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Archive For December 2007
Cats tweaking offense
December 31st, 2007
Twice in 2007, Jordan Mendoza’s right wrist bone has separated. As 2008 begins, his wrist is together, just like the Wildcat basketball team.
“The one word I associate with this team is family,...
Some residents still recovering from tornado
December 31st, 2007
CLOVIS — On the 2100 block of South Prince Street lay a tan house surrounded by a tunnel of trees. It served its purpose — helping Jim and Iris Blevins raise their four children and giving them...
New Year’s hangover remedies vary widely
December 31st, 2007
New Year’s Day brings a new year, and with it can come hangovers for those who celebrate a little too much.
Hangover remedies vary from old wives’ tales to the tried and true methods.
Joseph C...
Official: Little evidence to support bear rumor
December 31st, 2007
Five horses found dead southwest of Ranchvale have generated rumors of bears and mountain lions in the area. But a New Mexico Game and Fish official said there’s little evidence to support those ru...
2007 was a big year in local sports
December 29th, 2007
2007 brought with it a Portales state championship as well as the departure of a fixture in Portales High School sports. The year also witnessed the birth of two new local high school sports programs,...
LCU downs Hounds
December 29th, 2007
LUBBOCK — Senior forward Bernardo Rocha scored five points in a 9-0 run that helped Lubbock Christian pull away to a 74-60 victory over Eastern New Mexico on Saturday.
The 6-foot-9 Rocha shot 6-of-...
Minimum wage boost hits Tuesday
December 29th, 2007
New Mexico employees working at minimum wage jobs will get a 65-cent pay raise Tuesday, but local business owners say the increase is likely to cause more problems than it solves.
The state minimum w...
12-30-07 Police Blotter
December 29th, 2007
Following is a sampling of calls to Portales police dispatchers in the last week. According to the reports:
Dec. 22
• At 12:04 a.m. a caller reported someone peeking into her window on West First S...
12-30-07 Magistrate Court
December 29th, 2007
The following dispositions were filed in Roosevelt County Magistrate Court recently. According to the documents:
• Guadalupe Granados, 39, pleaded no contest to the charges of aggravated driving wh...
12-30-07 Public Record
December 29th, 2007
The following people applied for marriage licenses:
• Timothy Conrad Harper, 37, of Billings, Mont., and Sheila M. Allison, 37, of Albuquerque.
• Gerald Ray Smith, 48, of Modesto, Calif., and Ja...
Bhutto assassination will have far-reaching effects in politics
December 29th, 2007
The assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, who recently returned to an active role in Pakistani politics, is a setback for any hope of democratic reform there.
Even more al...
New Year’s predictions ready to roll
December 29th, 2007
It’s time for my favorite annual New Year’s tradition.
No, it’s not watching a giant ball drop in Times Square, toasting my friends with champagne, kissing my sweetie at midnight, watching coll...
New life should always be treasured
December 29th, 2007
I had two miscarriages after my first daughter was born. Although they were early in the pregnancy, I felt a deep sense of loss and despair for the babies I lost, and it took me a long time to recover...
ENMU men's basketball capsule
December 29th, 2007
ENMU (3-7) at Lubbock Christian (5-4), 1 p.m. (MST) today at Rip Griffin Center, Lubbock.
Radio: KSEL-FM 95.3.
On the Net: www.enmusports.com
Notes: The Greyhounds will have only seven players avai...
Northern neighbors
December 29th, 2007
Following the first game of the Plateau Wireless Classic in Clovis, members of both teams gathered for a single group photo. It was an act reminiscent of competitions where squads come from far-off fo...
Rams rally to defeat Robertson at Stu Clark
December 29th, 2007
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — The Portales Rams erased a nine-point halftime deficit Friday afternoon to defeat the Robertson Cardinals 57-50 in a consolation semifinal game in the Stu Clark Invitational
The R...
Milk Cow/Plateau Classic notes
December 29th, 2007
• Except for people who live in Clovis, it’s unlikely anyone has more familiarity with those milling about the tournaments this weekend than St. Michael’s boys coach Ron Geyer.
Before he took th...
Sorting makes scrapping easier
December 28th, 2007
Information on making plaster mosaic frames, power sorting, and incorporating dairy products in the diet will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at noon Tuesday and at 2 p.m. Saturday.
A...
Dec. 30, 2007 Anniversaries
December 28th, 2007
Hughes
George C. and Ruth Ann Hughes of Lubbock, Texas celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Nov. 10 at their home.
The couple was married Nov. 8, 1942 in Hobart, Okla.
He is former Assistan...
Dec. 30, 2007 Engagements
December 28th, 2007
Partin/Huddleston
Jerry and Karla Partin of Portales announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Emily Partin, of Portales, to Jeffery Huddleston of Clovis. He is the son of Wa...
Dec. 30, 2007 Calendar
December 28th, 2007
The Portales News-Tribune offers this space for community events. To submit or change an announcement, contact the Editorial Department at 356-4481 several days in advance. For Sunday’s paper, items...
Dec. 30, 2007 Library Books
December 28th, 2007
The following books are available at the Portales Public Library:
The Elite Forces Manual of Mental & Physical Endurance
By Alexander Stillwell
This book uses techniques developed by special forces un...
Milk Cow Classic/Plateau Holiday Classic update
December 28th, 2007
SCOREBOARD
Boys
Milk Cow Classic
Thursday
Quarterfinals
Los Lunas 75, Tascosa 67
St. Michael’s 64, EP Chapin 54
Cibola 51, Abilene Cooper 27
Clovis 91, Santa Fe High 38
Friday
Consolation semifin...
Pays to enter new year with hope, expectation
December 27th, 2007
The cedar tree in our front yard has gone through many wind storms through the years. One year the wind bent it over to the ground. We straightened and tied it to a strong anchor, and it just kept gr...
Credit delays Freedom’s plans to buy out partners
December 27th, 2007
Freedom Communications Inc., the Irvine, California-based owner of the Portales News-Tribune, will put off plans to buy out its private equity partners until spring or summer because borrowing costs a...
Prairie chicken sponsors call for poster contest entries
December 27th, 2007
Sponsors of the High Plains Prairie Chicken Festival, to be held April 11-13 in Milnesand invite artists of all ages to participate in a poster contest. The grand prize winning entry will be reproduc...
Portales loses opening round at Stu Clark
December 27th, 2007
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Defending Class 4A state champion St. Pius Sartans had their hands full Thursday as they tangled with the Portales Rams in the first round of the Stu Clark Tournament.
