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Trial dates set in slaying of Portales couple
September 30th, 2005
A man accused of killing an elderly Portales couple will go on trial a year from now.
District Judge Stephen Quinn on Friday set Stanley Bedford’s jury trial for Sept. 5 through Oct. 13 next year....
Board of Regents informed of ENMU enrollment increase
September 30th, 2005
Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents members were told Friday enrollment at the Portales campus topped 4,000 for the first time since 1975.
According to university officials, 4,052 student...
Oct. 1 Obituaries
September 30th, 2005
Jerry Lee Hunter
Mr. Jerry Lee Hunter, 59, of Las Vegas, N.M., died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, at Las Vegas Medical Center in Las Vegas, N.M.
He was born Jan. 31, 1946, in Clovis to Clay Franci...
Clovis man found guilty of murder
September 29th, 2005
The man Cindy Gallegos holds accountable for her brother’s death was found guilty of first-degree murder on Thursday afternoon. Minutes after the verdict was announced, Gallegos, triumphant, said ju...
Board requests skate park budget
September 29th, 2005
Portales Recreation Board members want some fine-tuning and a final proposal presented to them by the Portales Skate Park Organization members before approving a new skate park.
Recreation board off...
Career fair sharpens student resumes
September 29th, 2005
Some college students fear there won’t be a job for them when they graduate. A career fair held in Portales Thursday should help ease that fear.
Ty Walker, director of Counseling and Career Service...
Questions remain on rebuilding city of New Orleans
September 29th, 2005
The hurricanes that lashed Louisiana and parts of Texas unleashed not only misery but an outpouring of generosity and tangible help from people all over the country. There is little question that most...
Helena Rodriguez: FreToo young for a cara de suegraedom Newspapers
September 29th, 2005
While visiting my grandma in Lubbock last weekend, she said I have a cara de suegra. In translation, that’s the face of a mother-in-law.
Grandma Chaya was basically saying that my 15-year-old daugh...
Proposal would convert closed bases to oil refineries
September 29th, 2005
A state representative from Pennsylvania is trying to turn BRAC-list military bases into oil refineries.
Though Cannon Air Force Base may be an ideal spot for a refinery according to his criteria, h...
Underground water supplies protected
September 29th, 2005
The state engineer has declared administration over the Causey Lingo underground water basin in Roosevelt County and Curry County’s underground water basin has been extended. That means more paperwo...
Encouragement … A gift to give away
September 29th, 2005
I planted a little seedling tree several years ago. In time other trees surrounded it, crowding it and shading it from sunshine. So much for the tree, I thought.
You can see that I love trees, so I p...
Roberts confirmed as 17th chief justice
September 29th, 2005
WASHINGTON (AP) — John Glover Roberts Jr. won confirmation as the 17th chief justice of the United States on Thursday, charged by the Senate with the responsibility of leading the Supreme Court thro...
Sept. 29 Community Calendar
September 28th, 2005
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...
Sept. 29 Obituaries
September 28th, 2005
Margaret Lindstedt
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Wheeler Mortuary Chapel in Portales.
Mrs. Margaret Lindstedt, 52, died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2005, at Laurel Plains Healthcare in Clovis.
She w...
Cannon bill clears committee
September 28th, 2005
Language approved Wednesday by the Senate Appropriations Committee would assure that personnel and assets are not lost at Cannon Air Force Base while the Secretary of Defense searches for a new missio...
Sept. 28 Floyd News
September 28th, 2005
Transitions
Birthdays:
Cress Harvey; Pat Griffith; Adam Burns
Upcoming Events.
l Seniors will meet Thursday at the Floyd Senior Citizens Center for games and fellowship. Pot Luck is at 6 p.m. and gam...
Sept. 28 Dora/South County News
September 28th, 2005
Local residents lost to college
Dora has lost a few of our young residents lately. Several of last year’s graduates have now started college to further their education. Some are going to Eastern New...
Sept. 28 Elida News
September 28th, 2005
Field Trip
Mrs. Kemp’s psychology class took a field trip to the ENMU Speech and Hearing Clinic to observe how psychology was integrated into an educational mental health resource clinic. Mrs. Bird...
Officials determine costs for new skate park
September 28th, 2005
Portales Skate Park Organization members have already determined a location and on Tuesday evening they determined a cost of $50,000 and a design for a new skate park.
In the middle of August, the P...
Local power employees to help hurricane victims
September 28th, 2005
Eastern New Mexico power company workers have made their way to southern Texas on a quest to restore power to those who have fallen victim to Hurricane Rita.
Roosevelt County Electric Cooperative li...
Crash claims life of ENMU student
September 28th, 2005
A three-vehicle crash near Lubbock on Tuesday morning claimed the life of an Eastern New Mexico University student and sent a second ENMU student to a Lubbock hospital.
ENMU junior Sheena Arnes Ray, 2...
Portales sweeps Goddard
September 28th, 2005
In its last match against Goddard, Portales had trouble with the way it started.
This time around, the Lady Rams opened strong and struggled at the finish, but the late struggles did nothing to spoil...
Sept. 28 ENMU football notes
September 28th, 2005
FORMER ENMU FOOTBALL COACH Bud Elliott, hospitalized after suffering a broken left leg and a collapsed lung in a fall at his home earlier this month, is beginning to make progress, wife Kathy said Wed...
Zias beat Wayland in four
September 28th, 2005
Lindsay Schiely pounded out 21 kills Tuesday night to lead Eastern New Mexico University’s volleyball team past Wayland Baptist 30-25, 27-30, 34-32, 30-26 at Greyhound Arena.
The win was the third...
ENMU men's soccer team loses fourth-straight
September 26th, 2005
The Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team has been able to keep opponents close most of the season. It’s finding enough offense that has been the problem.
Northeastern State handed the...
Sept. 27 Community Calendar
September 26th, 2005
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...
Equipment theft leaves Zias shorthanded
September 26th, 2005
Since he was hired as Eastern New Mexico’s softball coach in January, it’s been a rough go for Armando Quiroz.
First, he stepped on a batting helmet while coaching third base during an intrasquad...
Sept. 27 Obituaries
September 26th, 2005
Barbara Ford
Services: 2 p.m. today at Central Christian Church in Portales.
Mrs. Barbara Ford, 68 of Portales, died Sept. 23, 2005, at the Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was...
ENMU runners win at NMHU
September 26th, 2005
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — If nothing else, coach Joel McMullen says, the Eastern New Mexico University men’s cross country team is showing it’s not an easy touch for strong opponents running at less tha...
