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Mother Nature has mind of her own
June 30th, 2010
Years ago there was a commercial that said, “It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature” followed by a catastrophe. Actually, fooling Mother Nature is a fool’s errand — it ca...
My turn: Get creative with muffin mixes
June 30th, 2010
The quickest route to muffins is a boxed mix, and mixes take a step up with easy added ingredients.
I did a little research after my supervisor, Robin Fornoff, asked about muffin recipes.
Farmers: Wheat harvest ample
June 30th, 2010
The grain harvest of wheat this year is the best in years due to more precipitation than usual, members of the agriculture industry are saying.
At Portales grain elevator J.D. Heiskell and C...
Reader submitted content: 4-H conference upcoming
June 30th, 2010
The 87th Annual State 4-H Conference will be held July 12-16 at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. During the week-long event, more than 250 4-H members from across the state will gather fo...
Setting it straight: No new cell phone laws
June 30th, 2010
A story in Wednesday’s paper reported incorrect information regarding new laws. There are no new laws related to cell phone use while driving in New Mexico. Lawmakers proposed a law but it wa...
Wednesday morning briefing: Portales parks, the zoo and Gone with the...
June 30th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday briefing.Did you know?
Portales' eight city parks span over 270 acres combined.
To see...
Portales past: June 30, 1910
June 30th, 2010
June 30, 1910: Portales City Council passed an ordinance prohibiting the sale of intoxicating liquors. Violation carried a fine up to $100 and jail sentence up to 30 days....
Police blotter — June 30
June 29th, 2010
Recent calls received by Roosevelt County dispatchers, according to call logs:
Sunday
• At 12:52 a.m., a...
ENMU briefs — June 30
June 29th, 2010
Summer session beginning
The second four-week summer session at Eastern New Mexico University is scheduled July 6-30.
To enrol...
Roosevelt, De Baca receive PILT funds
June 29th, 2010
New Mexico counties will share more than $32 million in federal payment in lieu of taxes (PILT) money, according to a release from U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M.
The PILT program, administe...
Employers barred from offering incentives to use TRICARE
June 29th, 2010
Civilian employers of military retirees once again can offer a TRICARE supplemental plan with their cafeteria-style health insurance options so that workers who elect to use their TRICARE Standard...
High court delivers another blow to liberties
June 29th, 2010
Americans must be ever-vigilant that, in the name of combating terrorism, we don’t also undermine our vital liberties.
That’s why we’re troubled by the U.S. Supreme Court d...
Their view: Governor candidates throw caution to the wind with questio...
June 29th, 2010
A recent post from New Mexico political blogger Joe Monahan:
More holes to tell you about in an ad for the race for Guv. This time it’s Susana Martinez’s claim i...
Press release: Bingaman announces PILT funding for N.M. counties
June 29th, 2010
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today reported that New Mexico counties will share more than $32 million this year in payment in lieu of taxes (PILT) funds.
PILT, which is a pr...
New Freedom boss brings 'wealth of experience'
June 29th, 2010
By Mary Ann Milbourn
Freedom Communications
Freedom Communications Inc. has named Mitchell Stern, the former chairman and chief executive of Fox Television Stations Inc., as CEO of th...
Press release: Freedom names CEO
June 29th, 2010
IRVINE, CA, June 29, 2010 – Freedom Communications announced today that Mitchell Stern has been named President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Stern, a member of t...
Tuesday morning briefing: Science fiction and affordable housing
June 29th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom new Mexico’s Tuesday briefing.
Video of the day
Joking around: Thousands of cats and dogsDid you know?
Portales past: June 29, 1910
June 29th, 2010
June 29, 1910: The Portales Woman’s Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.O. Leach for a program on Bible heroines. When the program ended, the Roosevelt County Herald repor...
Meetings watch: Board of education
June 28th, 2010
During the Portales Municipal Schools Board of Education special meeting Monday in the district Administration Building, the board:
• Heard legislation requiring equal opportunities for...
Wike named new drug task force coordinator
June 28th, 2010
Former police officer Heather Wike is the new Region V Drug Task Force Coordinator.
Wike will receive a salary of $40,000 under a contract subject to a performance review in six months, ac...
Monday morning briefing: Money to blow and an American icon
June 28th, 2010
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico's Monday morning briefing.
Money to blow
The Clovis/Curry County Chamber is raising the money for the annual Fourth of J...
Portales past: June 28, 1960
June 28th, 2010
June 28, 1960: A hot June continued in Portales with a high temperature of 101 — the sixth day of triple-digit heat during the month. The year’s high temperature was 10...
Portales past: June 27, 1945
June 27th, 2010
June 27, 1945: A Lt. MacDonald was looking for a furnished house in Portales. He was willing to pay $75 per month, three months in advance, according to a newspaper classified ad.
Their view: Candidates anything but gracious
June 26th, 2010
Retired newspaper editor and sometimes columnist Ned Cantwell is annoyed with the antics of both candidates in New Mexico’s governor’s race.
Excerpts from a recent opinion piece:...
Officer should exhibit better judgment
June 26th, 2010
The June 19 vehicle rollover that involved a Portales police officer was a frightful reminder of how dangerous those public servants’ jobs can be.
It also is a reminder that law office...
ENMU weighing options on Lone Star Conference
June 26th, 2010
Eastern New Mexico University President Steven Gamble raised concerns Saturday about the future of the athletic conference ENMU competes in with Texas and Oklahoma schools.
During ENMU&rsquo...
Embezzlement charges appear to fit pattern of conduct
June 26th, 2010
Embezzlement charges against the owner of Portales Livestock Auction appear to fit a pattern of conduct leading to a shutdown of the facility more than a year ago.
Randy Bouldin is charged w...
Meetings watch: ENMU Board of Regents
June 26th, 2010
During the Eastern New Mexico Board of Regents meeting Saturday in Portales the board:
• Approved a five-year capital projects plan for ENMU-Ruidoso. The request is for renovation of ex...
Weekly update — June 27
June 26th, 2010
The recent Heritage Days sponsored by the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce raised $1,030.
Sharon King, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce, said $1,000 was used to pay expenses...
Police blotter — June 27
June 26th, 2010
Recent calls received by Portales Dispatch Wednesday through Friday, according to call logs:
Wednesday
• At 9:59 a.m., a caller in the 1600 block of West Second...
My turn: Local history presented in numbers
June 26th, 2010
Some local history by the numbers (according to “Roosevelt County History and Heritage” and “Portales, New Mexico: The First 100 Years”):
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Better Business Bureau warns of phone scam
June 26th, 2010
The Better Business Bureau in Albuquerque is warning of a phone scam in which callers from Jamaica tell people they have won a prize and need to pay fees to claim it.
