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Jury hands down guilty verdict in 1993 slaying
September 30th, 2010
A jury has convicted 38-year-old Arnoldo Navarette of first degree murder in the May 1993 shooting death of Reynaldo “Rey” Ornelas.
The guilty verdict was handed down around 4 p....
ENMU awarded grant for role as Hispanic-serving institution
September 30th, 2010
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Eastern New Mexico University a $2.873 million grant over five years for its role as a Hispanic-serving institution.
The four-year college will u...
Comic changes coming
September 30th, 2010
We know change is hard. But after more than a decade of nearly the same Sunday comics lineup, we believe it is time to introduce some new features.
Beginning Sunday, old standards such as Pe...
DoD awards local construction company contract
September 30th, 2010
The Department of Defense has chosen a Clovis construction company to create a 242,000 square foot load apron for the AC-130 aircraft.
Nick Griego and Sons Construction has been awarded a $6...
Run to God’s wings
September 30th, 2010
Each day we write the pages of our lives. In writing those pages, you will feel a myriad of emotions. Some pages would be about being happy. Others would be sad.
I heard a stor...
My turn: ENMU performances always a delight
September 30th, 2010
I went to Eastern New Mexico University’s “Zombie Circus Extravaganza” on Friday night and, as always, the theater department outdid themselves.
I am always impressed with...
Portales police receive grant
September 30th, 2010
The Portales Police Department has received part of a $1.56 million award from the U.S. Department of Justice.
Portales Police Capt. Lonnie Berry said the department’s $152,844 award w...
Meetings watch: Eastern NM water authority
September 30th, 2010
The Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority met Thursday morning in Melrose. Here’s a report on the meeting:
• John Ryan, a federal consultant for the project, said he i...
Their View: Former governor supports legalizing marijuana
September 30th, 2010
Gary Johnson is a former governor of New Mexico. His website — http://ouramericainitiative.com/ — reports it seeks to “enlighten the population about civil liberties, free...
Policies can’t always be relied on
September 30th, 2010
When working out what should guide public institutions and policies, those who chime in have advanced various proposals and they have often been divided into two groups.
Members of one of th...
Government seeking new ways to snoop
September 30th, 2010
The White House wants additional power to snoop on private e-mail and social- network communications in the interest of national security.
These are thorny issues, not easily resolved. Our...
Thursday morning briefing: Babe Ruth, ENMU enrollment and Eagle Discou...
September 30th, 2010
Good morning, and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Thursday morning briefing.
Saving money, supporting the school
The Eagle Discount Card will get you a disc...
Portales past: Sept. 30, 1055
September 30th, 2010
Portales Daily News: Specialist Third Class Curtis O. English, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.O. English, Portales, graduated from the Seventh Army Non-Commissioned Officer Academy in Munich, Ger...
State prep football polls 9/29
September 29th, 2010
New Mexico High School Coaches Associattion Class 5A School (1st-pl. votes) Pts 1. La Cueva (14) 140 2. Las Cruces High &nbs...
Eagles tribute band kicks off Cultural Arts Series
September 29th, 2010
An Eagles tribute band will launch the Cultural Arts Series for Clovis Community College this year on Oct. 9.
Hotel California is renowned as the leading Eagles tribute band, reaching audie...
My Turn: Dish with chicken, wine, mushrooms savory
September 29th, 2010
I recently tried an easy Taste of Home chicken dish.
Chicken Merlot with mushrooms
(reprinted with permission)
• 3/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 la...
Former Elida coach to be inducted into NMHU’s Hall of Honor
September 29th, 2010
Special to the PNT
Bob Dabovich of Raton, a former Elida coach, will be inducted Thursday into New Mexico Highlands University’s H-Club Hall of Honor
Dabovich, who played colleg...
Wednesday morning briefing: Call for volunteers, cornbread tips and a...
September 29th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.A little help needed
United way needs volunteers to help stuff bags of goodies for Health and Wellnes...
Zias cruise past Permian Basin
September 29th, 2010
Sophomore outside hitter Amber Durand and junior middle blockers Jessica King and Kristen Beck combined for 34 kills Tuesday night as Eastern New Mexico defeated Texas-Permian Basin 25-18, 25-17, 2...
Portales past: Sept. 29, 1960
September 29th, 2010
Portales News-Tribune: Melvin Lovon and M.G. Hunt tied for first place in last week's football contest. Each missed 6 of the 19 in the News-Tribune contest, but even so, were top prognostica...
Air Force extends comment period
September 28th, 2010
The Air Force is extending the public comment period on the proposal to establish a low altitude tactical navigation area for Special Operation Forces, according to a news release.
The Air F...
West Nile virus case confirmed in Curry County
September 28th, 2010
The New Mexico Department of Health has confirmed a case of West Nile Virus in Curry County.
The department said in a press release Tuesday the Curry County case was one of 13 confirmed in N...
EPCOG approves policy updates
September 28th, 2010
Members unanimously approved six policy updates during a special meeting Tuesday of the Eastern Plains Council of Government’s executive committee.
The policies updated were: a Workfor...
Trial for 1993 slaying begins
September 28th, 2010
Trial began Tuesday in Portales district court of 39-year-old Arnoldo Navarette, who is accused of shooting and killing a man in 1993.
Navarette is charged with first degree murder and aggra...
ENMU briefs — Sept. 29
September 28th, 2010
Employee and alumni briefs
• Chris Taylor of the College of Business and co-authors Nelson Barber of University of New Hampshire and Cynthia Deale of Eastern Carolina have had an...
My turn: Siblings priceless
September 28th, 2010
How many of you would trade in your brothers and sisters for a lump of cash? Sounds tempting.
Kinda like Cash for Gold.
But seriously, would you trade in your siblings for a bigger in...
Obama visit felt like a New Mexico campaign stop
September 28th, 2010
ALBUQUERQUE — The White House billed it as a backyard visit in Albuquerque’s south valley, a chance for a disabled Marine Corps veteran, his family and their neighbors to pull up a lawn...
Press release: USAF Extends Initial Public Scoping Period on Low Altit...
September 28th, 2010
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. - The United States Air Force is extending the
public comment period on the proposal to establish a Low Altitude Tactical
Navigation area for Special Opera...
Greyhound soccer debuts in national rankings at No. 17
September 28th, 2010
PORTALES — For the first time in the history of the program, the Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team finds itself nationally ranked.
A team-record five-match win stre...
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September 28th, 2010
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Tuesday morning briefing: Coat call, holiday seasons and the last .400...
September 28th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.Kids need coats
Faith Christian Family Church, in partnership with Clovis Christian School, is collect...
Portales past: Sept. 28, 1955
September 28th, 2010
Portales Daily News: Holt Irby, a 13-year-old Rogers 4-H Club member, was the first-place winner of the commercial "pen of five classification" at the New Mexico State Fair. He won a trip to...
Joint Land Use committee addresses wind turbines
September 27th, 2010
The company conducting the Cannon Air Force Base joint land use study, and its policy committee tried to clear up concerns Monday at a Portales meeting about restrictions on wind turbines and how m...
LSC fotball recap — Sept. 25
September 27th, 2010
No. 5 Abilene Christian 65, Tarleton State 3
ABILENE, Texas - Abilene Christian University quarterback Mitchell Gale threw for a career-high 344 yards and two scores Saturday night to...
Men's soccer: Hounds win fifth straight
September 27th, 2010
WICHITA, KAN. — Emerson Rodrigues had two goals and an assist, propelling the Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team to a 3-2 win Sunday over Newman University.
The win...