The Sartans...
Wildcats seek to stay perfect with Milk Cow Classic opening
December 26th, 2007
Clovis junior Stefan Mills could play 12 minutes, finish scoreless with no rebounds and no assists and still do his job.
As long as he takes care of the ball and plays adequate minutes to rest scorer...
Cannon's 2007: Once-targeted base now has special mission
December 26th, 2007
The 27th Special Operations Wing now calls Cannon Air Force Base home a little more than two years after nearly being shuttered.
Known as the Air Commandos, the special ops wing assumed ownership of...
Dec. 27, 2007 Local Briefs
December 26th, 2007
‘Guns and Hoses’ blood drive set
United Blood Services will hold a “Guns and Hoses” blood drive sponsored jointly by the Portales Police Department and the Portales Fire Department from 10:30...
One man arrested in Elida burglary
December 25th, 2007
A Roswell man was taken into custody Monday in connection with a commercial burglary at the wind farm near Elida reported on Friday, according to a Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office press release.
...
Oasis to become more stargazer-friendly
December 25th, 2007
Visitors to Roosevelt County’s Oasis State Park this spring and summer will be able to see the night sky more clearly than they ever have, thanks to new lights installed this winter.
The park is re...
12-25-07 Empty Stocking Fund
December 24th, 2007
Today’s focus: Ms. T
Household members: 7
Children: 5
Special circumstances: “Ms. T” relies on her husband’s income to pay the bills and feed the family. They are unable to afford presents f...
Spirit of Christmas still going strong
December 22nd, 2007
Looking back on Christmases of my youth they all seem to have been bright times. Even the years when there wasn’t a lot of money we had great Christmases.
It was important for Mom to give us kids t...
Fuel sources should be determined by markets, not mandates
December 22nd, 2007
It is difficult to overestimate the sheer wrongheadedness of the energy bill Congress passed and the president signed Wednesday.
Even if it were a good idea for government to mandate what kind of en...
Mommy police create guilt over feeding
December 22nd, 2007
I remember, after having my first child and dropping out of the work force, really the adult world, feeling isolated. Of course, the fact that my military husband was often gone didn’t help, but man...
Portales to host living nativity
December 22nd, 2007
There is nothing out of the ordinary about seeing a nativity scene made of plastic or wood on Portales lawns during the Christmas season, but what the Church of God is doing Sunday night is, indeed, o...
12-23-07 District Court
December 22nd, 2007
The following dispositions was filed recently in Roosevelt County 9th Judicial District Court. According to the report:
• Luis Quezada, 24, pleaded no contest to the charge of breaking and entering...
12-23-07 Magistrate Court
December 22nd, 2007
The following dispositions were filed in Roosevelt County Magistrate Court recently. According to the documents:
• Benjamin Page, 19, pleaded guilty to the charges of possession of marijuana and po...
12-27-07 Police Blotter
December 22nd, 2007
The following is a sampling of calls placed to Portales police dispatchers over the last week. According to the reports:
Dec. 14
• At 5:05 p.m. a victim’s advocate requested a deputy to take a re...
Local Brief: Phone card campaign complete
December 22nd, 2007
The Portales Municipal Schools choir and band programs raised more than $600 for prepaid phone cards for U.S. troops overseas during their recent holiday concerts.
According to director Franklin Smi...
12-23-07 Empty Stocking Fund
December 22nd, 2007
Today’s focus: Ms. P
Household members: 3
Children: 2
Special circumstances: “Ms. P” is not earning enough money to buy Christmas presents.
Her holiday hopes: For her children to have a good...
ENMU picks Smith as business dean
December 21st, 2007
Gene Smith, an assistant professor of accounting and chair of the Department of Accounting, Finance, Information Systems at Eastern New Mexico University, has been named dean of ENMU’s College of B...
Snowy weather possible
December 21st, 2007
Curry and Roosevelt county residents could encounter another weekend of blowing snow, according to the National Weather Service.
The weather service issued a winter weather advisory that took effec...
Attorney looking into fair funds
December 21st, 2007
Curry County Attorney Stephen Doerr has taken the lead in the investigation into possible missing county funds, County Manager Lance Pyle said Friday.
Pyle said he would not comment on any other asp...
Clovis couple wins inaugural Samerican award
December 21st, 2007
Phil and Babette Lenfant and their three sons were driving home last month when they spotted a woman on the side of U.S. 60/84.
The Lenfants pulled over on pitch-black highway to help the woman, wh...
Democrats announce caucus schedule
December 21st, 2007
Registered Democrats in New Mexico can now request absentee ballots for the Feb. 5, 2008, presidential preference caucus, according to a news release.
The request form is available by mail, fax, e-...
Volunteers sought at Oasis State Park
December 21st, 2007
Volunteers are needed to start replacing the rip rap rock along the east side of the pond at Oasis State Park. Volunteers can work from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. while park staff is present, according to a ne...
Charitable organization $160,000 short of goal
December 21st, 2007
The United Way of Eastern New Mexico is about $160,000 short of reaching its goal for its 2007-2008 pledge year, according to a news release from the organization.
The non-profit organization has pl...
12-22 Empty stocking fund
December 21st, 2007
Today’s focus: Ms. B
Household members: 5
Children: 4
Special circumstances: “Ms. B’s” husband is not living with her right now and her income is limited. She can’t afford presents for he...
Dora and Elida both sweep
December 20th, 2007
The Dora Coyotes and Lady Coyotes began their winter break Thursday night with a sweep of the Clovis Christian Eagles. The Dora boys won 71-35, while the girls also won 54-32.
The Coyotes (5-3) took...
Petty maneuvering delaying budget for fiscal year
December 20th, 2007
If your family or business operated this way it would soon be shunned by creditors and suppliers. But the U.S. government operated without a budget for this fiscal year, which began Oct. 1, until now,...
Season's spirit in giving, but getting's fun
December 20th, 2007
The spirit of Christmas is in giving rather than receiving. I must confess though, that being on the receiving end has made for some memorable Christmas gifts.
Like many parents, Mom and Dad liked to...
There’s always room at inn somewhere
December 20th, 2007
“Well, that’s the last room, Rachael. We’re full up.”
“We always are at tax collection time, Jake,” Rachael said.
“I’m glad we moved here. I know you were worried about makin’ a li...
