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Archive For November 2009
Tuesday morning briefing: Road grading and Christmas performances
November 30th, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Tuesday morning briefing.
Video of the Day:
At Your Service: See what a Curry County Road Department road grad...
Food drive nets tons of food
November 30th, 2009
The Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico collected 17,000 pounds of non-perishable food in Roosevelt and Curry counties in its Holiday Canned Food Drive, food bank Director Nancy Taylor wrote in an e-ma...
Commission to vote on grant, hospital money
November 30th, 2009
The Roosevelt County Commission is scheduled to consider a sole community hospital payment request for Roosevelt General Hospital and a resolution authorizing submission of a Community Development...
City Council to consider Sunland annexation
November 30th, 2009
At their meeting set for 7 p.m. today, Portales city councilors are set to hold a public hearing about the proposed annexation of Sunland Inc. and the accompanying zone change.
They are sche...
Dec. 1 ENMU briefs
November 30th, 2009
Vic and Tory new names
ENMU’s greyhound mascots will go by the names Vic and Tory. The names, chosen from a list of more than 200, were submitted by Kaitlin Tidwell and Haley La...
Weather precautions in place
November 30th, 2009
Many residents of Clovis and Portales will have their eyes peeled on the weather, either through looking at the conditions directly or through updates via various media, as a cold front is expected...
Empty Stocking: Ms. R
November 30th, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. R
Household members: 9
Children: 7
Special circumstances: “Ms. R” has seven children and her husband is no long...
Little Miss Merry Christmas candidates
November 29th, 2009
This year’s Little Miss Merry Christmas contest has a record number of contestants with 20 young ladies vying for the crown.
Competitors must be between 4 and 10 years old.
The...
Floyd news
November 29th, 2009
Tuesday
• 4 p.m. — Broncos basketball, Floyd at Dora (Junior high boys and girls).
Thursday
• TBA — Bronco basketball, Floyd a...
PJHS news
November 29th, 2009
Seventh graders win Clovis invitational
Coach Reuben Tellez reports that the Portales seventh-grade boys won the Clovis invitational basketball tournament this past weekend. They defe...
Elida news
November 29th, 2009
Basketball schedule:
Tuesday — Clovis Christian at Elida — JH G; JV-B; V-G, B — 3 p.m.
Thursday through Saturday — Anton Tournament — V-G, B
Dora news
November 29th, 2009
Lunch account payments due
Students need to settle their November lunch charges and pay ahead for December meals this week. We will serve meals 12 days of December, so make sure your...
Birth announcement
November 29th, 2009
Gabriel Orrantia
Gabriel Andres Orrantia was born Nov. 13, 2009, to Rojelio and Jeanette Orrantia of Portales at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He weighed 6 pounds,...
Honors
November 29th, 2009
Aileen McAlister
Aileen Mcalister, owner of Butterfly Floral, was pinned New Mexico master advance florist at the New Mexico State Florist Association convention Sept. 9 in Albuquerq...
Library schedule
November 29th, 2009
The Teen Writing Group meets 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Preschool Storytime is at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday with a repeat at 6 p.m. on Thursday. Join us for stories, songs and a short craft. This w...
Club notes
November 29th, 2009
Altrusa International
The Altrusa International Inc. club of Portales met in the Central Office Annex with 28 members and two guests present. President Nancy Legleiter called the meet...
Remodeling tips featured on show
November 29th, 2009
Information on do-it-yourself remodeling, quilt labels and recipes for entertaining will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
Paul...
Happy to have reader feedback
November 28th, 2009
Writing has always come easy to me. Sometimes research and fact checking haven’t been as natural.
A good example of that was last week’s column about animated movies.
It w...
My vote is still for fully free society
November 28th, 2009
I have always had problems voting.
Not only have I been influenced by the likes of professor Gordon Tullock about how ineffectual one’s vote tends to be, but I have very rarely found a...
U.S., India talks display deepening ties
November 28th, 2009
President Barack Obama last week hosted India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the White House as his administration’s first official state visit.
The event came complete with...
Empty stocking: Mrs. M
November 28th, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. M
Household members: 5
Children: 4
Special circumstances: “Ms. M’s” daughter will be having surgery in De...
Zias hold on to notch first victory
November 28th, 2009
DENVER — The Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team did a lot of things right Saturday, and it turned out to be just enough for their first win of the season.
The...
Metro State edges Zias on late FTs
November 27th, 2009
DENVER — Senior forward Rae Bean scored 20 points and Metro State converted four free throws in the final 15 seconds Friday to edge Eastern New Mexico University’s women 57-53 in Metro...
11-25 ENMU men's basketball capsule
November 27th, 2009
ENMU (2-1) vs. Western State (2-1), 4 p.m. today at Greyhound Arena. Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9. Last outing: The Greyhounds led wire-to-wire, jumping out to a 19-3 lead in the...
No arrests announced in fire
November 27th, 2009
Clovis Fire Chief Ray Westerman said Friday no arrests have been announced in relation to the fire that gutted K-Bob’s Steakhouse on Wednesday.
Officials at the fire department said th...
Braving Black Friday
November 27th, 2009
Three women in Clovis have donned variations of Santa hats early Black Friday for their traditional day of shopping for the past 10 years.
Jennifer McKinney, her sister Carri Valverde and he...
Police: Five people may have been involved in fight
November 27th, 2009
The Portales Police Department is presenting information to the district attorney office from statements given by witnesses to Monday’s homicide, according to Deputy Police Chief Lonnie Berry...
11-28 Empty stocking fund
November 27th, 2009
Today’s focus: Ms. T
Household members: 4
Children: 3
Special circumstances: “Ms. T” is unemployed. She was in a car accident earlier this year and lost her d...
These gifts not on shopping list
November 26th, 2009
Black Friday is now upon us, which means my bank account will soon be drained as I make purchases of cheap books, video games, DVDs and clothing. Next comes the challenging part, when I actually st...
Tired of machines ordering me around
November 26th, 2009
I don’t know about you, but I’ve had it with Bossy Britches Machines.
Our motor vehicles insist on telling us our “windshield washer is low” or we might ought to &ldq...
China proves federal Internet regulations fail
November 26th, 2009
Why is it important to condemn government regulation of the Internet? You don’t have to look much further for an answer than China’s latest battle to preside over the “World of Wa...
Blessings come with prayers
November 26th, 2009
We may never know where or how our prayers are answered, but be assured they are. I was privileged to know an answered prayer that happened in a doctor’s office many years ago.
“...
Stores prepare for busy, safe Black Friday
November 26th, 2009
Mike Hall has worked a lot of Black Fridays, but he doesn’t really consider the day to be that dark.