Dora school news — Sept. 28
September 27th, 2010
Sports schedules
• Today — Dora volleyball hosts Jal at 4:30 p.m. (junior high, junior varsity, varsity)
• Thursday — Dora junior varsity and varsity voll...
Elida school news — Sept. 28
September 27th, 2010
Sports schedules
Monday: Volleyball – Grady – junior high, junior varsity, and varsity - 4 p.m.
Thursday: Volleyball – at Clovis Christian – junior vars...
Commissioners approve water tank bid
September 27th, 2010
At a Roosevelt County Commission special meeting Monday:
• Commissioners approved a $91,688 bid for a water tank for Arch Fire Department.
County Manager Charlene Hardin said the...
State delegation urges more time for flyover debate
September 27th, 2010
CLOVIS — Members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation are asking the commander of Cannon Air Force Base in eastern New Mexico to allow the public more time to comment on planned low...
Press release: NM officials say more time needed for public comments o...
September 27th, 2010
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman, Tom Udall and Congressman Ben Ray Luján are asking Cannon Air Force Base commander, Colonel Stephen Clark, to extend the Low Altitude Tacti...
Portales past: Sept. 27, 1945
September 27th, 2010
Portales Daily News: Fred Otto, Lowell Harp, Price Gandy, Henry Wright, Ralph Newman, Aaron Alston and Wilburn Welch, who left Roosevelt County in in February 1941, along with all the 45th D...
Portales past: Sept. 26,1950
September 26th, 2010
Portales Daily News: Steel for the new Portales Hotel was being unloaded at the building site today, and steel riggers are due here tomorrow to start work. Most of the brick and tile for the...
My Turn: Oldies acts still impressive
September 25th, 2010
During the Clovis Music Festival, I saw Bryan Hyland, 66, The Coasters (formed in the 1950s) and Bobby Vee, 67.
When younger, I wondered why aging stars kept performing after the white-hot s...
USPS not making necessary cuts
September 25th, 2010
It’s no secret the nation has been riding out a deep recession for a couple of years now. At the Las Vegas Optic, where I have been publisher for nearly six years, we have faced these hard ti...
Be wary when placing trust in junk science
September 25th, 2010
A recent poll asked Americans who and what they trust. It found that Republicans trust religion more than science; Democrats trust science more than religion.
Neither should trust in science...
EPCOG to hold special meeting
September 25th, 2010
The Eastern Plains Council of Governments is holding a special meeting Tuesday in Clovis to consider updated policies.
The meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m. at 418 Main Street....
Portales past: Sept. 25, 1945
September 25th, 2010
Portales Daily News: Staff Sgt. Lloyd D. Wharton, son of Mr. and Mrs. D.L. Wharton; Charles Parks, son of Mrs. Burma Parks; and Sgt. Winfred Grider, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Grider of Floyd,...
Herbert scores twice in Hounds' win at Northeastern
September 24th, 2010
TAHLEQUAH, OKLA.— Sophomore midfielder Kal Herbert tallied two goals in a little over a minute at the end of the first half and Eastern New Mexico University rolled to 4-1 win Friday over No...
Meetings watch: ENMU board of regents
September 24th, 2010
At the Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents meeting Friday in the campus Administration Building:
• Regents approved a spring 2011 sabbatical for Associate Professor of Music...
Pajama fashion statement not for me
September 24th, 2010
The Lady of the House and I were getting out of the car at the supermarket the other day when a young woman caught my eye. Her attire grabbed my attention: Pink pajama bottoms with white bunnies o...
Sometimes food bites back
September 24th, 2010
Hunger and need change everything — even those rules we believe to be black and white.
It’s a thought I arrived at this week while talking with a friend.
“You know,...
Prep football scoreboard — Sept. 24
September 24th, 2010
Clovis 28, Rio Rancho 7
Texico 33, Gruver, Texas 7
Clovis Christian 48, Hondo 0
Roswell Goddard 42, Portales 0
Elida 56, Valley Christian 43
Melrose 52, Reserve 0...
Friday morning briefing: Big weekend, homecoming details and the first...
September 24th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.Video of the day
Did you the hear the one about...?
It’s Joking Around, our own video of lo...
Hounds add exhibition tilt against NMSU
September 24th, 2010
Before it ever tips off the season on the Greyhound Arena floor, THE Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team will have already toured a pretty fair stretch of New Mexico and south...
Portales past: Sept. 24, 1950
September 24th, 2010
Portales Daily News: The current week's news tip award went to David and Barry Stone for their story about the fledgling hawk they raised from a chick. The story and picture appeared in Thur...
Prep football capsules — Sept. 23
September 23rd, 2010
Gruver, Texas (1-3) at Texico (2-2) • When: 6 p.m. today • Last meeting: 2009, the Wolverines rallied in the second half for a 21-12 victory at Texico.
Their view: Behavioral health centers benefit bullied students
September 23rd, 2010
Behavioral health centers benefit bullied students
Here’s a snippet from a New Mexico Department of Health news release about school bullying:
Bullying in s...
Politicians extortionists at heart
September 23rd, 2010
It may have been Will Rogers or Mark Twain. I cannot now recall which of the two great American humorists it was who said all politicians are criminals.
But it makes no difference because wh...
Recession may be over, but effects still linger
September 23rd, 2010
Technically, the recession ended last year. So say experts who calculate such things. Most people probably didn’t notice.
The national unemployment rate hovers at 9.6 percent. We imagi...
My turn: Song lets me know I’m not alone
September 23rd, 2010
The praise band of Central Christian Church here in Portales does an outstanding job performing a song by Christian group Barlow Girl, and that performance is this week’s video selection....
New phone system will give notice of offender's status
September 23rd, 2010
A new automated system will open up a world of information for victims of local crime by giving them real-time notice about an offender’s custody status.
The Victim Information and Not...
Trade fear for faith
September 23rd, 2010
Bad news seems to be all over the place. I heard of a man being so upset by the bombardment of bad news that he decided he would go on “a news fast.” It sounds funny, yet it’s not...
Former Cannon operations commander promoted to Air Force vice chief of...
September 23rd, 2010
A lieutenant general who served as operations commander of Cannon Air Force Base in the late 1990s is being promoted to vice chief of staff of the Air Force.
Lt. Gen. Philip M. Breedlove wil...
Joint Land Use Study Policy Committee to meet on Monday
September 23rd, 2010
A meeting of the Joint Land Use Study Policy Committee is 2 p.m. Monday at Portales City Hall.
The committee identifies potential compatibility issues between communities in Curry and Roosev...
Press releases: USDA Grants for Rural Community Development in Distric...
September 23rd, 2010
SANTA FE – Today, Ben Ray Luján urged organizations to apply for grant funding available through the US Department of Agriculture’s Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI)....
Trade fear for faith
September 23rd, 2010
Bad news seems to be all over the place. I heard of a man being so upset by the bombardment of bad news that he decided he would go on “a news fast.” It sounds funny, yet it’s not...
Portales past: Sept. 23, 1960
September 23rd, 2010
Portales-News-Tribune: The L.L. Brown chapter of Future Teachers of America held its first meeting of the year in the room of Miss Gilbert. There were 80 students present....
ENMU frosh earns weekly LSC soccer honor
September 22nd, 2010
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University freshman midfielder Andy Wilkinson has been selected as the Lone Star Conference Men’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week for his performance l...
Former ENMU student body president dies in rollover
September 22nd, 2010
A former Eastern New Mexico University student body president died after rolling his vehicle Sunday in Texas, according to the university and the Amarillo Globe-News.
Stephen Michael Frost,...