12-21-07 Empty Stocking Fund
December 20th, 2007
Today’s focus: Ms. M
Household members: 2
Children: 1
Special circumstances: “Ms. M” needs help this year because she is a single mother and currently unemployed.
Her holiday hopes: For her s...
Christ greatest gift of Christmas season
December 20th, 2007
Christmas is all about giving. There is no greater gift, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life...
Elida Tigers, Lady Tigers swept the Route 66 Classic Tournament
December 20th, 2007
The Elida Tigers swept the three-day Route 66 Classic Tournament.
Twelve teams competed in Tucumcari at the Snake Pit the annual basketball tournament.
Here are the results of the final day, Dec. 1...
Texico volleyball coach won't return
December 19th, 2007
TEXICO — Mike Littlejohn, the volleyball coach at Texico High School for 29 years, will not be retained in that position next season.
Littlejohn, who led the Lady Wolverines to a 25-0 record and th...
Empty Stocking Fund: Ms. E
December 19th, 2007
Today’s focus: Ms. E
Household members: 4
Children: 3
Special circumstances: “Ms. E” is a single mother who lost her job because she couldn’t find a baby-sitter. She has been unable to fin...
Congress approves spending proposal
December 19th, 2007
WASHINGTON — Ending dual spending battles with President Bush, the Democratic-controlled Congress passed a $555 billion bill Wednesday that funds the Iraq war well into next year and government agen...
RGH receives trauma designation
December 19th, 2007
SANTA FE – Health Secretary Dr. Alfredo Vigil announced Wednesday that the New Mexico Department of Health has designated three hospitals as new trauma centers in the state: Roosevelt General Hospit...
Holiday Closings
December 19th, 2007
Government offices
• City of Portales
Friday, 11:30 to 1 p.m. (for Christmas party)
Monday, closing at noon
Tuesday, closed all day
Jan. 1, closed all day
• Municipal Court
Closes Monday at noon...
12-20 Local Briefs
December 19th, 2007
Church plans Christmas Eve service
The Trinitiy Episcopal Church will have a Christmas Eve service at 5 p.m. Monday at the church, 1116 W. Third St., in Portales.
Information: Larry Mote, 356-5728...
Dec. 19, 1947
December 19th, 2007
• The Elida Odd Fellows entertained members and guests with a quail dinner in the hall.
• McGuffin’s was advertising hand made boots.
• Eastern New Mexico College was hosting University of New...
Hospital officials talk universal health care
December 18th, 2007
Roosevelt General Hospital officials discussed the upcoming legislative debate over universal health care in New Mexico with board members at their regular meeting Tuesday and said the outlook wasn’...
12-19-07 Empty Stocking Fund
December 18th, 2007
Today’s focus: Ms. P
Household members: 4
Children: 3
Special circumstances: “Ms. P” is raising her grandchildren and has no money for Christmas presents.
Her holiday hopes: For her grand...
Board approves sale of $4.5 million in bonds
December 18th, 2007
The Portales Municipal Schools Board of Education approved the sale of $4.5 million in bonds to help finance the new Lindsey-Steiner Elementary School at a special meeting Tuesday, allowing the proje...
12-19-07 Local briefs
December 18th, 2007
Municipal Court announces closure
The Portales Municipal court will close for the holidays on Monday and reopen on Jan. 2 with regular hours, according to a press release from the court.
Anyone who h...
12-19-07 Floyd news
December 18th, 2007
Transitions
Birthdays and Anniversaries:
Saturday — Ferrell and Louise Odom
Sunday — Kyla Gray
Upcoming events
• Seniors will meet Thursday at the Floyd Senior Citizens Center for games and fel...
County commissioners approve fund increase
December 18th, 2007
Roosevelt County Commissioners gave approval for a 4 percent increase in its matching funds for the Sole Community Provider/Indigent Funds program to Roosevelt General Hospital officials at their regu...
Invading Iraq may haunt world for years to come
December 18th, 2007
The bombings last week in Algiers, at a United Nations compound and the Algerian Supreme Court, have prompted news reports suggesting the group that claimed responsibility, Al-Qaida in the Islamic Mag...
Famous toilet stall much like any other
December 18th, 2007
When I booked my two-week, two-state vacation, I should have been looking forward to seeing my family, my friends and a bunch of famous Florida theme parks. But my biggest excitement came from a restr...
2008 Basic Allowance for Housing set
December 18th, 2007
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) paid to service members living off base in stateside areas will climb an average of 7.3 percent next month to keep pace with local rental costs.
A total of 1.2 milli...
Cats put early perfect mark on line
December 18th, 2007
Portales boys coach Mark Gallegos uses his annual game against Clovis High as a measuring stick for the Rams.
He expects to find out a lot when the teams collide at 7 p.m. today in Portales.
“We...
Dec. 18, 1947
December 18th, 2007
• Bicycles were advertised for $42.50 and up at Kelt and Van Schoyck’s Gamble and Western Store.
• A 14 ounce bottle of catsup was advertised in a grand opening at for Furr Food Store two for 29...
Zias rout Highlands to snap losing skid
December 17th, 2007
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Eastern New Mexico University closed out the first half with a 27-6 surge and the Zias went on to end a five-game losing streak with an 81-58 victory over winless New Mexico Highla...
Hounds claim third win
December 17th, 2007
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Junior guard Marquis Ruffin scored a season-best 19 points and Eastern New Mexico University overcame a 10-point, first-half deficit to beat New Mexico Highlands 80-65 Monday night...
Farm bill passes Senate again
December 17th, 2007
The long and winding road to a new farm bill got a leg up Friday as the Senate passed its own $286 billion version.
The bill, passed on a 79-14 vote, expands subsidies for wheat, barley, oats, soybe...
Businesses to receive census forms
December 17th, 2007
Businesses throughout the country, including those in Curry and Roosevelt counties, will receive the 2007 Economic Census this week, the U.S. Bureau of the Census announced Friday.
“Economic cens...
12-18-07 Local Brief
December 17th, 2007
Covenant, Blue Cross sign contract
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico will once again be “in-network” with Covenant Medical Group Physicians and Joe Arrington Cancer Center Physicians in Lub...
12-18-07 Empty Stocking Fund
December 17th, 2007
Today’s focus: Ms. G
Household members: 10
Children: 8
Special circumstances: “Ms. G” will not be able to afford presents this year because her income is used towards bills.
Her holiday hopes...
Cats roll past Artesia to take tourney title
December 16th, 2007
ARTESIA — To this point, it doesn’t look like their lack of practice has hurt the Clovis High Wildcats.
