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March 1, 1966
March 1st, 2007
Two area men are with the U.S. Air Force in Morocco near the earthquake disaster area. They are Sgt. Richard Tucker, formerly stationed at CAFB and now on a year tour of duty in Africa and Huey King,...
McAlister honored at Ag Expo
February 28th, 2007
Floyd McAlister was honored Wednesday for his longtime support of the agriculture industry and the community during a celebration at the 15th annual New Mexico Ag Expo.
McAlister served more than 22...
Portales man sentenced to prison
February 28th, 2007
A Portales man convicted of taking more than $600,000 from an armored car service where he worked last year has been sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison.
State District Judge Teddy Hartley also ordered...
Cannon transition underfunded
February 28th, 2007
The transition to a new mission at Cannon Air Force Base is woefully underfunded in a proposed 2008 military budget, according to a press release from Sen. Pete Domenici, R.-N.M.
The approximately $7...
Officials say next meetings are crucial
February 28th, 2007
The Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority has long held public education and federal authorization as its two biggest keys for the Ute Water Project.
If the next few months go to plan, they’ll t...
Feb. 28, 1960
February 28th, 2007
Cecil Cook has purchased the Morgan Insurance Agency from Mrs. Mary Morgan and Jay Morgan and will take over the business on March 1.
Mr. Cook has been in the insurance business in Clovis and Portales...
Floyd News
February 27th, 2007
Transitions
Birthdays
Saturday — Dena Davis
Upcoming events
• Seniors will meet Thursday at the Floyd Senior Citizens Center for games and fellowship. Pot Luck is at 6 p.m. and games begin at...
Some thoughts not worth entire column
February 27th, 2007
I’m in a fortunate position where I can spend 500 to 600 words reflecting on whatever I want. Sometimes, a thought of mine simply isn’t enough to fill that word amount. So here’s a bunch of thin...
Wild animals must be managed
February 27th, 2007
Leave it to career bureaucrats to make a federal case out of a little wildlife problem.
The federal government’s answer to an exploding elk population in Rocky Mountain National Park is typically c...
Feb. 27, 1969
February 27th, 2007
Mrs. James R. Hargis, 1900 South Avenue H, has learned her son-in-law, U.S. Air Force Technical Sergeant Richard D. Tucker, has been decorated with a Bronze Star medal for his performance as an air tr...
Cannon captain sentenced to one year
February 26th, 2007
Editor’s note: This report contains language that some readers may find offensive.
A Cannon Air Force Base captain has been sentenced to one year of military confinement and will be dismissed from...
Feb. 25, 1969
February 25th, 2007
New officers were installed for the Roosevelt County Democratic Women’s Association Wednesday when they met for luncheon at Troy Dee’s SteakHouse. Mrs. Harry Cissell was installed as president, Mr...
Hounds finish season with OT win over Tarleton State
February 24th, 2007
Junior guard Justin Redman-Trotter’s 3-pointer with nine seconds left — his only field goal of the night — forced overtime and Eastern New Mexico University’s men never trailed in the extra se...
Lady Ram rackets dominate NMMI
February 24th, 2007
The Portales Lady Ram tennis team got back on track Saturday afternoon winning all matches in a 9-0 complete team victory over NMMI, while the boys fell 2-7 at the Portales tennis courts.
The Lady Ra...
Greyhounds split with Savage Storm
February 24th, 2007
DURANT, Okla. — Junior right-hander Evan Courteau bounced back from a rocky outing in his previous start to throw a complete-game six-hitter as Eastern New Mexico University beat Southeastern Oklaho...
Rams win overtime title thriller
February 24th, 2007
It was a game that seemed destined never to end, but Portales junior guard Ky Mitchell ended it in an instant — claiming the Rams third consecutive District 4-3A tournament championship in the proce...
Legislature hits midway point
February 24th, 2007
With the 60-day session of the 2007 New Mexico Legislature just past the midway point, local legislators say the pot’s just beginning to boil at the Roundhouse.
“Right now we’re in the middle o...
F-22 Raptor flies into Cannon
February 24th, 2007
A pair of F-22 Raptors stopped at Cannon Air Force Base to get a taste of New Mexico air a year before their arrival at Holloman Air Force Base in Alamogordo.
The Air Force’s and New Mexico’s new...
Fascinations can invade dreams
February 24th, 2007
I’m terrorized by bears in my dreams and I think “Gentle Ben” is the reason why.
At the same time I am fascinated by the creatures, especially grizzly bears, yet most of my experience with bears...
Having positive attitude is essential
February 24th, 2007
When I speak, and often when I write, my husband “gracefully” watches our five children, ranging in age from 6 years to 5 months old. The kids’ ages make it difficult for anyone to baby-sit, let...
