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Unexpected mishaps overshadow the big city scene
September 30th, 2003
I grew up in a city that harbors more than 1 million people, requires an hour to get from the southern end to the northern tip and has more scenes than a Star Wars trilogy.
There’s the punk scene, t...
She was very much like a steel magnolia
September 30th, 2003
She enjoyed writing and painting and collecting Indian artifacts.
She played the piano, acted as literary agent for creative family members and loved gardening.
She was a beauty queen — Miss Roswel...
Sex molestation ring busted in Clovis
September 30th, 2003
Police say a Clovis home was used as a sex club between adults and at least 18 preteen girls, and reports show the case came to their attention after a 9-year-old girl confided in her teacher.
Althoug...
Portales Attorney may file suit against the city of Clovis
September 30th, 2003
Portales attorney Eric Dixon may file a lawsuit against the city of Clovis in connection with a July 4 car crash that killed Bobbie Lynn Sandoval.
Sandoval died after being struck by a pickup truck dr...
Obits 10-1
September 30th, 2003
Clarence Stanfield, 91
The Rev. Clarence L. Stanfield, 91, of Hobbs, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2003, at Hobbs Health Care Center.
He was born on Oct. 11, 1911, in Grady, to Clyde and Clara Stanfield.
He...
Floyd News
September 30th, 2003
News and Events
There is a Fire Meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday.
Friday is an ELS day at Floyd School. There is no school for students unless otherwise told by their teacher.
On Sunday the Floyd Back...
Elida News
September 30th, 2003
Birthdays Oct. 4 - 10
Shale Anthony, Cindy Hendershot, Shane Ferguson, Troy Fine, Florene West, Calab Widener, Durward Dixon, Benny Jenkins, Verna Widener, T. J. Good, Carolyn Holmes, Joan Nuckoles, a...
Dora News
September 30th, 2003
Some farmers are harvesting the late milo for hay. Others will probably follow suit soon. Some peanuts will be dug any day now and the irrigated corn is nearing harvest. Farmers say this is a very bus...
South County News
September 30th, 2003
The rattlesnakes are really making the news lately, not only in our area, Elida and Floyd, but also in Clovis and Curry County.
The television even had a segment a day or so ago warning people that f...
Eastern to add men's soccer
September 29th, 2003
EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY made it official on Monday when president Steven Gamble announced that the school will add men’s soccer as a varsity sport for the 2004-05 school year.
“We have made...
Highlands blanks Zia soccer
September 29th, 2003
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — New Mexico Highlands did all its scoring in a span of less than 11 minutes and the Cowgirls handed Eastern New Mexico University a 3-0 loss on Sunday in women’s college soccer.
K...
No locals apply for city manager position
September 29th, 2003
As of Monday afternoon 19 applicants have applied for the Portales city manager position, not one of whom live in Roosevelt County.
City clerk and co-interim city manager Joan Martinez-Terry said a ma...
Student senators elected, ready for issues
September 29th, 2003
The votes are tallied and the Eastern New Mexico University students selected 23 members for the student government to serve the 2003-2004 year.
There was a tie in one of the senate positions between...
Students support democratic presidential candidate
September 29th, 2003
Six Eastern New Mexico University students helped Democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean set a Guinness World Record on Monday night.
In a Campus Union Building room decorated with Dean posters...
Newspapers sponsor cooking class
September 29th, 2003
You might call it a new taste of the old.
Holly Glenn, events coordinator for Freedom Newspapers of New Mexico, said a cooking school the news group will co-sponsor in October will focus on fast, easy...
Obits 9-30
September 29th, 2003
Leola Askew, 89
Leola “Pat” Askew, 89, of Portales, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, at Heartland Continuing Care Center.
She was born on Aug. 4, 1914, in Oklahoma, to Lela and Mendle Phillips.
She...
Cheese plant construction to start by New Year's
September 29th, 2003
By Eric Butler
Freedom Newspapers
Correspondent
Engineering, architectural and construction firms have been lined up as work on a $200 million cheese processing plant north of Portales is expected to...
Cannon focuses on fitness
September 29th, 2003
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — As they get ready to meet new Air Force physical fitness standards, Cannon airmen are running and doing push-ups and sit-ups — exercises many haven’t done for years.
Unli...
Greyhounds cruise past winless Tigers
September 28th, 2003
BLACKWATER DRAW — Veteran Greyhound football coach Bud Elliott admits his team’s offense is still shooting itself in the leg at times. Fortunately, they saved more than enough ammunition for East...
