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Ram golf teams want to peak late
March 31st, 2004
Pat Crowley used to be the head golf coach for Portales, and now he works for the school as a substitute teacher. Next week, he’ll be a little of both.
Crowley, the current junior varsity coach, is...
Greyhounds lose second straight
March 31st, 2004
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Less than 24 hours after committing 10 errors in a game, the Eastern New Mexico University baseball team turned in an errorless performance Wednesday afternoon against New Mexico H...
Clovis man gets two years for vehicle homicide
March 31st, 2004
A 70-year-old farmer from Melrose on Wednesday was sentenced to two years in state prison for vehicular homicide, despite warnings from his attorney that prison time could be a death sentence.
Distric...
Lawmaker: Gorham situation 'disappointing'
March 31st, 2004
An eastern New Mexico lawmaker said in-party GOP fighting that led to the resignation of the party’s leader is disappointing.
State Sen. Ramsay Gorham on Wednesday resigned as chairwoman of the stat...
ENMU regents announce tuition hike
March 31st, 2004
Eastern New Mexico University officials announced a 6 percent tuition increase during the Board of Regents meeting Wednesday in Ruidoso.
ENMU president Steven Gamble said an increase of 6 percent to t...
Obits April 1
March 31st, 2004
Melton Chambers, 72
Melton Chambers, 72, of Portales, died Wednesday, March 31, 2004, at his home.
Arrangements will be announced by Wheeler Mortuary of Portales. Services are pending.
...
Wayland Baptist snaps ENMU win streak
March 30th, 2004
There were more Es than a scrabble tournament as Eastern New Mexico University kicked, bobbled and booted away its three-game winning streak.
The Greyhounds committed 10 errors Tuesday, helping visiti...
Big brothers, big sisters program stalled while agencies discuss merge...
March 30th, 2004
A two-hour meeting on Tuesday between the local Big Brothers and Big Sisters agency and the Roswell-based agency about a possible merger ended with only an agreement for further discussion.
Meanwhile,...
Student president voice for Eastern
March 30th, 2004
This is in response to an editorial on March 24 titled “Student president best look out for the governor.”
I really enjoyed reading the editorial writing of Managing Editor Mike Linn on my continu...
Shoppers will see changes at Super Save
March 30th, 2004
The building once known as Safeway and more recently as IGA will now be known as Super Save.
Tim Russell, who will be the manager of Super Save, said officials from Russell Inc. are trying to complet...
Officials say man's fall probably an accident
March 30th, 2004
An incident involving an employee who fell 47 feet from a ladder while working at the Garvey Processing plant looks to be an accident, a state safety official believes.
Matt Jackson fell from the lad...
ENMU student killed in car crash
March 30th, 2004
An Eastern New Mexico University sophomore was killed near Amherst, Texas, while heading back from spring break.
Monica Martinez, 20, died Monday morning in a one-vehicle crash on U.S. 84 near the Amh...
Elida News
March 30th, 2004
Birthdays April 1-9
Krysten Howard, Shanna Anthony, Ofelia Jasso, Austin Hamilton, Mirenda Southard, Jaryd Burris, Travis Radcliff and Cary Owens.
Wedding Anniversary
For Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Harris, M...
Floyd News
March 30th, 2004
Transitions
Anniversaries this week: Panny and Pollie Bigler.
Upcoming Events
There will be a Fire Meeting on Thursday at the Fire Department.
Around Town
Toni Whitecotton recently traveled to Albu...
South County News
March 30th, 2004
These cool spells are postponing the planting of corn, etc., on the irrigated lands. Monday morning, at 5:30 a.m., the NBC station in Albuquerque showed Clovis’ temperature at 32 degrees for about 1...
Dora News
March 30th, 2004
Time Alert
Daylight Savings Time will arrive just after midnight on Saturday. On Sunday, there may be a few people late for bible study or worship.
I recall several years ago, one of my nieces and her...
Obits March 31
March 30th, 2004
Sylvia M. Hintz, 95
Sylvia M. Hintz, 95, of Portales, died Monday, March 29, 2004, in Las Cruces.
She was born on Feb. 8, 1909, in House, Territory of New Mexico, to J.H. and Lou Clegg.
She never live...
Hounds complete sweep against St. Mary's
March 29th, 2004
After surpassing last year’s win total a day earlier, Eastern New Mexico completed a three-game sweep of sixth-ranked St. Mary’s on Sunday with a 12-6 victory at Greyhound Field.
The Hounds (14-18...
Obits March 30
March 29th, 2004
Florence Miller, 88
Mrs. Florence Miller, 88, of Portales, died Sunday, March 28, 2004, at her home.
She was born on Feb. 22, 1916, in Elida, to Minnie and Manford Elkins.
She grew up on the family h...
Students share their spring break stories
March 29th, 2004
Eastern New Mexico University students filed back on campus this weekend after a week off for spring break.
Here are a couple of their adventures:
Kenna Stevens,
senior, Albuquerque
“I went on a r...
ENMU Student Profile
March 29th, 2004
Your name: Fabian Guzman
Your classification: Junior
Your major(s): Political Science & History
Your age (and birthdate): August 28, 1982
Your hometown: Lazbuddie, TX
What’s your idea...
IGA could see changes
March 29th, 2004
People expecting to buy their groceries from Hinton’s IGA this weekend instead found it was closed.
The glass windows were decorated with signs which read, “Closed for remodeling. Look for our gra...
Eastern middle of the pack among crime, drug stats
March 29th, 2004
Eastern New Mexico University ranks in the middle of the pack among the state’s four-year colleges and universities for major crimes, liquor and drug law violations.
Universities and colleges submi...
Spring Fling to feature music, comedy
March 29th, 2004
Spring break ended Monday for Eastern New Mexico University students, but the office of Student Activities and Organizations is giving students a week-long chance to soak up a little more in the form...
Lady Rams take third place in Dexter
March 27th, 2004
After getting blanked Friday, the Lady Ram softball team made up for it on Saturday.
