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Portales past: Jan. 1, 1951
January 1st, 2011
Jan. 1, 1951: The Portales Daily News: The two-way radio for the county sheriff arrived Saturday, just before Sheriff J.E. "Ping" Evetts was sworn in to succeed J.N. McCall....
In Search of Ponies: Allergies call for compromise
December 31st, 2010
Sneezing, wheezing, struggling for air with itching and puffy red eyes, my son’s friend sat in the living room on the ottoman, his shoulders hunched, his physique conveying sheer misery.
...
McGee: Christmas lights make town sparkle
December 31st, 2010
The joke goes, “You know you’re from New Mexico if you leave your Christmas lights up year round.”
No worries about that around our house; The Lady of the House had Christm...
Friday morning briefing: Read up, a top appointment and baseball mourn...
December 31st, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.Read up
The state Rural Bookmobile is scheduled to stop in Roosevelt County on Jan. 13.
The sched...
Portales past: Dec. 31, 1942
December 31st, 2010
Dec. 31, 1942: The Portales Daily News: Grady’s Grocery specials: Pork chops, 33 cents per pound; beef roast, 33 cents per pound; cheese, 35 cents per pound; potatoes, 27 cents for 10...
Thursday area prep capsules — Dec. 30
December 30th, 2010
Boys Dora 52, Elida 45 Records: Dora 5-5, Elida 4-4. Recap: Dora scored 28 fourth-quarter points and snapped a three-game losing streak. Freshman Dylan Privett sco...
Lady Rams claim Wildcat Classic title
December 30th, 2010
By Clarence Plank
PNT staff writer
cplank@pntonline.com
LITTLEFIELD, Texas — The Portales Lady Rams cruised to the Wildcat Classic championship Thursday night with a 44-1...
Lady Wolverines take third in tournament
December 30th, 2010
Texico’s girls lost their perfect record this week in the Plateau Wireless Classic, but they got out of it what coach Keith Durham wanted.
Twins Jordyn and Jaylyn Cooper combined for 2...
Home built on love can weather any storm
December 30th, 2010
Build your house with love and joy that leads to peace. Even through trials and problems, God, who is honored, will never leave your house. A home committed to God has happy hearts.
When sto...
My turn: Concert to feature local talent
December 30th, 2010
I hope the rest of the local residents had as successful a Christmas as I did and were surrounded by many family and friends.
It made my year to be able to have my immediate family all toget...
Provision’s passage sidestepped Congress
December 30th, 2010
It’s debatable whether, under Obamacare, “death panels,” perhaps committees of bureaucrats charged with deciding what types of medical care the government will pay for and what it...
Their view: Eliminating tax credits won’t eliminate deficit
December 30th, 2010
Paul Gessing is president of New Mexico’s Rio Grande Foundation, which promotes limited government, economic freedom and individual responsibility. He warns lawmakers that eliminating tax cre...
Do right, law or no law
December 30th, 2010
You know the right thing to do. I know you do. So don’t wait for someone else to do it first and don’t wait for a “law” to tell you to. Do it now.
I’m reminded...
Thursday morning briefing: TV time, cleaning up and funny kid stuff
December 30th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.Grab the remote
Did you know Portales has its own television channel?
The City of Portales, Eas...
Tournament capsules — Dec. 29
December 30th, 2010
Boys
• Amarillo Tascosa advanced to the finals of the Southwest Dairy Farmers Classic on Wednesday, overcoming a nine-point halftime deficit by holding St. Michael’s to two...
Portales past: Dec. 30, 1956
December 30th, 2010
Dec. 30, 1956: The Portales Daily News: Elida’s Tall Tigers continued their winning ways this week by whipping San Jon and skinning Logan. The game wasn’t over until the final wh...
Rams post win in double OT
December 29th, 2010
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — The Portales Rams were looking for an easy win against Class 4A newcomer Atrisco Heritage Academy on Wednesday at the Stu Clark Tournament.
Atrisco gave the Rams more...
Lady Rams advance to semifinals
December 29th, 2010
LITTLEFIELD — The Portales Lady Rams slipped past by Friona 27-13 at the Wildcat Classic on Wednesday.
Portales held Friona to five points in the second half.
Macy Mitchell (6-4...
Price: Love-filled holidays myth for some
December 29th, 2010
Most families make special arrangements to get together for Thanksgiving or Christmas. There’s a belief that family gatherings are joyous, love-filled events.
Maybe not.
I know...
Year in Review: Hospital gets new administrator
December 29th, 2010
Roosevelt General Hospital had a year of change in 2010.
In January, Larry Leaming replaced the retiring James D’Agostino as administrator.
Leaming came to Portales from a posit...
My turn: Black-eyed peas family tradition
December 29th, 2010
My family’s New Year’s Day dinner is required to include black-eyed peas, for luck. (I think the tradition followed us from Texas.)
I put a lot more faith in Providence than luck...
Salvation Army reports donation increase
December 29th, 2010
The Salvation Army wrapped up 2010 Christmas projects with its most successful campaign in the last five years.
Between Red Kettles and the Empty Stocking Funds, $52,034 was raised this year...
Wednesday morning briefing: Ag biz, civic duty and what creeps you out
December 29th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.Showtime
The 2011 New Mexico Ag Expo trade show is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Feb. 22 at the Roosev...
Portales past: Dec. 29, 1947
December 29th, 2010
Dec. 29, 1947: The Portales Daily News: Miss June West, instructor in English at Eastern New Mexico College, went to Denver and spent the remaining holidays with friends there....
Aiming to be better next year
December 28th, 2010
I’m doing everything I can to eat all of the junk food, swear at all of the people and spend all of the money. Yes, I’m getting in all of the stuff I’m resolving not to do once Sa...
Their view: Recession result of financial deregulation
December 28th, 2010
Tucumcari resident Leon Logan offers his thoughts on the economic recession in a letter to the editor:
The economic recession we are in is the direct result of deregulation of the fin...
U.S. set to expand base in Korea
December 28th, 2010
Two deadly incidents instigated by North Korea in 2010, most recently the shelling of South Korea’s Yeonpyeong Island Nov. 23, have raised military tension on the peninsula to its highest lev...
Administration dragging feet on civil liberties
December 28th, 2010
White House press secretary Robert Gibbs has pretty much confirmed what most observers have taken to be a done deal, anyway. Despite President Barack Obama’s campaign promises, the prison at...
Robertson edges Rams
December 28th, 2010
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Fifth-ranked Robertson ended Portales’ modest four-game win streak, beating the Rams 51-48 Tuesday in the first round of the Stu Clark Tournament
Portales coach...
My turn: Christmas not a one-day affair
December 28th, 2010
How long do you leave the Christmas tree up?
Some people have already undecked the halls. Some did it the day after Christmas, perhaps even on Christmas day, as soon as gifts were unwrapped....
Sheriff's office investigating burglaries
December 28th, 2010
Roosevelt County has seen several burglaries in the past month and a half, and deputies suspect the motive is drug money, said Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Malin Parker.
Par...
Police blotter — Dec. 29
December 28th, 2010
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police records:
Thursday
Two officers were sent to the 1700 block of 18th Street about 7:20 p.m. to h...
El Paso Coronado hands Lady Wolverines first loss
December 28th, 2010
The defending Class 2A state champion Texico Lady Wolverines were looking for a test in the Plateau Wireless Classic, and they got one in their first game.
Class 5A El Paso Coronado overwhel...
Tuesday morning briefing: Video games, sunshine and the first hit movi...
December 28th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.Video game of the week
The perfect video game to kick off the new year, recommended by our own Jenna Za...
Portales past: Dec. 28, 1942
December 28th, 2010
Dec. 28, 1942: The Portales Daily News: The movie showing at the Yam Theater was “Private Buckaroo” with Dick Toran and Mary Wickes, and music by Harry James and the Merrymakers,...
Dairy barn damaged in fire
December 27th, 2010
A fire destroyed about 500 tons of hay and damaged a barn Sunday at Westra Dairy in Portales.
Portales Fire Department Battalion Chief Lance Hill said Portales and Arch firefighters battled...
Year in Review: Portales consolidates schools
December 27th, 2010
Consolidating Lindsey Elementary and Steiner Elementary into one school was one of many changes in education in 2010.
The Lindsey and Steiner buildings were in the top 10 of the state educat...
My turn: Winter means ice fishing
December 27th, 2010
It is officially winter, so that means ice fishing.
Some people might say ice fishing in New Mexico, really? Actually, there are three state lakes in the northern part of the state where tem...