Construction continues on new surgical center in Clovis
September 26th, 2005
CLOVIS — Construction on a $4 million surgical center will restart Wednesday, according to a project official.
City building inspector Pete Wilt said a new permit has been issued and some ground wo...
Hounds win with special teams
September 26th, 2005
The offense had a solid day, and the defense made big plays.
Still, Eastern New Mexico University football coach Mark Ribaudo said the Greyhounds’ special teams were as responsible as anything for...
Local charity starts fund-raising year
September 26th, 2005
Eastern New Mexico has been an area of uncertainty with the future of Cannon Air Force Base and an area compelled to give to help victims of Hurricane Katrina. A local charity wants residents to remem...
Sewing, decorating tips coming soon
September 24th, 2005
Information on sewing stuffed animals and developing a decorating game plan will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" noon Tuesday and 2 p.m. Saturday (All times are Mountain). "Creative Living...
Priorities become simpler with age
September 24th, 2005
In these troubled times when we’re smothered by hurricanes, terrorists, tattoos, and bad football seasons, it’s time to probe an even greater baffling question, one that has tormented mankind for...
Sept. 25 Honors
September 24th, 2005
The Portales Rotary Club has chosen to highlight two Portales High School seniors as outstanding community youth for the month of September. The two are PHS Ram marching band drum majors Autumn Wil...
Music always played role in Jonsson's life
September 24th, 2005
Jon S. Jonsson was rememberd as a man of great integrity that esteemed and admonished others before himself.
He was a composer of music that dedicated his life’s work and his love for music to the w...
Sept. 25 Local Briefs
September 24th, 2005
Skate park
meetings start
Youth and parents are invited to a meeting for the creation of a skate park at the Recreation Center.
The meetings will be held 6:30 p.m. each Tuesday at the Recreation Cent...
Sept. 25 PJHS News
September 24th, 2005
Portales Jr. High News
Meet at the pole
A good number of students and teachers meet at the flag pole Wednesday morning to join in the national “Meet at the Pole” prayer for peace and guidan...
Sept. 25 Community Calendar
September 24th, 2005
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...
Sept. 25 Senior News
September 24th, 2005
The Portales Seniors are busy with end of summer activities and are preparing for fall and winter activities. The second of two monthly game nights will be held at the center on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. T...
Sept. 25 week School Menus
September 24th, 2005
Portales
Breakfast
Monday: Cold cereal, graham crackers, juice and milk
Tuesday: Breakfast bar, toast w/jelly, juice and milk
Wednesday: Cheese omelet, flour tortilla, juice and milk
Thursday: Ham, en...
New Orleans serves as clean slate for creating perfect city
September 24th, 2005
The flood waters have not receded yet — indeed they have been augmented — but the devastation that is much of New Orleans has attracted a coven of planners, visionaries, utopians, reformers and mo...
We must care in order for our leaders to care
September 24th, 2005
As a human being I choose to live as a participant rather than exclusively as an observer. To me, this means trying to understand what I don’t understand, particularly when thinking about my own spe...
Preparing for homelessness is impossible
September 24th, 2005
Homeless. I never thought it would happen to me. Yet here I sit this week without my own roof for the first time in 26 years.
It’s only temporary. We had our closing on the sale of our Colorado hom...
Sept. 25 Obituaries
September 24th, 2005
Florence Sherman
Services: 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2005, at Westminister Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Florence Preston Sherman, 96, of Clovis, died Thursday, Sept. 15, 2005, at Laurel Ridge Hea...
Greyhounds win third straight
September 24th, 2005
ABILENE, Texas — Sophomore quarterback Michael Benton rushed for 106 yards and two touchdowns and threw for another score Saturday to help lift Eastern New Mexico University past Abilene Christian 3...
ENMU soccer team gets shut out
September 24th, 2005
Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team was struggling in the first half on Friday against Missouri Southern, but managed to get out with a scoreless tie.
The Greyhounds were never able to...
Floyd has answers for Clovis Christian
September 24th, 2005
CLOVIS — When Clovis Christian was able to get something going Friday night against Floyd, the Broncos seemed to have every answer.
Brad Lee ran for two touchdowns, threw a 35-yard scoring pass to...
Area residents prepare for High Plains Yard Sale
September 24th, 2005
Pickup trucks and horse trailers are nothing new at the Curry County fairgrounds, but — pickup trucks and horse trailers full of toys, furniture, exercise equipment and enough clothing for a small...
Portales hosts 140 in karate tournament
September 24th, 2005
Chuck Norris wasn’t in Portales Saturday but martial arts did take center stage as Greyhound Arena played host to the Yom Chi Taekwon-Do Association’s New Mexico state tournament.
Over 140 compet...
Hounds start division play
September 24th, 2005
Two weeks ago, things weren’t looking too good for the Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds.
The Greyhounds were coming off solid spankings at the hands of Central Arkansas (51-0) and Southeast...
Wildcats win another late
September 24th, 2005
RIO RANCHO — Clovis rolled the dice twice in the final minutes and came out winners of its fourth straight game.
In what turned out to the winning drive, senior quarterback Devin Sweet kept the dri...
Day trips: Alamogordo makes for spontaneous day
September 23rd, 2005
Where in New Mexico can you surf the pristine white sand dunes in the morning, stroll the New Mexico Museum of Space History in the afternoon, and save that show at the IMAX theater for last?
Where...
United Way yard sale to benefit hurricane victims
September 23rd, 2005
The United Way is sponsoring a yard sale to offer relief to the recent hurricane victims. The sale will take place at the Curry County Fairgrounds from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 1
Laurie Bentley of the U...
County detention center administrator resigns
September 23rd, 2005
Curry County Detention Center Administrator Don Burdine said he resigned Friday because he felt county officials lacked confidence in his management skills.
The Curry County Sheriff’s Office admin...
Charges still pending in bondsman shooting
September 23rd, 2005
A search warrant was carried out Friday at the residence where two people were shot earlier this week as a Clovis bail bondsman was revoking a bond.
Clovis Police Lt. James Schoeffel said officers fo...
Salas to be tried as adult
September 23rd, 2005
Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler told Orlando Salas, 15, Friday he would be tried as an adult in connection with last week’s killing of a 10-year-old Clovis boy.
Chandler told Sala...
Victims Memorial Garden dedicated in Roosevelt County
September 23rd, 2005
It was planned as a peaceful place for victims to gather during the multiple stages of a criminal trial and a memorial to victims of crime. The Victims Memorial Garden was dedicated Friday on the grou...