According to a release...
Portales past: June 26, 1960
June 26th, 2010
June 26, 1960: Alvin Stevenson, a 40-year-old Elida rancher, was in the hospital following a weekend fall from a windmill. He suffered five broken ribs and a broken collarbone....
Club notes — June 27
June 25th, 2010
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
• “So Stressed: The Ultimate Stress-Relief Plan for Women&rdquo...
Eastwoods braved empty New Mexico territory
June 25th, 2010
Nick and Maggie Eastwood were Pug Eastwood’s parents.
Nick was Johnny Eastwood’s grandfather. Nick was a nickname. His real name was Emerson Ethridge Eastwood and he married Marg...
Honors — June 27
June 25th, 2010
Jimenez
Jeannette Jimenez of Portales made the Dean’s List and the Honor Roll in her second term of study at the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Mich.
Floor finishes featured on show
June 25th, 2010
Information on floor finishes, preparing 100-calorie snacks and making “upcycled” jewelry will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thur...
Club notes — June 27
June 25th, 2010
Clovis Quilters club
The Clovis Quilters met June 14 at Trinity Lutheran Church with 13 members attending and welcomed new member Margie Truelock.
Sheryl Abdill calle...
Oil spill effects cast wide ripple
June 25th, 2010
“JB & Friends: Live from the Gulf Coast!” You can watch the show LIVE on CMT, or listen on Radio Margaritaville.
To demonstrate support for the people, businesses and cultur...
Facebook fad time waster
June 25th, 2010
Maybe I’m a little late to the party but this week I finally dipped my toes in this Facebook fad that’s ongoing.
I called a lot of other communication technologies fads too. Ther...
Loss of tree means gain of treehouse
June 25th, 2010
The Lady of the House gave me some bad news the other day: Our friendly shade tree has to come down.
The tree’s roots are diving big-time into the family garden. This would explain why...
Grocery store lawsuit settled out of court
June 25th, 2010
A lawsuit against a grocery store operated by former State Rep. Brian Moore, R-Clayton, was settled out of court, Moore said.
The suit was filed by the state’s Equal Employment Opportu...
Friday morning briefing: Getting burned and class openings
June 25th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing. Did you know
You can be fined for failing to notify the fire department before you burn tra...
Portales past: June 25, 1945
June 25th, 2010
June 25, 1945: Officials estimated 1,500 to 2,000 people attended the weekend rodeo held at an arena about a mile southwest of Portales. Winners included Jack Shaw (calf roping), C...
Litigious animal rights groups inhumane
June 24th, 2010
Attorneys for the Extreme Humane Society of the United Suers (X-HSUS) have filed suit in the San Francisco Court of Steals, Deals, Repeals and Conceals against Geico (Government Engineered Insuranc...
Census metropolitan population estimates
June 24th, 2010
The Census Bureau cannot go out and count every man, woman and child each year. Instead, it uses statistical models and a multitude of data sources to estimate the nation's population down to the s...
My turn: Dad was wiser than any scholar
June 24th, 2010
June 30, 1990
Spinning tales for hours ‘bout birds, dogs and fisherman’s luck—Great Depression hobo trains when there wasn’t very much.
...
Auction company owner faces embezzlement charges
June 24th, 2010
The owner of the closed Portales Livestock Auction has been charged with embezzling nearly half a million dollars from a customer.
Randy Bouldin, 39, was arrested June 2 on a charge of embez...
Officials decline to reveal new Drug Task Force coordinator
June 24th, 2010
Board members have selected a lone finalist as the Region V Drug Task Force coordinator, according to Clovis Police Chief Steve Sanders.
Sanders said Thursday a choice has been made but the...
I’m blessed to live in America
June 24th, 2010
Let this Fourth of July be a renewal of respect, courage and dedication for this great country. I don’t know about you, but I get just a little weary of continual controversy over issues that...
Their view: Government set up like ponzi scheme
June 24th, 2010
Howard Rich wrote this piece for Americans for Limited Government (www.getliberty.org):
Ponzi...
Leave politics out of friendships
June 24th, 2010
Yes, most of my friends have similar political convictions to mine. Actually, not just political but also more general philosophical ones, bearing on the theory of being, knowledge, the human good...
DISCLOSE Act limits freedom of speech
June 24th, 2010
Americans rightly are jealous of their right to freedom of speech; it is a prerequisite of freedom and a bulwark against government tyranny in so many ways. That’s why the First Amendment beg...
Press release: Portales auction owner arrested for embezzling
June 24th, 2010
Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler announced today that the District Attorney’s Office arrested Randy Bouldin, age 39, on one (1) count of Embezzlement over $20,000.
The...
Press Release: First New Mexico Route 66 Motor Tour revs up
June 24th, 2010
It wouldn’t be summer without an old-fashioned trip along the Mother Road and the Route 66 Association of New Mexico aims to please with its first-e...
Thursday morning briefing: Emergency tips, basketball camp and UFOs
June 24th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.Emergency tips
Are you interested in the preparation for emergencies in Portales and Roose...
Portales past: June 24, 1955
June 24th, 2010
June 24, 1955: Two Oklahoma City men, bicycling their way to California in search of work, passed through eastern New Mexico. One of the men said they’d been averaging 120 mi...
Fishing report — June 24
June 23rd, 2010
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and The Fish Phone, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses....
Imprinting leads to confused animals
June 23rd, 2010
Animals don’t understand mirrors, so they think they are just like whoever feeds and protects them when they’re young. Psychologist types call this “imprinting.”
We h...
Press Release: "Rent" features CAFB talent
June 23rd, 2010
Clovis Community College’s Theater department will be performing the Tony Award and Pulitzer prize-winning musical RENT, by Jonathan Larson, on Ju...
Grazing workshop set
June 23rd, 2010
A Planned Grazing Workshop for ranchers and land owners is set for June 29-July 1 in Amarillo, Texas.
Agricultural consultant Kirk Gadzia and Kelly Boney are expected to cover rangeland moni...
My turn: Patience needed for whip recipe
June 23rd, 2010
A 1910 Roosevelt County Herald mentions the Portales Woman’s Club eating “grape whip and cake.” Editor David Stevens found the article and suggested a column.
I’d nev...
Obama accepts McChrystal’s resignation
June 23rd, 2010
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama ousted Gen. Stanley McChrystal as the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan on Wednesday, saying his scathing published remarks about administration off...