U.S. lucky to have been led by George Washington
February 24th, 2007
Think of an elected official everyone admires. It’s not so easy, is it?
Now try George Washington. Twice unanimously elected by the Electoral College, the first U.S. president probably comes close...
Rams seek third consecutive title in District 4-3A
February 24th, 2007
Portales Rams basketball coach Mark Gallegos doesn’t believe his team has put together four complete quarters in any game this season.
He believes if they do that tonight, they’ll win their third...
Vixens work OT to get past Elida in district finals
February 24th, 2007
ELIDA — The Fort Sumner Vixens led nearly the entire game Friday night, but needed clutch free-throw shooting to beat Elida 60-58 in overtime in the District 3-1A tournament championship.
“Any ti...
Police arrest Portales men on drug-related charges
February 23rd, 2007
Portales police made two drug-related arrests Thursday with the help of a police informant, according to a Portales Police Department news release.
Chris Roybal, 20, of Portales attempted to sell 3.2...
Feb. 23, 1969
February 23rd, 2007
La Escalera Art Guild met Tuesday evening in the Coronado Room of the Portales National Bank, where they had an interesting program on the art of tole paintings. Mrs. Robbie Sackett of the Art Nook at...
Lady Rams 'ready' for Ruidoso
February 22nd, 2007
Only a handful of games separate the Portales Lady Rams from their goal of repeating as New Mexico Class 3A girls basketball champions.
Having already clinched a berth in the state tournament, the La...
Elida Tigers hang on to beat Fort Sumner
February 22nd, 2007
The Elida Tigers were tested on their home court Thursday night, but they did enough to clinch a spot in the 1A state basketball tournament.
Elida senior Caleb Widener led the Tigers to a 49-47 Dist...
Elida, Fort Sumner part III
February 22nd, 2007
The District 3-1A top-seeded Elida Lady Tigers have been dormant for more than a week but they’ve got to be on their game tonight as they host Fort Sumner in the girls district championship.
The El...
Victim says she was held at gunpoint
February 22nd, 2007
Editor's note: The Portales News-Tribune does not identify victims of sexual assault.
Law officers said a Portales man arrested Wednesday for kidnapping threatened his victim with a gun, sexually ass...
Officials work to educate public about TB
February 22nd, 2007
Sparked by the recent news of a DairiConcepts employee who contracted tuberculosis, health and public safety officials are working to educate and promote awareness of the disease in the community.
Co...
Biodiesel plant headed for Clovis
February 22nd, 2007
An Australian company plans to build a biodiesel plant in Clovis that has the capacity to produce 75 million gallons of biodiesel annually from animal fat, officials announced Thursday in Albuquerque....
Life’s music surrounds everyone
February 22nd, 2007
I wonder how many of us dance our way through life but never hear the music? Life has “a music” about it and if not heard, it isn’t appreciated.
God gives his children guidance and they “hear...
Tax dollars being wasted on frivolous studies
February 22nd, 2007
Putting our hard-earned tax dollars where their mouths are, researchers have discovered that chile peppers date back to ancient times and even taco chips are at least 6,100 years old.
Now I’m not t...
Arbitrary use of punitive damages can’t be allowed
February 22nd, 2007
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday threw out a $79.5 million punitive damage award against tobacco giant Philip Morris to the widow of a longtime smoker.
Mayola Williams, whose husband died of lung c...
Feb. 22, 1969
February 22nd, 2007
“Were You There?” is the theme for the program of Portales Womans Club Wednesday afternoon, with Mrs. M.M. Cooper the program chairmen for the day. Mrs. Harold Starbuck will introduce the program....
Vixens stop Lady Buffs
February 21st, 2007
MELROSE — Kaylynn Johnson and Rachel Chavez scored 10 points each and Fort Sumner beat Melrose when it counted the most — with a state tournament berth on the line.
The third-seeded Vixens hit 10...
Hounds look for big finish
February 21st, 2007
With two games left, Eastern New Mexico University’s men entered the week with the possibility of earning a No. 2 seed from the South Division and a first-round home game in next week’s Lone Star...
ENMU leads way to cultural understanding
February 21st, 2007
Leading the way for the next generation was the foundation for the annual African-American Affairs banquet Wednesday evening at Eastern New Mexico University.
Guest speaker Bryian K. Phillips Sr., pa...
Feb. 21, 1969
February 21st, 2007
The ARC-Polaris Rocket Club will hold a membership meeting Saturday morning at 10 o’clock at the junior high school in an attempt to recruit all local people who are interested in model rocketry. Th...