Sept. 24 Obituaries
September 23rd, 2005
Frances Holt
Mrs. Frances Holt, 78, died Friday, Sept. 23, 2005, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
She was born Dec. 23, 1926, in Gideon, Mo. to Lucille and Arthur T. Johnson.
She g...
Sept. 23 Local Briefs
September 22nd, 2005
Conference discusses Patriot Act
The Department of Communicative Arts and Sciences and the Department of Political Science at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales are teaming up to present...
Rams go on the road to face Rockets
September 22nd, 2005
Nearly halfway through their football schedule, the Portales Rams have experienced dizzying highs and terrifying lows.
The Rams, 2-2 on the season, are currently in the low stretch with blowout home...
Sept. 23 Obituaries
September 22nd, 2005
Margaret Torres
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Helen Catholic Church in Portales.
Mrs. Margaret Torres, 85, of Portales, died Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2005, at Heartland Continuing Care Center...
No charges yet in bondsman shooting
September 22nd, 2005
District Attorney Matt Chandler said Thursday Clovis detectives are still gathering statements in the case of a bondsman accused of shooting two people Tuesday while revoking a bond.
Bayless, who own...
Senate approves bill for Cannon project
September 22nd, 2005
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate today approved Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill that contains $13.2 million for a project at Cannon Air Force Base, according to press rele...
PHS logging on to new way of learning
September 22nd, 2005
After a month in Cyberspace, students are giving online classes an A-plus at Portales High School.
The program, which is allowing close to 80 PHS students to take their core classes online for the fi...
Third Salas brother charged with homicide
September 22nd, 2005
Two brothers already in custody were charged Wednesday with murder in connection with last week’s shooting death of a 10-year-old Clovis boy, District Attorney Matt Chandler said.
Chandler said evi...
Sept. 22 Local Briefs
September 21st, 2005
Four candidates file for elections
Four people have declared their candidacy for two open positions on the Roosevelt County General Hospital Board for four year terms in District 1 and District...
Sept. 22 Community Calendar
September 21st, 2005
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...
Sept. 22 Obituaries
September 21st, 2005
Ruth Delores Greathouse
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Wheeler Mortuary Chapel in Portales.
Mrs. Ruth Delores Strebeck Greathouse, 81, died Sunday, Sept. 18, 2005, at Roosevelt General Hospital...
Melrose senior-gridders taking names
September 21st, 2005
Six Melrose seniors are trying to go out the same way they came in — undefeated.
Quarterback Brock Graham has a suggestion for anyone who doubts their chances.
“Come see a game. The scoreboard s...
Senators commit to finding mission for Cannon AFB
September 21st, 2005
CLOVIS — Clovis Mayor David Lansford and Portales Mayor Orlando Ortega met Wednesday with New Mexico’s two U.S. senators to talk about ongoing efforts to find a new mission for Cannon Air Force Ba...
Bonds OK'd for wind power plant
September 20th, 2005
Roosevelt County Commissioners gave final authorization of bonds for the wind power plant outside of Elida, which will bring electricity to Excel customers in eastern New Mexico, west Texas and Oklaho...
Bees raise concerns for county officials
September 20th, 2005
An unusual amount of buzzing is going on around the county and county officials are receiving many calls about bee problems.
Floyd McAlister, Roosevelt County ag extension agent, reported an unusual...
Sept. 22 Dora/South County News
September 20th, 2005
Commodities distributed
Commodities will be distributed today at the C&S Station building in Dora.
Searching for newcomers
If you know of any newcomers to our area please let this columnist know abou...
Sept. 22 Elida News
September 20th, 2005
EHS students place at State Fair
Elida High School students performed well at the New Mexico State Fair. Dru Sanders won second place in the Class II Light Weight Cross Pig competition. Reanna Sande...
Sept. 21 Floyd News
September 20th, 2005
Transitions
Birthdays: Fred Patterson; Chek Rippee, Christy Rippee Gainer
Anniversaries: Darwin and Sheri Chenault
Upcoming Events.
Seniors will meet Thursday at the Floyd Senior Citizens Center fo...
Sept. 21 Veterans' Profiles
September 20th, 2005
M.C. Kelly
Date of birth: Sept. 14, 1918
Dates of service: 1942-1969 served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam
Hometown: Bellville, Kansas
Theater and location of service: Europe, based out of Eng...
Sept. 21, 2005 Obituaries
September 20th, 2005
Clifford Corbin, 78
Services: Graveside services will be held and announced later.
Mr. Clifford Eugene Corbin, 78, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2005, at his residence in Arch.
He was born Aug. 16, 1927, i...
South Division off to fast start
September 20th, 2005
IF THE CROSSOVER GAMES are in any way indicative, the South Division would appear to be far stronger than the North this season in Lone Star Conference football.
The South, playing at home on Saturda...
Storytelling goes across entire spectrum
September 20th, 2005
I like Dylan as much as Tom T. Hall.
I like rain and snow and people with passion.
I don’t like mornings much.
My all-time favorite movie is “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance,” but “Hud”...
Grocery labels leave us guessing
September 20th, 2005
Sometimes, all you need is philosophy and candy.
That’s what I figured out recently, while talking to a coworker. I had brought up a philosophical — he called it pedantic — question.
I had rece...
Hounds shut out by St. Ed's
September 19th, 2005
AUSTIN, Texas — Jeff Harlan scored off a corner kick in the 10th minute on Sunday and St. Edward’s made it stand up for a 1-0 men’s Southwest Soccer Conference victory over Eastern New Mexico Un...
9-20 Obituaries
September 19th, 2005
Ruth Greathouse
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Wheeler Mortuary Chapel in Portales.
Mrs. Ruth Dolores Strebeck Greathouse, 81, died Sunday, Sept. 18, 2005, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Port...
City celebrates Hispanic culture
September 19th, 2005
The Mexican culture was in full display in the city of Portales in the eastern plains of New Mexico on Sunday with the “Dia de las Familias” fiesta.
The music was on display with rap and Tejano...
9-20 Community Calendar
September 19th, 2005
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...
Governor to hold legislative meeting
September 19th, 2005
ALBUQUERQUE — Gov. Bill Richardson will meet with legislators this week to discuss whether to call a special session — a move that could provide consumer relief to high gasoline prices and home he...
Portales focuses on street repairs
September 19th, 2005
Portales city officials will at least explore solutions to combat the wear and tear on First and Second streets in Portales.
The decision was made during the city council meeting on Monday evening....
