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Lady Cats net win at Artesia
September 30th, 2008
ARTESIA — Clovis High’s volleyball team battled through an early injury to senior setter-outside hitter Meagan Baglien and eventually finished off a 25-21, 21-25, 25-23, 25-19 victory T...
Lady Rams play 'scared' against Goddard
September 30th, 2008
ROSWELL — Portales volleyball coach Ruth Chavez knows her team will have to start winning, and she knows they’re going to have to start winning soon.
The Lady Rams lost in three...
Lady cats fall, Texico netting money for breast cancer
September 30th, 2008
ROSWELL — Roswell Goddard scored with about two minutes left in the second overtime Tuesday to nip Clovis High 3-2 in girls soccer.
The Lady Coyotes avenged a 2-1 loss to CHS on Saturd...
Zias fall to NAIA No. 24 Lubbock Christian
September 30th, 2008
PORTALES — Lubbock Christian, ranked No. 24 in NAIA volleyball, continued its hot streak Tuesday night with a 25-19, 25-22, 25-16 victory over Eastern New Mexico University at Greyhound Arena...
Hound soccer ranked fifth in region
September 30th, 2008
PORTALES — The Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team has moved up two notches to fifth in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America NCAA Division II South Central Reg...
Gitmo trials better handled in federal court
September 30th, 2008
The military commission or tribunal system developed by the Bush administration to deal with prisoners being held at Guantanamo Bay has suffered yet another setback.
Army Lt. Col. Darrel Van...
Raise, ‘Wellness’ plan get OK
September 30th, 2008
Military members will get a 3.9 percent pay raise in January. But the fiscal 2009 defense authorization approved by Congress on Saturday does not include a House-passed plan to set military pay rai...
My report on what I've learned
September 30th, 2008
Every magazine I read has one section I go to before I read anything else. In Sports Illustrated, it’s “This Week’s Sign the Apocalypse is Upon Us.” In Maxim, it’s the...
Oct. 1, 2008 Floyd news
September 30th, 2008
Transitions
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Wednesday — Colton Pimpsner
Thursday — Pat Griffith
Friday — Adam Burns
Upcoming Events
Bush authorizes bill containing Cannon funding
September 30th, 2008
President Bush signed into law Tuesday a military spending bill that authorizes $726 million in construction projects and new aircraft for Cannon Air Force Base, according to a press release from J...
Oct. 1, 2008 Military Digest
September 30th, 2008
Navy Ball
VFW Post 3280 will be celebrating the U.S. Navy Birthday Ball at 5 p.m. Oct. 11 at VFW Post 3280, 200 W. Grand Ave.
Cost is $25 per person and $40 per couple.
...
Cannon hosting First Friday event
September 30th, 2008
Cannon will host its monthly First Friday event from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at The Landing.
First Friday is an informal, family-friendly event where individuals from on and off base can mee...
Local women share views on Palin pick
September 30th, 2008
Interest in Republican nominee for vice president, Sarah Palin, has grown since her nomination in August — and women in Roosevelt County also have their opinions about the Alaska governor, ju...
Judge: Casillas considering surrender
September 30th, 2008
Double-homicide suspect Anthony Ray Casillas wants to surrender, according to a Texas judge who said he has been in contact with the suspect’s mother.
Moore County Judge Rowdy Rhoades,...
Sept. 30, 1944
September 30th, 2008
Portales Valley Sweet Potato Growers met to set a time for the opening of the curing houses, as the fair weather was guaranteeing a good crop that season....
Lawrence breaks record in OT win
September 29th, 2008
Junior forward Samantha Lawrence broke the school single-season record for goals with two on Sunday, including the match-winner about eight minutes into overtime to give Eastern New Mexico Universi...
Hounds rout Mesa State
September 29th, 2008
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Sophomore forward Emerson Rodrigues scored a pair of goals and the Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team dominated Mesa State 5-1 on Sunday.
Rod...
Education feature: ENMU offering online tutoring service
September 29th, 2008
Students at Eastern New Mexico University will soon be able to get help solving probability problems while in their pajamas or get busy with biology while biting into a burger through a new online...
Residents, businesses prepare for area code switch
September 29th, 2008
Eastern New Mexico residents and businesses are running out of time before the official switch from the 505 to the 575 area code.The grace period to make the switch ends Sunday.David Ra...
Sept. 30, 2008 ENMU briefs
September 29th, 2008
King and Queen contest
Eastern New Mexico University’s Hispanic Affairs is holding a contest for Hispanic Rey y Reina (King and Queen). The contestants will show their ENMU spir...
Udall, Pearce vote against bailout
September 29th, 2008
SANTA FE — New Mexico Reps. Tom Udall and Steve Pearce, locked in a race to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici, voted Monday against the bailout of the nation’s financial system....
Sept. 29, 1936
September 29th, 2008
State Governor Clyde Tingley ran a letter in the Portales Tribune to the citizens of Roosevelt County stating that the county fair was a "splendid medium to call attention of the state and the Sout...
Wildcat girls get defensive
September 28th, 2008
The Clovis girls soccer team dominated offensively and defensively Saturday, besting Goddard 2-1 at Leon Williams Stadium.
Coach Shane Leatherwood said the defense was fantastic for Cl...
Sept. 28, 1967
September 28th, 2008
David Lead's film adaptation of Boris Pasternak's novel, "Doctor Zhivago," was showing at the "Scientifically Cool" Tower Theatre, according to an advertisement in the Portales News-Tribune....
Angelo State sweeps Zias
September 28th, 2008
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Junior Kimber Duncan collected match highs of 11 kills and 16 digs on Saturday as Angelo State posted a 25-14, 25-19, 28-26 Lone Star Conference South Division volleyball...
Rambelles sweep Zias in LSC-South volleyball
September 27th, 2008
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Junior Kimber Duncan collected match highs of 11 kills and 16 digs on Saturday as Angelo State posted a 25-14, 25-19, 28-26 Lone Star Conference South Division volleyball...
Grant helps city, county prepare for disaster
September 27th, 2008
City of Portales and Roosevelt County personnel said they benefited from a federal grant for vulnerability assessments in Roosevelt County.
The equipment and training purchased through...
