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Cats set to begin practice
July 30th, 2011
New Mexico high school football teams are getting a bit of an early start this season.
Practice for all teams can begin on Monday, a week earlier than usual. The early start is designed to r...
Floyd's Chenault recognized
July 30th, 2011
Chet Chenault of Floyd, a member of the University of the Southwest baseball team, was one of 73 USW athletes recognized for helping the Hobbs-based school win its second consecutive Red River Athl...
Their view: Real problems lie with Congress
July 30th, 2011
Kirby Rowan of Portales writes about the troubles the public faces because of elected politicians:
I write in support of George Speck from last week’s letters to the edit...
N.M. still capitalizing on the Kid
July 30th, 2011
Oh, Susana, I think you are onto a hot one. This “Catch the Kid” business, the contest to track down Billy the Kid and win 10,000 bucks? Good move, Gov. Martinez.
Last Sunday I s...
Social Security delays only scare tactic
July 30th, 2011
Anxious senior-citizen readers may be worrying that their Social Security checks might be held up by the wrangling over raising the federal debt ceiling. It’s worth clearing up that misconcep...
July 31 — Police blotter
July 30th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police records:
Tuesday
• An officer responded to a report of a domestic disturbance about 1:40...
My turn: No sense, just real-life experience
July 30th, 2011
One of my columns generated an e-mail from a gentleman who said that I didn’t have a lick of common sense.
Apparently, I set him off by not toeing religious, political or fishing lines...
Couldn’t miss vintage grand prix
July 30th, 2011
Although I am not in the category of car fanatics, I want to start this week’s column with a block of information for those of you who are.
PVGP means Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix and...
Miracle products lure wife
July 30th, 2011
I’m convinced my wife would be an easy mark for a snake oil salesman.
She’s pretty sure miracle products are hitting the store shelves regularly while I’m of the mindset th...
Senior happenings — July 31
July 30th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities, quilting and sewing,...
Tips on essential oils featured
July 30th, 2011
Information on how to transform your life, suggestions on how to achieve your dreams and ways to use essential oils will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday...
Reunions — July 31
July 30th, 2011
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The Portales High School Class of 1966 gathered July 1 and 2, 2011, for their 45th class reunion. Classmates pictured are, front row, from left, David D...
On the shelves — July 31
July 30th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“The Great Penguin Rescue: 40,000 Penguins, a Devastating Oil Spill, and the Inspiring Story...
Club notes — July 31
July 30th, 2011
Encanto Garden Club
Members of Encanto Garden Club met in July to make plans for the Curry County Fair Flower Show which is held each year in the Home-Arts...
Portales man arrested after domestic dispute
July 30th, 2011
A 28-year-old Portales man is charged with beating a household member and preventing her from calling for help or leaving their house.
Damon Griffith is charged with false imprisonment, a fo...
Portales man charged with child abuse, DWI
July 30th, 2011
A 37-year-old Roosevelt County man has been arrested on accusations that he was driving while intoxicated with an unrestrained toddler in the back seat.
Manuel Gallegos is charged with child...
Tailgates at farmer's disposal
July 30th, 2011
Our regular goin’-to-the-pasture rig, a one-ton 4-wheel drive ‘97 GMC diesel with 256,439 miles, was in the shop. So we brought out the ol’ standby; a 1969 Ford F-250; 4-speed wit...
Cannon Air Force Base gate closed briefly Saturday
July 30th, 2011
The Cannon Air Force Base gate was closed to incoming traffic for about 35 minutes Saturday when an Explosive Ordnance Disposal dog locked onto something in a car attempting to gain access to the b...
Floyd's Chenault recogized by USW
July 30th, 2011
Chet Chenault of Floyd, a member of the University of the Southwest baseball team, was one of 73 USW athletes recognized for helping the Hobbs-based school win its second consecutive Red River Athl...
Portales teen facing burglary charges
July 29th, 2011
A 16-year-old Portales boy has been arrested on charges of auto burglary, a fourth-degree felony.
According to Portales Police reports:
• About 2:30 a.m. Friday, an officer respo...
Attorney to seek injunction against Hotel Clovis sign
July 29th, 2011
An attorney who has demanded the city of Clovis remove a “Save me” sign from Hotel Clovis says it will be Monday before he can seek a court injunction.
Eric Dixon, who said he wo...
Border Town Days celebration set
July 29th, 2011
The 45th Border Town Days celebration begins today.
The events begin with a decorated bicycle contest at 11 a.m. next to the Texico branch of the Citizens Bank. Cash prizes will be awarded t...
Portales woman charged with bringing contraband to jail
July 29th, 2011
A 27-year-old Portales woman was arrested earlier this month on charges of bringing tobacco, pills and marijuana into Roosevelt County Detention Center.
Stephanie Warren is charged with brin...
Grant McGee: Prairie dogs get no love
July 29th, 2011
The Lady of the House and I were driving by a prairie dog town some time ago. It was your typical, standard-issue, prairie dog town in a vacant lot in the city limits.
Prairie dogs were run...
In search of ponies: Hen's duck act ends tragically
July 29th, 2011
The laughter on the other end of the phone line was predictable.
"A chicken?" my Mom asked.
"Yes, a chicken. I had two but the other one drowned," I replied.
She stifled her la...
Reader-submitted content: Curry County Fair features "growing" theme
July 29th, 2011
“We’ve Got A Good Thing Growing” is the selected theme for the 2011 Curry County Fair.
This will be the 91st year for the annual fair that continues to grow each year with...
Fire restrictions lifted
July 29th, 2011
The New Mexico State Forestry Division has lifted bans on smoking, fireworks, campfires and open fires for all counties, according to a press release distributed by the agency Friday.
The...
Friday morning briefing: Rock the Park, Ike in Clovis and a fairy tale...
July 29th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.