Hounds finish second in Las Cruces
September 17th, 2005
LAS CRUCES — For one day at least, Eastern New Mexico University cross country coach Joel McMullen said the Greyhounds had the top men’s collegiate team in the state.
Redshirt freshman Felix Boit...
Torres still at large in connection with homicide
September 17th, 2005
No new arrests have been made or charges filed in connection with Thursday morning’s fatal shooting of 10-year-old Carlos Perez of Clovis.
Noe Torres, 26, one of two men charged with murder in conn...
Favorite soda pops have unique histories
September 17th, 2005
I often wonder how and why some things get their names. For example, how do parents dream up some of those monikers for their helpless-to-do-anything-about-it offspring, and why do they afflict their...
Roberts’ hearings were a scripted circus at best
September 17th, 2005
Alas, even the in-house newsletter of the capital establishment, The Washington Post, seems to recognize the absurd, circus-like aspect of last week’s nomination hearings for Judge John Roberts.
T...
Local native returns to first love: Journalism
September 17th, 2005
It’s good to call Goober Gulch home again after a little more than a quarter century away from these sandhills.
I’d like to avoid the prodigal son analogies, but they’ve nearly slipped from the...
Watch new shows for frames and flowers
September 17th, 2005
Information on creating a quick and easy picture frame, how to keep cut flowers fresh longer and making healthy snacks will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at noon and on Sa...
Doing nothing isn't always easy
September 17th, 2005
“What’s happened to manners in American sports?” I cried while watching a televised football game where a linebacker danced a clumsy jig after transforming a quarterback’s head into sludge. ...
9-18 Weddings and Engagements
September 17th, 2005
Weddings
Ortega/Eagle
Bernice Ortega and Greg Eagle, both of Clovis, were married Aug. 13, 2005, at Faith Christian Family Church.
Pastor Rick Burke performed the wedding ceremony.
The bride...
Dever lived simple life
September 17th, 2005
Alvin “Al” Dever lived a simple life. He did not live luxuriously but loved his community, of Elida, as if they were his own family members. This made him the epitome of wealth in love and respect...
Crisis overtakes Bush’s agenda, rearranging second-term landscape
September 17th, 2005
WASHINGTON — Hurricane Katrina swamped President Bush’s second-term domestic agenda, reordering his priorities and changing the political landscape.
His open-ended commitment to rebuild New Orlea...
Money Congress set aside for evacuation plan went elsewhere
September 17th, 2005
As far back as eight years ago, Congress ordered the Federal Emergency Management Agency to develop a plan for evacuating New Orleans during a massive hurricane, but the money instead went to studying...
Local Briefs 9-18
September 17th, 2005
Code talkers focus of presentation
AARP Volunteer Warren Salomon will conduct a special presentation featuring the experiences of Navajo Code Talkers during World War II to the Portales and Clo...
School Menus 9/19-9/23
September 17th, 2005
Portales Schools
Breakfast
Monday: Cold cereal, bagel w/cream cheese, juice and milk.
Tuesday: French toast sticks, ham, juice and milk.
Wednesday: Breakfast pizza, fresh fruit and milk.
Thu...
Eastern New Mexico University sees highest enrollment since 1975
September 17th, 2005
Just as it was predicted on the first day of classes, the enrollment for Eastern New Mexico University topped the 4,000-student mark.
Enrollment for the fall semester is 4,052. This is the highest en...
PNT welcomes new managing editor
September 17th, 2005
A Portales native has been named managing editor of the Portales News-Tribune.
Karl Terry, 46, assumed his new duties last week.
Terry recently moved to Portales with his wife Carol after living the...
Senior Brief 9-18-05
September 17th, 2005
White Elephant sale on Saturday
There will be a white elephant sale at the Portales Senior Citizen Center from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24. All proceeds will go to the Hurricane Kat...
Floyd News
September 17th, 2005
Upcoming events
• This year’s junior carnival will be Saturday starting at noon. There will be fun and games, bingo, concession stand, and an auction all to be held outside. Items are neede...
Portales Junior High School News
September 17th, 2005
Qualified teachers
The state of New Mexico certified every teacher at Portales Junior High School to teach their respective classes. Some teachers were certified in one field, i.e., math, langu...
Community Calendar 9-18
September 17th, 2005
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, it...
Track meet scheduled for today
September 17th, 2005
Brian Stacy has mixed feelings about the relatively small number of teams competing in Clovis High’s cross country invitational, scheduled for this morning at Ned Houk Park.
“On one hand, I wish...
Pair charged with murder
September 17th, 2005
Testimony from two juvenile females led to Friday’s arrest of Edward Salas, 21, for the slaying of a 10-year-old Clovis boy, officials said.
Police also issued an arrest warrant for Noe Torres, 26,...
Summit leaders trying to instill hope, pride in young Latinos
September 16th, 2005
Hope.
Latino leaders from around the United States traveled to Portales to try to instill that in the young Hispanics of New Mexico during the first Latino Summit on the Eastern New Mexico Universit...
Day Trip: Sacramento mountains, Ruidoso invite you to 60th annual Aspe...
September 16th, 2005
The Sacramento mountains are waiting for you in the cool pines of Ruidoso during the weekend of Oct. 1-2 for the town’s annual Aspenfest weekend. There will be plenty of events throughout the weeke...
Rams face toughest test yet with Mustangs
September 15th, 2005
If the Portales Rams needed a wake-up call this early in the season, they certainly got one against Raton. Denver City’s coach, meanwhile, is hoping his young team doesn’t wake up.
The Class 3A M...
President Bush accepts BRAC recommendations
September 15th, 2005
WASHINGTON — President Bush on Thursday endorsed a plan for closing 22 major military bases and reconfiguring 33 others, leaving their fate to Congress.
Bush had until Sept. 23 to either accept the...
Clovis boy shot, killed in his sleep
September 15th, 2005
A 10-year-old Clovis boy, shot in the head while he slept early Thursday, died Thursday night.
Carlos Perez, a fifth-grader at Clovis’ Cameo Elementary, died at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) at Lubbock’s Coven...
Trek for Trash to be held Saturday
September 15th, 2005
One of the two major trash clean-up efforts will take place on Saturday with the Portales Trek for Trash event.
Trek for Trash, coupled with the Keep New Mexico Clean and Beautiful event in Portales...
Influence of Spanish goes beyond Mexican holiday
September 15th, 2005
If you’re a regular reader, you probably feel like my comadre and know all about me, from my family and adventures going back to school to raising a teenager and going to Mexico to learn Spanish.
S...