Thursday morning briefing: Ethnic fair needs help and Billy the Kid bu...
September 22nd, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday morning briefing.Fair needs help
Selmus Price, the director of the Clovis Ethnic Fair, is looking for volunteer...
Story helps put modern problems in perspective
September 22nd, 2010
Times were hard. In desperation, George decided to gather a herd of cattle and head west with them — to California.
This was in the 1850s, and folks in Texas had heard talk that gold m...
My Turn: Plum sauce has many uses
September 22nd, 2010
A while back, a friend made plum jelly that wouldn’t gel, so she had a large quantity of plum sauce. I offered to take some off her hands and dreamed up uses for it. (It was tough, but somebo...
Press release: Wilkinson selected for weekly LSC soccer award
September 22nd, 2010
PORTALES, N.M.— Freshman midfielder Andy Wilkinson (Lewes, East Sussex, England/Sussex Downs 6th form college) has been selected as the Lone Star Conference Men’s Soccer Offensive Play...
Baskett signs, practices with Vikings
September 22nd, 2010
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Clovis’ Hank Baskett practiced Wednesday with the Minnesota Vikings, one day after being released from the Philadelphia Eagles for the second time in two years.
Press release: ENMU presenting foundation and alumni awards during hom...
September 22nd, 2010
PORTALES--Eastern New Mexico University will present several ENMU Foundation and Alumni Association awards during this year's homecoming breakfast on Saturday morning, Sept. 25, in the Campus Union...
Portales past: Sept. 22, 1910
September 22nd, 2010
Roosevelt County Herald: Professor George Lind opened the Floyd School and will conduct for a term of four months. After its closing, he will begin a four-months' term in a community near Cr...
Meetings watch: Roosevelt General Hospital Board
September 21st, 2010
According to Roosevelt General Hospital CEO Larry Leaming, at the RGH board meeting Tuesday night at the hospital, the board heard:
• For July and August, the first two months of the fi...
Tax evasion shouldn’t be crime
September 21st, 2010
Kent McManigal of Farwell writes columns for the Albuquerque Libertarian Examiner. Here’s a snippet from a recent effort:
An Albuquerque-area couple has allowed themselves to be...
Transferability comes with ease
September 21st, 2010
It’s easy to imagine awkward moments on college campuses these days as veterans of the Iraq/Afghanistan era mix with another category of student also using generous education benefits of the...
Boehner simply seeking working solution
September 21st, 2010
What came over U.S. Rep. John Boehner of Ohio?
The House minority leader suggested a compromise with Democrats on taxes. Within a matter of seconds, it seemed, the knives were out. His own p...
Making friends gets harder as we get older
September 21st, 2010
Here’s a good way to tell somebody’s lying to you — they tell you, “My life is a sitcom.”
No, it isn’t. Mine isn’t, either. Sitcoms are full of witt...
Elida school news — Sept. 21
September 21st, 2010
Sports
Today: 4:30 p.m., volleyball at San Jon, junior high and varsity.
Friday: 4 p.m., Football vs. Valley Christian; Varsity volleyba...
Meetings watch: Roosevelt County Commission — Sept. 21
September 21st, 2010
At the Roosevelt County Commission meeting Tuesday in the county courthouse, commissioners:
• recognized Mark Dunlap for 25 years of service with the county Road Department.
&bul...
Wednesday morning briefing: Quilting coming and football talk
September 21st, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.
Sewn up
Preparation for the annual High Plains Quilt Festival are already in gear.
T...
Portales past: Sept. 21, 1955
September 21st, 2010
Portales Daily News: Ann Ruth Fraze, the Dora 4-H Club girl whose talents earlier this year won her a county award, has shown today, and has captured the coveted grand championship in the fa...
Hindu dairymen have different priorities
September 20th, 2010
Editor’s note: Baxter Black normally runs in Sunday editions of the News-Tribune. This column was inadvertently omitted from Sunday’s edition.
The Hindu dair...
PJHS news — Sept. 21
September 20th, 2010
State offering database access
The New Mexico State Library is offering a research database for junior high students in the state. A table of contents lists about 50 different catego...
My Turn: Websites offer fishing tips
September 20th, 2010
The ever vigilant and alert outdoor columnist has been searching the Internet looking for websites to help beginners and experienced anglers when it comes to fishing.
I found one site &mdash...
Roosevelt County native competing for state fair queen
September 20th, 2010
Jamie Symlie of Roosevelt County is one of 14 competing this week for the title of New Mexico State Fair Queen.
The competition, which begins Wednesday, includes a written test, horsemanship...
Monday morning briefing: Hispanic heritage month and the first Make a...
September 20th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.Hispanic heritage
Eastern New Mexico University's Hispanic Heritage Month is under way. Hispanic Affairs...
Portales past: Sept. 20, 1960
September 20th, 2010
Portales News-Tribune: Oil production was confirmed today from two wildcat wells, one in the extreme southwest corner of Roosevelt County and the other 5 miles west of Bluit-Allison field.
Portales past: Sept. 19, 1950
September 19th, 2010
Portales Daily News: Hugh T. Brasell was elected president of the Greyhound Booster Club at the club's first meeting of the season last night....
Sept. 19 Police blotter
September 18th, 2010
Recent calls made to Roosevelt County dispatch, according to police records:
Sept. 4
• At 7:05 p.m. officers responded to a fight in progress between the Portales c...
Their view: Supreme Court can’t be underestimated
September 18th, 2010
Supreme Court can’t be underestimated
Adam Bitely is the libertarian editor of NetRightDaily.com. Here&...
Time for Mexico to reclaim cities
September 18th, 2010
On the bicentennial of Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla’s call to arms against oppression from Spain, Mexico’s residents now find themselves held down by another powerful enemy: fear.
Sept. 19 — Weekly update
September 18th, 2010
Health office near completion
Carol Morgan of the Public Health Office in Portales said construction of the office's new building next to La Casa Family Health Center on Fir Street is...
Sept. 18 Saturday prep football roundup
September 18th, 2010
Clovis JV 27, Texico 26
Records: Clovis JV 3-0, Texico 2-2.
Difference: The Wildcats...
Prep capsules — Sept. 19
September 18th, 2010
Soccer
Boys
Portales 2, Ruidoso 0
Records: Portales 4-5-1,...
Blackwater Draw sacred ground for me
September 18th, 2010
This is to mention all of the people, by name, who gathered at Juanito’s on Thursday night to celebrate Don David’s birthday. Just kidding. Those are people who are perpetually concer...
Reunions — Sept. 19
September 18th, 2010
Clovis High School Class of ’55
The Clovis High School Class members of 1955, spouses and other family members thoroughly enjoyed a wonderful progra...
Shoutouts — Sept. 19
September 18th, 2010
Portales Woman’s Club
Portales Woman’s Club met on Aug. 8, 2010, with President Della Kobernick,
presiding. The Collect was led by Shery...
On the shelves — Sept. 19
September 18th, 2010
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Theo Gray’s Mad Science: Experiments You Can Do at...
Senior happenings — Sept. 19
September 18th, 2010
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Dance at La Casa Senior Center.
Monday: 9 a...
Knitted, crocheted mini purses featured on show
September 18th, 2010
Information on making knitted and crocheted mini purses, changing wreath decorations and new and unusual kitchen tools will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tu...
Club notes — Sept. 19
September 18th, 2010
Clovis Quilters club
The Clovis Quilters met Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church with 12 members attending and welcomed back past member Debra Williams.
...
School menus — Sept. 19
September 18th, 2010
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. Lunch — Beefy mac, grand green beans, rosey applesauce, whole wheat roll.
