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Roosevelt twin called ‘good ole boy’
August 30th, 2003
Charley Elbert “Dude” Hill was a “good ole boy,” according to his twin brother and friend, Harley Delbert “Pug” Hill of Portales.
Charley and Harley lived in the Roosevelt County communit...
Lady Rams pick up first win
August 30th, 2003
CLOVIS — Megan Kabrick and Kelly Parkey keyed a match-ending 5-0 run, and the Portales Lady Rams salvaged a seventh-place finish in the gold bracket at the Lady Wildcat Invitational on Saturday.
Por...
Zia soccer comes up short in opener
August 30th, 2003
ALAMOSA, Colo. — Eastern New Mexico University played competitively but came up short in its first regular-season venture into women’s soccer on Saturday, losing to Hobbs-based College of the Sout...
Elida impresses field again at Clovis
August 30th, 2003
CLOVIS — Elida’s volleyball team cut a swath of surprise into the Clovis Volleyball Invitational a year ago and, in 2003, the Tigers got the chance to do it again.
While the little Class 1A team d...
Floyd teams earn first wins of season
August 30th, 2003
The Floyd Broncos changed the outlook on the six-man football rankings on Saturday, blowing out No. 3 Mountainair 66-20 on the road.
Senior Chance Chenault caught two touchdown passes from Jerrod Long...
Drowning victim known for autographed bike
August 30th, 2003
Frank Davis went from grade school dropout to successful business man to worthy of an appearance on Jay Leno’s Tonight Show.
And while his $360,100 purchase of Leno’s celebrity-autographed...
City car dealer faces harrassment lawsuit
August 30th, 2003
Staff and Wire Reports
ALBUQUERQUE — A Portales car dealership has been named in a federal lawsuit in which four women say they were harassed while they worked at the company.
The allegations agains...
Long weekend starts with thunderstorm
August 30th, 2003
Portales may best remember Friday night’s thunderstorm as the one that interrupted the Portales-West Las Vegas football game at Greyhound Stadium for 15 minutes.
But while the city received just one...
Coast Guard adventures were less than thrilling
August 30th, 2003
When I was a kid — a period that hung over my head willy-nilly until I was 60 — Don Winslow of the Coast Guard was an icon of American patriotism. During World War II he spent many colorful Saturd...
Solving life's problems one invention at a time
August 30th, 2003
A friend and I were discussing Thomas Edison a few days ago. The conversation brought up the inventor’s reliance on tenacity and trial-and-error. He simply kept at something until he got the desire...
Crime Stoppers 8/31
August 30th, 2003
The Portales Police Department is searching for an armed robbery suspect possibly in his late 20s or early 30s.
The suspect robbed the Allsup’s on North Main of $100 on Aug. 15, using a knife or sw...
Public Record 8/31
August 30th, 2003
Recent dispositions from Roosevelt County District Court:
Chris Keim, 20, found guilty of receiving or disposing of stolen property and possession of drug paraphernalia. He will serve 2 1/2 years of...
Obits 8/31
August 30th, 2003
Frank Davis, 38, of Portales, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003, as the result of a boating accident at Ute Lake.
Arrangements will be announced by Wheeler Mortuary of Portales.
Sammy Sanchez, 47, of Port...
Two from Moriarity being held on drug charges
August 30th, 2003
Two transients who attempted to steal a gallon of iodine from a local feed store were arrested Wednesday for attempting to manufacture methamphetamine, among other charges.
Clorinda Lopez, 23, and Vin...
Residents kick back, enjoy long weekend
August 30th, 2003
Portales may not be celebrating Labor Day with any official events, but officials said Rotary Park and Portales Municipal Park will be busy this weekend with families barbecuing and enjoying a three-d...
Two drown at Ute Lake
August 30th, 2003
Two Portales men drowned in a boating accident at Ute Lake on Thursday night. One victim was Frank Davis, who gained national attention when he paid comedian Jay Leno more than $320,000 for a celebrit...