Citizens should insist governments do not fund United Nations
September 15th, 2005
Some of the words were stern. Former Federal Reserve chairman Paul Volcker lectured the U.N. Security Council, and Secretary-General Kofi Annan in particular, that Annan and members of the entire orga...
9-15 Community Calendar
September 15th, 2005
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...
Local Brief 9-16
September 15th, 2005
Group to present film
Friends for Democracy will present “Beyond the Patriot Act,” a 30-minute film by Robert Greenwald at 7 p.m. on Wednesday in the meeting room at the Portales Public Lib...
God’s child never says goodbye
September 15th, 2005
Losing a loved one is one of life’s hardest experiences. Shock, pain and grief deals a very cruel blow. The emptiness and loneliness can be overwhelming. The pain and agony of the broken heart pierc...
Volleyball team off to fast start
September 14th, 2005
It’s a different feeling for Portales junior Morgan Erf to be a libero. It’s a different feeling for her and her Portales teammates by winning so much so early.
A sweep Tuesday night at Goddard p...
ENMU Football Notes, Sept. 15
September 14th, 2005
The health of former Eastern New Mexico University football coach Bud Elliott has significantly improvement since being hospitalized last week following a fall at home.
Elliott has been moved out of i...
Community Calendar 9-15
September 14th, 2005
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...
9-15 Obituaries
September 14th, 2005
R.B. Hardin
Services: 2 p.m. Saturday at Wheeler Mortuary Chapel
Mr. R.B. (Junior) Hardin Jr., 75, Portales died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2005, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
He w...
9-15 Local Briefs
September 14th, 2005
Udall aide to hold office hours
A staff member of U.S. Rep. Tom Udall, D-N.M., will hold constituent office hours in Portales next week.
Peter Wells will be available to meet with area resident...
Webcasts connecting sports fans from afar
September 14th, 2005
The Internet is making it easier for sports fans to keep in touch with their favorite high schools and college teams.
Take, for example, the case of former Clovis resident Mike Craven. Today, he live...
Judge strikes down pledge
September 14th, 2005
SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge declared the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools unconstitutional Wednesday, a decision that could put the divisive issue on track for another roun...
Portales to mark Mexican Independence Day
September 14th, 2005
Hispanics from around the state of New Mexico will gather in Portales for many of the festivities celebrating Mexican Independence Day on Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
There will be a ballet folklori...
Community Calendar for Sept. 14, 2005
September 13th, 2005
WEDNESDAY
The We Group of NA — 6 p.m. The Church of the Brethren, Manana and Acoma,(across from Stansells) enter the northside of the church. Information: Becca, 742-2032.
Amateur...
Fox promises to investigate henhouse
September 13th, 2005
“What town is this?” I ask the young man standing on the lawn with arms folded.
“Waveland,” he says. “Or it used to be.”
“It will be again,” I assure him.
“I hope so,” he says....
Phoning while driving invites more accidents
September 13th, 2005
For some time now, we’ve been beset with electronic governors, disembodied digitized voices telling us to do what we ought or should have realized.
Now there are cellular phones that will do for us...
Horse-riding accident takes life of Portales boy
September 13th, 2005
Ivan Bordayo died doing what made him happy.
A horse ride Monday evening ended tragically for the 11-year-old when he died from injuries resulting from a horseback accident west of Portales.
Family m...
9-14 Elida News
September 13th, 2005
Lady Tiger volleyball
The next Varsity Lady Tiger volleyball game is Saturday at Goddard.
Art class
Michelle Chambers’ art class has created Japanese Notan Designs and written diaman...
9-14 Dora/South County News
September 13th, 2005
Several Dora students and area 4-H club members left last week to take projects to the state fair in Albuquerque. They were accompanied by sponsors and parents for the events.
Double duty
The...
9-14 Obituaries
September 13th, 2005
Ivan Bordayo
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Helen Catholic Church.
Ivan Bordayo, 11, of Portales died Monday, Sept. 12, 2005, at Roosevelt General Hospital as the result of a riding acciden...
Bush takes responsibility for Katrina response failures
September 13th, 2005
WASHINGTON — President Bush for the first time took responsibility Tuesday for federal government mistakes in dealing with Hurricane Katrina and suggested the calamity raised broader questions abou...
Wireless Internet comes to eastern New Mexico
September 13th, 2005
The latest commodity to arrive in some eastern New Mexico cafes isn’t coffee-bean inspired. It’s called wireless Internet, wireless fidelity or Wi-Fi for short. In many booming metropolises, the s...
Portales joins High Plains Yard Sale relief effort
September 13th, 2005
Portales community leaders decided they will combine efforts with various Clovis organizations to raise money for the victims of the Hurricane Katrina disaster through the High Plains Yard Sale.
The...
Business Digest, Business Licenses
September 13th, 2005
Hot-dip awardee prevents corrosion
PBI Ross-Holm of Portales was a 2005 recipient of the Excellence in Hot-Dip Galvanizing — Food & Agricultural Award from the American Galvanizers Association.
...
Military wants share of lottery profits
September 13th, 2005
Over 178,000 retail outlets across 41 states and the District of Columbia sell state lottery tickets. Last year they earned over $3 billion in commissions on ticket sales of almost $49 billion.
Mi...
Meth law permissive, not restrictive
September 13th, 2005
I believe the article in Friday’s paper (”City approves meth law/Commission votes 6-2 in favor of law restricting sale of some medicines”) missed the mark.
New Mexico state law limits purchases...
Is our Homeland Security only a feel-good joke?
September 13th, 2005
Sept. 11, 2001, is carved in our history as deeply as July 4, 1776, and Dec. 7, 1941. It’s a historical hook date, one around which other events ebb and flow.
This year, Sept. 11 found us in the...
Defense stays strong for football squad
September 12th, 2005
WEATHERFORD, Okla. — For the second year in a row, struggling Southwestern Oklahoma provided just the tonic needed by the Eastern New Mexico University football team.
Quarterback Michael Benton ran...
Greyhounds gaining steam
September 12th, 2005
Despite a slow start to their season, Eastern New Mexico University’s Brian Swan thinks the Greyhounds can make some noise in the men’s Southwest Soccer Conference.
Swan assisted on ENMU’s fina...
Teachers want higher goals for first-graders
September 12th, 2005
Portales teachers are aiming for higher reading-level goals for elementary students who have trouble reading in the Reading Recovery Program, which is going into its seventh year.
The goal of the Por...