Defense bill includes Cannon funding
September 27th, 2008
WASHINGTON — Troops would get a pay raise in a defense bill that Congress sent President Bush on Saturday. Even before passage, lawmakers had backed away from an election-season showdown with...
Police seek homicide suspect
September 27th, 2008
Police are seeking a 21-year-old Clovis man in connection with Thursday’s double homicide.
An arrest warrant was issued Saturday for Anthony Ray Casillas, charging him with two o...
Community Calendar
September 27th, 2008
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...
Local Brief Sept. 28
September 27th, 2008
Hunter education classes offered
Hunter education classes will be offered Oct. 10-12 at the Jake Lopez Community Center in Portales. Registration will be held 6-8 p.m. Friday at...
Events Calendar Sept. 28
September 27th, 2008
Sunday
Altrusa Home Tour — 2-4:30 p.m. Information or tickets: Frankye King, 356-4212, or Dianne Parker, 356-8234.
Monday-Friday
WPA Art Show — In...
Losing documents results in ‘Catch 22’
September 27th, 2008
Identity theft is a terrible thing but simply misplacing your identity isn’t a lot of fun either.
My wife recently lost her purse containing her credit cards, driver’s lic...
Editorial: Debate shows few differences
September 27th, 2008
From a political perspective, the big debate Friday night was probably a draw. Given that the electorate is nearly evenly divided on which candidate to choose, the debate results will only reinforc...
Police Blotter
September 27th, 2008
The following is a sampling of calls received over the past week by Portales Police dispatchers. According to the reports:Sept. 20
• At 5:24 a.m., one subject w...
Sept. 27, 1951
September 27th, 2008
"Hey Moms -- Want to Park the Kids?" Gambles Funny Book Table ran an ad in the Portales Tribune encouraging parents to leave their children at the store where there were books for their enjoyment w...
Hounds get set for No. 4 Abilene Christian
September 27th, 2008
Eastern New Mexico University senior nose guard Ronald Green says he enjoys a challenge, and he’ll get one in Abilene Christian running back Bernard Scott when the teams open Lone Star Confer...
Hounds fall to CSU-Pueblo
September 27th, 2008
Grand Junction, Colo. — Robert Kinsey scored his ninth goal of the season as Colorado State-Pueblo beat Eastern New Mexico University 2-0, ending the Greyhounds’ four-game undefeated st...
Rattlers rattle Loving 41-8
September 27th, 2008
Tucumcari routed Loving 41-8 Friday night in a battle of Class 2A teams at Rattler Stadium.
The Rattlers did most of their work in the first half, scoring four of their five touchdowns...
Lions top Foxes in low-scoring affair
September 26th, 2008
FORT SUMNER — The Battle of the Pecos was the billing for a pair of undefeated defending state champs squaring off Friday night in Fort Sumner. As well, it was a battle of the top-ranked team...
Shooting victim remembered as loving father
September 26th, 2008
Gary Payne traveled to Lubbock on Thursday afternoon to visit his daughter and see her new house. After the visit, he headed home for Melrose, but never arrived.
Police said Payne and a Lubb...
Friday prep football scores
September 26th, 2008
Local
Clovis 21, Rio Rancho 18
Goddard 64, Portales 19
Texico 28, Hagerman 0
Santa Rosa 7, Fort Sumner 6
Melrose 64, Springer 8
Clovis Christian 84,...
Two shot to death in Clovis
September 26th, 2008
A Clovis man and a Lubbock woman were shot to death late Thursday night and police continued their hunt for a suspect into Friday.
The shootings occurred as the victims traveled near Charlot...
Sept. 26, 1965
September 26th, 2008
El Llano Archaeology Society opened an exhibit at the Portales National Bank displaying spear points, knives and other artifacts found at the Sam Sander's gravel pit, now known as the Bla...
Hospital developing disaster plan
September 25th, 2008
Staff at Roosevelt General Hospital are working to prepare a county and community disaster plan that will be the model for the state.
The Portales-based hospital was chosen in March by...
Two escapees arraigned in district court
September 25th, 2008
Two of four captured Clovis escapees were arraigned Thursday in district court.
Javier Zapata, 19, and Raynaldo Jeremy Enriquez, 19, are each facing more than four years imprisonment f...
It's Their Job: Betsy Niece
September 25th, 2008
Job: Administrative assistant for Tucker Renovations, Inc.
Time on Job: 11 years
Background: Niece received an associate degree from Clovis Community College. She has help...
Abilene Christian takes Zias in three games
September 25th, 2008
ABILENE, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University’s volleyball team entered Lone Star Conference South Division play on a bit of a roll Thursday night, but the Zias couldn’t keep it...
Events Calendar Sept. 26
September 25th, 2008
Saturday
National Day of Action — City-wide clean-up day, clean up adopted highway miles. Information: 356-6662 or www.portalesnm.org
Star gazing — 7:30...
Tucumcari man charged in child's death
September 25th, 2008
TUCUMCARI — A Tucumcari man has been charged with an open count of murder in connection with the death of a 2-year-old boy, a spokesman for the State Police said.
Marcos Martinez...
Editorial: Risk-takers should suffer consequences
September 25th, 2008
The city of Galveston, Texas, has asked Congress for $2.2 billion to repair hurricane damage to the island city’s port, rebuild infrastructure and housing, restore beaches and give grants to...
LSC/SSC Soccer and LSC Cross Country Update
September 25th, 2008
Soccer standingsAll Times MDTMenSOUTHWEST SOCCER CONFERENCE Conf. All W-L-T W-L-TW...
Sept. 25, 1956
September 25th, 2008
"They Won't Forget," starring Lana Turner, and "Black Legion," featuring Humphrey Bogart, were showing at the Varsity Drive-In Theatre....
Area residents react to bailout discussion
September 24th, 2008
Residents agree presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain should get to work on a potential solution to the country’s recent economic meltdown.
Citizens are divided on...
Local Briefs Sept. 25
September 24th, 2008
National Day of Action slated
The city of Portales is encouraging citizens and local groups particpate in community service projects for National Day of Action on Saturday.
...