“The worst part is thinking about it coming, but once it gets here, it’...
Friday morning briefing:charitable donations and cooking tapas
November 25th, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Friday morning briefing.
Airmen raise big bucks
Cannon Air Force Base surpassed its goal of $90,000 for this y...
Empty stocking program starts Friday
November 25th, 2009
The number of children the Salvation Army is hoping to help has almost doubled this holiday season, according to Maj. Kevin Ray.
Friday the Clovis News Journal and Portales News-Tribune will...
ENMU students share holiday plans
November 25th, 2009
Thanksgiving is a time of the year where family and friends come together to give thanks. Eastern New Mexico Students might live and work in Portales, but some make the trek home to be with family....
Man facing child porn charges
November 25th, 2009
A Portales man has been charged with almost 250 counts of child pornography.
Deputies from Roosevelt and Curry counties arrested Parviz Marcus McKeand, 22, Sunday after executing a search wa...
Woman, infant die of swine flu
November 25th, 2009
A 54-year-old Curry County woman and a Quay County infant are among four New Mexicans who died from the H1N1 flu virus this week, according to the state Department of Health.
The Quay County...
Roosevelt County names jail administrator
November 25th, 2009
Roosevelt County hired David Casanova to fill the administrator position at the Roosevelt County Detention Center on Tuesday, according to a news release the county sent Wednesday.
He is sch...
Hounds cruise past Chaparrals
November 25th, 2009
LUBBOCK — Senior forward Equs Darby and sophomore guard Tralyn Harden scored 16 points each and combined to go 6-for-7 from 3-point range Tuesday night, lifting Eastern New Mexico University&...
11-24 Tuesday area prep basketball summaries
November 25th, 2009
BoysFloyd 66, Clovis Christian 24Clovis Christian (0-1) — Cory Shipman 2 0-0 5, Kenny Duong 2 0-0 6, Skylar White 1 0-0 2, Cordy Wilhoit 0 1-2 1, Kendall Naceanceno 0 2-8 2...
Thursday morning briefing: Christmas on the Pecos and leftovers
November 24th, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Thursday morning briefing.
Award-winning maintenance:
The Clovis and Texico school districts have won state aw...
Thankful I can count many blessings
November 24th, 2009
This Thanksgiving I am thankful for many things large and small. For instance, on the world stage I am thankful that Saddam Hussein finally got what he had coming.
But I’m also thankfu...
Ethics issues surface for TRICARE
November 24th, 2009
Aetna Government Health Plans of Hartford, Conn., appears to have gained an unfair advantage in competing for TRICARE’s North Region support contract, valued at $16.7 billion, by hiring a for...
Thanksgiving expression of gratitude
November 24th, 2009
If the pilgrims and Wampanoag Indians, who were present at the original Thanksgiving feast, somehow were transported to modern times to take part in the holiday as we know it today, even they would...
Silent auction scheduled
November 24th, 2009
The Community Services Center Senior Volunteer Programs has scheduled a Silent Auction at the Portales National Bank Monday through Dec. 11 at 3 p.m.
Proceeds go to the Seniors Programs. Auc...
FFA president to be part of parade
November 24th, 2009
New Mexico State FFA President Ryan Best, an Elida native, is to participate in the 121st Tournament of Roses Parade Jan. 1 in Pasadena, Calif., as part of the first-ever national FFA organization&...
RGH meeting canceled
November 24th, 2009
The Roosevelt General Hospital Board meeting set for Tuesday night was canceled since the board finished interviewing administrator candidates ahead of schedule.
The board wrapped up intervi...
Wednesday morning briefing: stuffing demo and Amarillo hockey
November 24th, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday morning briefing.
Stuffed:
In this how-to video, Clovis High School students demonstrate preparing s...
Tuesday morning briefing
November 23rd, 2009
Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s morning briefing.
Joke of the day:
Want a quick laugh? Check out our joke of the day at
Holiday mailing deadlines
November 23rd, 2009
Deadlines For Dec. 25 delivery
Domestic
U.S. Postal Service
• Parcel Post: Dec. 16
• First Class letters, cards: Dec. 21
• Pri...
Sheriff's deputies arrest 11 over weekend
November 23rd, 2009
Roosevelt County Sheriff’s deputies working with New Mexico Game and Fish Department officers arrested 11 people, most for hunting violations, over the weekend, according to a news release fr...
Press Release: Digital art and sculpture at ENMU
November 23rd, 2009
Eastern New Mexico University student Lamar (Mo) Barnes will display his bachelor’s of fine arts showcase, along with Diana Cole’s artwork, in Golden Library’s Runnels Gallery fro...
Press Release: ENMU sets holiday concert
November 23rd, 2009
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales will host its annual Holiday Concert at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4 at the University Theatre’s Mainstage. The concert features the Univer...
ENMU men's basketball capsule
November 23rd, 2009
ENMU (1-1) at Lubbock Christian (4-0), 6 p.m. (MST) today at Lubbock. Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9. Last outing: ENMU split home-and-home games with Western New Mexico to o...
11/24 ENMU briefs
November 23rd, 2009
Employee briefs
Donald “Doc” Elder III, Eastern New Mexico University professor of history, wrote a book review for the September/October issue of the journal “Space...
Press release: People arrested during weekend
November 23rd, 2009
The Roosevelt County Sheriff's Office teaming up with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish worked several operations over the weekend in Roosevelt County that ended with multiple arrests and...
Editor shares thanks for family
November 22nd, 2009
I am thankful for three things this holiday season:
• Family
• Friends.
• Football.
Actually, I am thankful for many things this year. I have had many lif...
Animated films more interesting
November 22nd, 2009
In the days of the double-feature movie, I was a big fan of the cartoons in between.
Bugs, Daffy, Yosemite Sam and Foghorn Leghorn were what I measured good comedy against.
After I g...
Implementing strict environmental policies unwise
November 22nd, 2009
In a major blow to the campaign against the presumed threat of global warming, world leaders acknowledge that a legally binding global treaty won’t be approved at next month’s 192-natio...
Missouri Southern tops Zias
November 21st, 2009
EMPORIA, Kan. — Junior guard Jasmine Lovejoy shot 8-for-12 from the field en route to 21 points Saturday, lifting Missouri Southern to a 76-58 victory over Eastern New Mexico University in th...
Western rolls past Hounds
November 21st, 2009
SILVER CITY — The courts were reversed on Saturday, and essentially so were the roles.
Western New Mexico, which scored just two points in the first eight minutes against Eastern New M...