Music, music, music
Rock the Park is four hours of contemporary Christian music and it’s from 10 a.m....
Their view: Debt showdown is dog, pony show
July 28th, 2011
Leon Logan of Tucumcari talks about the ongoing battle to balance the nation’s budget:
Raising the debt ceiling is a formality that has been a part of government for year...
Libertarians embrace all values
July 28th, 2011
Liberty is primarily a libertarian concept. In fact, you could say it is THE libertarian concept. But it is a concept often borrowed and used by others.
Just as you are not a chess player if...
NFL agreement not victory for free markets
July 28th, 2011
As football fans, we’re pleased to see the National Football League’s players and owners reach a new labor agreement that saves the 2011 season. But, as defenders of free-market princip...
My turn: 'Enchantment' still in area
July 28th, 2011
The battle of the sexes improv show I was in last weekend turned out to be even more fun than I thought it would be. The girls lost, but not by much. I have to say with all of the “women belo...
Much to be learned from animals
July 28th, 2011
I am always amazed at the many blessings and gifts God has bestowed upon mankind. I am also fascinated with Adam’s intelligence in being able to name every animal.
“And out of th...
New Clovis coach preaches defense, rebounding
July 28th, 2011
After a month of searching, Clovis High School has a new basketball coach.
Matt King, who coached last season at Los Alamos, is planning a 5:30 p.m. Thursday meet-and-greet at Rock Staubus G...
Thursday morning briefing: The price of lunch, a new house and full ri...
July 28th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.
No free lunch
Clovis Municipal Schools' students who buy regular priced lunches will see a 5-cent per mea...
How to run a great youth sports practice
July 27th, 2011
Parents often have unrealistic expectations of youth sport coaches. After all, most youth sport coaches are volunteer coaches who are only coaching because their sons or daughters are playing the s...
Child Sense: Helping your child learn the basics of organization
July 27th, 2011
Teaching our kids how to be organized starts at an early age. The habits that will aid them as they move through life start when they are young with simple systems learned at home and in their own...
Frumpy Middle-Aged Mom: Lost something? Not my problem
July 27th, 2011
If my kids were cast into an episode of the TV show "Lost," they would have to stay that way.
Forever.
This is because I have a very firm rule in my house: I do not look for kid stuff...
Fishing report — July 27
July 27th, 2011
This fishing report is provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com
East-Central, including the Pecos River
Coy...
Nine residents to receive rabies shots
July 27th, 2011
The New Mexico Department of Health is warning pet and livestock owners in Roosevelt County and the surrounding area to make sure their dogs, cats, horses and other valuable livestock get vaccinate...
My turn: Smoothie gets a fruity tweak
July 27th, 2011
I know they say, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” but sometimes it’s not bad to tweak a good thing.
Case in point: Lemonade, strawberries and mangos.
I...
Wednesday morning briefing: Shrimp on the boil and racing wiener dogs
July 27th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.
Shrimp on the boil
The Eastern New Mexico University Portales Alumni Chapter and the ENMU Alumni Affairs...
Hounds picked seventh in LSC football poll
July 27th, 2011
RICHARDSON, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University’s football team has been picked for seventh place in the Lone Star Conference’s preseason poll in what is now a nine-team league...
Time for TV to channel new ideas
July 26th, 2011
I did some travel recently, but also made plenty of time to watch television I normally avoid when I'm working. Here are some things I picked up, none of them long enough for a full column:
...
Their view: Open government not red or blue, but evergreen
July 26th, 2011
Sarah Welsh, executive director for the New Mexico Foundation for Open Government, says the public’s right to know isn’t partisan:
Well, we’ve come full circle. Five years...
Debt plan would tamp down COLA
July 26th, 2011
Military retirees, Social Security recipients and others drawing federal payments were tempted to grumble at Congress or the White House when the past two Januarys brought no cost-of-living adjustm...
Norway: Do justice, but protect freedom
July 26th, 2011
We continue to be horrified by the mass killings in Norway, allegedly by Anders Behring Breivik. He has confessed that, on July 22, he set off a bomb in Oslo, the country’s capital, killing a...
July 27 — Police blotter
July 26th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police records:
Friday
• An officer was dispatched to a convenience store in the 1700 block of S...
Meetings watch: Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority
July 26th, 2011
During a Tuesday meeting at Clovis City Hall, the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority:
• Approved its 2011/2012 operating budget. The budget projects $6.8 million in revenues dra...
July 27 — ENMU briefs
July 26th, 2011
Group published in journal
Dr. Manuel Varela, professor of biology, and his research colleagues have had a paper accepted for publication in the refereed journal Archives of Microbiol...
Non-profit fishing retreat extends deadline
July 26th, 2011
Casting For Recovery New Mexico has extended the application deadline to Monday for women in New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle to apply for its 2011 Fly-Fishing Retreat, according to a news releas...
Cannon funding bill passes Senate
July 26th, 2011
A spending bill that passed the Senate on Tuesday contains millions in funding for military construction projects at Cannon Air Force base and other installations around New Mexico, according to...
Tuesday morning briefing: A video game, final exams and the first post...
July 26th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.
Video game of the week
Fresh from the desk of our own Jenna Zamie, whose tireless research is legend.
...
Clovis set to host minor league clash
July 26th, 2011
CLOVIS — Professional baseball is coming to Clovis on Thursday night.
The Ruidoso Osos and Roswell Invaders, members of the independent Pecos League, will square off in a 7 p.m. nine-i...
My turn: Money to be made in running
July 25th, 2011
I decided to go for a run, not for any particular reason, but just to keep in running shape. Just after taking off, I was just getting into a pace, when I saw something on the ground.
I did...
Monday morning briefing: Last chance, affordable housing and Dylan dis...
July 25th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Last chance
The Portales Public Library Summer Reading Program ends this week for both children and young ad...