Report: Escaped inmates stole key
September 24th, 2008
CLOVIS — Inmates who escaped from the Curry County jail last month likely took a key left in the lock of a door to an area housing pipes without officers who were working on a plumbing repair...
Zias rally for win at home
September 24th, 2008
Freshman Jessica King posted 17 kills and three block solos while senior Nicole Vanderploeg and sophomore Veronica Valdez had double-doubles Tuesday night as Eastern New Mexico University rallied f...
MainStreet seeks city council's permission for Beer and Nut festival
September 24th, 2008
The Portales City Council is considering approval of a resolution that will allow a downtown Beer and Nut festival.
The topic was discussed at Tuesday’s City Council meeting and...
ENMU Briefs, Sept. 24
September 24th, 2008
Storyteller to share Hispanic talesHispanic Affairs at Eastern New Mexico University and the New Mexico Humanities Council are sponsoring Paulette Atencio, a professional bilingual sto...
Floyd News, Sept. 24
September 24th, 2008
TransitionsBirthdays and AnniversariesWednesday — Fred PattersonFriday — Christy Rippee Gainer; Chek RippeeMonday — Cress HarveyUpcom...
Financial rescue plan must not allow undue risk
September 24th, 2008
Last week the financial industry was exposed as much more vulnerable to what might have seemed like ephemeral economic developments than almost anybody — including most in the industry &mdash...
Baseball's Griffey still scores with fans
September 24th, 2008
The Kid could do no wrong.
For baseball fans who grew up in the 1990s, Ken Griffey Jr. was the best baseball player in the world. He homered in his first major league at-bat, and follo...
Sept. 24, 1942
September 24th, 2008
Mrs. Walker Hubbard, matron of a local children's home, was the guest speaker at the Women's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church meeting, stressing the value a "women has in preparing he...
Sept. 23, 1956
September 23rd, 2008
Portales Drug ran an ad in the Portales Daily News, advertising a new lipstick that "won't come off on cigarettes!"...
Greyhound cowboys claim third place
September 22nd, 2008
Junior cowboy Cole Jackson helped the Eastern New Mexico Greyhound rodeo team secure a third place finish at the weekend’s College Daze Rodeo at Portales’ Lewis Cooper Arena.
It's Their Job: Danette McGuire
September 22nd, 2008
Name: Danette McGuire
Job: Career development coordinator, a new position at the Counseling and Career Services at Eastern New Mexico University.
Background: McGu...
City holding workshop on water reuse
September 22nd, 2008
The city of Portales is exploring all options for effective water use — and reuse.
City council members will hold a 5 p.m. workshop today at city hall to explore water reuse and how it...
Sept. 23, 2008 Anniversaries
September 22nd, 2008
Dickenson
Jim and Joanne (Miller) Dickenson of Melrose celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday at the Melrose Senior Citizens Center.
The celebration was hosted by the...
College professors take part in national program on history
September 22nd, 2008
It’s not often that the teacher becomes the student, but it’s been happening for the past two summers in Portales.
As part of a U.S. Department of Education program, Eastern New...
Residents unsure how federal bailout will work
September 22nd, 2008
The financial markets reflected a general feeling of unease and skepticism felt by many over the government’s proposed $700 billion bailout plan to buy bank’s mortgage debts.
Wor...
Sept. 22, 1970
September 22nd, 2008
Portales News-Tribune reported that a 16-year-old was arrested after being seen driving a stolen car. A police officer followed the car, and after the driver did not respond when the he signaled to...
Sept. 21, 1933
September 21st, 2008
Coyotes had become a problem to area farmers, and an editorial in the Portales News-Tribune suggested poisoning them. “A systematic poisoning of these pests would save the poultrymen and live...
Lions hustle Hounds in LSC crossover
September 20th, 2008
COMMERCE, Texas — Junior wide receiver Willie Thornton caught four touchdown passes, including a 98-yarder on the first play after an Eastern New Mexico University punt was downed at the 2, a...
Clovis takes disheartening loss on road
September 20th, 2008
ARTESIA — Of itself, a two-goal loss isn’t necessarily that devestating.
When it comes against an opponent which has already lost 10-0 to each of your two district rivals, it tak...
Clovis volleyball squad takes third place
September 20th, 2008
SANTA FE — Clovis High’s volleyball team came out sluggish Saturday, but the Lady Wildcats bounced back in time to salvage third place in the Tournament of Champions.
Clovis lost...
Wildcat boys win in Carlsbad, girls place third
September 20th, 2008
CARLSBAD — Clovis High’s boys have rounded into shape pretty well early in the season.
Now coach Mike Hankins says he doesn’t want the Wildcats to peak too soon.
The...
Livestock board omits horse tax
September 20th, 2008
Horse owners in eastern New Mexico can look forward to a tax break this year due to an oversight by the New Mexico Livestock Board.
Because of an accounting error, there will be no liv...
Financial advisors: Stay in market
September 20th, 2008
Remember to have a long-term view.
That’s the advice area financial advisors are giving their clients as daily news coverage highlights financial woes in the U.S. markets.
Events Calendar Sept. 21
September 20th, 2008
Monday
Peanut Field Day — 8-8:30 a.m. Registration at Eastern New Mexico University Farm in Portales. Tour of ENMU farm, followed by tour of Joel Shearer Farm near Texico....
Police Blotter
September 20th, 2008
The following is a sampling of calls received over the past week by Portales Police dispatchers. According to the reports:Sept. 9
• At 12:47 p.m., one subject w...
Friday area prep football capsules
September 20th, 2008
Muleshoe 63, Crane 41Records: Muleshoe 4-0, Crane 3-1.Difference: Muleshoe, ranked No.13 in Class 2A, scored 28 straight points in the third and fourth quarter to pull awa...
Clovis reaches semis
September 20th, 2008
SANTA FE — The Clovis High volleyball team rolled into the semifinals of the Tournament of Champions Friday night, posting a 25-16, 25-16, 25-23 win over Santa Fe High.
The Lady Wildca...
Rams rout Raton 64-21
September 20th, 2008
RATON — Senior quarterback Michael Trujillo ran for two touchdowns and passed for four Friday night as the Portales Rams rolled over Raton 64-21.
Portales (3-1), playing its thir...