Wednesday morning briefing: A Smokin Fourth and the Teflon Don
June 23rd, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday briefing.Smokin Fourth
This year's Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce fireworks show is sche...
Portales past: June 23, 1910
June 23rd, 2010
June 23, 1910: Forty of 70 irrigation pumps planned for installation in Roosevelt County had been completed. One injury was reported during the week: A Mr. Rayburn was caught in th...
Their view: Health care must be rationed
June 22nd, 2010
Deane Waldman is the author of “Uproot U.S. Healthcare” and writes for New Mexico’s Rio Grande Foundation, which promotes limited government.
Here’s a portion of what...
VA disease dispute getting heated
June 22nd, 2010
VA Secretary Eric Shinseki will get the Senate hearing he didn’t want.
Sen. James Webb, D-Va., says he will use a Senate Veterans Affairs Committee hearing — rescheduled now for...
Gulf oil spill doesn’t justify cap and trade
June 22nd, 2010
The White House was more successful last week forcing a private company — British Petroleum — to set up a $20 billion fund to pay for damage from the oil spill than it has been in stemm...
Meetings watch: Roosevelt General Hospital board
June 22nd, 2010
Roosevelt General Hospital is raising its treatment rates, but many patients won’t be affected, Chief Financial Officer Eva Stevens said at the RGH board meeting Tuesday.
Stevens said...
Bar owner faces felony allegation
June 22nd, 2010
A Portales bar owner faces a felony allegation that she removed surveillance video requested by a state investigator. Court records show the investigator was looking into charges an underage clerk...
Police blotter — June 23
June 22nd, 2010
Recent calls received by Roosevelt County dispatchers, according to call logs:
Saturday
• At 12:15 a.m., a caller in the 1700 block of West Fir requested an offi...
Growth committee looks at data analysis
June 22nd, 2010
The Local Growth Management Committee got a taste of Chicago-style data analysis Tuesday afternoon.
Marc Doussard of the University of Illinois-Chicago’s Voorhes Center presented commi...
Citations recommended in police rollover
June 22nd, 2010
State police will recommend magistrate court issue citations to both drivers involved in Saturday's rollover of a Portales police car, state police C...
ENMU briefs — June 23
June 22nd, 2010
Area children receive tutoring
Seven graduate and undergraduate students in Eastern New Mexico University’s College of Education are providing reading tutoring for 14...
Players sought for kickball tourney
June 22nd, 2010
The Portales Recreation Center is taking registration for a co-ed kickball tournament on July 3. The tournament is open to all ages.
Also, registration for the youth leagues of tackle footba...
I won't be deterred by 5k run
June 22nd, 2010
Saturday was my second 5K race. I hoped to erase memories of my 37:58, when I pulled up injured and saw other racers driving home while I was still running/walking.
Mark Bussen, a coach at C...
Tuesday morning briefing: Six million a day and wildlife at Oasis
June 22nd, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Tuesday briefing.
Did you know? The city of Portales has an average summer water demand of six million ga...
Portales past: June 22, 1960
June 22nd, 2010
June 22, 1960: Kenna’s Sonny Davis was among the best calf ropers in the Rodeo Cowboys Association. Davis ranked fifth in the standings, led by Dean Oliver of Boise, Idaho.
Money raised at Heritage Days
June 21st, 2010
Several fundraisers were part of Heritage Days this past weekend, and organizers say they went well for the most part.
The Portales Recreation Center held fundraisers for youth sports during...
Reader submitted content: Portales FFA member elected state district I...
June 21st, 2010
Portales FFA Chapter is the home of a New Mexico State Officer for the first time in about 11 years. Kayla Hight, of the Portales Chapter, was elected District IV President at the New Mexico State...
Monday morning briefing: Videos, games and some pretty nice weather
June 21st, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Monday briefing.Video of the day
See the festivities at Cannon over the arrival of the new Osprey.
Portales past: June 21, 1945
June 21st, 2010
June 21, 1945: Pvt. Edward E. Estep was visiting family in Rogers after his rescue from a German Army camp. Estep told The Portales Daily News reported Estep was a prisoner for 43...
ENMU ropers take CNFR title
June 20th, 2010
A new horse. The notion that freshmen don’t win national championships.
Just details to Chance Kiehne and Michael Trujillo. They had a calf to rope.
The pair finished their goal...
Portales past: June 20, 1955
June 20th, 2010
June 20, 1955: Keith Payne, Portales’ assistant postmaster, was asking old-timers to search old letters for postmarks. Payne was attempting to collect a postmark from each of...
Their view: Elected officials need to start working for good of public...
June 19th, 2010
Portales’ Kirby Rowan offers this view on politics and big-money
interests:
“With all his problems with Congress this year, President Obama may very well fin...
Children need fathers in their lives
June 19th, 2010
Mother’s Day might get more attention, with more elaborate celebration. Fathers often downplay the event themselves, partly due to modesty and perhaps also because they have to pay for any ce...
Weekly news update
June 19th, 2010
Wholesale milk prices rising
That milk mustache is topping off a smile these days among local dairy owners.
Wholesale milk prices are finally moving up.
Roosev...
Hounds, Lobos set up exhibition game
June 19th, 2010
Eastern New Mexico University has reached an agreement for an exhibition game with the Lobos.
The University of New Mexico will host the Greyhounds Nov. 3 at The Pit in Albuquerque, with tip...
PHS class of 1950 holding reunion
June 19th, 2010
The Portales High School Class of 1950 is planning a 60-year reunion Friday and Saturday at the Portales Masonic Lodge. Information: Bill Smith at 356-6550 or 309-6567....
Municipal court closed for training
June 19th, 2010
The Portales Municipal Court will be closed Monday through Thursday for a training conference, according to a release from the court.
Normal business hours are set to resume June 28.
...
Police blotter — June 20
June 19th, 2010
Recent calls to Roosevelt County dispatch, according to call logs:
Wednesday
• At 12:06 a.m., a caller in the 200 block of South Avenue I reported...
Portales past: June 19, 1945
June 19th, 2010
June 19, 1945: Travelers were pleased to learn of plans to “blacktop” state highway 63 connecting Portales to Arch. “The Arch road has been one of the worst in th...
On the shelves — June 20
June 18th, 2010
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public library
• “Dog Heaven” by Cynthia Rylant was given by Li...
Former teacher left gardening legacy
June 18th, 2010
A wonderful lady named Jean Scheihing, age 94, of Colorado Springs, Colo., died Dec. 6, 2002, of natural causes at her home.
She was one of the best ladies I have every known when she lived...