Fort Sumner sweeps past Floyd
September 28th, 2003
FLOYD — Tobea Patterson had a match-high 12 kills, and the Fort Sumner Vixens left Floyd with an easy sweep Saturday afternoon.
Fort Sumner (9-2) struggled to put away the host Lady Broncos late, bu...
Scientific wonder to take place in Fort Sumner
September 27th, 2003
FORT SUMNER — The city is best known for Billy the Kid’s grave and historical memorabilia of the Wild West.
But north of town, several miles down a two-lane road that passes fields with grazing go...
Public Record 9-28
September 27th, 2003
The following marriage certificates were recently filed at the Roosevelt County Courthouse:
James B. Jones, 22, and Jessica M. Harwell, 23, both of Portales.
Ruben D. Esparza, 20, and Tina Baeza, 30,...
Being young and ambitious can get you into trouble
September 27th, 2003
Here at the Consumer Institute (Slogan: We’re working to make your dollar worth a dime) we’re investigating two Roswell women who bought a rundown 16,000-square-foot warehouse, which they planned...
On-line affairs romance area
September 27th, 2003
When Eastern New Mexico University employee Dan Pilon dropped an e-mail to a woman in China the word “marriage” was as far from his mind as the country where she lived.
After all, the 48-year-old...
Area counties check vote totals
September 27th, 2003
Four area counties reported almost no changes from Tuesday when they reviewed election totals late last week.
County officials in Curry, Quay, Roosevelt and DeBaca added a combined seven votes to elec...
Economic development forum hopes to improve Portales
September 27th, 2003
The Portales Roosevelt County Economic Development Forum is only a few days away and Portales officials look forward to the ideas for Portales’ future.
The Forum will take place from noon to 4 p.m....
School officials to appeal Valencia's probationary rating
September 27th, 2003
Portales school officials are set to meet with state Department of Education officials on Friday to appeal a recent probationary rating for Valencia Elementary School.
The Educational Standards Commis...
Members prepare for Altrusa Home Tour
September 27th, 2003
The Altrusa Home Tour will give people from the Portales community insight on home designs on Oct. 5.
The Altrusa Home Tour will take place from 2-5 p.m. in five different houses. The Altrusa Club ha...
Rams lose second straight
September 27th, 2003
ROSWELL — For the final 33 minutes of Friday night’s game, the Portales Rams dominated the Goddard Rockets and showed they were capable of hanging with a Class 4A football team.
Unfortunately for...
Rams go on the road to face Rockets
September 25th, 2003
With a road game coming up tonight against a Class 4A team, the Portales Rams already have the deck stacked against them.
To keep a realistic chance to beat Goddard (7 p.m., 1450 KSEL-AM), the Rams re...
Sweet success at annual fund-raiser
September 25th, 2003
A fast-talking auctioneer, an array of sweet-tooth high rollers and plenty of tasty treats helped the United Way raise more than $6,000 at the third annual Hot Night at The Roosevelt Thursday night.
T...
Female deputy not count'y first after all
September 25th, 2003
Oops.
Female deputies are rare in the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s office, but Natalie Broglie will not be the first in the department’s 100-year history as the Portales News-Tribune reported on Thu...
School Menus
September 25th, 2003
School Menu
September 29 and 30th
Portales Municipal Schools
Breakfast
Monday - Cereal, Biscuit, Juice & Milk
Tuesday - Uncrustable (PB & Jelly), Juice & Milk
Lunch
Monday - Steak Fingers w/Gravy, Ro...
Obits 9-26
September 25th, 2003
Bill Shipp, 77
Mr. Bill Shipp, 77, of Cheshire, Ore., died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2003, in Cheshire, Ore.
He was born on May 19, 1926, in Portales, to Madora and Joseph H. Shipp.
He grew up in Portales....
Floyd School News
September 25th, 2003
News and Events
There will be a Pep Bus to Tatum on Friday for the football game. Anyone can ride for $1. Students will still be responsible for cost into the game. The bus will leave at 2:45 p.m...
PJHS News
September 25th, 2003
Sports Schedules
Tuesday finds the eighth-grade “B” team hosting Yucca on the Ram field while Yucca’s “A” team waits until Thursday to face the Rams.
Volleyball teams hit the nets Thursday w...
Dora School News
September 25th, 2003
Fall Picture Time
NOTICE — pictures to be paid for when taken! Pictures will be taken next Tuesday so have your child all dressed and ready for action. The older students will take care of their own...
Wacky town names make you think
September 25th, 2003
Some folks are so proud of where they’re from that they incorporate the name of their town into their identity. And that’s fine, unless of course, you’re from a place with a wacky name.
Those of...