Sept. 20, 1966
September 20th, 2008
An automobile accident occurred between a Dora school bus and a pickup truck north of Causey on a foggy morning. There were no children on the bus and no injuries were reported....
Clovis hires city engineer
September 19th, 2008
The city of Clovis has hired a Jacksonville, Fla., man to fill the newly created city engineer position that oversees the Public Works Department.
Justin Howalt will begin work Jan. 5, accor...
Regents vote in support of bond
September 19th, 2008
The Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents on Friday voted
in favor of a resolution supporting Government Obligation Bond D.
The bond will be on the Nov. 4 election ballot. It would...
Rattlers fall to Capitan in injury-shortened contest
September 19th, 2008
Trailing 40-20, the Tucumcari Rattlers called the game early in the fourth quarter after a Rattler went down with an injury.
"I spoke with the coaching staff and we felt that it was th...
Prep football scores
September 19th, 2008
Local
Clovis 8, La Cueva 7
Portales 64, Raton 21
Capitan 40, Tucumcari 20
Melrose 60, Gateway Christian 44
Bovina 34, Dimmitt 26
Muleshoe 63, Crane...
Rams face familiar foe in Raton tonight
September 19th, 2008
Portales and Raton may be separated by quite a few miles, but the teams have developed a bit of a rivalry over the past few years.
They’ll renew it tonight when they match 2-1 re...
Clovis gets ready for plenty of bull
September 19th, 2008
Sometimes it’s not easy working your way to the top of the Professional Bull Riders circuit.
Just ask cousins Sterling Bowers and Rusty Patrick, a pair of Texico residents, who r...
Sept 19, 1958
September 19th, 2008
The Portales High School Ram Marching Band was to perform a half-time performance at the Portales-Clayton football game with the theme “Salute to the Service Clubs,” because the local c...
Wildcats welcome La Cueva
September 18th, 2008
After losing a two-touchdown lead two weeks ago, and taking a lead they couldn’t possibly lose last week, the Clovis Wildcats don’t plan on having much of a lead — or much of a de...
Local doctor arrested on drug charges
September 18th, 2008
A Portales doctor was arrested Thursday in Belen on a charge of trafficking methadone, according to the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office.Dr. Patricia Green, 54, operates the Sparrow Fa...
Events Calendar Sept. 19
September 18th, 2008
Friday
ENMU Board of Regents — 9:30 a.m. Regents Room, ENMU.
WPA exhibit opening reception — Noon-5 p.m. District courtroom, courthouse.
Ph...
Local Briefs Sept. 19
September 18th, 2008
Four-way stop planned
The city of Portales will place a four-way stop at the intersection of 17th Street and Avenue D on Monday.
The four-way stop is needed because...
In Tribute: 'Tommy' Bull
September 18th, 2008
C.T. “Tommy” Bull was remembered by friends and family as a dedicated family man and law enforcement officer, and a lover of kids, animals and pranks.
Bull, a retired Clovi...
Judicial committee recommends retention of judges
September 18th, 2008
The Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission has recommended all four judges in the 9th Judicial District be retained by voters in the upcoming elections.
Four of the district’...
Charges filed in assault case
September 18th, 2008
The Portales Police Department issued a warrant Thursday for a 27-year-old Portales man accused of assaulting an acquaintance of his ex-girlfriend, according to PPD Capt. Lonnie Berry.
Editorial: U.S. Constitution offers freedom for civilized society
September 18th, 2008
Members of the Constitutional Convention signed the Constitution 221 years ago this week, on Sept. 17, 1787.
A 2004 law that established Constitution Day requires all government-funded...
Guest Column: Ute Water Pipeline vital for future
September 18th, 2008
The Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System, also known as the Ute Water Pipeline Project, is the most important issue facing the communities of Curry and Roosevelt counties. The need for this...
Prep football capsules
September 18th, 2008
Melrose at Gateway Christian When: 7 p.m. Friday in RoswellRecords: Melrose 3-0, Gateway Christian 3-0.Last week: Melrose shut out Tatum 40-0; Gateway...
Wolverines mull over scoring mark
September 18th, 2008
Nearly a week after hitting the century mark, Texico coach Mike Prokop still isn’t sure how he’d avoid it.
“I’m still scratching my head, trying to figure out what to...
Sept 18, 1974
September 18th, 2008
The Portales News Tribune reported that two men, one a student from ENMU, entered guilty pleas before District Judge James C. Compton on grand jury indictments for selling marijuana....
Congress approves defense bill
September 17th, 2008
The Senate passed a defense bill Wednesday that includes $26 million in funding for construction projects at Cannon Air Force Base.
The bill cleared the Senate 88-8 despite Republican...
Schools observe Constitution Week
September 17th, 2008
Portales students from kindergarten through college are learning more about the U.S. Constitution this week.
“All students, especially during an election year, need to understand...
Local Brief Sept. 18
September 17th, 2008
Peanut Field Day set for Monday
The Agricultural Science Center of Clovis will have its annual Peanut Field Day on Monday.
Registration will be at Eastern Ne...
Floyd News
September 17th, 2008
Transitions
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Thursday — Tait Nall
Friday — Bruce Lee
Monday — Darwin and Sheri Chenault
Events Calendar Sept. 18
September 17th, 2008
Friday
ENMU Board of Regents — 9:30 a.m. Regents Room, ENMU.
WPA exhibit opening reception — Noon-5 p.m. District courtroom, courthouse.
Ph...
Sept. 17, 1948
September 17th, 2008
An ad in the Portales Daily News for “Johnny Rose’s Western Band,” which would be performing at the Roller Rink, stated that “Young and old alike enjoy dancing to real Weste...
Cowgirls sweep Zias
September 17th, 2008
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Ashley Murray collected 11 kills and Kristina Petty added 10 kills and four aces Tuesday night as New Mexico Highlands posted a 25-12, 25-17, 25-17 victory over Easter...
Lone Star Conference Weekly Football Update
September 17th, 2008
StandingsAll Times MDTSouth Division Div. All W-L W-LTarleton State 0-0 ...
Lady Rockets sweep Portales
September 17th, 2008
Portales’ lack of floor experience showed during the Lady Rams home volleyball opener Tuesday night against Goddard, as the Lady Rockets won in three games 25-17, 25-22, 25-11.