Monday morning briefing: An education master plan, confessions and a p...
December 27th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.Education master plan
New Mexico’s State Master Plan for Higher Education: Building New Mexico&rsq...
Portales past: Dec. 27, 1956
December 27th, 2010
Dec. 27, 1956: The Portales Daily News: Brenda Kay Walker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Walker of Dora, was dismissed from the hospital after receiving second-degree burns a week before. He...
Portales past: Dec. 26, 1956
December 26th, 2010
Dec. 26, 1956: The Portales Daily News (By the Way column): People here seemed to stick pretty close to the dining table or the couch in the parlor (today). There were few to be seen on the...
Public record — Dec. 26
December 25th, 2010
The recent case in Roosevelt County Magistrate Court, according to court documents:
Dec. 21
Tim Southard, born in 1964, pleaded no contest to attempted aggravated assaul...
Their view: Richardson lauds Recovery Act results
December 25th, 2010
Gov. Bill Richardson today highlighted a new report that shows billions of federal stimulus dollars have supported New Mexico’s economy and provided for more than 24,000 jobs through June 30,...
Police blotter — Dec. 26
December 25th, 2010
Samplings of recent calls to Portales police, according to police records:
Monday
• A man reported a white 2001 Dodge pickup stolen about 3 p.m. at a business in th...
Martin endures through the years
December 25th, 2010
I can’t remember how many songs Martin wrote, probably half of my notebook full of livin’ room hits.
I guess nobody knew me as well as Martin. All those sad love songs, honky ton...
My turn: Christmas displays all right with me
December 25th, 2010
The Portales News-Tribune (online and printed) ran numerous comments about the Nativity scene on the Portales courthouse lawn.
Some think that it violates separation of church and state. Oth...
Six Hounds honored by publication
December 25th, 2010
Eastern New Mexico University junior placekicker Taylor Cannon has been chosen to the second-team Don Hansen Football Gazette All-Super Region IV football squad.
Cannon, from Los Lunas, fini...
Quilting tips featured on program
December 25th, 2010
Information on accuracy in quilting, making snail or box-pleated ruching and preparing brownies will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday...
On the shelves — Dec. 26
December 25th, 2010
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Luncheon of the Boating Party” by Susan Vreeland was given by Michael Pollack in...
Local businesses enhance public spirit
December 25th, 2010
The compliments must go out to local businesses which, not only during the holiday, but in other times of the year, do what they can to spread and enhance public spirit.
I have lived in en...
Gift cards ease shopping
December 25th, 2010
Did you get a little piece of plastic in your stocking this Christmas?
Business experts say Americans gave a record amount of gift cards this Christmas. According to the National Retail Foun...
Portales past: Dec. 25, 1983
December 25th, 2010
Dec. 25, 1983: Portales News-Tribune: Dear Santa, Merry Christmas! I hope you have a good Christmas and a happy new year! I wont a remote control car and a soccer ball. Your friend, Denver C...
Grant McGee: Christmas special every year
December 24th, 2010
Christmas means many things to many folks.
For Christians its the birth of Christ.
For Pagans it means the rebirth of the Sun.
And for folks who like presents and things it&rsq...
In search of ponies: Christmas adventure for house pets
December 24th, 2010
‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even the mouse…
When out from the living room there arose such a clatter I sprang fro...
Designated drivers to be rewarded
December 24th, 2010
Designated drivers will be rewarded through a holiday program being launched by the Curry County Sheriff's Office.
Participating businesses where liquor is sold are offering free gift bags c...
Friday morning briefing: Christmas cheer, odd traditions and a Flood o...
December 24th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.Merry Christmas!
From all the folks at Freedom New Mexico, Merry Christmas and have a happy New Year.
Portales past: Dec. 24, 1956
December 24th, 2010
Dec. 24, 1956: The Portales Daily News: “Dear Santa Claus, I want (a) BB gun for Christmas. I want a bicycle for Christmas. My brother wants a trip to Florida. Your friend, Barry Lynn...
Let’s celebrate Jesus every day
December 23rd, 2010
Christmas is a time to celebrate the greatest human event of all time.
No other event compares to or has affected history as much as this man called Jesus. None other brings peace like the &...
Empty stocking fund: Mrs. A
December 23rd, 2010
Today’s focus: Mrs. A
Household members: 3
Children: 1
Special circumstance: Mr. and Mrs. A just moved to Clovis due to Mr. A losing his job i...
My turn: Enjoy family traditions
December 23rd, 2010
If there is one thing my readers have taken from my column, it is probably that I still have the mentality of a 10-year-old kid when it comes to certain things, namely toys and special events.
...
State should stay out of private life
December 23rd, 2010
As a libertarian, I’m accustomed to being misunderstood. It goes with the territory. So many times commenters think they are being clever and have caught an error in libertarianism, only to r...
Jesus’ birth inspiring story for all
December 23rd, 2010
This year might be a good one to contemplate just how unlikely and yet inspiring the Christmas story is. Christmas, of course, celebrates the birth of Jesus, who, Christians believe, came to Earth...
Thursday morning briefing: Breakfast date, winter break and snow threa...
December 23rd, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.Wait ‘til next year
Eastern New Mexico University is closing for winter break at 5 p.m. today a...
Portales past: Dec. 23, 1941
December 23rd, 2010
Dec. 23, 1941: The Portales Daily News: J.T. Tollett of the Rogers community had seven registered Herefords that ranged from 12-22 months of age and which had been pedigreed for four generat...
Holiday closings
December 22nd, 2010
The following businesses in Clovis and Portales will be closed for the Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve holidays:
• American Heritage Bank
• Bank of Clovis
&bul...
We could all use comfort in our lives
December 22nd, 2010
Twas the day before Christmas and boy was it cold
I broke ice on the tanks and scattered feed on the snow
The cattle all came to the pickup’s horn and grabbed the feed in great...
ENMU closing for winter break
December 22nd, 2010
Eastern New Mexico University is scheduled to close for winter break at 5 p.m. today and reopen at its normal time Jan. 3, according to information from the university.
The spring semester b...
Empty stocking fund: Ms. S
December 22nd, 2010
Today’s focus: Ms. S
Household members: 4
Children: 3
Special circumstance: Ms. S has been out of work and looking for full time work. She ju...
My turn: Chocolate blessing too
December 22nd, 2010
I like Christmas.
I try to remember the holiday really is about a loving God stooping to our level, becoming human, to save us from our own shortcomings.
At the same time, I enjoy fam...
Wednesday morning briefing: Saving a life and a killer clown
December 22nd, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.
Learn a lifesaving skill
The American Red Cross has scheduled a class on adult CPR for 6 p.m. Jan. 5 at t...
Portales past: Dec. 22, 1942
December 22nd, 2010
Dec. 22, 1942: The Portales Daily News: “This Christmas, war needs the telephone wires which will make it increasingly difficult to handle the volume of Christmas and New Year’s...
School board candidate list
December 21st, 2010
The following individuals filed as candidates for school board for the Feb. 1 elections, according to the Roosevelt County Clerk’s Office:
Portales
Posit...
Christmas wishes may not happen
December 21st, 2010
I’m hard to shop for, so I like to build wish lists. Here are a couple of things that don’t fit on standard wish lists, though.
• I wish people would actually do what they p...
Wildcat push record to 8-1, defeat Rio Rancho
December 21st, 2010
Clovis coach J.D. Isler thinks the Wildcats can be a lot better once 2011 rolls around. But he’s pretty happy with how they’re doing in 2010.
The Wildcats moved to 8-1 on the sea...
Undefeated Canyon rolls past Lady Cats
December 21st, 2010
CANYON, Texas — Clovis coach Jeff Reed knew his young team would have its hands full trying to knock perennial Texas power Canyon from the ranks of the unbeaten.
Nicole Hampton put the...
Meetings watch: Roosevelt General Hospital board
December 21st, 2010
At the Roosevelt General Hospital board meeting Tuesday night at RGH, according to Administrator Larry Leaming, the board:
• heard November financial statements were good.
Leamin...
My turn: Christmas card tradition continues
December 21st, 2010
My Christmas cards will be late this year, but after a joyfully chaotic move during Advent, I was determined not to let die in my household this holiday tradition which requires pen and ink, not a...
Protection stops allowance drop
December 21st, 2010
About 400,000 active duty service members will see their Basic Allowance for Housing protected from a rate drop Jan. 1, thanks to “individual rate protection” Congress adopted nearly...
