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Primary Political Forum May 22, 2012
May 22nd, 2012
Roosevelt County Primary Political Forum was taped at KENW on May 22nd 2012. ...
Letter to the editor: Mudslinging getting worse
May 31st, 2012
This year's political campaigning is absolutely sickening.Every day we are inundated with flyers about one of the candidates. Every other evening we are called about how we are going to vot...
Editorial: Boxer Tapia’s struggles, victories will be remembered
May 31st, 2012
Champion. Celebrity. Big-hearted. Troubled. Addict.Every life is filled with victories, complications and contradictions, and so was the life of Albuquerque native Johnny Tapia. But Tapia's...
Driver's licenses do not make roads safer
May 31st, 2012
I find it somewhat disturbing that both candidates in the District 7 Republican state senator primary race consider violating the fundamental human right of free travel a pressing issue. The "most...
Silence helps us hear God’s voice
May 31st, 2012
Many voices compete for our attention. The demands of employment, family obligations and other activities seldom leave a quiet time in our busy schedules. Finding time is important for bodies and s...
Ministry seeks to strengthen spirituality among youth
May 31st, 2012
Two hundred and 12 degrees is the boiling point of water but it is also a place where young people can worship God on Wednesday nights.
Program offers leadership experience
May 31st, 2012
Brad Sedillo walked humbly across a stage in a room filled with boys roaring in applause for his big win. Sedillo was just elected governor of New Mexico, that is, in New Mexico's Boys State progr...
Sowing seeds of hope
May 31st, 2012
Roosevelt County Detention Center inmate Grant Clark grabbed a garden hoe and began to shuffle around soil in the afternoon sun behind the detention center.
Local columnist honored
May 31st, 2012
Local columnist and Eastern New Mexico University Media Relations Director Wendel Sloan won first place in New Mexico in a national competition for his opinion columns.The National Federatio...
My turn: Fun activities mixed with weekend of chores
May 31st, 2012
Some of my Memorial Day weekend was tedious, I'm sad to say. I had a long weekend away from work as many others did, but each day contained tedious tasks which had to be done, such as cleaning, co...
ENMU's Wolfe named academic All-America
May 31st, 2012
Senior first baseman-designated hitter Mitch Wolfe has been chosen to the first-team Capital One Academic All-America team for the 2012 season. Wolfe, from Litchfield, Ariz., had been a two-...
Zias add midfielder
May 31st, 2012
The Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer team has added Jacquelyn Perez, a center-midfielder from El Paso, to its squad for the 2012 season.Perez was twice awarded all-district...
Police blotter — June 1
May 31st, 2012
Portales police, sheriff and fire call logs:Wednesday• 10:31 a.m.: Caller requested a cat trap, 1400 block of North Avenue O.• 10:44 a.m.: Caller r...
My turn: Auction benefits community
May 30th, 2012
For 36 years now, the annual KENW tele-auction has been a source of summer entertainment in my house. I love that all of the items are donated (many by local merchants!), and that all of the procee...
Candidate Q&A: Bob Wooley
May 30th, 2012
Editor's note: Both candidates running for state representative of District 66 are currently the incumbents of districts 66 and 57. They are running for the District 66 because of...
Candidate Q&A: Dennis Kintigh
May 30th, 2012
Editor's note: Both candidates running for state representative of District 66 are currently the incumbents of districts 66 and 57. They are running for the District 66 because of...
One year later
May 30th, 2012
Sandy Van Der Veen sat at her desk, scrolling through her various event calendars and advertisements.
Fishing report — May 30
May 30th, 2012
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after t...
Xcel officials say area unaffected by blackouts
May 30th, 2012
Xcel Energy officials are confident their Texas and New Mexico customers will be all right, even with the possibiilty of rolling blackouts in the Texas energy grid, but noted that conservation is a...
Editorial: Cost of war in Afghanistan not justified
May 29th, 2012
The recent NATO summit provided confirmation of what many Americans have suspected for some time regarding the war in Afghanistan: It is coming to an end with an outcome much less desirable than wh...
Team loyalty should have rewards
May 29th, 2012
Things are good for me as a baseball fan. The Texas Rangers are leading the American League West, and until Monday night Josh Hamilton had more homers than the San Diego Padres.My Rangers ha...
Wife recounts husband’s last day
May 29th, 2012
Even as the war in Afghanistan is featured less often on evening newscasts or front pages of our newspapers, Americans still involved in the fight continue to die there, deepening the pool of Memor...
