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Their view: Small schools need legislative help
March 31st, 2011
Adele E. Zimmermann is a concerned citizen who lives in Dixon. She sent this letter to the editor to newspapers around the state:
In all of the newspapers’ postmortems I...
People can’t be forced to be free
March 31st, 2011
There is no way to force someone to be free. As a libertarian I see the absurdity of that impossible notion.
So when I point out the wrong of liberty-destroying laws I am not demanding that...
Miranda rights being mugged
March 31st, 2011
No matter how grave the circumstances or dangerous the suspects, television detectives Joe Friday and Lennie Briscoe always remembered to do one thing as they slammed the perpetrator against the pa...
Hound gear up for spring drills
March 31st, 2011
Eastern New Mexico University will begin spring football drills with a 3:30 p.m. practice today at the Greyhounds’ practice facility.
ENMU will have 15 practice/scrimmage dates, includ...
My turn: Local talent impressive
March 31st, 2011
I want to congratulate PNT columnist and Eastern New Mexico University’s Director of Media Relations Wendel Sloan on his recently acquired award for best columnist. I can’t imagine anyo...
God has given us gift of time
March 31st, 2011
The world seems impatient with time. The young can’t wait to grow up. The young adult can’t wait to get married. The grown-ups wished time had not passed so quickly. The older ones wish...
Portales mom faces child abuse charges
March 31st, 2011
A Portales woman is awaiting a preliminary hearing in Roosevelt County Magistrate Court on charges that she cruelly punished two of her children in February, according to court and police records.
Thursday morning briefing: ENMU Science fiction and film, business sni...
March 31st, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.Science fiction fact
Eastern New Mexico University is hosting annual High Plains Film Festival in con...
Bingaman aide holding office hours
March 30th, 2011
An aide from Sen. Jeff Bingaman’s (D-N.M.) office will hold office hours in Clovis and Portales Friday, according to a news release.
The office hours are intended to help residents in...
County commission to decide on road closure
March 30th, 2011
Roosevelt County Commissioners will be asked Tuesday to close a road.
The reason for this road closure is cattle rustlers and quail poachers.
But unlike cowboys from fictional western...
NMHSCA All state basketball teams — March 30
March 30th, 2011
New Mexico High School Coaches Association
All-state basketball teams
Boys
Class 5A
Tim Jacobs, Onate
Mike Holyfield, Manzano
T...
Our ancestors knew best
March 30th, 2011
I recently came across the following in a U.S. government publication: “Realistically, livestock are the primary practical tools for altering vegetation on rangelands because of environmental...
KENW preparing for annual auction
March 30th, 2011
KENW-TV is gearing up for its 35th annual online fundraising auction with more than 1,500 items to choose from.
The goal for this year’s auction is to raise $60,000, and all proceeds g...
Meetings watch: RGH Board
March 30th, 2011
At the Roosevelt County Special Hospital District Board of Directors meeting Tuesday:
• Larry Anderson from the accounting firm of J.W. Anderson & Associates presented the independe...
My turn: Tea soothing after taxing day
March 30th, 2011
I’ve become a fan of hot tea and an occasional coffee drinker.
It was caffeine that drove me to it.
In college, I had a 7:30 a.m. class, and getting up that early after a typica...
Press release: Bingaman Aide To Hold Office Hours in Clovis and Portal...
March 30th, 2011
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman announced today that a representative from his Roswell office will be available on Friday, April 1st in Clovis and Portales to help residents in the ar...
Press release: SE region has poorest health in New Mexico
March 30th, 2011
Santa Fe — In general, the Southeast Region of New Mexico has the poorest health status in the state as a result of lower income levels and educational achievement, a higher adult smoking r...
Wednesday morning briefing: Get hooked, local summer guide and Reagan...
March 30th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.Get hooked
New Mexico’s license year begins April 1, and that means it’s time to renew yo...
Portales past: March 30, 1962
March 30th, 2011
March 30, 1962: Portales News-Tribune: Newly elected officers of Bronson Cutting Post 3299 of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Portales, will be installed into office Sunday during the commanders c...
Feasibility report on ENMU's possible conference switch near completio...
March 29th, 2011
A committee report studying a possible move for Eastern New Mexico University athletics from the Lone Star Conference to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference is expected to be on the desk of u...
Police blotter — March 30
March 29th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police records:
Friday
• An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Juniper about 10:25 a.m. in regard...
N.M. fishing report — March 29
March 29th, 2011
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local busines...
Their view: Family’s roots run deep in New Mexico
March 29th, 2011
Russell Anglin is the managing editor of the Quay County Sun, This latest column effort touched on his family roots:
Earlier this month I visited with relatives in Roosevelt Co...
Privatization speeds soldiers along
March 29th, 2011
The Army Reserve’s reliance on a private contractor to conduct medical screening of drilling reservists has driven up costs and reduced readiness of medics and reserve units, says a freshman...
Intervention in Libya should be kept short
March 29th, 2011
President Barack Obama, seeking to control what’s happening in Libya, tried at least to control the message. The president said during his speech at the National Defense University that U.S....
Cycle helps Hounds turn back USW
March 29th, 2011
HOBBS — Senior left fielder Kevin Thompson hit for the cycle, including one of four Eastern New Mexico University home runs, as the Greyhounds got past University of the Southwest 13-8 in a n...
My turn: Social media may lead to stress
March 29th, 2011
Here’s a new term to add to your medical terminology, “Facebook Depression.”
I prefer the term “Facebooked,” as in zoned out.
According to a new study by...
Tuesday morning briefing: Game choice, game checks and the end of a wa...
March 29th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.
Video game of the week
From our own Jenna Zamie’s search of cyberspace for the best games out there.
ENMU narrows coach search to dozen
March 28th, 2011
Eastern New Mexico University is narrowing the search for a women’s basketball coach.
ENMU athletic director Jeff Geiser said Monday that the school’s search committee planned to...
Zias 7th, Hounds 9th at Odessa rodeo
March 28th, 2011
ODESSA, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University’s women finished seventh out of 11 teams while the men were ninth out of 14 over the weekend in the Odessa College rodeo.
The Zias f...
No. 8 St. Cloud beats Hounds
March 28th, 2011
EDMOND, Okla. — St. Cloud State (Minn.), ranked eighth in NCAA Division II but idle for two weeks due to weather conditions, scored four first-inning runs and handed Eastern New Mexico Univer...
Arrest made in Tucumcari deaths
March 28th, 2011
The New Mexico State Police have arrested a man suspected of shooting two Tucumcari men, according to a police press release.
Muziwokuthula “Muzie” Madonda, 33, of...
Berry: Words of encouragement nice to hear
March 28th, 2011
I think every sport or activity should have a cheerleader.
My granddaughter is a cheerleader and she helps to keep her teams motivated. She claps in cadence and chants words of encouragement...
Press release: N.M. gas prices up nearly five cents per gallon last we...
March 28th, 2011
New Mexico, March 28- Average retail gasoline prices in New Mexico have risen 4.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.45/g (Sunday).
This compares with the national average that...
March 29 — Dora news
March 28th, 2011
Spring break
Dora School will not be in session this week. Students will return on Monday.
FFA students competing
Kit Pettigrew, sponsor, and the D...
Monday morning briefing: SBA testing starts, a bit of green and a U.S....
March 28th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.Test alert
Standard Based Assessment (SBA) testing starts today at Clovis schools and continues through...
Portales past: March 29, 1944
March 28th, 2011
March 29, 1944: The Portales Daily News: A group of selectees left this morning for Santa Fe to be inducted into the Navy. Included were Wayne Stratton, Royal Paul Hawkins, Thomas Jefferson...
Portales past: March 28, 1950
March 28th, 2011
March 28, 1950: The Portales Daily News: The Roosevelt County singing convention will be held beginning at 10:30 a.m. April 2 at Floyd in the school auditorium....
Portales past: March 27, 1944
March 27th, 2011
March 27, 1944: The Portales Daily News: Petty Officer 1st Class Pat Riley of the U.S. Coast Guard is in Causey visiting his parents.
...
Vacation mishap makes story
March 26th, 2011
Hearing about students and families on spring breaks this last week or so has brought out a streak of jealously in me.
I did spend a few spring breaks backpacking, though, and actually had ...
Vacation to ocean ended too soon
March 26th, 2011
So as the wizard tells her the way to return to Kansas, Dorothy dutifully clicks together her heels and incants, “There’s no place like home ... there’s no place like home ... the...
School menus — March 27
March 26th, 2011
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Pancake sausage on a stick. Lunch — Chicken potato bowl, fruit, whole wheat roll.
Tuesda...
Swedish decorating featured on show
March 26th, 2011
Information on sculpting dolls, Swedish decorating and using liquid dyes will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
Author and doll...
