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Robinson retires after 22 years with university
March 31st, 2007
Oscar Robinson’s 40-year career in higher education administration came to an end this week with his retirement as Director of Personnel Services at Eastern New Mexico University but Portales likely...
911 tornado call transcripts
March 31st, 2007
The following conversations are samples of calls being taken simultaneously by four Clovis 911 dispatchers during the March 23 tornado:
Dispatcher: Debby Blankenship
7:55 p.m.
Dispatcher: Clovis 911...
Tornado weakened before hitting Clovis
March 31st, 2007
The March 23 tornado weakened before hitting Clovis, according to a National Weather Service tornado expert.
Keith Hayes, warning coordination meteorologist with Albuquerque’s NWS, said the tornado...
Friona residents remember twister of 1995
March 31st, 2007
Ron Carr had been in Friona for a month in 1995 and was still feeling the place out when he accepted a job as a reporter at the city’s newspaper.
“I asked him if anything exciting happened around...
April 1, 2007 Briefs
March 31st, 2007
Last Supper commemorated
The First United Methodist Church will present “The Living Life Supper” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the church at 200 S. Ave. C in Portales.
According to organizer Jan Smartn...
Lady Rams split Saturday games
March 31st, 2007
The Portales Lady Rams concluded their preparation for District 4-3A play at the 2007 Artesia Lady Dog Invitational Saturday, losing 10-0 against Aztec and beating Lovington 4-3.
“The competition h...
Magistrate Court dispositions
March 31st, 2007
The following dispositions were recently filed in the Roosevelt County Magistrate Court. According to the documents:
—Amber Gibson, 25, pleaded no contest to the charges of fraudulent use of a debi...
Parents: There’s no such thing as normal
March 31st, 2007
Parents seem to obsess about what’s normal for their children, wanting to make sure little ones fall within the right parameters for their ages. This obsession is not placated by the pediatrician’...
Location least of Halliburton controversies
March 31st, 2007
Hating Halliburton is almost as popular in the United States as hating Wal-Mart. So we were surprised to see so little applause, and so much consternation in left-wing circles, when the oil services c...
Hooterville candidate packs plenty of pork
March 31st, 2007
Editor’s note: Karl Terry is on safari in the African country of Foolswana in search of the rare pink hippopotamus. In place of his column this week is a piece from TV actor and presidential candida...
Location least of Halliburton controversies
March 31st, 2007
Hating Halliburton is almost as popular in the United States as hating Wal-Mart. So we were surprised to see so little applause, and so much consternation in left-wing circles, when the oil services c...
Residents warned on asbestos risk
March 31st, 2007
An advocate for asbestos education said Friday eastern New Mexico residents should protect themselves against a cancer-causing material, asbestos, that could be released in the demolition of homes des...
Salvation army volunteers to ring this weekend
March 31st, 2007
Salvation Army volunteers will be ringing for tornado restoration donations this weekend.
The nonprofit’s signature Red Kettles, which are traditionally used for Christmas, will be set up at locati...
March 31, 2007 Tornado Notebook
March 31st, 2007
Tornado victims (with damaged or demolished homes) who are seeking assistance need to go to the Disaster Relief Center at the Curry County Fairgrounds 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• The Salvation Army has begu...
History comes to life
March 30th, 2007
Speaker Van Ann Moore brought to life Carrie Wooster Tingley and Katherine Kennedy O’Conner to the delight of the audience during the seventh annual Women’s History Brunch and Exhibit on Friday at...
March 30, 1982
March 30th, 2007
The public information program conducted by Mental Health Resources, Inc. received a first place award at the 1982 annual meeting of the national Council of Community Mental Health Centers. Maurice Mi...
52-year-old lines up against Greyhound football
March 29th, 2007
At 52, Portales resident Jimmy Stratton thought he’d never have the opportunity to play football again. When he heard about the first annual Eastern New Mexico University alumni football game he wan...
Air Force releases impact statement
March 29th, 2007
Plummet. Spike. Drop. Level out.
The next few years of Cannon Air Force Base’s proposed transition to a Special Operations base look like a chart of the stock market.
Over the next six to seven y...
Salvation Army attempts to identify victims’ needs
March 29th, 2007
A replacement car window, food and water, items for the baby, a place to sleep — the list of unique needs goes on and on.
More than a dozen residents waited hours Thursday at the Curry County Fair...
Statement studies proposals’ effects
March 29th, 2007
The Environmental Impact Statement is based on a three-prong proposal by Air Force Special Operations Command. The EIS studies the effect of those proposals on the surrounding environment, scrutinizin...
With God you are never alone
March 29th, 2007
Last week, I had surgery on my ankle in Lubbock.
An antibiotic was prescribed as a precautionary measure to avoid infection. Within 30 minutes of taking the first pill, I began to sneeze. I must have...
Driving history details life changes
March 29th, 2007
I have a checkered driving history, which reveals more than my driving habits over the past two decades. It speaks volumes about each three-year increment, the time my insurance company goes back to c...
Government harassment should not be tolerated
March 29th, 2007
Let’s say government officials want you to turn over a piece of your property to them for free. Let’s say you refuse, arguing that you have no legal requirement to do so. And let’s say the gover...
March 29, 1982
March 29th, 2007
Five Senior Citizens were honored for birthdays in March, Friday at the Senior Center, with their combined ages adding up to 398. Mrs. Maude Carrell was the senior of the group, at 90 years of age. Th...
Water board considers funding
March 28th, 2007
Consideration of just how much project funding is likely this year topped discussions of the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority’s monthly meeting Wednesday in Clovis.
ENMRWA requested $5 mill...
Storm victim recounts time spent in rubble
March 28th, 2007
The only thing Shirley Boothe could do was raise her hand and wait.
The 65-year-old Clovis woman was pinned under the roof of her trailer. About 20 feet away, her friend, Walter “Snap” Cravy, wa...
Mental health services available for tornado victims
March 28th, 2007
These wounds cannot be seen or felt or touched. But they are just as painful as those that can.