Immigration enforcement not police’s job
December 21st, 2010
With the 82nd Texas Legislature just a couple of weeks away, pre-filed anti-immigration bills already are piling up. Let’s hope that reason wins out and bad legislation is shuttled to the dus...
Empty stocking fund: Miss M.
December 21st, 2010
Today’s focus: Miss M.
Household members: 4
Children: 3
Special circumstance: Miss M. is a single mother. Due to the health issues that she is...
Police blotter — Dec. 22
December 21st, 2010
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police records:
Sunday:
• About 9:35 a.m., an officer was called to a...
Press Release: Cannon's Turner promoted to AFSOC command chief
December 21st, 2010
The 27th Special Operations Wing is very pleased to announce that Chief Master Sergeant William H. Turner, Command Chief of the 27th Special Operations Wing, has been selected as the n...
Tuesday morning briefing: Dinner for airmen, resolutions and a film cl...
December 21st, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.Christmas eve
First Presbyterian Church in Portales has scheduled its annual Community Christmas Eve Se...
Portales past: Dec. 21, 1942
December 21st, 2010
Dec. 21, 1942: The Portales Daily News: Local ad: “Tomato Growers: Please return all tomato crates belonging to cannery before Jan. 1. Portales Canning Co.”...
Prep capsules — Dec. 20
December 20th, 2010
Boys
Monday
Farwell 72, Dora 41
• Records: Dora 4-5, Farwell 11-1
• Recap: Farwell showed why it’s ranked seventh in C...
Empty stock fund — Dec. 21
December 20th, 2010
z Today’s Focus: Mrs. S
• Household members: 4
• Children: 1
• Special circumstance: She is not working at the present time but is lo...
Elida school news — Dec. 21
December 20th, 2010
• Christmas break: Until Jan. 4
• Jan. 3-8: EPAC
• Jan. 3: Teacher in-service
• Jan. 4: School resumes...
Floyd school news — Dec. 21
December 20th, 2010
Second Annual Alumni Tournament
On Jan. 15 the Floyd Booster Club will host its second annual alumni tournament.
Any adult who has attended Floyd Schools is eligible to be on a team.
My turn: Knowing hunting requirements important
December 20th, 2010
Dan Williams, public information officer with New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, said anyone under age 18 must successfully pass an approved hunter’s education course before they can hun...
Press release: City of Portales supports low altitude training area
December 20th, 2010
During the regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, December 7, 2010, the Portales City Council
adopted a resolution of support for the establishment of a Low Altitude Tactical Navigation...
Press release: Quality of Life focus groups volunteers needed
December 20th, 2010
PORTALES, NM December 16, 2010 – The New Portales Quality of Life Committee will be holding focus groups at the end of January to address the perceived Quality of Life in Portales. The commit...
Monday morning briefing: Winners wanted and Elvis gets notice
December 20th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
And the winner is…
The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its 2011...
Portales past: Dec. 20, 1956
December 20th, 2010
Dec. 20, 1956: The Portales Daily News: “Dear Santa Claus, Please bring me a bicycle. I am waiting for you. How are your elves and deer, especially Rudolph, too? Give others toys, too,...
Portales past: Dec. 19, 1941
December 19th, 2010
Dec. 19, 1941: The Portales Daily News: Two more radiograms arrived from Roosevelt County men serving with the Army in the Philippines. One message was from Carl Stirman to Mrs. J.H. Bond, a...
Prepbasketball capsules — Dec. 18
December 18th, 2010
Saturday
Boys
Fort Sumner 61, Dora 39
Dora 9 15 10 5 — 39
Ft. Sumner 17 16 13 15 — 61
• Records:...
ENMU Monday capsules — Dec. 19
December 18th, 2010
Men
Central Oklahoma (10-2) at ENMU (3-6)
What: Lone Star Conference South crossover game.
When: 8 p.m. Monday at Greyhound Arena
Radio:
Empty stocking fund: Mrs. T
December 18th, 2010
Today’s focus: Mrs. T
Household members: 4
Children: 2
Special circumstance: Mrs. T’s husband has been out of work since September due t...
Policy shift on punishment good first step
December 18th, 2010
We’re not sure whether it constitutes, as Pat Nolan, vice president of Prison Fellowship, put it, “a seismic shift in the political landscape with conservatives departing from the &lsqu...
Their view: Transparency in N.M. has made great strides
December 18th, 2010
Transparency in N.M. has made great strides
Sarah Welsh, executive director of New Mexico's Foundation for Open Government, issued the following news release on Thursday, promoting th...
On the shelves — Dec. 19
December 18th, 2010
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Same Kind of Different As Me” by Ron Hall was given by Cydney and Robert Martin i...
Desserts, redecorating featured on show
December 18th, 2010
Information on scrapbooking, redoing a teen’s room on a budget and making delicious decadent desserts will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and n...
Senior happenings — Dec. 19
December 18th, 2010
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St.
Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Da...
Shoutouts — Dec. 19
December 18th, 2010
Portales Woman’s Club
Portales Woman’s Club met on Dec. 8, 2010, with President Della Kobernick presiding. The Collect was led by Carol Fletcher, the pledges by Linda Le...
Club notes — Dec. 19
December 18th, 2010
Clovis BPO Does
Clovis BPO Does held their final meeting of the year on Dec. 9. The annual standing committee reports were given by the committee chairmen. Secretary Linda Catanzaro a...
Story’s message transcends religion
December 18th, 2010
Okay, so I have spent a lot of time with this particular work by Charles Dickens — a lot ot time lately. I looked at plenty of versions and radio scripts of it- apparently it was often dram...
Peace during holiday chaos possible
December 18th, 2010
Peace at Christmas can mean a lot of different things to each of us.
A Facebook posting from a high school classmate this week asked the question of her friends, What was at the top of our p...
Cats earn split on trip
December 18th, 2010
ALAMOGORDO — A southern New Mexico two-step is over with a split for the Clovis Wildcats.
Senior forward Craig Cook had 11 of his game-high 20 points in a 24-7 third quarter, pushing C...
School board positions to be filled by February
December 18th, 2010
Superintendent Randy Fowler said four Portales school board positions will be filled in a Feb. 1 election.
Candidates have one day to file — Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Roosev...
Officer's radio transmissions released
December 18th, 2010
The following is a transcript of Clovis Police Officer Stephen Gallegos’
Jesus' birth quite a story
December 18th, 2010
Have you given any thought to whether there were any cows in the barn on Christmas Eve that night two thousand and ten years ago?
All Luke says is there was a manger. It doesn’t take m...
Dec. 19 — Police blotter
December 18th, 2010
Samplings of recent calls to Portales law enforcement, according to police records:
Tuesday:
• Two officers went to the 700 block of South Avenue B in reference to...
Dec. 19 — Public record
December 18th, 2010
Recent Roosevelt County Magistrate Court cases, according to court documents:
Dec. 8
Lucia Garcia, born in 1983, pleaded not guilty to a first offense of DWI, not maintaining t...
Residents sought for focus groups
December 18th, 2010
The new Portales Quality of Life Committee is looking for community residents to participate in focus groups, according to a news release from the Regional Growth Planning Office.
Multiple f...
My turn: No doubts about where you are
December 18th, 2010
I hope you are there. I hope it is beautiful.
No more companions gone, living alone in a world you once knew — memories too many, hopes too few.
Is he spinning tales about bird...
Clovis grad ties for 38th at Nevada Open
December 18th, 2010
Clovis High graduate Travis Reid shot a 4-over-par 76 in the third and final round Friday and finished tied for 38th at the Nevada Open in Mesquite, Nev.
Reid finished at 3-under 213 and...
Portales past: Dec. 18, 1956
December 18th, 2010
Dec. 18, 1956: The Portales Daily News: Ad for the Tower Theater: “Open — 2 p.m., Housewives’ Matinee. Admission 40 cents ‘til 5. Today and Wednesday’s features...
Onate hands Cats first setback
December 17th, 2010
LAS CRUCES — Clovis’ tour through southern New Mexico took a hit Friday night, as host Onate took a 65-59 win over the visiting Wildcats.
Tim Jacobs had a game-high 21 points to...
Northeastern State-ENMU basketball preview
December 17th, 2010
Men
Northeastern State (4-5) at ENMU (3-5)
• What: Lone Star Conference crossover game
• When: 4 p.m. today at Greyhound Arena
&bul...
Suspected shoplifter injured during escape
December 17th, 2010
A shoplifting suspect was apprehended Friday night after customers chased as he fled a store and he slipped and fell, injuring himself, police said.