Obits 25
September 25th, 2003
T.M. Fullerton, 80
Mr. Thomas Marion “T.M.” Fullerton, 80, of Portales, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2003, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
He was born on Oct. 27, 1922, in Rogers, to Lucy an...
FTCS volleyball team young yet confident
September 25th, 2003
Youth takes serve this season for the Faith Triumphant Lady Conquerors with no upper classman on their varsity volleyball team.
They do not have any seniors or juniors on their varsity team and have...
New female deputy first in 100 years
September 25th, 2003
A female deputy sheriff is on patrol for the first time in 100 years at the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Department, according to department executive secretary Bekki Hall.
Natalie Broglie earned the...
Area wireless service disrupted
September 25th, 2003
Cell phone subscribers with Yucca Wireless have been experiencing frequent dropped calls over the past two weeks, especially near the east and south side of town, a dilemma yucca officials partially a...
Area officials anxious for state results
September 23rd, 2003
Local officials are still scratching their heads and trying to determine what Tuesday’s election results mean for their future.
Although New Mexico voters passed a proposal on Tuesday to reorganize...
Best-selling author, New Mexico native, speaks at ENMU
September 23rd, 2003
Her mother used to tease her for not using drugs. She once lived near a cesspool of violence and crime. And her cousins are in prison for murder.
But somehow Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez said she was able t...
Obits 9-24
September 23rd, 2003
T. M. Fullerton, 80
T. M. “Marion” Fullerton, 80, of Portales, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2003, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
Arrangements will be announced by Wheeler Mortuary of Port...
Commodity program to improve
September 23rd, 2003
Officials involved in the commodities situation in Roosevelt County seem optimistic the new changes will be implemented in late October or November.
“We’re hoping to find out the best solution,...
County old timer a top-notch tale teller
September 23rd, 2003
Anybody who knows Charlie Carmichael knows she is full of tales.
She’ll tell you stories about rattlesnakes, dusty old towns in Roosevelt County and days when students rode horses to school.
The 84-...
Floyd News
September 23rd, 2003
Transitions
No Birthdays or Anniversaries this week.
News and Events
• The Floyd Seniors weekly pot luck and games will be at 6 p.m. on Thursday. Some games that are played include Skip-bo, 42, a...
Elida News
September 23rd, 2003
Birthdays
September 27 - October 3
Wayne Kinman, Evelyn Powell, Heather Chenualt, Trinity Watt, Gary Good, Rod McLain, Terri Dee Teeter, Greg Burris, Naydeen Burris, Darrell Chenualt, Lura Moore, Roc...
Dora News
September 23rd, 2003
Today is the first full day of Autumn.
Area residents are appreciative of the showers that fell over the Dora area last Saturday night. Reports show anywhere from a sprinkle to half an inch of rain fe...
South County News
September 23rd, 2003
The rain showers were not very heavy in this area. Some of the areas to the north and east received more rain.
The ranchers are having to do a lot of supplemental feeding of cattle, horses, etc.
New P...
ENMU Student Profile
September 22nd, 2003
Your name: Sara Holland
Your classification: Senior
Your major: Broadcast Journalism
Your age (and birthdate): 21 (8/19/82)
Your hometown: Albuquerque
What's your idea of a perfect day?
Everyday
W...
Obits 9-23
September 22nd, 2003
Melba McCamish, 68
Melba McCamish, 68, of Muleshoe, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2003, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
She was born on March 17, 1935, in Lingo.
She married Frank McCamish on Aug. 2...
Voters to decide on amendments
September 22nd, 2003
Election day is here and the only word people need to hear is education and that may be enough to encourage Roosevelt County residents to vote.
One question is how many people will turnout for the sp...
ENMU volleyball team ready for home opener
September 22nd, 2003
Most of the Zia volleyball players never competed together before this year, and despite their individual abilities to spike, bump and set they haven’t been able to put together many solid team perf...
Greyhounds win 24-10, improve to 3-0
September 20th, 2003
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Quarterback Steven Hinson passed for two touchdowns and ran for a third as Eastern New Mexico University wore out Northeastern State University, 24-10, on Saturday in a Lone Star...
Sept. 21 Sports Briefs
September 20th, 2003
Lady Broncos beat San Jon
SAN JON — Floyd won its second volleyball match of the season, defeating San Jon in four games on the road Saturday afternoon.
Floyd improved to 2-5 on the season with the...
Letters to the Editor
September 20th, 2003
The notion that France’s socialist society is to blame for the recent heat wave deaths is beyond absurd.
If “callousness — people not tending to the needs of their own family because they think...