Mental health officials said victims of Friday’s tornado can endure the same emotional effects as sol...
Tornado victim assistance
March 28th, 2007
• The Salvation Army is asking that all households whose homes were damaged or destroyed by Friday’s tornado go to the Curry County Fairground to complete a pink form.
Restoration materials — in...
March 28, 1982
March 28th, 2007
A Howell movement was used for Tuesday’s duplicate bridge game with the following winners: first, Mrs. Luna Rundell and Mrs. Ollie Tipton; second, Mrs. B.C. Copper and Mrs. Betty Lynch; third, Mrs....
Zias get pounded at New Mexico
March 27th, 2007
ALBUQUERQUE — Eastern New Mexico University’s foray into Division I Tuesday night didn’t go too well.
The Zias scored first, but by the second inning they were out of contention and were handed...
Highlands Cowboys crush Greyhounds
March 27th, 2007
LAS VEGAS, N.M — New Mexico Highlands had a run on the board before getting a hit on Tuesday against Eastern New Mexico University.
That was certainly bad news for the Greyhounds. Once they started...
Tornado claims life of Clovis woman
March 27th, 2007
Heleneta Blevins died the way she lived — surrounded by what she held most dear, her family.
The 90-year-old Clovis resident passed away in her eldest son’s home around 5 a.m. Tuesday, according...
FEMA arrives to assess damage
March 27th, 2007
It could take up to a month to decide if Curry County government agencies and residents qualify for federal aid, Federal Emergency Management Agency officials said.
FEMA officials arrived in New Mex...
Residents should feel obligated to donate
March 27th, 2007
I was renting a movie a few weeks ago, and the clerk asked me, “Would you like to donate a dollar to the Muscular Dystrophy Association?”
That evening, I agreed and the clerk told me to write my...
Tornadoes carry blessings after a few tragic minutes
March 27th, 2007
The shock, euphoria and amazement at surviving Friday’s eastern New Mexico tornadoes are slowly changing for residents of Roosevelt, Curry and Quay counties, including the communities of Logan and C...
Women’s history focus of annual brunch
March 27th, 2007
New Mexico women’s history will take center stage at the Portales Public Library Friday.
Chautauqua performer Van Ann Moore will portray Katherine Kennedy O’Conner and Carrie Wooster Tingley duri...
Floyd News
March 27th, 2007
Transitions
Birthdays:
Wednesday — Brittney Burns, Eddie Lee
Upcoming events
• The Quilters will meet Thursday at the Community Building.
• Seniors will meet Thursday at the Floyd Senior C...
Tornado claims life
March 27th, 2007
A 90-year-old woman injured in Friday’s tornado died this morning.
Heleneta Blevins passed at 4:50 a.m. in her eldest son's home, according to her eldest son, Bob Blevins.
A local hospice provide...
March 26, 1974
March 27th, 2007
Miss Letha Mae Franse, senior engineer with Howard Hughes Company, in California, arrived in New Mexico Saturday to spend a few days with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Franse, and Sunday was occasio...
Rams belt 35 hits in sweep of Robertson
March 26th, 2007
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Portales unleashed the pent up energy of four canceled games due to weather last week and produced 35 hits Monday afternoon, clobbering the Las Vegas Robertson Cardinals in a two-g...
Zias sweep West Texas
March 26th, 2007
CANYON, Texas — Junior Nicole Dickson took a shutout into the seventh and finished with a seven-hitter as Eastern New Mexico University’s softball team completed a Lone Star Conference South Divis...
Hounds tear up East Central
March 26th, 2007
ADA, Okla. — The Eastern New Mexico University baseball team spread the offensive wealth around on Sunday and completed a four-game Lone Star Conference crossover sweep of East Central.
Three-run h...
Clovis damage estimates skyrocket
March 26th, 2007
Her eyes were bloodshot. Dirt was smeared across her T-shirt. But Conrada Figueroa pressed on. She and her family chipped away remnants of Friday’s tornado from her yard — sweeping debris into pil...
Richardson declares area state disaster
March 26th, 2007
Government entities of three eastern New Mexico communities hit hard by tornadoes Friday were given access to state funds for restoration Sunday, but aid for affected individuals hinges on the federal...
Volunteers join cleanup efforts
March 26th, 2007
The sound of backhoes pushing mountains of rubble and voices shouting to one another filled the air of a neighborhood south of Brady Avenue on Monday afternoon as hundreds of volunteers cleaned up dec...
Roosevelt County dodges major storm damage
March 26th, 2007
Portales and Roosevelt County mostly escaped the kind of major damage caused in Clovis by the Friday storm which produced a tornado with winds up to 125 mph, according to Roosevelt County Undersheriff...
Clovis shelter harboring animals displaced by storm
March 26th, 2007
Devastation wrought by Friday’s tornado didn’t just affect human residents. Dozens of pets found themselves on their own when fences blew down and homes were ripped apart.
Animal control officers...
Board of regents reorganizes
March 26th, 2007
Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents held their regular meeting at the Ruidoso Campus on Friday.
Reorganization of the board was the main focus of the meeting with the election of officers...
Hospital hires new director of patient care
March 26th, 2007
Gayle Richerson has been hired as the new Director of Patient Care at Roosevelt General Hospital. The announcement was made during the monthly meeting of the board that was held on Friday.
“I’m n...
March 25, 1979
March 25th, 2007
Winners in Tuesday’s duplicate bridge game were as follows: north-south, first were Mrs. Edward Crouse and Mrs. Harry Patton; second were Mrs. Fred Chandler and Mrs. Bill Meeks and third were Mrs. G...
Community reaches out to storm victims
March 24th, 2007
Standing watch at one of several entry points to the devastated area south of Clovis, Sgts. Danny Nunez and James Montgomery of the Clovis National Guard unit said they never expected to serve their c...
Clovis tornado measures EF2 on scale
March 24th, 2007
Officials with the National Weather Service in Albuquerque are using an “Enhanced Fujita Scale,” or the EF, to categorize the strength of Friday’s tornadoes.
