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Governor believes Cannon in 'good shape' regarding BRAC

Kevin Wilson

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Gov. Bill Richardson believes New Mexico always needs to be ready to defend itself for a round of Base Realignment and Closure round, but Cannon Air Force Base is in good shape. Richardson visited Eastern New Mexico University on Thursday afternoon ... Full story

God performs miracles every day

By Joan Clayton: Religion columnist

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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. If you ever doubt how valuable you are, read Psalm 139:13-... Full story

State police conducting safety operations Labor Day weekend

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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 and checkpoints geared toward enforcing seat belt and chil... Full story

Labor Day closings

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The following government agencies, businesses and schools are closed Monday for the Labor Day holiday: Portales • City offices • County offices • Federal offices • Portales Public Library • The Portales National Bank &bull... Full story

Press release: USAF proposes low altitude tactical training area

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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 establishing a Low Altitude Tactical Navigation area in ... Full story

Thursday morning briefing: Just for kicks, sneak peaks and money machines

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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. Registration deadline is Friday.   $50 per team, 8 player minimum. &... Full story

Melrose breaks ground on clinic

Freedom New Mexico

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The Village of Melrose broke ground Wednesday on its new health clinic. County Manager Lance Pyle said more than 80 people attended the long anticipated event, including Melrose Elementary students, citizens and people who were involved in organizin... Full story

Ticket feature: Bobby Vee returning to Clovis Music Festival

Liliana Castillo

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Bobby Vee is returning to play the Clovis Music Festival this year. Vee has played the festival, slated for Sept. 9-12 at the Curry County Events Center, seven times he said and calls the experience “an absolute joy.” “The festiva... Full story

Elida, Texico face loss of grant money

Argen Duncan

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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 Mexico Environment Department. If the towns can&rsq... Full story

Police blotter — Sept. 2

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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 the assistant principal’s office at Portales Junior High School for a repo... Full story

Coffee staple in cowboy life

By Glenda Price: New Mexico columnist

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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 very much. They say coffee won the West. According t... Full story

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