Clovis Police Chief Steve Sanders said...
Empty Stocking Fund: Mrs. W
December 17th, 2010
Today’s focus: Ms. W
Household members: 4
Children: 2
Special circumstance: Ms. W. has a child who has been sick and she had to quit her job t...
ENMU's Poku invited to Cactus Bowl
December 17th, 2010
Eastern New Mexico University senior wide receiver Jesse Poku has been invited to play in the 2011 Cactus Bowl.
The game, which compiles the top seniors from Division II schools, is schedu...
Texas man gets life for 1993 shooting
December 17th, 2010
An Odessa, Texas, man was sentenced to life in prison Friday for a 1993 shooting of a Portales man.
Arnoldo Navarette, 40, was also given a three-year sentence in connection to a 1993 shooti...
In Search of Ponies: Java the gender-bending cat
December 17th, 2010
In hindsight, there were clues. But that’s hindsight.
I pondered them as it sunk in, as I listened to my wide-eyed friend relay what the vet was saying on the other end of the call.
McGee: New toilets leave wife and I flush with excitement
December 17th, 2010
We put new toilets in the Stucco Hacienda the other day. It felt good to join the 21st century with units that use just a little bit of water instead of gallons. It was also good to have a thron...
ENMU board wants more info on solar project
December 17th, 2010
Eastern New Mexico University regents tabled a solar energy agreement at their emergency meeting Friday in order to find a third party to evaluate the business sense of the agreement.
ENMU P...
Xcel awards CCC $4,000 grant
December 17th, 2010
The Xcel Energy Foundation this week provided a $4,000 grant to Clovis Community Colleges, according to a press release from Xcel Energy.
The $36,000 in grants made to nine nonprofit group...
Press release: Poku invited to NCAA Division II Cactus Bowl
December 17th, 2010
PORTALES, N.M.— The Eastern New Mexico University football team received great news this week, as career touchdown reception leader Jessie Poku (Sr., WR, Murphy, Texas/Richardson HS) has...
Press release: Max sentence given in 1993 murder
December 17th, 2010
Portales, NM: Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler announced that Arnoldo Navarette, age 40, was sentenced to the maximum time allowed by law today for his convictions of First Degree...
Friday morning briefing: Scholarships and snow
December 17th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.
Free money
The state Higher Education Department is seeking applications for the No Child Left Behind Title...
Portales past: Dec. 17, 1941
December 17th, 2010
Dec. 17, 1941: The Portales Daily News: Another group of Portales citizens who know how the beaches of the Philippines and Hawaii look over the sights of a rifle are the United States War Ve...
Class 3A all-state football
December 16th, 2010
New Mexico High School Coaches Association
FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE
Quarterback: Jacob Jameson, Lovington, Sr. Running backs: Brandon Branch, Albuquerque Academy, Sr.;...
Clayton: How I struck gold
December 16th, 2010
“Hey guys. See that girl over there?” the tall, lanky kid pointed, talking to his friends.
“That fat girl in glasses eating an ice cream cone?” they asked, almost chu...
My turn: Mariachi band makes history
December 16th, 2010
I went to the Fiesta Navidad de Mariachi event in Clovis last weekend and was excited to know that I was getting to watch New Mexico’s first all-female Mariachi band.
Although I had no...
Empty stocking fund: Mrs. R
December 16th, 2010
Today’s focus: Mrs. R
Household members: 5
Children: 3
Special circumstance: Mrs. R is helping her sister with her children, since both parent...
Cause of grass fire undetermined
December 16th, 2010
The cause of a fire Wednesday that burned and estimated 8,000 to 10,000 acres 14 miles south of Elida wasn’t what firefighters at first thought, said Elida Fire Chief Darrell Chenault.
Global warming hysteria stays in Mexico
December 16th, 2010
Despite profuse self-congratulations and a Kumbaya spirit, the global warming summit in Cancun, Mexico, didn’t much advance the cause of climate alarmism. It may even have set back the moveme...
No obligation to stick with job
December 16th, 2010
Curry County employees really want a pay raise. Is there anyone who doesn’t?
Even libertarian opinionizing isn’t as profitable as you might imagine (and yes, I’m being sill...
ENMU Hounds game notes
December 16th, 2010
The ENMU Hounds host Northwestern State on Saturday and Central Oklahoma on Monday.
Here's copy of the
ENMU Zias game notes
December 16th, 2010
The ENMU Zias host Northwestern State on Saturday and Central Oklahoma on Monday.
Here's copy of the
Thursday morning briefing: Teens, T-shirts and a whole lot of tea
December 16th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.Gifts for teens
Lighthouse Mission is looking for donations to make Christmas bright for local underpr...
Portales past: Dec. 16, 1942
December 16th, 2010
Dec. 16, 1942: The Portales Daily News: A short pageant will be presented tonight at 7:45 in the club room of St. Helen Catholic Church, located at the corner of Iowa and Chestnut streets.
Grass fire consumes more than 8,000 acres
December 15th, 2010
A grass fire sparked by downed power lines Wednesday burned an estimated 8,000 to 10,000 acres about 14 miles south of Elida.
Speaking from the scene as crews finished mopping up hot spots,...
Winter storm may bring region's first snow
December 15th, 2010
A winter storm heading toward eastern New Mexico will likely bring the first snow of the season.
National Weather Service meteorologist David Craft in Albuquerque said there is a winter stor...
911 recordings released
December 15th, 2010
The following link is to emergency dispatch recordings of 911 calls to the Clovis...
Three Wildcats earn second-team all-state
December 15th, 2010
State champion Mayfield landed five players on the Class 5A all-state football first team, including senior running back Brandon Betancourt, who rushed for 216 yards in the Trojans’ 69-42 win...
Empty stocking fund: Mrs. P
December 15th, 2010
Today’s Focus: Mrs. P
Household members: 5
Children: 3
Special circumstance: Mrs. P’s husband has been out of work for 2 months, they go...
Defense department makes small increase to housing allowance
December 15th, 2010
New military housing allowance rates set to take effect Jan. 1 won’t offer much comfort to Cannon airmen struggling to meet their housing needs in Clovis.
According to a new Basic Allo...
EPCOG to lay off five employees after losing contract bid
December 15th, 2010
The Eastern Plains Council of Government’s loss of a contract for the Eastern Area Workforce Development Board (EAWDB) means five Clovis workers will lose their jobs.
EPCOG's bid to co...
Scars mark real cowboys
December 15th, 2010
If you see a couple of fellows walking down the road, both wearing cowboy-type garb, how will you know which one is the for-real cowboy?
Here are a few hints:
The real cowboy will be...
Class 5A all-state football team
December 15th, 2010
New Mexico High School Coaches Association all-state
Class 5A
First team
Offense
Quarterback: Ryan Trujillo, Manzano, Sr.
Ru...
Press release: Herrin LSC South Defensive Player of the Week
December 15th, 2010
RICHARDSON, TEXAS —Precious Herrin (Shreveport, La./Southwood HS/Jacksonville College) from the Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team has been selected as the Lone Star...
Wednesday morning briefing: Calendars, cutting up and a revolutionary...
December 15th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.
Mark your new calendars
The 2011 Relay for Life American Cancer Society fundraiser in Portales has alread...
Portales past: Dec. 15, 1941
December 15th, 2010
Dec. 15, 1941: The Portales Daily News: From “The Stroller” column: “Christmas decorations are more attractive than ever around Portales this year, and we pause to give tha...
Cops: Man fires at Florida school board; kills self
December 14th, 2010
PANAMA CITY, Fla. — A gunman walked up to a podium, spray painted a red “V” with a circle around it then opened fire at a school board meeting Tuesday, sending audience members sc...
ENMU names women's soccer coach
December 14th, 2010
Albuquerque native Todd Padgett has been chosen as the third coach in the nine-year history of the Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer program.
Padgett succeeds Ray Nause, who...
Hounds' Stevens earns another award
December 14th, 2010
Safety Tillman Stevens has captured another postseason honor, this time being selected to the Daktronics Division II All-American first team.
The Lone Star Conference North Division Defensiv...
Clovis One-Stop Career Center renegotiationg services, lease
December 14th, 2010
Representatives of the Eastern Area Workforce Development Board are negotiating a contract for fiscal and administrative services, and renegotiating the lease for the Clovis One-Stop Career Center,...
Their view: Taxes necessary to maintain public services
December 14th, 2010
Taxes necessary to maintain public services
I can sympathize with Kent McManigal’s anti-government stance in Friday’s Portales News-Tribune, but in the case of the Hotel C...