Club notes — July 24
July 24th, 2011
Beta Phi
Five members and four guests of the Beta Phi enjoyed a delicious breakfast held July 9, 2011, at the Rose Garden in Pleasant Hill for their Rush Social and a pledge ceremony...
Senior happenings — July 24
July 24th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: 1-5...
On the shelves — July 24
July 24th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Physics of the Future: How Science Will Shape Human Destiny and Our Daily Lives” b...
Flower pressing featured on show
July 23rd, 2011
Information on pressing flowers, cancer-preventing foods and making bumper pads will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
Kate Chu...
HALT Act just another ploy to garner votes
July 23rd, 2011
With so many problems facing our government, it appears that many politicians plan to base campaigns on immigration, just as they have for the past 12 years.
That’s unfortunate for t...
Their view: Recovery won’t happen because of greed
July 23rd, 2011
George Speck of Portales writes about why he believes economic growth has been slow:
“I have been watching and reading the news and wondering why the Republican members of the U.S. Hou...
Outwitting new dog tricky
July 23rd, 2011
I entered the lockup through the sallyport doors and got a report from the warden of the day.
“All present and accounted for, sir,” said my relieved wife, wiping a cold sweat fro...
Can’t depend on corporations to feed us
July 23rd, 2011
England has made a choice to remain dependent on other countries to feed them. Recently corporations have proposed to build a modern dairy and sow unit in their countryside. Two activist groups obj...
Every trick in the book: Five ways to inspire your children to read
July 23rd, 2011
Beside the proud and vocal parent who shares how great of a reader her child is (so much so that she can barely keep up with the insatiable demand for books, books, books) is the regular mom who cr...
Cuts in gifted education hurt kids' potential
July 23rd, 2011
"How can we measure the sonata unwritten, the curative drug undiscovered, the absence of political insight? They are the difference between what we are, and where we could be as a society." &mda...
July 24 — Police blotter
July 23rd, 2011
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police records:
Monday
• An officer responded to a report of fraud about 4:40 p.m.
At the...
My turn: Blown away by possibilities
July 23rd, 2011
After reading the “Our Towns 2011” publication from Freedom New Mexico, I realized that Portales is ripe with tourist-destination potential.
How about an annual High Plains Inter...
July 24 — Public record
July 23rd, 2011
Recent cases in Roosevelt County Magistrate Court, according to court documents:
June 29
• Isaac Montano III, born in 1980, pleaded guilty to driving with a suspend...
Child Sense: Tips for helping your child walk home from school
July 23rd, 2011
Consider the way your child relates to the world when planning his walk to and from school.
Pick a route that is easy for your child to remember even if it may take a little longer. Turning...
Frumpy Middle-Aged Mom: My kids don't know how fierce I am
July 23rd, 2011
There seems to be some sort of fundamental misunderstanding around my house, in which my children perceive me as being hideously old-fashioned and, in fact, just plain old.
Nothing could be...
In search of ponies: Only the fish die young
July 22nd, 2011
The first one to go was the algae eater — initially construed as a bittersweet sign that at least the tank was clean.
But by that night the second one flopped on its side, gills flarin...
Grant McGee: Wife is flush with excitement
July 22nd, 2011
“We have a new toilet, we have a new toilet,” The Lady of the House was singing and doing “The New Toilet Dance” around the bicycle shop.
She was waving hands in the...
Hospice sponsoring food drive
July 22nd, 2011
Clovis’ VistaCare Hospice is sponsoring its seventh annual food drive in the month of August.
Food collection bags will be distributed through the community with drop-off points at sev...
Nearly 90 percent of New Mexico schools miss AYP
July 22nd, 2011
Nearly 90 percent of New Mexico schools missed the latest targets for boosting student achievement, the Public Education Department reported Friday as it announced plans for replacing the federal...
Little League state meets ready to start
July 22nd, 2011
CLOVIS — Four area teams are ready to represent District 3 in state Little League competition this weekend.
Clovis will host the 11-12-year-old Majors state tournament at Dickenson Fie...
Friday morning briefing: A food drive, Route 66 history and a grisly s...
July 22nd, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.
Food drive
Clovis’ VistaCare Hospice is sponsoring its seventh annual food drive in August.
Foo...
Their view: New Mexico’s credit would suffer under debt default
July 21st, 2011
Congressman Ben Ray Luján says New Mexico’s credit rating would likely be downgraded should the federal government default on its debt payments due to a failure to increase the debt ce...
Libertarians can bridge parties
July 21st, 2011
I place a high value on liberty. My own, obviously, but also on yours. After all I only get as much liberty as I respect for all others.
If we are to ever have that free society, rather than...
DEA shouldn’t offer medical opinions
July 21st, 2011
Once again, government servants have told Americans that marijuana ranks right up there with heroin. The Drug Enforcement Agency ruled on July 8 that marijuana has “no accepted medical use&rd...
Team roping regional finals to be hosted in Clovis
July 21st, 2011
The United States Team Roping Championships will host the Regional Finals in Clovis August 4-7 at the Curry County Events Center.
Touted as the richest team roping series, the event will off...
My turn: Always time for frills
July 21st, 2011
The girl (me), who has not a single ounce of the proper grace and femininity required for wearing heels, is attending a formal banquet this weekend.
The amusing part of this is no matter how...
Growing older just part of life
July 21st, 2011
Our culture seems to put a premium on youth and beauty. Television commercials are flooded with products that supposedly keep us young-looking. Plastic surgery is “in,” all the way to f...
Thursday morning briefing: Groundbreaking, for the birds and Wild Bill
July 21st, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.
Renovating
Clovis’ first steps to renovating the Youth Recreation Building in Hillcrest Park kick o...