Clovis, only a week away from playing for the Class 5A state football championship, is alre...
CHS swimmers take third place at West Mesa
December 16th, 2007
ALBUQUERQUE — It’s nice for a swimming coach to know his team’s got members that can contend for top honors in at least a couple of races. Clovis High coach Vincent Demaio has that in seniors Mi...
Dec.16, 1947
December 16th, 2007
• Portales residents contributed 1,700 pounds of cheese, 1,500 pounds of flour and several hundred pounds of Portales peanuts to the “Navajo Brotherhood Caravan,” a charity drive for the Navajo...
Dec. 16, 2006 School News
December 15th, 2007
PHS Counselors
Christmas break starts Wednesday
Portales High School will dismiss all students at 1 p.m. Wednesday for Christmas break. Students will take their semester exams on Monday, Tuesday and W...
Dec. 16, 2007 Club Notes
December 15th, 2007
The Pep Extension Club met Dec. 11 at the Portales Estates.
President Ruby Parkinson gave a Christmas devotional. Roll call was answered with Christmas plans.
Those attending were Merlene Hill-Shaw,...
Dec. 16, 2007 Library Books
December 15th, 2007
The following books are available at the Portales Public Library:
Fight Like a Girl and Win: Defense Decisions for Women
By Lori Hartman Gervasi
Unfortunately, women are susceptible to random acts of...
Dec. 16, 2007 Engagements
December 15th, 2007
Mason/Hays
Bryan and Debbie Mason of Midland, Texas, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Amanda Mason of Lubbock to Bryce Hays of Lubbock. He is the son of Barry and Ko...
Dec. 16, 2007 Calendar
December 15th, 2007
The Portales News-Tribune offers this space for community events. To submit or change an announcement, contact the Editorial Department at 356-4481 several days in advance. For Sunday’s paper, items...
Dec. 16, 2007 Anniversary
December 15th, 2007
Hamar
Frank and Ava Hamar of Plano, Texas celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 12 with family.
The will continue the celebration with a trip to Disney World with their children and grand...
Dec. 16, 2007 Wedding
December 15th, 2007
Jones/DeGroot
Kristine E. Jones of Clovis and Samuel J. DeGroot of Clovis were joined in marriage Oct. 27, 2007, at Bishop’s Lodge Resort and Spa in Santa Fe.
The Rev. Scott Cory performed the doub...
Online security essential
December 15th, 2007
Information on preventing identity theft, recipes from Virginia, and ways to declutter your vehicle will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at noon on Tuesday and 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Ric...
Holidays bring out blues in some
December 15th, 2007
Brightly shining red and green balls. Resin-coated reindeer and snowmen. Tinsel, popcorn strings and tiny white lights. These are all typical ornaments that people use to decorate their Christmas tree...
Empty Stocking Fund: Ms. S
December 15th, 2007
Today’s focus: Ms. S
Household members: 7
Children: 5
Special circumstances: “Ms. S” doesn’t have enough income to buy presents for five children.
Her holiday hopes: For her child...
12-16 District Dispositions
December 15th, 2007
The following dispositions were recently filed in the Roosevelt County District Court:
• Ivan Carrillo, 24, pleaded guilty to the charge of battery upon a peace officer is ordered to serve 18 month...
12-16 Police Blotter
December 15th, 2007
Following is a sampling of calls to Portales police dispatchers in the last week. According to the reports:
Dec. 7
• At 5:12 p.m. a caller reported a vehicle burglary on West University Drive. A pu...
12-16 Magistrate Dispositions
December 15th, 2007
The following dispositions were recently filed in the Roosevelt County Magistrate Court:
• Matthew Villalobos, 19, pleaded no contest to the charge of possession of marijuana (less than one ounce)...
12-16 Public Record
December 15th, 2007
The following people applied for marriage licenses:
• Benjamin Allen Herring, 32, and Shelly Lee Swinney, 26.
• Randy J. Ornelas, 26, and Sabina A. Romero, 18.
• Joaquin S. Torres, 19, and Ch...
Western music captivates columnist
December 15th, 2007
If I could yodel I’d buy a horse and guitar and follow Roy Rogers into the sunset.
I’ve tried it in the shower but my wife says it sounds like I’m strangling cats.
I’m pretty good on yippy-...
Military life foreign concept to many
December 15th, 2007
It’s almost impossible not to think about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan during the holidays. As military families, we may have loved ones away and the holidays can be a particularly trying time.
...
Baseball ’roids report may demonize unfairly
December 15th, 2007
The release of a report by former Democratic Sen. George Mitchell on the use in Major League Baseball of anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs certainly received plenty of attention....
Carter elected president of ENMU regents
December 15th, 2007
The Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents named new officers at its regular meeting Friday morning.
Outgoing board President Jay Gurley officially handed the gavel to his successor, Alva Cart...
Caution urged on area roads
December 15th, 2007
Officials were urging caution on eastern New Mexico roads this morning due to overnight snowfall.
A winter weather advisory ended at 6 a.m, but weather forecasters warned blowing snow and fog would...
Community officials present capital outlay requests
December 15th, 2007
City, county and other community organization representatives presented state legislators with a $20 million capital outlay wish list Friday at the Legislative Breakfast.
About 100 people attended t...
Defense bill sets aside $9 million for Cannon
December 15th, 2007
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Friday passed a defense policy bill that would offer more help to troops returning from combat and set conditions on contractors and pricey weapons programs.
The bill wi...
Senate passes $286 billion farm bill
December 15th, 2007
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Friday approved a $286 billion farm bill with an election-year expansion of subsidies for growers and food stamps for the poor.
The bill, passed on a 79-14 vote, expands...
12-15-07 Empty Stocking Fund
December 15th, 2007
Today’s focus: Ms. B
Household members: 2
Children: 1
Special circumstances: “Ms. B’s” income is barely enough to cover necessities.
Her holiday hopes: For her child to have a good Christm...
Chad Roanhaus offered NMHU post
December 15th, 2007
Former Clovis High standout Chad Roanhaus was offered the job as head football coach at New Mexico Highlands University on Thursday, according to the school’s sports information director.
Highlands...
Cats beat Lincoln to reach tourney finals
December 15th, 2007
ARTESIA — Clovis High’s boys fell behind early Friday — big — but they didn’t let it get to them.
The Wildcats mounted a 9-0 run late in the half to cut into what had been a 16-point defici...