Police: Teen drowns at Conchas Lake
May 29th, 2012
A 15-year-old Sandia Park male drowned at Conchas Lake diving off of his family's fishing boat Tuesday, according to the New Mexico State Police.The name of the teen was being withheld Tues...
Portales PD making changes
May 29th, 2012
More than a month after the release of a report critical of the Portales Police Department, the department has made numerous changes and is in the process of more, according to Police Chief Jeff Gi...
Dora students author book
May 29th, 2012
A group of Dora Elementary students became artists, a democracy, a family, and most importantly authors within the 30 minutes they met a day over the last six months.
Police blotter: May 30
May 29th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs: Friday• 10:02 a.m.: Caller reported a male in a park needs an ambulance, 18th and Sout...
My turn: Watch where you're driving
May 29th, 2012
A couple of locals asked me if I would be writing about my “brush with death” this week. After I laughed I told them, “you know I am.”Out of all the cities I’ve...
CCS hires football coach/AD
May 29th, 2012
Clovis Christian has filled its football and athletic director’s positions with Corey Robinson, a Florida native who has been an assistant coach at the FCS (Division I-AA), Division II and ju...
Romney savors GOP nomination victory
May 29th, 2012
WASHINGTON — Mitt Romney says he’s honored and humbled to become the Republican Party’s 2012 presidential nominee. And he’s expressing confidence in his chances of wi...
Drought leaves soil vulnerable to wind erosion
May 29th, 2012
Drought and fire have destroyed crops and vegetation in eastern New Mexico, leaving the dry and barren soil vulnerable to wind erosion and leading the governor to declare a state of emergency earli...
Portales woman critical after Ute Lake accident
May 29th, 2012
Shaina Pool, 22, of Portales, is in critical condition at an Amarillo hospital following a boating accident about 6 p.m. Sunday on Ute Lake in Logan, a family friend said.State park official...
Lubbock man killed in one-vehicle accident
May 28th, 2012
A Lubbock man was killed Monday in a one-vehicle accident in west Bailey County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.Charles David Sharp, 51, was the only person in the 2011 L...
American Legion into its 66th year of hosting Memorial Day program
May 28th, 2012
A crowd of about 40 residents attended a Memorial Day program Monday morning at the Portales Cemetery.
My turn: Ice cream better when shared
May 28th, 2012
I’m privileged to own the book, “Six Miles to the Windmill,” by Annie King Greaves. It’s her personal recollections from 1908-1913. She tells about this i...
On the shelves: May 27
May 26th, 2012
The following books are available at:Clovis-Carver Public Library“Golf: The Best Putting Instruction Book Ever” by the editors of Golf Ma...
Senior calendar: May 27
May 26th, 2012
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St., ClovisSunday: No dance.Monday: Closed for Memorial Day.Tuesday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily activities, qu...
Custom dressmaker to visit show
May 26th, 2012
Information on repurposing garments, doing furniture “makeovers,” and making food gifts will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and noon on Thu...
School menus: May 27
May 26th, 2012
Melrose schoolsMonday: Memorial Day. No school.Tuesday: Breakfast —Cooks choice. Lunch — Hamburgers, fries, lettuce, tomato, pickle, fruit, milk. W...
Honors: May 27
May 26th, 2012
ArchibequeWilliam James Archibeque of Portales has been named to the dean’s honor roll at Southwestern Oklahoma State University for academic work during the 2012 spri...
Club notes: May 27
May 26th, 2012
RGH AuxiliaryPresident Linda Uttaro called the May 16 meeting to order by giving the auxiliary prayer.Uttaro announced the signage is in, installed and awaiting the e...
Enagements: May 27
May 26th, 2012
Cuevas-Flores Stepfather Tranquilino Martinez of Del Rio, Texas, announces the engagement of his stepdaughter, Consuelo H. Cuevas of Portales, to Rene R. Flores of Portales,...
Troops deserve our best care
May 26th, 2012
The mission was to debrief snipers in the process of returning from Bosnia. Due to the nature of their mission, they were a mixed group, some Marines, some Army. Most of them had been on six months...
County war memorial our tribute
May 26th, 2012
Some gave everything for their country and their families. Are the rest of us worthy of their sacrifice?I’ve been humbled to serve on the Roosevelt County War Memori...
My turn: Parties no longer matter
May 26th, 2012
As we recently sat on the balcony of his rented condo overlooking Lake Conroe near Houston, my brother and lifelong Republican Bud Sloan surprised me by saying that he was now an Indepen-dent.
Police blotter: May 27
May 26th, 2012
Call logs for Portales police, sheriff and fire:Thursday• 11:18 a.m., Caller reported a puppy playing in the road, South Avenue I.•...
