address
February 12th, 2013
The text of President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address, released by the White House as prepared for delivery:Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, fellow citiz...
Police Blotter — Feb. 13
February 12th, 2013
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs:Saturday12:18 a.m.: Caller reported a subject with possible ch...
Events Calendar — Feb. 13
February 12th, 2013
TodayAerobics — 7:30 a.m. Portales Recreation Center. $5 per class. Information: 356-8598.Preschoo...
It doesn’t take a filibuster
February 12th, 2013
Lucy promised; she swore. Don’t worry, Charlie Brown, I’m not going to pull the football away from you. Not like all of the other times I’ve done it before.You and I only h...
My Turn — Hilliard has graced all with her dedication
February 12th, 2013
The first time I saw Jane Mauk Hilliard, I literally thought she owned Portales. She looked so regal sitting in former Portales Mayor Orlando Ortega’s classic vehicle during the Roosevelt Cou...
Letter to the editor: Food Bank staff thanks community for generosity
February 12th, 2013
Members of the community packed a local restaurant Jan. 31 to raise funds for the Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico. After a night that included dinner, a live auction and individual donations, more...
Group pushes for ‘veteran’ definition change
February 12th, 2013
Lt. Cmdr. Jack Townsend, a Navy Reserve retiree in Richmond, Va., first became aware a decade ago that he wasn’t considered a military “veteran” under federal law. It&rsquo...
Owners should pony up cost of horse testing
February 12th, 2013
New Mexico’s racino and horse racing industries are hitched at the hip. The racinos need the races to have slots, and the horsemen need a place to run their ponies for prize money.New...
AP source: Body found in rubble of burned cabin
February 12th, 2013
BIG BEAR, Calif. — The extraordinary manhunt for the former Los Angeles police officer suspected of three murders converged Tuesday on a mountain cabin where he was believed to have bar...
Schools open today
February 12th, 2013
The threat of snow in the area was not enough to prompt area school officials to close campuses today.Most area schools, including those in Clovis, Portales, Texico, Melrose and...
PHS basketball capsules — Feb. 11
February 11th, 2013
BOYSPortales 13-8 (1-0 District 4-3A) at Lovington (7-...
Maxprep.com state basketball polls — Feb. 11
February 11th, 2013
BOYS Class 5A1. La Cueva 17-3; 2. Sand...
Samoei, Buchanan pace ENMU
February 11th, 2013
ALBUQUERQUE — Senior Isaiah Samoei led a 2-5 Eastern New Mexico University finish in the men’s mile run while junior Brittany Buchanan paced a 3-6 showing for the Zias in the women&rsqu...
Hounds finish series sweep of Grizzlies
February 11th, 2013
For all the video game-style stats the Eastern New Mexico University offense put up over the weekend, sophomore Ryan Boydstun and junior Kyle Kesmarki made sure the pitching staff was heard from as...
Meetings Watch — Portales Municipal Schools Board of Education
February 11th, 2013
Portales Municipal Schools Board of EducationThe following took place at the Portales Municipal Schools Board of Education meeting Monday in the district Administration Building:...
Portales superintendent stepping down
February 11th, 2013
School board members and employees of Portales Municipal Schools looked surprised and saddened Monday night when Superintendent Randy Fowler announced his retirement.Fowler, who has served a...
Accused kidnapper out on bond
February 11th, 2013
A Portales man accused of kidnapping and beating his wife last week was released on bond from the Roosevelt County Detention Center Monday, according to a detention center officer.Manuel Gon...
Area expecting 2 to 4 inches of snowfall
February 11th, 2013
The Portales and Clovis area is expected to receive about 2 to 4 inches of snow by this morning, according to Accuweather.com, but school and city officials say that is a tale that has been cried o...
Police Blotter — Feb. 12
February 11th, 2013
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs:Thursday12:43 a.m.: Caller reported a suspicious man at their...
Dora School News — Feb. 12
February 11th, 2013
Voice of Democracy WinnerDerek Garcia is the regional winner of the VFW Voice of Democracy contest. Garcia will compete at the national level i...