Lady Rams eke out win in season opener
November 21st, 2009
FRIONA — It was anything but pretty, but for the Portales Lady Rams it at least went in the win column.
Portales led from late in the first quarter to the end, but had to hang on late...
11/31 Blotter
November 21st, 2009
A sampling of calls received by the Portales Police Department from Nov. 16-19, 2009.
Nov. 16
• 2:21 p.m., caller at 1600 block of North Abilene reported she had fo...
ENMU closes for Thanksgiving
November 21st, 2009
Eastern New Mexico University is closing for Thanksgiving break from Wednesday through Sunday.
The university’s Golden Library will be open from noon to midnight on Sunday, according...
Meeting covers wind energy land leases
November 21st, 2009
A meeting discussing the opportunities and pitfalls of leasing land for wind energy facilities and the benefits of joining a landowners association is set for 6 p.m until 9 p.m. Monday in the Roose...
Press Release: ENMU holiday closing
November 21st, 2009
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales will be closed for the Thanksgiving Break from Wednesday, Nov. 25, through Sunday, Nov. 29.
The university’s Golden Library will be open...
11-20 Friday area prep basketball summaries
November 20th, 2009
BoysFarwell 66, Grady 30Farwell (2-0) — Olivas 6 0-0 13, Billingsley 4 0-0 8, Devault 3 4-6 11, White 1 0-2 2, Actkinson 4 0-0 10, Coburn 3 0-0 8, Carpenter 6 0-0 12, Chave...
East Valley Tribune purchased
November 20th, 2009
Freedom Communications has received a letter of intent to purchase the East Valley Tribune in Mesa, Ariz., and keep the Pulitzer-Prize winning newspaper and Web site operating, Publisher Julie More...
Emporia State thumps cold-shooting Zias
November 20th, 2009
EMPORIA, Kan. — The Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team occasionally endures a rough night shooting. Friday’s showing, though, was one for the ages.
The Z...
ENMU men's basketball capsule
November 20th, 2009
ENMU (1-0) at Western New Mexico (0-1), 3 p.m. today at Silver City. Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9. Last outing: The teams met in the season opener for both on Tuesday at Greyhound...
Friday Roosevelt jail interim administrator's last day
November 20th, 2009
Friday was Roosevelt County Detention Center Interim Administrator Charles Perez’s last day on the job.
County Manager Charlene Hardin said Perez submitted a letter of resignation Nov....
Prep football scoreboard — Nov. 20
November 20th, 2009
Class 5A
Quarterfinals
Clovis 21, Onate 13, final
Class 2A
Semifinals
Tularosa 7, Texico 6, final
8-man
Champi...
EPCOG director: Lunch meeting with county commissioners focused on EPC...
November 19th, 2009
A quorum of Curry County commissioners discussed Eastern Plains Council of Governments services at a private lunch on Tuesday, according to EPCOG’s interim executive director.
EPCOG&rs...
ENMU alumnus to be honored at Rose Parade
November 19th, 2009
Eastern New Mexico University alumnus Manuel A. Sandoval is set to be recognized in the Donate Life float in the Rose Parade, his sister-in-law Susan Nagel said.
Donate Life promotes organ,...
Friday morning briefing: Blackwater Draw and Hispanic population
November 19th, 2009
Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s morning briefing.
Video of the day:
Some super things to see and do, right in our own backyard.
Wolverines host high-scoring Tularosa
November 19th, 2009
When Texico hosts Tularosa in a 7 p.m. Class 2A playoff semifinal today, it shapes up as the immovable object against the irresistible force.
The defending state champion Wolverines (9-1) ha...
Dairy submits plan to clean up contamination
November 19th, 2009
New Mexico Environment Department representatives have said they’ve found groundwater pollution at a local dairy, but the owner said he has decreased existing contamination since taking over...
We can all take a stand for righteousness
November 19th, 2009
Someone has said, “Light a candle instead of cursing the darkness.” How true! Each one of us can make a difference in our world. You may think you are only one person and that you canno...
I'm not paying for beef unless I can eat it
November 19th, 2009
The Hindu dairymen, represented by the Hare Krishna (HK) in the United States, have much in common with dairymen from California, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
The HK dairy is in West Virginia...
Tourism dead at hands of cartels
November 19th, 2009
Forty-five years ago it was perfectly fine for young people to cross the border into Mexico in search of fun. In those days the drug cartels’ bloody fights were not a factor.
In Juarez...
Greenhouse gas legislation satisfies few
November 19th, 2009
In a major blow to the campaign against the presumed threat of global warming, world leaders acknowledge that a legally binding global treaty won’t be approved at next month’s 192-natio...
Roosevelt County inmate escapes, is recaptured
November 19th, 2009
An inmate at the Roosevelt County Detention Center escaped and was recaptured about 1 1/2 hours later Thursday afternoon.
Oracio Ornelas, 28, was missing from the detention center, according...
Education column: Clovis education system outstanding
November 18th, 2009
Last week, I met two outstanding fourth grade students.
One, a Parkview Elementary student, Fabian Trevino, won a national essay contest; and the other student, Cam Kuykendall, a fourth grad...
Portales man injured in collision
November 18th, 2009
Police say one person was injured Tuesday when a pickup truck rear-ended another vehicle on Chicago Avenue.
Portales Police Deputy Chief Lonnie Berry said a 2007 Nissan driven by Barry Vaugh...
Press Release: Great American Smokeout
November 18th, 2009
The American Cancer Society will mark its 34th Great American Smokeout® on November 19 by reminding smokers that quitting smoking is one of the most important steps in creating a world with les...
Press Release: ENMU greyhounds will live on campus
November 18th, 2009
PORTALES — The two Greyhound dogs being adopted by Eastern New Mexico University in Portales are expected to arrive on campus in early December, and will live in a campus apartment with two s...
11-17 tuesday area prep basketball summaries
November 18th, 2009
BoysBovina 41, Cotton Center 26Cotton Center (0-1) — Hawkins 4 1-2 10, Bradshaw 1 0-0 3, Straw 2 0-0 4, Perez 1 0-0 2, Martinez 1 0-0 2, Gonzalez 2 0-1 5. Totals 11 1-3 26....
Press Release: Senate approves key NM military funding
November 18th, 2009
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall reported that the Senate has approved legislation to fund key construction projects at New Mexico’s military installations.
Wilson Rule would net improvement
November 17th, 2009
The mantra is that rules are made to be broken. I disagree. Rules are made to be replaced by better rules.
I was reminded of this while at a not-so-close volleyball match at the state tourna...