Tigers and Foxes advance
February 20th, 2007
ELIDA — Melrose tried to slow down Elida in Tuesday’s District 3-1A boys game, but the Tigers were more than equal to the task.
Elida (22-4), seeded second in the tournament, held the Buffaloes t...
Fire ban sparks heated debate
February 20th, 2007
Concerns about a proposed year-round fire ban have apparently been spreading like wildfire since Roosevelt County Commissioners tabled the measure two weeks ago.
The ordinance was tabled again Tuesda...
Black History Month promotes cultural awareness
February 20th, 2007
Bringing cultural awareness to the community has been the focus of Eastern New Mexico University African-American Affairs in celebration of Black History Month.
“We do this to promote cultural dive...
Local property owners overcharged on taxes
February 20th, 2007
An error made by a state agency in Santa Fe has resulted in Roosevelt County property owners being overcharged on their 2006 property taxes.
The mistake will result in $251,318 in tax relief to count...
Floyd News
February 20th, 2007
Upcoming events
• Seniors will meet Thursday at the Floyd Senior Citizens Center for games and fellowship. Pot Luck is at 6 p.m. and games begin at 7 p.m.
• The Floyd Lion’s Club Jamboree is M...
Double standards not OK for any reason
February 20th, 2007
It’s been a few weeks since former NBA player John Amaechi announced he was gay, and I’ve stood on the sidelines until today.
Some call his admission courageous, and others call it a money grab....
North Korean agreement should yield quick results
February 20th, 2007
Winston Churchill famously argued it is better to “jaw-jaw” than to “war-war.” If that’s the general principle, a new preliminary agreement struck with North Korea by the United States and N...
Feb. 20, 1969
February 20th, 2007
Fred Hensley, chairman for the Chmaber of Commerce membership drive now in progress said this morning that a round-up report from all team captains showed good support on the part of the workers and e...
Bombing range fire knocked out quickly
February 19th, 2007
A small fire at Melrose Bombing Range was stamped out Monday in less than an hour, according to officials.
The fire was reported at 12:45 p.m. and was extinguished at 1:10 p.m., according to Staff Sg...
Group pushes for universal health care
February 19th, 2007
By Casey Peacock
A health care access advocacy group is pushing state lawmakers for a health care system that would cover all New Mexicans.
“It’s becoming very important because of the rising cos...
Schools: Vaccine still has concerns to be addressed
February 19th, 2007
Plans to begin vaccinations for human papillomavirus are creating a stir among school officials, parents and public health officials.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry touched off a firestorm earlier this month...
Vixens and Lady Buffs advance
February 19th, 2007
Fort Sumner and Melrose will get a quick rematch of Friday’s double-overtime thriller, only this time the stakes will be a little higher.
Fort Sumner held off Floyd 34-31 while Melrose cruised past...
Feb. 19, 1969
February 19th, 2007
Bob Wood, Chamber of Commrece president said the membership campaighn that had its start with a 7 a.m. breakfast Tuesday morning looks know as if it would be successful. Wood said there was a good tur...
Portales nabs movie premiere
February 18th, 2007
Bright lights and red carpet are in store for the Tower Twin Theater as it was announced this week Portales will be included in the national premiere of the locally filmed movie “Believe in Me.”
...
Congress sets sights on No Child Left Behind
February 18th, 2007
For Clovis special-education teacher Lisa Gershon, the coming weeks will be a lesson in frustration.
Students in her classroom and in public schools across New Mexico will begin New Mexico Standards...
Feb. 18, 1969
February 18th, 2007
The Portales police station was full of red faced officers this morning as they learned that they had a badly wanted criminal in custody temporarily yesterday morning before the man and his companion...
Buzzer beater propels Hounds
February 17th, 2007
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Junior guard Justin Redman-Trotter scored the game’s final five points, including a 3-pointer from the corner with 1.4 seconds left on a feed from Tristan Largent, and then sto...
Dora boys and Elida girls await challengers
February 17th, 2007
If the district regular season was any indication, this week’s boys and girls District 3-1A tournament could offer some intriguing matchups.
“You better be ready to play (in the district tourname...
Zias fall at Angelo State
February 17th, 2007
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Angelo State wiped out an early 4-0 deficit with a 15-2 run and the Rambelles held Eastern New Mexico Univdersity to 32 percent field goal shooting en route to a 60-50 Lone Star...
Public Record
February 17th, 2007
The following dispositions were recently filed in the Roosevelt County Magistrate Court, according to the documents:
• David Carrillo, 24, pleaded guilty to the charge of aggravated battery...
Police Blotter
February 17th, 2007
The following is a sampling of calls received by Portales Police Department dispatchers during the past week. According to the report:
Saturday:
• At 12:26 a.m., a caller reported that some...