Tuesday...
My turn: Compassion is real issue at hand
September 18th, 2010
My basketball/golf/war-history buddy John Kirby recently asked whether I’d considered writing about the Florida preacher threatening to burn Korans.
I told the Connecticut Yankee on th...
T.V. losing its appeal to me
September 18th, 2010
As we sat down to dinner one night this past week I couldn’t quite figure out what I was watching on TV. Some character was upstaging the star of “The Mentalist” with her psychic...
Portales past: Sept. 18, 1945
September 18th, 2010
Portales Daily News: Mr. and Mrs. Don Breech, N.T. Watson, W.E. Hensley and W.R. Tinsley of Yuma, Ariz., have just returned from Denver, where they attended a meeting to see the new 1946 For...
Prep football scoreboard, Sept. 17
September 17th, 2010
Elida 46, Vaughn 18 San Jon 53, Dora 41Raton 38, Portales 34
Cleveland 28, Clovis 17Farwell 33, Tucumcari 10 Dimmitt 25, Bovina 18...
Grant McGee: Friend more like brother than pal
September 17th, 2010
I got an e-mail a few days ago from my good friend Kent, the Bard of the Pecos, now a part-time judge, duly elected by the folks of Elida.
Kent was going in for hip surgery and, you know, th...
In Search of Ponies: Animal language simple
September 17th, 2010
I think many of us find within different social settings we adopt alternate vernaculars to our own.
For instance, when I visit my grandparents in the Appalachian Mountains, I develop a twang...
Temporary traffic light confirmed
September 17th, 2010
The New Mexico Department of Transportation Friday confirmed plans for a temporary traffic light to be installed at Main and Second in Portales.
NMDOT Engineering Support Manager Bob Kurtz s...
Two charged in Muleshoe killing
September 17th, 2010
Two men have been charged in connection with a July 4 killing in Muleshoe but a grand jury has failed to return indictments in another deadly case.
Daniel Mendoza, 20, and Michael Garcia, 25...
Rams suffer second-straight heartbreaker
September 17th, 2010
RATON — Make it two tear-jerkers in a row for the Portales Rams (0-4) after they dropped a last-minute, 38-34 deficit to the Raton Tigers (3-1) Friday.
After falling behind 24-6 in the...
Hounds ride defense past WT
September 17th, 2010
Eastern New Mexico University’s defense proved to be more than formidable on Friday against West Texas A&M. The Greyhounds got just enough offense to get the job done.
ENMU’s...
ENMU men second at Tech Open
September 17th, 2010
LUBBOCK — Junior Mohammed Noor’s sixth-place finish helped Eastern New Mexico University to second place in the men’s division of the Texas Tech Open cross country meet Friday nig...
9/17 Friday area prep football summaries
September 17th, 2010
Dimmitt 25, Bovina 18 Records: Bovina 3-1, Dimmitt 2-2. Difference: The Bobcats scored three touchdowns in the final period to erase an 18-17 deficit. Difference-...
Two arrested on drug charges
September 17th, 2010
Agents with the Region V Drug Task force arrested a man and a woman Thursday for charges connected to transportation of methamphetamines.
Amanda Sierra and Theodore Rosbaugh, both 27, are c...
Prep football scoreboard, Sept. 17
September 17th, 2010
Elida 46, Vaughn 18 San Jon 53, Dora 41Raton 38, Portales 34
Cleveland 28, Clovis 17Farwell 33, Tucumcari 10 Dimmitt 25, Bovina 18...
Student group protesting candidate visit
September 17th, 2010
A disagreement has arisen among two groups at Eastern New Mexico University as to whether gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez should have been invited to speak as a role model for Hispanic peop...
Friday morning briefing: Art treasures, school's out and the bloodiest...
September 17th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.
Art treasures
Eastern New Mexico University is displaying four new and valuable works of art on campus in t...
Portales past: Sept. 17, 1950
September 17th, 2010
Portales Daily News: Lindsey PTA met Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., with a back-to-school program. D.W. Marley, Lindsey principal, spoke on the subject "The Truth About Report Cards."...
Area golf scores
September 16th, 2010
Eastern New Mexico Senior Golf Association
Monday-Tuesday at Cree Meadows Golf Club, Ruidoso
Housing forum attendees say more rentals needed
September 16th, 2010
After 3 1/2 hours of information sharing and discussion at the Regional Growth Planning Committee regional housing forum, officials came to one conclusion: The area needs more rentals.
The f...
Prep football capsules — Sept. 17
September 16th, 2010
Farwell (3-0) at Tucumcari (2-1)
When: 7 p.m. today
Last meeting: The teams have never faced each other.
Last week: Farw...
Rams travel to Raton
September 16th, 2010
The road through the 2010 football season for the winless Portales Rams still hasn’t smoothed out and today the road gets longer as they make the trip north to take on the Raton Tigers.
Zias notch 6-1 victory over Wayland Baptist
September 16th, 2010
Freshman forward Brook Serrano tallied two goals and the Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer team pulled away in the second half Thursday for a 6-1 victory over Wayland Baptist at th...
Perez withdraws from magistrate judge race
September 16th, 2010
In the magistrate judge race, Eastern New Mexico University police officer Charles Perez has withdrawn his candidacy and KENW News and Public Affairs Director for FM James “Jim” Lee has...
I can't help but 'fall' in love
September 16th, 2010
The days may still be hot, but have you noticed the nights are beginning to cool down? I love to feel the crisp early mornings. My yard seems to say, “Come look at me. I am putting on my best...
Press release: Udall urges troops and veterans to claim stop loss comp...
September 16th, 2010
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-N.M., is urging active duty service members, veterans, and beneficiaries of service members who were involuntarily extended between September 11, 2001 a...
Their view: Government too big to function
September 16th, 2010
Mona Charen writes a conservative political column distributed through Creators Syndicate. Here’s a recent sampling:
“Washington, We Have a Problem,” proclaim...
Government stifles prosperity
September 16th, 2010
At this time when most people are clamoring for economic revival, the major debate centers around how it could be achieved.
One side, mainly the current administration and its supporters in...
Efforts to repeal Obamacare need to continue
September 16th, 2010
It may be overly optimistic to believe this is the beginning of the repeal of Obamacare. But when the White House urges Senate Democrats to scale back one of the most egregious provisions of the so...
Thursday morning briefing: Baking tips, women's sports and a on-air ps...
September 16th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.
Kitchen tip of the week
Be sure to place the item you're baking in the center of the oven — not too...
Portales past: Sept. 16, 1955
September 16th, 2010
Portales Daily News: The senior class of Dora High School sponsored a Grand Ole Opry Saturday night at 7:30 for the benefit of the school yearbook.
...
ENMU to receive funding for Hispanics
September 15th, 2010
Eastern New Mexico University will receive $280,000 to help serve underserved students and develop workforce skills, according to a release from U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M.
As one of the...
Security not made for cowboys
September 15th, 2010
Shorty got his name when he was a 2-year old squirt they didn’t think would grow tall at all. He’s 6-feet-4.
Awhile back he ended up having to go to court over an enviro-induced...
Prep polls — Sept. 15
September 15th, 2010
Prep pollsNew Mexico High School Coaches Association=FootballSchool (1st-place votes) Pts1. La Cueva (17) 170
Corn silage harvest yields varying for farmers
September 15th, 2010
The harvest of corn for silage has gone smoothly in Roosevelt and Curry counties, and yields have varied around the area, according to farmers and harvesters.
Most corn grown in the area is...