Volleyball tournament features many storylines
August 28th, 2003
The Clovis Lady Wildcats’ bid to win their own tournament for the first time is one of many storylines heading into this weekend’s seventh annual Lady Wildcats Invitational volleyball tournament.
...
Broncos hitting the road — literally
August 28th, 2003
FLOYD — No matter how good the Floyd Broncos are this year, the road to the six-man football state crown will not run through Floyd.
Actually, no game will go through Floyd this year, as poor field...
Third New Mexican dies from West Nile Virus
August 28th, 2003
SANTA FE — The West Nile Virus has claimed the life of a third New Mexican, a 76-year-old San Miguel County woman.
The state Health Department announced Thursday the woman died after being hospitali...
City promotes high-speed Internet surfing
August 28th, 2003
While many of us still don’t know the difference between an Internet “site” and a “link” — let alone a “bit” and “kilobit” — we’re already living in an era of communications te...
Local official opposes education amendment
August 28th, 2003
A proposed Constitutional amendment that would spend a higher percentage of New Mexico’s land grant permanent fund is bad public policy, according to the state’s commissioner of public lands, Clov...
Obits Aug. 29
August 28th, 2003
Sherrie Bettenhausen, 47
Dr. Sherrie Bettenhausen, 47, of Charleston, S.C., died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2003, at the Medical University of South Carolina.
She was born on March 14, 1956, in Williston, N.D...
Whether you have a holiday or a 'jale-day,' make it last
August 28th, 2003
Will your Labor Day be a holiday or a “jale-day?”
“Jale” is Spanish slang for the word “work” and is pronounced something like “hah-leh,” so essentially holiday and “jale-day” are...
Father, son suspects in shooting
August 27th, 2003
A local judge has signed warrants against a father-son duo suspected in the shooting of two men at the Valle del Solle apartments late Sunday night, police said.
Police are searching for Jamie Banda S...
Obits 8/28
August 27th, 2003
Lynn Roberts, 59
Lynn Roberts, 59, of Artesia, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2003, at Las Cruces Nursing Center.
She was born on Nov. 4, 1943, in Fresno, Calif., to Vernon and Wanda Hyatt.
She went to element...
Overcrowded county jail forced to transfer imates
August 27th, 2003
If three is a crowd then what does 76 mean? Unfortunately that number means overcrowding for the Roosevelt County Detention Center.
The facility has a 58-person capacity, so currently many of the 76...
Zias look to prove polls wrong
August 26th, 2003
Based on the Lone Star Conference preseason poll, expectations are low for the first-year Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer program.
ENMU coach Travis McCorkle and his players are determi...
Dora to depend on its defense
August 26th, 2003
There are a lot of positives for the Dora High volleyball team — a decent returning nucleus, a solid foundation for next year, defense and team chemistry.
The biggest knock on the Lady Coyotes is so...
Dora residents assured mail delivery
August 26th, 2003
DORA — No P. O. Box, no problem.
Dora residents frustrated about returned mail heard good news Tuesday night when state post office officials promised to deliver mail as long as it made it to Dora....
Astronomy club readies for Mars-gazing party
August 26th, 2003
When Carol Nash of Ranchvale looks at the night sky, she is awed by its enormity and complexity.
“When you just think about the solar system and how the Earth is tilted just right to make the season...
Wind farm headed to Tucumcari
August 26th, 2003
Taking advantage of New Mexico’s most abundant natural resource — the wind — Caprock Wind, LP announced its plans Tuesday to install up to 80 wind-driven turbine generators near Tucumcari.
The...
Obits Aug. 26
August 25th, 2003
Charley Hill, 79
Mr. Charley Elbert Hill, 79, of Portales, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2003, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born on Jan. 3, 1924, in Maud, Texas, to Effie and Charley Hill.
...
High School welcomes back students
August 25th, 2003
The teens of Portales High School put their swimming trunks and suntan lotion away on Monday, in favor of backpacks, collared shirts and goals for the new school year.