Old veterans daunted with current wars
November 17th, 2009
A small group of U.S. war veterans, the age difference among them as wide as 70 years, gathered this month at American Legion Post 177 in Fairfax, Va., for a special event at the annual Veterans Da...
Obama needs to weigh all troop options
November 17th, 2009
Before leaving on his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama let it be known he is not satisfied with any of the four alternative plans he and his national security team have been considering —...
Wednesday morning briefing
November 17th, 2009
Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday morning briefing:
Dance the night away
Just two days left if you want to be at the Mayor’s Ball Saturday eve...
Hospital board interviews administrator finalist
November 17th, 2009
The Roosevelt General Hospital Board interviewed administrator candidate Larry Leaming of Fruita, Colo., Tuesday in a closed session.
Board President Terry Cone said the remaining four final...
City Council selects interim fire chief
November 17th, 2009
Portales has selected an interim fire chief to step up when the current chief retires.
At the City Council meeting Tuesday, City Manager Tom Howell announced his plans to appoint Portales Ba...
PHS Choir holds variety show
November 17th, 2009
The Portales High School Choral Department has scheduled a variety show at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday.
The show features Portales students ages 8 and up in a number of formats, including sin...
Hestands sets open house
November 17th, 2009
Hestands Floral Holiday Open House 2009 is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the store, 813 W. Second St.
The program includes browsing through new inventory, centerpiece demonstrations at 11 a....
Account created for baby’s family
November 17th, 2009
An account is established at Portales National Bank for 5-month-old Noriah Castillo, who died Saturday.
Contributions go toward funeral expenses and other assistance for the family....
Hospital board to dicsuss election
November 17th, 2009
The Roosevelt General Hospital board is to hear about its annual election of officers and recruitment at the hospital-based rural health clinic during its meeting at 5:30 p.m. today in the hospital...
Council will consider Sunland reimbursement request
November 16th, 2009
A fairly light agenda for the Portales City Council meeting at 7 p.m. tonight at City Hall includes two items of business involving possible money for Sunland Inc.
City Manager Tom Howell sa...
11-16 ENMU briefs
November 16th, 2009
Holiday lunch buffet set
Swing into the Holiday Spirit from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the Cross Roads Cafe’s annual Holiday Luncheon.
The menu includes turkey, ham, barr...
Tuesday morning briefing: Western tunes, basketball
November 16th, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Tuesday morning briefing.
Pretend there’s a campfire
Western music has its connoisseurs. ... If you&rsqu...
ENMU rehires Maguire as volleyball coach
November 16th, 2009
Jeff Geiser didn’t have to leave Eastern New Mexico University’s campus to find its new volleyball coach. But the college’s athletic director doesn’t think he would have fou...
Portales paper takes home awards
November 14th, 2009
ALBUQUERQUE — The Clovis News Journal on Saturday received the E.H. Shaffer General Excellence Award from New Mexico Press Association-Associated Press Managing Editors.
The newspaper...
Engagements
November 14th, 2009
Paiz-Lovato
Pete Paiz of Portales announces the engagement and approaching marriage of his daughter, Brandi Paiz of Portales to Joe Dan Lovato, of Roy, son of Jose Lovato of Albuquerq...
Greyhounds ready to make some strides
November 14th, 2009
Andrew Helton knows he has a big job, but he’s ready to get to work.
Coming off back-to-back 0-12 seasons in the Lone Star Conference South Division, Helton has taken over the Eastern...
Cooking with fruit featured on show
November 14th, 2009
Information on kid-friendly citrus recipes, talking with teenagers and needles and threads for sewing and quilting will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday...
Elida news
November 14th, 2009
Basketball schedule:
Tuesday — 4 p.m. Marshall JH at Elida
Basketball schedules are available at the office or online at our school website.
Progr...
Club notes
November 14th, 2009
Altrusa International club
The Altrusa Int’l. Inc. club of Portales met Nov. 9 in the Central Office Annex with 25 members and two guests present.
President Nancy Legleit...
Floyd news
November 14th, 2009
Monday
• TBD — Junior high basketball boys/girls Melrose tournament.
Tuesday
• TBD — Junior high basketball boys/girls Melrose tournament.
PHS news
November 14th, 2009
College fair scheduled
NM Gear-Up and Portales High School will host their second College/Career Fair 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Ram Athletic Center.
Thirty-Four recruiter...
Library news/reviews
November 14th, 2009
• Teens in grades 6-12 can learn how to make some tasty treats, just in time for the holidays.
• Join us on 4:30 p.m. Tuesday for a fun cooking program at the library.
&bull...
Little Miss Merry Christmas contest seeks contestants
November 14th, 2009
The Little Miss Merry Christmas contest is searching for contestants before the cut off date Monday.
Right now, five girls are in the running for the spot. Roosevelt Chamber of Commerce Mana...
Statewide children in need of families
November 14th, 2009
As far as the Wofford kids are concerned, they chose their parents.
When they needed a permanent family, three of the five children decided they wanted Sherill and Alan Wofford of Portales t...
Vixens fall to Tatum in 1A title match
November 14th, 2009
RIO RANCHO — Six-foot freshman Devanne Sours collected 36 kills, including a match-ending tip in the fifth set, to lift Tatum to a 15-25, 25-23, 22-25, 25-15, 15-13 victory over defending cha...
Constituents were King's top priority
November 14th, 2009
As I grew up and came of age it seemed Bruce King had always been governor of New Mexico. With three different terms he was in the governor’s chair a long time.
It seemed the man, who...
Female veterans face unique issues
November 14th, 2009
The recent tragedy at the Fort Hood Army Post in Texas reminds us just how much we value and appreciate the men and women who bravely serve our nation.
This Army post houses soldiers who hav...
Competition keeps health costs down
November 14th, 2009
Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of three editorials on Canada’s health care system. It is provided by editorial writers of The Colorado Springs Gazette.
...
Hatch Valley ousts Rams
November 13th, 2009
HATCH — The Hatch Valley Bears wasted little time Friday in making sure there would be a new Class 3A state football champion this season.
Hatch Valley scored four touchdowns in the fi...
11-13 Friday area prep playoff summaries
November 13th, 2009
Amarillo River Road 25, Muleshoe 21What: Texas Class 2A Division I bi-district gameRecords: Muleshoe 10-1, River Road 9-3Difference: The Wildcats, who led 12-...
CCS looks to reach 8-man finals
November 13th, 2009
Two years removed from an 0-10 season, Clovis Christian is one game away from playing for a state championship.
The Eagles will try to get there today when they host Tatum (9-1) in a 1 p.m....