Honors — June 20
June 18th, 2010
Hudgeons
Felicia Ann Hudgeons of Portales was named to the President’s list for the spring 2010 semester at West Texas A&M University....
Senior happenings — June 20
June 18th, 2010
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
• Sunday: 1 p.m.- 5 p.m....
Budget redecorating featured on show
June 18th, 2010
Information on budget re-decorating, communication techniques, and making vintage jewelry will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
Club notes — June 20
June 18th, 2010
Claud Rainy Day Extension Club
The Claud Rainy Day Extension Club met May 26 at the Gallery 15 Bistro for lunch and annual birthday meeting with eight members.
A col...
Buzzwords cloud accountability
June 18th, 2010
So there it was, in a story in a local newspaper, coincidentally on the same day that we had mentioned it, or discussed it, or related it back to real life.
The catchphrase — like an...
Support comes in all shapes
June 18th, 2010
I’m confident in my manhood. Self-assured, not afraid to hold my wife’s purse in a department store.
So when the need arose to assist my wife in shopping for a new bra, I opted t...
Clovis to host semipro football exhibition
June 18th, 2010
CLOVIS — Anybody needing a summer football fix can get it tonight at Leon Williams Stadium.
Clovis High is hosting an exhibition semipro game between the Rio Rancho-based New Mexico Cr...
Clovis school board to announce superintendent finalists Tuesday
June 18th, 2010
The Clovis Municipal Schools board of education finished two days of interviews Friday with the final four candidates for superintendent.
President Mark Lansford said the board is going to r...
Any dad can be best kind of dad
June 18th, 2010
With Father’s Day upon us, I got to thinking about different kinds of dads. Their names come from their habits and what they do.
For instance there’s Garage Dad, he spends a lot...
Police: Witnesses aid woman after robbery
June 18th, 2010
Clovis police say witnesses came to the aid of a Clovis woman robbed Friday morning, chasing and holding the suspect until officers arrived.
Rondy Q. McDonald, 24, was arrested for robbery a...
Friday morning briefing: Free retreat and Arnie's Army
June 18th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Friday morning briefing.Band plays on
Don’t forget the annual Clovis Community Band Concert 7 p.m....
Portales past: June 18, 1945
June 18th, 2010
June 18, 1945: A 7-year-old Bethel boy was killed when he fell from a tractor he was riding and was struck by the rear wheel. The boy and his brother were on their way home from a...
Cover of darkness no refuge from angry cow
June 17th, 2010
Late-night calls are usually not good news. Especially if it is the police calling to tell you a car has hit a cow on the highway.
Jack got the call at 11:15 p.m. on a Friday night. The loca...
Become your own cheerleader
June 17th, 2010
Do you ever get discouraged? Be a cheerleader for someone.
Having a bad day? A cheerful attitude is contagious. Discouragement is a chief weapon of the enemy, leading to apathy, insensitivit...
Torts better than regulations
June 17th, 2010
Many moons ago I directed a conference on government regulation, out of which the book edited by me and the late M. Bruce Johnson, “Rights and Regulation,” was created.
In this b...
Their view: Sen. Sessions: Elena Kagan’s actions as Harvard dean...
June 17th, 2010
U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., has concerns about Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan. Here are excerpts from a column he’s submitted to multiple media organizations:
Sho...
Environmentalists need to be reasonable
June 17th, 2010
Biased lawmakers enacting knee-jerk legislation have created countless problems in our system of justice, especially with mandates that handcuff judges’ ability to let the punishment fit the...
Predictable irritations hard to avoid
June 17th, 2010
I may pen a book called “Predictably Irritated.”
I get irritated at cars and trains at railroad crossings when I’m rushing to important engagements — like noon-time h...
Reader submitted content: Family asks for community’s support
June 17th, 2010
In October 2009, Jerad LaRue, a Portales native, was diagnosed with aplastic anemia. Aplastic anemia is a condition where bone marrow does not produce sufficient new cells.
Upon not making n...
Thursday morning briefing: Crop counts and Lady Liberty
June 17th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Thursday morning briefing.Crop reports due
Farmers must report their crop acreage, except for small grain...
Portales past: June 17, 1910
June 17th, 2010
June 17, 1910: Santa Fe Railway workers were celebrating a 10 percent raise in salary....
Fishing report — June 17
June 16th, 2010
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and The Fish Phone, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses....
'No female' rule on ranch not fair
June 16th, 2010
My dad was a ranch manager for absentee owners, so he was the on-the-ground boss.
When we were quite young my brother and I began working alongside him. He called us his “top hands,&rd...
Cats to have six home games in 2010
June 16th, 2010
The Clovis Wildcats will spend a lot of time on their home turf this season.
The 2010 football schedule includes six home games in a 10-game regular season, which kicked off at 7 p.m. on Aug...
My turn: Dad makes broccoli taste good
June 16th, 2010
For Father’s Day, let my tell you about the person who makes the best chicken-fried steak and grilled T-bones I’ve tasted: Dad.
His fruit breads are great, too, and Dad’s l...
Weekend Macker tourney postponed
June 16th, 2010
The Gus Macker basketball tournament scheduled this weekend at Clovis Community College has been postponed to Sept. 4-5.
Patty Donovan, a marketing manager at Michigan-based Gus Macker, sai...
Press Release: ENMU's Kiehne and Trujillo second in college finals rop...
June 16th, 2010
CASPER, WYO – After taking fifth in the second go and fourth in the third go of the team roping at the College National Finals Rodeo, the duo of Ch...
Wednesday morning briefing: A reunion and a roller coaster
June 16th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico's Wednesday briefing.
Upward Bound Reunion
A July 10 reunion is scheduled for all current and former Eastern new Mexic...
Portales past: June 16, 1955
June 16th, 2010
June 16, 1955: Sam Douglas of Portales was elected president of the New Mexico Pharmaceutical Association. The group wrapped up its convention in Albuquerque with resolutions urgin...
ENMU briefs — June 16
June 15th, 2010
Kittens in need of homes
Six orange tabby kittens are available for adoption at Eastern New Mexico University.
Tory the greyhound found one kitten on campus. To adopt...
Meetings watch: City council
June 15th, 2010
Tuesday at the Portales City Council meeting, the city council:
• saw the presentation of two awards for service with the city: a 40-year service award to Brenda Fenton, Portales Fire D...
Tucumcari native killed in officer-involved shooting
June 15th, 2010
A man convicted in the 1998 shooting death of a Tucumcari man was shot to death Tuesday by Albuquerque police.
Albuquerque police have identified a man fatally shot by an officer at a truck...