Reader-submitted content: Dairy course offers first-hand experience
July 20th, 2011
When Merel Rodenburg first attended New Mexico State University’s Southern Great Plains Dairy Consortium in Clovis in 2010, she expected to get technical book knowledge to supplement her stud...
Businesses participating in school supplies drive
July 20th, 2011
A school supply drive will be held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 8 to 12 at various Portales businesses, which currently include the Coffee Depot and will soon include Emmanuel Baptist Church and Victo...
My turn: Simple mousse popular with children
July 20th, 2011
Sweet, creamy ... and low-calorie.
One of my friends has a great recipe for mousse. She often makes it with the help of visiting children, since the recipe is simple, doesn’t involve h...
Portales man facing felony burglary charges
July 20th, 2011
A Portales man has been arrested on charges of breaking into two vehicles.
Geraldo McCain, 24, is charged with two counts of auto burglary, a fourth degree felony. He was arrested late Sunda...
Reunions — July 17
July 20th, 2011
Greathouse
The Greathouse reunion held for the 55th time in the Ingram Room at the Clovis-Carver Library on July 10, 2011. There were two clans represented with 32 people attending.
Club notes — July 17
July 20th, 2011
Altrusa Club of Portales
The Altrusa International, Inc. Club of Portales met July 11 at noon in the Central Annex. President, Gaynelle Thomas, called the meeting to order. There were...
Fig recipes featured on show
July 20th, 2011
Information on the power of dreams, cooking with figs and using fusible machine applique will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
...
On the shelves —July 17
July 20th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Win: The Key Principles to Take Your Business From Ordinary to Extraordinary” by F...
Senior happenings — July 17
July 20th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Dance.
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities, quilting and sewing, 1:30 p.m., Ice c...
Shout outs— July 17
July 20th, 2011
Veteran sends well wishes to relatives
Born in Tucumcari in 1963, retired Senior Master Sgt. Dave Aragon spent most of his early years as a Clovis resident, attending Lincoln Jackson...
Cars spark musical hits
July 20th, 2011
I love a car show, the chrome, the gasoline, the stories and all those great car songs on the loudspeaker.
As we got ready to hold the show on the square at Portales last week and we were th...
Coney island part of amusement park golden age
July 20th, 2011
Last week, this columnist took you on an exploration of the beginnings of amusement parks, inspired by the annual trip to Wonderland with my grandchildren. This week, I'd like to continue that expl...
Wednesday morning briefing: A hot game, prehistoric find and man on th...
July 20th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.
Video game of the week
From our own keeper of the gate Jenna Zamie, a video game worth mastering.
...
Meetings watch: City council
July 19th, 2011
At the Portales City Council meeting Tuesday night at City Hall, councilors:
• Approved the 2011-2012 city budget.
Finance Director Marilyn Rapp said the city had $19.8 million i...
Meetings watch: RGH Board
July 19th, 2011
During the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Roosevelt County Special Hospital District Tuesday evening at Roosevelt General Hospital:
• Chief Financial Officer Eva Stevens re...
Their view: Default on debt would be catastrophic
July 19th, 2011
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM) discusses how a default on the nation’s debt would impact New Mexicans:
“Failure to extend the debt ceiling would be a real crisis for our state, with...
Vet care funding alarms shoppers
July 19th, 2011
Advocates for military commissaries are optimistic they can sideline a Senate Veterans Affairs Committee plan that would end subsidies of base grocery stores so the same money could pay for health...
Social Security won’t be funded by today’s youth
July 19th, 2011
While suffering through this federal debt-limit battle, think about something much more scary. Consider another story this week that relates to the financial crisis. Any tie-in may seem ludicrous,...
July 20 — Police blotter
July 19th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police records:
Friday
• An officer responded to a report of a fight involving a beer bottle abo...
Meetings watch: County commission
July 19th, 2011
At the Roosevelt County Commission meeting Tuesday in the county courthouse, commissioners:
• Approved a request to relocate the location of the War Memorial on the courthouse square.
July 20 — ENMU briefs
July 19th, 2011
Students visiting Guatemala
Students from multiple Eastern New Mexico campuses are participating in a Spanish language immersion trip to Guatemala this summer.
Seventeen people...
Tuesday morning briefing: Rodeo, volleyball camp and Tyson's fall
July 19th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.
Rodeo
The High Plains Junior Rodeo finals start today, all day, at the Curry County Events Center.
W...
My turn: Don't take promises too seriously
July 18th, 2011
I am not sure I would know anything, if it were not for infomercials.
I am not talking about some really loud guy trying to sell you a paper towel. I am talking about the good stuff. The stu...
Lack of growth in area could mean loss of legislative representation
July 18th, 2011
The one consistent thing that emerged in discussion of state redistricting during a three-hour meeting Monday was that because it lacks the growth of the northern part of the state, eastern New Mex...
Monday morning briefing: Meetings, women building and FDR
July 18th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Meetings watch
The following governing bodies in Roosevelt County are scheduled to meet this week:
&b...
Their view: Raising family workout in itself
July 16th, 2011
FNM columnist and Air Force wife Loni Newby talks about the challenges of family outings:
These days I don’t get out all that much. I find shoes and socks for the kids, f...
Flow of illegal immigration slowing down
July 16th, 2011
Public opinion polls continue to show that strong majorities of Americans want their elected officials to crack down on illegal immigration. Furthermore, states are pushing ahead various proposals...
Shelter training being offered
July 16th, 2011
The Federal Emergency Management Agency Region 6 is bringing their Shelter Field Guide Training to New Mexico, according to a news release.
The training was developed for those who may need...
Van of Enchantment to make local visit
July 16th, 2011
The New Mexico Van of Enchantment mobile museum will be at the Eastern New Mexico University Blackwater Draw Archaeological site July 30-31, according to a news release.
The van is free with...