Anything can happen during the autumnal equinox
September 20th, 2003
On Tuesday at 3:46 a.m. we will experience a celestial happening. It will be the autumnal equinox, or the first day of fall. In case anybody cares, next year it will be on Sept. 22 at 9:29 a.m. It is...
No matter what the reason, going bald is not easy
September 20th, 2003
No matter how you look at it, the only solution to baldness is hair.
That’s what I keep telling my wife Marilyn these days, because recently she came under the auspices of modern medicine and overn...
Public Record 9-21
September 20th, 2003
The following marriage certificates were recently filed in the Roosevelt County Courthouse:
Rex A. Maggard, 38, and Mary E. Garcia, 40, both of Portales.
The following dispositions were filed in Roo...
Obits 9-21
September 20th, 2003
Joseph Hill, 56
Joseph Edward Hill, 56, of Round Lake Beach, Ill., died Friday, Sept. 12, at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, Ill.
He was born on July 14, 1947, in Waukegan, Ill., to Joann and...
Unrelated crashes leave one dead, 6 injured
September 20th, 2003
One woman died and six people were hospitalized in two unrelated car crashes late last week, officials said.
Patrolman Jason Spearman of the New Mexico State Police said he arrived about 4:20 p.m. Fri...
Courthouse to install surveillance system
September 20th, 2003
There will be a close watch on those in the courthouse in the near future as the Roosevelt County Commission approved to have the installation of surveillance equipment in the courtroom.
It was a no-...
Rams get set for Mustangs
September 18th, 2003
If there was an opponent the Portales Rams needed reinforcements for, it would be the Denver City Mustangs.
So it’s fortunate that coming into Friday’s 7 p.m. game against Denver City (2-0), the s...
Clovis moves past Portales in four games
September 18th, 2003
In the matchup between sister cities, big sister won yet again.
The visiting Lady Wildcats struggled at times, but had enough in the tank for a 25-11, 28-26, 21-25, 25-17 win over Portales Thursday ev...
Elliott does not expect Hounds to cruise
September 18th, 2003
Eastern New Mexico University’s football team had an easy time with Northeastern State in 2002, rolling to a 46-14 victory at Blackwater Draw.
Coach Bud Elliott doesn’t expect that type of game wh...
Pat Green rocks ENMU
September 18th, 2003
About 1,000 people packed the Eastern New Mexico University Ballroom on Thursday night, all eager to hear the Texas phenomenon of the moment, Pat Green — who is making waves on national country musi...
Floyd School News
September 18th, 2003
Events
Thursday is the Football Parent/Senior Day. Parents of senior athletes will get special recognition. Please be at the field by 12:30 p.m. This will also be the last home game for seniors for th...
Dora School News
September 18th, 2003
Injuries
There have been more high school and elementary school students with minor injuries. Some have been on crutches — and all but one student has been able to stash them for now.
A few others...
FTCS News
September 18th, 2003
Raffle
We are currently selling raffle tickets for a country bench. The tickets are $1 each and go toward the Arts Department at FTCS. All students are selling tickets, so see a student to get your t...
PJHS News
September 18th, 2003
Students Select Officers
Following last week’s Patriots Assembly, students cast their ballots for this year’s student council officers. Heather Stroud and Daniel Perez share presidential duties wh...
Obits 9/19
September 18th, 2003
Edward Savage, 71
Edward Ernest Savage, 71, died Thursday, Sept. 18, at his home in Clovis.
Mr. Savage was born on Feb. 29, 1932, in Weatherford, Okla., to Horace and Libbie Frazier Savage. He was rai...
Ute water officials plan funding
September 17th, 2003
SAN JON — The state Interstate Stream Commission has begun briefing New Mexico Congressional representatives on the Ute Water Project in preparation for asking for federal funds.
Doug Murray, the IS...
Residents worry about commodities
September 17th, 2003
Low-income Portales residents may be worried about a new proposal in the commodities distribution, but organizers are not quite ready to begin panicking.
A group of residents at Tuesday’s Portales...
Floyd News
September 16th, 2003
Floyd News
Transitions
Birthdays:
Tait Nall
Anniversaries:
Darwin and Sheri Chenault
News and Events
The Floyd Back Porch Pickers will meet this Sunday at the Community Building. Contact Dave...
Dora News
September 16th, 2003
Attention Parents
Right in Dora is no safety area from rattlesnakes! I’m told last Wednesday night a rattler made its presence known on a walk at the Baptist Church. With the light from a flashlight...