Club notes — March 27
March 26th, 2011
Encanto Garden Club
Encanto Garden Club met March 9 at Muffley’s Back Door meeting room. During the business meeting plans were finalized for the April out of town road trip....
Shoutouts — March 27
March 26th, 2011
Visit to Foxy Drive In brings back memories
I was raised in Clovis, married Jerry W. Butts who was stationed at Cannon Air Force Base. We got transferred to Luke Air Force Base in Gle...
On the shelves — March 27
March 26th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Secret Gardens of Santa Fe” by Sydney LeBlanc was given by Carolyn and Oscar Toliver in...
Their view: Focus must be put on retirement funding
March 26th, 2011
Beverlee J. McClure is president and CEO of the New Mexico Association of Commerce & Industry and former president of Clovis Community College.
The term “jobless reco...
Internet should remain free of sales tax
March 26th, 2011
For years we’ve fought putting new taxes on Internet activities. But like a bad computer virus, that idea keeps coming back. The latest manifestation is what’s called the “Amazon...
Summit brings state equine industry together
March 26th, 2011
The first New Mexico Equine Industry Summit opened communication and found common ground among state horse organizations, participants said.
The summit took place Saturday at the Curry Count...
Hounds rally late to salvage series finale
March 26th, 2011
ADA, Okla. — Looking like it might be on its way to getting swept in the series, Eastern New Mexico University’s baseball team erupted for 15 runs over the final four innings on Saturda...
PETA losing relevance
March 26th, 2011
I was pondering on the seemingly frivolous tendency of humans to disregard some of the basic accomplishments that brought mankind to our esteemed place on the planet Earth in the 21st Century. For...
March 27 — Police blotter
March 26th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police records:
Tuesday
• An officer went to a business in the 500 block of West 18th Street abo...
My turn: Beer run all in a day's work
March 26th, 2011
I know that today’s Generation Me kids work hard for college essentials like iPhones and iPads — that parents and Lottery Scholarships don’t always cover — with such back-br...
Portales past: March 26, 1950
March 26th, 2011
March 26, 1950: The Portales Daily News: Hat fashions are moving to the fore as brims and trims take new direction for spring. Graceful, feminine silhouettes have smoothly balanced contours,...
East Central routs Hounds in series opener
March 25th, 2011
ADA, Okla. — East Central designated hitter Justin Gibson went 4-for-5 and drove in three runs from the leadoff position, and the Tigers overcame an early 2-0 deficit to rout Eastern New Mexi...
Shaky defense costs Zias in opener; Javs sweep
March 25th, 2011
Eastern New Mexico University’s softball team hung in for six innings against Texas A&M-Kingsville in the first game of Friday’s doubleheader. Then the Zias’ shaky infield def...
In search of ponies: Pet adoptions work both ways
March 25th, 2011
What does a three-legged cattle dog have in common with two purebred divas wearing $100 Coach collars?
New homes, that's what.
This week two of my friends did something completely une...
Clovis woman receives four-year prison term for embezzlement
March 25th, 2011
A Clovis woman was sentenced Friday to four years in prison after pleading guilty to embezzling about $90,000 from the accounts of disabled customers at the bank where she worked.
Dawn Lebow...
Clovis housing agency receives grant
March 25th, 2011
Clovis Housing and Redevelopment Agency, Inc. has been awarded $41,632 through a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, according to a release from Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N...
Clovis police investigating home invasion
March 25th, 2011
Clovis police are investigating a home invasion Thursday in which a 72-year-old woman was robbed.
Police were called to a residence in the 300 block of Axtell Street just after 10 p.m.
McGee: Just miss me when I'm gone
March 25th, 2011
It was vacation time. South of Brownwood, Texas, we zipped by a cemetery.
Apparently there was going to be a funeral that day. A green canopy had been set up, under it were burgundy velvet...
Friday morning briefing: On marriage, no degree and a deadly fire spar...
March 25th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.Quirky quote of the day
“An open marriage is nature's way of telling you that you need a divorce.&...
Portales past: March 25, 1962
March 25th, 2011
March 25, 1962: Portales News-Tribune: With 20 lively coyotes in captivity Saturday morning, Floyd’s veteran coyote hunters were hard at work through the day to round up another 10 for...
Their view: Nuclear power doesn’t need government backing
March 24th, 2011
Kevin Carson is a contemporary mutualist author and individualist anarchist who wants to ban nuclear power:
The disaster at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear facilities,...
Recognize, mind your own business
March 24th, 2011
“Mind your own business” used to be the American way. Or at least, the openly-proclaimed preferred way to live. Sure, there have always been gossips and nosey folk; the meddlesome neigh...
Earth Hour does little to benefit our planet
March 24th, 2011
Forget Earth Hour, this Saturday and into the future. It is a feel-good exercise that does less to save Mother Earth than almost anything we can do. It trivializes the cause it supposedly bolsters:...
ENMU to seek tuition increase
March 24th, 2011
The Eastern New Mexico University administration is recommending a 6.5 percent tuition increase for next year, Director of Media Relations Wendel Sloan said Thursday.
For the increase to bec...
Equine summit set for Saturday
March 24th, 2011
The first New Mexico Equine Industry Summit is set for Saturday at the Curry County Fairgrounds.
New Mexico State University horse specialist and summit organizer Jason Turner said dozens of...
Groundbreaking on Ute project nearing
March 24th, 2011
Members of the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority had planned Thursday to announce a groundbreaking date for the first piece of the Ute Water Project, and announced it would take place soon...
PNT columnist wins press awards
March 24th, 2011
Portales News-Tribune columnist Wendel Sloan won two first-place awards and one second-place award in the state New Mexico Press Women column competition.
Sloan took first in “Humorous...
Children teach us best lessons
March 24th, 2011
“Los ninos son como los pajaritos … Tu ensenas volar … Cuando ellos aprenden, estan listos y vuelan.”
A beautiful mother of one of my students spoke these inspiring...
My turn: Teasing can go too far
March 24th, 2011
I’ve been thinking a lot about human nature in relation to entertainment. Sometimes we have to be careful, because what is entertaining for us is not always for others.
Two of my favor...
Thursday morning briefing: A video game, the truth about cats and dogs...
March 24th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.Video game of the week
From our own particularly picky gamer Jenna Zamie.
Game: Shogun 2...
Portales past: March 24, 1950
March 24th, 2011
March 24, 1950: The Portales Daily News: Roosevelt County rural residents have only one more week in which to make application for rural telephone service. So far, 710 rural residents have m...
NM fishing report — March 22
March 23rd, 2011
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local busines...
LSC weekly baseball update — March 23
March 23rd, 2011
Standings
Team LSC All
W-L W-L
Incarnate Word 13-5 16-8
Southwestern Oklahoma 15-6 20-7
Tarleton State 12-6 17-7
Cameron 10-5 17-8...
Reader-submitted content: Dora High School raises tobacco awareness
March 23rd, 2011
Those who came to support youth athletics at the Little Dribblers basketball tournament were also able to wear their support on their sleeve, literally. Dora High School members offered free custom...
Embellishing only adds to story
March 23rd, 2011
Ever notice how whenever you have a problem, friends and family proceed to tell you about their similar difficulties that are much worse?
I’d like someone to explain to me exactly how...
My turn: Grilled cheese gamble pays off
March 23rd, 2011
Grilled cheese and grape jelly sandwiches are a favorite of ENMU Assistant Professor of Communication Patti Dobson.
When she told me about the sandwich via Facebook, it sounded so wacky I ha...
Wednesday morning briefing: Hank Baskett, pitch your cause and it's al...
March 23rd, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.
Cast your vote
Hometown favorite Hank Baskett has become a website favorite in the Athlebrity Madness to...
Portales past: March 23, 1962
March 23rd, 2011
March 23, 1962: Portales News-Tribune: Future farmers from 22 Eastern New Mexico schools will be in Portales Saturday for the annual judging contest sponsored by the agricultural department...
ENMU hopes to fill women's hoops coach slot by mid-April
March 22nd, 2011
Eastern New Mexico University is in the process of paring down a field of 55 candidates for the vacant women’s basketball program.
ENMU athletics director Jeff Geiser said Tuesday that...
Zias sweep Highlands
March 22nd, 2011
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Sophomore Amanda Lale belted a two-out, two-run double in the top of the sixth innings, and pitched two hitless innings for her second save of the season as Eastern New Me...
Their view: Lawmaker: Possible to fund schools without tax hike
March 22nd, 2011
Lawmaker: Possible to fund schools without tax hike
Rep. Jim Trujillo, a democrat who represents Santa Fe County, believes it’s possible to fund fund New Mexico’s public schools...