Portales joins High Plains Yard Sale
September 12th, 2005
Portales community leaders decided they will combine efforts with various Clovis organizations to raise money for the victims of the Hurricane Katrina disaster through the High Plains Yard Sale.
The...
Portales joins High Plains Yard Sale
September 12th, 2005
Portales community leaders decided they will combine efforts with various Clovis organizations to raise money for the victims of the Hurricane Katrina disaster through the High Plains Yard Sale.
The...
9-13 Community Calendar
September 12th, 2005
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...
Rumsfeld: BRAC list will save money
September 12th, 2005
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld has advised President Bush that a plan presented to the White House last week for closing 22 major military bases and realigning 33 others will yiel...
FEMA director steps down
September 12th, 2005
WASHINGTON — Mike Brown, the subject of blistering criticism after Hurricane Katrina battered the Gulf Coast and overwhelmed the government’s response, quit Monday as director of the Federal Emerg...
Rhetoric of hate, violence denounced
September 11th, 2005
Some people may be aware of the violent and hateful vandalism that we at Llano Estacado Metropolitan Community Church have experienced this past month, more specifically to the building that we call o...
New meth law
September 11th, 2005
City and county officials in Clovis and Portales passed an ordinance last week aimed at curbing production of methamphetamine. Unfortunately, the law misses its target.
It will inconvenience sick...
Portales spikers move to 8-2
September 10th, 2005
After losing out on a pool play tiebreaker, Portales gained a new focus and swept the field in the consolation bracket of the Zia Classic in Roswell.
Portales finished in a three-way tiebreaker with...
Hounds win first game of season
September 10th, 2005
WEATHERFORD, Okla. — Derrick Hunter made a big splash in his return to action Saturday night.
Eastern New Mexico University’s senior wide receiver caught four passes for 78 yards and two touchdow...
Elliott in serious condition
September 10th, 2005
Bud Elliott, who retired after last season after 11 years as Eastern New Mexico University’s football coach, is in Lubbock Heart Hospital after breaking his shinbone in a fall at home.
ENMU footbal...
Zias drop to 0-6
September 10th, 2005
At Austin, Texas, ENMU continued to struggle, dropping to 0-6 for the season with a 30-28, 30-26, 30-26 loss to St. Mary’s in their final match in the Heartland/Lone Star Challenge on Saturday.
Jun...
Cross country men finish eighth
September 10th, 2005
ALBUQUERQUE — Sophomore Felix Boit led a balanced Eastern New Mexico University men’s performance Saturday as the Greyhounds finished eighth in the 14-team Lobo Invitational cross country meet, ho...
Former ENMU player takes reins as baseball coach
September 10th, 2005
After five years as an assistant coach for the Clovis baseball team, Brian Cronk has headed out on his own, taking the reins as head coach at Herschi High School in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Cronk has ha...
Childhood hometown becomes haven
September 10th, 2005
Hurricane Katrina took Jose Garcia and his family out of Biloxi, Miss.
A series of less predictable events brought Garcia and another family to his old home in Portales.
On Aug. 29, Garcia and his...
9-11 Obituaries
September 10th, 2005
Leon Nash
Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Wheeler Mortuary Chapel in Portales.
Mr. Leon Palmer Nash, 94, of Clovis died Friday, Sept. 9, 2005, at the Retirement Ranch in Clovis.
He was born Apri...
New meth law nothing more than politics
September 10th, 2005
City and county officials in Clovis and Portales passed an ordinance last week aimed at curbing production of methamphetamine. Unfortunately, the law misses its target. It will inconvenience sick peop...
Signs that you may be over the hill
September 10th, 2005
I was rocking my chair last week when it dawned on me that I might be over the hill — a hair-raising experience for someone as young and vibrant as I am. So I called my daughters to confirm my youth...
Life’s milestones make us who we are
September 10th, 2005
Four years ago today, something awful happened. Just about everyone can probably recall that morning with detailed clarity. As with those who remember the attack on Pearl Harbor, the death of Presiden...
9-11 School Menus
September 10th, 2005
Portales Schools
Breakfast
Monday: Cold cereal, muffin, juice and milk
Tuesday: Cheese omelet, toast w/jelly, juice and milk
Wednesday: Pancake on a stick, fresh fruit and milk
Thur...
9-11 Portales Junior High School News
September 10th, 2005
Teacher learning day
While students had last Tuesday off, teachers attended vertical meetings to work on adjusting curriculum to match the state standards and benchmarks. The afternoon was spe...
9-11 Floyd School News
September 10th, 2005
Upcoming events
•School Board will meet Monday at 7 p.m. in the main office.
• Parent/teacher conferences will be Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. There will be no school for students on this day.
...
9-11 Public Record
September 10th, 2005
The following dispositions were recently filed in magistrate court:
Anastacio Saenz, 31, pleaded guilty to driving while under the influence (third offense), vehicle in unsafe conditions, driving wit...
9-11 Community Calendar
September 10th, 2005
The Portales News-Tribune offers this space for community events. To submit, change or removed an announcement, contact the Editorial Department at 356-4481 several days in advance. For Sunday’s pap...
Cannon pilot relives journey
September 10th, 2005
It starts like this.
“I want to become a pilot. I think it’s awesome. I want to be a fighter pilot. My second choice would be a commercial pilot.
Then a stunt pilot. Then a test pilot,” said...
Fans flock to music festival
September 10th, 2005
There’s no doubt Buddy Holly fans know the 1959 plane crash that claimed the lives Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper was the inspiration for the rock ‘n’ roll classic, “The Day the Musi...
Cannon Air Expo takes flight
September 10th, 2005
The ballet didn’t feature ballerinas. It featured gravity defying pilots, military mavericks, and their planes. Hundreds of onlookers were awed Saturday by the aerial and ground displays at Cannon A...
Man dedicates time to learning about navigating uncle
September 10th, 2005
Leo Eminger of Upton has been presumed dead since Sept. 24, 1942. Over the last year-and-a-half, Dave Tanner has dedicated every minute he can spare to make sure the memory of Eminger, his great-uncle...
Friona linemen old off Farwell for win
September 10th, 2005
FARWELL — Size does matter — especially on the front lines of a high school football game.
Friona’s jumbo linemen proved the point on Friday night in a 27-12 win over Farwell.
Farwell coach J...
Southwest Cheese to get grant for new employees
September 9th, 2005
Southwest Cheese will receive $294,665 from a state job-training initiative to train 73 new employees, said a state economic development department press release.
The cheese company was previously awa...