Portales took third place in the Dexter Tournament, blowing out Eunice 21-3 Saturday in five innings.
The Lady Rams...
Viewers should demand more from TV viewers
March 27th, 2004
Well, here we are at the end of March. Another month has passed without the world going to Helena in a handcart — the good people of Montana must feel relieved.
Putting such silliness aside, I nee...
Reunions are hazardous to your health
March 27th, 2004
Here’s a knee jerker for you nostalgia buffs — beware of reunions! They’re hazardous to your mental health and won’t do your liver any favors either.
I recently participated in a reunion of so...
Library presentation enlightens audience with women's history
March 27th, 2004
She spoke of adobe homes and branding cattle. Crooked sheriffs and the Lincoln County War. Billy the Kid and his regulators.
Nisha Hoffman, sporting a long dress and black-laced gloves, told about 40...
Researchers look into manure-based energy
March 27th, 2004
Nothing goes to waste. Not even waste goes to waste. Not anymore, at least.
Researchers at New Mexico State University are investigating a more efficient method of creating electric energy out of man...
PNT staff awarded at press contest
March 27th, 2004
PNT staff
AMARILLO — The (Texas) Panhandle Press Association on Saturday awarded five honors to Portales News-Tribune staff members at its annual awards banquet.
PNT photographer Lisa Sonnenschein...
Obits March 28
March 27th, 2004
DeWayne Bryant, 58
DeWayne Bryant, 58, of Clovis died Saturday, March 27, 2004, at his home.
He was born April 12, 1945, in Carrizozo to Annie Ruth and Leonard Bryant.
He grew up in Portales, graduati...
Area Big Brothers, Big Sisters officials to discuss merger
March 27th, 2004
Local Big Brothers and Big Sisters officials are hoping a meeting on Tuesday with the Roswell agency will ease tensions between the two entities and get the Clovis agency back up and running.
The Clov...
Selena will not be forgotten
March 25th, 2004
Some people remember exactly what they were doing when JFK was shot on Nov. 22, 1963, or exactly what they were doing on Sept. 11, 2001.
I remember exactly what I was doing on March 31, 1995.
I was...
Lady Ram softball routs Ruidoso
March 25th, 2004
DEXTER — The Portales High softball team got off to a fast start and never looked back in a 15-2 rout of Ruidoso to start play in the Dexter Tournament.
Portales (3-2) led 6-0 after two innings agai...
Errors prove costly for Hounds
March 25th, 2004
LIBERAL, Kan. — Fort Hays State jumped on Eastern New Mexico University starter Jimmy Wells early and took advantage of four Greyhounds errors for a 9-3 victory Thursday afternoon.
The Hays, Kan.-ba...
Floyd mixes music with memories
March 25th, 2004
Jim Hill was part of the Floyd Country Jamboree family. The Portales resident spent many years singing a wide-variety of harmony music and strumming his guitar for music lovers. But this year Hill was...
Easter play to answer questions about Gibson's film
March 25th, 2004
When David Walstad, minister of music and senior adults at Parkland Baptist Church in Clovis, was studying music in seminary, he and his wife chose to attend a large church near Southwestern Baptist T...
Spring into action with good seeds
March 25th, 2004
I think I’m the only woman who can grow weeds year-round. They seem to thrive in snow and freezing temperatures. However, they don’t bother me until spring arrives.
I have all kinds. Some weeds ha...
Obits March 26
March 25th, 2004
Ken Bedinger, 60
Ken Bedinger, 60, of Portales died Thursday, March 25, 2004, at his home.
He was born on June 3, 1943, in Portales to Lillie and Andrew E. Bedinger.
His family moved to Portales in 19...
Huffman answers construction questions
March 24th, 2004
Roosevelt County Community Development Corporation and Portales contractors have heard a buzz from Portales residents concerned about local jobs going to Clovis constructors for the new Roosevelt Coun...
Setting it straight
March 24th, 2004
The PNT’s Wednesday edition listed the wrong phone number people should contact to make donations to the Portales Skate Park Organization. People interested in making donations can call 769-3237. ...
Taxpayers keep airport up and running.
March 24th, 2004
Airport officials have managed to keep the Portales Municipal Airport in tip-top shape thanks to grant money even after a subpar year in revenues.
The airport pulled in almost $83,000 in revenues in 2...
ENMU student body president may want to sit this battle out
March 23rd, 2004
Good ole Bob Cornelius has taken aim at Gov. Bill Richardson. The Eastern New Mexico University student body president and director of Associated Students of New Mexico is a little perturbed by Richar...
Lady Rams prep for Dexter tourney
March 23rd, 2004
Spring break ends early for the Portales High softball team, as it resumes playThursday in the Dexter Tournament.
Portales (2-2) plays against District 4-3A rival Ruidoso in an 8 a.m. game, one of thr...
Wallace belts two homers in Hound win
March 23rd, 2004
ALVA, Okla. — Junior right-hander Jesse Garcia-Perez pitched five innings of three-hit relief and junior Mark Wallace belted a pair of solo home runs as Eastern New Mexico University’s baseball te...
Elida News
March 23rd, 2004
Elida News
Birthdays March 27 - 31
Gene Creighton, Dustin Anthony, Laura Southard, Doris Wall, Charlie Taylor, Trent Bilberry, Ike Good, Heather Husted, Brad Oder and Billie Rains.
Anniversaries: Adam...
Floyd News
March 23rd, 2004
Birthdays this week: Stephannie Lee
Floyd Country Jamboree
The 54th Annual Floyd Country Jamboree will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. All sho...
Dora News
March 23rd, 2004
The fruit blossoms are beautiful now since the weather has been so warm lately; however, remember there was “thunder and lightening” on February 28, so there is supposed to be ice in April, as the...
South County News
March 23rd, 2004
The fertilizer trucks and loaders are busy cleaning dairy farm lots and stocking or piling in fields for next spring. Residents here say most of the already cured has been spread. Won’t be many days...