Military update: Debate heating over TRICARE
March 22nd, 2011
Senior Defense officials defended their plan to raise TRICARE Prime fees modestly for working-age retirees last week at a hearing of the House armed services subcommittee on military personnel....
Editorial: Military action in Libya not justified
March 22nd, 2011
Now in the fifth day of America’s third war, President Barack Obama has failed to offer Congress or the American people a reasonable and thorough justification for Operation Odyssey Dawn, or...
17-year-old Portales boy facing sexual assault charge
March 22nd, 2011
A 17-year-old Portales boy was arrested Tuesday, accused of sexually assaulting a girl at Portales High School.
Jesus Najera was arrested on charges of criminal sexual penetration of a minor...
Plains Indian resident predicts dry spring season
March 22nd, 2011
Chief Joseph Crim of the Plains Indians predicted the weather for the rest of 2011, using methods handed down from his ancestors.
Crim said the wind came Tuesday morning out of the southwest...
Portales man gets eight-year sentence for burglaries
March 22nd, 2011
A 26-year-old Portales man received an eight-year sentence Tuesday for burglarizing two businesses and damaging property at the Roosevelt County jail.
Nasario Maldonado was arrested in Novem...
ENMU briefs — March 23
March 22nd, 2011
Events
• Eastern New Mexico University is holding Eastern In Action, it’s second annual community service day, on April 16. Students, faculty and staff will band together t...
My turn: Skin color belies ancestry
March 22nd, 2011
You can’t judge a book by its cover and you can’t judge a person by their skin color, hair or eye color or even by their name.
My grandson, Giovanni, is a “güerro,&rdq...
Tuesday morning briefing: School money, the home show and loyalty test...
March 22nd, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.Vendors needed
The annual Clovis Home and Garden Show is still seeking vendors.
The show is Apri...
Portales past: March 22, 1950
March 22nd, 2011
March 22, 1950: The Portales Daily News: The first Rural Electric Administration 1943 food production award in New Mexico will go to J.W. Terry, a member of the Roosevelt County Electric Coo...
Local lawmakers reflect on session
March 21st, 2011
New Mexico legislators left Santa Fe this weekend, and they are assuming they’ll be gone until September.
“But we never know,” said Sen. Gay Kernan, R-Hobbs.
The 60-...
My turn: Dedicated to leave mark on world
March 21st, 2011
I recently started looking for a catchy title for my column. I thought maybe it would be similar to the title of the blog that I also write.
When I first started thinking about it, I remembe...
Elida school news — March 22
March 21st, 2011
Actiity schedule
Today: Baseball vs. Grady, 3 p.m. doubleheader.
Friday-Saturday: Baseball tournament at San Jon.
Saturday: Future Farmers of Americ...
Dora school news — March 22
March 21st, 2011
FFA News
Kit Pettigrew, sponsor of the Dora Future Farmers of America, is proud of the FFA teams representing Dora at the judging contest in Las Cruces, held March 11-12. Dora teams...
Greyhounds postpone Tuesday game at N.M. Highlands
March 21st, 2011
Eastern New Mexico has postponed its baseball game scheduled for Tuesday at New Mexico Highlands. The scheduled change was made due to a weather advisory calling for southwest winds between 30 an...
High wind, low humidity equals fire danger
March 21st, 2011
ALBUQUERQUE — Dry winds and low humidity on the first full day of spring means an extreme fire danger in New Mexico. The National Weather Service has issued high wind warnings across the enti...
Press release: Padgett adds three more Zia soccer recruits
March 21st, 2011
PORTALES, N.M. — Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer coach Todd Padgett has announced the signing of Kellie Hogan (GK, 5-11, Woods Cross, Utah/Woods Cross HS) and Paola Loya...
Monday morning briefing: Spring break, farm values and closing The Roc...
March 21st, 2011
Good morning and happy spring. It’s the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.Spring break
Sunday marked the first day of spring.
Today marks the start of a week...
Portales past: March 21, 1962
March 21st, 2011
March 21, 1962: Portales News-Tribune: The firing of all kinds of guns, whether they shoot pellets, darts or real bullets, is illegal in the city limits, Police Chief Keith Rowland reminded...
Portales past: March 20, 1944
March 20th, 2011
March 20, 1944: The Portales Daily News: Kenneth Livingston, principal at Portales Junior High School, is trying to keep business under way today by teaching two classes, and at the same tim...
Imaginations run wild too often
March 19th, 2011
I was on the shuttle bus to pick up a rent car at the Denver Airport when we passed the giant rearing blue horse with glowing red eyes. On my bus were an oriental man and his child. They were touri...
Lawmakers’ benefits exceed ours
March 19th, 2011
Wanted: Well-to-do individuals (or working stiffs with extremely understanding bosses) to punch in 45 days a year. Seasonal work involves passage of New Mexico legislation. Requires considerable st...
Their view: Heroics in Japan is real news
March 19th, 2011
Muleshoe pastor Curtis K. Shelburne writes weekly columns for the Clovis New Journal’s online edition. Here’s his most recent effort:
I’m increasingly convinc...
Social issues belong on backburner for now
March 19th, 2011
A few months ago, we wrote that tea party activists who focus on fiscal issues were in a tug of war with other conservatives more interested in “social issues” such as abortion and gay...
Hounds add football game at Northwest Missouri
March 19th, 2011
Eastern New Mexico University has picked up a game against Mid-America Athletics Association power Northwest Missouri State for next season.
The Greyhounds (5-6 in 2010) face the Bearcats,...
Pioneers thump Zias
March 19th, 2011
DENTON, Texas — Freshman first baseman Kaylyn Vranich drove in four runs with a pair of doubles and sophomore Kayla Williams came within an out of an abbreviated no-hitter on Saturday as Texa...
Honors — March 20
March 19th, 2011
Lornez
Patsy Lornez of Clovis was chosen “sweetheart” of Beta Phi held at Cotton Patch, Feb. 14 by her Beta Phi Sisters.
She has been a member for 25 years, she has...
Club notes — March 20
March 19th, 2011
Portales Woman’s Club
The Portales Woman’s Club met March 9 at the Baptist Children’s Home, with President Della Kobernick presiding....
Senior happenings — March 20
March 19th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: 1-5...
School menus — March 20
March 19th, 2011
Clovis elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Pancake sausage on a stick. Lunch — Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes and gravy, steamed broccoli,...
March 20 — Weekly update
March 19th, 2011
Teen's trial scheduled
DeAngelo Montoya, the teenage boy accused of fatally shooting Eastern New Mexico University student Angel Vale, is scheduled to go to trial April 12, according to the...
Solutions to education woes seem obvious
March 19th, 2011
Everyone from Bill Gates to the first lady of the U.S., and many in between, seems to be asking, “What is wrong with America’s education system?”
There’s no eas...
March 20 — Police blotter
March 19th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police records:
Tuesday
• About 12:30 p.m., an officer was told of a 14-year-old girl and a 15-year-old...
On the shelves — March 20
March 19th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“The Military Marriage Manual: Tactics for Successful Relationships” by Janelle Hi...
My turn: Won't give in to temptations
March 19th, 2011
I told a Catholic friend that I was giving up Lent for dark chocolate. She looked puzzled, then smiled, felt guilty, then admonished that I was on the highway to hell.
Since I’m barrel...
Weed control tips featured on show
March 19th, 2011
Information on weed control, making 100-calorie snacks and arranging roses will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
Curt Jaynes wi...
Legislature wraps it up
March 19th, 2011
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Gov. Susana Martinez wrapped up her first legislative session Saturday, having made good on campaign promises to reach agreement on a balanced budget, trim state spend...
Pioneers take finale from Zias
March 19th, 2011
DENTON, Texas — Freshman first baseman Kaylyn Vranich drove in four runs with a pair of doubles and sophomore Kayla Williams came within an out of an abbreviated no-hitter on Saturday as Texa...
Portales past: March 19, 1950
March 19th, 2011
March 19, 1950: The Portales Daily News: This week’s $3 news tip award goes to O.J. Stewart of Portales Steam Laundry for his prompt telephone call about the wreck of the Santa Fe frei...
Hounds win series opener from Javelinas
March 18th, 2011
Eastern New Mexico University baseball coach Phil Clabaugh decided to leave junior pitcher Corey Cole, nursing a groin injury, at home for last weekend’s Lone Star Conference series at Incarn...
Zias split pair at Texas Woman's
March 18th, 2011
DENTON, Texas — Melissa Alderette and Kate Medrano each had three hits and right fielder Tessa Fioritti hit her first home run of the season Friday, lifting Eastern New Mexico University past...
Portales residents accused of stealing scrap metal
March 18th, 2011
Three Portales residents have been arrested and accused of stealing scrap metal and irrigation pumps while a child slept in their vehicle, according to the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office...