The scale ranges from EF0 — winds...
Storm spotters alert area
March 24th, 2007
Storm spotters performed well on Friday night, according to local emergency preparedness personnel.
Though the storm moved quickly through Roosevelt and Curry counties, a warning time of 15 to 20 min...
Residents staggered by enormity of damage
March 24th, 2007
CLOVIS — Throngs of Clovis residents waded through tatters of their lives Saturday as officials plodded to piece together a broken town.
Casey and Alanda LeClear stood with their hands clasped in t...
Defunct local hotel up for sale
March 24th, 2007
Two steps forward and one step back would describe economic development plans in Portales lately. Officials say they’re still making headway though.
The former Portales Inn building had been under...
St. Mike's tennis forfeits to Portales
March 24th, 2007
After defeating St. Mike’s 5-4 in the morning, the Portales Lady Rams were handed their own tournament championship late Saturday night after the Lady Horsemen played all day for the rematch before...
Tornado coverage made for long night
March 24th, 2007
As I rolled down my street, east of Portales a little after 6 a.m. Saturday, the sky was getting bright to the east with just a hint of a cloud line on the horizon. The last time I had looked toward C...
Zias split twin-bill with West Texas
March 24th, 2007
CANYON, Texas — Freshman catcher Michelle Anderson belted a grand slam Saturday as Eastern New Mexico University routed West Texas A&M 12-1 to gain a split of its Lone Star Conference South Division...
Happiness requires more than positive thinking
March 24th, 2007
Apparently there is a secret being revealed to the world through a book, appropriately titled “The Secret.” In it, philosophers, Reiki masters, speakers and authors describe how they got all the g...
Hounds sweep East Central 14-7, twice
March 24th, 2007
ADA, Okla. — Eastern New Mexico University’s baseball team has struggled mightily over the past three weekends. On Saturday, the Greyhounds found somebody perhaps struggling a bit more than they w...
Internet may help pave way to world freedom
March 24th, 2007
In an authoritarian nation, individual freedom is subordinate to the state’s authority. Dissenters risk their lives and personal fortunes.
In the People’s Republic of China, those risks are ongo...
Portales residents asked to conserve water, in wake of tornado
March 24th, 2007
Portales residents are being asked to conserve water after a tornado snapped poles and cut off electricity to most of the city's well field east of town, according to a press release from the Portales...
Shelters available if necessary for weather
March 23rd, 2007
According to Capt. Ray Chambers of the Eastern New Mexico University Police Department, members of the community will be able to seek shelter in Greyhound Arena in the event that a tornado reaches the...
March 23, 1980
March 23rd, 2007
Southwest Canners Inc. has announced the appointment of Ronald R. Wright as general manager of their Portales facility, located west of the city. Wright’s appointment is effective immediately. He re...
ENMU football wraps spring practice
March 22nd, 2007
With most of the evaluating process behind them, Eastern New Mexico University football coach Mark Ribaudo is hoping the Greyhounds can cap their spring workouts in style with Saturday’s 3 p.m. scri...
No Ram basketball first-teamers
March 22nd, 2007
Despite a seventh consecutive appearance in the Class 4A State Championship game, and another district championship the Portales Lady Rams were shut out of the All State first-team list Thursday.
“...
United Way hosts annual banquet
March 22nd, 2007
The United Way of Eastern New Mexico annual banquet was held Thursday.
In its 2006-2007 fund-raising campaign, the organization exceeded its goal of $525,000 by about $950, according to United Way o...
Wet weather drenches area
March 22nd, 2007
Portales was soaked with more than a half inch of rain Thursday that caused no major problems except for drenching a couple of high school baseball games.
KENW-TV’s rain gauge recorded 0.58 inches o...
Environmental Impact Statement available to public
March 22nd, 2007
A draft of an Environmental Impact Statement to evaluate the effect of Cannon Air Force Base’s switch in October to the 16th Special Operations Wing is available for public review at public librarie...
Life should be faced with enthusiasm
March 22nd, 2007
Do you like to be around enthusiastic people?
I do!
My career of teaching little children brought me 23 little cherubs filled with enthusiasm every day for 31 years. They greeted me with hugs saying...
Some mistakes can be costly
March 22nd, 2007
And you thought making a few innocent mistakes at work was bad, like accidentally hanging up on your boss or inadvertently deleting an e-mail message you were supposed to forward.
Or you felt guilty...
Hysteria over global warming not necessary
March 22nd, 2007
Former Vice President Al Gore returned to Washington on Wednesday to whip up global warming hysteria, calling on Congress to cut greenhouse gases 90 percent by 2050 and impose new taxes on carbon emis...
March 22, 1979
March 22nd, 2007
The Elida Homemaker’s Club met at the Senior Center on Thursday. mrs. Johnnie Kinkade made out a report during the morning. Delegates who will go to Carrizozo for the district meeting on March 22 wi...
Dairy company hears residents' smell concerns
March 21st, 2007
DairiConcepts officials said Wednesday work being done to remedy an odor problem associated with its wastewater that drew the ire of neighbors last summer should be completed by the end of May.
Dairi...
Sports Briefs
March 21st, 2007
Lady Broncos first at Dexter Meet
The Floyd Lady Broncos placed first at the Dexter meet Friday.
The team secured the win through a solid team effort that included just one first-place finish — Bre...
March 21, 1980
March 21st, 2007
The Milnesand Homemakers’ Club met Tuesday at the Community Building with eight members present. Ladies brought a covered dish that they enjoyed during the noon hour. Hostesses for the day were Caro...
Water system shutdown scheduled
March 20th, 2007
The city of Portales could soon update its water system shutoffs to avoid the type of problem it had last year when a 24-inch main failed, leaving residents without water service for up to 24 hours.
...
City looks to combat odor problems
March 20th, 2007
Portales city councilors spent a good portion of Tuesday’s regular meeting dealing with odor issues — both their own wastewater treatment plant and a complaint that a dairy south of the city could...