The first day of classes for Stu...
Portales shooting leaves two injured
August 25th, 2003
Police are searching for suspects involved in a Sunday night shooting that injured two men, one critically, in what police and witnesses say was provoked by arguments at a horse race earlier that day...
Local West NIle case confirmed
August 25th, 2003
West Nile has invaded the region full force, with new confirmed or suspected human cases reported in Curry, Roosevelt, Bailey, and Parmer counties.
Until mid-August, no human cases had been confirmed...
Brothers follow in father's military footsteps
August 25th, 2003
As Celestino Gonzales sat in his living room last week watching the Fox news network, he paid close attention to world events. After 30 years traveling the world with the United States Army — includ...
Homemaker’s focus was all children
August 24th, 2003
Juanita Wright wasn’t big on going on trips, family members said. She wasn’t big on going to the movies, either.
Wright didn’t need much to keep her entertained — an Afghan, a good book, or Mo...
Dora School News
August 23rd, 2003
New Staff
The new special education teacher is Goldie Rains and the aide is Laurie Perry.
Mrs. Tulle is returning as the music-drama teacher this year. The new Librarian is Patsy Ward. There will be s...
Gov. says education secretary will improve school boards
August 23rd, 2003
Editor’s note: Gov. Bill Richardson visited Clovis and Portales on Wednesday to solicit support for two state constitutional amendments aimed at education reform, which voters will decide on Sept. 2...
ENMU campus busy preparing for semester
August 23rd, 2003
Students and parents broke the stillness of the Eastern New Mexico University campus on Thursday and it carried into the weekend.
Students spent the last few days moving into the dormitories and regis...
Portales headed back to school
August 23rd, 2003
Students shuffled into the Portales High School cafeteria Thursday to pick up their schedules for the 2003-04 school year.
For freshmen, it included an orientation segment by Student Council advisor D...
French fries and engines have something in common
August 23rd, 2003
Have you considered the possibility of an 18-wheeler roaring past you on the interstate belching the aroma of French fries and tater tots? It could happen one of these days.
No, I didn’t check out...
Seeing history through a child's eyes
August 23rd, 2003
In my relentless quest for award-winning journalism, I often explore the zany world of “kidspeak,” which is teacher jargon for stuff kids write on test papers. My wife Marilyn’s all-time favorit...
Peanut Field Day offers educational tours
August 23rd, 2003
Growers and anyone interested in peanuts will get a chance to look at some promising varieties and the latest cultivation technology Tuesday when New Mexico State University’s Clovis Agricultural Sc...
Johnson takes up football to keep on playing
August 21st, 2003
BLACKWATER DRAW — Randy Johnson used up his college eligibility in basketball last spring at Eastern New Mexico University, but he wasn’t ready to give up sports.
So he approached ENMU’s footbal...
New military commission meeting today in Las Cruces
August 21st, 2003
A new commission created by the state Legislature to help New Mexico military installations holds its first meeting today in Las Cruces and will discuss the upcoming federal Base Realignment and Clos...
Note to students: Possibilities are unlimited
August 21st, 2003
It doesn’t matter if you were an honor roll student last year or if you were barely passing classes. Every student gets a fresh start Monday on the first day of school.
I can promise you, every teac...
Obits 8/22
August 21st, 2003
Eva Banister, 55
Mrs. Eva “Jody” Banister, 55, of Portales, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on Sept. 23, 1947, in Portales, to Hazel and Ma...
Judge Brack sworn into office
August 21st, 2003
Former 9th Judicial District Court Judge Robert Brack was sworn in Thursday as the newest federal district judge for New Mexico.
Brack was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on July 14 after being recommend...
Family Dollar fire causes damage, no injuries
August 21st, 2003
A fire Thursday afternoon at Family Dollar did damage to more than $400 in merchandise, but caused no injuries or structural damage.
The Portales Fire Department received a fire call at 12:15 p.m. fro...