Portales man facing felony charges
March 18th, 2011
After a short chase, a Portales man was arrested Friday on charges of failing to register as a sex offender and resisting arrest, according to the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office.
Th...
Clovis high school reunion meeting set
March 18th, 2011
A planning meeting for a reunion of Clovis High School alumni from 1970 to 1979 is 5:15 p.m. Monday at the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce.
The CHS 70s reunion is planned for June 3-...
In search of ponies: Ooooh, that smell
March 18th, 2011
I’ll admit, I was scared Tuesday morning when I saw the black fury mass clinging to a high branch in the tree along my fence-line.
You might wonder why I would be afraid of a cornere...
Hounds add Northwest Missouri State to 2011 grid schedule
March 18th, 2011
Eastern New Mexico University has picked up a game against Mid-America Athletics Association power Northwest Missouri State for next season.
The Greyhounds (5-6 in 2010) face the Bearcats, a...
McGee: Answer door at own risk
March 18th, 2011
It was another sunny Saturday morning on the High Plains and I was just kicking back at home.
The doorbell rang.
I wasn’t expecting anyone. I pondered whether to just stay in th...
Clovis police ask for help finding suspect
March 18th, 2011
Police are asking for help finding a man accused of shooting at his girlfriend’s parked car while her child was sitting inside.
Narcizo Soto Jr., 34, is charged with two counts of assa...
Friday morning briefing: The big catch, a road closing and rain on the...
March 18th, 2011
Good morning. Start your day off right with the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.Hooked on fishing
Oasis State Park is holding its Second Annual Spring Trout Derby from...
Portales past: March 18, 1962
March 18th, 2011
March 18, 1962: Portales News-Tribune: The Portales High School track team proved the “better late than never” rule quite conclusively Saturday as they took second place in the o...
K-ENMU hosting sidewalk chalk competition
March 17th, 2011
Bright-colored chalk is meeting pavement to become art by local students again this year.
The Second annual K-ENMU Sidewalk Chalk Competition is set for April 30 on the Square, and the deadl...
We all possess unique gift
March 17th, 2011
I often hear people say they do not have any talent, no abilities and nothing to offer. Nothing could be further from the truth.
I spent 31 years in the classroom, and not once did I find a...
Their view: Research facility not place for chimpanzees
March 17th, 2011
Dr. Hope Ferdowsian is director of the Research Policy Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine:
Rosie was chemically immobilized 99 times by laboratory workers. The 29-ye...
Relying on help disaster in itself
March 17th, 2011
The videos and stories coming out of Japan in the wake of the major earthquake and tsunami are heartbreaking. The fact that so many people did so little personal preparation, counting instead on go...
Nuclear energy still one of safest power forms
March 17th, 2011
Americans need electricity. But when a modern source of it threatens humans and wildlife, it is time to reassess how much risk we’ll accept for voltage. Is an abundant and sustainable source...
My turn: 'Guys and Dolls' real treat
March 17th, 2011
A great job by the Portales High School students who performed in the “Guys and Dolls” musical. You had me wanting to see the movie again, so I went and rented it, finding out from the...
Press releases: Statewide gas price average stays same
March 17th, 2011
(Albuquerque, New Mexico) — Motorists in New Mexico are paying on average $3.47 for a gallon of unleaded regular gasoline. The statewide average has remained the same since last week, acc...
Thursday morning briefing: Grab some green, sing a song and a quirky q...
March 17th, 2011
Good morning and Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Grab a cup of coffee and take a relaxing read. It’s the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.Wearin’ the green
Portales past: March 17, 1944
March 17th, 2011
March 17, 1944: The Portales Daily News: 1st Sgt. Harold L. Woodward, son of Mrs. C.W. Woodward of Portales, has won the right to wear the world famous wings and boots of the U.S. Army volun...
Farm Credit of New Mexico distributing money to stockholders
March 16th, 2011
Farm Credit of New Mexico will be distributing over $6 million in cash to their stockholders, according to a news release.
The money will be distributed as part of the Farm Credit of New Me...
Elida wins Class B girls state title
March 16th, 2011
The Elida Tigers rallied from a seven-point halftime deficit to beat Grady 60-48 Friday afternoon in the Class B girls state championship game.
Magarita Ortiz scored eight of her 12 points i...
Glenda Price: Human inventions interrupt natural rhythm
March 16th, 2011
Rhythm rules the world. Years, months and seasons (where appropriate) are directed by a rhythm or cadence.
Animal migration, hibernation, reproduction all follow the directive in Eccliastes:...
Reader-submitted content: Elida student to go on youth tour
March 16th, 2011
Roosevelt County Rural Telephone Cooperative recently selected Randy Jasso of Elida High School as the winner of the 2011 Foundation for Rural Service Youth Tour to be held June 4-8 in Washington,...
My turn: Doughnuts ultimate treat
March 16th, 2011
Doughnuts: delicious sugar-and-fat bombs with a siren song.
They pop up at work, meetings, church, etc., and I have trouble turning them down.
Somebody once told me his eating habits...
Wednesday morning briefing: A talented crew, a kid needs help and West...
March 16th, 2011
Good morning. It’s our version of must reading...the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.And they can cook, too?
The Single Airmen group at Cannon Air Force Base i...
Portales past: March 16, 1962
March 16th, 2011
March 16, 1962: Portales News-Tribune: Texas Western College won its 10th of the last 11 golf matches Thursday afternoon from a spunky Eastern New Mexico University squad, which went down 6...
Highlands beats Hounds late
March 15th, 2011
Four New Mexico Highlands pitchers combined to limit Eastern New Mexico University to three hits and the Cowboys scored twice in the eighth inning for a 3-1 win over the Greyhounds on Tuesday in a...
NM fishing report — March 16
March 15th, 2011
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local busines...
Their view: Administration won’t work with film industry
March 15th, 2011
An open letter to Majority Leader Michael Sanchez and New Mexico legislators from the Motion Picture Association of New Mexico:
With all respect, the industry has been frustrat...
VA fails to meet crucial deadline
March 15th, 2011
Senior Democrats and Republicans on the veterans affairs committees have joined hands to scold the Department of Veterans Affairs over missed deadlines and restrictive language drafted for implemen...
Military clergy should not fear ministering gays
March 15th, 2011
Jesus dined with prostitutes and far, far worse sinners. He even dined with tax collectors, perhaps the worst sinners of all. Jesus loved sinners, representing to them the power of God’s love...
Reader-submitted content: High school seniors awarded scholarships
March 15th, 2011
Roosevelt County Rural Telephone Cooperative recently selected scholarship winners.
Fourteen high school seniors will receive a $500 Education Foundation Scholarship. These scholarships are...
Census shows increases in Portales
March 15th, 2011
Local leaders expressed optimism Tuesday, as growth at Cannon Air Force Base and Eastern New Mexico University helped fuel double-digit percentage growth between the 2000 U.S. Census numbers and th...
Police blotter — March 16
March 15th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police records:
Friday
• A detective came to Portales High School about 10 a.m. at the re...
ENMU briefs — March 16
March 15th, 2011
Campus to remain open during Spring Break
Eastern New Mexico University has scheduled Spring Break March 21-25. The campus is to remain open with employees working their normal schedu...
Meetings watch: Roosevelt County Commission
March 15th, 2011
At a Roosevelt County Commission meeting Tuesday in the county courthouse, commissioners:
• Accepted the Joint Land Use Study prepared by HDR Planning Group and accepted by the J...
My turn: Not all Dublins built the same
March 15th, 2011
What do shamrocks and Dr Pepper have in common?
You would think I had a better recollection of driving through the rolling fields of Dublin a few years ago, passing magnificent architecture...
Tuesday morning briefing: Traffic alert, a question of age and civil r...
March 15th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.
Bridge closing
Construction from South First Street to Brady Street will close the Prince Street overpass t...
Portales past: March 15, 1950
March 15th, 2011
March 15, 1950: The Portales Daily News: Oil leasing in the Elida area took a sudden spurt today, with 32 instruments filed in the city clerk’s office....
Meetings watch: Board of Education
March 14th, 2011
During the Portales Municipal Schools Board of Education meeting Monday night in the district Administrative Building, the board:
• An oath of office was administered to Inez Rodriguez,...
Tops in Blue to perform
March 14th, 2011
The annual Tops in Blue show is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday at Greyhound Arena.
The show is an all-active duty U.S. Air Force special unit made up of talented amateur performers selected for th...
March 15 — Elida news
March 14th, 2011
Schedule
• March 15: FFA at ENMU
• March 16: FFA at ENMU
• March 17: 1 p.m. release for parent teacher conferences
• March 19: FFA at Quemado
Reader-submitted content: Students compete at Destination Imagination
March 14th, 2011
What do missions involving mythological creatures, storytelling techniques, poetry, science, technology, and smashing structures have in common? It’s Destination Imagination.