Higlet rescue efforts hampered
July 16th, 2011
It came as a surprise to me that there is a brisk hedgehog business in the country. It shouldn’t have. Earlier entrepreneurial promoters had done well with Chia Pets, pet rocks, longhorn catt...
County receives emergency grant money
July 16th, 2011
Roosevelt County has been allotted $5,335 in Federal Emergency Management Agency money for non-disaster-related emergency food and shelter programs, according to a news release from the office of U...
NWS releases rainfall totals
July 16th, 2011
According to the National Weather Service office in Albuquerque, the Portales and Clovis area received the following rainfall from Sunday through Friday:
• 1.12 inches in Portales
July 17 — Police blotter
July 16th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police records:
Wednesday
• About 4:30 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 1500 block of Sout...
My turn: My idea of heaven
July 16th, 2011
I don’t know if there is an afterlife, but I’ll pass on some versions — including being fanned by 72 virgins or jogging on golden streets.
The former might give me pneumon...
New Cats coach starts to get feel for team
July 15th, 2011
Matt King is trying to get a feel for his new squad.
Hired in the final week of June to replace longtime Clovis High boys basketball coach J.D. Isler, King said Friday he likes what he&rsquo...
Music festival planned
July 15th, 2011
The 2011 Clovis Music Festival, with the theme “The Biggest Little Music City in the World,” is planned for Sept. 8 through 11.
The music festival will be held at the Curry Count...
Hounds to face Aggies in exhibition contest
July 15th, 2011
For the second consecutive year, the Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team will play New Mexico State in a preseason exhibition game at Las Cruces.
The Greyhounds visited...
Zias add pair for softball
July 15th, 2011
Outfielder-third baseman Katie Whitten of Riverside, Calif., and pitcher Alberta Medina of Las Cruces have signed letters of intent to play softball next season at Eastern New Mexico University.
Grant McGee: Reputation has no price tag
July 15th, 2011
I got a phone call from “The Better Biz Center” the other day.
That’s not the real name of this organization, I’ve changed it to avoid hassles from the real one.
...
In search of ponies: Desperate snake slithers into house
July 15th, 2011
There are a few sounds out there that make the hair on the back of your neck stand up and set your nerve endings on fire — the racking of a shotgun, screeching tires, crunching metal or a blo...
Alltech expanding Clovis plant
July 15th, 2011
Alltech is expanding its Clovis facility to include a plant to make Optigen, a feed that allows more flexibility in adjusting the formulation of cattle’s rations to compensate for high corn p...
Friday morning briefing: Town hall, affordable housing and Carter's cr...
July 15th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.
Town hall
The city of Clovis’ Affordable Housing Town Hall meeting is at 6 p.m. Monday at the Clovis-C...
My turn: Journal delivers encouragement
July 14th, 2011
This may sound strange but I have recently discovered how much fun it is to encourage others, whether you know them or not. It may not quite fall into the category of entertainment but it’s a...
Their view: We need debt limit solution, not scare tactics
July 14th, 2011
Congressman Steve Pearce addressed the president’s false claims that he “cannot guarantee” Social Security payments in the absence of a debt ceiling agreement.
“The p...
Freedom Fest buzz abounds in Las Vegas
July 14th, 2011
Anyone curious about the direction of the conservative or libertarian movements, priorities for Tea Party enthusiasts or Republicans, or the hottest topics bound to affect the 2010 presidential el...
Politicians feel pressure to act
July 14th, 2011
Politically minded people are starting to anticipate election season. This means many of them will be asking the wrong questions of the candidates; who will be all-too willing to answer them.
Kiwanis swim meet rescheduled
July 14th, 2011
The Portales Kiwanis Club annual swim meet, held for ages nine to 18, was canceled Wednesday because of weather. The event has been rescheduled for Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Portales City Pool....
Bible gift for all generations
July 14th, 2011
Bibles of older relatives have been passed down to me.
My grandfather’s Bible is almost threadbare, but I cherish those tattered pages. “The Good Book,” as he called it, wa...
Boil water advisory for Cannon lifted
July 14th, 2011
A boil water advisory for Joe Cannon Estates military housing near Cannon Air Force Base has been lifted, according to the 27th Special Operations Wing Facebook page.
According to a press re...
Thursday morning briefing: Top teacher, the Portales band and Billy th...
July 14th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.
Top teacher
Adam Quintero, a Clovis native, has been accepted to the Teach for America 2011 corps.
...
Some people can always complain
July 13th, 2011
Sometimes I feel as if I’ve spent my whole life looking up at the sky, hoping to see rain clouds. That’s left over from being a child during the infamously drouthy 1950s I’m sure....
Hounds sign four for track, cross country
July 13th, 2011
PORTALES — Texico’s Dathan McWhorter was among four student-athletes who signed a national letter of intent recently to participate in track or cross country at Eastern New Mexico Unive...
N.M. fishing report — July 13
July 13th, 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...
My turn: Tuna salad has Southwest influence
July 13th, 2011
Who says tuna salad needs mayonnaise?
Inspired by recipes my parents make, I made a lighter tuna salad with a Southwestern twist ... if you can use the contrasting words “tuna” a...
Wednesday morning briefing: Junior rodeo, FFA and JFK
July 13th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.
Junior rodeo
The High Plains Junior Rodeo Finals next week are sponsored entirely by local businesses an...
Is spanking useful in raising children?
July 13th, 2011
Tonjia:
Spanking children is a great American tradition. As a largely Christian nation we have embraced with zeal the doctrine of “spare the rod and spoil the child.&rdqu...
Listening to child builds self esteem
July 13th, 2011
Today we hear a lot about self esteem as people look at a child or teen who is struggling.
It seems to be a common deficiency among kids who are under-achieving or getting in trouble.
Savings savvy: Three ways to teach your kids about money
July 13th, 2011
This morning I implemented a new program with my kids: He or she who yells, pushes or screams has to put $1 into a jar on the shelf. At the end of the week, whoever hasn't broken the rules gets all...