Elida News
September 16th, 2003
Birthdays Sept. 21-26
Jannelle Creighton, Keith Hale, Jim Daugherty, Stephanie Moore, Donna Taylor, Rosie McKinney, Christy Rippie Gainer, Check Rippie, Wayne Kinman, and Evelyn Powell.
Anniversaries:...
St. Helen Fiesta mix of faith, fun and food
September 16th, 2003
People can get well fed — spiritually and physically — at St. Helen Catholic Church’s annual Fiesta and Car Show which begins at 6 p.m. on Thursday and continues with daily activities through Su...
South County News
September 16th, 2003
Congratulations are the order of the week for Joe Parker of Causey for his recent appointment to fill the vacancy of the 9th Judicial District Court bench. He was raised on the Garrison road southwest...
County to listen in on N.M. Legislation through new Internet service
September 16th, 2003
The Roosevelt County Commission will have an opportunity to weigh in on matters from the state through the Internet as the bills are being introduced to the New Mexico Legislators.
The commission vote...
Council against tax reduction on groceries
September 16th, 2003
The Portales city council want residents to buy their milk for $3.19, not $2.99.
The city council at Tuesday’s meeting adopted a resolution opposing a proposed tax reduction that would save the aver...
Committee to lobby for fairground funds
September 16th, 2003
County officials and residents have formed a committee to lobby for federal funding to revamp the Roosevelt County Fairgrounds.
Roosevelt County Ag. Extension Agent Floyd McAlister presented a case fo...
Obits 9/16
September 15th, 2003
Buster Caviness, 81
Mr. Buster LeRoy Caviness, 81, of Amarillo, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2003, in Amarillo.
He was born on Jan. 13, 1922, in Emzy, near Portales, to James Everett and Fronie Caviness....
Governor appoints Clovis man to District Court
September 15th, 2003
When Ramona Parker found out the governor appointed her husband, Joe, to fill a vacancy on the 9th Judicial District Court bench, she realized she had just lost her job.
Ramona Parker is her husband...
Student group hosts Mexican celebration
September 15th, 2003
Eastern New Mexico University will embark on a Mexican Independence Day celebration today, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Campus Union Ballroom.
The ENMU Hispanic Affairs organization is sponsoring th...
PHS volleyball takes third at Roswell
September 13th, 2003
Freedom Newspapers
The Lady Ram volleyball team swept its pool and won two of three matches in bracket play for a third-place finish in the Zia Classic at Roswell this weekend.
“I thought we did rea...
9-14 Altrusa Notes
September 13th, 2003
Altrusa International Inc. of Portales met on Monday with 33 members present. Kathy Knoll presided over the business meeting. Minutes were read and approved.
Marcia Brown gave the Altrusa Accent on...
9-14 Organization Notes
September 13th, 2003
United Daughters of the Confederacy
The Ellen W. Jones Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy held their first meeting of the new year which was Founder’s Day with a Mexican Stack up lun...
9-14 Birth Announcements
September 13th, 2003
Abarca
Aaron and Tonia Abarca of Portales are the parents of a 8-pound-15-ounce boy born on Sept. 4, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis, NM.
Anthony Louis Abarca has one sister, Erica A...
Looper took care of kids, clinic
September 13th, 2003
Mrs. Loretta Looper had a passion for bowling, liked a camping trip every now and again, and loved spending time with her family. Looper belonged to the Women’s International Bowling Association, an...
Minister enjoys quiet days
September 13th, 2003
Name: J.R. “Dick” Ross
Job: Funeral service intern at Wheeler Mortuary and Baptist minister
Born: Nov. 15, 1941
Hometown: Pine Bluff, Ark.
Family: Wife, Norma; children, Sandra Chancey, Ronald Gle...
FCC should put more restrictions on commercials
September 13th, 2003
Since I happen to enjoy football, and I also happen to be a grandfather, I should write about the first day of the NFL season or Grandparents Day. Both occasions do fall on the same day this year.
Bu...
Letters to the Editor
September 13th, 2003
Editor’s note: Wednesday is the deadline for receiving letters related to the Sept. 23 elections.
Sen. Carroll Leavell is full of hot air if he thinks that state control and more of our tax dollars...
One-liners at least get you an extra dessert
September 13th, 2003
It’s a freaky thing, I’ll admit, but I’m absorbed with gags. I pick them up at funerals, on bar stools, in church pews, the Internet, and even in the first class section of airliners, and the tr...
Public Record 9/14
September 13th, 2003
The following divorces were recently filed in the Roosevelt County Courthouse:
Tomasa and Joe Montoya were officially divorced on Sept. 8.
The following certificates of marriage were recently filed i...