&...
Cannon implements energy-efficient measures
September 16th, 2008
It may take one bulb at a time but Cannon Air Force Base officials are attempting to cut its energy consumption.
Cannon on Tuesday launched the Energy Star Operation Change Out, a nati...
ENMU celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
September 16th, 2008
The Hispanic Affairs Office at Eastern New Mexico University is holding 20 events in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Multicultural Affairs Director Diana Cordova believes it is...
Local Brief Sept. 17
September 16th, 2008
Hospital offers smoking cessation
Roosevelt General Hospital is holding its second free eight-week Smoking Cessation class starting Oct. 7.
The class from 5:15-7:15...
Events Calendar Sept. 17
September 16th, 2008
Wednesday
AARP — 2 p.m. in the board room of the Community Services Center, 1100 Community Way. Tony Gennaro will present a program on birds of Portales. The meeting is op...
Sept. 16, 1909
September 16th, 2008
Portales Sanitarium ran an ad in the Portales Times as “a modern, ethically conducted, homelike institution, for medical and surgical cases, obstetrics and diseases of women.”...
Zias routed by West Texas
September 15th, 2008
The Eastern New Mexico University Zia soccer team began its Lone Star Conference schedule with a 7-1 loss to the defending LSC champion West Texas A&M Lady Buffs Monday afternoon in Canyon, TX....
Lady Buffs snap Zias three game win streak
September 15th, 2008
The Eastern New Mexico University Zia soccer team began its Lone Star Conference schedule with a 7-1 loss to the defending LSC champion West Texas A&M Lady Buffs Monday afternoon in Canyon, TX....
Roosevelt County crews help out with Ike's effects
September 15th, 2008
Three Roosevelt County emergency medical technicians are scheduled to return soon from aiding in the Hurricane Ike recovery effort.
Rhonda Gorrell of Dora, Apple Wood of Causey and Wil...
Sept. 15, 1939
September 15th, 2008
New Mexico Governor John E. Miles and his wife were guests of honor at the Roosevelt County Fair and spoke at Eastern New Mexico College, their first visit to Portales....
Sept. 14, 1979
September 14th, 2008
A civil rights hearing was held at ENMU, which gave “members of the community a chance to speak on issues of civil rights that affect them,” wrote the Portales News-Tribune....
Savage Storm uses big third quarter to beat Hounds
September 14th, 2008
DURANT, Okla. — Shut out through a half, Southeastern Oklahoma scored four times in the first 10-plus minutes of the third quarter Saturday and the Savage Storm went on to a 29-14 Lone Star C...
Library News
September 13th, 2008
The following books are now available at the Portales Public Library:"Beneath the Surface" by Michael Phelps with Brian Cazeneuve is Phelp’s account of his journey from youthful s...
Nurse nominated for award
September 13th, 2008
Tawnya Burton, a registered nurse and clinical coordinator for SANE of the 9th Judicial District, has been nominated for the New Mexico Nursing Excellence award sponsored by the Center for New Mexi...
Creative Living Sept. 14
September 13th, 2008
Information on machine embroidery, cleaning tips and twin-needle sewing will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at noon Tuesday and on at 2 p.m. Saturday.
Sewing e...
Researchers study canola as viable crop
September 13th, 2008
Researchers at the New Mexico State University Science Center in Clovis said canola would be a viable crop in High Plains because it can be used for biodiesel production and as dairy feed.
Editorial: North Korea's stability at stake with ill leader
September 13th, 2008
The health status of North Korean “Dear Leader” Kim Jong-il is still a matter of speculation.
The South Korean intelligence service, which tends to keep up with such matter...
Hurricane Ike raises fears for Gulf cities
September 13th, 2008
“Isaac was alone in the water. His family was gone. He flailed his arms and reached deep under water and kicked his legs to feel for soft things, clothing, someone alive. He felt only squa...
Letters to the Editor Sept. 14
September 13th, 2008
Community organizers vital for change
One really has to wonder about the Republican party after its national convention. Speaker Rudy Giuliani brought up the topic of community...
Local Briefs Sept. 14
September 13th, 2008
Fire department hosts blood drive
The Portales Fire Department, 301 S. Ave. C, will host a blood drive from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in the donor bus. A $20 Walmart gift card will be t...
Events Calendar Sept. 14
September 13th, 2008
Sunday
Diez y Seis de Septiembre (Dia de Familia) — 10 a.m. to evening, Lindsey Park
Monday
Roosevelt County Democratic Women — Noon...
Police Blotter
September 13th, 2008
The following is a sampling of calls received over the past week by Portales Police dispatchers. According to the reports:Sept. 2
• At 1:07 p.m., a caller repor...
Marriage Licenses
September 13th, 2008
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from Aug. 8 through Aug. 28:Kendal James Leonhardt, 29, to Christine Alicia Young, 22, both of Portales.Dona...
Calendar Sept. 14
September 13th, 2008
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...
Post-partum depression often requires treatment
September 13th, 2008
I recently received a touching letter from a woman struggling with post-partum depression. She mentioned that some days she can’t wait for night to come so that she can close her eyes again a...
Sept. 13, 1956
September 13th, 2008
An “attendance crusade” opened in Portales when area churches came together to set attendance goals for the following ten weeks....
Ike forces ENMU football time change
September 12th, 2008
Southeastern Oklahoma isn’t taking any chances.
The school decided Friday to move its start time for today’s Lone Star Conference crossover football game against Eastern Ne...
Zias rout Wayland Baptist 6-2
September 12th, 2008
Sophomore defender Christie Nylaan scored off a corner kick by junior Kim Anaya in the first minute and the Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer team never looked back on Friday, beat...
National Guardsmen returning
September 12th, 2008
ALBUQUERQUE — More than 400 New Mexico National Guardsmen are returning from their 12-day deployment to Louisiana, according to a press release.
The guardsman, including 37 from the Cl...
Food donations exceed 3,600
September 12th, 2008
More than 3,600 cans and non-perishable food items were donated to area food banks as part of this year's United Way Campaign kickoff events held Thursday in Clovis and Friday in Portales, accordin...