Katrina’s economic impact far-reaching — and still evolving
September 9th, 2005
Hurricane Katrina’s economic toll continues to mount — its cost evident in near-record energy prices, snarled shipping traffic, lost jobs and wrecked businesses. But nearly two weeks after landfal...
Government simulation predicted 61,290 deaths in hurricane
September 9th, 2005
WASHINGTON — As Katrina roared into the Gulf of Mexico, emergency planners pored over maps and charts of a hurricane simulation that projected 61,290 dead and 384,257 injured or sick in a catastroph...
Base-closing commission takes issue with Pentagon plan
September 9th, 2005
WASHINGTON — A federal commission approved all but 14 percent of Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld’s recommendations for closing or consolidating U.S. military bases — but it also took issue...
9-10 Obituaries
September 9th, 2005
Leo W. "Bud" Self
Services:2 p.m. today at Wheeler Mortuary Chapel
Leo W. “Bud” Self, 94, died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2005, at Laurel Ridge Nursing Home in Clovis.
He was born Feb. 2,...
Hounds face test on road
September 9th, 2005
A year ago, Eastern New Mexico University and Southwestern Oklahoma were both struggling and in need of a win entering their third-week matchup at Blackwater Draw.
It was the Greyhounds who broke out...
Portales residents continue to help victims
September 9th, 2005
Portales residents continue with efforts to help Hurricane Katrina victims, even as the need for cash donations become increasingly urgent.
Some organizations have stopped accepting clothing and food...
Undefeated squads set for clash
September 8th, 2005
The year was 2003 and first-year Raton coach Brock Walton was seeking his first win. In an attempt for win No. 1, Walton went for two.
With four minutes left, his Tigers had scored a touchdown agains...
Refugees find temporary shelter in Albuquerque
September 8th, 2005
ALBUQUERQUE — Hurricane refugee Lee Nions attended a job fair Thursday at the temporary shelter at Albuquerque’s Convention Center, but had a hard time finding work in landscaping because he doesn...
Hurricane victims relocate to Muleshoe
September 8th, 2005
The house Annie Young grew up in is gone. So is much of city she calls home. So are photographs of her childhood. Hurricane Katrina took much, but it spared her family.
Her parents, three siblings...
Asking questions is not playing politics
September 8th, 2005
In two days we observe the fourth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, a horrid day plotted by suicidal madmen that shocked the world and demanded justice. Instead of justice though,...
Residents rock at music festival
September 8th, 2005
The return of the Clovis Music Festival summoned the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll back to life.
The backyard of the Norman Petty Studio on Thursday was awash in bluish lights and fan appreciation: He...
Comission submits list to President Bush
September 8th, 2005
WASHINGTON — The base closing commission submitted its recommendations to the White House on Thursday night after withdrawing proposed changes at an Air National Guard base in Connecticut.
What was...
Senators want bill passed to guarantee mission for Cannon
September 8th, 2005
WASHINGTON — New Mexico Sens. Pete Domenici and Jeff Bingaman said Thursday they hope to require the Pentagon to carry out a federal panel’s recommendation that a new mission be found for Cannon A...
President, Congress likely to accept BRAC list
September 7th, 2005
WASHINGTON — The military base closings that the Pentagon and a commission have recommended are likely to be approved by President Bush and Congress, leaving communities around the country with litt...
Police step up efforts in New Orleans
September 7th, 2005
NEW ORLEANS — Using the unmistakable threat of force, police and soldiers went house to house Wednesday to try to coax the last 10,000 or so stubborn holdouts to leave storm-shattered New Orleans be...
Music festival kicks off tonight
September 7th, 2005
The Clovis Music Festival official T-shirts say “Rave On” and visitors have begun arriving in anticipation of having a “raving” good time.
According to Ernie Kos, Chamber of Commerce executiv...
9-8 Obituaries
September 7th, 2005
Beverly Pinkert, 67
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Portales.
Beverly Pinkert, 67, of Portales, died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2005, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales...
ENMU regents dealing with housing issues
September 7th, 2005
The Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents on Wednesday gave a Texas firm the go-ahead on plans for a privatized housing project east of Eddy Hall.
The proposal calls for 96 units with 270 b...
Memorial set for Friday
September 7th, 2005
In the wake of a Hurricane Katrina, Portales residents will take time to remember those who were killed in another tragedy — Sept. 11, 2001.
There will be a city-wide memorial held at 7:30 a.m. on...
Portales tops Clovis in five
September 7th, 2005
They’ve played common opponents and they’ve even been in the same tournament. But Tuesday night, the Clovis and Portales volleyball teams finally played each other.
And the Lady Rams have every i...
Pay attention or Sandra Bullock awaits
September 6th, 2005
It was a bittersweet Tuesday at my mailbox.
After turning the key to my postal unit as I do most afternoons, I opened the door to reveal a pair of DVD shipments.
The first was the final season of Hom...
City representatives thank community for its generosity
September 6th, 2005
City representatives commended Portales citizens for their generosity when called upon to help Hurricane Katrina victims and to raise money for the muscular dystrophy association.
Capt. Chuck Haman,...
Commission passes meth ordinance
September 6th, 2005
The Roosevelt County Commission approved a county ordinance Tuesday that would restrict the sale of cold medicine that included an ingredient used to make methamphetamine.
The ordinance passed by a 4...
Domenici talks BRAC with subcommittee chair
September 6th, 2005
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M., on Tuesday received key support for ensuring the future of Cannon Air Force Base and set sights on finding federal legislation that can be used to bring...
Illnesses found in water
September 6th, 2005
NEW ORLEANS — A new threat of waterborne illnesses has emerged in the hurricane-ravaged coastal towns of Louisiana and Mississippi, where people continued to wade through putrid floodwaters Tuesday....
Mother/daughter pair lend help to victims
September 6th, 2005
Mother and daughter, Linda and Amanda Thrower, spent their holiday weekend cooking.
They weren’t grilling hamburgers and hot dogs for family though, the duo spent 16 hours a day preparing and servi...
How to help hurricane victims
September 6th, 2005
• To donate items for the hurricane-displaced families now in Baker, La., children’s clothes and diapers, toys, books, crayons and coloring books, teddy bears and dolls, towels, washcloths, soap a...
Sept. 6 Obituaries
September 6th, 2005
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Wheeler Mortuary Chapel.
John David Imoe, 63, of Portales, died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2005, at his home in Portales.
He was born Jan. 25, 1942, in Portales to Maggie and Pe...
Benefit changes not appealing to coalition
September 6th, 2005
The Military Coalition, a powerful league of 35 service associations and veterans’ organizations, has warned a blue ribbon panel studying military compensation to be wary of claims by senior Defense...