Intolerance knows no boundaries
February 17th, 2007
NBA basketball star Tim Hardaway’s anti-gay comments prior to the All-Star game point up bigotry is alive and well in our country and shows up in all colors, backgrounds and economic situations.
Ha...
Extending immigrants credit poses no threat
February 17th, 2007
We must confess to befuddlement over all the anger directed at Bank of America for its policy, revealed Tuesday in a Wall Street Journal story, that it will offer credit cards to Spanish-speaking peop...
Investigation launched into alleged inmate abuse
February 17th, 2007
An investigation has been launched into allegations detention officers at the Curry County Adult Detention Center assaulted a male inmate Wednesday, according to the Curry County Sheriff’s Departmen...
Police: Portales man out on bail after shooting
February 17th, 2007
A 22-year-old Portales man is out on bail after being arrested Friday for shooting at an occupied motor vehicle in Portales, according to a press release from the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s office.
...
Hounds fall to Northeastern State
February 16th, 2007
Northeastern State’s bats jumped all over Eastern New Mexico University on Friday at Greyhound Field.
The Redmen took control of the first game early, scoring 18 runs in the first three innings in...
Feb. 16, 1968
February 16th, 2007
The Chi Omega Sorority on Eastern’s campus initiated their fall pledge class Friday and Saturday. The new initiates include Betty Boyd, Carlsbad; Sheryl Brassell, Portales; Lois Marie Dunn, Portales...
Dora boys take top district 3-1A seed
February 15th, 2007
The Dora Coyotes earned the District 3-1A regular season championship and the district tournament number one seed that comes with it, after defeating the Floyd Broncos 52-38 Thursday night at home.
A...
Zias lose four straight
February 15th, 2007
PHOENIX — The Eastern New Mexico University softball team has dropped four consecutive games in the Schutt Sports Division II Leadoff Classic, losing a doubleheader to Hawaii-Hilo on Wednesday by sc...
Rams ready to serve more power
February 15th, 2007
The Portales tennis team brought home plenty of hardware from last year’s state tennis tournament, and they hope to have a repeat performance this spring.
Senior Ella Erf and junior Bethany Self co...
Clovis to recommend Great Lakes Airlines
February 15th, 2007
Clovis city commissioners said constituent wishes guided their Thursday endorsement of Great Lakes Aviation as the city’s air service provider.
Their recommendation the Wyoming-based airline provid...
State legislature ponders helmet law
February 15th, 2007
A bill requiring children under 17 years old to wear a protective helmet while using a bicycle, scooter, skateboard or skates in a public area is headed to the state Senate for vote.
It was passed un...
America is country like no other
February 15th, 2007
I have something to say about my country.
If America is so bad, why is it everyone wants to come here? Why do countries with dictatorship loathe America? Why do enemies, domestic and foreign, want to...
Weddings, funerals often turn into family reunions
February 15th, 2007
I thought it was going to take another funeral to get our familia together again, but low and behold, my sister’s wedding in Vegas this weekend is becoming an unplanned Rodriguez-Madrid family reuni...
Wildlife Service should be held accountable
February 15th, 2007
You would think the government would be eager to boast about the success. The American bald eagle, which had dwindled to 500 nesting pairs in the 1960s, has recovered from the brink of extinction.
M...
Hounds win, improve postseason chances
February 15th, 2007
They still have work to do, but Eastern New Mexico University’s men took a big step on Wednesday in their bid to reach the Lone Star Conference postseason tournament.
Senior forward Donald Young sc...
Feb. 15, 1968
February 15th, 2007
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Taylor will be honored on Tuesday at a covered-dish supper at the Elida Womans Club Building. The Taylors have recently purchased the Sands Motel in Portales and have also bought a h...
Relay for Life kicks off Friday night
February 14th, 2007
Local teams are gearing up and getting set to walk lots of miles to raise money for the American Cancer Society during the annual Relay for Life that will begin on Friday night.
Greyhound Arena will...
Theater department prepares for ‘Nightingale’
February 14th, 2007
Scattered throughout the Eastern New Mexico University costume shop is a dedicated group of students and their director working feverishly to put the remaining touches on costumes for the upcoming pro...
Feb. 14, 1968
February 14th, 2007
John Meekins who was sports editor for Portales News-Tribune while attending ENMU graduated with the mid-winter class and is now with a paper in Quincy, Mass. Editor Gordon Greaves of the News-Tribune...
Hounds and Zias balancing on bubble
February 13th, 2007
Eastern New Mexico University’s basketball teams don’t have much margin for error.
The Greyhounds and Zias each have three of their final four Lone Star Conference South Division games at home, be...