Obits March 24
March 23rd, 2004
Ralph Helms
Services: 2 p.m. (CST) today at DeArman Funeral Home of Wynnewood, Okla.
Ralph Murray Helms, 81, of Wynnewood, Okla., died Saturday, March 20, 2004, at Pauls Valley General Hospital in Pa...
Civilian pilot makes emergency landing at Cannon
March 23rd, 2004
A civilian pilot suvived because Cannon Air Force Base took emergency steps to guide his damaged plane to Cannon’s runways during severe weather on March 12, according to Col. Robert Yates, 27th Fig...
Mayor plans housing goals for Portales
March 23rd, 2004
Portales Mayor Orlando Ortega has 20/20/20 vision. He wants 20 new homes for 20 new homeowners in 20 months.
Ortega said he is aggressively pursuing an affordable housing program, something that may...
PHS student to advise governor
March 22nd, 2004
Gov. Bill Richardson has many advisors. On Monday he added Portales High School’s Joderick Rodriquez to the list.
Richardson swore in Rodriquez and 56 other high school students to the New Mexico Yo...
Gunshot to head kills Clovis man
March 22nd, 2004
A Clovis man has been arrested and charged with an open count of murder in the shooting death of a 19-year-old Clovis resident, said Lt. Jimmy Glascock, public information officer for the New Mexico...
Officials find booby traps after standoff
March 22nd, 2004
Booby traps left behind after a hostage standoff in Friona prompted local officials to call Cannon Air Force Base on Sunday for help.
SWAT officers discovered the devices when attempting to enter the...
Injuries give new Hound players opportunity
March 22nd, 2004
BLACKWATER DRAW — Several veterans are nursing injuries during Eastern New Mexico University’s spring football drills, but coach Bud Elliott and his staff aren’t too concerned.
It just gives the...
One year after war's start leaves stories to tell
March 22nd, 2004
It’s been a year since the war in Iraq began. While many servicemembers assigned to the initial assault have rotated back home, some are still deployed in Iraq, some have been sent there more recent...
ENMU track team has solid showing
March 22nd, 2004
LUBBOCK — Eastern New Mexico University’s track squads opened the regular season in the Texas Tech Invitational on Saturday, and coach Eric Boll came away impressed with several performances.
For...
Hounds lose in blowout fashion
March 22nd, 2004
ALVA, Okla. —Eastern New Mexico’s start to a five-game, four-day road trip couldn’t have been worse.
Northwestern Oklahoma State pounded seven home runs off two Hounds pitchers, including a pair...
Local teen awarded for investment skills
March 22nd, 2004
A teen with familiy in Portales recently won a national marketing contest by investing in some of the nation’s retail giants.
Whitney Sepeda, 15, of Effort, Penn., and two other classmates at the Mo...
Spring break busy time for Floyd, Dora baseball squads
March 22nd, 2004
The Dora Coyotes have been to the state baseball tournament. The Floyd Broncos want to get there as well, and do a little bit more.
Coming off of a 4-12 record, the Broncos are setting their sights hi...
Curry County officials release salary info to newspaper
March 22nd, 2004
Curry County officials on Friday supplied employee salary and benefits information as requested by the Clovis News Journal — but the paper’s officials said Monday their dispute is not over.
The ne...
Lucero preached honesty, respect to sons, daughters
March 22nd, 2004
Charlie Lucero, a music-lover, was best defined by family members as a giving, hard-working man with a great sense of humor.
Lucero died on March 7 at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis. He was...
Portales girls tennis team takes first in Roswell
March 20th, 2004
ROSWELL — The Portales girls tennis team lost only five flights in five matches en route to a first-place finish in Roswell Friday and Saturday.
The Lady Rams (13-2) competed in a round-robin tourna...
Lady Ram softball sweeps Eunice
March 20th, 2004
EUNICE — The Portales Lady Rams softball team picked up their first two wins of the season in convincing fashion, outlasting Eunice 17-7 in nine innings in the opener and 15-1 in the nightcap.
“Th...
Zias drop four against Angelo State
March 20th, 2004
Getting to play at home for the first time more than six weeks wasn’t enough to help Eastern New Mexico University’s softball team Friday.
The Zias hung tough through a near-four-hour marathon in...
Abilene Christian sweeps Hounds
March 20th, 2004
After watching his team get swept in a three-game series at home by Abilene Christian, Eastern New Mexico University baseball coach Phil Clabaugh said he’s disappointed but not discouraged.
The Grey...
PHS wins award for yearbook staff
March 20th, 2004
The 2002/2003 Portales High School yearbook staff recently won an honorable mention after placing in the top 10 percent of 8,000 schools publishing annuals through Talyor Publishing Company.
Yearbooks...
A chance to become health aware at fair
March 20th, 2004
A father, Casey Najera of Clovis, held his baby in his arms as he listened to information about parenting.
He was at the Health Fair held by the Clovis News Journal on Saturday at 21st and Prince Stre...
Public Record March 21
March 20th, 2004
The following certificates of marriage were recently filed in the Roosevelt County Courthouse:
Steve A. Woods, 25, and Adriana Munoz, 22, both of Portales.
The following criminal dispositions were re...
ENMU professor honored by governor
March 20th, 2004
Julia Rosa Lòpez-Emslie’s answering machine has messages in English and Spanish. Those who know her as a strong advocate of bilingual education and multi-cultural programs understand why.
Gov. Bill...
Officials examine why more don't run for office
March 20th, 2004
Voters expecting to find plenty of choices for House and Senate seats on the upcoming June 1 primary and Nov. 2 general election may be in for a surprise — their choices are severely limited.
There...
Arnold bows out of race for probate judge
March 20th, 2004
For all intensive purposes, Nancy Gentry’s title as probate judge will remain the same for another four years.
Her only challenger Municipal Judge Fred Arnold bowed out of the race on Thursday, leav...