Lady Rams rebound in Rio Rancho
December 15th, 2007
RIO RANCHO — Portales spotted Del Norte the first five points of their contest on Friday afternoon before roaring back for a 54-31 victory in a consolation semifinal game in eighth annual Mel Otero...
Rams record first win of season
December 15th, 2007
MULESHOE — The Portales Rams got their first win of the young season Friday night at Muleshoe 51-41.
Rams coach Mark Gallegos said his Rams got off to another disappointing start offensively, but t...
Cats reach title game
December 14th, 2007
ARTESIA — Clovis High’s boys fell behind early Friday — big — but they didn’t let it get to them.
The Wildcats mounted a 9-0 run late in the half to cut into what had been a 16-point defici...
County may be missing funds
December 14th, 2007
Curry County officials are reviewing financial records and have notified state police they may be missing funds.
State Police Sgt. E.J. Fouratt said the agency is waiting for county officials to comp...
Lady Cats subdue Aztec in tourney
December 14th, 2007
RIO RANCHO —Clovis harassed Aztec into multiple early turnovers and converted the opportunities into the game’s first 10 points.
Eventually, Clovis would move out to a 24-point lead late in the t...
Cats cruise into semifinals
December 14th, 2007
ARTESIA — Senior guard Bryce Hill scored 27 points Thursday as Clovis High’s boys cruised past El Paso Burges 67-48 in the first round of the City of Champions Classic.
The Wildcats (2-0) advance...
Dec. 14, 1987
December 14th, 2007
• Fire destroyed the John Gentry home, located on the Bethel Highway. The couple and their two children were sleeping in the home but escaped the blaze.
• School closed after about a foot of snow...
Portales to host economic forum
December 13th, 2007
Portales will play host to one of five regional forums on rural economic development from 1-3 p.m. Monday at the Memorial Building.
The forum is sponsored by New Mexico First, a nonprofit, nonpartisa...
12-14-07 Empty Stocking Fund
December 13th, 2007
Today’s focus: Ms. A
Household members: 7
Children: 5
Special circumstances: “Ms. A” has fallen behind on her bills because she has had to take out loans to help her sick mother-in-law in Mexi...
12-14-07 Local brief
December 13th, 2007
RSVP needs yarn donations
The Retired Senior Volunteer Program is requesting yarn donations to crochet lap blankets for nursing homes.
The yarn can be taken to the Community Services Center, 1100 Com...
Holidays bring reminders of ‘good tidings’
December 13th, 2007
The approaching holidays remind me of the angels who brought the “good tidings of great joy” to the shepherds in the field.
Many references about angels are found in the Bible. They can be traced...
Local 1A teams compete in tournaments
December 13th, 2007
Elida sweeps Clovis teams
The Elida Tigers and Lady Tigers began Tucumcari’s Route 66 Classic Thursday with big wins over low-level Clovis teams.
The Tigers (7-0) opened their tournament with a 74-5...
Dec. 13, 1987
December 13th, 2007
• Danna Dixon, daughter of Vickie and Stanley Dixon was crowned Little Miss Merry Christmas in downtown Portales prior to the start of the annual Kids Christmas Parade,
• State Senator Stuart Ing...
It's tourney time for local hoops teams
December 12th, 2007
Area high school basketball teams will rack up the miles over the weekend as six Roosevelt County teams travel to tournaments around the state and most coaches expect to have many questions about thei...
Prep capsules
December 12th, 2007
Today
Boys
El Paso Burges vs. Clovis, 1 p.m.
City of Champions Classic, Artesia
Notes: The Wildcats (1-0) have been a regular in the eight-team City of Champions Classic, winning the title last year a...
Bush OKs Head Start renewal
December 12th, 2007
President Bush’s signature on a five-year renewal of Head Start, the federal preschool program for children in poverty, drew sighs of relief Wednesday in eastern New Mexico.
“I was so excited. It...
12-13 Local Briefs
December 12th, 2007
Desert Reign in Roswell
The cowboy singing group Desert Reign will be featured at 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday and at 10 a.m. Sunday morning at Cowboy Church, 1601 E. Second Street, Roswell.
The group...
Empty Stocking Fund: Ms. T
December 12th, 2007
Today’s focus: Ms. T
Household members: 7
Children: 3
Special circumstances: “Ms. T” needs help this year because her husband has been unable work after being hurt. The family is...
Dec. 12, 1947
December 12th, 2007
• The Portales Rotary Club voted unanimously to take over the equipping of a new park surrounding the south watertower on the south side of the city near the Baptist Children’s Home.
• Icy cond...
Fed drops key rate for third time this year
December 11th, 2007
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve dropped its most important interest rate to a nearly two-year low on Tuesday and left the door open to additional cuts to prevent a housing and credit meltdown from...
Elida splits with Texico
December 11th, 2007
ELIDA — The Elida Tigers ran their season record to 6-0 with a big win over highly-ranked Texico, 73-50, Tuesday.
It’s a huge win,” Elida coach Darrell Chenault said. “Texico is one of the pr...
12-12-07 Empty Stocking Fund
December 11th, 2007
Today’s focus: “Ms. B”
Household members: 4
Children: 3
Special circumstances: “Ms. B” is a single mother. She is struggling financially because she just found a job and a place to live. ...
Lady Rams fall at Hobbs
December 11th, 2007
HOBBS — The Portales Lady Rams lost at Hobbs Tuesday night 38-30.
Lady Ram junior Tara Johnson led the Portales attack with 12 points. Portales head coach Clay Stout was pleased with his girls’ p...
Roswell routs Rams
December 11th, 2007
The Roswell Coyotes ruined the Portales Ram basketball season opener Tuesday night at Portales High School 73-47.
“That’s the worst defensive effort that a Portales team has played since I’ve b...
12-12-07 Floyd News
December 11th, 2007
Transitions
Anniversaries:
Monday — Jeff and Jenny Essary (13 years)
Upcoming events
• This month’s 4-H meeting has been cancelled.
• Seniors will meet Thursday at the Floyd Senior Citizens C...
Karaoke terrorism all in good fun
December 11th, 2007
The scene was a bar, nowhere near the confines of eastern New Mexico. It could have been any bar in America, with a dance floor, dart board and pool table to complement the alcohol and chicken wings.
...
Consumers likely to see benefits from FCC auction
December 11th, 2007
An auction early next year of part of the wireless spectrum could well represent a great benefit to consumers, and actually precipitate a new wave of innovation in Internet technology and use.