Their view: Take time to remember our military’s sacrifices
May 26th, 2012
Susan McConnell, an author, counselor and speaker, wrote this about remembering those who died for our freedom on Memorial Day. On May 10, 1970, Army specialist Leslie H. Sabo Jr. and a...
Column: Ghost town N.M.’s newest treasure
May 26th, 2012
Would it be crass of me to observe a presidential candidate ranted for months about how he would lead the nation out of debt and then closed his campaign with a $4.8 million debt? (Really!) We won&...
Editorial: Travel vouchers more dangerous than Perry’s gun?
May 26th, 2012
G ov. Rick Perry’s habit of carrying a .380-caliber semi-automatic handgun while jogging would be useful information to anyone contemplating doing him harm. Pe...
County clerk discusses election duties
May 26th, 2012
Roosevelt County Clerk Janet Collins said many voters think election night in November is their busiest day.
Residents dedicate war memorial
May 26th, 2012
A hushed crowd of more than 50 Portales residents attended a dedication Saturday for the Roosevelt County Courthouse War Memorial.
Summer activities list
May 26th, 2012
We put together a list of summertime events in the Clovis-Portales area: PortalesJune 16• Heritage DaysPortales City P...
ENMU's Draper 13th in javelin at nationals
May 26th, 2012
PUEBLO, Colo. — The third time didn’t prove to be the charm for Eastern New Mexico University’s Daniel Draper.Draper, a senior from Moriarty, competing in his third consecu...
In search of ponies: Not all bugs created equal
May 25th, 2012
The programing starts in childhood, after all, what's not to like about the school year ending? But that's not the only reason summer is a favorite time of year.Warmth, long days of glorio...
McGee: Didn’t think twice about pushing the limit
May 25th, 2012
Someone was on Facebook asking: “What’s the fastest you’ve ever driven?”Some were reluctant to answer, basically writing, “I’m not making that public.&rdq...
New park making a splash
May 25th, 2012
Plenty of items are still to be fixed at the Hillcrest Park Splash Park — including the addition of new fencing and the removal of signs from the city’s Play, Inc. era.But after...
Residents pose for centennial snapshot
May 24th, 2012
Roosevelt County residents, old and young, met Thursday evening in the Roosevelt County Courthouse square to participate in a Centennial community photo organized by the Roosevelt County Chamber of...
Program aids ESL students
May 24th, 2012
Melody Ortega stood before her Portales Junior High School classroom, laughing at the banter between her students as they reflected back on the school year that was coming to an end.
Squadron unveils Levitow memorial
May 24th, 2012
The 218 airmen of the 3rd Special Operations Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base unveiled a yearlong effort at their squadron building this week.
Reader submitted: Memorial dedication planned
May 24th, 2012
A four-year effort of planning and fundraising will culminate Saturday when the Roosevelt County War Memorial is dedicated.
Former students will always be my friends
May 24th, 2012
One of the many blessings in my life comes from former students.Thirty-one years of teaching left me with happy memories. A special bond between teacher and student lasts forever. Such was t...
Their view: Proliferation of campuses symptom of larger problem
May 24th, 2012
A new report from the Rio Grande Foundation sheds some light on the sheer scope and magnitude of New Mexico's higher education system. Here's a sampling:There are a total of 12 campuses to...
Dusk falling on era of authority
May 24th, 2012
If you follow these columns I'll assume you either have a passion for liberty, or you don't, but you like to get stirred up and have someone at whom you can direct your misgivings. Either way I'...
Editorial: Republicans misunderstand Limbaugh’s fame
May 24th, 2012
There is no doubt Rush Limbaugh is a famous Missourian. As the controversial ultra-conservative host of a radio program that caters to a right-wing perspective, Limbaugh has carved his niche as one...
Police blotter — May 25
May 24th, 2012
Portales police, sheriff and fire call logs:Wednesday• 10:01 a.m.: Caller requested close patrol in an alley, 1500 block of South Avenue C.• 10:12...
Lady Rams' Rowley signs with LCU
May 24th, 2012
Portales High senior Tylar Rowley has signed a national letter of intent to play golf next year at Lubbock Christian University.Rowley finished a solid senior season at PHS by tying for sixt...
ENMU's Samoei eighth in D-II nationals
May 24th, 2012
PUEBLO, Colo. — Eastern New Mexico University’s Isaiah Samoei finished eighth on Thursday night in the men’s NCAA Division II national outdoor track and field championships, hoste...