Military guaranteed pay raise
December 14th, 2010
Military members are guaranteed at least a 1.4 percent pay raise effective Jan. 1, even if a bitterly divided Congress can’t pass a defense authorization bill.
What almost certainly wi...
First Amendment still plays vital role
December 14th, 2010
What sprang to life from a quill pen but helps ensure that people can explore cyberspace?
What thoroughly secular instrument nevertheless ranks as one of organized religion’s greatest...
Press release: Stevens caps stellar career as Daktronics first team Al...
December 14th, 2010
PORTALES, N.M. — Senior defensive back Tillman Stevens (Baytown, Texas/Sterling HS) from the Eastern New Mexico University football team has been selected First Team Daktronics All-America...
Press release: Padgett selected as third head coach of Zia soccer prog...
December 14th, 2010
PORTALES, N.M. — Eastern New Mexico University athletic director, Dr. Jeff Geiser has announced that Todd Padgett has been selected as the new head coach of the Zia soccer program, and will...
Tuesday morning briefing: School stuff, flat bacon and kissing the bri...
December 14th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.Going to market
Tops on the agenda for the Clovis school board today is a resolution approving the bon...
Portales past: Dec. 14, 1956
December 14th, 2010
Dec. 14, 1956: The Portales Daily News: According to their annual custom, three clubs at Eastern New Mexico University gave a Christmas party for children from the Baptist and Christian chil...
Zias rally comes up short at Commerce
December 13th, 2010
COMMERCE, Texas — Junior Precious Herrin led a late Zias rally, but Texas A&M-Commerce held on to beat Eastern New Mexico University 64-63 for its first win of the season Monday.
Hounds falter on road
December 13th, 2010
COMMERCE, Texas — For eight minutes, Eastern New Mexico University’s men looked like they’d give Texas A&M-Commerce everything it wanted Monday night.
Then the roof fel...
Victim notification system online
December 13th, 2010
An automated system designed to keep crime victims informed has been launched in Curry and Roosevelt counties.
The Victim Information and Notification Everyday (V.I.N.E), alerts victims and...
Meetings watch: Board of education
December 13th, 2010
During the Portales Municipal Schools Board of Education meeting Monday night in the district Administration Building, according to Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Julie Miller and d...
Federal judge says heath care overhaul unconstitutional
December 13th, 2010
President Barack Obama’s historic health care overhaul hit its first major legal roadblock Monday, thrown into doubt by a federal judge’s declaration that the heart of the sweeping legi...
My turn: Long-time hunter offers advice
December 13th, 2010
Rod McDermid, 61, of Portales, has been hunting most of his life. He offers people who want to become hunters a little advice when it comes to getting their first kill.
• Head to cla...
Dora school news — Dec. 14
December 13th, 2010
High school final exams on Friday
School is in session five days this week for grades 7-12.
Elementary students will not have to attend on Friday.
Final exams will...
Empty stocking fund: Ms. M
December 13th, 2010
Today’s focus: Miss M
Household members: 6
Children: 3
Special circumstance: Miss M is disabled and has been taking care of her grandchildren...
Monday morning briefing: Hot game, school business and a concession
December 13th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Video game of the week
Our own game specialist Jenna Zaime’s pick of the week.
Game: Bejeweled...
Portales past: Dec. 13, 1956
December 13th, 2010
Dec. 13, 1956: The Portales Daily News: The Greyhound football banquet given annually by H.T. Brassell was at 6 o’clock in the Conestoga room of Cal Boykin. D.H. Reed, professor in soc...
Portales past: Dec. 12, 1941
December 12th, 2010
Dec. 12, 1941: The Portales Daily News: Bulletin: A cablegram carried this morning from Manila said all of the Portales and Clovis boys serving in the Philippines were alright. It was the fi...
Cats top Demons for tourney title
December 11th, 2010
SANTA FE — Senior Lathan Lieb made sure Clovis High wouldn’t get off to another slow start Saturday night.
Lieb hit three of his five 3-pointers in the first quarter, keeping the...
Lady Rams Fall to La Cueva in third-place game
December 11th, 2010
RIO RANCHO — Senior Jamie Parker scored 17 points Saturday night as La Cueva defeated Portales 44-29 in the third-place game of the Mel Otero Invite.
La Cueva built a 19-11 halftime le...
Lady Cats bow to Roswell High in finals
December 11th, 2010
RIO RANCHO — Roswell High’s Shanice Steenholdt was too much for Clovis High’s girls Saturday night.
The 6-foot senior post scored 16 points and dominated the paint en route...
Honors rolls — Dec. 12
December 11th, 2010
Editor’s note: We are publishing honor rolls of area schools as space allows. The honor rolls will continue each Sunday until all have been published.
Names of some honor-r...
School menus — Dec. 12
December 11th, 2010
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. Lunch — Soft beef taco, Spanish rice and salsa, lettuce, lemon drop cookie.
Senior happenings — Dec. 12
December 11th, 2010
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities
Tuesday:
On the shelves — Dec. 12
December 11th, 2010
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“The Complete Guide to a Clutter Free Home: Organized Storage Solutions and Projects”
Cupcakes, polyester featured on show
December 11th, 2010
Information on organizing your home, working with polyester fiber and preparing giant cupcakes will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
Club notes — Dec. 12
December 11th, 2010
Friendship Rebekah Lodge
Della Sue Winnett from Tucumcari was initiated into Friendship Rebekah Lodge at their last meeting. Elected officers for 2011 will be installed in January 2...
Once in a lifetime moments irreplaceable
December 11th, 2010
There are timeless gifts, or ways to give gifts, that bear no duplication or repeating.
Last week I devoted this column to the value of shopping locally, for non-mass-produced presents; this...
Songs, shows part of tradition
December 11th, 2010
I think I’m Christmas conflicted.
Assaulted all day by music media with Christmas themes and all evening with movie and TV show depictions of the holiday, I’m probably not alon...
My turn: Let's put politics aside
December 11th, 2010
After the mid-term elections, I read numerous Facebook postings about the evil Republicans, Democrats and Tea Partiers.
Recently, while perusing Newsweek, I was startled at the balanced repo...
Holidays about embracing those you love
December 11th, 2010
The end-of-the-year holiday season is intended to be a celebratory time, but there are more than 12 days’ worth of issues, situations and pressures that increase stress levels for many people...
Their view: Pearl Harbor omission insult to veterans
December 11th, 2010
Pearl Harbor omission insult to veterans
Portales’ Randy Dunson is upset Tuesday’s paper failed to commemorate the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor. Here’s his l...
ENMU men's, women's basketball capsules — Dec. 13
December 11th, 2010
Men ENMU (3-4) at Texas A&M-Commerce (5-1) What: Lone Star Conference South crossover game. When: 7 p.m. (MST) Monday Radio: KSEL-AM 1450 L...
Residents sought to sponsor airmen
December 11th, 2010
Local organizations are asking residents to invite a guest to Christmas Day dinner from Cannon Air Force Base.
Ernie Kos, executive director of the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce, s...
Raising livestock family commitment
December 11th, 2010
My hat is off to parents who have a job in town but insist on raising their kids in a “rural lifestyle.”
Fifty or so thousand young people were at the National FFA Convention in...
Empty stocking fund: Ms. S
December 11th, 2010
Today’s focus: Ms. S
Household members: 4
Children: 3
Special circumstance: Ms. S has had a hard time this year keeping her car running. She h...
Dec. 10 — Police blotter
December 11th, 2010
Samplings of recent calls to Portales-area law enforcement, according to police records:
Tuesday
• About 12:40 p.m., an officer spoke with a 49-year-old woman who suspecte...
Christmas cheer lifts spirits
December 11th, 2010
What is it about this time of the year that makes it so different from any other? Why are our spirits lifted to the strains of “Silent Night” and “Joy to the World?” Why do...
Zias post victory at Texas Woman's
December 11th, 2010
DENTON, Texas — Junior forward Precious Herrin’s jumper less than three minutes in put Eastern New Mexico University in front for good and the Zias went on to a 59-44 Lone Star Conferen...
ENMU women's basketball capsule — Dec. 11
December 11th, 2010
ENMU (1-5) at Texas Woman’s (6-3) What: Lone Star Conference crossover game. When: 1 p.m. (MST) today at Denton, Texas. Last outing: ENMU lost at...