Salas' murder conviction upheld
June 15th, 2010
Demetrio Salas’ first-degree murder conviction in the 2005 shooting of a 10-year-old boy has been upheld by the state Supreme Court.
Salas, 24, was by a Curry County Jury in Oct. 2007...
Schools going solar
June 15th, 2010
Elida and Portales school districts will be getting $300,000 each in federal stimulus dollars for solar power projects, according to the state Public Education Department.
Department spokesw...
Police blotter — June 16
June 15th, 2010
Recent calls received by Roosevelt County dispatchers, according to call logs:
Saturday
• At 2 a.m., a caller in the area of University and Avenue B requested...
Believe hype behind Wooden
June 15th, 2010
Some of the worst stories I’ve ever read were about John Wooden. Thanks to Wade Fraze, one of the best is too.
Regarded as college basketball’s greatest coach, Wooden died two Fr...
Their view: Electronic messaging violates Open Meetings Act
June 15th, 2010
The Las Vegas City Council last year discussed public business by e-mail. New Mexico’s attorney general recently let council members know they can’t skirt the state’s Open Meeting...
Legal process complicates border security
June 15th, 2010
Many see border security as a simple issue: just stop people from coming across, and let those who try to come illegally suffer the consequences.
The fatal shooting of a Mexican teenager by...
Compensated diseases disputed
June 15th, 2010
VA Secretary Eric Shinseki met with Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, last month to ask that he cancel a hearing on the secretary’s controversial...
Press Release: Cannon, Air Force specialists identify ordnance
June 15th, 2010
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – A joint team of U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) specialists successfully identified the...
Tuesday morning briefing: Hail damage and video games
June 15th, 2010
Good morning, and welcome to Tuesday’s Freedom New Mexico morning briefing
Jenna Zamie, a copy editor and video game enthusiast, has her weekly details on a hot new vid...
Portales past: June 15, 1950
June 15th, 2010
June 15, 1950: A suspected hog thief exchanged gunfire with Portales police as they tried to arrest him. No one was injured in the battle, but Burrus Jasper escaped capture. The Po...
WWII-era ordnance placed at Melrose Bombing Range
June 14th, 2010
A joint team of U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal specialists, with an escort from the New Mexico State Police, transported a World War II-era ordnance from Hobbs to Melrose...
Land-use meeting set
June 14th, 2010
Curry and Roosevelt counties will host a policy committee meeting as part of the Cannon Air Force Base Joint Land Use Study 2-4:30 p.m. Monday in the commission room at the Curry County Courthouse....
Rep. Lujan holding telephone town hall
June 14th, 2010
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., is holding a telephone town hall 6:40 p.m. (MDT) Wednesday.
Residents of the 3rd Congressional District must email their name and telephone number to...
Woman's ENMU tenure spans more than 40 years
June 14th, 2010
When the registrar wanted a word with her, Sherrye Burleson was concerned her graduation application was in trouble.
It wasn’t. Turns out, she’d already lined up a job.
Bu...
Monday morning briefing: Wine for auction and a moving donation
June 14th, 2010
Good morning, and welcome to Monday’s Freedom New Mexico morning briefing.
Care for a drink?
The Cap*Rock Winery south of Lubbock will be sold a...
Portales past: June 14, 1960
June 14th, 2010
June 14, 1960: Skinner’s Boot Shop, 112 S. Ave. A, claimed to have some good ideas for Father’s Day — Tony Lama boots (a western favorite for more than 40 years a...
Portales past: June 13, 1950
June 13th, 2010
June 13, 1950: Census officials announced Portales’ 1950 population was at 8,093 — 2,989 more than in 1940....
Senior Happenings — June 13
June 12th, 2010
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St, Clovis.
• Sunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Dance at La Casa Senior Center. Music by Sueno.
&bu...
On the shelves — June 13
June 12th, 2010
The following books are available for checkout at
Clovis-Carver Public Library
• “D-Day: The Battle for Normandy” b...
Honors — June 13
June 12th, 2010
Scholarships
Michael Grooms and Brionna Blue are the two recipient winners of the 2010 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship. They each received $1,000.
Club profile — June 13
June 12th, 2010
• Name: Desert Cruzers Car Club
• What they’re about: The Desert Cruzers Car Club is a club of people with different types of interest in di...
Good shows should tell stories
June 12th, 2010
Ever seen “Whale Wars”? No? Normally, as regular readers of this column know, I have very low tolerance for reality TV, but there have been a few recent and notable exceptions, of which...
KICA had popular shows
June 12th, 2010
KICA Mutual Broadcasting System – 1946-1949
We sincerely believe that the 22 members of the KICA staff made a real effort to do a job for the radio listeners in West Texas and eastern...
Goal setting featured on show
June 12th, 2010
Information on making fabric gifts, goal setting and visualization techniques will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
Vivian Lavi...
Anniversaries — June 13
June 12th, 2010
Little
T. Ray and Bert Little of Clovis will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary from 1-4 p.m. on June 19 at The Master’s Center Banquet Room.
The celebrat...
Engagements — June 13
June 12th, 2010
Beard- Gildenmeister
Don and Ilene Beard of Pritchett, Colo., announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Mary Grace Beard of Berthoud, Colo., to Kei...
Weddings — June 13
June 12th, 2010
Rawdon
Laura Kathryn Ingle and John Gaylan Raymond Rawdon were joined in marriage at 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 29, 2010, in Taos.
The Rev. Richard Mohr performed the ce...
Marriage has been good to me
June 12th, 2010
The year was 1982. June was starting out hot like most Junes in eastern New Mexico. The spring I turned 23 is the one I’ll never forget.
My wife and I celebrated 28 years of marriage t...
Meal program has openings
June 12th, 2010
The Home Delivered Meals Program at the Community Services Center has openings for homebound people age 60 or older, according to a news release from the Community Services Center.
To qualif...
Their view: Martinez says she’s focused on crime
June 12th, 2010
Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez says she will be tough on crime if she’s elected. From her website (
Tea partiers making gains in elections
June 12th, 2010
The “Super Tuesday” primary elections further substantiated the influence of the tea party movement and the conservative wing of the Republican Party as well as providing what could be...
Police blotter — June 13
June 12th, 2010
Recent calls to Roosevelt County dispatchers, according to call logs:
Wednesday
• At 10:19 a.m., a caller in the 1300 block of Avenue D reported someone trying t...
Community encouraged to attend informal lunch with city officials
June 12th, 2010
Portales residents have a chance to get answers to their questions about local issues with a free informal lunch this week.
The Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Sharon King are...