Press release: Bingaman: N.M. universities receive grants to support H...
September 15th, 2010
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today announced that four New Mexico Hispanic-serving institutions (HSI) will receive federal grants to enhance their ability to serve underserved st...
Department of Justice awards regional agency $488,000 grant
September 15th, 2010
Sexual Assault Services of Eastern New Mexico is one of nine entities to share $488,000 from the Department of Justice, according to a release from U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M.
The money...
My Turn: Watermelon not for me
September 15th, 2010
Watermelon seems to be one of the best-loved parts of American summers.
Which is why it seems odd that I’ve never cared for watermelon. I’ve met few people with a similar opinion...
Wednesday morning briefing: School's out and celebrating families
September 15th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday briefing.
School news
Are you wondering about what's going on in Portales Municipal Schools?
Check out t...
Portales past: Sept. 15, 1960
September 15th, 2010
Sept. 15, 1960
Portales News-Tribune: W.J. Neill won the first Football Contest of the year, missing the winner in only one of the 11 contests. He received $7.50 in merchandise...
Forum will focus on area housing needs
September 14th, 2010
The Regional Growth Planning Office is putting together the first of what it hopes are many housing forums on Thursday.
The 7:30 a.m. forum at the Clovis Civic Center is expected to take fou...
ENMU briefs — Sept. 15
September 14th, 2010
• ENMU welcomed a new assistant art professor from Pennsylvania. Brad Hamann just graduated from Marywood University in Pennsylvania and moved to Portales Aug. 8 from New York to teach...
Portales woman charged with child abuse in connection with crash
September 14th, 2010
A Portales woman faces three felony child abuse charges and a misdemeanor drunken driving charge in connection with a crash Sunday in Portales.
According to court records, 26-year-old Natali...
True authority earns respect from everyone
September 14th, 2010
Kent McManigal of Farwell writes columns for the Albuquerque Libertarian Examiner. Here’s a snippet from a recent effort:
I have had people tell me I have “a...
‘Stop loss’ troops eligible for payment
September 14th, 2010
Let’s go on a scavenger hunt!
The object is to find one (or more) of 89,836 service members, many of them now veterans, who were forced to stay on active duty under “stop los...
Constitution exists to guide our nation
September 14th, 2010
With George W. Bush in the White House and Republicans controlling Congress, many Democrats invoked the Constitution when they criticized the administration’s anti-terrorism policies.
...
My turn: Remembering names not my game
September 14th, 2010
I’m pathetically bad at remembering people’s names, but many people are just as bad at remembering mine.
I have an idea who most people are; the problem is putting names to faces...
Tuesday morning briefing: Early voting and discounted child care
September 14th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.Website of the day
Here’s a link to the form you must complete for absentee or early voting in th...
Portales past: Sept. 14, 1945
September 14th, 2010
Sept. 14, 1945
Portales Daily News: Two Portales WACs were members of honor units that received the Meritorious Service Unit Plaque for outstanding devotion. Cpl. Helen R. Raus...
Meetings watch: Board of Education
September 13th, 2010
During the Portales Municipal Schools Board of Education meeting Monday night at the district Administration Building:
• Antonio Sanchez Jr. of Portales was sworn in as a board member t...
Hounds beat Wayland, improve to 4-1
September 13th, 2010
PLAINVIEW, Texas — Sophomore forward Pablo Quintana scored a pair of goals and senior midfielder Edgar Bear had a goal and an assist Monday as Eastern New Mexico University beat Wayland Bapti...
Elida school news — Sept. 14
September 13th, 2010
Schedule
• Monday: Volleyball, Texico, here, 4:30 p.m.; JH, 7th & 8th (3 JH games)
• Tuesday: Volleyball, Melrose, there, 4:30 p.m., 7th & 8th,...
PJHS news — Sept. 14
September 13th, 2010
Progress reports
Progress reports will be sent home with students Friday.
Volleyball
The 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams have away games this week with the fir...
Dora school news — Sept. 14
September 13th, 2010
Sports
• Thursday — Dora Volleyball at Ft Sumner, 4:30 p.m. (JH, JV, V teams)
• Friday — Dora Football at San Jon,...
My turn: There's more than one way to fish
September 13th, 2010
In my search for the unique and strange things when it comes to outdoor adventures, I happened to stumble on something that sounds like an interesting idea: R/C boat fishing.
Yep, you heard...
Monday morning briefing: Farewells and cash for CCC
September 13th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.Party time
Mark your calendars for a couple of special events.
Thursday from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p....
Portales past: Sept: 13, 1950
September 13th, 2010
Sept: 13, 1950
Portales Daily News: The Methodist Church Board of Stewards voted to start plans toward the construction of an educational addition to their church building....
Portales past: Sept. 12, 1950
September 12th, 2010
Sept. 12, 1950
Portales Daily News: Judge E.T. Hensley Jr., heard arguments in a case involving a right-of-way for the Southern Union Gas Company.The gas company sought an inju...
Announcements — Sept. 12
September 11th, 2010
The 9th Judicial District Family and Children’s Court Services will be offering a Custody Education Workshop for divorcing parents at the Matt 25 Hope Center from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the foll...
Birthdays — Sept. 12
September 11th, 2010
Baker
Ellis E. “Sid” Baker of Portales celebrated his 90th birthday on Sept. 2, 2010.
The celebration was hosted by his children and grandchildren.
Sid was b...
Senior happenings — Sept. 12
September 11th, 2010
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: 1-5 p.m., D...
Book review: “Fly Fishing, Life, and Other Things I Have Tried&#...
September 11th, 2010
Former Portales resident Joe Farr has written a humorous book about his fishing and RV experiences. Joe lived in Portales from 1973 to 1985. He opened his first KFC in Portales in 1974 and operat...
On the shelves — Sept. 12
September 11th, 2010
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Fred Harvey Houses of the Southwest” by Richard Melzer compiles more than 180 rare...
Energy-saving tips featured on show
September 11th, 2010
Information on energy saving tips, crafts, and decorating cakes will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday, September 14th at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday, September 16t...
School menus — Sept. 12
September 11th, 2010
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — English muffin with egg and cheese. Lunch — Pepperoni pizza, garden fresh salad, ranch dressing, fresh fr...
Music tastes open after trip
September 11th, 2010
Though it’s never easy to see the summer come to its ceremonial end, Labor Day and the surrounding timespan, it does go down easier with good music to carry one into September. For us, that...
Frontyard game made me tough
September 11th, 2010
As the days get shorter and the nights a lot cooler it’s time to put our ball gloves aside and pick up our pigskin preoccupation. I’ve been fortunate to spend a good number of seasons o...
Sister shares brother’s story in majors
September 11th, 2010
Yolanda Acosta knew she had quite a story to tell, even before she knew the whole thing.
The Elida native is getting set to release her book, “Acosta,” a tale of the upbringing s...
Their view: Democrats' side also loaded with liars
September 11th, 2010
Clovis’ Will Cockrell writes to counter a Portales man’s recent letter on liars in politics:
I’m somewhat surprised at the disparity in perceptions between Kirby Rowan and...
Security efforts must not erode our freedoms
September 11th, 2010
As we remember Sept. 11, 2001, a new report suggests our country’s officials pay too little attention to the threats of terrorist attacks from within.
The report deserves attention, bu...
Air Force seeks input on training area
September 11th, 2010
The Air Force is seeking input from Portales and other local communities about a proposed training area that will be used for low-altitude training flights.
Officials say communities shouldn...
My turn: Sympathy needed for invisible obstacles
September 11th, 2010
All of us are compassionate about obstacles that announce themselves: Disfigurements, wheelchairs, canes, oxygen tanks...