Obits 9/14
September 13th, 2003
Donald Gibbs, 65
Mr. Donald Ray Gibbs, 65, of Clovis, a brand inspector, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2003, in Clovis.
He was born on March 5, 1938, in Littlefield, Texas, to Alvis Craven and Ora Bell Estil...
Broad Horizon students challenge school policy
September 13th, 2003
Students at Broad Horizons are tired of being told they can’t sport baggy pants, sleeveless shirts and excessive jewelry.
But instead of revolting against their superiors by throwing spit balls at t...
Area educators indecisive on amendments
September 13th, 2003
Area educators and legislators are reacting with cautious and mixed views regarding the two state constitutional education amendments facing voters on Sept. 23.
Amendment No. 1 would do away with the...
Rams to face rebuilding Raton
September 11th, 2003
The Portales Rams are striving for perfection, despite a flurry of injuries. The Raton Tigers are just looking to get better.
Portales (2-0) hosts Raton (0-2) at 7 p.m. tonight at Greyhound Stadium, a...
Portales volleyball getting back into action at Roswell
September 11th, 2003
The Portales Lady Rams got a week’s worth of idle time, and coach Ruth Chavez is hoping it will help them turn the corner.
After a stretch that saw Portales (2-4) play five matches in nine days, the...
Zias snap three-match losing streak
September 11th, 2003
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — The Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team battled back from a 2-1 deficit, earning its second win of the season at New Mexico Highlands Thursday evening.
The Zias (2-4) sna...
Chase Gentry awarded economic developer of the year
September 11th, 2003
The vision and determination of a legendary economic development director live on in Chase Gentry, officials said Thursday.
Gentry, who was given his first economic development job by Portales develo...
County scores well on health assessment
September 11th, 2003
State health officials believe services provided by Eastern New Mexico University and collaboration between local organizations are a few reasons why Roosevelt County’s latest public health assessme...
FTCS News
September 11th, 2003
Raffle
We are currently selling raffle tickets for a county bench. The tickets are $1 each, and proceeds go toward the arts department at FTCS. All students are selling tickets.
Sports
The Faith Triu...
PJHS News
September 11th, 2003
Patriotic day celebrated
Thursday found students and parents celebrating patriotism at an assembly.
The event remembered those fallen in the 9/11 terrorist attacks and celebrated the military, emerge...
Floyd School News
September 11th, 2003
Immunizations
A reminder that students immunizations must be current by next Wednesday or they will not be allowed to attend school. There will be an immunization clinic on the on Tuesday. Parents mu...
Dora School News
September 11th, 2003
Reminder
Absentee voting on the educational reform amendments is in full swing. You can do absentee voting until Sept. 20 by either mailing in your ballots or voting at the Roosevelt County Courthouse...
Obits 9/12
September 11th, 2003
Elsie Reid, 71
Mrs. Elsie Reid, 71, of Clovis, a retired federal employee, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2003, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
She was born on June 28, 1932, in Littlefield, Texas,...
Confusion lingers, as a friend leaves for war
September 11th, 2003
Today our family friend, Tom Venzor, leaves to go help fight the war in Iraq.
Today, one day after the second anniversary of that horrific day that continues to haunt us through vivid video footage a...
Zia soccer team earns first victory
September 11th, 2003
They practice on a field about 1/2 the size of their game day turf, working on mental quickness and short passes, turning split-second breakdowns in defense into shot-on-goal opportunities.
Meet the E...
Obits 9-11
September 10th, 2003
Samuel Moore, 87
Mr. Samuel Carlos Moore, 87, of Clovis, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2003, in Clovis.
He was born on June 14, 1916, in Putnam County, Tenn., to Albert and Cora Ann Moore.
He worked for the A...
Air Expo takes flight this weekend
September 10th, 2003
The Portales Air Expo kicks off Friday and concludes on Sunday and Portales residents will get a chance to enjoy the high-flying activities at the Portales Airport.
Organizers are hoping the turnout...
Canadian drugs cheap, sold locally
September 10th, 2003
A local pharmacy is using Canadian guidelines to sell prescription drugs at cheaper rates, an effort aimed at treating low-income patients without medical insurance.
The business, Canadian RX Depot In...
ENMU comeback bright spot on sore week for LSC
September 9th, 2003
It was a tough first full week for Lone Star Conference football teams.
The LSC went just 2-9 against outside competition, including Eastern New Mexico University’s come-from-behind 18-17 win at Ada...
Elida News
September 9th, 2003
Birthdays September 14-20
Kelli Boone, Shelli Anthony, Patsy Ward, Beth Anderson Anthony, Vida Grimshaw, Bill Bryant and Mike Winters.