Sometimes we pay too much for nothing
March 20th, 2007
When your governor seeks the presidency, it’s reassuring to know your lieutenant governor can replace him in New Mexico’s most important times.
And the other times too.
My e-mail inbox was flood...
Scandals signal Gonzales must go
March 20th, 2007
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales should save President Bush the trouble of asking for it — a procedure that obviously pains the president when it come to loyal aides — and submit his resignation...
March 21, 2007 Military Digest
March 20th, 2007
Lemon
Army Pvt. Jake N. Lemon has graduated from the H-8 Tracked Vehicle Recovery Specialist Course at Fort Knox, Ky., according to an Army & Air Force Hometown News press release.
He is the son of B...
March 21, 2007 Floyd News
March 20th, 2007
Transitions
Birthdays:
Monday — Stephannie Lee
Upcoming events
l The Quilters will meet Thursday at the Community Building.
l Seniors will meet Thursday at the Floyd Senior Citizens Center for game...
Lady Rams get split on Roswell diamond
March 20th, 2007
Portales’ two senior hurlers pitched well at Roswell High and managed a split with the Lady Coyotes, losing the first game 4-0 and winning the second contest 2-0 in pre-district softball doubleheade...
Hound batsmen defeated
March 20th, 2007
Third baseman Brett Cook went 3-for-4, scoring three runs and driving in two, and Wayland Baptist took control with a four-run third after the first two hitters were retired to beat Eastern New Mexico...
Zia softball sweeps OPSU
March 20th, 2007
GOODWELL, Okla. — Junior Nicole Dickson pitched her third shutout of the season in the nightcap and freshman catcher Michelle Anderson homered in each game as Eastern New Mexico University’s softb...
LSC Baseball/Softball Update
March 20th, 2007
Baseball standings
All Times MDT
South Division
Div. All
W-L W-L
Abilene Christian 0-0 22-6
Angelo State 0-0 19-8
Texas A&M-Kingsville 0-0 16-10
Tarleton State 0-0 17-12
Eastern New Mexico 0-0 11-17...
March 20, 1980
March 20th, 2007
The long looked forward to time has arrived. It’s Jamboree time! Starting at 7:00 o’clock Thursday evening there will be three performances and all who have attended in former years know that coun...
Family: Alleged kidnapper always wanted children
March 19th, 2007
CLOVIS — For years, one thing had controlled Rayshaun Parson’s dreams, behavior and sometimes even her body, those who know her say — a baby of her own.
It was an obsession that some say includ...
McDonald's owners search for Wendy
March 19th, 2007
The search for Wendy has reached a scale unseen for many dogs: A description of her flashes across electronic message boards at two Clovis restaurants; her photo appears in a 6-inch-long Clovis News J...
Delivery driver stabbed in Clovis
March 19th, 2007
A Clovis man was stabbed multiple times and robbed Saturday while delivering pizza, according to Clovis police.
Guido Fernandez, 20, an employee of Papa John’s Pizza, was stabbed at least five time...
Greyhounds split Sunday with UCO
March 19th, 2007
Give Eastern New Mexico University’s baseball team credit for being able to avoid the “here we go again” mentality in Sunday’s second game against Central Oklahoma.
After getting waxed 20-8 i...
Portales boys dominate Clovis links
March 19th, 2007
A trio of Portales Ram sophomores made a big statement in the Rams first golf tournament of the season at Clovis’ Chaparral Country Club Monday afternoon.
Portales sophomore Donavin Sanchez manage...
March 18, 1971
March 18th, 2007
Gamma Theta Upsilon, the honorary geography fraternity at Eastern New Mexico University, has scheduled another of its travel lecture series on Friday evening (March 19) at 7:30 in the Quiet Lounge of...
Lady Rams take second at Roswell Tourney
March 17th, 2007
ROSWELL— The Portales Ram rackets came alive in the Roswell High tennis tournament Friday and Saturday as the Portales boys came in third, while the girls took second place behind Farmington.
“I...
Elida beats Texico on diamond
March 17th, 2007
DEXTER—A big third inning rallied Elida past Texico and lifted the Tigers to their first win of the young baseball season 8-4 over the Wolverines this morning in the annual Hal Bogle tournament in D...
Session likely to be extended
March 17th, 2007
SANTA FE — Gov. Bill Richardson says lawmakers did great work in the legislative session that ended Saturday — just not enough of it.
The governor said while it was the most productive session in...
Wage hike Richardson's 'crown jewel'; business owners disagree
March 17th, 2007
As the clock ticked down on the 2007 New Mexico Legislature, a lobbying effort by Gov. Bill Richardson produced a state minimum wage.
Legislation to raise the minimum wage from $5.15 to $7.50 won fina...
Lawmakers happy to see capital outlay projects approved
March 17th, 2007
Gov. Bill Richardson faces a tough obstacle as he seeks the Democratic nomination for president.
He managed another tough obstacle earlier this week — pleasing a majority of state legislators — b...
Spokeswoman: Dairies work not to waste water
March 17th, 2007
Following is an interview conducted with Sandra Tapia, an industry relations representative for Dairy Max, about environmental issues in the dairy industry.
Q. What are some of the methods dairy f...
March 18, 2007 Marriages
March 17th, 2007
The following marriage license was recently filed in the Roosevelt County Courthouse:
• Patrick A. Tupa, 58, and Lisa M. Presher, 43, both of Tatum....
March 18, 2007 Court Dispositions
March 17th, 2007
The following dispositions were recently filed in the Roosevelt County Magistrate Court. According to the reports:
• Sandra Sanchez, 39, pleaded guilty to the charge of driving while under t...
March 18, 2007 Police Blotter
March 17th, 2007
The following is a sampling of calls received by Portales police dispatchers during the past week. According to the reports:
Saturday:
• At 9:56 a.m., a caller reported a broken windo...
March 18, 2007 Local Briefs
March 17th, 2007
Free concert scheduled at ENMU Tuesday night
The Eastern New Mexico University Department of Music will present a concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, in Buchanan Hall of the Music Building, featuring fi...