Prep football scoreboard
November 13th, 2009
State playoffs
Class 3A
First round
Friday
Hatch Valley 40, Portales 6
Class 2A
Quarterfinal
Friday
Roosevelt County men fined for poaching
November 13th, 2009
Two men were fined and one sentenced to jail after pleading guilty Oct. 21 to poaching charges.
Jacob Gaines, 21, of Roosevelt County was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined $2,255 for po...
New Mexico state volleyball tournament pairings
November 13th, 2009
Rio Rancho
Class 5A
Friday
Quarterfinals
Rio Rancho def. Las Cruces 25-21, 25-17, 25-18
Gadsden def. Cibola 25-18, 25-15, 25-18
Prep football playoffs — Nov. 13
November 13th, 2009
State playoffs
Class 3A
First round
Friday
Hatch Valley 40, Portales 6
Class 2A
Quarterfinal
Friday
Former New Mexico Gov. Bruce King dies at age 85
November 13th, 2009
SANTA FE — Former New Mexico Gov. Bruce King was a back-slapping, hand-pumping, old-fashioned politician, equally at home on the ranch or in the Roundhouse.
His death, at 85, marks the...
Class 1A powers oust Bovina, Farwell
November 12th, 2009
Neither Farwell nor Bovina had favorable draws in the first round of the Texas Class 1A football playoffs, and both were eliminated Thursday night.
Bovina (8-3), making its fourth playoff ap...
Friday morning briefing: McDonald's expanding
November 12th, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Friday morning briefing.
Mickey-D’s x 3
Clovis is about to get a third McDonald’s.
Owner Jo...
State football pairings
November 12th, 2009
Thursday
Texas
Class 1A
Division I
Wellington 63, Bovina 27
Division II
New Deal 48, Farwell 7
Friday
...
Helton signs in-state prospects
November 12th, 2009
First-year Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball coach Andrew Helton signed two Albuquerque players, guards Kyle Lantz of Manzano and Michael Maya of Valley, to national letters of i...
Wide receiver Poku earns all-LSC first team honors
November 12th, 2009
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University junior wide receiver Jesse Poku has been named to the All-Lone Star Conference South Division first team in football.
Poku, from Murphy, Texas,...
Portales police make marijuana bust
November 12th, 2009
A Portales man and Lovington woman face felony charges after police say they caught the pair Wednesday with 58 pounds of marijuana.
David Howl, 42, and Melissa Flowers, 39, are charged with...
Annual Christmas program set for Monday
November 12th, 2009
Portales’ annual toy drive is coming to town, and this year, a lucky donor can have milk and cookies with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
The Lighting of the Tree ceremony Monday is set to kick...
Junior class hosting spaghetti supper
November 12th, 2009
The Portales High School junior class has planned a spaghetti dinner and auction to raise funds for prom from noon to 2 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Sunday in the school cafeteria.
Live auctions of des...
Let freedom ring in America
November 12th, 2009
Freedom doesn’t come cheap. It comes with blood and tears. Soldiers have been separated from loved ones. Who among us can know their pain, loneliness and willingness to fight for freedom?...
Friday area prep football capsules
November 12th, 2009
Muleshoe (10-0) vs. Amar. River Road (7-3)When: 7 p.m. (CDT) in a Class 2A Division I bi-district playoff game at Plainview, TexasLast week: Muleshoe defeated Friona 28-21...
My cowboy pride has taken a hard hit
November 12th, 2009
I was wounded. I got cracked across the bridge of my nose.
Not that my nose needs to do anything to attract attention. As one friend put it, “Bax, if you’d lie flat on your back...
Day at poll station good for laughs
November 12th, 2009
I served as a poll worker on last year’s election day and again last week. Last year, of course, we were voting for president and a bunch of other offices and initiatives. Last week was stric...
Canada health system endless wait for some
November 12th, 2009
Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of three editorials on Canada’s health care system. It is provided by editorial writers of The Colorado Springs Gazette.
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Hospital administrator candidates discuss goals
November 11th, 2009
The five finalists for the opening administrator position at Roosevelt General Hospital hail from around the country, including two from the local area, and have differing types of experience.
...
Press Release: Portales nurse earns top award
November 11th, 2009
Carol Morgan, RN, nurse manager for the New Mexico Department of Health in Portales, received the Excellence in Public Health/Community/School Nursing award, presented by ITT Technical Institute at...
Bovina hoping to snap string of first-round exits
November 11th, 2009
Bovina and Farwell have passed Step 1, making the Class 1A playoffs.
Step 2 promises to be a little tougher.
Both schools have top-10 opponents awaiting them tonight in the bi-distric...
Registration open for AARP driver safety course
November 11th, 2009
Registration is open for an AARP driver safety class tentatively scheduled for 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 18 at the Community Services Center, 1100 Community Way, Portales.
The course covers issues...
Zias volleyball coach resigns
November 11th, 2009
Eastern New Mexico University volleyball coach Kim Falkenhagen has resigned her duties at the school.
ENMU athletic director Jeff Geiser made the announcement on Wednesday.
“I a...
Thursday morning briefing: Izzy’s still running (and car dreams)
November 11th, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Thursday morning briefing.
Running for national attention
Izzy Miranda, who graduated from Clovis High School...
Lady Cats get No. 9 state seed
November 10th, 2009
Clovis High’s girls are seeded ninth in the 12-team Class 5A state volleyball tournament beginning Thursday at the Santa Ana Center in Rio Rancho.
The Lady Wildcats are slated to face...
11-10 Tuesday area prep summaries
November 10th, 2009
GirlsFarwell 53, Lockney 46Farwell (1-0) — Keegan Langford 5 7-8 17, Kristin Langford 0 1-2 1, Laura Martinez 1 8-12 10, Tiffani Jones 8 4-4 25, Keila Jennings 0 0-2 0. Tot...
Our choices revolve around ethics
November 10th, 2009
The basic task of ethics is to answer the question, “How should I act?”
What standards apply to me as I conduct my life?”
“What are the fundamental principles...
Senator holding up veterans benefits
November 10th, 2009
More than a month after a new fiscal year began Oct. 1, the House and Senate are still pressing to pass a group of bills to improve veterans’ benefits and health programs, rolling them togeth...
Consumers keep health care thriving
November 10th, 2009
Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of three editorials on Canada’s health care system. It is provided by editorial writers of The Colorado Springs Gazette.
...
Hospital board chooses finalists
November 10th, 2009
The Roosevelt General Hospital Board chose five finalists to possibly replace retiring administrator James D’Agostino in executive session Tuesday night at the hospital.
Finalists are:...