Events Calendar — Feb. 12
February 11th, 2013
Today The Crossroads of Freedom and Equality: The Emancipation Proclamation and the March on Washington — 2 p.m. Eastern...
My Turn — A privilege to know prominent women
February 11th, 2013
The beauty of the high plains is rugged. Barren landscapes that stretch as far as the eye can see. The rising of the sun, and its majestic setting … we do have incredible sunsets. Wild plums...
Some thoughts on Valentine’s Day and love
February 11th, 2013
Uh oh. It seems that the date for this column should probably indicate its content. Rats! If the whole thing reads like it was written by a Valentine’s Day grinch, I should just plead guilty....
MSU posts win over Zias, pads LSC lead
February 9th, 2013
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Sophomore forward Andrea Carter poured in a season-high 21 points Saturday night and Midwestern State extended its winning streak to 11 and avenged its most recent loss...
Midwestern State snaps Hounds' 4-game win streak
February 9th, 2013
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Midwestern State got a career-high 24 points from senior guard Kevin Grayer and used a 13-0 first-half run to take control en route to an 83-72 Lone Star Conference men...
Zias' rally against UCO falls short
February 9th, 2013
ABILENE, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University’s softball team threw a bit of a scare into 16th-ranked Central Oklahoma on Saturday, but the Zias left Abilene still looking for their fi...
Hounds sweep Adams State in season-opening doubleheader
February 9th, 2013
For Eastern New Mexico University, it was a promising start to the baseball season.For Adams State College, well, the Grizzlies almost pulled one out in their first competition in more than...
Minimum wage choice belongs to individuals
February 9th, 2013
The New Mexico Legislature is kicking around a proposal to increase the state’s minimum wage.Tell us again why the government is involved in a decision that should be left up to busine...
Solidarity needed on prairie chicken front
February 9th, 2013
I have attended several meetings with fellow elected officials from eastern New Mexico concerning the proposed listing of the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species under the Endangered Spe...
Police Blotter — Feb. 10
February 9th, 2013
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs:Feb. 312:20 a.m.: Caller reported an assault, 1700 block of We...
Events Calendar — Feb. 10
February 9th, 2013
TodayThe Shadow Box — 2 p.m.. Main Stage Theater in ENMU’s University Theater Center. General admission is $5 or f...
Road closure information — Feb. 10
February 9th, 2013
Area road construction and closure information for this week:Curry CountyCurry County continues to patch potholes on roads throughout th...
My Turn — Child needs donated blood
February 9th, 2013
For perspective about my problems, I think of 9-year-old Jaelyn Jimenez of Portales.She goes to Lubbock for weekly blood transfusions and chemotherapy for leukemia.She endures a month...
Undersheriff: Sheriff's office won't support firearms ban
February 9th, 2013
Roosevelt County Sheriff Darren Hooker is not alone in his stated refusal to enforce any federal gun ban, including assault weapons.Curry County Undersheriff Wesley Waller says Sheriff Matt...
Nursing degree bill introduced
February 9th, 2013
Sen. Stuart Ingle, R-Portales, has introduced a bill for the appropriation of funds to create a new master's degree in nursing education program at Eastern New Mexico University.SB 216 will...
Students collect shoes for charity
February 9th, 2013
If parents wonder what their children are learning in First United Methodist Church of Portales’ King’s Kids program, it’s to be kind and generous citizens.The nondenominat...
Rams swipe district opener
February 8th, 2013
RUIDOSO — Following a pre-district season full of comebacks that fell short, the Portales Rams did just enough Friday night when it mattered most.The visiting Rams rode a balanced effo...
Clovis holds off Hobbs 61-59
February 8th, 2013
The Clovis Wildcats know they’re by no means in the driver’s seat in District 4-5A. But they are out of Ralph Tasker Arena with a win, and that’s a good Friday night by their stan...
Lady Cats avenge only loss of season
February 8th, 2013
Suffice it to say, the anticipated showdown never materialized.Guards Niki Cordova and Danni Williams hit back-to-back 3-pointers early in the second quarter Friday night and the Class 5A to...
Ranchers, officials predict rising beef prices
February 8th, 2013
A shortage of beef blamed on the worst drought in a half century will likely mean higher prices at the supermarket checkout across eastern New Mexico.