It is the invisible ones—minor speech impediments, addictions,...
Cowgirls end Zias' winning streak at five
September 11th, 2010
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Junior middle blocker Sarah Dirmeyer had 24 kills and freshman outside hitter Darian Mullen and sophomore outside hitter Ashley Nugent both compiled double-doubles as New Me...
9/10 Friday prep football capsules
September 11th, 2010
Fort Sumner 41, Capitan 13 Records: Capitan 1-2, Fort Sumner 3-0. Difference: Fort Sumner used a balanced running attack to wear down Capitan. Difference-makers:
Portales past: Sept. 11, 1945
September 11th, 2010
Sept. 11, 1945
Portales Daily News: Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys played at a dance at Midway on Thursday. Midway is halfway between Portales and Clovis....
Zias extend win streak to four in volleyball
September 10th, 2010
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Break up the suddenly-hot Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team.
The Zias stretched their winning streak to four matches — the longest since late in the...
No. 13 Mustangs set to test Hounds
September 10th, 2010
Midwestern State got off to a flying start last weekend, pounding host New Mexico Highlands 52-6 in a game that really wasn’t that close.
The rout moved the Mustangs from 17th to 13th...
Udall staff member holding office hours
September 10th, 2010
A staff member for U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., will be holding office hours for the Roosevelt, Curry and Quay County area residents needing help with the federal government Wednesday through Frida...
Closing arguments expected Monday in Tucumcari attempted murder trial
September 10th, 2010
Closing arguments are tentatively set for Monday in the trial for a Tucumcari man accused of trying to kill his ex-girlfriend.
Earl Moses Ingram, 31, appeared Friday in the 10th Judicial Dis...
In search of ponies: Sometimes dreams come true
September 10th, 2010
I still remember the day I learned dreams can come true.
I must have been 7 or 8 and my dad, little brother and I drove to a surprise destination on my birthday.
We arrived at the sto...
Prep football scoreboard — Sept. 10
September 10th, 2010
All times MDT
La Cueva 41, Clovis 21
Texico 12, Portales 6
Fort Sumner 41, Capitan 13
Melrose 56, Foothill 6
Clovis Christian 48, Elida 0
Dora 25, V...
McGee: Where were you on 9/11?
September 10th, 2010
Tuesday, 11 September 2001. Nine years. Hard to believe those attacks on our homeland were nine years ago.
When I think of that day I often think of the Sept. 11 song by country singer Alan...
Friday morning briefing: Little rock stars, limited lunch and an Oscar
September 10th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.School of rock
Looking to catch a budding rock star or hot new group right here in Clovis?
Check...
Portales past: Sept. 10, 1945
September 10th, 2010
Sept. 10, 1945
Portales Daily News: Mrs. C.M. Worley complimented the birthday of Mrs. E.T. Hensley Jr., Sunday afternoon with an informal tea at her home....
Their view: Hair won’t compromise World Series outcome
September 9th, 2010
Russell Anglin writes a weekly column for the Quay County Sun in Tucumcari. Here’s a “snip” from his recent offering on baseball slugger Manny Ramirez:
The ne...
Fuel grading system fails auto consumers
September 9th, 2010
Given the difficulties facing the auto industry, one would think the U.S. government would ease off the accelerator on absurd new regulations until cars started rolling more quickly off dealer lots...
Current administration dangerous
September 9th, 2010
It bothers me to no end that millions of Americans simply don’t get just how dangerous this current administration’s views are, especially about the nature of our basic rights.
I...
Area prep roundup — Sept. 9
September 9th, 2010
Thursday
Soccer
Prep
Boys
Clovis JV 5, Portales 0
• Records: Portales 2-4-1, Clovis JV 2-4.
• Differ...
My turn: Drug abuse serious issue
September 9th, 2010
I’m not one for making something into a big deal if it’s not warranted.
But this week’s video is just a small example of why the article in Thursday’s paper should be...
9/11 memorial set for Friday
September 9th, 2010
The James Polk Stone Community Bank will host its annual 9/11 community memorial ceremony 7:30 a.m. Friday, according to a press release.
The ceremony will take place near the bank’s f...
Registration open for hunter course
September 9th, 2010
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will be conducting a hunter education class Sept. 24 through Sept.26.
The class will consist of three sessions and all sessions must be attended. Class...
Still blessed with memories of Granny Lowe
September 9th, 2010
Her name was Anne Haseltine Langley Lowe. She was my great-grandmother.
She had 11 children, the second born, Lillie Anne Lowe Farrar, being my grandmother. Her daughter, Gladys Rosalyn Farr...
Friday area prep football capsules
September 9th, 2010
Capitan (1-1) at Fort Sumner (2-0) • When: 7 p.m. today • Last meeting: 2009, the Foxes won at Capitan 23-20. • Last week: The Tigers b...
Press release: ENMU dining hall to have planned power outage on Sunday...
September 9th, 2010
PORTALES--Due to a planned power outage, the Eastern New Mexico University dining hall, the Cross Roads Café, will have a limited menu and hours on Sunday, Sept. 12.
No breakfast will...
Thursday morning briefing: Remembering heroes and hot bikes
September 9th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.
Remembering heroes
At Saturday’s game against Midwestern State, the Eastern New Mexico University a...
Portales past: Sept. 9, 1960
September 9th, 2010
Sept. 9, 1960
Portales News Tribune: "Vol Model Baby," a registered Jersey cow owned by Eastern New Mexico University, set an official production record. The cow was given a pr...
Curry Road R discussed at Joint Land Use meeting
September 8th, 2010
Discussion centered around procedures needed to close Curry Road R at a Wednesday afternoon meeting of the Joint Land Use Study’s policy committee.
More than a dozen people attende...
Banana sticks messy but tasty
September 8th, 2010
With Freedom New Mexico sponsoring the Taste of Home Cooking School, I tried a recipe Diane Toomey of Pennsylvania submitted to Taste of Home.
Granola Banana Sticks
• 1/4...
Friend more help than WD-40
September 8th, 2010
I volunteered to go pick up this two-horse trailer and bring it home. It was only about 25 miles away, so I figured it was no problem, and took off on my merry errand.
A really nifty gal nam...
Prep polls — Sept. 8
September 8th, 2010
Prep polls
New Mexico High School Coaches Accoation
Football
Class 5A...
Press release: Portales MainStreet program granted $10,000 from Xcel...
September 8th, 2010
The Xcel Energy Foundation will be presenting the Portales MainStreet Program with a $10,000 Economic Sustainability grant on Friday, September 10, 2010 at 11:00am at the Portales City Hall, 100 We...
Wednesday morning briefing: Old time rock and a presidential pardon
September 8th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.
Old time rock
Thursday is the official kickoff of the annual Clovis Music Festival featuring museum tour...
9/7 Tuesday area prep volleyball summaries
September 8th, 2010
Fort Sumner 3, Capitan 0 Capitan 9 8 7 Fort Sumner 25 25 25 Individu...
Portales past: Sept. 8, 1910
September 8th, 2010
Sept. 8, 1910
Roosevelt County Herald: Lost: one 10-inch, two-horse turning plow, John Deere, which was taken from the courtyard in Portales. Please return at once and accept t...
Rush scores hat trick in Zias' 7-1 win
September 7th, 2010
HOBBS — Senior midfielder Calie Rush of Clovis scored the fourth hat trick in the history of the Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer program — in a span of just under 1...