Floyd dominates field in Clovis
September 4th, 2005
Clovis Christian advanced to the title game of its four-team tournament Saturday before running into Floyd’s two-girl wrecking crew of setter Kelli Johnson and outside hitter Darcee Chenault.
John...
Decorate your windows with upcoming tips
September 4th, 2005
Information on peanuts and machine appliqué will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” noon Tuesday and Saturday at 2 p.m. (All times are Mountain). “Creative Living” airs on public bro...
Sept. 4 Engagements
September 4th, 2005
Heflin/Valencia
Danny and Ludell Heflin of Portales announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Shae Heflin, to Josh Valencia, son of Jose and Merry Valencia of Chaparral.
The...
Nutt remembered for humor, helping nature
September 4th, 2005
James W. Nutt brought sunshine into the lives of many people during their dark times. According to family and friends, Nutt knew how to give direction and comforting companionship when the pressures o...
How you can help locally
September 4th, 2005
• To donate items for the hurricane-displaced families now in Baker, La., children’s clothes and diapers, toys, books, crayons and coloring books, teddy bears and dolls, towels, washcloths, soap...
ENMU officials excited for upcoming communications center
September 4th, 2005
The new communications building at Eastern New Mexico University will be a tremendous upgrade from the current communications building, according to Jeff Burmeister, TV Broadcast Engineering Director...
Rollercoaster of emotions comes with vote process
September 4th, 2005
The day before the Defense Base Closure and Realignment hearings opened in Washington, Gov. Bill Richardson was exchanging high fives and feeling confident Cannon Air Force Base could be spared from c...
Sept. 4 Veteran Profiles
September 4th, 2005
Editor’s note: World War II officially ended Sept. 2, 1945, when the Japanese signed surrender terms. We’re honoring the war’s area veterans over the next several months with these brief profile...
Sometimes cheating death is an accident
September 4th, 2005
When I was a kid in high top shoes and bib overalls, my Uncle Claude, a luckless farmer, tried to buy a one-way ticket to that Great Corn Field in the Sky. Of course his bad luck held up, and he faile...
Anvil tossing could be new sports craze
September 4th, 2005
Some people have apparently become terminally bored with organized sports, at least the mainstream events like baseball, football, and kitten stomping.
This was brought to my attention when Shannon...
Sept. 4, 2005 Obituaries
September 4th, 2005
Floyd Springer, 76
Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mount Zion Cemetery
Mr. Floyd Springer, 76, of Smithville, Texas, died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005, at his home.
He was born Feb. 28, 1929, in Dora to Lotus...
Sept. 4 Portales Junior High News
September 4th, 2005
Football under way
Saturday found both seventh- and eighth-grade teams battling Ruidoso on Ram Field. Tuesday, the seventh-grade team will play Gattis at Yucca Field. The eighth-grade team will play a...
Sept. 4 Floyd School News
September 4th, 2005
Upcoming events
• There will be no school Monday for Labor Day.
Football
• Saturday: Floyd junior high and varsity vs. Magdalena at Floyd, 12:30 p.m.
Volleyball
• Tuesday: Junior high, junio...
Sept. 4 Public Record
September 4th, 2005
The following dispositions were recently filed in magistrate court:
Selso Perez, 19, pleaded guilty to driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor and is ordered to serve a 90-day suspen...
Fourth-down stop propels Rams
September 3rd, 2005
TULAROSA — With a lucky break in the first half and solid play in the second, Portales was able to return home Friday night with a 26-6 win over Tularosa.
A Michael Silva run put the Wildcats (0-2)...
Prep football capsules
September 3rd, 2005
Bovina 7, Texico 0
Records: Texico 1-1, Bovina 1-1
Impact: Bovina ends Texico’s 25-game winning streak
Difference: Michael Ortiz threw a 19-yard TD pass to James Lara with 4:38...
Hound harriers second
September 3rd, 2005
CANYON, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University finished second in men’s competition and third in women’s standings on Friday in the season-opening Buffalo Stampede cross country meet, hosted by W...
9/3 Local Roundup
September 3rd, 2005
Local’s death still under investigation
The death of J. C. Tucker remains under investigation, Curry County Sheriff Roger Hatcher said Friday.
Tucker, 67, was found dead in his office at T...
ENMU accepting college students displaced by Katrina
September 3rd, 2005
Around the country, people are doing their part to help victims of Hurricane Katrina get their lives back to normal. Across New Mexico and in Portales, colleges are trying to do their part to make sur...
Local groups plan efforts to help hurricane victims
September 2nd, 2005
The residents of Eastern New Mexico are responding to pleas for help from the south, in the wake of demolished neighborhoods in a horrified New Orleans, after Hurricane Katrina hit states along the Gu...
Gas spike not changing driving habits
September 2nd, 2005
In the wake of the recent level-4 hurricane that wrecked local offshore gasoline production and refining operations, concerns about supply shortage and protests against soaring prices are increasing,...
Zias making changes coming in to home opener
September 2nd, 2005
Since Mike Maguire became the head coach in 1987, Eastern New Mexico University’s volleyball team has occasionally struggled against NAIA foe Wayland Baptist.
Never, though, have the Zias actually l...
Veteran Profiles, Sept. 2
September 2nd, 2005
Marshall Vinson
Date of Birth: March 17, 1924
Dates of service: April 1944 to April 1946
Hometown: Motley County, near Matador, Texas
Lives in: Clovis
Theater or location of service: Europe, Ita...
Rams, Wildcats concerned with improving
September 2nd, 2005
Anybody who saw Portales’ 36-6 win over West Las Vegas on Friday knows that Tularosa is more than likely to key on Ram junior Eric Segovia.
It’s not a fact that’s lost on junior running back Cr...
Sept. 2, 2005 Obituaries
September 2nd, 2005
Services: No date has been set.
Kenneth Arnold Brent, 56, of Clovis died Aug. 27, 2005, in Sante Fe.
He was born Jan. 25, 1949, in El Paso, Texas.
He graduated from Clovis High School in 1967. After...
Small conveniences not always convenient
September 2nd, 2005
Once in awhile, OK more like often, I get on a soap box and take note of things that really annoy me. Then I see a pattern emerging and presto ... I
A) Realize I have better things to do and move on...
Leave your faith as inheritance
September 2nd, 2005
My ancestors left me with a legacy more precious than gold…a strong faith in God. From my great grandparents to my parents I have come to know the purpose of life…”Let us hear the conclusion of...
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