My turn: Kid overwhelmed by legend
June 12th, 2010
Fort Sumner hosted Old Fort Days this weekend, an annual opportunity to remember Billy the Kid.
Most of what we “remember” about the Kid from movies and history books is probably...
Portales past: June 12, 1945
June 12th, 2010
June 12, 1945: Portales mourned the death of former Eastern New Mexico College student Sgt. Melvin E. Jones. Military officials reported three years earlier that Jones was missing...
Segment of Curry County road closed for repairs
June 11th, 2010
The Curry County Road Department has temporarily closed a segment of Curry Road C between Curry Roads 16 and 17 due to damage from inclement weather.
A repair is scheduled for Monday and T...
Birthdays — OL Anderson
June 11th, 2010
OL “Jack” Anderson
OL “Jack” Anderson of Clovis will celebrate his 90th birthday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m....
House fire ruled arson
June 11th, 2010
A house fire on Thursday at 1205 W. Ivy in Portales has been ruled arson, according to Investigator William Farmer of the State Fire Marshal’s Division.
Farmer said the investigation i...
Grant McGee: Secret Service dudes and tambourines
June 11th, 2010
I overheard some folks talking the other day, calling one of our area churches a “cult.”
Did you know we have a cult around here? I didn’t. But I think I may have visited o...
Friday morning briefing: Lucky hunters
June 11th, 2010
Good morning, and welcome to Friday’s Freedom New Mexico morning briefing
Hunters who applied for New Mexico 2010-2011 deer, elk, antelope, ibex, javelina, bighorn sheep and Barbary...
Portales past: June 11, 1910
June 11th, 2010
June 11, 1910: A woman accused of kidnapping a child in Dallas was arrested when she got off the train in Portales. The Roosevelt County Herald identified her as a “Mrs. Ande...
Tomboy more comfortable in mud
June 10th, 2010
Nicole was a tomboy. No, more accurately she was a cowboy.
She favored cow work to Barbie dolls. She was Dad’s right-hand man. By age 15, she could pull her weight, from building fence...
Have you hugged someone today?
June 10th, 2010
I think we should have a “Hug Day.” I would be lost if I didn’t have hugs from friends and loved ones. Hugs make me happy. Hugs tell me someone likes me, and that fills me with de...
Portales man arrested on drug charges
June 10th, 2010
A Portales man has been arrested on drug charges, according to police.
Sergio Chacon, 22, of Portales has been charged with possession of methamphetamine and distributing marijuana, both fel...
My turn: Apology to my Facebook friends
June 10th, 2010
Thanks to my technical ignorance, I may have accidentally offended a number of Facebook friends.
After recently discovering the “Like” button, when I’ve been especially ent...
Base power outage scheduled
June 10th, 2010
A basewide power outage is scheduled for Sunday at Cannon Air Force Base, according to a news release.
The outage will take place from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sunday. During the outage, base civil...
Attention completely unintended
June 10th, 2010
I agreed to do the chores for several days. Nothing to it, I thought.
Not exactly. The animals’ pasture is being irrigated, so everybody is in the pens by the barn. Five show lambs are...
Challenge yourself to exceed
June 10th, 2010
In his heartfelt eulogy for his mother, Jean Biden, Vice President Joe Biden quoted some words from her, very approvingly.
These included the idea that “Everyone is your equal, and eve...
Their view: National PTA joining fight against
childhood obesity
June 10th, 2010
The National Parent Teacher Association issued a press release Thursday supporting federal government efforts “to improve child nutrition.”
U.S. Rep. George Miller, D-Calif., int...
Don’t let spirit of World Cup spill over
June 10th, 2010
The FIFA World Cup tournament is about to begin. The quadrennial global championship in the world’s most popular event, which challenges the Olympic Games as the biggest sporting event on the...
Thursday morning briefing: Fish tales, fighting cancer and summer spor...
June 10th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Thursday briefing.Fish tale
Grab a rod and reel.
The pond at Oasis State Park was stocked with cat...
Portales past: June 10, 1945
June 10th, 2010
June 10, 1945: Portales’ American Legion dance, held in the Safeway parking lot, raised $451.03. “There was about as many people on the lot as could dance and the sidel...
EPCOG approves budgets, cuts staff
June 9th, 2010
The Eastern Plains Council of Governments cut almost a third of its staff Wednesday while approving a significantly reduced budget for the 2010-2011 fiscal year.
The EPCOG board approved the...
My turn: Bananas, chocolate go good together
June 9th, 2010
I’m no Betty Crocker, but I am a dessert fan.
I created Banana S’more Pie to be easily made, and I thought the ingredient combination sounded good.
Unlike s’mores, i...
Choir camp to perform in renovated theater
June 9th, 2010
Choir Camp at Eastern New Mexico University is scheduled to end on a high note today.
At 2 p.m. in Buchanan Hall, choir campers will perform at the nearly renovated theater.
A total o...
Wednesday morning briefing: Fireworks, a trade show and one fast horse
June 9th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.Hunting down
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish received almost 30,000 fewer hunt...
Fires burn near Causey
June 9th, 2010
Roosevelt County firefighters battled three grass fires late Tuesday night.
Ann Clark, Causey Fire Department secretary, said a fire near Causey burned 87 acres and no injuries were reported...
Portales past: June 9, 1910
June 9th, 2010
June 9, 1910: The news from Causey, as reported in the Roosevelt County Herald: “Everything is calm and serene at Causey; some grumbling but that don’t cut any ice.&rdq...
Porous border fears ripe fodder for alarmists
June 8th, 2010
Politics often involves a tug-of-war between perception and fact. One of the most obvious cases involves the insinuation that “illegals” are swarming across our southern border and putt...
Their view: Malkin’s combative nature appalling
June 8th, 2010
Glenn McCoy, professor emeritus at Eastern New Mexico University, is not a fan of syndicated columnist Michelle Malkin.
Here’s a letter he wrote after...
Agent Orange aid hits possible roadblock
June 8th, 2010
Sen. Jim Webb (D-Va.), chief architect of the pricey post-9/11 GI Bill education benefit for veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan war era, could become a new champion, for taxpayers, against what h...
Cattle growers wary of livestock ID program
June 8th, 2010
If the discussion is a system to trace diseases in cattle, New Mexico already has a sufficient system in place, members of the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association said.
The group co...
Police blotter — June 9
June 8th, 2010
A sampling of calls received by Roosevelt County dispatchers, according to call logs:
Saturday
• At 11:4...
ENMU briefs — June 9
June 8th, 2010
Weight-loss contest starts this month
ENMU employees can participate in a competition to lose the most weight ends Aug. 2.
Th...