We wou...
Dec. 11, 1953
December 11th, 2007
• Dr. H.T. Brasell, chief of staff at Roosevelt General Hospital was preparing to host 22 area doctors in the Roosevelt-Curry County Medical Society for a chicken fry. Brasell raised and fried the f...
Lady Cats swimmers post third team win
December 10th, 2007
SEMINOLE, Texas — The Clovis High girls swim team won for the third time in three outings this fall, capturing team honors in the Seminole Invite on Saturday.
The Lady Wildcats finished with 107 po...
Friends, family remember homicide victims
December 10th, 2007
Paula Rodriguez, of Clovis, fought through her tears as she recited a poem of loss and mourning Monday evening at the Clovis-Carver Library’s North Annex.
With the help of counselor Charlotte Farka...
Board discusses corrective action
December 10th, 2007
Portales Municipal School officials say state-hired consultants recently visited two schools in the district that failed to make Adequate Yearly Progress and reported that, overall, they were both doi...
Empty Stocking Fund: Ms. R
December 10th, 2007
Today’s focus: “Ms. R”
Household members: 4
Children: 2
Special circumstances: “Ms. R’s” spouse died this year and she is having a hard time making ends meet. Her sister and niece als...
12-11 Local Briefs
December 10th, 2007
Library to hold craft session
The Portales Public Library is offering children’s Christmas crafts at 4 p.m. Thursday as part of After School at the Library in the children’s area at the library.
...
12-9 Honors
December 9th, 2007
Scholarships
Four business major students at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales have received accounting scholarships from the New Mexico Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Receiving sch...
Cats ready for quick transition
December 9th, 2007
After a back-and-forth state championship game like Friday’s double-overtime thriller against Mayfield, it’s understandable if the Clovis Wildcats need a little bit of recovery time and practice b...
Stubborn self-reliance source of pride
December 9th, 2007
Roosevelt County folks are a proud lot and the largest percentage of them are ready to live-and-let-live without much concern about what their neighbors are doing.
It’s downright hard to get them r...
Romney handled no-win situation well as possible
December 9th, 2007
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, the former Massachusetts governor, handled a no-win situation as well as could be expected in a speech Thursday at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Libr...
Cheer squad now no cause for concern
December 9th, 2007
This past weekend I attended my oldest daughter’s first cheerleading competition. Actually, it was also my first cheerleading competition.
I arrived at this event with mixed feelings. Cheerleading...
Minimum wage law could affect overtime
December 8th, 2007
An element of the new state minimum wage law could cost local governments tens of thousands of dollars in overtime pay and is drawing opposition from city officials across the state.
The new law, eff...
12-9-07 Empty stocking fund
December 8th, 2007
Today’s focus: “Ms. E”
Household members: 9
Children: 4
Special circumstances: “Ms. E” has her daughter, sons and grandchildren living with her. She needs help buying Christmas presents. ...
12-9-07 Local briefs
December 8th, 2007
Domenici staffer in Portales
Staff members from U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici’s office will be at the Portales Public Library from 10-11 a.m. Thursday, according to a press release.
The release said that...
Hounds and Zias swept at UCO
December 8th, 2007
EDMOND, Okla. — After battling back from an early 22-point deficit, the last eight seconds were a little too long Saturday for the Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team.
The Greyhou...
Clovis claws Lady Rams
December 8th, 2007
Clovis’ Antiesha Brown scored 8 of her team-high 13 points in the fourth period, as the Lady Wildcats pulled away from Portales in the final quarter Saturday night at Clovis’ Rock Staubus gymnasiu...
Candles make good holiday gifts
December 8th, 2007
Information on wallcovering designs and making rubbings will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at noon on Tuesday and at 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Anne Martin is the spokesperson for The Wall...
12-9 Club Notes
December 8th, 2007
RGH Auxiliary
The Roosevelt General Hospital Auxiliary met in the Gift shop at Heartland Nursing Home Nov. 28.
President Sid Phillips presided. The minutes of the last meeting were accepted as amen...
12-9 PHS Counselors
December 8th, 2007
Winter concert set
The Portales High School Music Department presents its winter concert on at 2 p.m. today in the Performing Arts Center.
The PHS Ram Band will be performing as well as the Concert Ch...
12-9 Elida School News
December 8th, 2007
FCCLA sponsors food drive
In the spirit of the holiday season, FCCLA is sponsoring a food drive. Members of each class are urged to participate.
Tigers win Anton tourney
The boys basketball team won...
12-9 Floyd School Menus
December 8th, 2007
Floyd School menus
Breakfast
Monday: Sausage/pancake on a stick, cereal, juice, milk.
Tuesday: Grab-and-Go Breakfast, cereal, juice, milk.
Wednesday: Quesadilla, bacon, cereal, juice, milk.
Thur...
12-9 Floyd School News
December 8th, 2007
Upcoming events
• Final exams for the semester will be Dec. 19-21.
• Christmas vacation will start Dec. 24. Jan. 7 will be a teacher in-service day. School will resume Jan. 8th.
Fundraisers
• S...
12-9 Dora School News
December 8th, 2007
Basketball
• Monday — Dora Junior High hosts Clovis Yucca at 4 p.m.
• Thursday — Dora varsity boys at Tularosa Classic Tourney
Elementary Christmas program set
Nancy Jones, Dora fine arts t...
12-9 PJHS News
December 8th, 2007
Family Fun Night
Principal Steve Harris said he appreciates the parents and students who came to the family night Nov. 30. Parents and their children were able to participate in activities relating to...
12-9 Library Books
December 8th, 2007
The following books are available at the Portales Public Library:
The Year of Living Biblically
By A.J. Jacobs.
Raised in a secular family but increasingly interested in the relevance of faith in our...
ENMU basketball capsules
December 8th, 2007
Men
ENMU (2-6) at Central Oklahoma (7-2), 3 p.m. (MST) today at Edmund, Okla.
Radio: KSEL-FM 95.3.
On the Net: www.enmusports.com
Notes: The Bronchos are ranked 17th in NCAA Division II. Their only...
Texico, Friona teams advance to Farwell finals
December 8th, 2007
FARWELL — Texico and Friona will play for the championships tonight in both boys and girls competition of the Security State Bank Invitational basketball tournament, hosted by Farwell High School.
...
Watters, Stout set to renew friendly rivalry
December 8th, 2007
It’s been a while since Miles Watters and Clay Stout have coached against each other on a basketball court.