Floyd musicians ready for annual jamboree
March 20th, 2004
Our neighbors to the west are only days away from the music festival known as the Floyd Lions Country Jamboree. The 54th Annual Floyd Country Jamboree swings into action at 7 p.m. on Thursday with a t...
Black history deserves more than February
March 20th, 2004
Since Saturday was the vernal equinox, the first day of spring (according to the calendar anyway), I have an easy choice for a topic this week. Of course, as we all know by now, that means I’ll go o...
Keep it simple and stick with Roy G. Biv
March 20th, 2004
Because I was so successful last week eliminating the brouhaha about gay marriages, I’m willing today to wrestle with an even thornier topic — the names of colors.
What I’m saying is, if you do...
A man is worth his salt if he works hard
March 18th, 2004
God’s blood covenant is chief of his wonderful provision for man, but this column is about another covenant our wonderful God provides.
My grandfather used to say, “A man is worth his salt if he w...
Spring has sprung and winter sales have begun
March 18th, 2004
You know what tomorrow is, right?
Yes, it’s Saturday.
Yes, it’s also the first day of spring break. Hurrah! Surah! Surah!
Saturday is also the first official day of spring, and you know what that...
Ceremony to honor Bombers
March 18th, 2004
The Booth-Powell Bombers love softball, and they love Portales. Saturday gives them an opportunity to give their thanks to both.
The 1966 Booth-Powell Bombers, a Portales fastpitch softball team that...
Grant intended for street repairs denied
March 18th, 2004
New Mexico Community Development Council members rejected a block grant of $496,000 on Wednesday to help Portales projects in various street repairs around the city.
The $496,000 would have gone to s...
Health fair to educate residents
March 18th, 2004
Dan Otero, a physician assistant at Trinity Family Medicine, said Clovis is an average city that can do much better in terms of health.
“We want people to be able to brag about the health of Clovis...
OSHA inspects Garvey after worker takes fall
March 18th, 2004
A state health and safety group is inspecting the local Garvey Processing plant after an employee fell 47 feet from a ladder over two weeks ago and shattered his tailbone and vertebrae.
Matt Jackson f...
Point guards are the priority for Greyhounds
March 17th, 2004
From four wins in his first season to its first NCAA Division II tournament bid in 11 years this season, the Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball program has made steady progress under fou...
Obits Mar. 18
March 17th, 2004
Alice Ann Keever, 74
Alice Ann Gonzales Keever, 74, of Fort Sumner, died Monday, March 15, 2004, at Lovelace Medical Center in Albuquerque.
She was born on May 21, 1929, in Hooker, Okla., to Elias and...
Water officials add more to Ute project
March 17th, 2004
MELROSE — The board of the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority voted Wednesday to add three more construction efforts to the Ute Water Project, raising the cost of the project by $10 million.
T...
Rams sweep Clovis in tennis
March 16th, 2004
CLOVIS — The Portales tennis teams each took care of business Tuesday against Clovis, upping their season records to 8-2 for each side.
The Portales boys won by a 7-2 count, while the girls took a 6...
Elida News
March 16th, 2004
Birthdays March 20-26
Earl Parkinson, Vernell Powell, Becky Winter, Kaitlyn Bird, Brad Good, Debbie Welch, Jacque Moore Schaap, Ruth Ann Riley, Jody Winders, Taylor Fraze and Christopher Rogers.
Anni...
Floyd News
March 16th, 2004
Birthdays this week
Jacob Nixon
Anniversaries
James and Toni Whitecotton
News and events
• Floyd’s spring break will be next week.
• The Floyd Lions Club Country Jamboree is scheduled March...
Dora News
March 16th, 2004
It’s great when the dry land farmers can say it’s too wet to do anything. Of course we still need lots more rain in the whole area, but sometime it’s best to let the moisture go down some before...
South County News
March 16th, 2004
The Milnesand area farmers and ranchers are happy and thankful for the 2-3 inches of moisture they have received over the past few weeks. The grass is starting to come to life already. Maybe it won’...
Four running for county commissioner
March 16th, 2004
Tuesday was the last day for people to declare their candidacy for Roosevelt County positions, and one particular position received a lot of attention.
There are four candidates for the District 2 co...
Obits March 17
March 16th, 2004
Verna Chandler, 86
Verna Chandler, 86, of Las Cruces, died Sunday, March 14, 2004, at her home.
She was born on Jan. 20, 1918, in Seminole, Okla., to Emma and Joe Ginnings.
She was a lifelong member o...
DA candidates among many filing for a chance in statewide county elect...
March 16th, 2004
The Brett Carter-Matt Chandler race has officially begun.
On Tuesday, both Chandler and Carter filed their appropriate papers with the New Mexico Secretary of State in Santa Fe for the 9th Judicial Di...
City council talks water wells, computers
March 16th, 2004
Mayor Orlando Ortega and city council members discussed the goals for water wells and a Wide Area Network for computers in all of the city’s department in Tuesday’s city council meeting.
Ortega s...
Commissioners discuss overcrowded jails
March 16th, 2004
The ongoing issue with overcrowding at the Roosevelt County Detention Center took precedence in Tuesday’s Roosevelt County Commission meeting.
The commissioners viewed a four-minute presentation fr...
A changing of the guard for Portales
March 15th, 2004
A few coaches in Class 3A might take a trip down to Portales in May — you know, just to make sure Kassandra Richards, Roni Gomez and Erika Cook do indeed graduate from Portales High School.
Portales...
Portales tennis teams cruise past Hereford
March 15th, 2004
CLOVIS — The Portales High boys and girls tennis teams pushed their records to 7-2 overall Monday, taking a pair of 9-0 wins against Hereford.
The matches were part of a three-team set previously sc...
Zia softball on a roll
March 15th, 2004
TUCSON, Ariz. — First-year Eastern New Mexico University softball coach Kevin Blaskowski is hoping the Zias can carry the momentum of a 3-0 weekend in the Tucson Invitational into the start of Lone...