Portales past: Dec. 11, 1956
December 11th, 2010
Dec. 11, 1956: The Portales Daily News: The Rogers girls basketball team held a 20-0 lead at the end of the first quarter of their game. However, victory wasn’t assured until the final...
Lady Cats top Portales to reach Mel Otero finals
December 10th, 2010
RIO RANCHO — Clovis High’s girls struggled to get going Tuesday night against rival Portales, but quickly righted the ship.
The Lady Wildcats took control by outscoring PHS 13-2...
Cats roll by Valley, gain finals
December 10th, 2010
SANTA FE — For the second day in a row, the Clovis High boys got off to a slow start.
This time, though, it wasn’t a 19-point, first-quarter deficit the way it was in Thursday&rs...
Rams overwhelm outmanned NMMI
December 10th, 2010
ROSWELL — Portales’ pressure defense overwhelmed New Mexico Military from the start and keyed the Rams to a 74-20 rout of the struggling Colts on Friday night.
While NMMI had a t...
Breakfast with Santa registration full
December 10th, 2010
Registration is no longer being accepted for the Portales Public Library Breakfast with Santa because the program is full. Participation is limited due to space....
Grant McGee: Harmony hard to achieve
December 10th, 2010
“I suppose aggression is the way of the universe,” I said to The Lady of the House last Saturday. We were at a local eatery. She peered over her menu.
“What now?” S...
In tribute: Restaurant founder remembered for generosity
December 10th, 2010
A public memorial service for Cattle Baron restaurant founder Jeffrey Walter Wilson, remembered as a supporter of youth and a good employer, is scheduled for 1-4 p.m. Monday at the Roswell Civic...
In search of ponies: Finding pet all about compatibility
December 10th, 2010
“I’m learning a lot about women from having a cat,” he said one morning earlier this week.
“Explain,” I said, stunned, not knowing whether to laugh or hang up.
Empty stocking funds: Mrs. S
December 10th, 2010
Today’s Focus: Miss S
Household members: 2
Children: 1
Special circumstance: Miss S is having a hard time paying bills because she has been un...
Friday morning briefing: Music, Mrs. Clovis and built to a "T"
December 10th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.
Music, music, music...
The first concert for the new Eastern New Mexico Children's Choir is scheduled for 7...
Portales past: Dec. 10, 1942
December 10th, 2010
Dec. 10, 1942: Portales Daily News: “Dear Old Santa, I am a little boy 7 years old and in second grade. I want a real cowboy suit with a gun and scabbard and lots of candy and nuts. Do...
Lady Rams beat host Rio Rancho
December 9th, 2010
RIO RANCHO — Portales junior Macy Mitchell scored 14 points — all in the first half — to lead the Portales Lady Rams to a 40-26 win over host Rio Rancho High on Thursday in the qu...
Portales man arrested in Arizona drug bust
December 9th, 2010
PEORIA, Ariz. — A New Mexico man and two Mexican citizens have been arrested after authorities seized about 85 pounds of cocaine at a Peoria home.
Arizona Department of Public Safety o...
Empty Stocking Fund: Mrs. G
December 9th, 2010
• Today’s Focus: Mrs. G
• Household members: 4
• Children: 3
• Special circumstance: Mrs. G. and her family had to leave...
Meetings watch: ENMU Board of Regents
December 9th, 2010
At the Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents meeting at ENMU-Roswell, according to ENMU President Steven Gamble:
• All three ENMU campuses — Portales, Roswell and...
Cats subdue Volcano Vista in OT
December 9th, 2010
SANTA FE — Things couldn’t have started off any worse for Clovis High’s boys Thursday.
The Wildcats found themselves down 21-2 to Volcano Vista late in the first quarter of...
Lady Cats pull away from Cruces
December 9th, 2010
RIO RANCHO — Clovis High’s girls, defending champions in the Mel Otero Invite, got off to a good start in their title defense on Thursday.
Senior Ashlee Pierson’s 19 points...
Lady Rams turn back Rio Rancho
December 9th, 2010
RIO RANCHO — Portales junior Macy Mitchell scored 14 points — all in the first half — to lead the Portales Lady Rams to a 40-26 win over host Rio Rancho High on Thursday in the qu...
My turn: Holiday events highlight birthday weekend
December 9th, 2010
Last weekend was my birthday and it was by far, one of the best I’ve had in awhile.
After 21 years of living in the area, I finally visited Elida for the first time Friday night to att...
Thursday morning briefing: New kid's in town and the worst baseball tr...
December 9th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.Final fine arts
Today marks the last day of a student bachelor of fine arts exhibition in the R...
Portales past: Dec. 9, 1947
December 9th, 2010
Dec. 9, 1947: The Portales Daily News: To Travis Corbin, lean and lanky young farm youth from Portales, the world was just a rosy hue today. He was named the top in farm safety in New Mexico...
Empty stocking fund: Ms. A
December 8th, 2010
Today’s focus: Ms. A
Household members: 6
Children: 2
Special circumstance: Ms. A is working but not making enough to support her children. S...
Windmills headed for history
December 8th, 2010
When we see a windmill we think “ranch.” This iconic equipment, without doubt, has made ranching possible in the arid Southwest as well as other parts of our nation.
I’m on...
Hounds add forward
December 8th, 2010
Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball coach Andrew Helton has signed 6-foot-10, 255-pound forward Antonio Cooper to a national letter of intent for the 2011-12 season.
A nat...
Cats, Lady Cats get set for tournaments
December 8th, 2010
Clovis High’s basketball teams are on the road for tournament action this weekend, beginning with quarterfinal contests today.
The boys (2-0) face Volcano Vista in a 10:30 a.m. contest...
My turn: Recipes open to interpretation
December 8th, 2010
Freedom New Mexico publisher Ray Sullivan recently passed along a quick dinner recipe:
Mix one package of albacore tuna in water with mayonnaise, garlic pepper, sweet basil and paprika, to t...
The "X" in Christmas
December 8th, 2010
I was ready to chastise naughty corporations who take Christ out of Christmas, replacing him with the generic “X.”
However, on Facebook recently, I came across a lesson in Greek...
Wednesday morning briefing: New beginnings, robot cash and the man who...
December 8th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.
Hats off
There are 297 candidates for graduation at Eastern New Mexico University's 119th Commencem...
Portales past: Dec. 8, 1942
December 8th, 2010
Dec. 8, 1942: The Portales Daily News: Two Roosevelt County boys had completed an intensive course in aviation mechanics at Shepherd Field, Texas. They were Pvt. Ted Williamson of Milnesand...
Rams hold on for win over Coyotes
December 7th, 2010
ROSWELL — Junior guard Phoenix Russell hit two game-clinching free throws with 14 seconds left Tuesday night, and the Portales Rams held on for a 57-55 victory over Roswell High.
The R...
Police blotter — Dec. 8
December 7th, 2010
Samplings of recent calls to Portales-area law enforcement, according to police records:
Saturday
• About 8:25 a.m., an officer went to a business in...
Their view: Good to see Portales celebrate Christmas openly
December 7th, 2010
David James Stuckenberg of Portales offers this view on public displays of Christmas:
Last week on a late night milk run, I happened to drive through the Portales Square...
Mullen ready to repeal gay policy
December 7th, 2010
The long-awaited study on gays in the military serving openly not only takes the pulse of the force on the issue — concluding change can occur with little risk to readiness — but also d...
Internet better off without FCC proposal
December 7th, 2010
Julius Genachowski, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, has announced that the commission will take up a new strategy for regulating the Internet at its Dec. 21 meeting. Proposed in...
Meetings watch: County commission
December 7th, 2010
At the Roosevelt County Commission meeting Tuesday in the county courthouse, commissioners:
• voted to accept road viewers’ recommendations to leave Price Ranch Road open t...
Fishing report - Dec. 7
December 7th, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, DEC. 7, 2010: NEW MEXICO FISHING REPORTThis fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best in...
Tuesday morning briefing: Sweet suggestions and a day of infamy
December 7th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.Food distribution
The Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico will distribute to clients from 9 a.m. to noon &...
Portales past: Dec. 7, 1941
December 7th, 2010
Dec. 7, 1941: The Portales Daily News: Headline: “Japs Attack US, 50 Japanese Planes Loose Powerful Bombs on United States Fortifications In Hawaii. Bulletin: The United States Is Now...
Empty stocking fund: Mr. and Mrs. S
December 6th, 2010
Today’s focus: Mr. and Mrs. S.
Household members: 5
Children: 3
Special circumstance: Mr. S is having a hard time finding full time work, sinc...