Commodities
There will be commodities given out at 9 a.m. on Thur...
Floyd News
September 9th, 2003
Transitions
Birthdays
Colby Whitecotton, Chance Essary (1), Brantley Potter (1).
Anniversaries
Mike and Tammy Lee
News and Events
The Floyd Quilters have started meeting again. They are working...
South County News
September 9th, 2003
The irrigated farms all over the Causey, Garrison, Lingo and Richland areas are looking good, farmers there say, even after all the hail storms and replanting that took place earlier this year. Now if...
Dora News
September 9th, 2003
There have been some light showers in the area and much thunder and lightning. However, no grass fires reported. Cooler days and showers encourage the dry land farmers in the Dora/Rogers area.
Senior...
Letters to the Editor
September 9th, 2003
Amendments will fix failing schools
I strongly object to the tenor and claims of your newspaper’s recent commentary, “Beware more control of our schools.”
To set the record straight: These Const...
Obits 9/10
September 9th, 2003
Samuel Moore, 87
Mr. Samuel Carlos Moore, 87, of Clovis, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2003, at Bee Hive Assisted Living in Clovis.
He was born on June 14, 1916, in Putnam County, Tenn., to Albert and Cora A...
City may subsidize airport
September 9th, 2003
City officials are thinking about subsidizing the Portales Municipal Airport — again.
City officials are contemplating funding the city-owned airport roughly $160,000 to make up for deficits last fi...
From secondary to sermons: Mims set to preach
September 8th, 2003
Eric Mims will have a short night on Saturday.
The Eastern New Mexico University senior is slated to start at cornerback when the Greyhounds host New Mexico Highlands at 6 p.m. in their football home...
Greyhound Sound hits four-year peak in membership
September 8th, 2003
The Eastern New Mexico University Greyhound Sound is peaking at a four-year high of members.
Dustin Seifert, ENMU band director, said the increase in members should yield some top-notch performances...
La Casa to provide new health center to Valencia
September 8th, 2003
The Portales School Board at Monday night’s meeting voted to accept in-house health services for students and teachers at Valencia Grade School.
A nurse practitioner from La Casa Health Center will...
ENMU to honor victims, heroes
September 8th, 2003
Students and faculty will gather at noon on Thursday for a 20-minute ceremony honoring the heroes and victims of 9/11 at Eastern New Mexico University’s campus fountain.
The memorial service is a pr...
Gras remembers as kind, sincere
September 6th, 2003
Adelene Gras was as kind and sincere as the smile on her face revealed, her son Herman Gras said.
Moreover, daughter Mary LeClear remembers her mother as being understanding, positive and non-judgemen...
Funck scores twice in Zia victory
September 6th, 2003
PLAINVIEW, Texas — Freshman midfielder Anna Funck scored a pair of goals Saturday as Eastern New Mexico University’s first-year women’s soccer program claimed its first win by blanking Wayland B...
Price is right for Greyhounds
September 6th, 2003
ALAMOSA, Colo. — Lee Price was perfect on a day when his teammates far from it.
Price drilled a 36-yard field goal with seven seconds remaining to lift the Greyhounds to an 18-17 win over the Adams...
Rams lose top receiver for season
September 6th, 2003
Portales improved to 2-0 with a 22-14 win at Tularosa on Friday, but lost its No. 1 receiver for the rest of the season.
Senior Manuel Sisneros suffered a torn spleen in the second half of Friday’s...
There's lots to celebrate in September
September 6th, 2003
Here at the American Institute for Bigger Calendar Pictures of Milk Cows, we’re celebrating the month of September with this theme song (sung to the tune “St. Louis Woman” or “America the Beau...
Labor Day weekend is well deserved by all
September 6th, 2003
Well, here we are a week into September. How did that happen so fast? School has started and last weekend was the last hurrah of summer.
I hope everybody enjoyed that three-day Labor Day weekend. Wh...
Obits 9/7
September 6th, 2003
Arthur Littlejohn, 81
Mr. Arthur Littlejohn, 81, of Portales, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2003, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
He was born on Dec. 11, 1921, on the family farm 12 miles s...
Depo reflects on manager term cut short
September 6th, 2003
After 31 years in the field, Gerald Depo says he’s done working in local government.
Depo, stripped of his city manager stripes Tuesday by unanimous vote from Portales’ city council, said the fiel...
Suspect arrested in armed robberies in Clovis
September 6th, 2003
Clovis police detectives arrested a 21-year-old Clovis man Friday suspected to be involved in the armed robberies Thursday night at two fast-food restaurants.
Police said Samuel Guerrero, 21, is also...