ENMU Student Profile
March 15th, 2004
Your name: Amanda Jo Bassett
Your classification: Sophomore
Your major: Psychology with a minor in Communications.
Your age (and birthdate):19 August 24, 1984
Your hometown: Edgewood, New Mexico
What...
CNJ sues county over pay records
March 15th, 2004
Curry County’s attorney is using an inaccurate interpretation of the New Mexico Public Records Act to justify withholding county pay records, an attorney for the Clovis News Journal said on Monday.
...
Obits Mar. 16
March 15th, 2004
Leonard Fenton, 78
Leonard Fenton, 78, of Portales died Saturday, March 13, 2004, at Covenant Lakeside Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born on May 7, 1925, in Ponca City, Okla., to Katherine and Roy...
Greyhounds bow out in first round of regional
March 13th, 2004
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Northwest Missouri State outscored Eastern New Mexico University 28-8 over the final 9 1/2 minutes of the first half and the Bearcats went on to a 77-57 victory over the Greyho...
Portales tennis sweeps in Roswell
March 13th, 2004
ROSWELL — Rain was about the only thing that could stop the Portales High Tennis teams in Roswell.
The boys lost only four flights in three matches over a weekend round-robin tournament, while the g...
Hounds split games with Tarleton
March 13th, 2004
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — What started out as potentially a big weekend for the Eastern New Mexico University baseball team fizzled out in one nightmarish inning.
The Greyhounds were seeking a Lone Star...
Public Record March 14
March 13th, 2004
The following certificates of marriage were recently filed in the Roosevelt County Courthouse:
Anderson A. Parks, 45, and Anna Lacreeca Kendrick, 36, both of Portales.
The following criminal disposit...
Obits March14
March 13th, 2004
Leonard Fenton, 78
Leonard Fenton, 78, died Saturday, March 13, 2004, at Covenant Lakeside Medical Center in Lubbock.
Services will be officiated by the Rev. Jim Maxwell at Trinity Life Center, former...
Years fly by when you're having fun
March 13th, 2004
Well, here’s my 52nd column in this space. I suppose that means I’ve been doing this for a year now.
Is it my imagination, or does each year go by a bit faster than the previous one? Maybe it jus...
The game of matrimony is never easy
March 13th, 2004
Today’s discussion deals with the thorny problem of certain couples fighting to get married, while others are wanting to remain single but together.
Is that clear? Well, leave it to the Irish to su...
State lawmakers seeking re-election
March 13th, 2004
Many eastern New Mexico lawmakers described this year’s 30-day Legislative session as the worst and most difficult of their political careers.
But the challenging session that ended a month ago hasn...
ENMU student competes for Miss New Mexico
March 13th, 2004
Aleiha Applegarth is not your typical Miss New Mexico contestant. When she was in elementary school, competing in the Miss America Pageant was the furthest thing from her mind.
“Growing up, I though...
Candidates prepare for county elections
March 13th, 2004
The filing day for those wishing to fill two seats on the Roosevelt County Commission will be on Tuesday, and so far one commissioner has pledged to run for reelection and another is undecided.
Other...
Quintero knew meaning of a hard day's work
March 12th, 2004
Florentino Quintero was a man who enjoyed everything, but was not mischievous and never looked for trouble, according to family and friends.
Quintero died on Jan. 14 at his home at the young age of 3...
Simpson goes all-out to help elderly
March 12th, 2004
Mary Jane Simpson has served two years as an Americorp VISTA for the Portales Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. Her supervisor Vonnie Banther says she is a vital part of the team, and has helped...
Having fun on and off the court
March 11th, 2004
ALBUQUERQUE — Ashleah Richards goes as hard to the buffet line as she does to the boards. Classmate Joni Brakebill is no slouch either when it comes to piling food on a plate.
“It’s free food,...
Portales State Tournament Notes
March 11th, 2004
On the sidelines
Sophomore Megan Kabrick has become a student of the game since her season-ending knee injury in late December.
Assistant coach Greg Poynor said Kabrick has handled the setback well.
...
Hounds ready for challenge
March 11th, 2004
It took a couple of days, but Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball coach Shawn Scanlan thinks the Greyhounds have recovered mentally from their disappointing first-round loss at home to So...
Atwood trades his ropes for notes
March 11th, 2004
Editor’s Note: This story is part of a periodical series about former athletes from the surrounding area.
Roping has taken a back seat to singing for former Eastern New Mexico University team roper...
Watters somewhat declawed as Lady Cats coach
March 11th, 2004
ALBUQUERQUE — His salt-and-pepper hair isn’t the only thing that has changed about Miles Watters as he’s grown older.
The differences are subtle as the hundreds of shades of white paint, but th...
Student reacts to bombing in Spain
March 11th, 2004
A Portales resident spent part of Thursday morning making emergency calls to relatives in Spain to make sure none of them were among the more than 190 killed and 1,400 injured there by a series of ter...
Jacobs sentenced to probation in sex case
March 11th, 2004
Judge Teddy Hartley sentenced John Jacobs, 21, of Clovis to 18 months probation Thursday morning in Curry County District Court on a single count of attempted criminal sexual penetration. The charge s...
County United Way groups join forces
March 11th, 2004
Board members of the Roosevelt County United Way voted on Thursday to pursue a joint venture with United Way’s Clovis branch, but not without the dissent of a longtime member.
Sharon King, who had b...
Volunteer brings scouts closer to God
March 11th, 2004
John Schonberger says he has a simple reason for being involved with the Boy Scouts of America for nearly 51 years.
“A three-letter word is fun. If it’s not fun I don’t want to do it,” Schonbe...
Take the bridge to heaven
March 11th, 2004
I have always wanted a garden bridge, but not a pond with fish in it. The fish could eat the mosquitoes, but my cats could eat the fish. So I just wanted a cute little bridge in the backyard. To look...