Zia tennis full of fresh faces
February 13th, 2007
There will be a lot of new faces around veteran Eastern New Mexico University women’s tennis coach Christine Blaeser this spring.
Only sophomore Tracy Hughes saw regular action last season for the...
ENMU volleyball has new leader
February 13th, 2007
Kim Falkenhagen is from the upper Midwest, but she’s no stranger to this part of the world.
The 33-year-old Falkenhagen was named Eastern New Mexico University’s volleyball coach on Tuesday. She...
Schools search for clinic solution
February 13th, 2007
Portales Municipal Schools is facing the challenge of re-establishing a desperately needed school-based health clinic, according to the school administrator.
Portales schools have been without a clin...
Assignments issued to Cannon airmen
February 13th, 2007
Approximately 260 Cannon Air Force Base airmen received new assignments last week as the base transitions to a new mission.
Most of the airmen being reassigned maintain and support Cannon’s F-16 an...
Floyd News
February 13th, 2007
Transitions
Birthdays:
Wednesday — Linda Essary
Friday — Joe Standefer
Anniversaries:
Wednesday — Phillip and Sharon Russell
Thursday — Leon and Waynell Nall
Upcoming events
Seniors will...
Letters to the editor
February 13th, 2007
Student notes falsehoods about Chinese culture
Regarding the Jan. 26 article “Area woman teaches English, God’s Love in China:”
There are some ideas expressed in this article that are no...
Americans must support Saudi in newest endeavor
February 13th, 2007
In recent weeks Saudi Arabia has taken on an uncharacteristically aggressive role in trying to stabilize the Middle East. While the interests of the United States and the Kingdom, as friends and foes...
Feb. 13, 1969
February 13th, 2007
The 12th annual Homecoming for the alumini of Causey High School will be Saturday starting at 5 p.m. The Senior Class will sponsor a chicken supper from 5 to 6 p.m. plates will cost $1,25 for adults a...
Board approves new books, materials
February 12th, 2007
A months-long process of evaluating new text books and materials for math and fine arts in Portales Municipal Schools came to an end Monday as the school board approved the selections.
The process in...
Seminar hosts lectures in English, Spanish
February 12th, 2007
The New Mexico Ag Expo is going bilingual.
A three-hour dairy seminar presented in Spanish will focus on presenting information to dairy managers and workers as part of the first day of the 15th ann...
Hound baseball streak ends
February 12th, 2007
Thanks primarily to Mike Deal, Colorado School of Mines ended Eastern New Mexico University’s school-record start on Sunday.
Deal, the Oredigggers’ junior first baseman, slammed a pair of three-r...
New Mexico Highlands takes two from Zias
February 12th, 2007
Coming off two eight-inning losses on Saturday, it would’ve been hard to blame New Mexico Highlands’ softball team for feeling snake-bit when Michelle Anderson’s two-run homer in the seventh for...
Feb. 11, 1978
February 11th, 2007
Mr. and Mrs. T.B. Melton of Milnesand have been informed that their son-in-law, Staff Sergeant Harrie Black has received the U. S. Air Force Commendation medal at Mountain Home, Idaho Air Force Base....
Lady Rams crush Lovington
February 10th, 2007
With the District 4-3A No. 1 seed tucked tightly in their pocket, the Portales Lady Rams are cruising through the second half of their district schedule, undefeated in district play with one game left...
Hounds sweep twin-bill
February 10th, 2007
Eastern New Mexico University’s baseball team is off to another flying start.
After opening with 16 wins in their first 20 games a year ago, the Greyhounds improved to 7-0 so far this spring on Sat...
Greyhounds squander lead, lose at home
February 10th, 2007
Eastern New Mexico University’s men took another hit in their bid for a Lone Star Conference postseason tournament berth Saturday night.
Texas A&M-Kingsville, which beat the Greyhounds in the closi...
Zia win helps team inch toward tournament
February 10th, 2007
Slowly but surely, the Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team is creeping toward Lone Star Conference postseason tournament consideration.
Despite leading all the way Saturday night,...
Zias sweep New Mexico Highlands
February 10th, 2007
The Eastern New Mexico Zia softball team finished with a flurry of offense to complete a doubleheader sweep of New Mexico Highlands on Saturday at Zia Softball Field.
With the score tied in the botto...
Sheriff’s office back in task force
February 10th, 2007
Roosevelt County Sheriff Darren Hooker made good on one of his campaign promises last week as his office participated in a sweep of suspected drug traffickers with the Region V Drug Task Force.
The r...
Airline fears fiscal crash
February 10th, 2007
Great Lakes Aviation recently settled overdue rent payments with Boeing Capital Corp., but the airline still owes more than $10 million to Raytheon Aircraft Co., according to documents Great Lakes fil...