Logan man faces criminal abortion charges
February 8th, 2013
A Logan man accused of beating his six-months pregnant girlfriend is facing criminal abortion charges, according to Tenth Judicial District Attorney Tim Rose.Rose said the Feb. 1 attack has...
McGee: Open sewer brings back memories
February 8th, 2013
I came home from work the other evening to find The Lady of the House, the grandson and our cats staring out the back window, flashing yellow lights reflecting off the glass. The lights were attach...
In search of ponies: Variety of apps aid search for, ownership of dogs
February 8th, 2013
Perhaps the ideal has always been one of those tough dogs, you know, the intelligent looking kind that stands above the knee and has that reserved air of authority that makes its human feel good on...
ENMU basketball capsules — Feb. 9
February 8th, 2013
MEN ENMU (10-11, 7-6 Lone Star Conference) at Midweste...
ACU denies Zias' bid for first win
February 8th, 2013
ABILENE, Texas — The Eastern New Mexico University softball team got relatively close to breaking its season-opening losing streak on Friday. Then the roof fell in.Host Abilene Christi...
Government transparency: Public payroll data available
February 8th, 2013
In an effort to improve government transparency throughout New Mexico, the Rio Grande Foundation has requested and published payroll data for the 35 largest cities throughout New Mexico and all 33...
Our people — Sharing knowledge
February 8th, 2013
Jay Carpenter said he joined the Air Force at age 23 because he was tired of working dead end jobs in his hometown. Carpenter said he was also attracted to the military's opportunities in training...
School menus — Feb. 10
February 8th, 2013
Clovis elementary schoolsMonday: Breakfast — French toast. Lunch — Meat and cheese nachos, garden salad and ranch, mini carrots, applesauce.Tuesday: Break...
Senior happenings — Feb. 10
February 8th, 2013
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St., ClovisSunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m., dance at La Casa Senior...
On the shelves — Feb. 10
February 8th, 2013
These book are available for checkout at the:Clovis-Carver Public LibraryBombshell: Explosive Medical Secrets t...
Anniversaries — Feb. 10
February 8th, 2013
SnipesDennis and RaDonna Snipes celebrated their 50th anniversary on Feb. 8. They were married Feb. 8, 1963, in Clovis, where they have lived and raised their children. RaDo...
Weddings — Feb. 10
February 8th, 2013
Potter/WalkerChrista L. Potter and Chris M. Walker of Leander, Texas, were joined in marriage on Dec. 1, 2012, at Mercury Hall, Austin, Texas.The bride is the daughte...
Reunions — Feb. 10
February 8th, 2013
USS Iwo JimaThe USS Iwo Jima (LPH2/LHD7) shipmates Organization's Reunion is scheduled Oct. 2-6 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in San Diego. For more information call (757) 723-...
Club notes — Feb. 10
February 8th, 2013
Cloud Rainy Day Extension ClubThe Cloud Rainy Day Extension Club will meet 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 13 at Muffley’s Back Door. Lucille Johnson will host the Valentine party a...
Fine-tune your internal truth detector
February 8th, 2013
"It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so." Mark Twain from website: Brainy Quotes.The quotation, so applicable in the ti...
Creative living — Feng Shui, hanging pictures to be featured
February 8th, 2013
Information on creating new space in a garage, providing a Feng Shui atmosphere in the home, and hanging pictures correctly will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" on 9:30 p.m. Tuesday a...
Store owner’s daughter light of my life
February 8th, 2013
Things haven't been the same the last 32 years. Thank goodness.This Valentine's Day 32 years ago I wound up devastated and home alone after I was thrown over for the night on the premise t...
Engagements — Feb. 10
February 8th, 2013
Garrett/SteenSkip and Ginger Garrett of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Abigail Garrett of Panhandle, Texas, to Jason Steen, of Pa...
Police Blotter — Feb. 8
February 7th, 2013
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs:Friday4:27 p.m.: Caller requested an officer in reference to a...
Landowners concerned prairie-chicken status could affect business
February 7th, 2013
Landowners say the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is not considering one of the largest factors in its decision whether to list the lesser prairie-chicken as threatened: The economic impact it woul...