ENMU notes: Hounds host exhibition game tonight
November 10th, 2009
The Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team, under first-year coach Andrew Helton, will host the New Mexico All-Stars in an 8 p.m. exhibition game today at Greyhound Arena.
Veterans Day events
November 10th, 2009
Today
A Tribute to Veterans — 10:30 a.m., Memorial Building at Seventh and Abilene streets in Portales.
Veterans Day breakfast — 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., American Legion No. 25,...
Base running out of room in 801 housing
November 10th, 2009
If anyone asks “What’s the 801?,” it doesn’t have anything to do with an area code or an information service via telephone.
For more than 250 families in the Clovis a...
Xcel Energy names new subsidiary CEO
November 10th, 2009
Xcel Energy named Riley Hill chief executive officer and president of its Southwestern Public Service Company subsidiary Tuesday, according to a company press release.
Hill succeeds David Ev...
Wednesday morning briefing: From hunting to the death penalty
November 10th, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday morning briefing.
Gotta be fast for a license to kill:
It took all of 10 seconds for hunters to snat...
Press Release: Xcel names Hill CEO of Southwestern Public Service Co.
November 10th, 2009
AMARILLO – Xcel Energy today named Riley Hill, chief operating officer of its Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS) subsidiary, to succeed David Eves as president and CEO of SPS.
E...
School board honors PHS girls soccer team
November 9th, 2009
Portales Municipal Schools Board of Education honored the Portales High School girls soccer team during its regular meeting on Monday.
The Lady Rams reached state quarterfinals before fallin...
Prep football playoffs
November 9th, 2009
New Mexico(Seeds in parentheses)Class 5AFirst round(9) Eldorado vs. (8) Cibola at Milne Stadium, Albuquerque, 7 p.m. Friday(12) Carlsbad at (5) Onate, 7 p.m. Fr...
Nov. 22, 1972
November 9th, 2009
In the Portales News-Tribune, Tastee-Freez advertised a Tastee burger deluxe with golden-taste fries for 45 cents....
State prep volleyball tournaments
November 9th, 2009
(Seeds in parentheses)Class 5AAt Santa Ana Star Center, Rio RanchoWednesday’s pool playStarts at 11 a.m.Pool A, court 1 — Rio Rancho (1) vs....
UNM thumps Zias in exhibition
November 9th, 2009
ALBUQUERQUE — Eastern New Mexico University’s women stayed with New Mexico for the better part of the first half Monday night, but a 16-0 run over a span of less than 3 1/2 minutes sent...
Nov. 21, 1971
November 9th, 2009
In the Portales News-Tribune, Gibson’s Discount Center advertised a Westmark nine-cup aluminum percolator for $6.88....
Nov. 20, 1970
November 9th, 2009
The 1969 fellowship dinner at Portales First Baptist church was such a delightful occasion that it was repeated this year, according to the Portales News-Tribune. However, the dinner was held in th...
Nov. 19, 1961
November 9th, 2009
Portales Rotarians dined on barbecued beef, hot rolls and country butter with pumpkin pie for dessert Friday at the Christian Children’s Home, according to the Portales News-Tribune archives....
Contest will determine ENMU mascot names
November 9th, 2009
Will the new ENMU live mascots next season be Loyal and True or will it be Vic-Tory whenever the greyhounds make an appearance?
The public will decide as Eastern New Mexico University is sta...
Holiday closings
November 9th, 2009
The following will be closed for the Veterans Day holiday on Wednesday:
• City offices
• County offices
• Portales Library
• First Commu...
ENMU to honor local veterans
November 9th, 2009
Eastern New Mexico University is hosting its fourth annual Veterans Day service with a bagpipes player for the first time.
Tutor Coordinator Esthela Banuelos said the Cannon Air Force Base C...
Police awaiting autopsy in fatal accident
November 9th, 2009
Portales police will wait for an autopsy report before determining whether charges will be filed against a 16-year-old driving a pickup truck involved in a fatal accident Oct. 30.
Gloria Ann...
Press Release: ENMU Oboe Recital for Monday Night Canceled
November 9th, 2009
The faculty oboe recital of Eastern New Mexico University’s Tracy Carr set for 7 p.m., tonight, Nov. 9, at the Firs...
Monday morning briefing: Tribute to Jesse Leal
November 8th, 2009
Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Monday morning briefing.
Tribute to an inspiration:
Jesse Leal, founder of Leal’s Mexican food restauran...
11-8 Community calendar
November 8th, 2009
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...
11-8 Club notes
November 8th, 2009
Daughters of the Confederacy
The Ellen W. Jones Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy met Nov. 3 at Furr’s in Clovis for lunch, then adjourned to the home of Mrs. G.C. Ros...
11-8 On the shelves
November 8th, 2009
The following books are available at the Portales Public Library:
Chain Style: 50 Contemporary Jewelry Designs by Jane Dickerson
Using chain as the key design element, Chain Style sho...
11-8 CSC menu
November 8th, 2009
Monday: Baked chicken, wild rice, carrot raisin salad, biscuit, margarine and mandarin oranges.
Tuesday: Hamburger Mac, green beans, corn, apricots and peanut butter cookie.
Wednesday...
11-8 Floyd news
November 8th, 2009
Monday
l 7 p.m. School board meeting.
Wednesday
l State Volleyball tournament.
Thursday
l State Volleyball tournament.
l Floyd...
11-8 Elida news
November 8th, 2009
Basketball
Nov. 17 - Marshall JH @ Elida - 4 p.m.
Basketball schedules are available at the office or online at our school website.
4-H judging team places sixth
11-8 PJHS news
November 7th, 2009
Essay winner
Junior High seventh grader Ashlynn Idsinga recently won first place in the Rotary
4-Way Test Essay competition. For her hard work, she received a $50.00 award.
Her...
Pressing flowers, ink blots on show
November 7th, 2009
Information on pressing flowers and making inkblots will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
Kate Chu represents pressed-flowers.c...
Fruitless hunting trip still a success
November 7th, 2009
Deer hunting came full circle for my brother and I last week but it’s remarkable just how much things have changed.
The circle came when family members including my brother and I plann...
Fort Hood massacre betrayal of trust
November 7th, 2009
The Fort Hood massacre is shaking the military community and Americans everywhere. Nothing seems more horrific, if it's even possible to quantify these events on some horrible scale, than a soldier...
Consumers keeping drug costs in check
November 7th, 2009
It’s becoming rare to sit through an entire television program without seeing at least one commercial advertisement that’s trying to convince you to get a prescription for some new medi...