Calf dumping causes concerns
August 21st, 2003
Several Roosevelt County residents expressed concern at Tuesday’s county commission meeting about what they say is an increase in dead calves being left along rural roads.
Roosevelt County Crimest...
Rams change scrimmage plans
August 20th, 2003
Change is good. At least that’s how Glen Johnson sees it.
The Portales Ram football team had an off day on Wednesday, but Johnson was at work to make some changes for this weekend’s scrimmage.
Joh...
Zias lose exhibition to Cochise
August 20th, 2003
Cochise (Ariz.) Community College got two goals from Brandy Alexander and defeated Eastern New Mexico University 4-0 on Monday in an exhibition scrimmage played at the ENMU soccer field.
It was the se...
Area legislators speak out against amendments
August 20th, 2003
While Gov. Bill Richardson drummed up support Wednesday in Portales and Clovis for two state constitutional amendments designed to revamp education, a couple of area legislators remained cautious on a...
Roswell man's arraignment rescheduled for Monday
August 20th, 2003
The arraignment of a Roswell man accused of vehicular homicide in connection with the death of a two-week-old baby was postponed Wednesday due to a scheduling conflict.
Brian Moshier, 40, is charged w...
Obits Aug. 21
August 20th, 2003
Frances Blair, 95
Ms. Frances Opal Blair, 95, of Clovis, a bookkeeper, died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on Oct. 5, 1907, in Portales, to Nathan B...
Floyd hosting Elida during gym renovations
August 19th, 2003
Eight days from now, they’ll be district foes, with each hoping to gain any advantage possible over the other.
Today, they’re gym-mates.
Due to renovations, the Elida Lady Tigers are making the tr...
Council approves Head Start center
August 19th, 2003
The Portales City Council approved three items from the Planning Commission, including a request for a Head Start Child Development Center during Tuesday’s regular meeting.
The program has been allo...
County makes deal to ease crowded jail
August 19th, 2003
The Roosevelt County Commission approved a temporary solution to jail overcrowding during Tuesday’s regular meeting.
The commission approved a joint agreement with the Dickens County detention cente...
PISD sends termination letters to suspects
August 19th, 2003
Termination letters were sent today to two employees of the Portales Income Support Division arrested in a scheme to embezzle money from the state agency.
Ricardo Mendez, 37, of Clovis and Julia Tapia...
Two finalists left in judicial nominations
August 19th, 2003
Clovis attorneys Robert S. Orlik and Alvin Joe Parker are finalists to fill a vacant judge’s seat in the district court that serves Curry and Roosevelt counties.
The two selected from among six cand...
Explosion rocks U.N. headquarters in Iraq
August 19th, 2003
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — A suicide truck bomb ripped through the hotel housing the U.N. headquarters on Tuesday, U.S. officials said. At least 15 people were killed and 40 wounded, including the chief U...
Richardson heading to Portales High School
August 18th, 2003
Bill Richardson says he is serious about education reform and he will be in Portales on Wednesday to explain why changes should be made.
Richardson will speak at the high school at 4:30 p.m., and answ...
Obits Aug. 19
August 18th, 2003
Kay Goodman, 56
Mrs. Kay Goodman, 56, of Albuquerque, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2003, at her home.
She was born on Feb. 28, 1949, in Portales, to Sue and Ed Harris.
She grew up in Portales and graduated...
Personalities Plus -- Gloria Ortega
August 16th, 2003
What’s your idea of a perfect day?
“Just kicking back, not worrying about your work being completed at the end of the day.”
What did you think about on Sept. 11?
“Thought it was a very sad...
Single mom personifies persistence
August 16th, 2003
Though Juanita Black’s later years of life were filled with pain and suffering due to a rare immune deficiency disease, family members said her faith in God never once failed.
No matter what the cir...
Rams aim high with aerial attack
August 16th, 2003
It wasn’t a strong-armed quarterback or the graduation of Less Long that did it. It wasn’t the emergence of a potential all-state receiving corps.
It was a film session a few seasons ago that let...