Locals awarded at banquet
February 7th, 2013
More than 150 people rose to their feet Thursday night in the Yam Theatre as Portales resident Vern Witten walked to the front of the room.The event was the Roosevelt County Chamber of Comme...
PHS teams set for district play
February 7th, 2013
Portales High’s basketball teams will play the first two of their four District 4-3A games on the road.Truth be told, neither boys coach Rickie McBroom nor girls coach Clay Stout minds...
Heaven will be sweet when Jesus comes
February 7th, 2013
Hasn’t it been yesterday that our three little boys had their skate board, their basketball and their dogs? Wasn’t it Lance that decided he was going to go away and we found him hiding...
Events Calendar — Feb. 8
February 7th, 2013
TodayAerobics — 7:30 a.m. $5 per class. Portales Recreation Center.Information: 356-8598.Annual Cy...
My Turn — ‘The Wire’ has atypical pacing
February 7th, 2013
Sunday marked an intense and very close Superbowl game with the Ravens beating the 49ers by only three points. I have to admit that I’m not a big football fan, but that was a gam...
Their View: Backing arts wise use of public funds
February 7th, 2013
Albuquerque building contractor and art enthusiast MICK RICH says the arts could hold the key to a small town’s economic revival. Here’s a snippet from a recent column:...
Don’t wait to stand up for rights
February 7th, 2013
How many times have you wished others would “wake up” and realize the importance of some issue? Probably as many times as I have.Libertarian author L. Neil Smith poi...
Elected regents won’t improve universities
February 7th, 2013
It’s just what New Mexico doesn’t need: More down-ballot races or low-turnout elections that politicize important decision-making positions at complex institutions.Yet that...
Zias creep closer to playoff berth
February 6th, 2013
After going the entire season to this point without a double-double, Eastern New Mexico University’s women nearly had three in one game Wednesday night.Freshman post Nelsha Peterson ma...
Fishing Report — Feb. 7
February 6th, 2013
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered...
U.S. 70 road construction concerns councilors
February 6th, 2013
Portales city councilors are wondering when construction workers, who have been working along the U.S. 70 highway for months, will return to work since leaving for break in December. In...
Hounds get late heroics again
February 6th, 2013
Say one thing for Eastern New Mexico University’s Rodney Blackmon — he’s not afraid to take the big shot.For the third time this season, the junior guard from Los Angeles t...
ENMU adds 33 recruits
February 6th, 2013
It was a light day for local prep athletes on National Signing Day, but it was a pretty big one for Eastern New Mexico University football.The Greyhounds added 33 athletes on Wednesday, the...
Events Calendar — Feb. 7
February 6th, 2013
TodayFriends of the Library meeting — Noon. Habitat for Humanity for Roosevelt and Curry Counties Executive Director Joy...
My Turn — Too many choices for remodeling
February 6th, 2013
We are doing a little remodeling work on our house right now, including improvements to a tiny bathroom carved long years ago from a bedroom.When this house was first built, life was simpler...
ENMU National Letter of Intent list
February 6th, 2013
PORTALES, N.M. — Eastern New Mexico University Football Coach Josh Lynn has annou...
Rams beat Texico on final shot again
February 5th, 2013
If nothing else, the Texico Wolverines are getting used to last-second finishes.Playing their third one-point game in five nights, this time the ball bounced against the Wolverines, who won...
Meetings Watch — Portales City Council
February 5th, 2013
The following took place at the Portales City Council bi-monthly meeting Tuesday night:Councilors heard an update on the U.S. 70 construction project from Portales Publ...
School board incumbents win big
February 5th, 2013
The incumbents of Roosevelt County school districts won big Tuesday night as those who ran in contested school board races in Portales and Dora retained their positions. "I just want t...
Meetings Watch — Roosevelt County Commission
February 5th, 2013
The Roosevelt County Commission met Tuesday and took the following action:Approved the Arise sexual assault program new facility construction for the 2013 community blo...