Their view: Political leaders constantly resort to lies
September 7th, 2010
Political leaders constantly resort to lies
Portales’ Kirby Rowan offers his views on “right-wing Republicans” in this letter to the editor:
Wit...
Leave politics out of climate debate
September 7th, 2010
A consortium of national scientific academies has scolded the U.N.’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change for down-playing uncertainties about global warming, failing to point out when i...
Military update: Retroactive payments awarded
September 7th, 2010
The Department of Veterans Affairs published its final regulation Aug. 31 for compensating Vietnam veterans with ischemic heart disease, Parkinson’s disease or B-cell leukemia, or their survi...
Portales men sentenced for sex offenses
September 7th, 2010
A Portales man was sentenced Friday to 12 years in prison for molesting an 8-year-old child.
Derek Garcia, 27, will be required to serve 85 percent of his sentence before he is eligible for...
Ribaudo defends Hounds' defense
September 7th, 2010
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University’s offense continued to move the ball on Saturday at Angelo State.
Even though the stats don’t reflect it, Greyhounds coach Mark Rib...
Meetings watch: City council
September 7th, 2010
During the Portales City Council Meeting on Tuesday evening at Portales City Hall, city councilors:
• Were told to “pat themselves on the back” as Greg Fisher...
Maple Street drainage project begins this week
September 7th, 2010
Portales city workers are making drainage improvements on Maple Street from North Main Street to North Abilene Avenue.
According to a city press release, this phase of the improvement begins...
Meetings watch: Roosevelt County Commission — Sept. 6
September 7th, 2010
The Roosevelt County Commission on Tuesday:
• Accepted the Dalley windmill collection, which will be used as a tourist attraction. The county is seeking donations of materials to...
Press release: Maple Street construction project begins this week
September 7th, 2010
The City of Portales will be conducting street and drainage improvements on Maple Street from
North Main Street to North Abilene Avenue in Portales, NM beginning the week of September
Press release: Portales man sentenced to 12 years for sex offenses
September 7th, 2010
Portales, NM: Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler announced that Derek Garcia, age 27, was convicted by a Portales jury for two counts of Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor under the...
Tuesday morning briefing: A hero run, fiesta time and Uncle Sam
September 7th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.
Hero run
Kappa Sigma fraternity is participating in a Run For the Heroes event to raise funds and aw...
Portales past: Sept. 7, 1950
September 7th, 2010
Sept. 7, 1950
Portales Daily News: Paul Gregory, 20, was bitten by a rattlesnake as he was pulling broom corn in his father's field. Paul's brother, Buck, took him to Miller Ho...
Housing forum planned
September 6th, 2010
The Regional Growth Planning Office will hold a housing forum 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 16 at the Clovis Civic Center.
The keynote speaker will be Col. Stephen Clark, commander of the 27...
ENMU men's soccer squad moves to 2-0
September 6th, 2010
Andy Wilkinson scored his first goal of the season 13 minutes into overtime, helping Eastern New Mexico University take a 2-1 win over Colorado-Colorado Springs Sunday at the ENMU pitch.
Sept. 7 PJHS news
September 6th, 2010
Student Council
Student Council officers were elected last week. The following posts were elected:
Presidents – Ashlynn Idsinga and Kobi Shillings
Vice Presidents...
Sept. 7 Elida news
September 6th, 2010
Upcoming events:
Tuesday: Varsity, seventh-grade volleyball vs. Hondo, 5 p.m.
Wednesday: AYP Party for students in grades 7-12.
Thursday: Volleyball at Lake Arthur (vars...
Sept. 7 Public record
September 6th, 2010
In the Roosevelt County Magistrate Court:
Aug. 20
• Jeremy Claudio, Y.O.B. 1990, was found guilty of possession of paraphernalia and sentenced to six months in jail...
Monday morning briefing: Video games and dog gone shirts
September 6th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Video game of the week
Fresh from the files of our very own Jenna Zamie:
Game: Metroid: Other M
Portales past: Sept. 6, 1955
September 6th, 2010
Sept. 6, 1955
Portales Daily News: W. Newell Page, Eastern New Mexico University director of agricultural instruction, was the featured speaker at the annual Chamber of Commerc...
Zias edge Mountaineers for first win
September 5th, 2010
CANYON, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University’s volleyball team had it, then didn’t, then did.
The Zias, trying to get going after five consecutive losing seasons, pulled o...
Portales past: Sept. 5, 1945
September 5th, 2010
Sept. 5, 1945
Portales Daily News: The community cannery for Arch reopened under the supervision of the Portales High School Vocational Agriculture Department, according to Flo...
Labor Day closings
September 4th, 2010
The following government agencies, businesses and schools are closed Monday for the Labor Day holiday:
Portales
• City offices
• County of...
Governor talks Ute project, Tres Amigas plans
September 4th, 2010
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson paid one of his final official visits to eastern New Mexico Thursday, when he gave $125,000 to Eastern New Mexico University’s digital cinema arts program....
Sept. 5 Police blotter
September 4th, 2010
A sampling of recent calls to Roosevelt County dispatch, according to police records:
• Wednesday at 3:05 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Portales City Park when a girl called 911 an...
ENMU sets record for enrollment
September 4th, 2010
Eastern New Mexico University set a new record for enrollment this fall. According to a university press release, this semester marks ENMU’s first to enroll more than 5,000 students.
S...
Their view: Columnist dissatisfied with Palestinian reaction
September 4th, 2010
Here’s a sampling of what political columnist Mona Charen had to say about Palestinian peace talks in a recent column:
Hamas sent a greeting card to the quintet of...
Labor unions no longer beneficial
September 4th, 2010
More people could be free to rest this Labor Day weekend, although many won’t be doing it voluntarily.
We entered the holiday with mixed, but mostly disappointing, news on the economic...
Elida, Texico come to agreement with state
September 4th, 2010
For Elida to continue with its water system project and Texico with its wastewater project, both communities need to submit a proposed schedule and revised budget to the state Department of Finance...
My turn: Words can be excessive
September 4th, 2010
Sometimes I get the joy of editing young adults’ (18-36 year old) writing.
Some struggle with “they’re,” “there” and “their,” others with &ldq...
Angelo State nips Hounds in final minute
September 4th, 2010
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Senior quarterback Josh Neiswander threw his fifth touchdown pass of the game, a 9-yarder to Tristan Carter with 32 seconds left, and Angelo State outlasted Eastern New Me...
Reunion — Sept. 5
September 4th, 2010
Field reunion
The 24th Biannual Field Reunion was held at the Field Fire Station at 1 p.m. Aug. 13.
The business meeting began at 5 p.m. with Jacob Moberly acting as master of...
On the shelves — Sept. 5
September 4th, 2010
The following books are available at:
Portales Public Library
“Chosen Soldier: The Making of a Special Forces Warrior” by Dick Couch
Dick Couch...
Fall foliage, pressing flowers featured on show
September 4th, 2010
Information on pressing flowers, fall foliage and using recycled materials for craft projects will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
Senior happenings — Sept. 5
September 4th, 2010
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Monday: Closed for Labor Day.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. -4 p.m., Daily activities; 10:30 a.m., Indoor exercise; 1 p.m., Bingo and refre...
School lunch menus — Sept. 5
September 4th, 2010
Clovis Elementary
Monday: No school for Labor Day.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Pancake sausage on a stick. Lunch — Beefy cheesy nachos, Sunshine corn, applesauce.
W...
Unemployment numbers sobering news
September 4th, 2010
“Today, nearly 15 million Americans are still out of work. But even that may not be an accurate figure because the real unemployment numbers are probably a good deal higher than the “of...