Nurse, mom modeled work ethic
February 10th, 2007
Though Jean Evrage worked as a nurse, she also found time to teach roller-skating and birthing classes.
Family members said she also taught other lessons — the value of family, and of a work ethic....
Redneck roots hard to hide
February 10th, 2007
If you have a bass plug mailbox in your driveway …
You just might be a redneck.
The mailbox might have started out as a joke, but it’s true that it’s in my driveway and I are a redneck.
My si...
It's never too early to learn character
February 10th, 2007
My daughter Luisa recently came home from kindergarten upset because she had been sent to the “time-out table” at lunch.
At Luisa’s school, three lunch ladies supervise the cafeteria and do th...
Letters to the editor
February 10th, 2007
United States has no place in Iraq
The U.S. attack on Iraq was a crime against peace, the supreme international crime, encompassing all the evil that follows.
The U.S. had no right to attac...
Pelosi should take commercial flights
February 10th, 2007
There were two tell-tale signs that becoming speaker of the House had gone to the head of Newt Gingrich, the history professor-turned-politician who masterminded the Republican takeover of Congress in...
Man says he fired shot
February 10th, 2007
A Los Lunas fight promoter says he fired the shot that killed Tucumcari’s Jason Pacheco on Feb. 1.
Jim Burleson, in Tucumcari for the Desert Xtreme martial-arts fight scheduled last week, said he f...
Defense attorney seeks new trial
February 10th, 2007
The defense attorney for a 31-year-old Clovis man convicted of first-degree murder contends his client’s rights were violated when police recorded his phone conversations from jail without his knowl...
Faith guides relationships
February 10th, 2007
Commitment to and faith in your partner and God are the common thread to a lasting and enduring marriage for two Portales couples.
“I think you need to have a commitment,” said Janet Collins, who...
Feb. 9, 1978
February 9th, 2007
Boy Scout Troop 125 is observing Boy Scout Week Feb. 7 through the 14th, and one of their activites has been preparing a window display on First Aid. They have extended their thanks to the Portales Ab...
Rams battle Wildcats tonight
February 8th, 2007
A clear front runner in the battle for the District 4-3A regular season title will emerge tonight, as the Portales Rams host the Lovington Wildcats at the Portales High School Gymnasium (7 p.m.) Both...
TB case reported in area
February 8th, 2007
An employee at a local milk processing plant has contracted tuberculosis, but health officials say there is little danger of the disease spreading.
DairiConcepts spokeswoman Monica Coleman confirmed...
Labor bill receives lukewarm reception
February 8th, 2007
A bill that would help farm and ranch laborers injured at work has gotten a lukewarm reception in the Legislature, and local lawmakers predict it has too many hiccups to pass.
Rep. Anna Crook, R-Clov...
First impressions are lasting
February 8th, 2007
I’ve had plenty of opportunities to make first impressions in my life because I’ve had so many job interviews. I’m just about an expert in the field.
As they say, first impressions make lasting...
Executive branch must base plans on reality
February 8th, 2007
The Senate is debating whether to debate — in its characteristically deliberative manner — on a nonbinding resolution to disapprove of what the stubborn man in the White House has said he wants to...
Love is an age old emotion
February 8th, 2007
Remember when you received all of those wonderful valentines in grade school? You carefully read each one noting with great eagerness the sender’s signature.
What about those little heart candies wi...
Feb. 8, 1978
February 8th, 2007
Friends and relatives gathered Sunday in the Frank Greathouse home to share a traditional turkey dinner and birthday cake with Frank Greathouse, Sr., on his 85th birthday. Those coming from Texas were...
Zias to face Texas Woman's
February 7th, 2007
Texas Woman’s (10-11, 4-4 Lone Star Conference South) at ENMU (10-10, 1-7), 7 p.m. today at Greyhound Arena.
Radio: none.
On the Net: www.enmusports.com
Notes: The teams meet last Thursday in Den...
Hounds announce recruits
February 7th, 2007
Nathan Uland brings some impressive credentials to the Eastern New Mexico University football program.
Uland, one of 20 high school seniors — all from Texas — signed by ENMU coach Mark Ribaudo an...
Sports Briefs
February 7th, 2007
Young is LSC player of week
RICHARDSON, Texas — Sophomore shortstop Clayton Young has been named the Lone Star Conference South Division’s first player of the week for his performance in a four-g...
Portales residents prepare to receive red carpet treatment
February 7th, 2007
Plans are being put into motion to bring the locally-filmed movie “Believe in Me” for a Hollywood-styled premiere at the Tower Twin in Portales.