Obits Aug. 17
August 16th, 2003
Donald Crockett, 67
Mr. Donald R. Crockett, 67, died Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2003, at Life Care Center in Farmington.
He was born Aug. 5, 1936, in Comanche, Okla., to Virginia and Eddie Crockett.
He grew u...
State made heroes out of violent criminals
August 16th, 2003
Not too many Americans realize the capital of Latvia is Riga. Then again, not too many Americans give a rat’s left ear about the capital of Latvia. That’s why this week’s topic has absolutely n...
Good one-liners never get old
August 16th, 2003
One of my scholarly pursuits is the care and feeding of one-liners. I get most of them from my wife Marilyn who seems to have an endless supply and loves to toss them out to brighten my day, as follow...
City ready to look to future
August 16th, 2003
The city of Portales is looking for the right person to help guide it into the future.
Mayor Orlando Ortega selected a diverse, seven-member committee to help select a city planner responsible for cre...
Offcials combating truancy
August 16th, 2003
Portales school officials are teaming up with the local district attorney to help thwart truancy in area public schools.
Ninth Judicial District Attorney Brett Carter said he plans to actively prosecu...
Public Record Aug. 17
August 16th, 2003
Recent dispositions in Roosevelt County Magistrate Court:
l Rachelle Vanderdussen, 19, found guilty of driving while intoxicated, first ofense and duty upon striking fixtures upon highway. Sentenced t...
Jury indicts man accused of vehicular homicide
August 16th, 2003
A grand jury in Portales on Thursday returned an indictment against a Roswell truck driver who is accused of driving drunk and causing an accident that killed a two-week-old boy.
Brian Moshier, 40, is...
Woman sentenced for fatal crash
August 16th, 2003
A Roswell woman was sentenced to four years in prison Friday in connection with a deadly crash two years ago that claimed the life of a Ruidoso woman.
Deanna Willis, 29, was convicted in June of vehic...
PHS coaches pleased with opening week
August 14th, 2003
Going into the end of the week, both Portales High athletic teams are running smoothly, efficiently and (insert knocking sound here) injury-free.
Practices started Monday for the PHS football and voll...
Missouri woman stabs daughter in Clovis
August 14th, 2003
Two onlookers chased down and captured a woman from Missouri who stabbed her daughter-in-law about 11 a.m. Thursday morning, according to Clovis police reports.
Clovis Police Capt. Dan Blair said the...
Obits Aug. 15
August 14th, 2003
Maria Tarango
Maria Tarango of Portales died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
A rosary is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday at St. Helens Catholic Church in Portales. Funeral...
What is a 'real' politician anyway?
August 14th, 2003
The California governor’s race has literally become a circus of the stars. From the “Terminator” — a.k.a. “Governator” — to a “hustler” to a 1980s sitcom star who doesn’t even plan...
Area clinic treating West Nile patients
August 14th, 2003
Muleshoe Area Medical Center says it now has three confirmed cases of West Nile virus and a dozen cases under investigation. In response, Muleshoe doctors urge residents to seek medical evaluation for...
Clovis church shows kindness to seniors
August 14th, 2003
Faith Christian Family Church is hoping to give back to the seniors citizens who have given so much through its “Conspiracy of Kindness” campaign.
Several area businesses have partnered with the C...
Ute pipeline may cause water rates to double
August 13th, 2003
TUCUMCARI — Monthly water rates in some area communities could double or triple once the Ute water pipeline is in place, a financial study says.
The rates of all communities participating in the pr...
Gator handler performs educational show at fair
August 13th, 2003
Twelve-year-old Brooke Switzer of Clovis got a wet surprise Wednesday at the Curry County Fair when an 8-foot alligator decided to play water tag with her.
Switzer and her family were sitting in the f...
Clovis businesses to show gratitude to Air Force Base
August 13th, 2003
Clovis businesses will say “thanks” to Cannon Air Force Base personnel on Friday.
Beginning at noon, about 50 representatives from the Chamber of Commerce, Committee of 50, and the Clovis Industri...