Clovis High band holding march-a-thon
September 12th, 2008
Clovis High School Band will hold its annual march-a-thon starting at 8 a.m. today at Clovis High School.
The band will march eight miles from the high school to Marshall Middle School to Yu...
Farwell man dies in tractor accident
September 12th, 2008
A 34-year-old Farwell man died Thursday night in a tractor accident northeast of the city, according to Parmer County Sheriff Randy Geries.
Jason Crume died from injuries he su...
Prep football scores
September 12th, 2008
Area
Clovis 41, Highland 6Texico 101, Loving 0Fort Sumner 58, Capitan 8Melrose 40,Tatum 0Clovis Christian 42, Valley Christian 12Bovina 22, Farwell 20
Sept. 12, 1941
September 12th, 2008
Portales prepared for a state-wide blackout, in which Flying Fortress bombers of the U.S. Army were to fly over the city, making New Mexico the first state to participate in a mock invasion during...
Football Friday night stat central
September 11th, 2008
Prep summariesFriday
Clovis 41, Highland 6Clovis 0 21 13 7 — ...
Editorial: Swing voters need more from McCain
September 11th, 2008
Well, Sen. John McCain has largely succeeded in his mission to firmly claim control of the Republican Party and to give his campaign the largest possible boost going into the fall contest for the W...
Events Calendar Sept. 12
September 11th, 2008
Friday
United Way Campaign Kick-off — 7:30-9 a.m. on the square. Free doughnuts, canned food drive.
Sunday
Diez y Seis de Septiembre (Dia...
Flash flood watch issued
September 11th, 2008
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a flash flood watch for Curry, Quay, De Baca and Roosevelt counties through Friday afternoon.
Moisture from the remnants of Tropical St...
Sept. 11, 1960
September 11th, 2008
Varsity Drive-In Theatre ran an ad in the Portales News-Tribune that read, “Thanks to the teen-agers of our community for their loyal patronage.”...
Debate team numbers spike from offseason recruiting
September 10th, 2008
Word of mouth travels fast, especially within the walls of Portales High School.
When PHS students heard that four members of their debate team competed in the national competition last spri...
Cell phone switch taking place next month
September 10th, 2008
Phone companies are offering to reprogram cell phones for free to help subscribers in Clovis and Portales adjust to the permanent switch to the 575 area code that takes effect next month.
Ab...
Lady Cats roll past Santa Fe High
September 9th, 2008
SANTA FE — The Clovis High Lady Wildcats took advantage of a young Santa Fe High squad Tuesday night, riding a fast start to a 25-13, 25-13, 25-22 victory over the Lady Demons.
Senior...
Bobcats coast past Lady Cats
September 9th, 2008
ALBUQUERQUE — The Bosque Bobcats proved to be a little to much for the Clovis High girls soccer team Tuesday.
Bosque poured in seven goals in the first half and cruised to a 9-1 victor...
Cards shuffle Rams and Lady Rams soccer
September 9th, 2008
The Portales Ram and Lady Ram soccer squads are still a work in progress, and according to their coaches, they’re getting better with every game.
The Portales boys and girls were...
LSC Weekly Volleyball Update
September 9th, 2008
StandingsAll Times MDT Conf. All W-L W-LMidwestern State 0-0 9-0
Wayland Baptist charges back to beat Zias
September 9th, 2008
PLAINVIEW, Texas — After three tight games, Wayland Baptist overcame a 2-1 deficit with a dominating fourth set Tuesday night and the unbeaten Pioneers went on to a 26-28, 25-20, 23-25, 25-7,...
Sept. 10, 1933
September 9th, 2008
Portales Valley News reported that the new pastor of the Methodist church, Rev. R. F. Davis, would be preaching the following Sunday, his sermon entitled “Forward March.”...
City to observe 9-11
September 9th, 2008
Portales residents are planning a local remembrance service Thursday morning in the Portales National Bank to mark the seventh anniversary of Sept. 11.
This service is to honor the fir...
Local guardsman assists Hurricane Gustav victims
September 9th, 2008
As part of his mission in the New Mexico National Guard, Sgt. 1st Class Terry Stevens of Portales is in Louisiana with 400 other New Mexico guardsmen deployed to regions affected by Hurricane Gusta...
Events Calendar Sept. 10
September 9th, 2008
Thursday
9-11 Memorial Ceremony — 7:30 a.m. Portales National Bank parking lot
Portales Farmers Market — 5 p.m. First Street and Avenue B
U...
Sanity wins on football field this week
September 9th, 2008
I never have and probably never will meet Chris Jones, but the man has inspired me in his “Complaints: Football Coaches” column.“I’m not sure when, exactly,” Jon...
Editorial: Drastic reform could help avert Japanese crisis
September 9th, 2008
Last month, Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda resigned suddenly, leaving the ruling Liberal Democratic Party somewhat adrift and the government tied in knots as the economy drifts toward recessi...
Sept. 9, 1926
September 9th, 2008
• The Portales Valley News reported that educational exhibits were taking precedent at New Mexico county fairs, becoming more popular than carnival rides.• White Front Garage...
Hounds, Zias sweep soccer openers
September 8th, 2008
Sophomore forward Emerson Rodrigues scored a pair of goals Sunday to help the Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team blank Colorado Christian 3-0 at the ENMU pitch.
ENMU...
AFSOC proposes creating intelligence squadron at Cannon
September 8th, 2008
Air Force Special Operations Command officials are proposing to create a new intelligence squadron at Cannon Air Force Base later this year, according to AFSOC officials.
Plans are dev...
Fall semester enrollment up at ENMU
September 8th, 2008
Eastern New Mexico University’s fall enrollment is up 2.9 percent, according to a university press release.
Enrollment at the four-year school grew from 4,180 in 2007 to 4,300 th...
Events Calendar Sept. 9
September 8th, 2008
Thursday
Portales Farmers Market — 5 p.m., First Street and Avenue B
United Way of Eastern New Mexico Block Party — 5 to 7 p.m. United Way, 215 Main, Cl...