Two killed in auto accident
December 6th, 2010
Two Portales residents died in a roll-over this weekend.
Rochelle A. Pettigrew, 33, and Charles J. Paiz, 39, both of Portales, died in a single-vehicle crash on South Roosevelt Road 2 near R...
Dec. 7 — Dora news
December 6th, 2010
Sports schedule
Today: Dora hosts Lazbuddie JV at 5 p.m.
Thursday through Saturday: Dora varsity at Elida Invitational Tournament
Monday: Dora JV girls at Portales, 5:30...
Dec. 7 — Elida news
December 6th, 2010
Events
Today: At Clovis JV C Team and JV girls and boys — 4 p.m.
Wednesday: 80th Day (second state reporting period.)
Thursday: Elida Tournament — Varsity gi...
Monday morning briefing: New game in town and your two cents needed
December 6th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Video game of the week
Fresh from the desk of our own game specialist and wicked good copy editor Jenna Zami...
Portales past: Dec. 6, 1956
December 6th, 2010
Dec. 6, 1956: The Portales Daily News: Little Randy Doyal shone in the limelight Sunday in observance of his first birthday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Doyal, and other children doing...
Press Release: Two killed in Portales crash
December 5th, 2010
Portales – Rochelle A. Pettigrew, 33, and Charles J. Paiz, 39, of Portales were killed in a single vehicle crash.
State Police were called to the scene of a single vehicle roll-over c...
Portales past: Dec. 5, 1947
December 5th, 2010
Dec. 5, 1947: The Portales Daily News: A huge van capable of carrying 35,000 to 40,000 pounds was to be used in transporting Portales and Roosevelt County food and clothing to the Navajos on...
Empty stocking fund: Ms. M
December 4th, 2010
Today’s focus: Ms. M
Household members: 4
Children: 3
Special circumstance: Ms. M has had health issues and has spent a lot of money this year...
Lady Rams rally to beat El Paso Eastwood
December 4th, 2010
LEVELLAND, Texas — A second-half rally lifted the Portales Lady Rams over El Paso Eastwood 33-28 for third place in the Levelland Tournament on Saturday. Portales led 4-3 after the first only...
Lady Cats take third in Gallup tourney
December 4th, 2010
GALLUP — Senior Ashlee Pierson played her way onto the Gallup tournament’s all-tourney team Saturday night. She had some help as the Clovis High Lady Wildcats claimed third place.
Cattle operation comes with catch
December 4th, 2010
As many of you regular readers might guess, people tell me their stories — stories about horse wrecks, cow wrecks, sheep wrecks, dog wrecks, financial wrecks, any kind of wreck you can think...
County to receive emergency management grants
December 4th, 2010
Roosevelt County will receive $42,500 in emergency management grants.
The grants are from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and distributed through the New Mexico Department of Homela...
Their view: Quay County residents support Air Force training
December 4th, 2010
Quay County residents support Air Force training
Tucumcari’s James C. Adams writes in support of an Air Force proposal for
low-altitude training flights:
Gates’ advice on gay policy on right course
December 4th, 2010
A long-awaited Pentagon report on repealing the “don’t’ ask don’t tell” policy so that gay people can serve openly in the military services strongly suggests, as Defen...
Dec. 5 — Weekly update
December 4th, 2010
A Dec. 17 hearing is set for a woman accused of abusing her stepdaughter last year.
Athena Shepherd is charged with abusing her then-10-year-old stepdaughter in September 2009, according to...
Dec. 5 — Public record
December 4th, 2010
Recent Roosevelt County Magistrate Court cases, according to court documents:
Sept. 27:
• Jared Mendez, born in 1991, pleaded guilty to possession of drug pa...
Dec. 5 — Police blotter
December 4th, 2010
Samplings of recent calls to Portales-area law enforcement, according to police records:
Tuesday
• About 8:20 a.m., an officer was called to Portales Junior High School in...
My turn: Mom led by example
December 4th, 2010
Faye Sloan, April 13, 1918—Nov. 7, 2010
Although I cannot take credit, my biggest accomplishment in life is being one of Faye Sloan’s children.
Despite being in hig...
School menus — Dec. 5
December 4th, 2010
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — English muffin with egg and cheese. Lunch — Spaghetti and meatsauce, steamed broccoli, chilled fr...
On the shelves — Dec. 5
December 4th, 2010
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Taste of Home Casseroles” was given by Shelley Barnett...
Bamboo crafts featured on show
December 4th, 2010
Information on “upcycling,” bamboo for crafts and making a double Roman shade will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
...
Honors — Dec. 5
December 4th, 2010
Lofton
Mr. Daniel Lofton was selected October Employee of the Month at Roosevelt General Hospital and Clinic.
Daniel has been the director of inform...
Club notes — Dec. 5
December 4th, 2010
Quilt Guild
The Llano Estacado Quilt Guilt met Nov. 20 at Trinity Lutheran Church with 22 members attending. President Amy Armenta welcomed three guests:...
Senior happenings — Dec. 5
December 4th, 2010
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities.
Tue...
Local shops good place to find gifts
December 4th, 2010
With what do we give the ones we love, in this time and this place where there is so much economic turmoil — or is it inequality, or is it so much smoke and fuss over a normal situation?
Modesty small price to pay
December 4th, 2010
Bet you can hardly wait for your next chance to fly the unfriendly skies on a commercial airline.
The full naked body scan or the frisky pat-down search. Which will you opt for?
I gue...
VA to discuss changes to services
December 4th, 2010
The Veterans Admin-istration will hold a series of public meetings announ-cing discontinuation of contract care at nine VA clinics in northern New Mexico.
Nine access point clinics in Embu...
In search of ponies: Natural solution found for mouse problem
December 4th, 2010
At first I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me.
I would catch small flickers of motion in my peripheral vision but when I turned to look, there was nothing there.
And my ears st...
Fatal crash involving officer still under investigation
December 4th, 2010
A report on a Nov. 17 officer involved fatal crash was not available Friday, according to Clovis Police records personnel.
Thursday, police Chief Steve Sanders said investigators planned to...
Holiday luncheon set
December 4th, 2010
The Causey Community Holiday Luncheon is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. Sunday in the Causey Community Building. Meat, bread and drinks are provided. Attendees are asked to bring salads, other vege...
Taco Box to host nightly Christmas light show
December 4th, 2010
Clovis’ Taco Box restaurant will again feature a nightly light show, set to Trans-Siberian Orchesta music.
The eight-son show, with four songs by TSO, will run every hour and half hou...
Habitat for Humanity meeting canceled
December 4th, 2010
The Habitat for Humanity of Roosevelt and Curry Counties Inc. family support volunteer meeting scheduled for today in Portales has been canceled. The meeting is to be rescheduled for January....
Grant Mcgee: Insurance job was 'divine' calling
December 4th, 2010
The Lord wanted me to have a job one time.
Let me explain.
Years ago I needed more money for my growing family. So I moseyed on down to the state employment commission to find a job...
Portales past: Dec. 4, 1956
December 4th, 2010
Dec. 4, 1956: The Portales Daily News: Two strange explosions over Portales in recent days were likely "sonic booms" resulting from jet aircraft cracking the sound barrier....
Dora/Elida capsules
December 3rd, 2010
Boys
Elida 46, Meadow (Texas) 44
Records: Elida 3-1, Meadow 2-4
Recap: Senior forward Alex Varela hit a pair of free throws with nine seconds left t...
Lady Cats fall to Kirtland Central in semis
December 3rd, 2010
GALLUP — The Clovis High girls basketball team was stopped in its tracks Friday night it its bid to return to the finals of the Gallup tournament.
Kirtland Central, one of the best tea...
Portales bested by Levelland
December 3rd, 2010
LEVELLAND, Texas — Levelland’s defense stymied the Portales Lady Rams on, posting a 34-12 win Friday in the semifinals of the Lady Lobos’ tournament.
Portales (1-1) was out...
Empty stocking fund: Mrs. R
December 3rd, 2010
Today’s Focus: Mrs. R
Household members: 4
Children: 2
Special circumstance: Her husband is out of a job right now because of the winte...
ENMU NOTES: Hounds' Stevens, Poku collect honors
December 3rd, 2010
Senior safety Tillman Stevens of Baytown, Texas and senior wide receiver Jessie Poku of Murphy, Texas were selected to the 2010 All-Lone Star Conference Scoop football team.
Both players wer...