Legislature had some problems, many gestures
March 17th, 2007
Sixty days is a long time to let a governmental body off its leash. Thank goodness the state Legislature has come to a close.
On Saturday, as the session drew to a close, the headlines proclaimed tha...
Second Amendment needs recognition as individual right
March 17th, 2007
Viewed narrowly, the decision March 9 by a federal appeals court to overturn the 1976 District of Columbia law barring the ownership of handguns with just a few exceptions — such as for law enforcem...
Parenting includes need to have fun
March 17th, 2007
When was the last time you really laughed out loud? If you have to think for a while before you answer, it was too long ago.
I am not talking about smiling or a polite chuckle. I am talking about a...
Governor signs capital outlay bill
March 16th, 2007
SANTA FE — Gov. Bill Richardson has signed a $622 million capital improvement measure without rejecting any projects with his line-item veto powers.
The governor’s treatment of the massive capita...
Senior safety project launch scheduled
March 16th, 2007
The 9th Judicial District Attorney’s office will launch a senior citizen safety project at 11 a.m. Monday at Valencia Elementary School in Portales, according to a press release.
The program is cal...
March 16, 1971
March 16th, 2007
A car stolen from the Cooper-Hobbs shop early Monday was found abandoned near Morton, Texas late yesterday, Sheriff Glen Widener said today. Another car was reported stolen in Morton, and the sheriff...
First-team 3-1A hoops announced
March 15th, 2007
The All-District 3-1A basketball team was announced earlier this week, and it wasn’t much of a surprise to see the boys list dominated by Elida and Dora juniors, while the girls list was a much more...
Elida, Dora defeated in diamond debut
March 15th, 2007
The Elida Tiger and Dora Coyote baseball teams began their seasons at different tournaments around southeastern New Mexico but came home with the same result Thursday night. Elida lost in the first ro...
Children wise beyond their years
March 15th, 2007
She had moved back to our school in the spring after an absence of several months. “I’m so glad to be back in your class again,” she said, throwing her arms around me.
I soon discovered she had...
Peanut producers gather for meeting
March 15th, 2007
Responding to the recent samonella outbreak that occurred in February, a National Peanut Board representative was on hand to help reassure peanut producers that peanut butter is continuing to remain a...
Cannon plans asbestos tests
March 15th, 2007
Cannon Air Force Base is testing its military housing units for asbestos following the discovery of the potentially hazardous material in two unoccupied military houses, according to Cannon spokespers...
Texico mom: Parsons in hospital before
March 15th, 2007
A Texico woman who had a baby in January at Lubbock’s Covenant Medical Center’s Lakeside Campus says she repeatedly encountered suspected baby kidnapper Rayshaun Parson during her stay.
LeBeth Cr...
St. Patrick’s Day celebration planned
March 15th, 2007
The Portales Cultural Affairs Committee is holding a St. Patrick’s Day celebration Saturday at the Memorial Building in its continuing effort to celebrate the city’s cultural diversity.
Festiviti...
Stupid questions wanted here
March 15th, 2007
Some people say I ask too many questions. Can you believe that? A journalist asking a lot of questions? I don’t ask a lot of questions, do I? And if I do, what’s wrong with that?
At school, even...
Satellite radio companies should be allowed to merge
March 15th, 2007
Satellite radio has been a godsend to American music and sports fans who have felt marginalized by the relentless consolidation of the companies behind the traditional broadcast signals.
Now, inevita...
March 15, 1971
March 15th, 2007
Scores of persons enjoyed the waffle supper served in fellowship hall of Presbyterian Church Friday evening under the sponsorship of Mariners Club of the church. This is an orfanization of married cou...
ENMU Zias sweep CSW on diamond
March 14th, 2007
HOBBS — Eastern New Mexico University’s softball team dominated early in the opener and late in the nightcap en route to a doubleheader sweep of College of the Southwest on Wednesday.
The Zias sc...
Reeves sinks ace
March 14th, 2007
Lewis Reeves of Portales sank his first hole-in-one Saturday at the Portales Country Club.
Reeves, who has played for 20 years, aced No. 3, a 161-yard hole....
Weekly LSC Spring Sports Update
March 14th, 2007
Baseball standings
All Times MDT
South Division
Div. All
W-L W-L
Abilene Christian 0-0 19-5
Angelo State 0-0 15-8
Tarleton State 0-0 14-10
Texas A&M-Kingsville 0-0 12-10
Eastern New Mexico 0-0 10-14...
Greyhound gridders begin spring practice
March 14th, 2007
There aren’t quite as many players as usual in Eastern New Mexico University’s spring football practices, but coach Mark Ribaudo said he’s happy with the way things are going.
The Greyhounds, w...
Wastewater troubles arise
March 14th, 2007
Nitrogen levels up to double the city standard have stalled plans for Clovis to handle Southwest Cheese’s wastewater.
In the meantime, Southwest Cheese has been applying 1 million gallons of treate...
Britton appointed to ENMU Board of Regents
March 14th, 2007
Portales native Charles Britton has been appointed by Gov. Bill Richardson as the new student representative on the Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents.
“I’m very excited and very, ver...
March14, 1971
March 14th, 2007
As a preliminary to getting together for a 30th anniversary of their graduation from Portales High School, members of the class of 1941 are asked to start getting information together. The date for th...
Former Greyhounds set to meet in tournament
March 13th, 2007
Creighton’s Dana Altman and Nevada’s Mark Fox have more in common than leading their teams to the NCAA tournament.
They both played basketball for the Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds.
N...
Reaction mixed to smoking ban
March 13th, 2007
Reaction by local business owners was mixed to Gov. Bill Richardson’s signing into law a statewide ban on smoking in bars, restaurants, stores and other workplaces.
El Rancho Restaurant owner Ruebe...
General added to growth team
March 13th, 2007
Retired Gen. Hanson Scott of Albuquerque has been appointed by Gov. Bill Richardson to a subcommittee formed to explore growth issues that may arise with the new mission at Cannon Air Force Base, acco...