Kid’s pardon better left by wayside
September 4th, 2010
Some want to see Billy the Kid exonerated of his crimes and riding the trail as a hero. Some, like Billy the Governor Richardson, might want to steal a little of his fame not unlike the Kid used to...
Press release: ENMU's Enrollment Surpasses 5,000 for First Time
September 4th, 2010
PORTALES—Eastern New Mexico University in Portales has surpassed an enrollment of 5,000 for the first time in school history with 5,080 students. The previous record was 4,685 students in th...
Prep football summaries - Sept. 3
September 4th, 2010
Animas 28, Melrose 24 • Records: Animas 2-0, Melrose 1-1 • Difference: The Panthers’ defense blanked Melrose for the entire second half until the f...
Portales past: Sept. 4, 1945 Portales Daily News: Lt. Jack R. Spence o...
September 4th, 2010
Sept. 4, 1945
Portales Daily News: Lt. Jack R. Spence of Portales piloted a carrier-based Avenger torpedo bomber on 60 combat sorties at Iwo Jima and Okinawa before returning t...
Refugee adoption follows mower incident
September 3rd, 2010
Sure, I’ve killed before.
One memory that stands out was stepping on my brother’s hamster when I was 5. I was chasing him while he was dragging the hamster in a gunny sack across...
Labor Day closings
September 3rd, 2010
The following government agencies, businesses and schools are closed Monday for the Labor Day holiday:
Clovis
• City offices
• County offices
&bu...
Land use committee meeting Wednesday
September 3rd, 2010
Curry and Roosevelt Counties will host a policy committee meeting as part of the Cannon Air Force Base Joint Land Use Study 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Curry County Courthouse Commission Room, located...
Hounds blank Adams State in opener
September 3rd, 2010
ALAMOSA, Colo. — Sophomore forward Pablo Quintana scored twice as the Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team broke the game open with four goals in the final 30 minutes to blan...
McGee: Corrections officers deserve salute
September 3rd, 2010
One of our area jails has a new guy in charge. That can’t be an easy job. I mean, on one hand you’re basically working for a committee, and on the other, you’re sitting on top of...
Prep football scoreboard — Sept. 3
September 3rd, 2010
Muleshoe 49, Portales 8
Reserve 46, Floyd 0
Vaughn 45, House/Grady 22
Springlake-Earth 33, Texico 6
Fort Sumner 20, Carrizozo 6
Animas 28, Melrose 24
Clovi...
Friday morning briefing: Loose change needed, catfish abound and a rev...
September 3rd, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Friday briefing.Loose change
Thursday, Ronald McDonald House Charities of New Mexico is asking families to donate l...
Hounds second in MSU meet
September 3rd, 2010
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Junior Mohamed Noor finished second to lead the Eastern New Mexico University men’s cross country team to a second-place finish Thursday in the season-opening Mid...
Area prep football capsules
September 3rd, 2010
Lake Arthur (0-0) at Clovis Christian (1-0) • When: 7 p.m. today (Yucca complex) • Last meeting: 2005, CCS rolled to a 56-20 win over the Panthers in the...
Portales past: Sept. 3, 1950
September 3rd, 2010
Sept. 3, 1950
Portales Daily News: Tuesday was Dollar Day in Portales, with most merchants observing the Labor Day holiday....
Maguire hopes to lead Zias back to success
September 2nd, 2010
Earlier this summer, Eastern New Mexico University volleyball coach Mike Maguire might have been ready to predict a big season for the Zias.
Then injuries and a couple of defections hit. Now...
Baxter Black: Work ethic backbone of America
September 2nd, 2010
“A good day’s work is a good day’s work.”
Labor Day 2010 finds us with our head down, shoulders to the wheel, noses to the grindstone and 10 percent unemployment....
My turn: Kind of a snow news day
September 2nd, 2010
Remember when we all woke up Jan. 29 and found a ton of snow on the ground?
This week’s video selection brings me back to the frosty days of winter this year and from the looks of it,...
Hounds wary of opening match
September 2nd, 2010
The Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team dominated Adams State last season. Second-year Greyhounds coach Harold Munoz isn’t so sure it’ll be that easy when the teams op...
God performs miracles every day
September 2nd, 2010
Have you ever considered the fact that you yourself are a miracle?
The tiny microscopic cell contains your physical characteristics, talents, abilities and personality. I find that amazing.
State police conducting safety operations Labor Day weekend
September 2nd, 2010
New Mexico State Police will be conducting several safety focused operations in the area throughout the Labor Day weekend.
Capt. Jimmy Glascock said officers will be conducting extra patrols...
Labor Day closings
September 2nd, 2010
The following government agencies, businesses and schools are closed Monday for the Labor Day holiday:
Portales
Government taxation growing at alarming rate
September 2nd, 2010
Howard Rich is chairman of Americans for Limited Government. Here’s a snippet from a recent column he distributed to newspapers around the country:
The mindless go...
One size doesn’t fit all
September 2nd, 2010
For most of human history, it used to be standard practice for parents to insist their children live by principles the parents have found to be sound. They also insisted children adopt all sorts of...
Unprecedented terrorism taking root in Mexico
September 2nd, 2010
For months we’ve heard reactionaries call for sealing off the Mexican border, alleging that armed terrorists are, or could be, swarming across the border and putting Americans in danger.
...
Press release: USAF proposes low altitude tactical training area
September 2nd, 2010
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. - The United States Air Force is seeking input regarding its intent to prepare an Environmental Assessment to evaluate the potential environmental consequences of esta...
Thursday morning briefing: Just for kicks, sneak peaks and money machi...
September 2nd, 2010
Good morning. It’s Freedom New Mexico’s Thursday morning briefing.
Just for kicks
There’s a kickball tournament Saturday at the Portales Recreation Center. Re...
Portales past: Sept. 2, 1960
September 2nd, 2010
Sept. 2, 1960
Portales News Tribune: Mac's Drive In Team failed once again to show up for its game with Furniture Mart to determine which of the two teams will go to the state...
Elida, Texico face loss of grant money
September 1st, 2010
The towns of Elida and Texico are facing the loss of grant money, and further stalling on key projects, and town representatives are blaming what they say are unreasonable requirements from the New...
Police blotter — Sept. 2
September 1st, 2010
Samplings of recent calls received by Portales-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Aug. 27
• On Aug. 27 a Portales Police officer was called into t...
Coffee staple in cowboy life
September 1st, 2010
I don’t speak until I’ve had some coffee in the morning. And I don’t want any of that fancy schmancy latte or whatever you call it. I want regular store-bought Folgers, thank you...
State prep volleyball poll
September 1st, 2010
New Mexico High School Coaches Association Class 5A Team (1st-place votes) Pts 1. Gadsden (3) 44 2. Rio Rancho (2) &nb...
State prep football poll
September 1st, 2010
New Mexico High School Coaches Association Class 5A Team (1st-place votes) Pts 1. La Cueva (14) 140 2. Mayfield ...
My turn: In need of better Band-Aids
September 1st, 2010
Forget the better mousetrap — I wish someone would build a better Band-Aid.
I was chopping an onion one night, in between breaks to let my eyes stop stinging and watering, when I cut m...
Wednesday morning briefing: 3-on-3, a job fair and air bags
September 1st, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.3-on-3
If you’re a basketball fan, check out the Gus Macker 3-on-3 tournament this weekend at C...
Portales past: Sept. 1, 1955
September 1st, 2010
Sept. 1, 1955
Portales Daily News: Smart copper and black wrought iron trivets are back in kitchen fashion as lacy ornamental accents, as well as counter protectors....
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