Press Release: Delegation opposes VA plan to restrict care
December 3rd, 2010
WASHINGTON – Over the next two weeks, the Veterans Administration (VA) will hold a series of public meetings to unveil p...
ENMU Saturday basketball capsule — Dec. 4
December 3rd, 2010
Men Cameron (5-1) at ENMU (3-3) When: 4 p.m. today Where: Greyhound Arena What: Lone Star Conference crossover Of note: The Aggies suffered...
Friday morning briefing: Say cheese, donuts for dollars and the worst...
December 3rd, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.Shop with a cop
Heads up...mark your calendars for the annual Dollars for Donuts fundraiser is 6:30 a.m....
Thursday area prep basketball capsules — Dec. 3
December 3rd, 2010
Anton (Texas) tournament Boys Olton 61, Elida 32 Records: Olton 5-1, Elida 2-1. Recap: Olton’s full-court pressure and outside shooting hurt the Tigers e...
Cats host Rams in season opener
December 3rd, 2010
After a rebuilding season in 2009-10, Portales coach Mark Gallegos is confident he’s got a deep and athletic bunch.
But he’s got concerns going into Friday’s season opener...
Steers take aim at semis
December 3rd, 2010
After upending Springlake-Earth 35-32 for the District 3-1A Division II title on Nov. 5, the Farwell Steers figured they might see the Wolverines again in the playoffs.
Farwell (11-1) and Sp...
Lady Cats advance to semifinals
December 3rd, 2010
GALLUP — Clovis High’s girls got a balanced attack led by 14 points from junior post Paige Gardner Thursday night to beat Cienega High School of Vail, Ariz. 51-40 in the first round of...
Lady Rams roll to win in tourney
December 3rd, 2010
LEVELLAND, Texas — A strong defensive effort in the second quarter propelled Portales to a 48-34 from over Hereford on Thursday in a first-round game in the Levelland girls basketball tournam...
Bulldogs edge past Hounds
December 3rd, 2010
After leading Southwestern Oklahoma State University by double-digit margins throughout the first half the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds fell asleep early in the second half and dropped its first L...
Portales past: Dec. 3, 1947
December 3rd, 2010
Dec. 3, 1947: The Portales Daily News: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the Women's Missionary Society at First Baptist Church observed Lottie Moon Week with "Faithful Unto Death," a portraya...
Educators disheartened by proposed retirement changes
December 2nd, 2010
Some local teachers and administrators are disheartened by a new retirement proposal that may soon be forwarded to the Legislature by the state Educational Retirement Board.
Pension plans fo...
My turn: Forget being practical
December 2nd, 2010
I went to see the new Harry Potter movie last weekend and for those of you Portales residents who haven’t gone yet, what are you waiting for? I mean, it’s Harry Potter!
Okay, so...
Empty stocking fund: Ms. G
December 2nd, 2010
Today’s Focus: Ms. G
Household members: 5
Children: 4
Special circumstance: Ms. G just got a part-time job and a home. She needs help to get b...
Love makes best gift
December 2nd, 2010
Our first newlywed Christmas happened in a “mansion.” (We thought.) My husband, Emmitt, had just finished his tenure in the Army. We lived in “Vetville,” rows of army barrac...
Convicted robber sentenced to prison
December 2nd, 2010
One of four men police say was chased down by a daring bank executive is facing 12 years in prison for robbing the American Heritage Bank in Melrose.
Santos Preciado, 19, pleaded guilty Wedn...
Their view: Minimum wage laws harmful to all
December 2nd, 2010
Walter Williams, a professor of economics at George Mason University and libertarian columnist, is convinced that minimum wage laws hurt us all. Here’s a sampling from a recent column:
No room for double standards
December 2nd, 2010
The recent tragedy in which a Clovis police officer seems to have run a stop sign and caused an accident that killed a woman illustrates the difference between the way statists and libertarians see...
Hanukkah: Celebration of freedom
December 2nd, 2010
Observant Jews around the world began the celebration of Hanukkah, a festival of lights, on Wednesday.
It was instituted to celebrate the liberation of Israel from domination by the Syrian S...
Lady Rams win Levelland tourney opener
December 2nd, 2010
A strong defensive effort in the second quarter propelled Portales to a 48-34 from over Hereford, Texas, on Thursday in a first-round game in the Levelland, Texas, girls basketball tournament.
...
Press Release: New Mexico to receive over $9 million in homeland secur...
December 2nd, 2010
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) today announced nine million in Homeland Security grant awards to cities and counties throughout t...
Area lawmakers plan budget priorities
December 2nd, 2010
New Mexicans can’t expect smart budget building without smart prioritization. With that in mind, Sen. Clint Harden, R-Clovis asked, what’s our No. 1 priority?
Education, one vo...
Thursday morning briefing: Call for help, free hot chocolate and a sca...
December 2nd, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday morning briefing.Parade needs help
Clovis MainStreet still needs volunteers to help ensure everything runs smoo...
Portales past: Dec. 2,1941
December 2nd, 2010
Dec. 2,1941: The Portales Daily News: Three men were inducted into the U.S. Army this afternoon at the Selective Service office. Homer Braxton was inducted at the same time in Texas. The thr...
Portales past: Dec. 1, 1942
December 1st, 2010
Dec. 1, 1942: The Portales Daily News: C.F. Tivis, who left for the Army only two months ago, was learning to save money. This week he sent home $75 worth of bonds and $5 for a Christmas pre...
Portales figures to get tested at Levelland tourney
December 1st, 2010
After blowing out Goddard in their season opener more than a week ago, the Portales Lady Rams figure to get tested for the first time in the three-day Levelland, Texas, tournament that starts today...
Basketball preview: Southwestern Okla.-ENMU
December 1st, 2010
Men
Southwestern Oklahoma (5-2) at ENMU (3-2)
• When: 8 p.m. today
• Where: Greyhound Arena
Social media seminar set
December 1st, 2010
A free Comcast Corporation seminar Dec. 15 is designed to help non-profit organizations in maximizing the benefits of social media.
Scheduled for 9 a.m. at Eastern New Mexico University, th...
Tres Amigas hires engineers
December 1st, 2010
POWER Engineers, of Hailey, Idaho, has been awarded an engineering contract for Tres Amigas, a planned Curry County energy hub.
POWER will provide support for the project, design services an...
Glenda Price: Snakes always provide stories
December 1st, 2010
What were your mother’s parting words every time you left the house?
Right. “Watch for snakes.”
In August, we were told to be extra careful because the rattlers woul...
Press release: AG asks NM Supreme Court to hear senior water rights ca...
December 1st, 2010
(SANTA FE)---Attorney General Gary King has filed a petition with the New Mexico Supreme Court asking the high court to overrule the Court of Appeals and allow the State Engineer to adopt and im...
Empty stocking fund: Mrs. B
December 1st, 2010
• Today’s focus: Ms. B
• Household members: 4
• Children: 3
• Special circumstance: Ms. B is a single mother who works fu...
Winter wine fest to feature chair auction
December 1st, 2010
The Winter Wine Fest is back and in the newly renovated Yam Theatre.
The Portales MainStreet Program fundraiser is set to offer selections of both beer and wine, served by Pecos Flavors Wine...
My turn: Leftover turkey has many uses
December 1st, 2010
It’s the traditional post-Thanksgiving question: What do I do with all that leftover turkey?
In an effort to help answer that, I’ve collected a few ideas from other people:
Press release: Stevens selected first team Daktronics All-Super Regio...
December 1st, 2010
PORTALES, N.M. — Senior defensive back Tillman Stevens (Baytown, Texas/Sterling HS) from the Eastern New Mexico University football team has been selected First Team Daktronics All-Super R...
Press Release: Portales couple named Farm Family of the Year
December 1st, 2010
LAS CRUCES — Chad and Rebecca Davis, owners of the Davis Blackwater Ranch near Portales, were recently named Farm Family of the Year by the New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau. ...
Wednesday morning briefing: Sing out loud, sharp knives and an act of...
December 1st, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.
Joyful noise
Three Eastern New Mexico University groups are set to perform a holiday concert Friday and t...
Former ENMU student sentenced on child porn charges
December 1st, 2010
A former Eastern New Mexico University student was sentenced Tuesday to eight years in prison for possession of child pornography, according to a press release from the district attorney’s of...
ENMU briefs — Dec. 1
December 1st, 2010
ENMU hosting holiday concert
Eastern New Mexico University will host the Symphonic Band, Chamber Singers and University Singers in their annual Holiday Concert at 6:30 and 8 p.m. Frid...
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