Official: Burglaries increasing
February 5th, 2013
A spokesman for the Roosevelt County Sheriff told county commissioners Tuesday that burglaries are on an unusual upswing. Chief Deputy Malin Parker said sheriff’s deputies and the Port...
Sick weekends leave plenty of TV time
February 5th, 2013
With each passing year, the things I am certain of grow a little bit more:The best grilled cheese sandwiches are made with white bread, but the best peanut butter and jelly sandwiches a...
Events Calendar — Feb. 6
February 5th, 2013
Today Aerobics — 7:30 a.m. $5 per class. Portales Recreation Center.Information: 356-8598.Pre...
My Turn — Stars can’t fix sleepless nights
February 5th, 2013
I’ve been in denial about my sleep problem and it has only gotten worse. I don’t know what’s causing it, but I sure can guess and it rhymes with guess, sort of.I don’...
ENMU basketball capsules — Feb. 6
February 5th, 2013
MENCameron (12-6, 8-4 Lone Star Conference) at ENMU (9...
Christ’s unfailing love is still his gift whenever we fail
February 5th, 2013
The Apostle Peter was about to foul up. And not just a little.Any Christian with an ounce of spiritual sensitivity knows that we all “deny” Christ whenever we choose for self and...
Bar should be raised on PRC qualifications
February 5th, 2013
Last November, 542,928 New Mexicans voted to have the Legislature increase the qualifications to serve on the Public Regulation Commission.In no uncertain terms, 80 percent of the voti...
Sequestration scare tactic failed
February 5th, 2013
Congressional leaders appear to have reached consensus that it is safer politically to allow deep and arbitrary cuts to military budgets than it is to negotiate a large debt-reduction deal that wou...
Salary postings latest effort to promote government transparency
February 5th, 2013
New Mexico’s Rio Grande Foundation, which promotes individual liberty and government transparency, has published payroll data for New Mexico cities and counties.Here’s a portion...
Judge: Texas school finance plan unconstitutional
February 4th, 2013
AUSTIN, Texas — The system Texas uses to fund public schools violates the state’s constitution by not providing enough money to school districts and failing to distribute the money in a...
Roosevelt County School Board Election Sample Ballot
February 4th, 2013
The election is Feb. 5. PortalesPosition 3: Alan W. GrantPosition 4: Antonio Roque Sanchez...
Duplex fire under investigation
February 4th, 2013
Clovis Fire Department officials are continuing to investigate the cause of a Friday afternoon duplex fire in the 800 block of Hinkle Street.No injuries were reported, but Capt. Allan Silver...
CCC displays Taos pioneer art
February 4th, 2013
The paintings of pioneer Taos artists are on exhibit at the Eula Mae Edwards Museum and Gallery at Clovis Community College. The exhibit showcases work from some of the earliest Taos artists...
Elida School News — Feb. 5
February 4th, 2013
Sports4 p.m. today — Elida hosts Fort Sumner junior varsity girls and varsity girls and boys. Thursday, Friday, Sa...
Meetings Watch — Portales City Council meeting agenda
February 4th, 2013
The following items are on the agenda for Portales City Council’s meeting scheduled for 7 tonight:An update on the U.S. 70 construction project.
ENMU spring enrollment record set
February 4th, 2013
Eastern New Mexico University has another record enrollment.A university news release reports 5,222 students enrolled for the spring semester. “This is an increase of 2.7 percen...
Events Calendar — Feb. 5
February 4th, 2013
TodayRoosevelt County Commission meeting — 9 a.m. Roosevelt County Commission Room.Information: 356-5307.
My Turn — Privileged handful in history get to fly
February 4th, 2013
We were flying home from a business trip. I was tired from the busy week, my head was bobbing, and I closed my eyes to take a short nap on the hour-long flight to Albuquerque. The wint...
Gay ban up in air for scouts
February 4th, 2013
Mark Gromley says the controversy surrounding the Boy Scouts of America and its policy regarding the ban on gay members strays away from what the organization is about.Gromley, president of...
ENMU theater to make history
February 4th, 2013
Robert Garcia is one of three Eastern New Mexico University students to make history in the Department of Theater by co-directing the first student-directed production to hit the Main Stage Theater...