The older you get, the easier it is to learn
March 11th, 2004
Well, I’m now halfway through my first full-time semester back in college after 13 years of working in the “real” world.
I’d be lying if I said I haven’t cracked open a book since walking o...
Former Portales grad leads 4A Wildcats
March 10th, 2004
Thursday afternoon saw Ike Montoya doing the same thing a lot of Portales High alumni were doing in Albuquerque — watching a semifinal win by the Lady Rams.
Today, though, Montoya’s at The Pit on...
United Way merger draws optimism, concerns
March 10th, 2004
Roosevelt County United Way board members will meet at noon today to discuss joining forces with the Curry County United Way. Many RCUW officials are enthusiastic about the merger. Others are concerne...
Vandals damage school
March 10th, 2004
Vandals broke into Broad Horizons either Tuesday evening or early Wednesday morning, causing $700 in damage to glass windows and a glass door, police said Wednesday.
The individual or individuals brok...
Lawmakers seek special session
March 10th, 2004
Republican lawmakers are pushing for a special legislative session. They want to discuss a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriages.
But area legislators are doubtful the session is going t...
Elida moves on to 1A semifinals
March 9th, 2004
ALBUQUERQUE — Coming out of the locker room at halftime, the Elida girls basketball team Tuesday was greeted by a chant of “offense, offense” from its supporters.
Perhaps the Tigers’ fans knew...
Roadrunners the team to beat in 1A
March 9th, 2004
Temple Baptist’s next close game this season will be its first.
The defending Class 1A state runnerup Roadrunners have cruised to a 29-0 record heading into today’s 8 p.m. 1A boys state quarterfin...
Greyhounds edge Highlands
March 9th, 2004
Joey Aguilar’s one-out, bases-loaded squeeze bunt drove in Mark Wallace with the winning run in the bottom of the ninth Tuesday night as Eastern New Mexico University edged New Mexico Highlands 7-6...
Writing speaks about people, says local woman
March 9th, 2004
Handwriting analysis can be an in-depth, life-long study or entertainment.
That’s how Carol Durepos, 67, of Clovis views it. She has studied the art since 1983, she said.
“Handwriting can convey h...
Portales students win science fair awards
March 9th, 2004
Three Portales Junior High School students and a Portales home-schooled ninth grader placed at Saturday’s 44th Southeastern New Mexico Regional Science Fair at Eastern New Mexico University.
Audra...
Floyd News
March 9th, 2004
Birthdays this week: Ferrell Odom; Chance Chenault (18); Amy Thompson (2)
News and Events
• Floyd School’s Spring Break will be March 22 - 26.
• The Floyd Lions Club Country Jamboree will...
Elida News
March 9th, 2004
Birthdays March 13 - 19:
Beth Hamilton, David Craig, Chance Chenault, Betty Moore, Misty Rains, Chris Anthony, Payton Terry, Rana Terry and Zachary Graves. Sorry to John Rains, who was left out of la...
Dora News
March 9th, 2004
Residents here said Monday was a super-beautiful day. Only a slight breeze part of the day and it was so warm even short sleeves and no jacket was perfect, residents said.
Desert Reign
The country gos...
South County News
March 9th, 2004
The grass on local ranches should start showing some green soon if the moisture holds out and it continues to warm up. But, remember there is supposed to be a freeze in April according to the old Indi...
Obits March 10
March 9th, 2004
F.C. Villanueva
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Villanueva.
Florian C. Villanueva, 83, of Villanueva died Sunday, March 7, 2004.
He was born on April 29, 1920, in Villan...
Mayor sticking to local politics — for now
March 9th, 2004
For the next two years the only offices Mayor Orlando Ortega will hold will be in his hometown of Portales.
The Democrat on Tuesday made public his decision to not seek the District 66 position with t...
State speech, debate tournament heading to ENMU
March 9th, 2004
Young public speakers from across the state will flock to Eastern New Mexico University for the 2004 New Mexico State High School Speech Tournament from Thursday through Saturday.
“This gives studen...
Sci-fi fans to gather for lecture
March 9th, 2004
Space, the final frontier: An everyday cliche for Star Trek fans, a creative compartment in the mind of Jack Williamson.
Space exploration will be in the minds of those participating in the Jack Willi...
Free gun locks can put the safety on
March 9th, 2004
Area law enforcement agencies received free gun locks on Tuesday from the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Local residents can pick up the safety locks at the Portales Police Department or the Roo...
Class 1A girls: Road goes through Des Moines
March 8th, 2004
In a literal sense, the road to the Class 1A girls state basketball tournament goes through Albuquerque, with games at Valley High, Rio Grande High, West Mesa High and The Pit.
In a figurative sense,...
West Texas takes two of three from Greyhounds
March 8th, 2004
Eastern New Mexico University senior left-hander Ian Thurman-Kelly pitched a strong eight innings in just his second start of the season and the Greyhounds salvaged a double-header split with rival We...
Buzard named LSC South Coach of the year
March 8th, 2004
RICHARDSON, Texas — Dan Buzard was named the Lone Star Conference South Coach of the Year for leading the Zias to a surprising season in which they were tied for the division until the final week an...
Zia tennis team drops pair over weekend
March 8th, 2004
ABILENE, Texas — The Eastern New Mexico University women’s tennis team took a pair of losses against quality competition over the weekend, losing to Abilene Christian 9-0 on Friday and to Hardin-S...
Board approves security system for schools
March 8th, 2004
School officials believe a security system for all public schools will be in place by the beginning of next school year.
The Portales School Board accepted a security evaluation summary by Energy Cont...
ENMU officials plan campus improvements
March 8th, 2004
Fixing a leaky roof and conducting constructional upgrades to another building at Eastern New Mexico University were the topics of discussion at the ENMU Board of Regents meeting on Monday.
Recent ra...