Child Sense: Tips for making a trip to the beach enjoyable for your ch...
July 13th, 2011
Summer is often associated with going to the beach, and having fun with your children in the sun, surf and sand.
Understanding your child's sensory needs will make the experience even more e...
Building Resilience in Children: The art and importance of listening
July 13th, 2011
The key to getting a child to open up is to say very little. Simply use short phrases that reassure and prompt more conversation. This is particularly important at the beginning of a conversation b...
Herding Squirrels: Greetings from a super villain
July 13th, 2011
As a young lass, I never wanted the "typical" dream of growing up and getting married and having 2.5 kids and settling down into the 3-bed, 2-bath home with the picket fence. Partial lie — I...
Dirty Laundry: When children won't sleep, parents get desperate
July 13th, 2011
Ginger Allington was getting up around the clock to nurse her baby back to sleep.
Neither she nor her husband had slept much for months, and Allington says she remembers thinking: "We need t...
New social network, same old story
July 12th, 2011
First, it was Friendster ... what’s that? You’re right. It wasn’t, but we’d be here all day if we talked about Classmates.com, ICQ, Yahoo Pager, MSN Messenger, etc.
T...
Bill eases GI Bill shortfall for vets
July 12th, 2011
As Congress moves closer to protecting veterans at private colleges in seven states from a sharp drop in Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, the Department of Veterans Affairs has softened its warning that...
Federal debt must be cut smart way
July 12th, 2011
President Obama said Monday during a White House press conference that he would not consider stopgap measures to temporarily avert the debt-ceiling crisis, saying “that is just not an accep...
Their view: Transparency measure ripe for abuse
July 12th, 2011
Tom Schatz, president of Citizens Against Government Waste, says a new initiative by President Obama would instruct contract officers to consider political donations.
President...
July 13 — Police blotter
July 12th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police records:
Friday
• An officer responded to a report of breaking and entering at the Rotary...
Teen arrested for auto burglary
July 12th, 2011
A 14-year-old Roosevelt County boy was arrested Sunday in connection with an auto burglary consistent with 12 other auto burglaries that occurred in the last few days, according to Portales Police....
House fire investigated
July 12th, 2011
Firefighters extinguished flames in an unoccupied house in the 1600 block of South Globe Street about 4:30 a.m. Tuesday.
One room and the ceiling of another room were damaged, said fire inve...
Recent rains signal beginning of monsoon season
July 12th, 2011
That water dropping out of the sky is called rain and weather forecasters are speculating it could mark the end of a months-long drought and the beginning of a much-needed monsoon season for easter...
My turn: To be organized is to be lazy
July 12th, 2011
Are you pathetically lazy and sloppy or are you an insanely clean perfectionist? Until recently, I thought being neat was nice.
I don’t let dishes sit. I can’t stand unfolded lau...
Tuesday morning briefing: Business interests and local growth
July 12th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.
Website of the day
Interested in the business world of Roosevelt County?
The Roosevelt County Chambe...
Person of interest named in Tucumcari homicide
July 11th, 2011
TUCUMCARI — New Mexico State Police late Sunday named a person of interest in the homicide of a 33-year-old Tucumcari woman.
Officers responded to a residence at 11:30 p.m. Saturday on...
Portales police still investigating death
July 11th, 2011
The Portales Police Department is still classifying the death of a 48-year-old Portales man as suspicious.
James McCulley, 48, was found dead by his 51-year-old girlfriend in her apartment a...
New manager for Wester Dairy Transport
July 11th, 2011
Marty Lewis is the new operations manager in New Mexico for Western Dairy Transport LLC, according to a news release from WDT.
Lewis, who has worked for the company for 17 years, came from t...
My turn: Important to stick to schedule
July 11th, 2011
Hey kids, do you know what time it is? How many of us have heard that, knowing what the next line would be? I have been thinking about that a lot lately, because I really like a schedul...
Monday morning briefing: Traffic reports and The Babe's debut
July 11th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Traffic reports
The New Mexico Department of Transportation weekly traffic report is available online or by...
Ames Straw Poll will jump-start 2012 election
July 9th, 2011
This time of year, most Americans are spending a balmy day at the beach, or heading out on vacation. Not the Republican presidential candidates. They’re frequently swooping into Iowa to cam...
Martini served with political twist
July 9th, 2011
Caller ID told me it was Barney, my friend from New Jersey. It was a call I had been dreading. Just a few days before, a New Jersey professor had been busted in New Mexico for running a multi-state...
Their view: Let’s not linger in Afghanistan
July 9th, 2011
The following op-ed co-authored by Sens. Tom Udall, Jeff Merkley and Rand Paul first appeared in the New York Times.
Last month President Obama announced plans for withdrawing...
Donkey sports take patience
July 9th, 2011
I was reminiscing with a group of Dexter breeders. A Michigan farmer named Lew said when he was a boy, his grandpa hired a mule man to clear some timber. It was raining like a cow pouring hot tea o...
Clovis hosting redistricting meeting
July 9th, 2011
If there is any consensus to be found with redistricting coming up this fall, it’s uncertainty.
Among representatives and analysts, there’s nothing guaranteed regarding how the L...
My turn: Breaking into new business
July 9th, 2011
Occasionally, I attend seminars about becoming a better time manager, communicator, team player, more Zen-like, etc.
Realizing how much these companies make in peddling high-falutin’ w...
July 10 — Public record
July 9th, 2011
Recent cases in Roosevelt County Magistrate Court, according to court records:
May 26
• Christopher Lewis, born in 1985, pleaded no contest to shoplifting as per a...
On the shelves — July 10
July 9th, 2011
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
In conjunction with the City of Clovis floodplai...
Senior happenings — July 10
July 9th, 2011
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities, quilting and sewing,...