Portales...
Seven to be inducted into ENMU Hall of Honors
March 14th, 2011
A pair of Portales High graduates are among the seven new members of the Eastern New Mexico University Hall of Honors.
The list of honorees was released Monday.
• Jeff Howard, so...
Storm spotter course offered
March 14th, 2011
A pair of storm spotters trainning sessions will be held March 22.
The Clovis session will be 1-4:30 p.m. at the Clovis City Hall assembly room, 321 Connelly. The Portales session is 6-8:30...
Curry Cats improve to 3-0
March 14th, 2011
Manuel Robles scored a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns, and the Curry County Cats escaped a halftime deficit to defeat the New Mexico Black Hawks 13-6 Sunday in Los Lunas.
With the win, th...
Press release: Seven selected for 2011 ENMU Hall of Honors
March 14th, 2011
PORTALES, N.M. —Eastern New Mexico University athletic director and member of the Hall of Honors committee, Dr. Jeff Geiser has announced that thecommittee has finalized the list of 2011 i...
My turn: Soundtrack sets pace
March 14th, 2011
Life would be better with a soundtrack.
You know what I mean, the kind that has fast peppy stuff when you are in action, and slow mellow tunes when you relax.
Most people who run, tak...
Monday morning briefing: Kiwanis history, going to the dogs and the ma...
March 14th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.Fast fact
Clovis Kiwanis Club was organized Jan. 2, 1921.
Its first president was Charles Scheuri...
Portales past: March 14, 1944
March 14th, 2011
March 14, 1944: The Portales Daily News: Civilians in the area will soon be able to buy dried apples and currents, said Ted Tenorio, area supervisor of the WFA’s office of distribution...
Prince Street Overpass closed for four weeks
March 13th, 2011
With the temporary closure of the Prince Street overpass, drivers accessing south Clovis will have to use alternate routes for an estimated four-weeks.
A state resurfacing project on U.S. 70...
Portales past: March 13, 1962
March 13th, 2011
March 13, 1962: Portales News-Tribune: Transwestern Pipeline Co. has appealed to the United States Supreme Court a judgment calling for the payment of more than $40,000 in damages to nine Po...
Incarnate Word rallies to sweep Greyhounds
March 12th, 2011
San Antonio, Texas — One bad inning cost Eastern New Mexico a shot at salvaging the final game of a three-game Lone Star Conference Series at Incarnate Word.
The conference-leading Car...
Letters to the editor: Illegal immigrants danger on road
March 12th, 2011
Illegal immigrants danger on road
It is my opinion that our senators have forgotten whom they are supposed to be working for and protecting.
They have the mistaken idea that th...
Rise in fuel costs based on supply, demand
March 12th, 2011
Price gougers are evil executives who harm us at the gas pump. They set outrageous prices that are approaching $4 a gallon. They hold their conspiracy meetings in the Land of Make Believe, among th...
‘Eagle eyes’ keep community safe
March 12th, 2011
While the arrest of the Saudi student in Lubbock has raised awareness over the likelihood of an attack against Cannon Air Force Base and the surrounding community, it is important to remember that...
Breeding debate proves emotional
March 12th, 2011
Last fall the animal rights groups put Proposition B on the ballot in Missouri. The bill was written to reduce the number of breeding kennels that produce usually purebred puppies for pet stores. T...
March 13 — Police Blotter
March 12th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police records:
Wednesday
• About 10:35 a.m., a 65-year-old man spoke to an officer at Portales Police...
March 13 — Public record
March 12th, 2011
Recent cases in Roosevelt County Magistrate Court, according to court documents:
Friday
• Richard Canales, born in 1987, pleaded guilty to a second offense of aggravated D...
My turn: Time change springs me back to life
March 12th, 2011
I love Daylight Saving Time.
After getting used to brushing my teeth in rhythm with roosters DJ-ing “Good Morning Portales!” I take full advantage of the after-work sun.
M...
On the shelves — March 13
March 12th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Happy: Simple Steps to Get the Most Out of Life by Ian Smith was given” by Jim an...
Dessert pizza recipes featured on show
March 12th, 2011
Information on becoming a more memorable person, making dessert pizzas and punch needle and machine embroidery will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and...
Club notes — March 13
March 12th, 2011
Beta Phi
Four members and seven guests attended the regular meeting Feb. 7 at 11 a.m. at Furr’s Cafeteria. The chapter received a thank you letter and a tax receipt from Bread...
School menus — March 13
March 12th, 2011
Elida
Monday: Breakfast—Biscuits and gravy, cereal, juice, milk. Lunch— Taquita, corn, salad, pudding, milk.
Tuesday: Brea...
Senior happenings — March 13
March 12th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities.
Tuesday:
Psychological thrillers scarier than slashers
March 12th, 2011
The best really scary movies I have ever seen were filmed in black and white, either by design or because they were made before the popularization of color techniques.
Lest I be mistaken for...
Time change has lighter side
March 12th, 2011
Well if you missed church you’re either a heathen, didn’t read my column first thing or just forgot to spring forward.
I’m actually looking forward to getting another hour...
Prep capsules — March 12
March 12th, 2011
Prep capsule
Girls
Class 1A
Championship
No. 2 Tatum (29-1) vs. No. 1 Fort Sumner (26-3)
• When/where: 12:30 p.m. t...
Portales past: March 12, 1950
March 12th, 2011
March 12, 1950: The Portales Daily News: Several thousand empty milk cartons were destroyed by a smoldering blaze in a sheet-iron shed behind the New Mexico Co-op Creamers Saturday morning.
Hounds drop pair at Incarnate Word
March 11th, 2011
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Eastern New Mexico’s bats came alive a little too late Friday in a Lone Star Conference doubleheader loss at Incarnate Word.
Trailing 13-3 after five innin...
In search of ponies: Pets natural de-stressors
March 11th, 2011
“My dog saves me a fortune in therapy bills,” a man told me last week.
He went on to explain his pup Genesis has heard enough of his problems to more than earn his keep in the y...
Errors costly in Zias' loss
March 11th, 2011
The Zia softball team had a rough day in the field, and a rougher one on the scoreboard.
Eastern New Mexico committed a season-high eight errors in its Lone Star Conference South Division op...
Grant McGee: Wife would make great food critic
March 11th, 2011
The Lady of the House needs to get a job as a food critic. This dawned on me on our recent vacation to the Texas Gulf Coast.
We had been driving all day and were driving through the central...
Nominate - Volunteer of the Year
March 11th, 2011
Volunteers are all around us and Freedom NM is looking for the Volunteer of the Year.
...
Friday morning briefing: Hoops, spring break and gunslingers
March 11th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to must reading...it’s the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.
College bound
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales is hosting &...
Press relase: Hounds provisionally qualify at Tarleton Invitational
March 11th, 2011
STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS — Senior Daniel Draper (Moriarty, N.M./Moriarty HS) and Bill Squire (Jr., Hagerman, N.M./Hagerman HS) from the Eastern New Mexico University track & field team, turned...
Portales past: March 11, 1962
March 11th, 2011
March 11, 1962: Portales News-Tribune: Ad from Turner’s Dept. Store: dress heels, $6.99; ladies summer shoes, $3.98; ladies large Pixies, $3.98; and a 3-button coachman brunchcoat in 1...
Their view: Licenses should be granted despite immigration status
March 10th, 2011
Sen. Pete Campos offers his view on the immigrant license issue in New Mexico:
One of the most divisive, emotional and visceral issues to come before the New Mexico Legislature in recent yea...
Conflict in Libya puts U.S. in tough position
March 10th, 2011
Our country’s overly aggressive interventionist foreign policy led us to invade Iraq. It has caused Americans to pay for multiple interventions in which the goal was to save women and childre...
More laws create more chaos
March 10th, 2011
Robert LeFevre was one of the bright stars of the freedom movement before his death, but whose legacy remains. He once said when most people feel threatened that their freedom may be taken away, th...
Grady needs rally to reach Class B final
March 10th, 2011
BERNALILLO — Grady coach Alicia Rush knew it would be hard to beat Mosquero a fourth time this season.
Hard might have been an understatement.
Joni Lampley scored 18 points and...
NWS issues red flag fire warning
March 10th, 2011
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag fire warning most of today Friday for eastern New Mexico, according to a press release from Ken De Los Santos, emergency management director for C...
Press release: Gas prices climb 9¢ in New Mexico
March 10th, 2011
(IRVING, TEXAS) ---- Motorists in New Mexico are paying on average $3.47 for a gallon of unleaded regular gasoline, a nine-cent hike in one week, according to the AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch...