ENMU Student Profile
March 8th, 2004
Your name: Tracy Chavez
Your classification: Graduate student
Your major: Communication
Your age (and birthdate): 22 (10-25-81)
Your hometown: Albuquerque
What’s your idea of a perfect day?
“...
Regents OK branch status for Ruidoso
March 8th, 2004
The Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents approved a resolution supporting branch campus status for the Ruidoso Instructional Center on Monday during the Board of Regents meeting.
For Ruidos...
Obits Mar 9
March 8th, 2004
Charlie Lucero, 81
Mr. Charlie Lucero, 81, of Portales, died Sunday, March 7, 2004, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born on Feb. 6, 1923, in Trementina, to Juliana and Gaspar Lucer...
Cannon awarded first for safety
March 8th, 2004
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — Cannon’s 27th Fighter Wing added another award in February to its increasing stack: the Colombian trophy, given each year to the base rated best in the Air Force for safety...
Vail makes return to Portales
March 6th, 2004
Basketball took Matt Vail from Grants to Portales to Las Vegas, N.M., to Montana and back to Grants.
For one night, it brought him back to Portales as well.
Vail, a former standout for the Eastern New...
Greyhounds to find out fate tonight
March 6th, 2004
After having to sit and wait for several days, the Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team will find out its fate in the NCAA Division II tournament tonight.
Selections for the eight-tea...
Melrose upsets Floyd in Region B
March 6th, 2004
FLOYD — The last time Casey Pack won two games in a row at Floyd, it gave his team a regional championship.
History repeated itself over the weekend, but this time Pack was coaching the Melrose Buff...
Rams hit way to 3-0 mark
March 6th, 2004
The Portales Ram baseball team started hitting, and only the 10-run rule stopped them.
The Rams improved to 3-0 on the season, behind a 12-0, 19-4 doubleheader win against Las Vegas Robertson Saturday...
PHS tennis teams split Saturday matches
March 6th, 2004
Both Portales teams split a pair of home matches Saturday, moving them to 3-2 on the season.
The Ram boys defeated Amarillo Caprock 7-2 in their opener, but dropped a 9-0 decision in the second match...
Zias struggle in pool play
March 6th, 2004
IRVING, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University struggled in pool play on Friday and Saturday in the National Fast-pitch Coaches Association’s Division II Leadoff Classic, losing three close games.
...
Fort Sumner holds off Elida
March 6th, 2004
SANTA FE — Fort Sunner beat Elida 47-24 in the Class 1A Region B title game Saturday, one night after both teams had easy victories to earn state tournament berths.
Sandy Fortner had 13 to lead Fort...
Contest buzzing with excitement
March 6th, 2004
Twenty-nine words into the 13th round, Zach Gillooly of Clovis won the regional spelling bee Saturday at Clovis Community College.
The 12-year-old seventh-grader from Yucca Junior High School won by c...
City goes over five years without homicide
March 6th, 2004
It’s a quarter till 2 on Saturday morning and downtown Portales is in deep slumber. With the exception of truckers and the isolated university party, the city is as calm and serene as a Louisiana sw...
ENMU upgrades social work study
March 6th, 2004
Eastern New Mexico University officials are working toward accreditation of a social work program, which will enable students to enter the field of social work as licensed professionals.
The social w...
Lady Rams win regional title
March 5th, 2004
There was never much of a celebration for Grants to delay.
Sophomore post Morgan Hill had 25 points to lead all scorers in Portales’ 61-42 win over Grants, giving the host Lady Rams the Class 3A Reg...
Alexander made friends anywhere he traveled
March 5th, 2004
By Tony Parra
PNT Staff Writer
Tony_Parra@link.freedom.com
The local dances weren’t just for hip wiggling for the social, gentle and charismatic Calvin Alexander, family and friends said.
Alexander,...
Obituary, March 5
March 4th, 2004
Wilma Genola Sweat Clary
Services: 2 p.m. (CST) Saturday at Resthaven Memorial Park in Lubbock.
Wilma Genola Sweat Clary, 95, of Lubbock died on Wednesday, March 3, 2004, at Carillon Senior Living Ca...
Judge content with Carter's explanation
March 4th, 2004
Curry County Magistrate Judge Richard Hollis said Thursday he is satisfied with reasons District Attorney Brett Carter provided for prosecutors missing recent court appearances.
But Carter said he’s...
Commission to honor personable pastor
March 4th, 2004
A pastor who served more than 50 years in six local Southern Baptist churches will be honored with a special reception by the Clovis City Commission on March 11.
Clovis city commissioner Kevin Duncan...
Reflection on 'Passion'
March 4th, 2004
“The Passion” confirmed to me what I already had long held in my heart. In fact, I experience some of the same feelings during communion.
Mel Gibson has brought to the world a vivid realization of...
What's in a name, besides trouble?
March 4th, 2004
Have you ever typed your own name into Google just to see what comes up on the Internet?
I did this and discovered that not only am I a newspaper columnist, I’m also a medical doctor, a Junior Olymp...
Floyd banks on home-court edge
March 4th, 2004
It’s not too hard to understand why homecourt advantage is important for regional basketball tournaments.
“Homecourt advantage is huge,” Floyd boys coach Jeff Gillespie said. “Would you rather...
Seniors make final push for state title
March 4th, 2004
Erika Cook spent a good deal of her formative years in the Portales High School gymnasium.
“I remember me and Roni (Gomez) coming when we were starting in sixth grade,” the Lady Ram senior said, ...
MainStreet program gets big boost
March 3rd, 2004
The governor’s signature is the only thing halting some $85,000 in upgrades for the Portales downtown area.
The funding was approved through the Legislature for the Portales MainStreet Program. Orig...
Chenault hopes genes come through
March 3rd, 2004
Chay Chenault says he has the experience. The confidence. And the genes.
His mother Sheri Chenault said her son comes from a family of savvy spellers, and if his thinking proves true, he’ll be capi...
Garvey employee injured in fall
March 3rd, 2004
A Garvey Processing employee who fell 47 feet from a ladder onto a catwalk at work on Monday is bedside in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, hospital officials sa...