Portales seeded ninth in 3A playoffs
November 7th, 2009
ALBUQUERQUE — The defending champion Portales Rams were given the No. 9 seed in the Class 3A state football playoffs and will play eighth-seeded Hatch Valley in an opening-round game next wee...
House passes landmark health care bill
November 7th, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millio...
Hounds ninth in South Central Regional
November 7th, 2009
ABILENE, Texas — Junior Richard Kogo and freshman Jacob Lozano led the Eastern New Mexico University men’s cross country team to a ninth-place finish in Saturday’s South Central R...
Eagles storm into 8-man semis
November 7th, 2009
ANIMAS — Clovis Christian piled up the points on Saturday, but the Eagles’ defense also did its job.
CCS stopped Animas four times inside the Eagles’ 20-yard-line and rode...
Mascot care called into question
November 7th, 2009
More greyhound advocates have stepped forward to express concerns about the welfare of the incoming Eastern New Mexico University mascots. But the university president insists the canines will be w...
Quilt raffle date changed
November 7th, 2009
The quilt raffle drawing for the Habitat for Humanity of Roosevelt and Curry Counties fundraiser has been moved to 1 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, after the community Thanksgiving dinner at the M...
11-6 Friday small-school first-round state results
November 6th, 2009
Class 2ATexico 3, Capitan 0Capitan 12 13 7Texico 25 25 25Texic...
Academy overpowers Rams, 63-35
November 6th, 2009
ALBUQUERQUE — Zach Terry had a big day for the Portales Rams on Friday, but it wasn’t enough to keep up with Albuquerque Academy.
The Chargers scored early and often in Friday&rs...
Clovis Christian faces long trip in first round
November 6th, 2009
Clovis Christian football coach Jason Swann said the Eagles are excited about their first-round 8-man playoff game against Animas.
They’re not that thrilled about the long trip to the...
Cookbooks being sold
November 6th, 2009
Women of the Church of God-Anderson are selling cookbooks to raise money for the group’s activities.
The money will fund activities, missions and Christmas baskets for the underprivile...
Teen video contest worth $1,000
November 6th, 2009
A teen could win $1,000 in the Curry County Wellness Council teen video contest, according to a release from the council.
The contest is part of the national Stay Teen campaign.
Video...
Lady Cats host Cavegirls for district tourney title
November 6th, 2009
The Clovis Lady Wildcats are pretty sure they’ll be a part of Class 5A state competition next week at Albuquerque and Rio Rancho. The Carlsbad Cavegirls, on the other hand, don’t know t...
DA mum on arrest of fugitive's brother
November 6th, 2009
The district attorney won’t say if this week’s arrest of Noe Torres’ brother could bring law enforcement any closer to the fugitive.
Lucio “Chano” Torres, 34, i...
ENMU men's soccer team routed in finale
November 6th, 2009
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Apparently, the Northeastern State men’s soccer team is much better at home than away.
Eastern New Mexico University learned that the hard way on Friday, absor...
Prep football scoreboard — Nov. 6
November 6th, 2009
District 4-5A
Clovis 30, Hobbs 0
District 4-3A
Albuquerque Academy 63, Portales 35
State playoffs
Class 2A
Dexter 48, Tucumcari...
Nov. 18, 1968
November 6th, 2009
The annual Chamber of Commerce banquet, to take place at 7 o’clock this evening in the ballroom of the Campus Union Building at ENMU, will feature Dr. Grover E. Murray, president of Texas Tec...
Nov. 17, 1963
November 6th, 2009
C.R. Nelson received the first Superior Accomplishment Award ever presented to a local employee from Postmaster Bill Foster, according to the Portales News-Tribune. A $100 cash bonus goes with the...
Nov. 16, 1967
November 6th, 2009
In the Portales News-Tribune, Skinner's Western Store advertised shark skin boots for $55....
Nov. 15, 1966
November 6th, 2009
Local delegates have returned to Portales after attending a three-day assembly of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Tucumcari, this past weekend, according to Portales News-Tribune archives. More than 6...
Nov. 14, 1962
November 6th, 2009
Jim Warnica, News-Tribune mechanical superintendent, came home with his six-point buck, and reported that three other Portales hunters who were camped in the same general area also shot bucks, acco...
Nov. 13, 1960
November 6th, 2009
In the Portales News-Tribune, Firestone advertised a battery-powered train set for $4.99. It included a black diesel switcher locomotive, yellow flat car, special Firestone red and white boxcar and...
Nov. 12, 1964
November 6th, 2009
Portales News-Tribune advertisement: Dub’s Drive In – No. 1 – 1001 W. 1st St. Re-opened by Mr. and Mrs. Troy D. Young of Portales. Friday Special Shrimp 99 cents....
Nov. 11, 1971
November 6th, 2009
The Portales News-Tribune reported a new look in license plates. The new 1972 license plate would feature three letters and three numbers with red characters on a pale yellow reflective background....
Nov. 10, 1968
November 6th, 2009
Portales Women’s Club will meet as usual at 2:30 p.m. in the clubhouse, after a 15-minute prelude of piano music, according to Portales News-Tribune archives....
Fifth-ranked Lady Buffs sweep Zias
November 6th, 2009
CANYON, Texas — On paper, it was the Lone Star Conference’s biggest mismatch.
CANYON, Texas — Fifth-ranked West Texas A&M made sure there was no major upset in Thursday...
No. 1 Buffs seek repeat in 8-man
November 5th, 2009
The Melrose Buffaloes went into last year’s 8-man playoffs a heavy favorite for the championship, and they delivered with three lopsided wins.
This year, they appear to be in just abou...
God watches over loved ones
November 5th, 2009
Remember the day you enclosed your tiny baby’s hand in yours? Remember holding that toddler’s hand when he or she took the first steps? Remember the first day of school when you had to...
Sheriff's office makes drug bust
November 5th, 2009
Three people face drug charges from an Oct. 30 search warrant served by Roosevelt County Sheriff’s deputies in the 600 block of South Roosevelt County Road S.
Arrested were Jeffrey Gut...
Deputies arrest trio, including Torres' brother
November 5th, 2009
Curry County and Roosevelt County Sheriff’s deputies teamed up to arrest three people in the last four days, including the brother of accused killer Noe Torres.
Deputies and investigat...
Senior Center hosting open house
November 5th, 2009
The Portales Senior Center is hosting an open house Nov. 14 to showcase improvements and drum up community involvement.
Director of the Portales Senior Center, Dawn Kryder, said it’s t...
Don't mistake pork project for scheme
November 5th, 2009
Years ago I crossed the Arizona border into the village of Sasabe, Sonora.
The public statuary that marked the plaza was not of Father Kino, Coronado, or Pancho Villa. It was a nose-dived Ce...