Watters was the boys coach at Sudan and Stout the boys coach at Spade when the teams were...
12-8-07 Empty stocking fund
December 7th, 2007
Today’s focus: “Ms. L”
Household members: 5
Children: 2
Special circumstances: “Ms. L’s” bills amount to too much to provide a good Christmas for her children.
Her holiday hopes: Fo...
Texico earns honors in volleyball
December 7th, 2007
Texico senior setter Bryn Mayfield was named player of the year and coach Mike Littlejohn coach of the year on the New Mexico High School Coaches Association Class 2A all-state squad.
The Lady Wolver...
Dec. 7, 1953
December 7th, 2007
• The Eastern New Mexico University Greyhound football team had 36 members vying for positions on a team bound for Mexico City to play in the Aztec Bowl Dec. 19. Cold weather was making the workouts...
Northeastern State women turn back Zias
December 6th, 2007
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Junior guard Lindsey Sams went 6-for-8 from the field and scored 19 points, leading four Northeastern State starters in double figures as the RiverHawks posted a 77-67 victory ove...
Greyhounds fall in overtime
December 6th, 2007
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Junior guard Ricky Branham hit a go-ahead 3-pointer early in overtime and Northeastern State pulled away for a 77-68 Lone Star Conference men’s crossover victory over Eastern Ne...
Dora boys, girls split at Clayton tourney
December 6th, 2007
The Dora boys and girls had mixed results Thursday in the first round of the annual Orange and Black tournament in Clayton. The Coyotes (2-0) beat Des Moines 75-63, while the girls (3-3) fell to Roy 6...
Christ’s birthday should be celebrated
December 6th, 2007
Imagine that Jesus had never been born, or that King Herod had succeeded in his heinous plot. The thought makes me shudder.
If Jesus had never been born, there would be no absolutes, no restraints, n...
Official: Fundraiser good fun for good cause
December 6th, 2007
Holiday spirits are sure to be lifted, swirled, sniffed and tasted as the wine flows Saturday night in Portales to benefit the Portales MainStreet Program.
Plenty of wine, hors d’oeuvres and live e...
Empty Stocking Fund: Mr. P
December 6th, 2007
Today’s focus: “Mr. P”
Household members: 4
Children: 1
Special circumstances: “Mr. P” is a single father who was just awarded custody of his child.
His holiday hopes: For his child to...
Journey through life internal trip
December 6th, 2007
Mom called to tell me recently that Dad found an old set of my car keys.
Judging by her description, they didn’t sound familiar. She handed them to me a few days later, though, and memories reawake...
Attack against Iran would’ve been stupid
December 6th, 2007
An obvious question arises in the wake of a new National Intelligence Estimate on Iran’s nuclear program. The report judges “with high confidence that in fall 2003, Tehran halted its nuclear weapo...
Parade, pageant to kick off holiday season
December 5th, 2007
It’s likely the entire city of Portales will be looking for a sprig of mistletoe Friday night. That’s when the holiday season gets its kickoff with the Christmas Light Parade and the Little Miss M...
Authority learns about water changes
December 5th, 2007
TEXICO —All of southeastern New Mexico will soon fall under a critical management area that could impose metering on ground water, according to State Engineer John D’Antonio.
D’Antonio spoke We...
Rogers man accused of attacking officer
December 5th, 2007
A Roosevelt County farmer incarcerated at the Dona Ana County Jail is accused of stabbing a detention officer Tuesday.
Authorities are investigating the attack that prompted a three-hour lockdown at...
Empty Stocking Fund: Ms. M
December 5th, 2007
Today’s focus: “Ms. M”
Household members: 6
Children: 5
Special circumstances: “Ms. M” is unable to work because she is going to have open heart surgery. She is unable to pay her basic b...
Dora sweeps San Jon; Floyd splits with Tatum
December 4th, 2007
The Dora boys and girls swept visiting San Jon Tuesday night at Dora, with both teams earning convincing victories.
The Coyotes opened their season at home Tuesday night with a dominating performance...
Extraterritorial zoning cause of resident’s concerns
December 4th, 2007
The idea of extraterritorial zoning in Roosevelt County will undergo its closest scrutiny yet during informational meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Memorial Building in Portales.
A group, led by Por...
Council receives unexpected funds
December 4th, 2007
Unexpected money rained down on the Portales City Council from Santa Fe during Tuesday’s regular commission meeting.
It came in the form of a state legislature appropriation for $120,026 that Jim G...
12-5 Local Briefs
December 4th, 2007
AARP to discuss identity theft
The Roosevelt County chapter of the AARP will host a forum from 9:30 -11 a.m. Thursday at the Community Services Center in Portales.
The forum will discuss how to place...
Empty Stocking Fund: Ms. S
December 4th, 2007
Today’s focus: “Ms. S”
Household members: 2
Children: 1
Special circumstances: “Ms. S” recently lost her job when the business was shut down. She has been unable to find a new job. She...
U.S.-prompted peace talks may not be answer
December 4th, 2007
Considering the discouraging history and circumstances, it was an accomplishment to get representatives from 40 countries, including most of the relevant Arab nations, to sit down for a day just to ta...
NFL doing viewers grave disservice
December 4th, 2007
“Turn to page 38,” Shawn told me.
I was holding Shawn’s copy of the NFL Shop catalog, and was considering a new 49ers jacket until he alerted me to the collectible Super Bowl book on page 38. I...
Floyd News
December 4th, 2007
Transitions
Birthdays and Anniversaries:
Saturday — Leon Nall, Louise Odom
Monday — Sheri Chenault
Tuesday — Hunter Terry
Upcoming events
• Lion’s Club meets at 7 p.m. tonight in the Commun...
Christmas Light Parade set for Friday
December 4th, 2007
It’s likely the entire city of Portales will be looking for a sprig of mistletoe Friday night. That’s when the holiday season gets its kickoff with the Christmas Light Parade and the Little Miss M...
Weekly LSC Basketball Update
December 3rd, 2007
Standings
All Times MST
Men
South Division
Div. All
W-L W-L
Texas A&M-Kingsville 0-0 5-0
Tarleton State 0-0 5-1
Abilene Christian 0-0 4-1
West Texas A&M 0-0 6-2
Angelo State 0-0 3-2
Midwestern State...
Proposed plant to face hearing
December 3rd, 2007
A plan to build an ethanol plant on the edge of Clovis has met another obstacle.
Environmental Improvement Board members voted 4 to 1 Monday to order the state Environment Department to hold a hearin...