Let words shape your destiny
March 10th, 2011
It’s been said, “What you said yesterday is what you are living today.” In other words, we are a product of our words. Words have power, positive or negative.
It is soberin...
Police: Man arrested for possessing burglary tools
March 10th, 2011
A Clovis man was arrested for possession of burglary tools early Tuesday morning in Portales, according to Portales police.
Deputy Chief Lonnie Berry said an officer found a Suburban sitting...
My turn: Entertainment can be simple
March 10th, 2011
It’s interesting how the entertainment venues we treasure most are some of the simplest.
A friend, who is also in the column-writing business, and I recently had an Alf marathon night....
Lady Rams run out of time
March 10th, 2011
ALBUQUERQUE — Portales failed to get its offense in sync until it was too late as Shiprock used near-perfect free throw shooting to hold off the Lady Rams 35-33 Thursday in a Class 3A girls s...
Press release: Comcast names VP; general manager
March 10th, 2011
Cable and telecommunications veteran Chris Dunkeson has been appointed to the position of Vice President and General Manager for Comcast’s cable operations in New Mexico. In this position, D...
High wind warning through Friday
March 10th, 2011
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag warning, which is in effect from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.
Sustained 20 foot winds of 20 mph or higher with gusts exceeding 3...
Hagerman turns back Fort Sumner
March 10th, 2011
BERNALILLO — Unbeaten and top-seeded Hagerman ended any thoughts of Fort Sumner pulling off an upset in a hurry.
The Bobcats poured in six 3-pointers in sprinting to a 22-8 lead in the...
Prep basektball capsules — March 11
March 10th, 2011
No. 1 Texico (26-2) vs. No. 6 Navajo Pine (24-6)
When: 6 p.m. today
Where: The Pit, Albuquerque
Thursday's semifinal results: Texico defeated Dulce...
Thursday morning briefing: A cancer fighter, strike up the band and a...
March 10th, 2011
Good morning. Sit back and relax with a cup of coffee and enjoy the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.For a cause
Sid Savage of Portales is ranked among the top five fu...
Portales past: March 10, 1944
March 10th, 2011
March 10, 1944: The Portales Daily News: Teachers of the public schools averaged a little over $5 each in the Red Cross Campaign, members of the campaign announced this morning. Their goal w...
Prep basketball capsules — March 10
March 9th, 2011
Boys
No. 2 Clovis (26-2) vs. No. 3 Manzano (18-8)
What: Class 5A semifinal
When: 4:45 p.m. Thursday
Where: The Pit, Albuquerque
Cowboys not afraid of honesty
March 9th, 2011
My father left his parents’ Texas home at age 14 with 36 cents in his pocket. He became a cowboy, one of the best in the business, and he never moved back in with his parents and eight siblin...
Springer busts Broncos
March 9th, 2011
BERNALILLO — Irvyng Urquijo and Leonard Arias scored 14 points each as third-seeded Springer beat Floyd 47-32 Wednesday in a Class 1A boys state playoff game.
Leon Mendoza led the 11th...
Foxes turn back Jal
March 9th, 2011
Bernalillo — It took a while, but Fort Sumner finally wore down Jal en route to a 73-47 win Wednesday in a Class 1A boys state quarterfinal game.
Kolter West scored 18 points and Kit P...
Wagon Mound rolls over Tigers
March 9th, 2011
Bernalillo — The Elida Tigers were eliminated from the Class B boys state tournament by a barrage of 3-pointers.
Led by sophomore sharpshooter Eric Olguin, Wagon Mound poured in 10 3-p...
Zias sweep University of the Southwest
March 9th, 2011
Senior first baseman Taylor Howard hit three home runs and drove in 11 runs Wednesday as the Eastern New Mexico University softball team swept the University of the Southwest in a non-conference do...
Sandia Prep closes out Rams
March 9th, 2011
RIO RANCHO — The Portales Rams’ bid to reach the state quarterfinals fizzled in the final three minutes.
After the Rams and Sandia Prep traded the lead back-and-forth for the fir...
Ticket feature: Nashville gospel group performing in Clovis
March 9th, 2011
The Blackwood Legacy will perform a free gospel concert in Clovis Sunday.
Coming from Nashville, the Blackwood Legacy features worship musicians Luke and Jake Yates and Rick Price.
Pr...
Q&A: Tucumcari applying for racing license
March 9th, 2011
Freedom New Mexico spoke with Warren Frost, Quay County Gaming Authority director, by phone Monday. Frost discussed the upcoming application process for New Mexico’s last racing license.
...
My turn: Roast has twist to it
March 9th, 2011
Traditional roast with root vegetables is nice, but sometimes I want something different.
This recipe has meat, carbs and vegetables in one dish. It’s also easy to prepare, although it...
New Mexico boys state tournament — March 9
March 9th, 2011
(Seeds in parentheses)
Wednesday
Class 5A
At The Pit, Albuquerque
Clovis 79, Valley 46
Manzano 46, Las Cruces High 43
Onate 61,...
Sandi Prep eliminates Rams
March 9th, 2011
Sandia Prep scored the final 13 points of the game and beat Portales 52-41 Wednesday in a Class 3A state quarterfinal contest....
Wednesday morning briefing: Lent, a special election and a blond momen...
March 9th, 2011
Good morning. Hope you’re ready for it. Here’s the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.Test the waters
New Mexico college students interested in gaining legi...
Portales past: March 9, 1950
March 9th, 2011
March 9, 1950: The Portales Daily News: from the “All Around Kenna” column: The Megolia wild-cat oil well, 15 miles south of Kenna, is said to be down 6,000 feet....
Hounds rout Wayland Baptist
March 8th, 2011
Where has this been all season?
Eastern New Mexico University’s baseball team, with only 38 runs in its first 13 games, erupted for 19 hits on Tuesday in a rare 20-3 non-conference r...
Lady Wolverines cruise past Magdalena
March 8th, 2011
RIO RANCHO — Defending Class 2A girls state champion Texico is off to a fast start again.
The top-seeded Lady Wolverines (25-2) cruised to a 63-30 win over Magdalena on Tuesday night a...
Dora fades in fourth quarter in latest loss to Tatum
March 8th, 2011
BERNALILLO — The Dora Lady Coyotes have battled Tatum tough all season, and Thursday’s Class 1A state quarterfinal game was no different.
Dora, though, went ice-cold in the final...
New Mexico fishing report — March 8
March 8th, 2011
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information availablefrom area officers, anglers, guides and local business...
Budget delays harming readiness
March 8th, 2011
Defense officials are shaking their heads in disbelief as congressional leaders continue to delay passing a wartime defense appropriations bill for fiscal year 2011, which began last October.
Their view: Bill would promote free access to public data
March 8th, 2011
Sarah Welsh is executive director for the New Mexico Foundation for Open Government. She is asking for support for a a free access to public data.
Your taxes are being used by...
Judge hedges on Obamacare court ruling
March 8th, 2011
A reminder that few things are as simple as they first seem: In January, when a federal judge in Pensacola declared President Obama’s health care reform law unconstitutional, the judge became...
Police blotter — March 9
March 8th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police records:
Friday
A Portales police officer was sent to the 1900 block of West Sec...
New women's group aims to empower
March 8th, 2011
Six Clovis and Portales women have created a new organization intended to empower women.
The idea for the organization, called We Organize Motivate Educate and Nurture, or W.O.M.E.N., came t...
State police: Excessive speed, driver inattention caused Monday fatal...
March 8th, 2011
Excessive speed and driver inattention caused a wreck that left 19-year-old Michael Galvan of Portales dead Monday, State Police Capt. Jimmy Glascock said.
Police would turn their reports ov...
ENMU briefs — March 9
March 8th, 2011
Circle K International charters ENMU chapter
The service organization Circle K International, a branch of Kiwanis International, has chartered a new chapter at Eastern New Mexic...
State police: Driver inattention caused fatal wreck
March 8th, 2011
Speed and driver inattention were contributing factors in the fatal January wreck on U.S. 70, State Police Capt. Jimmy Glascock said.
Bryian Phillips, 29, of Clovis died from injuries sustai...
Lady Rams romp into Class 3A semis
March 8th, 2011
ALBUQUERQUE — The Pit didn’t change much about the Portales-Ruidoso rivalry, as the second-seeded Lady Rams cruised in their Class 3A quarterfinal rematch, 45-23.
Portales (18-9)...
Top-seeded Vixens roll into semis
March 8th, 2011
BERNALILLO — Fort Sumner’s girls simply had too much depth for Jal Tuesday night.
The top-seeded Vixens opened a lead in the final t wo minutes of the half, then buried the Lady...