Meetings watch: County approves amendments to county indigent health c...
June 8th, 2010
During the Roosevelt County Commission meeting Tuesday commissioners:
• Approved amendments to the county indigent health care fund policy to increase the amount the county will pay for...
Tuesday morning briefing: Funny stuff and Muleshoe's latest Facebook p...
June 8th, 2010
Good morning. It’s the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday morning briefing.
Video of the day
Did you hear the one…it’s our own Joking Around.
Portales past: June 8, 1910
June 8th, 2010
June 8, 1910: The Roosevelt County Herald encouraged area residents to clean up their properties. “The streets of a town can be made scrupulously clean in a very short time,&...
Dora cowboy chasing high school rodeo titles
June 7th, 2010
While the goal is to get to Gillette, Wyo., a lot of high schoolers will ultimately get to know Clovis this week.
For the second year, the New Mexico High School Finals Rodeo are being held...
My Turn: Talk about an easy catch
June 7th, 2010
I want to hear from anglers, hunters and the men (and women) of the great outdoors about your adventures in the wilds of New Mexico and west Texas.
Whether it’s about that trophy hangi...
Public record — June 8
June 7th, 2010
Recent Magistrate Court cases, according to court documents:
June 3
Abel Munoz-Solis, age unknown, pled guilty to DWI (second offense), Driving on a...
Dora School News — June 8
June 7th, 2010
Summer library hours
Dora students may come to check out books from the school library from 10 a.m.-noon on the following days: Today, June 22, July 6 and July 20. We want t...
Monday morning briefing: Video games, water and cattle
June 7th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Video game of the week
Fresh from the desk of our own mistress of games, Jenna Zamie.
Game:...
Portales Past: June 7, 1941
June 7th, 2010
June 7, 1941: Roosevelt County, promoting itself as the “biggest producer of dairy products in New Mexico,” declared June as National Dairy Month....
Portales past: June 6, 1955
June 6th, 2010
June 6, 1955: Dean’s Automotive Service at 105 S. Abilene invited customers to take the new Packard “with torsion-level ride” for a spin. “Let the ride decide,”...
June 6 — Community calendar
June 5th, 2010
The Portales News-Tribune offers this space for community events. To submit or change an announcement, contact the Editorial Department at 356-4481 several days in advance. For Sunday’s paper...
June 6 — Public record
June 5th, 2010
The following are recent cases from Portales Magistrate Court:
Tuesday
• Laura Gomez, 33, pled guilty to aggravated DWI (first). Sentenced to 90 days in jail, wi...
Columnists crave attention
June 5th, 2010
It could be time to apply a little market research to these weekly missives I jokingly refer to as a column. I need to zero in on my audience a bit it seems.
For some 22 years I’ve...
Creative living: Casseroles, rugs featured this week
June 5th, 2010
Information on choosing rugs, tips for coping and making casseroles will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
Latriece Brooks is...
Senior happenings — June 6
June 5th, 2010
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Monday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Dance at Friendship.
Road trip that's easy on wallet
June 5th, 2010
In the first place, and this is not a negative, it was not like Chaco Canyon.
You could not hear the drums and bird flutes in the silence, you could not picture, in the stillness, Anasazi...
On the shelves — June 6
June 5th, 2010
The following books are available at:
Portales Public Library
Brain: The Complete Mind: How It Devel...
Anniversaries — June 6
June 5th, 2010
Nance
John and Teresa Nance of Causey will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 6, 2010, at Causey Community Building.
Engagements — June 6
June 5th, 2010
McShurley-Seefeld
Scott and Cindy McShurley of Nacogdoches, Texas, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughte...
Their view: Don’t place blame on Blue Cross
June 5th, 2010
Paul Gessing is president of New Mexico’s Rio Grande Foundation. The group promotes prosperity for New Mexico based on principles of limited government, economic freedom and individual respon...
Free markets help people lead longer lives
June 5th, 2010
Some good news for a change: Childhood deaths are dropping worldwide.
The number of deaths of children under age 5 has been cut by 35 percent in the past 20 years, to 7.7 million. The lower...
June 6 — Police blotter
June 5th, 2010
The following is a sample of calls made to dispatch from Wednesday through Friday.
Wednesday
• At 9:30 a.m., a caller in the 300 block of Pueblo Lo...
Portales past: June 5, 1950
June 5th, 2010
June 5, 1950: New Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled the Roosevelt County school board and state board of education had the power to consolidate the Hiway and Dora school districts. W.A. Str...
Don't judge a frozen cat owner
June 4th, 2010
One of the goldfish in the pond died the other day. It was a big ol’ fella; homegrown, born and raised in the backyard pond. I didn’t name it or anything, I just know it was born about...
Friday morning briefing: Jokes, cold beer and a cowboy
June 4th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.Video of the day
Did you here the one about...hey, we’re just “Joking Around.&rd...
Portales past: June 4, 1941
June 4th, 2010
June 4, 1941: Heavy rains, some estimated at 8 to 10 inches, left dozens of Roosevelt County homes and roads flooded. C.A. Franklin, who lived 5 miles north and 2 miles east of Portales, rep...
My turn: Color makes the cowboy
June 3rd, 2010
I learned a lot about natty attire by watching my cousin, Wendel “The Anglo Mariachi Cowboy,” model at a recent Hispanic fashion show in Portales.
He wore green half-boots from P...
Program targets safe summer driving
June 3rd, 2010
The New Mexico State Police department is undertaking its annual 100 Days and Nights of Summer, but local officers would like to be able to reduce more than just alcohol-related incidents.
&...
Let's stop criticizing farmers
June 3rd, 2010
Back before the collapse of the United Soviet Socialist Republic we had visitors from Romania tour our feedlot.
We explained the program including cost of cattle, feed, maintenance, and cost...
Real heroes encountered every day
June 3rd, 2010
Are there any real heroes today? Yes and yes.
I submit there are many Americans who are God-fearing people who strive to do right and live by The Golden Rule. I am prejudiced because I know...
Left supports public funding
June 3rd, 2010
It looks like the way the Right despises ACORN, the Left does the Tea Party.
It may not even be so much about their political stances, although that is part of it for sure. It is sad, though...
Their view: Candidate says he understands importance of state’s...
June 3rd, 2010
Roosevelt County farmer and rancher Matt Rush is the Republican nominee for state land commissioner.
What does the land commissioner do? Rush answers the question on his website
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Supreme Court decision deals blow to NFL
June 3rd, 2010
Should the National Football League be able to act as one entity and contract with only one company for all sports logowear for all 32 NFL teams?