Floyd News
September 8th, 2008
Transitions
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Last week:
Saturday — Chance Essary (6 years old)
Sunday — Colby Whitecotton
ENMU Briefs
September 8th, 2008
Student job fair
A part-time job fair will be held from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Zia Room of the Campus Union Building. Local businesses that will be represented include...
Sept 8, 1948
September 8th, 2008
In two classified ads, Bob Sartain and H.A. Bryant were told they won complimentary tickets to see “Tarzan and the Mermaids” showing at the Yam Theater....
CHS runners second, fourth at Plainview
September 7th, 2008
PLAINVIEW, Texas — Running a bit shorthanded, Clovis High’s cross country teams finished second (girls) and fourth (boys) in the Plainview Invitational on Saturday.
The girls wer...
Saturday prep summary
September 7th, 2008
Clovis Christian 24, Springer 12Records: Clovis Christian 1-1, Springer 0-2.Turning point: Clovis Christian stopped Springer four times from the 1-yard line in the final m...
Zia volleyball splits four tourney games down the middle
September 6th, 2008
SEASIDE, Calif. — Eastern New Mexico University finished 2-2 after losing twice on Saturday in a volleyball tournament being hosted by Cal State Monterey Bay.
Late Saturday, the...
Sept. 7, 1954
September 6th, 2008
Mac's Drive In advertised their Mexican plate which included an enchilada, tamale with chile, 'toastada', and taquita, all for 49 cents....
Schools’ policy on piercings being questioned
September 6th, 2008
A Portales resident will speak before the Portales School Board on Monday advocating for a change to the dress code of Portales Municipal Schools.
Nkoshe Seales, of Portales, wil...
Local Briefs Sept. 7, 2008
September 6th, 2008
Udall to host Academy Day at PHS
U.S. Rep. Tom Udall, D-N.M., will be hosting Academy Day at Portales High School from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday.
The purpose o...
Events Calendar Sept. 7, 2008
September 6th, 2008
TodayCurry County Trade Days and garage sale — Noon to 5 p.m. Outside spaces available to sell garage sale items for $10 per day. Information: 762-8827.
Monday
Civilian employment at CAFB higher than expected
September 6th, 2008
Cannon Air Force Base maintained a higher than expected civilian workforce during its transition to a special operations wing.
The Civil Service workforce at Cannon dropped from 730 in...
Magistrate Court
September 6th, 2008
The following dispositions have been filed in Roosevelt County Magistrate Court. According to the reports:• Christopher Furrow, 18, entered a plea of guilty to the charge of minor...
Police Blotter
September 6th, 2008
The following is a sampling of calls received over the past week by Portales Police dispatchers. According to the reports:Aug. 29
• At 1:55 a.m., a caller reporte...
Turning the page on newspaper career
September 6th, 2008
I’ve turned over a dozen ways in my mind to write this column but none of them quite work so maybe I’ll just go for the straight-to-the-point summary lead.
After more than...
Editorial: Bush plays losing hand with Russia
September 6th, 2008
President Bush has proposed sending $1 billion in economic and humanitarian aid to Georgia to help that small country on Russia’s border rebuild after its disastrous war with Russia last mont...
Motherhood plays strong part in politics
September 6th, 2008
It seems that parenting has become a hot ticket when it comes to politics. This has always been the case in one way or another.
A single candidate has always been viewed with suspicion...
Friday night stat central
September 6th, 2008
Fort Sumner 35, Clayton 0
Clayton 0 0 0 0 — 0Fort Sumner 6 10 7 12 — 35
Scoring summaryFirst quarterFS &m...
Floyd routed by Gateway Christian, Logan wins big
September 6th, 2008
The Gateway Christian Warriors defeated the Floyd Broncos Friday night 50-8.
The Warriors quickly jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter and extended their lead to 28-8 at half-time....
Hounds drop soccer opener to Hilltoppers
September 6th, 2008
St. Edward’s got a goal each from four players Friday and spoiled the season opener for the Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team, beating the Greyhounds 4-0 at the ENMU pitch...
Zias post two wins in California tourney
September 6th, 2008
SEASIDE, Calif. — The Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team picked up its first two wins of the season Friday in the Cal State-Monterey Bay Tournament.
The Zias (2-4) swept Wil...
Rattlers improve to 1-1 with a 29-14 win against Colts
September 5th, 2008
The Tucumcari Rattlers beat New Mexico Military Institute 29-14 Friday to pick up their first win of the season.
Fourth-quarter defensive efforts by the (1-1) Rattlers aided in their victory...
Chief candidates narrowed down
September 5th, 2008
The list of police chief finalists is down to three, City Manager Joe Thomas said on Friday.
Face-to-face interviews will be conducted Monday with Interim Police
Chief Michael Ingram of Clov...
Reward leading to fugitives' capture increased
September 5th, 2008
The rewards for information leading to the capture of two escaped Curry County inmates has been increased, according to the district attorney’s office.
The Curry County Crime Stoppers...
Area National Guard members giving aid in Louisiana
September 5th, 2008
Army National Guard members from Clovis and Portales are in Louisiana to help out in the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav.
Among the more than 500 personnel sent were 90 assigned to the 717th
B...
Muleshoe leads Rams at half
September 5th, 2008
Muleshoe scored on the final play of the first half and leads Portales 41-28.
Both teams are 1-0....
Prep football scores
September 5th, 2008
Eldorado 22, Clovis 21 (OT)
Muleshoe 63, Portales 35
Texico 34, Springlake-Earth 12
Fort Sumner 35, Clayton 0
Melrose 68, Menaul 0
Farwell 16, Plains 13
Su...
Hounds look for improvement in home opener
September 5th, 2008
Mark Ribaudo knew there would be some kinks going from Eastern New Mexico University’s traditional triple-option look to a spread offense.
The Greyhounds hope they’ve got some of...
Clovis fan feels divided loyalties against Eldorado
September 5th, 2008
At every home game for the Clovis football team, Mark Mitchell’s job is to wait for a Wildcats’ score. When it happens, Mitchell ignites a small but powerfully loud cannon as part of a...
Rams, Mules look to build on openers
September 5th, 2008
Muleshoe and Portales were impressive in season-opening victories last week. Both are hoping to carry their momentum into tonight’s 6:30 p.m. (MDT) meeting at Muleshoe.