ENMU holding Jazz Fest
March 3rd, 2004
Internationally known trumpet player Jon Birdsong is the featured guest artist today and Friday at the 2004 Eastern New Mexico University Jazz Fest in Portales.
Birdsong, a band member with eclectic j...
Electric car bill causes static
March 3rd, 2004
A bill signed by the governor that will allow electric cars to be driven on city streets and highways is receiving mixed reviews.
The bill, which was crafted by Sen. Stuart Ingle, R-Portales, and...
March 4 Elida News
March 3rd, 2004
Birthdays March 6 -12
Alisa Rice, Maria Chavez, Donald Graves, Kalyn Jasso, Shea Pettigrew, Debbie West, Jennifer Jorden, Thomas West, Lee Kirkpatrick, Cody West, Kay Wilson and Ashlee Thurman.
Fifth...
March 4 Obituaries
March 3rd, 2004
Virginia Ruth Pittman, 77
Virginia Ruth Pittman, 77, of Moriarty died Monday, Feb. 16, 2004, in Albuquerque.
She was born on May 26, 1926, in Kingston, Okla., to John Felix and Mattie Sanders Lea.
She...
Hounds lose in first round
March 2nd, 2004
The Southwestern Oklahoma Bulldogs played like, well, Bulldogs.
Taking control of the game early and controlling the tempo most of the way, the Bulldogs upset Eastern New Mexico 61-52 Tuesday in a Lo...
Zias crushed by Northeastern State
March 2nd, 2004
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — A successful season for Eastern New Mexico University came down to a crashing end Tuesday night, as Northeastern State routed the shorthanded Zias 77-46 Tuesday night at Jack Dob...
Rams win baseball opener
March 2nd, 2004
It wasn’t a close shave for the Portales Rams, and Tyler Rutherford made sure there wouldn’t be any type of shave for his legs.
The junior catcher went 3-for-4, including two home runs in the four...
'The Passion of the Christ' a true success
March 2nd, 2004
In my 25 years of living, I cannot remember a film more controversial than Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ.” The media attention is phenomenal, the religious conversation is ceaseless, M...
Floyd News
March 2nd, 2004
Birthdays this week: Dena Davis and Dave Nash.
News and Events
• Regional Basketball Tournaments are late this week at Floyd. Friday’s games will start at 6 p.m.
• The Floyd Lions Club wi...
Dora News
March 2nd, 2004
There were showers over the area on Saturday night. It was sure nice to drive in puddles of splashing water. It sure beats driving the dust on Thursday as I went out to volunteer at the school cafeter...
South County News
March 2nd, 2004
The showers over the area were varied, but sure did beat a dust storm, residents here say. The showers added a bit of moisture on last week’s snow. The snow was heavier in places. Tawnya Craig said...
County lobbyists discuss Legislature
March 2nd, 2004
County lobbyists kept the Roosevelt County Commission up to speed on bills in the New Mexico Legislature and the results on Tuesday.
Roosevelt County lobbyist Mike Miller presented the commission wi...
Big Brother, Big Sister program closes Clovis office
March 2nd, 2004
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Curry and Roosevelt counties has lost its central office in Clovis. The result of an organizational restructuring leaves four staff members and dozens of children at le...
Council sets application fee for new businesses
March 2nd, 2004
Mayor Orlando Ortega and the city council established an application fee of $100 on Tuesday for new businesses interested in receiving taxpayer funds to help start new industry in Portales.
City Mana...
Hounds host SW Okla. in playoffs
March 1st, 2004
Southwestern Oklahoma beat Eastern New Mexico University during the regular season, but needed help Saturday just to get into the Lone Star Conference men’s basketball tournament.
The stakes are hig...
Zias face Northeastern on the road
March 1st, 2004
Eastern New Mexico Zias coach Dan Buzard is not a big fan of the Lone Star Conference basketball tournament format.
The Zias, who returned from a two-game road trip late Saturday night, were back on t...
Zias lacking early consistency
March 1st, 2004
WEATHERFORD, Okla. — So far, the Eastern New Mexico University softball team is having a tough time putting pitching and hitting together.
The Zias’ pitching has been solid for the most part throu...
Greyhound redshirts to strut their stuff in spring
March 1st, 2004
J.J. Jennings is a busy man.
In addition to classes, the Eastern New Mexico University freshman is running track for the Greyhounds. And he’s one of about 90 prospects scheduled to begin spring foot...
Rams looking to improve behind pitching
March 1st, 2004
A renewed attitude, combined with experience and a few new pitching additions, give the Portales Rams baseball team reason to believe they can do a 180-degree turn from their 7-16 campaign, and possib...
Portales student awarded at Drama fest
March 1st, 2004
Charles Britton, 16, of Portales High School waited Saturday with hundreds of other teenagers at Eastern New Mexico University’s Theatre Center to hear awards announced.
To his surprise, he won a ce...
Obits March 2
March 1st, 2004
Thelma L. Daniel, 86
Thelma L. Daniel, 86, of Carlsbad, died Friday, Feb. 27, 2004, at Carlsbad Medical Center.
She was born on Saturday, June 2, 1917, in Lipan, Texas.
When she was young her famil...
Council seat up for vote today
March 1st, 2004
The election polls for four Portales city council positions will open today but only City Councilman Mike Miller will face a challenger, Eddy Hiner, in Ward D, the southwest section of town.
Hiner,...
Lottery scam tries to rip off residents
March 1st, 2004
A group of Canadians have honed in on Portales residents in an attempt to dupe them out of their cash with promises they’ve won the Canadian lottery.
Portales Police Capt. Lonnie Berry said seven Po...
Lee, Bosket out for Zias
March 1st, 2004
Eastern New Mexico University’s basketball teams will be out to avenge close regular-season losses on Tuesday night when they begin play in the Lone Star Conference’s postseason basketball tournam...
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