Does acting as one entity unfairly constrain...
Veteran editor joins Freedom board
June 3rd, 2010
Freedom Communications Inc. announced Thursday that Larry Kramer, a former newspaperman and founder of the online financial website MarketWatch, was elected to the board of directors. Freedom owns...
Thursday morning briefing: On pets and being tough in pink
June 3rd, 2010
Good morning. It’s the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.
Video of the day
Meet our pet of the week.
Tough enough
Join the Clovis/Curry County Cha...
Portales past: June 3, 1941
June 3rd, 2010
June 3, 1941: The Portales Daily News reported that Will Bates of Pep had become a father — for the 19th time. Lloyd Travis Bates was born May 26....
City ways hard to comprehend
June 2nd, 2010
Three or four years ago a couple I know purchased a home in a nice subdivision in town. The guy has a special talent regarding plants, and their backyard definitely shows it.
He planted a yo...
ENMU's Mitchell preseason All-America choice
June 2nd, 2010
Eastern New Mexico University cornerback Rodney Mitchell has been selected an NCAA Division II preseason All-American by The Sporting News and Lindy’s Sports.
Mitchell, from Sarasota,...
Oasis State Park hosting concert
June 2nd, 2010
It’s time for music under the stars Saturday with the fifth annual Old Tyme Music Concert at Oasis State Park.
It’s at 7 p.m. and features the Triple L Band and Hanks & Compa...
Food for thought: Chef Juandel one smooth(ie) operator
June 2nd, 2010
Chef Juandel makes wild smoothies that make a nice, light, nutritious breakfast or snack.
The chef, the culinary side of ENMU director of media relations Wendel Sloan, provided a smoothie re...
Saturday free fishing day in New Mexico
June 2nd, 2010
Saturday is free fishing day in New Mexico.
Anglers — residents and nonresidents — can fish area streams and lakes without a fishing license.
As a bonus, the Department of...
Wednesday morning briefing: Free fishing and blood needed
June 2nd, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday briefing. Free fishing
Saturday is not only National Fishing Day, it’s free fishing day ...
Pearce, Mullins win GOP congressional primaries
June 2nd, 2010
ALBUQUERQUE — Steve Pearce will get a chance to win back his old job as a U.S. representative, defeating a little-known Republican primary challenger in the 2nd Congressional District race....
Election blog: At least five AGs have come from Clovis
June 2nd, 2010
Tuesday night’s blog reported at least four New Mexico attorneys general have come from Clovis. Longtime attorney Lynell Skarda adds one more name to the list:
Clovis’ Fred Stand...
Portales past: June 2, 1955
June 2nd, 2010
June 2, 1955: Area farmers formed groups to begin battling a grasshopper invasion. About 90,000 acres of croplands were in danger, officials said, with cost to poison the hoppers estimated a...
Martinez wins GOP gubernatorial primary
June 1st, 2010
ALBUQUERQUE — Prosecutor Susana Martinez has won the Republican nomination for New Mexico governor.
She’ll face Democrat Diane Denish in a general election race deciding who beco...
Colon and Sanchez win party nominations for lieutenant governor
June 1st, 2010
ALBUQUERQUE — Democrat Brian Colon and Republican John Sanchez have won their parties’ nominations for New Mexico lieutenant governor.
Tuesday’s results mean Colon will be...
Republican Burton likely to take commission seat
June 1st, 2010
Elida-area resident Republican Scott Burton is the likely successor to two-term Democrat Roosevelt County Commissioner Gene Creighton.
Burton won a three-person race in Roosevelt County&rsqu...
Democrat Dodge will face Republican Russ for District 63 seat
June 1st, 2010
Santa Rosa’s George Dodge Jr. grabbed the Democratic nomination for District 63 State Representative from Clovis’ Jose Griego with a wide lead.
Claiming 78 percent of the votes i...
Meetings watch: Portales City Council
June 1st, 2010
The Portales City Council took the following action Tuesday:
• Approved the final plat of Prairie Walk Subdivision.
• Approved a special use permit for a daycare center in t...
Belcher wins Republican primary; retains county assessor spot
June 1st, 2010
Incumbent Roosevelt County Assessor Tex Belcher kept his position by capturing more than 71 percent of the votes for the Republican seat in Tuesday’s primary election.
Belcher received...
Roosevelt County farmer wins Republican seat for land commissioner
June 1st, 2010
Roosevelt County farmer and cattle rancher Matthew Rush on Tuesday won the nomination in the Republican primary for land commissioner — a position among the most powerful in New Mexico state...
Lyons wins Republican PRC District 2 nod
June 1st, 2010
Clovis native and Public Lands Commissioner Patrick Lyons prevailed Tuesday, sweeping 60 percent of the votes and gaining the Republican nomination for Public Regulations Commissioner, District 2.
Police Blotter — June 2
June 1st, 2010
Recent calls to Roosevelt County dispatchers, according to call logs:
Saturday
• At 3:36 p.m., a caller in the Tinsley Crossing area reported two subjects taking gravel.
ENMU briefs — June 2
June 1st, 2010
Bake sale fundraiser set
Marissa Hyde is organizing a bake sale June 19 during Heritage Days Celebration to raise money for Cookies for Kids’ Cancer.
Cookies for Kids&rsq...
Their view: Angel theft saddens Portales woman
June 1st, 2010
Bess Jones of Portales said she’s not angry, just hurt by the recent theft of a small guardian angel statue from her husband’s gravesite.
“It had a beautiful expression, ju...
HAP aids military homeowners
June 1st, 2010
Like thousands of American homeowners, John and Susan, a Coast Guard couple, were slammed financially by the real estate crisis.
They saw the value of the $150,000 house they bought in Texas...
Global warming bill on tipping point
June 1st, 2010
A global-warming tipping point is approaching, but not the one alarmists predicted of an irreversible, overheated climate.
Instead, it’s a political tipping point that can determine wh...
Military feature: Cannon airmen share thoughts on jobs
June 1st, 2010
The 27th Special Operations Wing at Cannon Air Force Base held its first Media Day last week and personnel were candid about their jobs and living in eastern New Mexico.
Eleven members of th...
Press release: Free fishing day Saturday in New Mexico
June 1st, 2010
Whether you’re an old hand at fishing or if you feel like testing the waters for the first time, Saturday, June 5, is the perfect time to get out and make a cast or two at lakes and streams a...
Tuesday morning briefing: Pets, prairie chickens and Weed, N.M.
June 1st, 2010
Good morning. It’s the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.Video of the day
Meet a fuzzy dog named Kizer in Pet Parade.Chicken cash
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