Dinosaur museum educational, fascinating
August 13th, 2003
Exploring a lost world that existed over millions of years ago is possible at Mesalands Community College Dinosaur Museum in Tucumcari.
An educational activity for the entire family is how museum dire...
South County News
August 13th, 2003
John and Patty Mohon have been busy with company lately. A grandson came from Alaska and stayed a few weeks on their Milnesand ranch.
Then his parents and younger brothers came and all went on to Hou...
Community Mourns Loss of Loved One
August 13th, 2003
Family and friends describe Frank Poynor as larger-than-life: He was an outgoing person with an interest in the future of youngsters; had an affinity for cycling, ranching and fishing; and was blessed...
Officials reassure residents
August 12th, 2003
New Mexico health officials told a group of Portales senior citizens about the symptoms and dangers of West Nile Virus, then tried to persuade the group that they had nothing to worry about.
Nelson Po...
Dora residents mad over mail
August 12th, 2003
A group of Dora residents are afraid the local postmaster is inking up the “Return to Sender” stamp, and may start using it frequently in the near future.
Dora resident Elmer Reed gathered 13 sign...
Floyd News
August 12th, 2003
Transitions
Birthdays:
Jason Potter
News
• There will be no 4-H meetings this month.
• The Floyd Back Porch Pickers will meet Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Floyd Community Building. Everyone is welc...
Elida news
August 12th, 2003
Birthdays Aug. 14-22
Tasha Burton, Noel Rippie, Travis Husted, Magen McLaine, Nita Thurman, Valerie Diaz, Sadri Chenault, Martha McKinney, Bill Connelly and Bennie Taylor.
Wedding Anniversaries: Mr. a...
Dora News
August 12th, 2003
The County Fair has come and gone and several Dora youngsters said they are happier because of their accomplishments.
Congratulations
To Rachel Cox for being our new little Miss Roosevelt County Sweet...
Letters to the Editor 8/13
August 12th, 2003
Dear Editor:
The editorial in Wednesday’s paper inferred the people of Texas do not want the blatant gerrymandering of the federal House districts to even up the House representation.
Just because p...
PHS coaches pleased with first days of practice
August 11th, 2003
The Portales High School football and volleyball teams ended their previous seasons as a state runnerup, but early indications are that each has a solid shot at improving upon those marks.
Monday was...
Area cities share cheese plant stories
August 11th, 2003
Cheese production plants in two eastern New Mexico cities have had major economic impacts on those communities, according to business and city officials in those communities.
The plants provided a maj...
Roswell Man To Face Grand Jury in Vehicular Homicide Case
August 11th, 2003
A Roswell truck driver suspected of vehicular homicide in connection with the death of a 2-week-old boy will face a Roosevelt County grand jury on Thursday afternoon.
Brian Moshier, 40, is accused of...
Summer Boredom Can Be Good For Children
August 11th, 2003
I don’t know how many times this summer my daughter Laura has called me at work with breaking news. The kind that warrants, in her mind, a press conference with a blue curtain in the background, a c...
Pilot flies high in eyes of family
August 9th, 2003
There isn’t enough time in a day, family members said, to describe everything wonderful about Wallace Cameron.
A retired Air Force colonel, Cameron was just short of 30 years of active military serv...
Public Record Aug. 10
August 9th, 2003
Recent dispositions from Roosevelt County Magistrate Court:
Tony Sexton, 33, found guilty of aggravated driving while intoxicated (second offense) and will serve eight days in the Roosevelt County De...
Obits Aug. 10
August 9th, 2003
Alice Ackerman, 87
Mrs. Alice Ackerman, 87, a former resident of Portales, died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003, at Copper Queen Community Hospital in Bisbee, Ariz.
She was born Nov. 4, 1915, in a farm house...
Old Timer's Day reunites community
August 9th, 2003
Patsy Qavi left Melrose for California 23 years ago, but traveled nearly 960 miles with her father to take part in the Melrose Old Timer’s Day on Saturday.