They may be loo...
Friday area prep football capsules
September 5th, 2008
Menaul at MelroseWhen: 7 p.m. todayRecords: Menaul 0-0, Melrose 1-0Last week: Menaul did not play. Melrose beat Magdalena 52-16.Last meeting: 200...
Goddard rallies, knocks off Lady Cats
September 4th, 2008
ROSWELL — The Clovis High volleyball team got off to a fast start Thursday night against Roswell Goddard, but it didn’t last.
The Lady Rockets, ranked second in Class 4A, stormed...
Cancer program airs tonight
September 4th, 2008
A special program on the impact of cancer in America airing tonight on all three major networks will hit home for many eastern New Mexico families.
Between 1995 and 2004, there h...
TB testing expected for state’s cattle
September 4th, 2008
By Chelle Delaney
Quay County Sun
Mandatory bovine tuberculosis testing is expected to be extended to the whole state starting next week, according to the state veterinarian and offic...
Charges pending in Clovis shooting incident
September 4th, 2008
Clovis police have interviewed a 17-year-old suspect they believe shot several rounds toward a busy fast-food restaurant on Wednesday afternoon, according to a police press release issued Thursday...
Local Briefs Sept. 5
September 4th, 2008
Fletcher fund established
A fund has been established at the Portales National Bank to benefit Dora School student Lance Fletcher, according to bank officials.Fletcher is receivi...
Events Calendar Sept. 5
September 4th, 2008
Friday
Cannon Air Force Base First Friday— 5-8 p.m., The Landing, reservations/information 784-2853
Saturday
Curry County Trade Days and garage sale &md...
FOOTBALL CONTEST:
September 4th, 2008
Play our Pigskin Payoff contest. Free $10 gas card awarded weekly!...
Sept. 4, 1945
September 4th, 2008
Business manager of Vernon Record and the Vernon radio Station, KVWC at Vernon, Texas, W.R. Dixon, was in the area visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Dixon, of Elida and his brother, Buster Di...
Food ministries change name
September 3rd, 2008
Outreach food ministries in Portales and Clovis have changed providers and will no longer operate under the name Angel Food Ministries.
The Portales program is now called the First Bap...
Police investigate shooting report at Clovis restaurant
September 3rd, 2008
Shots were fired, but no injuries were reported during an incident at Clovis' Kentucky Fried Chicken on Wednesday afternoon.
A KFC manager said the shooting occurred near the restauran...
Escapees' story on TV Saturday
September 3rd, 2008
After a week's delay, the Fox television show “America's Most Wanted” will air an in-depth segment featuring the August 24 escape of eight Curry County inmates on Saturday, according to...
ENMU-Portales nursing receives $691,000 grant
September 3rd, 2008
The New Mexico Higher Education Department recently awarded a $691,000 grant to the nursing program at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales.
Leslie Paternoster, director of...
Portales receives Hubbard grant
September 3rd, 2008
The city of Portales received a grant in the amount of $10,000 from the R.D. and Joan Dale Hubbard Foundation for the summer physical education and recreation program. This is the second year ...
Events Calendar 9-4
September 3rd, 2008
TodayFriends of Library meeting — Noon, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B.Saturday Curry County Trade Days and garage sale — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Outside spaces avail...
Hound soccer defense a team strength
September 2nd, 2008
Even though he’s inheriting a team from previous coach Carlos Elizondo, Eastern New Mexico University’s Harold Munoz isn’t exactly coming into the season blind.
The G...
LSC Football Weekly Update
September 2nd, 2008
StandingsSouth Division Div. All W-L W-LAbilene Christian 0-0 1-0...
Sept. 3, 1979
September 2nd, 2008
Portales News-Tribune reported that KENM-TV-FM went on air five years to the minute from the time its parent station began its operation....
Fairboard seeks new building
September 2nd, 2008
Roosevelt County commissioners are behind exploring the possibility of a building multi-purpose building at the Roosevelt County fairgrounds.
“When you go to the fair everything...
Church gets nod from council
September 2nd, 2008
The Portales City Council voted Tuesday to approve a special use permit that will allow the University Drive Church of Christ to build a new church on U.S. 70.
The proposed building wo...
More than $41,000 raised locally for MDA
September 2nd, 2008
More than $41,000 was raised in August in eastern New Mexico to aid in the research for muscular dystrophy, according to officials.
The funds were being raised in conjunction with the...
Airman center under construction at Cannon
September 2nd, 2008
Cannon officials are consolidating dining, recreation and services venues in one 28,000-square-foot building in anticipation of more airmen coming to Cannon Air Force Base.
Tentatively...
Events Calendar Sept. 3, 2008
September 2nd, 2008
TodayGood Neighbor Day — All day, Hestands Floral and Gifts, 813 S. Second St. benefitting Food Bank of New Mexico. Information: 356-6951Blood Drive — 8:30 a.m. to 2...
Local Briefs Sept. 3, 2008
September 2nd, 2008
Library Friends to meet Thursday
The Friends of the Portales Public Library will be holding a meeting to discuss the February 2009 digital television conversion. The disc...
Yellowjackets shut out Zias
September 1st, 2008
BILLINGS, Mont. — Montana State-Billings’ Kari Foreman scored on a rebound shot from in front of the Eastern New Mexico University net about midway through the opening half Sunday, and...
Search for escapees ongoing
September 1st, 2008
The search for four escaped inmates is ongoing a week after eight men cut a hole in the roof of the jail and shimmied up plumbing pipes to freedom.
Still at large are convicted murderer Edwa...
Jail administrator position open for applicants
September 1st, 2008
County Manager Lance Pyle said the position of Curry County Adult Detention Center administrator would be opened for applicants Wednesday.
Pyle said he has also appointed Curry County Sherif...
Museum includes "note-worthy" equipment
September 1st, 2008
Norman Petty is known around the world for helping launch the careers of some famous musicians.
But did you know Petty graduated from Clovis High School in 1945?
It says so right in t...
Vee established as festival fan favorite
September 1st, 2008
Though not a direct product of Clovis’ Norman Petty Studios himself, Bobby Vee has certainly become a favorite of Clovis Music Festival organizers in recent years.
A regular performer...
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