I bared it all trying to prove myself
November 5th, 2009
Like most other country kids I grew up with rodeo — both watching and participating.
In the old days, bull riding was the last event of the day because the audience would be sure and s...
Votes show tide turning against Dems
November 5th, 2009
Tuesday’s election results may not signal that the Republicans are back as a party capable of putting together a winning national coalition, and the result in New York’s 23rd congressio...
Friday morning briefing: NFL favorites, and thanks to veterans
November 5th, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Friday morning briefing.
State says thanks to veterans
New Mexico State Parks will honor military veterans and...
Press Release: Curry, Roosevelt team for multiple arrests
November 5th, 2009
On Monday November 02, 2009, Deputies with the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office, Deputies with the Curry County Sheriff’s Office and Investigators with the 9th Judicial Dist...
Army: 12 dead in attacks at Fort Hood, Texas
November 5th, 2009
FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — A soldier opened fire at a U.S. Army base in Fort Hood, Texas on Thursday, unleashing a stream of gunfire that left 12 people dead and 31 wounded. Authorities killed t...
Press Release: Three charged in drug raid
November 5th, 2009
On Friday October 30, 2009, Deputies with the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office and Officers with the Portales Police Department conducted a Narcotics search warrant in the 600 block of South...
Business feature: Cosmetologist offers traveling service
November 4th, 2009
Amanda Kaberlein’s business AmandaKure Salon offers some of the usual and something unusual.
Kaberlein is also a traveling cosmetologist. If a customer can’t make it to salon, sh...
NM High School Coaches Association prep polls — Nov. 5
November 4th, 2009
Prep polls
New Mexico High School Coaches Association
Football
Class 5...
Ticket feature: Pintores Art League hosting auction
November 4th, 2009
The third annual Pintores Art League art auction is 7 p.m. Saturday at Underground Embassy.
President Ed Des Lauriers said the event helps pay for scholarships for art students at Clovis Co...
New Mexico playoff pairings
November 4th, 2009
(Seeds in parentheses)
Class 2A
First round
(8) Newcomb (8-2) at (9) Eunice (6-4), 1 p.m. Saturday
(12) New Mexico Military (3-6) at (5) Estancia (7...
Thursday morning briefing: Think pink, clunkers, fall musicals
November 4th, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Thursday morning briefing.
Think pink
University of New Mexico Lobos football players will wear pink ribbons o...
Wednesday morning briefing: Supernanny headed for Hobbs
November 3rd, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday morning briefing.
Supernanny visits Hobbs
Yeah, but can she fly around on an umbrella a’la Mar...
Zias get past Highlands, end losing streak
November 3rd, 2009
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Eastern New Mexico University trailed in all four games, but the Zias were able to rally Tuesday night for a 25-22, 16-25, 26-24, 25-18 victory over New Mexico Highlands in...
Curry County jail officer stabbed
November 3rd, 2009
An incident in which a Curry County Adult Detention Center inmate stabbed a detention officer Monday is under investigation.
Interim jail administrator Carlos Ortiz said Miguel Martinez, 26,...
Ability to stop time would bore me
November 3rd, 2009
I’ve always been leery when I see a movie based on a video game. There’s no reset button if the movie turns bad, and you don’t have a controller to take over if you see the charac...
Survivor plan not being utilized
November 3rd, 2009
A typical officer retiring today who declines to enroll in the Survivor Benefit Plan lets the government off the hook for a subsidy worth $50,100 in “net present value,” say Department...
Intelligence better weapon in Afghanistan
November 3rd, 2009
As he continues to stretch out the timetable on a decision about whether to escalate the U.S. commitment to the war in Afghanistan, President Obama has asked for a province-by-province assessment o...
Detention center administrator resigns
November 3rd, 2009
The Roosevelt County Detention Center administrator has left to take another job.
County Manager Charlene Hardin said former administrator Don Burdine’s last day was Saturday. Assistan...
Tuesday morning briefing: From double-dippers to Clovis school board
November 2nd, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Tuesday morning briefing.
Double-dippers in spotlight
Looking for ways to trim New Mexico’s burgeoning b...
Zias win season finale at Northeastern State
November 2nd, 2009
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Senior forward Samantha Lawrence scored her team-leading seventh goal of the season with eight minutes left in regulation, lifting Eastern New Mexico University to a 1-0 Lo...
Melrose Bombing Range spared from cuts
November 2nd, 2009
The $5 million for expansion at the Melrose Bombing Range has escaped cuts in the Legislature.
State Sen. Stuart Ingle, R-Portales, said the money is there for now, although he doesn’t...
Council to vote on restaurant grant
November 2nd, 2009
The Portales City Council is set to vote on whether to provide $50,000 in economic development assistance to Vines Italian Restaurant.
The vote is part of the agenda for the council meeting...
Nov. 3 ENMU Briefs
November 2nd, 2009
Students attend summit
Eastern New Mexico University freshman theater major Kyree McField, freshman criminal justice and psychology major Shani Morris and junior public relations majo...
Commission to OK fairgrounds arena funding
November 2nd, 2009
Roosevelt County commissioners are expected today to approve money for moving an existing building from Colorado to Portales, where it will serve as a new indoor arena at the fairgrounds.
On...
Offcials: State bombing range money safe for now
November 2nd, 2009
The $5 million for expansion at the Melrose Bombing Range has escaped cuts in the Legislature.
State Sen. Stuart Ingle, R-District 27, said the money is there for now, although he doesn&rsqu...
Police investigating pedestrian's death
November 2nd, 2009
Portales police released new details Monday about the death of 71-year-old Gloria Ann Inge, killed after being struck by a pickup truck while crossing a city street.
Inge was hit Friday by a...
Melrose earns No. 1 seed in 8-man
November 2nd, 2009
ALBUQUERQUE — Defending 8-man state champion Melrose is the No. 1 seed in the 8-man playoffs, which begin next weekend.
Pairings were announced Saturday night by the New Mexico Activit...
Congress extends benefits to military spouses
November 2nd, 2009
WASHINGTON — Congress on Monday sent President Barack Obama a bill that allows military spouses to claim residency in the same state as their wives or husbands.
Under current law, serv...
Press release: More than $18 million in CRP payments going to New Mexi...
November 2nd, 2009
ALBUQUERQUE – Salomon Ramirez, State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in New Mexico today announced that USDA has almost completed issuing over $18 million in Conservat...
Monday morning briefing: From cane maze to same-sex marriage
November 1st, 2009
Good morning. Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Monday morning briefing.
Get lost, dude
Think you...
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