Qavi is just one of many who make the even...
Greyhounds' coach anticipates season
August 7th, 2003
PORTALES — Veteran Eastern New Mexico University football coach Bud Elliott still looks forward to the start of practice each fall.
A broken hip sustained during spring practice when he couldn’t a...
Cheese firm originated in Ireland
August 7th, 2003
Strict milk quotas and government regulations imposed by the European Union fueled expansion into the United States, according to officials of the Irish milk processing company known as Glanbia.
Glanb...
The Big Cheese
August 7th, 2003
ALBUQUERQUE — Clovis may not be the largest city in New Mexico, but it will soon be the Big Cheese.
Clovis has been selected as the site of the new Glanbia southwest cheese plant, which is expected...
Cheese plant to benefit local economy
August 7th, 2003
The new $200 million cheese plant will have a greater impact on the area economy than many people realize, local officials said.
“The cheese plant will create 2,000 jobs in the area in spinoff indus...
Cheese plant may conserve water
August 7th, 2003
Weighing water usage at a cheese plant against usage on agriculture farms is like comparing gas consumption in a Honda Civic to a fuel-guzzling sport utility vehicle.
Suffice it to say a cheese plant...
$200 million cheese plant to bring jobs to Clovis/Portales microplex
August 7th, 2003
ALBUQUERQUE — A $200 million cheese plant will be built in Curry County and it will bring about 200 jobs to the Clovis/Portales microplex, local officials said Thursday morning.
Gov. Bill Richardson...
Communities gather to share views on water issues
August 7th, 2003
Nearly 100 people at a regional public comment forum Wednesday night urged staff members of the Interstate Stream Commission to consider views ranging from respecting private property and water use ri...
Language barrier troubles schools
August 6th, 2003
Standardized tests revealed what Portales School Superintendent Jim Holloway already knew, that language and socioeconomic factors are some of the toughest challenges Portales educators face.
Recently...
'Major jobs' on horizon for region
August 6th, 2003
ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici and Gov. Bill Richardson this morning will unveil news about “major jobs and economic development” in eastern New Mexico, according to a press advisory rele...
Infant girl killed in crash south of Portales
August 5th, 2003
Elida police captured a truck driver wanted in connection with an early Tuesday crash south of Portales that killed a 2-week-old girl.
Ninth Judicial District Attorney Brett Carter said Brian Moshier,...
Water meeting set for tonight
August 5th, 2003
CLOVIS — State Engineer John D’Antonio said his office needs input from residents on regional water needs and has scheduled a public meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Clovis-Carver Public Library...
La Casa director recognized
August 5th, 2003
Before any money talk at Tuesday’s Portales City Council meeting, Mayor Orlando Ortega presented two certificates of appreciation in recognition of Seferino Montano and his non-profit business, the...
Rogers News
August 5th, 2003
The area east of Pep was heavily pelted by hail over a week ago. Some farmers say their crops have been hit by hail three times this year and they will be lucky just to make expenses. The heavily dama...
Floyd News, August 6
August 5th, 2003
Friends and family: Dusty and Dearil Looney’s baby shower was Sunday at the Wells Fargo hospitality room. They are expecting a baby boy in early September. Hostesses were Kwana Buras, Cryste Todd, J...
South County News, August 6
August 5th, 2003
School Alert
Summer is almost over so I was given these back-to-school dates for grades 7-12:
School starts August 21. All returning and prospective students can register between 9 a.m. - noon from ne...
Elida News, August 6
August 5th, 2003
Birthdays: August 9-15.
Adam Anthony, Opal Gilmore, Charlie Tayler, Clay Good, Larry Perkins, D’Shawn Pettiegrew, Jim Fuller, Hallie Rene Rains, Monica Baca, Dorothy Chandler, Mary Radcliff and Joel...
Calendar, August 6
August 4th, 2003
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, items...