Rams ready for Tularosa
September 4th, 2003
Other than a victory, there weren’t a lot of things the Portales Rams would like to replicate from Friday’s opener against West Las Vegas.
But if there is one thing the Rams would like to keep the...
Make sure not to 'fall'
September 4th, 2003
I know why they call it fall. Right about this time of year, everything starts falling into your lap like a tree that comes crashing from nowhere.
Every year — just before the leaves turn to rusty o...
Greyhounds prepare for unknown with Adams State
September 4th, 2003
Not only are the Eastern New Mexico University and Adams State College football teams facing the unknowns of a new season when they clash in a 1 p.m. kickoff on Saturday at Alamosa, Colo., they’re a...
Obits 9/5
September 4th, 2003
Loretta Looper, 56
Mrs. Loretta Looper, 56, of Portales, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003, at her home.
She was born on Sept. 15, 1946, in Tucumcari, to Mary and Sam W. Beck.
She grew up in Tucumcari. She...
Cannon airman critically injured in car crash
September 4th, 2003
A Cannon Air Force Base airman was flown to a Lubbock hospital on Wednesday afternoon following a crash that shut down traffic on Mabry Drive in Clovis for nearly two hours.
Staff Sgt. Stewart W. Hug...
City looking for new city manager
September 4th, 2003
City officials have already begun the process of searching for a new city manager, of whom they hope to have hired within 30 to 60 days.
The beginning stages of the search comes less than 24 hours aft...
Valencia to appeal probationary status
September 4th, 2003
Officials at Valencia Grade School are appealing the probationary status the school received from the New Mexico State Department of Education this summer.
The 2002/2003 California Achievement Test sc...
Council unanimously votes to oust city manager
September 2nd, 2003
Gerald Depo no longer manages the city of Portales. The decision to fire the city manager came after a 45-minute executive session at Tuesday night's city council meeting.
Public Works Director Tom Ho...
Dora News
September 2nd, 2003
Commodities
There will be commodities again next Wednesday at the Dora Fire Station. Some commodities will also be allocated on the morning of Sept. 11. There will be canned peaches, tomatoes, pork an...
Elida News
September 2nd, 2003
Birthdays
Aug. 30 - Sept. 13:
Jim Southard, Trisha Morris Tovollinger, Herscal Dixon, Charles Good, Lisa Harris, Wil Anthony, Johnny Chavez, Bobby Reed, Lisa Graves, Brett Hamen, Emma Jasso, Kenneth...
South County News
September 2nd, 2003
Commodities
Next Wednesday commodities will come in for the area. Check with your area coordinator for pick up times. There will be three packages of vanilla pudding; two of trail mix; four cans each...
Obits 9/3
September 2nd, 2003
Jerry Davis, 64
Mr. Jerry G. Davis, 64, of Roswell, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2003, at Casa Maria Care Center in Roswell.
He was born on July 16, 1939, in Roswell, to John Gregg and Magnolia Ward Davis.
H...
County commissioners oppose amendments
September 2nd, 2003
The Roosevelt County Commission on Tuesday adopted a resolution opposing to two constitutional amendments on the ballot in this month’s special election.
Votes for the amendments would eliminate th...
ENMU professor certified as fraud examiner
September 2nd, 2003
By Gary Mitchell
Freedom Newspapers
Gary_Mitchell@link.freedom.com
PORTALES — Four years ago, Certified Public Accountant Dr. Don Morris, an associate professor of accounting at Eastern New Mexico U...
Students learn xeriscaping on-line
September 1st, 2003
People who want to learn to xeriscape their lawns for themselves may want to head to the electronics store instead of the garden store.
An on-line class at Eastern New Mexico University this fall will...
Strong work ethic equals success
September 1st, 2003
Most business owners agree: Hard work and customer service have always been the key to any business’ success.
But do area residents demonstrate strong work ethics? Interviews on Labor Day weekend 20...
City, county officials join forces in fighting crime
September 1st, 2003
City and county law enforcement officials say they are neutralizing criminal activity and the area drug trade by aggressively sharing information, a trend that expedites investigations on suspected cr...
Officials hop BRAC won’t target Cannon
September 1st, 2003
Following the end of the Cold War, the Department of Defense has repeatedly cut the number of military personnel and military bases. Between 1988 and 1995, 97 major military bases were selected for cl...
Obits 9/2
September 1st, 2003
Frank Davis, 38
Frank Davis, 38, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003, as the result of a boating incident on Ute Lake.
Mr. Davis was born Sept. 30, 1964, in Portales, to Billie Lou and James E. Davis. When h...
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