ENMU mens' rodeo team finishes sixth at Ranger College Rodeo
March 8th, 2011
RANGER, Texas — Freshman Logan Medlin helped the Eastern New Mexico University men’s team to a sixth-place finished this past weekend at the Ranger College Rodeo.
Medlin, from Ta...
My turn: Lent time for self improvement
March 8th, 2011
Experts say it takes 40 days to undo a bad habit. Now let’s see, today is Ash Wednesday and Lent lasts exactly 40 days. Many people pick an indulgence or habit that’s not good for them...
Elida overwhelms Corona in Class B quarters
March 8th, 2011
BERNALILLO — Elida showed Tuesday why it is clearly the No. 1 seed in the state Class B girls basketball tournament.
The Lady Tigers scored more points in the second quarter (27) than...
Strong second half propels Grady into Class B semis
March 8th, 2011
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BERNALILLO — Second-seeded Grady scored in the first 10 seconds, then quickly found itself down 6-2 to a Walatowa team that carries only seven players.
Lady Bronchos c...
Press release: The National Weather Service issues wind advisory
March 8th, 2011
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a wind advisory which is in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (MST) today.
This includes Curry and Roosevelt Counties.
West Winds 25...
Tuesday morning briefing: Gaming, job info and a magic bus
March 8th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.
Video game of the week
For you adventurous folks straight from the desk of our own Jenna Zamie.
One dead in wreck north of Floyd
March 8th, 2011
A 19-year-old Portales man died in a one-vehicle wreck in Roosevelt County Monday night.
Michael Galvan was killed in the wreck, according to the New Mexico State Police.
State Police...
Portales past: March 8, 1944
March 8th, 2011
March 8, 1944: The Portales Daily News: In the past two weeks, the Daily News has lost two valued employees who have gone to Austin, Texas, to enter the nurses training school for the U.S. Army. Th...
My turn: Wait, I can explain
March 7th, 2011
There are a couple of disadvantages to being on a diet and watching what you eat. Other people watch for you.
I always watch carefully what I eat, and have pretty much given up all fast food...
Cold-damage assistance available for low-income homeowners
March 7th, 2011
Dixey Evans has been without regular running water for seven-and-a-half weeks.
Since the below-zero temperatures in February burst the first pipe, she’s had one leak or broken pipe aft...
Tucumcari police officer arrested
March 7th, 2011
A Tucumcari Police officer was arrested Saturday morning for aggravated assault and battery of a household member.
“Robert Vargas was placed on paid administrative leave, effective Mon...
March 8 — Dora news
March 7th, 2011
FFA schedule
• Today: Practice 4-7 p.m. for Entomology, FBM, Dairy Foods teams
• Wednesday: Practice 4-7 p.m. for Livestock, Ag Mech teams
• Thursday: Pra...
ENMU regents to vote on resident hall project
March 7th, 2011
The Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents is set to vote on starting the design process and getting money for a new residence hall for the Portales campus during their meeting at 1 p.m. Fr...
Two arrested on jail smuggling charges
March 7th, 2011
Two men have been arrested for trying to smuggle contraband into Roosevelt County Detention Center, and authorities are looking for a woman in the same case, according to a news release from the Ro...
State quarterfinal pairings
March 7th, 2011
(Seeds in parentheses) Boys Wednesday Class 5A At The Pit, Albuquerque (7) Valley vs. (2) Clovis, 9:45 a.m. (6) Las Cruces High vs. (3) Manzano, 1:15 p.m...
Monday morning briefing: Help a kid, a free movie and a dialing up
March 7th, 2011
Good morning. It’s the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.A little help from friends
Eastern New Mexico....fifth-grader Linda Mariana of Napa, Calif., needs your hel...
Portales past: March 7, 1962
March 7th, 2011
March 7, 1962: Portales News-Tribune: Playing at the Tower Theater: John Wayne starring in “The Comancheros.” Other stars were Stuart Whitman, Ima Balin, Nehemiah Persoff and Lee...
Boy's state prep scores — March 5
March 6th, 2011
First round
Class 5A
Clovis 81, Sandia 61
Eldorado 50, Albuquerque High 42
La Cueva 59, Cibola 26
Las Cruces High 52, Highland 50
Manzano 53,...
Portales past: March 6, 1944
March 6th, 2011
March 6, 1944: The Portales Daily News: The base commandant of Clovis Army Air Base presented to Rayford Young, 15, and Charles K. Young, 12, of White Star Route of Portales the Distinguishe...
Ospreys land at Whiting Field
March 5th, 2011
The sky wasn’t falling Wednesday if you lived north of Milton, it was the
Zias drop pair in West Texas A&M triangular
March 5th, 2011
CANYON, Texas — Washburn scored three runs in each of the final two innings Saturday to deal Eastern New Mexico University’s softball team an 8-7 loss on the second day of the West Texa...
Senior happenings — March 6
March 5th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities.
Tuesday:
Club notes — March 6
March 5th, 2011
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Ellen W. Jones Chapter 1022 of United Daughters of the Confederacy met on March 1 at the Pizza Hut. President Janelle Foster opened the meeting int...
On the shelves — March 6
March 5th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Paws & Effect: The Healing Power of Dogs” by Sharon Sakson was given by Charm...
Sponge painting tips featured on show
March 5th, 2011
Information on sponge painting on fabric, using a Klic-N-Kut die cutting machine and reducing allergens in the home will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday...
Land use study unifies community
March 5th, 2011
The Joint Land Use Study (JLUS), commissioned by the Curry County commissioners and funded by the Department of Defense, is an opportunity for the surrounding communities and Cannon Air Force Base...
Their view: State has own pension problems to tackle
March 5th, 2011
Paul Gessing is president of New Mexico's Rio Grande Foundation. He addressed the state pension issue in a recent column submission:
While we’ve been wrapped up in a 60-d...
Pot legalization needs to be taken seriously
March 5th, 2011
Proposition 19, an initiative to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, was soundly defeated in the November election after California’s political establishment, Democratic and Republica...
School menus — March 6
March 5th, 2011
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Pancake sausage on a stick. Lunch —Chicken sandwich, tater tots, lettuce, tomato, pickle, 7 marsh...
Government workers part of community
March 5th, 2011
As did many husbands on Valentine's Day, I took my wife to one of her favorite restaurants. That place being overcrowded, with a two hour wait predicted, we went instead to another of her favorite...
Surnames carry reputations
March 5th, 2011
Surnames are a pretty big deal in Eastern New Mexico. They connect you with a family, good or bad and help connect us.
I met a guy working a booth at the N.M. Ag Expo this year who was wear...
NASCAR makes pit stop in corn field
March 5th, 2011
NASCAR has announced an agreement with the National Corn Growers Association to begin using Ethanol 15, a greener fuel, manufactured from corn.
Al Gore has just announced that ethanol for us...
Idalou puts end to Mules' run
March 5th, 2011
MIDLAND, Texas — Muleshoe’s bid for the Class 2A state tournament in Austin ended one game short on Saturday.
Facing District 2-2A rival and champion Idalou with a trip to the fi...
My turn: Marking one year with roses
March 5th, 2011
This one-year anniversary of column-writing seems like a good time to recount my attempts at taking friends’ advice to stop and smell the roses.
But, with 16,000 varieties, it’s...
March 6 — Police blotter
March 5th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police records:
Tuesday
• An officer was sent to a business in the 1600 block of Spruce Street about 4:...
March 6 — Public record
March 5th, 2011
Recent cases in Roosevelt County Magistrate Court, according to court documents:
Feb. 16
• Dominique Lucero, born in 1974, pleaded no contest to driving on a suspended lic...
March 6 — Weekly update
March 5th, 2011
Motorcyclist recovering after crash
The rider of a motorcycle in a crash at Second Street and Chicago Avenue on Feb. 26 has been identified as Chad Rupe of Clovis, said Portales Polic...
Portales past: March 5, 1950
March 5th, 2011
March 5, 1950: The Portales Daily News: East Ward and Lindsey Grade won top honors Saturday in the annual Jubilee all-day basketball tournament in the high school and junior high gymnasiums,...
Saturday's basketball prep capsules — March 4
March 4th, 2011
Girls
State tournament
First round
Class 2A
Texico 65, Cuba 38
Records: Texico 25-2, Cuba 16-12
Recap: Sop...
Mules game away from Austin
March 4th, 2011
The Muleshoe Mules will have to get by a familiar foe to earn the school’s first trip to the Texas boys state basketball tournament in Austin.
The unranked Mules made 14-of-18 free thr...
Press release: Spring 2011 forecast includes more wild weather
March 4th, 2011
State College, Pa. -- 3 March 2011 -- AccuWeather reports the AccuWeather.com forecast for Spring 2011 calls for more wild weather for the U.S. The biggest concerns center around expectations of...