Utilizing the communities in Portales and Clovis f...
Mandatory sentencing bill introduced to Senate
February 7th, 2007
Sen. Clint Harden, R-Clovis, has introduced a bill in the state Senate that would mandate five-year minimum sentences for repeat drug trafficking offenders.
The bill could be heard on the Senate flo...
Feb. 7, 1978
February 7th, 2007
At the Feb. 4th meeting of Goober Gulch Gabbers, outgoing president Lowry Hill (Yogi Bear) presided. New officers were elected, with John Looper (Double Nickel) becoming president; Nelda Dictson (Blue...
Lady Rams remain undefeated in district
February 6th, 2007
The Portales Lady Rams stayed undefeated in district (12-9, 4-0) defeating Dexter on the road Tuesday night 44-28. Dexter shot 40 percent from the field, while the Portales girls went just two of 29 i...
Police release new information about kidnapping
February 6th, 2007
The man who kidnapped a 10-year-old Oklahoma girl last month is believed to have held her overnight at a Clovis residence before releasing her at a city convenience store, authorities said Tuesday.
M...
Crash lands Floyd students in hospital
February 6th, 2007
A two-vehicle accident Tuesday morning sent two Floyd School students and a Portales resident to the hospital, according to state police.
The female students, 13 and 16 years old, were listed in sati...
County school board election results
February 6th, 2007
Portales:
Rodney Savage - 4
Inez Rodriguez - 2
Mary Lou Rowley - 3
All races in the Portales district were uncontested.
Dora:
Monte Mapp - 9
Kenneth Cox - 7
Rebecca Burress - 7
All races in the Dora...
Council requests more information
February 6th, 2007
Portales city councilors tossed a preliminary subdivision plat approval back to city staff and the planning commission Tuesday, looking for more information.
Desert Oasis Subdivision, proposed by Dav...
Resident fired up over burn ban
February 6th, 2007
Roosevelt County commissioners tabled a proposed burn ordinance Tuesday following a public hearing in which one resident did a slow burn over the proposed law.
The ordinance called for a year-round b...
Lawmakers optimistic about Cannon funding
February 6th, 2007
WASHINGTON — New Mexico’s Congressional delegates are optimistic about the $9.2 million in military construction funding for Cannon Air Force Base included in the Bush administration’s budget pr...
Floyd News
February 6th, 2007
Transitions
Birthdays:
Wednesday — Arthur Rowland
Saturday — Javin Chandler
Upcoming events
• Seniors will meet Thursday at the Floyd Senior Citizens Center for games and fellowship. Potluck...
Any publicity is good publicity
February 6th, 2007
Sunday’s Super Bowl led me to many questions, more so than other Super Bowl games I’ve watched.
I struggled back and forth on whether or not Peyton Manning deserved the MVP award (he did) and wh...
Parents who miss teacher conferences are not criminals
February 6th, 2007
It had to happen. Now there’s a politician who wants to get the law-making process involved in the delicate business of teacher-parent relations.
Rep. Wayne Smith, a Republican from Baytown, Texas,...
Feb. 6, 1978
February 6th, 2007
Deputy Jeff Wilkerson said today he is still investigating a shooting incident which occured about 11 p.m. Saturday on the Floyd highway. He said an argument apparently erupted at a local drive-in par...
ENMU absent from governor's budget recommendations
February 5th, 2007
Eastern New Mexico University officials knew capital outlay funding from the 2007 Legislature might be tight this year for the university, but the news that they had been left off the governor’s cap...
College implements safe ride program
February 5th, 2007
Eastern New Mexico University has implemented a Safe Ride program in an attempt to curtail students from driving under the influence of alcohol.
A student-run transportation program, the service is a...
West Texas dominates Hounds
February 5th, 2007
CANYON, Texas — According to Eastern New Mexico men’s basketball coach Shawn Scanlan, the Hounds aren’t playing defense, and when they don’t play defense they can’t win games.
Especially tr...
Zias beat WTAMU in softball tourney
February 5th, 2007
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Freshman second baseman Rebecca Quinones delivered a one-out, two-run single to right in the bottom of the seventh, giving the Eastern New Mexico University softball team a seesa...
Feb. 4, 1978
February 4th, 2007
The Southside Church of Christ will hold a gospel meeting beginning February 5 and ending the 9th. Evangelist for the meeting will be Norman gipson of Lubbock, who has served congregations in Amarillo...
Minimum wage bill flies through Senate
February 3rd, 2007
Moving with a speed that surprised some legislators, the state Senate approved a minimum wage bill 35-7 late Friday, sending it to the House before a House version received a chance to get on track.
...