Third party may have been involved with alleged embezzlement
August 4th, 2003
Special agents are exploring the possibility that a third person was involved in a scheme to steal funds meant for low-income Portales residents.
On Friday, two employees of the Portales Income Suppor...
Country show a feature at county fair
August 4th, 2003
John Michael Montgomery, LeAnn Rimes and Martina McBride all used the Colgate Country Showdown as a steppingstone to jump start their music careers.
And at this year’s Roosevelt County Fair, 18 will...
Two Portales schools placed on probationary status
August 4th, 2003
Two Portales public schools have been placed on probationary status by the New Mexico State Department of Education — while the remaining six met the state’s accountability standards.
The NMSDA pl...
Fair holds values as those of days gone by
August 2nd, 2003
Despite drought and price declines, Roosevelt County farmers and livestock breeders will put their best foot forward this week when they bring in their entries for the county fair.
So reported The Por...
Past papers paint Portales picture
August 2nd, 2003
Remember Roosevelt County in 1953? Here are some of the top stories from the pages of The Portales Daily News:
-- The Farm Bureau adopted 12 resolutions during its annual meeting. Among them: “We be...
Seven vie for fair queen title
August 2nd, 2003
Seven young ladies in Roosevelt County will compete in the 2004 Fair Queen Competition. The contests are divided into two portions: horsemanship and personality.
The following contestants will put to...
Livestock key players in fair competition
August 2nd, 2003
This year’s Roosevelt County Fair will have more than its share of live animals: from bouncing rabbits to oily pigs, lactating heifers to bull-nosed steers.
And it’s these livestock animals — th...
Best of the county can be baked, canned or painted
August 2nd, 2003
PNT Staff
Whether you have an eye for images and snapshots, you’re handy with a paint brush or you just enjoy harvesting tasty produce, the fine arts category of this year’s Roosevelt County Fair...
Fair draws near
August 2nd, 2003
Freshen up those pretty pigs and voluptuous heifers. Get ready for carnival rides that rank high on the thrill meter. And super-shine those dancing boots.
Once again, it’s time for the Roosevelt Cou...
Two arrested for embezzling
August 2nd, 2003
Two state employees face charges of stealing at least $2,900 from accounts meant to assist low-income Portales residents, according to 9th Judicial District Attorney Brett Carter.
Ricardo Mendez, 37,...
'Warrior parents' learn to help mentally ill children
August 2nd, 2003
One day recently, Katrina Olguin said, she woke up to find her 4-year-old daughter, Kira, sneaking into her bedroom, not to surprise her with morning kisses, but to catch a black and white kitten cowe...
Obituaries, August 3
August 2nd, 2003
Juanita Black, 76
Mrs. Juanita Faye Black, 76, of Melrose, a U.S. Postal Service clerk, died Friday, Aug. 1, 2003, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
She was born Jan. 21, 1927, in Melro...
Clovis looking to conserve water
August 1st, 2003
If Clovis residents don’t voluntarily reduce water consumption, they could face a water emergency in a week, city officials said Thursday at a press conference.
New Mexico-American Water officials a...
Obituaries, August 1
August 1st, 2003
Services Pending
Isabel Guerra, 41, of Portales, died Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
Arrangements will be announced by Wheeler Mortuary of Portales....
Banister to hold seminars on spiritual healing
August 1st, 2003
Since he was 10 years old, Jerry Banister says he has been aware of his “angels.”
Now, as an adult, Banister makes his living as a building contractor in the Albuquerque area and travels throughou...
Memories fill the pages of our lives
August 1st, 2003
A decision to refurbish my antique trunk revealed a personality trait in me. I’m a “keeper.”
Cards of all kinds, love notes, newspaper clippings, fair ribbons, photo albums … you name it and...
Religion Calendar, August 1
August 1st, 2003
Sunday
Foundations Class — 10 a.m., Liberty Baptist Church, 2000 S. Main St., Portales. For those who want to learn the basics of the Bible. For information, call 356-6023.
Cornerstone Youth Ministr...
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