A&M International posts 4-3 win over Zias
February 4th, 2013
SAN ANTONIO — A seventh-inning rally cme up short on Sunday and Eastern New Mexico University’s softball team dropped its fifth consecutive game in the season-opening NCAA Division II C...
ENMU tracksters compete in Texas Tech
February 4th, 2013
LUBBOCK — Senior Isaiah Samoei and sophomore Kaspars Briska went 3-5 in the men’s 3,000-meter run in Texas Tech’s season-openng Red Raider Open track meet, ENMU’s firs...
Residents weigh in on which ad was "Super"
February 4th, 2013
Never mind the game. What was your favorite Super Bowl commercial? A few area reactions: David Garcia, 40, assistant manager at a Clovis pizza restaurant:...
Bus driver reports Tucumcari student with gun
February 4th, 2013
New Mexico State Police are investigating an incident involving a teenager accused of possessing a firearm at Tucumcari Middle School.On Jan. 29, a bus driver who had completed his route&nbs...
ENMU baseball team gears for opener
February 2nd, 2013
With a year under their collective belts, second-year Eastern New Mexico University baseball coach Chris Terry believes he and his returning players have a better feel for things in the Lone Star C...
Foes' big innings do in Zias
February 2nd, 2013
SAN ANTONIO — Big innings plagued the ENMU softball team on Saturday.Texas-Permian Basin got a two-run single froom Teleas Marble and a two-run double from Chelsey Morgan in a five-run...
Ravens win — by divine intervention
February 2nd, 2013
Here are a few tidbits to prep you for today’s 47th Super Bowl in New Orleans’ Superdome: • Kick-off between the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers is at 4:30 p.m...
Dora school board candidate profiles
February 2nd, 2013
There are two contested races in Tuesday’s Dora school board election. The Portales News-Tribune asked each candidate six questions. Here are their responses, which were edited fo...
Floyd school board candidate profiles
February 2nd, 2013
There is one contested race in Tuesday’s Floyd school board election.POSITION 1The Portales News-Tribune asked each candidate six questions. Here are their resp...
Long time coming
February 2nd, 2013
It’s been a while since Eastern New Mexico University’s women last won a game, or Abilene Christian had lost one.Even longer was the run the Wildcats were on against ENMU —...
Hounds hold off hard-luck ACU
February 2nd, 2013
Things have changed in a matter of weeks for Eastern New Mexico University in the Lone Star Conference. They’ve gone the other way in a matter of possessions for the Abilene Christian Wildcat...
Portales school board candidate profiles
February 2nd, 2013
There is one contested race in Tuesday’s Portales schooll board elections.The Portales News-Tribune asked each candidate six questions. Here are their responses, which were edited for...
Police blotter — Feb. 3
February 2nd, 2013
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs:Thursday • 8:17 a.m.: Caller had questions about stolen property, police station.
Letter to the Editor: Same-sex couples deserve equal rights
February 2nd, 2013
Regarding Sen. Pat Woods’ proposal to define marriage as between one man and one woman, and his subsequent interview with Clovis Media Inc.:In the interview, Woods stated, “I bel...
Ravens win — by divine intervention
February 2nd, 2013
Here are a few tidbits to prep you for today’s 47th Super Bowl in New Orleans’ Superdome:• Kickoff between the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers is at 4:30 p.m. on CB...
By George, that must be right
February 2nd, 2013
“Mr. President, sir, Mr. President!” The nervous but earnest young reporter catches up to George Washington as the statesman is about to step into the Erstwhile Inn for an appointment w...
Alcohol sales shouldn’t be limited by state
February 2nd, 2013
N ew Mexico fancies itself a business-friendly state. But it doesn’t always act like one. A state senator is trying to improve our image and return a business decision to t...
Events calendar — Feb. 3
February 2nd, 2013
MondayAerobics — 7:30 a.m. $5 per class. Portales Recreation Center.Information: 356-8598.Zumba — 5:15 p.m. $5 per class. Portales Recreation Center.
Prairie chicken listing solution sought
February 2nd, 2013
People wonder how one bird has landowners and wildlife experts in a frenzy, but it’s not necessarily the bird itself that’s causing all the ruckus, but the potential of its extinction.