Q&A: Project manager says core group moving forward
February 3rd, 2007
Scott Verhines is the manager of the Ute Water Project. Based in Albuquerque, Verhines and his administrative team provide administrative, technical and program responsibilities for the project. The p...
Manning potshots belie team concept
February 3rd, 2007
He can’t win the big game.
That’s the big knock on Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning.
That argument is hogwash and has nothing to do with Manning’s greatness or his team’s chances...
U.S. actions overseas making us no better than our enemies
February 3rd, 2007
How would we feel if clandestine operatives of the government of Germany — or Great Britain, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Israel, China or Japan, for that matter — kidnapped a U.S. citizen, took hi...
Spouse's return negates need for order
February 3rd, 2007
My husband recently came back from a deployment. I was anxious to welcome him back home, and the days leading up to his arrival were filled with expectations and work.
I wanted to accomplish all the...
Hounds and Zias both win on diamond
February 3rd, 2007
ALPINE, Texas — Clayton Young went 4-for-5 and drove in four runs and sophomore left-hander Seth Clabaugh earned his first collegiate win Saturday as Eastern New Mexico University rolled over Sul Ro...
Richards leads Zias to win
February 3rd, 2007
KINGSVILLE, Texas — For a change, the Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team was playing from ahead, and there was no way the Zias were going to let this one slip away.
Senior forw...
Jewelry store robbed
February 3rd, 2007
Woody’s Jewelry in Portales was broken into about 9 p.m. Friday, according to Portales Police Chief Lonnie Berry.
The thief broke into the front door of the jewelry store on 117 W. Second St., grab...
Fighter shot, killed in Tucumcari
February 3rd, 2007
A Tucumcari martial-arts fighter was shot to death Thursday night.
Police said Albert Jason Pacheco Jr., 31, was killed following a fight on the city’s Main Street, near a gym where fighters were w...
Food fuels football fun
February 3rd, 2007
Every year, sports fans around the globe gather with friends and loved ones to watch the Super Bowl, and the communities of Portales and Clovis are no different. In addition to the various decorations...
Urlacher success surprises former opponents
February 3rd, 2007
Brian Urlacher helped the Lovington Wildcats go undefeated and win the Class 3A state football title in his senior season.
However, area players and coaches who faced Urlacher while he was at Lovingt...
NMMI beats Rams at the buzzer
February 3rd, 2007
ROSWELL — New Mexico Military Institute won a game of stall ball, hitting a layup with two seconds left to beat the Rams 37-36 in a District 4-3A matchup.
NMMI outscored Portales four to two in the...
Feb. 2, 1978
February 2nd, 2007
Lynda Fisher and Kris Fickling spoke to the Causey Home Extension Club today. Lynda Fisher is a senior majoring in psychology and minoring in communication. She will be presenting a persuasive speech...
Zias fall in overtime in LSC South Contest
February 1st, 2007
DENTON, Texas — So close, and yet so far.
Eastern New Mexico University’s women continued to struggle to get over the top in Lone Star Conference South Division play Thursday night, falling in ov...
Movie makes hometown debut
February 1st, 2007
Memories came flooding back Thursday afternoon as Liz Eisenbraun sifted through photographs.
Eisenbraun, film liaison for the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce, said the pictures were taken whe...
Downtown Portales buildings vandalized
February 1st, 2007
Portales Police are investigating a graffiti spree that marked up approximately a dozen downtown buildings Tuesday night or Wednesday morning.
Portales Police Capt. Lonnie Berry said police had recei...
Lawmakers review military spending measure
February 1st, 2007
Sen. Pete Domenici has asked the Air Force to determine if a military spending measure that the House passed Wednesday could adversely impact New Mexico Air Force installations, according to his spoke...
Area theater gives taste of stage life
February 1st, 2007
I’ve never had formal acting lessons, but as a child I did spend some time on the stage in our north Portales community theater called Teatro de la Comunidad de los Niños.
We were the junior versi...
Dictatorship won’t help social improvement plan
February 1st, 2007
The Venezuelan National Assembly confirmed what has been in the works for more than a month: President Hugo Chavez, an avowed socialist who sees Cuban dictator Fidel Castro as his role model, has been...
God’s surprises surround us
February 1st, 2007
Every day God sends beautiful gifts just waiting for us to open. They are wonderful little surprises and unless we are tuned in, these blessings will go unnoticed.
I’ve discovered 10 ways to receiv...
Feb. 1, 1978
February 1st, 2007
Pi Kappa Alpha and Sigma Alpha Epsilion will go at it Thursday night in the ROTC Armory at Eastern in a Donkey Basketball game sponsored by the two social organizations and ROTC at ENMU. The game is s...
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