March 14, 2007 Briefs
March 13th, 2007
U.S. 60-70-84 closed until Friday
U.S. 60-70-84 will remain closed at the railroad crossing between Texico and Farwell until Friday afternoon, according to New Mexico Department of Transportati...
March 14, 2007 Floyd News
March 13th, 2007
Transitions
l Birthdays
Thursday — Chance Chenault
Friday — Amy Thompson
Sunday — Jacob Nixon
l Anniversaries
Tuesday — James and Toni Whitecotton
Upcoming events
l The Quilters will meet all...
Police: Fox was 'rude and insolent' after WAC Tourney
March 13th, 2007
LAS CRUCES — Nevada coach and former Eastern New Mexico Greyhound Mark Fox yelled profanities and appeared ready to use force toward a police officer and game officials after the Wolf Pack lost in t...
Lady Rams split with Jal
March 13th, 2007
The Portales Lady Rams had pitching in one game, and hitting in the other in a doubleheader split at Jal Tuesday with the Lady Panthers taking the first game 1-0, and the Portales girls winning the se...
March 13,1970
March 13th, 2007
Jeanne Booth, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Booth, arrived at the family home Thursday. Her mother met her at the plane in Clovis 10:40 Thursday morning. She had left Honolulu Wednesday and flew...
Buffalo's Sid Black honored at state
March 12th, 2007
For more than a quarter century he has argued on behalf of Melrose student-athletes to be honored for their actions in and out of their participation in sports, and now, in the twilight of his career,...
Portales golf has state title in mind
March 12th, 2007
Portales senior golfer Jefferson Powers didn’t hesitate when asked how the Rams would do this season.
“We’re going to win state,” Powers said.
The Ram golfers nearly hit that mark last year,...
Accused kidnapper extradited to Texas
March 12th, 2007
In a soft, barely audible voice, a 21-year-old Clovis woman acknowledged in a Clovis court Monday she was the person sought by Texas authorities in connection with Saturday’s kidnapping of a 3-day o...
Medical marijuana bill back on floor
March 12th, 2007
After initial efforts to pass a medical marijuana bill in the state Legislature were shot down in the House last week, the issue is back at the urging of the governor.
A substitute bill for the Lynn...
Board honors past members
March 12th, 2007
Past Portales Municipal School Board members will be honored with a new plaque displayed in the board room.
Michael Terry, principal at James Elementary, updated the board on the progress for the upd...
Clovis hospital confident with baby security plan
March 12th, 2007
A spokesman for the parent company of Plains Regional Medical Center said Monday he is confident in the modern approach the hospital takes to prevent infant abductions.
PRMC has had infant safety mea...
Cannon funding legislation introduced
March 12th, 2007
Sens. Pete Domenici, R.-N.M., and Jeff Bingaman, D.-N.M., Monday introduced legislation to promote funding for two military construction projects at Cannon Air Force Base, according to a press release...
District court seeks new home
March 12th, 2007
Cramped and insecure in the Curry County Courthouse, the 9th Judicial District Court needs a new home, according to the court’s chief judge, Teddy Hartley.
Building a judicial complex is a “projec...
Kidnapped baby found in Clovis
March 11th, 2007
LUBBOCK — A newborn kidnapped from a Lubbock hospital by a woman wearing hospital scrubs and a hooded jacket was found safe Sunday in New Mexico and returned to her mother.
Four-day-old Mychael Dar...
March 11, 1971
March 11th, 2007
Mrs. R.I. Wallingford has returned to her home north of Portales and is happy to see the good old NewMexico sand after experiencing the California earthquake. MRs. Wallingford was in bed at the time o...
ENMU softball splits with Tarleton State
March 10th, 2007
Eastern New Mexico University junior Valerie Villela went 4-for-8 from the plate and scored two runs as the Zias split a Saturday Lone Star Conference South doubleheader with Tarleton State at Zia Sof...
Greyhound baseball losing skid at nine
March 10th, 2007
Cameron stretched Eastern New Mexico University’s losing streak to nine games, beating the Greyhounds 18-12 and 7-6 Saturday in a Lone Star Conference Crossover doubleheader at McCord Field.
After...
Producer pleased with Portales area
March 10th, 2007
Hollywood magic doesn’t always come easy when it comes to producing a movie.
Selected for its resemblance to northwestern Oklahoma in the 1960s, Portales and the surrounding areas became home for t...
Daylight-saving time kicks into action
March 10th, 2007
Some people love it, others hate it. Either way daylight-saving time arrived early this year thanks to a law signed by President Bush in 2005.
Officially the change should have been made at 2 a.m. th...
Spelling bee champ buzzes with excitement
March 10th, 2007
Christina Benitscheck survived a pentathlon, a howitzer and even a sayonara — but she never said goodbye.
By spelling those words, and 30 others, correctly, she punched her ticket to Washington, D....
Police make drug bust
March 10th, 2007
Portales police arrested three city residents Tuesday in drug raids that netted marijuana and cocaine in an ongoing narcotics investigations, according to a Portales Police Department press release.
...
Cows, chickens unaffected by time change
March 10th, 2007
By the time you read this I'm probably already late for church.
If you forgot to set your alarm clock ahead one hour before you went to bed you likely are late too.
But it's only March, you say. Wel...
Media must work as government watchdog
March 10th, 2007
Community advocates, activists, volunteers and journalists with true grit will celebrate National Sunshine Week today through Saturday. The week is set aside annually to celebrate our freedom to acces...
Slavery continues to exist around world
March 10th, 2007
This editorial might have been published to commemorate Black History Month. Or, on Feb. 23, the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the British slave trade. Or Jan. 1, the day the Emancipation Proc...
Motherhood is full-time position
March 10th, 2007
Everyone has a strong opinion on whether a mother should work or stay at home with her children.
Working moms say that it’s not the amount of time spent with their children that matters but the qu...
United Way approves allocations
March 10th, 2007
The United Way of Eastern New Mexico announced during its Friday meeting what many board members call a process even harder than soliciting donations from Curry and Roosevelt counties — distributing...