Class 4A Roswell overpowers Rams
February 1st, 2013
ROSWELL — The Roswell High boys showed why they’re the No. 1 team in Class 4A on Friday night.Senior post Anthony Olguin led four players in double figures with 24 points and the...
Clovis runs past Hope Christian
February 1st, 2013
If his 9-for-9 night at the free throw line or his third-quarter dunk were any indication, senior Drew Cole found his Friday night a lot easier when there wasn’t a defender between him and th...
Lady Cats clobber Artesia
February 1st, 2013
ARTESIA — Clovis High’s girls used a fast start Friday night to breeze to their 13th consecutive victory.Sophomore guard Danni Williams scored 28 points and the Lady Wildcats bui...
Sample ballots — School board elections
February 1st, 2013
Sample ballots for Tuesday’s school board elections in Curry and Roosevelt counties. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Curry County
New ENMU track coach keys on strengths
February 1st, 2013
First-year coach Mike Barbee says he plans to bring a bit of a new approach to Eastern New Mexico University track — hit your best events and hit them hard.The Greyhounds and Zias are...
Souper eats
February 1st, 2013
There is Super Bowl Sunday. But for eastern New Mexico, the warm-up is today’s Salvation Army Souper Bowl.The annual fundraiser offers an enticing array of homemade and slow simmered s...
Senior Happenings — Feb. 3
February 1st, 2013
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St., ClovisSunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. dance at La Casa Senior CenterMonday: 1 p...
Zias drop pair in season-opening tourney
February 1st, 2013
SAN ANTONIO — Brianna Bozon hit a two-out, two-run double in the second inning and pinch-hitter Faith Roberts delivered a two-out, two-run single in the fourth on Friday as St. Edward’s...
School Menus — Feb. 3
February 1st, 2013
Clovis elementary schoolsMonday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. Lunch — Chicken Nuggets, green beans, grape tomatoes...
Creative Living — Gadgetry, ‘clean’ food to be featured
February 1st, 2013
Information on making a kindle cozy, preparing and serving “clean” food and different ways to use grapefruit sections will be the featured topics on “Creative Living”...
On the Shelves — Feb. 3
February 1st, 2013
The following books are available at the: Clovis-Carver Public Library Deat...
Children’s TV morals a concern
February 1st, 2013
The plot of the show was, on the surface, pretty sordid. That actually holds true for all of the several plots going on at the same time. Not sordid in the Nancy Grace sense, or the SVU sens...
Club Notes — Feb. 3
February 1st, 2013
The Altrusa International, Inc. Club of Portales met Jan. 28, with President Nellie Dyer along with 17 members and five guests, Amie Griffith, Aida Smith, Amberlynn Mauldin, Mary Bell Cota an...
Navigation easier than old days
February 1st, 2013
I guess I now have a vehicle with navigation. More accurately, I figured out my smart phone has a navigation app that actually works pretty good.With the hands-free device I bought with Chri...
Clovis man gets prison for 2011 sexual assault
February 1st, 2013
CLOVIS — A Clovis man has been convicted in a sexual assault case and sentenced to five years in prison.A Curry County jury Friday found 27-year-old Mar...
Fire causes major damage to apartments
February 1st, 2013
Clovis firefighters responded to a call about 4:30 p.m. Friday at 803 Hinkle to find heavy flames and smoke coming from an apartment, according to Dale Hand, battalion chief at Clovis Fire Station...
MLK plaque recovered in 'pieces' at recycling facility
February 1st, 2013
Less than two weeks after Clovis residents celebrated Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, a plaque located in a city park was stolen and found destroyed Friday morning.Clovis Police Chief...
In Search of Ponies: Animal legislation
February 1st, 2013
Dog breeds, dog bites, homes for retired K-9s and animal killing contests are some of the animal-related issues that have made their way to the state legislature this year.Regardless of one&...
Grant McGee: When eyes roll
February 1st, 2013
“You and I are going to take out the hearth in front of the fireplace,” said The Lady of the House. She loves home improvement projects.I rolled my eyes.“It’s...
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