Railroad cars derail at elevators
December 3rd, 2007
Five railroad cars carrying grain derailed sometime Sunday morning at Peavey Grain elevators on U.S. 60/84 just west of Clovis.
BNSF Railway Director of Public Affairs Joe Faust said there were no inj...
Empty Stocking Fund: Ms. V
December 3rd, 2007
Today’s focus: “Ms. V”
Household members: 2
Children: 1
Special circumstances: “Ms. V” recently escaped an abusive situation.
Her holiday hopes: For her child to have a nice present...
12-4 Local Briefs
December 3rd, 2007
PJHS to hold concert
Portales Junior High School will hold its annual holiday concert at 7 p.m. today at the Portales High School Performing Arts Center. The concert is free.
The PJHS concert, advan...
Tickets for 5A championship on sale
December 3rd, 2007
Reserved seat tickets for Friday’s Class 5A state football championship game between Clovis High and Mayfield will go on sale at 1 p.m. today (Monday) at the CHS athletic office or at Tankersley’s...
December 2, 1989
December 2nd, 2007
• Sid Chapman was named the 1989 “Workhorse of the Year” during the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce banquet.
• Vickie Aguilar and Elaine Sanchez were the winners of the Saturday Great Cas...
Clovis leaves tourney with win
December 1st, 2007
ABILENE, Texas — The Clovis High Lady Wildcats escaped the Polk-Key City Tournament with one win, beating Denton (Texas) Guyer 56-51 on Saturday behind a career performance from Jasmine McDonald.
T...
Creativity covers holiday tables
December 1st, 2007
From tractors to chili peppers to snowmen and Santa Claus, decorations covered the many tables during the 10th annual Holiday Happening on Saturday.
This year the event was dedicated to Chester Harth...
Counties fight for funding
December 1st, 2007
New Mexico counties are fighting to keep a program that funds indigent health care and keeps health care costs from rising.
A temporary suspension Congress imposed preventing a new Medicaid rule expi...
Empty Stocking Fund: Ms. H
December 1st, 2007
Today’s focus: “Ms. H”
Household members: 4
Children: 2
Special circumstances: “Ms. H” is a single mother who recently moved to Clovis from Pennsylvania. She has been unable to work and...
Advocate touts Air Force’s strengths
December 1st, 2007
Clovis businessman and long-time Cannon Air Force Base advocate Randy Harris joined a handful of civic leaders from around the country a little more than two weeks ago on a trip to deployed military l...
12-2 Local Briefs
December 1st, 2007
Dairy disaster aid sign-ups set
Eligible dairy producers can sign up for the Dairy Disaster Assistance Program (DDAP-III) at local USDA Farm Service Agency service centers beginning Monday.
The $16 mi...
Local schools to begin holiday concert series
December 1st, 2007
Portales Municipal Schools begins its annual series of holiday concerts this week with a twist.
According to Portales High School choir director and district fine arts coordinator Franklin Smith, thi...
12-2 Public Record
December 1st, 2007
The following marriage licenses were recently filed in the Roosevelt County Courthouse:
• Nathan D. Wood, 21, and Janet L. Kimbrell, 22, both of Portales.
• Aldo D. Valenzuela, 25, and Milbia J....
12-2 District Court Dispositions
December 1st, 2007
The following dispositions were recently filed in the Roosevelt County District Court:
• Freddie Joe Dominguez, 25, pleaded guilty to the charges of Count I: Aggravated assault (deadly weapon), a f...
12-2 Magistrate Court Dispositions
December 1st, 2007
The following dispositions were recently filed in the Roosevelt County Magistrate Court:
• Joe M. Dominguez, 34, pleaded guilty to the charges of driving while under the influence of intoxicating l...
12-2 Police Blotter
December 1st, 2007
The following is a sampling of calls received by Portales Police Department Dispatchers during the past week:
Saturday
• At 4:45 a.m., a caller reported an unknown vehicle driving around her house...
Pet finds place in columnist’s heart
December 1st, 2007
The way our society cares for animals, especially our pets, is maybe a sign we’ve become highly evolved. Or maybe we’re just crazy.
I’m by no means an animal rights activist or anything like th...
12-2 Letter to the Editor
December 1st, 2007
I have been traveling on U.S. 70 through Portales since 1999. I continue to enjoy the welcoming sign, particularly the “12,000 friendly people, except for 3 or 4 old grouches.”
I’ve had the o...
U.S. Senate has right to review Iraq agreement
December 1st, 2007
Almost beneath the radar, with Congress in recess, President Bush and Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki have signed an agreement for a long-term U.S. occupation of Iraq that commits at least 50,000 U.S. tro...
Dec. 2 Wedding
December 1st, 2007
Watson/Hill
Julie Watson and Greg Hill, both of Portales, were joined in marriage Dec. 1 in Clovis. The Rev. Dave McVey performed the double ring wedding ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Delore...
Dec. 2 Engagement
December 1st, 2007
Johnson/Pritchett
Carol Wood of Portales and Robbie Johnson of Indianapolis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Caron Lee Johnson of Portales to Benjamin Franklin Pritc...
Dec. 2 Library Books
December 1st, 2007
The following books are available at the Portales Municipal Library:
Minerva Louise on Christmas Eve
By Janet Morgan Stoeke
Minerva Louise — that absurd but loveable chicken — experiences her fi...
Dec. 2 Calendar
December 1st, 2007
The Portales News-Tribune offers this space for community events. To submit or change an announcement, contact the Editorial Department at 356-4481 several days in advance. For Sunday’s paper, items...
Dec. 2 School News
December 1st, 2007
PHS News
Wal-Mart offers scholarship
Wal-Mart Stores is once again offering the COMMUNITY Scholarship this year for interested college-bound senior students.
The COMMUNITY Schol-arship is a non-renewa...
Healthy holiday eating featured
December 1st, 2007
I nformation on decorating cakes and cupcakes, healthy eating, and dying large quantities of fabrics will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at noon on Tuesday and at 2 p.m. on Saturday.
...
Positive thinking important in life
December 1st, 2007
I am always amazed when I meet people who are extremely positive no matter what happens out there. It may pour rain or thunder but nothing can take their smile away.
Whenever I asked these people wha...
ENMU teams host Commerce
December 1st, 2007
Look past Texas A&M-Commerce’s 0-5 record and you see a team which is not that far from being pretty good.
The Lions have been competitive in all of their games to this point and are looking to bre...
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