Spellers get set
March 10th, 2007
Letters and syllables will be flying across the Clovis Community College stage this morning in the 2007 Freedom Newspapers of New Mexico Regional Spelling Bee.
Three dozen participants representing s...
Time capsule unearthed
March 10th, 2007
A time capsule buried in downtown Clovis was unearthed Thursday.
Buried in 1957, the capsule was discovered on the north side of the Clovis Fire Department beneath a sidewalk.
“(The capsule) look...
Cameron quells Hounds' late offensive power
March 10th, 2007
The Eastern New Mexico baseball team dropped below the .500 mark after Cameron beat the Hounds 8-4 and 12-11 in a Lone Star Conference crossover doubleheader Friday at McCord Field.
Cameron’s Bevon...
March 9, 1971
March 9th, 2007
There will be a wedding shower, honoring Miss Mary Pape and Delbert Varnell on Thursday evening at seven o’clock in the Recreation Room at the Nazarene Church, 823 W. University Drive. The couple’...
Cliff Cowgirls rope Elida Lady Tigers
March 8th, 2007
RIO RANCHO — Based upon results in the quarterfinal round of the Class 1A girls basketball tournament, Elida’s followers might suspect that their Tigers would stand a pretty even chance with Cliff...
Jolly Roger floats above public office
March 8th, 2007
Be it a light-hearted prank or a hidden message, little explanation was given for the pirate symbol that popped up this week outside the Clovis Public Defender Department.
The skull and crossbones fl...
Flu-like symptoms on rise
March 8th, 2007
The number of patients being treated for flu-like symptoms has almost doubled in recent weeks, according to area health officials.
In response, the New Mexico Department of Health has organized sever...
‘Believe in Me’ movie worth seeing
March 8th, 2007
When I got an invite to an early-morning “Believe in Me” screening, I envisioned a consequence-free movie review.
If I say it’s great, I give extra motivation to an eastern New Mexico crowd tha...
No one is too old to have childlike faith
March 8th, 2007
Kallie had planned to stay all week.
For three days, my 7-year-old vivacious granddaughter and I played every game imaginable. We ended up “playing school” every day.
Kallie, “always the teach...
Procrastination has its benefits
March 8th, 2007
I’m writing about procrastination this week because I haven’t gotten around to researching other topics. I didn’t use to be a procrastinator, but lately, I’ve been thinking about becoming one....
Walter Reed scandal shines light on health care issues
March 8th, 2007
The bigger scandal is that it took a hard-hitting expose in the hometown newspaper of the federal leviathan to bring what might actually be some effective attention to the deplorable conditions faced...
March 8, 1970
March 8th, 2007
The Kiwanis Club will present the program Monday night at the Business and Professeional Women’s Club and will give information concerning drugs and drug abuse. Speakers on the program will be a rep...
Elida Tigers advance to semifinals
March 7th, 2007
RIO RANCHO -- For most of Wednesday's Class 1A boys state quarterfinal game, Elida played more like the No. 1 seed than did top-seeded Cliff.
The Tigers, competing in a state tournament for the first...
Local women recall parts in film
March 7th, 2007
When Allison Draper and her Melrose basketball teammates would hit the floor at the Farwell Invitational every December, she would never look forward to seeing Hailey Richey and her Farwell Lady Blue...
Community reels in excitement
March 7th, 2007
It would have been a great enough experience for Juan Garza just to play a bit role in “Believe in Me.”
However, when the Clovis and Portales restaurant owner sees himself in a bit part in the mo...
State requests help with TB problem
March 7th, 2007
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici has asked Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns for help as New Mexico grapples with the containment of bovine tuberculosis cases discovered in eastern counties of...
Dora edges Springer at state
March 7th, 2007
RIO RANCHO — After Dora’s thrilling 55-54 victory over Springer in a Class 1A quarterfinal game, Coyote Kyler Smith said he had heard of a famous NBA moment when Dennis Johnson stole a pass and fe...
Portales prepares for movie premiere
March 7th, 2007
Excitement is building for Elida residents Ronald and Glenda Anthony as they prepare to watch the debut of “Believe in Me” tonight at the Tower Twin Theater.
Ronald Anthony co-owns a 1947 Chevy...
Dairy defends lagoon
March 7th, 2007
The owner of a dairy that was the source of a complaint before the Roosevelt County Commission said he is following state regulations and is doing everything possible to be a good neighbor.
Kevin Bre...
March 7, 1971
March 7th, 2007
Navy Fireman Apprentice Roger D. Jones, son of Dr. and Mrs. George L. Jones of 1600 South Ave. N Portales, is now serving aboard the nuclear attack aircraft carrier USS Enterprise, which is currently...
Elida marches past Magdalena
March 6th, 2007
RIO RANCHO — Lindsey Bob Smith scored 14 points and eighth-grader Reavis Best supplied clutch free-throw shooting Tuesday to lead Elida to a 45-33 victory over Magdalena in the girls Class 1A quart...
Class 1A capsules
March 6th, 2007
Boys
Quarterfinals
No.1 Cliff vs. No. 8 Elida, 8:30 p.m.
When: 8:30 p.m. today.
Where: Rio Rancho High School
Records: Elida 25-4; Cliff 23-3
How they got here: Elida beat Desert Academy 72-29....
Foul odor concerns neighbors
March 6th, 2007
Zoning and nuisance issues dominated Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Roosevelt County Commission.
County residents Butch and Tommy Allen raised concerns about a neighbor who has moved in approxima...
Council sees no opposition
March 6th, 2007
The Portales City Council received no public opposition concerning matters on the agenda during its regular meeting held in council chambers Tuesday night.
• The council voted to approve the prelim...
Lady Wildcats easily advance to semifinals
March 6th, 2007
ALBUQUERQUE — The first one in The Pit is out of the way. Now the Clovis High Lady Wildcats can zero in on trying to win a second Class 5A state championship in three years.
The Lady Cats used thei...