In search of ponies: Chickens on wheels merit research
March 4th, 2011
Why didn’t the rooster cross the road?
I don’t know the answer, but when the call went out over the police scanner this week, you can bet your bottom dollar I grabbed a camera a...
Bulldogs take series opener from Hounds
March 4th, 2011
Right fielder Edwin Mendoza went 3-for-5 and drove in three runs, leading Southwestern Oklahoma to an 8-5 victory over Eastern New Mexico University on Friday in the opener of a three-game Lone Sta...
DWI patrols planned
March 4th, 2011
The Clovis Police Department will conduct DWI saturation patrols Saturday, and a DWI checkpoint on Friday, according to a release from the department.
The saturation patrols will take place...
Friday morning briefing: Graffiti, "Saturday Night Lab" and vanity on...
March 4th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.
Clean it up
There is help available for cleaning up graffiti from the City of Clovis.
H...
Portales past: March 4, 1962
March 4th, 2011
March 4, 1962: Portales News-Tribune: Portales police made 1,373 contacts during February, including 227 warnings to motorists, 55 driver license tests, 220 driver licenses checked on road b...
Texas boys basketball playoff capsules — March 3
March 3rd, 2011
All times CST
Class 2A
Region I semifinals
Muleshoe (22-10) vs. Eastland (30-4)
7:30 p.m. Friday, Midland Junior College
&bu...
County proposing ban on certain incenses
March 3rd, 2011
The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office is hoping for a county ban on certain types of incense that are often used to produce a high similar to that of marijuana.
Chief Deputy Malin Park...
My turn: Getting to know eastern New Mexico
March 3rd, 2011
Some might say too much thinking is a dangerous task for me. But this time, I think it may have positive results.
As I mentioned before, I had an educational week with work recently.
...
Put your trust in the Lord
March 3rd, 2011
Nothing quenches the peace and joy of life faster than problems, finances, health, strife or problems in relationships. Our faith wanes while depression and frustration disturbs our lives.
I...
Their view: Legislators need to rethink laws
March 3rd, 2011
Kent McManigal writes for Freedom New Mexico. He shares his thoughts on the gambling incident at Portales County Club:
The results of a poll conducted on the Portales News-Trib...
Free speech also allows for hate speech
March 3rd, 2011
Free speech and the First Amendment prevailed Tuesday when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that the First Amendment protects even vile and hateful speech directed at gays, warriors and Catholics....
State needs leader such as Berry
March 3rd, 2011
What about Richard Berry?
The mayor, I mean. Albuquerque. There are laundry lists of possible candidates for the Senate seat of Jeff Bingaman when he leaves office after his current term end...
Thursday morning briefing: Music, books and teacher salaries
March 3rd, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.
Music, music, music
There's a Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band performance at 3 p.m. Sunday at Eastern Ne...
Portales past: March 3, 1944
March 3rd, 2011
March 3, 1944: The Portales Daily News: Featured at the Kiva Theater: “Bordertown Gunfighters” with Bill Elliott. Featured at the Yam Theater: “Happy” starring Bill B...
Mules, Steers gain regional semifinals
March 2nd, 2011
LUBBOCK — The Muleshoe Mules overcame a slow start Wednesday and advanced to Texas Class 2A regional semifinal competition with a 58-48 victory over the Stanton Buffaloes at Lubbock Christian...
Joint Land Use committee puts decision on tall structures to officials
March 2nd, 2011
The Joint Land Use Study committee stopped short when it came to tall buildings Wednesday, opting instead to ask local officials to consider implementing a series of policy recommendations.
...
My turn: Frozen meals money saver
March 2nd, 2011
I don’t have time to cook every day, and eating out is expensive and often less healthy.
I cook once a week, put single servings of the food in leftover containers, stack the container...
Storytelling part of every culture
March 2nd, 2011
The children, probably from 4 or 5 years old to 12, sat (or lay) on the floor in front, close to the speaker — the storyteller. The grownups sat on the floor or in chairs.
The audience...
Two U.S. airmen killed in Frankfurt airport shooting
March 2nd, 2011
FRANKFURT, Germany — A man armed with a handgun attacked a bus carrying U.S. Air Force troops at Frankfurt airport Wednesday, killing two airmen and wounding two others before being taken...
Wednesday morning briefing: Lindbergh's Clovis legacy and for breakfas...
March 2nd, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.Fast fact
Aviator Charles Lindbergh helped establish a transcontinental plane-train service that incl...
Portales past: March 2, 1944
March 2nd, 2011
March 2, 1944: The Portales Daily News: The Leopards from down Causey way are very excited, as they feel confident of winning the Lions’ basketball tournament being held here next week...
ENMU signs five for cross country
March 1st, 2011
Eastern New Mexico University has signed five runners for its cross country teams for next season.
Joining the men’s squad are Isaiah Samoei, a Kenyan who is transferring from Iowa Wes...
Curry commissioners seek bids for road work
March 1st, 2011
By Sharna Johnson
Freedom New Mexico
sjohnson@cnjonline.com
Curry County will gather bids to surface an alternate route around Curry Road R, which lies along Cannon Air Force B...
Meetings watch: Portales City Council
March 1st, 2011
At the Portales City Council meeting Tuesday night at City Hall, councilors:
• heard Fire Chief Gary Nuckols say in the fire department annual report that call volume has remained about...
Their view: Film incentives must be reasonable for state
March 1st, 2011
Dennis J. Roch is the state representative for District 67, which includes Roosevelt and Curry counties. He offered his thoughts on the state subsidies for the film industry:
I...
Teachers should do bargaining in public
March 1st, 2011
At a time when the privilege of collective bargaining is jeopardized for public employees, a Colorado Springs school district has negotiated its master agreement with the teachers union in meetings...
Proposed fee increases ‘modest’
March 1st, 2011
Lawmakers seeking guidance from military associations on whether to support the new Defense Department plan to raise TRICARE Prime enrollment fees modestly for working-age retirees next year, and t...
Police blotter — March 2
March 1st, 2011
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police records:
Saturday
About 10:30 p.m., an officer went to the 700 block of W...
Meetings watch: Roosevelt County Commission
March 1st, 2011
At the Roosevelt County Commission meeting Tuesday in the county courthouse, commissioners:
• Approved three freeholders to view a portion of South Roosevelt Road U in District 4 for di...
My turn: Age not factor for honor
March 1st, 2011
The Oscar Awards media coverage was bothersome and not because of the best and worst dressed picks.
It was what they said about Best Screenplay Writer, David Seidler, who won for “The...
Account set for funeral expense donation
March 1st, 2011
An account for donations to help with funeral expenses for Patricia Ohler of Portales has been set up under her name at James Polk Stone Community Bank.
Ohler died of cancer Thursday, leav...
Attack on Planned Parenthood shows hypocrisy
March 1st, 2011
Fungible (fuhn-juh-buhl), Adj. — Being of such nature or kind as to be freely exchangeable or replaceable. Noun — Strawman argument in 2011 politics.
A few weeks ago, the House o...
New Mexico fishing report — March 1
March 1st, 2011
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesse...
ENMU briefs — March 2
March 1st, 2011
Student and employee briefs
• Jordan Kobritz, assistant professor of sport management and sport law, and co-author Steven Palmer, associate professor of business at Northwestern...
Meetings watch: RGH board of trustees
March 1st, 2011
The Roosevelt General Hospital Board of Trustees met on Feb. 26, just prior to conducting a Governance and Administration educational retreat.
The meeting was conducted by Dr. Lonnie Alexand...
Press release: New Mexico governor appoints two New ENMU regents
March 1st, 2011
Press release: New Mexico governor appoints two New ENMU regents
PORTALES-New Mexico governor Susana Martinez has announced two new appointments to the Board of Regents at Eastern New...
Press release: Linden Weese resigns as Zia basketball coach
March 1st, 2011
PORTALES, N.M.— Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball coach Linden Weese has announced his resignation as Zia basketball coach, effective May 31. He has served as the E...
Xcel seeks rate increase to pay for upgrades
March 1st, 2011
Xcel Energy is seeking a 6.9 percent overall increase in New Mexico base rates.Xcel spokesman Wes Reeves said the proposed increase was filed Monday at the New Mexico Public Regulation Commis...
Tuesday morning briefing: A city agenda, school link and the crime of...
March 1st, 2011
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Tuesday briefing.
City agenda
Portales City Council is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. today in Portales City Hall.
Th...
Portales past: March 1, 1950
March 1st, 2011
March 1, 1950: The Portales Daily News: Nine-year-old Maurice Beard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eastham, who received a brain concussion in falling from a horse Saturday, is reported improving and...
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