Expositions evolved into amusement parks
July 9th, 2011
"The amusement park lies cold and stark, kids are huddled on the beach in the mist,
“I wanna die with you, Wendy, on the streets tonight in an everlasting kiss."- Born To Run, Bruce Sp...
Family source of ideas
July 9th, 2011
L ife isn’t just one big bowl of cherries for a small town newspaper columnist. Some weeks it just doesn’t pay to hand in your copy. This week could be one of those weeks.
Some...
In search of ponies: Stowaway cats meet adventure
July 9th, 2011
The dark pockets and crevices, nooks and crannies surely held a plethora of mystery and fun, or that’s how it must have looked to Kisten anyway.
Several hours later, whatever fun might...
Quilting, scrapbooking tips featured on show
July 9th, 2011
Information on the importance of quilt labels, basic scrapbooking tips and card making ideas will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday....
Four apply for judgeship
July 8th, 2011
Four local lawyers have applied for a 9th Judicial District judgeship vacant due to the death of Robert S. Orlik on May 28, the state Judicial Nominating Commission announced Friday.
Applica...
Elida mayor facing felony charge
July 8th, 2011
Elida Mayor Durward Dixon, 45, has been charged in what Roosevelt County Sheriff’s officials described as a domestic dispute with his girlfriend June 25 at their home.
Dixon, arrested...
McGee: Marriage is a sweet deal
July 8th, 2011
It was another Saturday morning, another morning of venturing forth out onto the High Plains in search of great yard sales.
I was hungry so I sank a knife into the big pan of brownies The La...
Press release: Federal help available for local business
July 8th, 2011
In an effort to combat the high unemployment rate and frozen credit markets, President Obama signed into law the Small Business Jobs Act late last year. The federal government has distributed sev...
Friday morning briefing: About rain, the price of gas and a pop classi...
July 8th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.Fast fact
The rainiest year in Clovis’ history was 1941 with 46.91 inches falling.
To date,...
Gay pride parade scheduled
July 7th, 2011
Members, and supporters, of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community of eastern New Mexico are taking to the street Saturday afternoon.
The Eastern New Mexico Pride Parade is s...
Hounds playing exhibition at UTEP
July 7th, 2011
Eastern New Mexico University will visit the University of Texas-El Paso for an exhibition contest Nov. 3 at the Don Haskins Center.
The Miners defeated the Greyhounds 80-76 in last year&rsq...
Trim budget starts with ending wars
July 7th, 2011
As the U.S. Congress haggles over raising the debt ceiling, it needs to look behind the figures. Yes, the overall numbers are staggering. The U.S. government has run up so much debt that it soon...
Freedom comes with limitations
July 7th, 2011
The week leading up to Independence Day made it glaringly obvious to me that few people today really know what freedom means. Sure, they know and use the word, but it is something like the word rel...
Letter to the editor: Crossing borders illegally makes you a criminal
July 7th, 2011
We don’t always agree with our Roosevelt County commissioners, but this instance we agree 100 percent.
When the illegal immigrants crossed our borders they made themselves criminals. O...
National Guard hosting open house
July 7th, 2011
The New Mexico National Guard is hosting an open house from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Clovis armory.
During the event, the National Guard will have equipment on hand to demonstrate it...
My turn: Family time always fun
July 7th, 2011
I love holidays that revolve around quality family fun time. This Independence Day holiday definitely turned out to be a memorable one for me.
The UFO Festival in Roswell had great music and...
Today is a gift from God
July 7th, 2011
The holiday is over. The house is sadly quiet. When will I stop crying when my loved ones leave? I ask God to keep angels to guard them safely home.
I find little cars under the sofa and sho...
Parents should separate own self-esteem from child's performance
July 7th, 2011
There’s become a common phrase for what used to be called “stage moms”. Today it’s “tiger moms!” This is not exclusive to moms, though. In the sports world there...
Thursday morning briefing: Change of command and one big dam
July 7th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.Big change
Cannon Air Force Base Commander Col. Stephen Clark will pass leadership of the 27th Specia...
Frumpy Middle-Aged Mom: Parents fantasize revenge on their kids
July 7th, 2011
Seriously, you people have been mulling this over.
Last week, I wrote a column describing my plans to get revenge on my kids when I'm a doddering old lady living in their house, for all the...
Dirty Laundry: Taking care of fathers complicates family roles
July 7th, 2011
Amy Goyer left her home in Washington two years ago to care for her aging parents in Phoenix. Her mother had suffered a stroke two decades earlier, and her father was beginning to show signs of dem...
My turn: Smores have peanut butter twist
July 6th, 2011
Peanut butter cups, chocolate chip cookies and roasted marshmallows rolled into one dessert. I had to try it.
This twist on s’mores is a Taste of Home recipe used with permission.
...
No sense in badgering prey
July 6th, 2011
My brother and I came upon a badger out in the pasture one summer afternoon. He looked at us. We looked at him. He glared at us and looked mean, so we thought we should return his angry stare.
...
N.M. fishing report — July 6
July 6th, 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...
Change of command coming for Cannon AFB
July 6th, 2011
Cannon Air Force Base Commander Col. Stephen Clark will pass leadership of the 27th Special Operations Wing to Col. Albert Elton II during a change of command ceremony Friday morning.
Clar...
County assessor resigns; Carrasco appointed
July 6th, 2011
The new Roosevelt County assessor has resigned, and her deputy is taking her position.
At a special meeting Wednesday morning in the county courthouse, the Roosevelt County Commission voted...
Jet crash near Roswell (Updated)
July 6th, 2011
ROSWELL — A military fighter plane crashed Wednesday in southern New Mexico after the pilot ejected safely, Air Force officials said.
The QF-4 Phantom from Holloman Air Force Base cr...
Wednesday morning briefing: Video game of the week, airport money and...