Floyd News
March 6th, 2007
Transitions
Birthdays
Thursday — Dave Nash
Tuesday — Ferrell Odom
Upcoming events
• Seniors will meet Thursday at the Floyd Senior Citizens Center for games and fellowship. Pot Luck is at 6...
Letters to the Editor
March 6th, 2007
Rates shouldn’t be mandated
The state Legislature is considering three Senate bills that allow or require a utility to provide lower gas and electric utility rates for certain classes of rat...
Protectionist measure hinders investment
March 6th, 2007
Whenever Congress passes something unanimously you can be sure it is either entirely innocuous or utterly stupid and harmful. In the case of a bill the House passed 423-0, to give the government broad...
March 6, 1970
March 6th, 2007
Dr. Harold K. Brasell, director of special education at Eastern New Mexico University, will attend a Western Interstate Commision on Higher Education conference on problems in special education March...
Tuesday's Class 1A girls capsules
March 5th, 2007
Class 1A
Girls
Quarterfinals
No. 6 Fort Sumner vs. No. 3 Hagerman
When: 5 p.m. today.
Where: Rio Rancho High School
Records: Fort Sumner 18-8, Hagerman 24-4.
How they got here: Fort Sumner beat Temple...
Portales relying on depth
March 5th, 2007
Unlike previous seasons, Portales heads into the state tournament without proven stars.
What the Lady Rams do have is a deep, role-oriented team that is the favorite to win their fifth Class 3A title...
March 4, 1969
March 4th, 2007
Marshall Rowley, only son of Mrs. H.G. Rowley of Portales and her late husband has been selected by New Mexico Association of Soil and Water Conservation as conservation rancher of the year. His progr...
Coyotes moving on to state
March 3rd, 2007
ALBUQUERQUE — The Dora Coyote defense successfully contained the second-leading scorer in the state Saturday as they snared a 63-44 win over Temple Baptist Academy in the first round of the 1A state...
Bulldogs sweep Greyhound baseball
March 3rd, 2007
Eastern New Mexico University’s baseball team is probably glad to see Southwestern Oklahoma leave town.
The Bulldogs (4-9) came to Portales winless, but left with a stunning four-game Lone Star Con...
Zias drop LSC doubleheader
March 3rd, 2007
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Things started out pretty well for Eastern New Mexico University on Saturday, but they went downhill pretty quickly.
The Zias scored three times in the top of the first in the o...
Lady Tigers advance
March 3rd, 2007
ALBUQUERQUE — The toughest part of the Elida Lady Tigers (22-4) first-round match in the 1A state basketball tournament was apparently the bus ride back without a heater.
The District 2 champion To...
Government need not intervene after Dow crash
March 3rd, 2007
Well, Tuesday was certainly a dramatic day on the stock market, wasn’t it? When the Dow industrials fall 416 points in a single day — even though 3.3 percent is not all that precipitous a decline...
Milk Lover's Ball resounding success
March 3rd, 2007
The second annual Milk Lover’s Ball hosted by the United Dairy Women (UDW) on Feb. 17 was a huge success!
More than 400 people attended and raised more than $10,000 to help assure the residents of...
Movie reminds us to believe in March Madness
March 3rd, 2007
With two teams in the state basketball tournament and a basketball movie that was filmed here premiering this week, we've got a bad case of March Madness in Portales.
I like sports movies, even if so...
March 4, 2007 Police Blotter
March 3rd, 2007
The following is a sampling of calls made to Portales police dispatchers during the past week:
Monday
• At 7:37 a.m., a caller reported that their vehicle was missing in the 300 bloc...
March 4, 2007 Public Record
March 3rd, 2007
The following dispositions were recently filed in the Roosevelt County Magistrate Court:
• Pete Apodaca pleaded guilty to the charges of assault against a household member, was ordered to se...
Landowners have pig problems
March 3rd, 2007
Jimmy Tivis uses his gun to deal with feral pigs. The alfalfa and wheat farmer, who owns 800 acres in Floyd, spots the animals roaming across his land in groups of eight to 10.
“I kill them every...
Slaying trial set to begin after multiple delays
March 3rd, 2007
After multiple delays, the jury trial of a Portales man accused of killing a 19-year-old Portales woman in 2004 is set to begin Monday in Roosevelt County District Court.
Richard Baca, 20, of Portale...
March 2, 1969
March 2nd, 2007
The members of Chi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi entertained their sister chapters, XI Lambda and Preceptor Gamma at an evening party recently at the REA Hospitality Room with an international dinner consist...
Delegates request funds for Cannon
March 1st, 2007
New Mexico congressional delegates Thursday called upon Senate and House Appropriations Committee leaders to fund construction projects for Cannon Air Force Base’s new Air Force Special Operations C...
Hospital board sees updated plans
March 1st, 2007
Roosevelt General Hospital is seeing some new changes on the horizon as evidenced by the steps taken by board members and administration Thursday during the monthly board meeting.
Hospital administra...
Girls take the court in state first-round
March 1st, 2007
It’s ladies night in the New Mexico state basketball tournament with the Portales and Elida girls both hitting the court this evening in first-round play.
As the top seed in the Class 3A brackets,...
Richardson signs capital outlay bill into law
March 1st, 2007
SANTA FE — Gov. Bill Richardson signed into law on Thursday a bill providing $82 million for capital improvement projects, including some he vetoed last year.
Included in that bill is more than $2...
Blood is life-giving fluid
March 1st, 2007
I pulled myself up from the operating table to see what was happening. Then everything went black.
“She’s fainted,” a nurse said. “Pull the curtain between them so she can’t see.”
As a s...
Traditions can be fun, touching
March 1st, 2007
There’s nothing like a wedding dance to remind your family what a bad dancer you are. But when I was with familia at my sister Becky’s recent wedding, I was like,
“What the heck?”
I just had...
U.S. falling behind in entrepreneurial activity
March 1st, 2007
Our nation was founded by people risking their lives to personally profit. They became people who risked their lives, fortunes and sacred honor to establish a never-before-attempted form of governance...
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,...
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