July 6th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.
Video game of the week
Our own Jenna Zamie’s selection for a fun time gaming.
Game: M...
Meetings watch: Portales city council
July 5th, 2011
At the Portales City Council meeting Tuesday night at City Hall, the council:
• Tabled a resolution supporting the discontinuation of issuing driver licenses and identification c...
Their view: Logging has tremendous impact on N.M. lands
July 5th, 2011
Logging has tremendous impact on N.M. lands
Rep. Steve Pearce, R-N.M., offers his view on the wildfires in New Mexico.
Fires of unprecedented size and severity co...
Commissaries to be consolidated
July 5th, 2011
In these tight budget times, the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee has learned it must cut current spending to fund new initiatives for veterans.
For example, Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., com...
Tea partiers embracing libertarian ideas
July 5th, 2011
It’s an exaggeration to say the mainstream media don’t like the tea party. Fox News is part of the mainstream media and it loves the tea party. Conservative radio talkers are big fans,...
Clovis woman claims $50,000 lottery prize
July 5th, 2011
A Clovis woman claimed a $50,000 New Mexico lottery prize.
Susanne Souders purchased a $5 “Diamond Mine” scratcher ticket, picked by her husband Jerry, at Allsup’s No. 170...
Police blotter — July 6
July 5th, 2011
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police records:
Friday
• An officer investigated a report of suspicious activity about 4 a.m. in...
Reactions to verdict obvious, trite
July 5th, 2011
For reasons that will soon be obvious, I can’t tell you that I knew this was going to happen. But I had a pretty good idea.
The alert flashed around noon that the verdict on Casey Anth...
My turn: Art hard to define, value
July 5th, 2011
Continuing with my topic of French Impressionism from last week, there’s something about standing in front of an original Picasso – not a reproduction – that makes you say, as a f...
Press release: Federal help for wildfire victims
July 5th, 2011
USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner announced today that New Mexico families of moderate to low-income levels whose homes were damage by recent wildfires may apply for federal fun...
Casey Anthony not guilty
July 5th, 2011
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Casey Anthony was found not guilty Tuesday of killing her 2-year-old daughter in a case that captivated the nation as it played out on national television from the moment...
Tuesday morning briefing: A salute to veterans and the first bikini
July 5th, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.Meetings watch
The following governing bodies in Roosevelt County meet today:
• Roose...
Police investigating suspicious death
July 4th, 2011
Portales Police are investigating an unattended death in the 700 block of Brazos Street.
Police Deputy Chief Lonnie Berry said the death was suspicious and happened before Monday.
Pol...
Outdoor watering allowed July 4
July 4th, 2011
The City of Portales has canceled emergency water rationing effective today, as the water tanks have recharged enough to return to mandatory alternating-day outdoor watering, according to a city ne...
My turn: In search of my "Silver"
July 4th, 2011
I think I am going to name my shoes.
Roy Rogers had Trigger. The Lone Ranger had Silver. Lonnie Berry should name his transportation, too.
But I have to come up with the right name, o...
Monday morning briefing: Fireworks and what started it all
July 4th, 2011
Good morning and happy Fourth of July. Welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.Smoke on the Water
In case you missed it, here’s the rundown on today’...
State police investigating fatal shooting in Nara Visa
July 2nd, 2011
State police are investigating a fatal shooting in Nara Visa around 8 p.m. on Saturday.
According to Sgt. Tim Johnson, state police responde...
Immigrant licenses concern citizens
July 2nd, 2011
I do not understand Patricia Whitney’s (June 29 letter to editor) and County Commissioner Jake Lopez’ stand concerning driver’s licenses for illegal immigrants.
Ms. Whitney...
My turn: Paperbacks offer new take on bible
July 2nd, 2011
If Sunday isn’t the best day to discuss my religious library, let she who has the worst arm cast the first stone.
Thanks to my cousins, Chef Juandel and The Anglo Mariachi Cowboy, and...
Independent spirit lives on in America
July 2nd, 2011
The Fourth of July, Independence Day, is a good time not only for hot dogs and fireworks, but to reflect for a moment on what makes this country unique, the qualities that enabled it to become in s...
Holiday closings
July 2nd, 2011
The following businesses and government offices in Clovis and Portales will be closed Monday for the Independence Day holiday:
• American Heritage Bank
• Bank of Clov...
Fire leaves about 1,300 without electricity
July 2nd, 2011
A fire on a power line caused 1,355 Xcel Energy customers in Portales to lose electricity Friday night.
Xcel spokesman Wes Reeves said it appeared a lightning arrester failed in the 100 bloc...
Nothing derogatory about animal sayings
July 2nd, 2011
Common language on fauna betrays an anthropocentric bias… “Words such as ‘pets’, ‘wildlife’, and ‘vermin’ are derogatory…” says the di...
Police blotter — June 3
July 2nd, 2011
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police records:
Tuesday
• About 12:25 a.m., an officer responded to a report of a male walking d...
McGee: Fireworks plan backfires
July 1st, 2011
“Some guy was on the radio saying, ‘Be sure to bring your dog to the fireworks on the Fourth of July,’” said The Lady of the House. “Can you imagine?”
I r...
Clovis fireworks show funded
July 1st, 2011
The money needed for the annual Smoke on the Water Fireworks display was raised in full Friday.
Clovis-Curry Chamber of Commerce Events Coordinator Lauren Tillman said Clovis Family Healthca...
Large water leak fixed in Portales system
July 1st, 2011
Water storage levels in Portales have risen 4 feet since a large leak was discovered and stopped, and three more city wells are expected to go online within the next two weeks, the city manager has...
Friday morning briefing: Wildfire smoke help and the battle of Gettysb...
July 1st, 2011
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.Smoke help
The New Mexico Department of Health is reminding residents that there are toll free numbers...
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