My turn: Visit to Clovis zoo part of fun weekend activities
May 24th, 2012
Last weekend, I finally got some much needed sleep over my three-day weekend but mixed in with the sleep was a trip to the Clovis zoo, lots of play time with my niece and nephew and some fun talks...
Press release: Smoke advisory issues for areas affected by wildfires i...
May 24th, 2012
(Santa Fe) — The New Mexico Department of Health and New Mexico Environment Department today issued a smoke advisory for areas of New Mexico affected by smoke from wildfires in the Gila Wilde...
Candidates discuss issues at EPCOG forum
May 24th, 2012
State office candidates took two hours Thursday morning at a political forum discussing issues affecting the state and country, with many finding common ground.
Governor, DA uninjured in plane mishap
May 24th, 2012
SANTA FE — A private plane carrying Gov. Susana Martinez and Clovis-Portales District Attorney Matt Chandler landed without its landing gear down Wednesday in Santa Fe, but there were no inju...
My turn: Value better with local merchants
May 23rd, 2012
Because air conditioners are sentient beings (never try to convince me otherwise), ours decided to call it quits when it saw warmer weather in the forecast.The efficient young man who came b...
Police ramp up seatbelt enforcement
May 23rd, 2012
Portales police officers issued 60 percent more seatbelt citations in the first five months of this year than they did in all of 2011.
Ticket feature: Tops in Blue performing Monday
May 23rd, 2012
Some of the red, white and blue's most talented active military, Tops in Blue, will perform in concert Monday night at Marshall Auditorium.
Q&A: ENMU grad talks about her writing
May 23rd, 2012
Editor's note: This interview was edited for clarity and style.Melrose native Jamie Dickerman graduated from Eastern New Mexico University last May with a bachelor's degre...
Police blotter — May 24
May 23rd, 2012
Call logs for Portales police, fire and sheriff:Tuesday• 10:04 a.m.: Caller reported an odor of gas in his house, 1500 block South Abilene.• 10:17...
Program offers hands-on dairy experience
May 23rd, 2012
David Volleman grew up on a dairy farm in the Texas hillcountry and decided to pursue a career in the dairy industry in high school.
Court to decide on disability pay
May 22nd, 2012
A disabled veteran has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to consider anew whether states violate federal law when they allow divorce courts to count a veteran’s disability compensation in calculat...
Their view: Allowing Sunday liquor sales would limit choices
May 22nd, 2012
John Livengood, president and CEO of the Indiana Association of Beverage Retailers, offers his view of Sunday alcohol sales.This week, the governor of Connecticut signed a b...
Editorial: Community snapshot cool idea
May 22nd, 2012
Portales-area residents are revved up about getting together at 6 p.m. Thursday outside the Roosevelt County Courthouse. The purpose is to have their picture taken — a community snapshot, com...
Q & A: ENMU's Elder to be honored
May 22nd, 2012
Eastern New Mexico University history professor Donald “Doc” Elder is scheduled to be inducted into the New Mexico Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame during an NMBA luncheon on June...
AG's office: Noe Torres still awaiting extradition
May 22nd, 2012
Accused child killer Noe Torres remains in the custody of Mexican officials, awaiting extradition to the United States, according to a spokesman for the New Mexico Attorney General’s office.
Candidates face off in forum
May 22nd, 2012
Public service ranked as a top priority of Roosevelt County June 5 primary candidates Tuesday evening at Eastern New Mexico University’s KENW-TV studio.
Report shows home values decreasing
May 22nd, 2012
The presence of Cannon Air Force Base and its special operations mission, a local Realtor said, creates more of a trend in Portales and Clovis than any statewide factors.Recent sales figures...
Mid-July target date for start of pipeline construction
May 22nd, 2012
MELROSE — The first phase of the Ute water pipeline is expected to begin in mid-July despite a federal lawsuit and two civil lawsuits seeking to halt the project.The Eastern New Mexico...
ENMU briefs: May 23
May 22nd, 2012
Membership drive starts soonKENW-TV’s Summerfest 2012 membership drive begins in June. People can support KENW-TV by volunteering their time to answer telephones for a...
Police blotter: May 23
May 22nd, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs:Monday• 3:31 p.m.: Caller requests to speak to an officer in reference to a civil matte...
My turn: Life exists outside of work
May 22nd, 2012
I usually fear the first time I socialize with superiors outside of a work setting. Just like in high school when you see your teacher at the grocery store or when they accidentally lift a pant leg...
No longer valued consumer
May 22nd, 2012
I had a birthday last week. It wasn’t a major one in the Patton Oswalt rulebook. By that rule, you get to celebrate 1-10, 13, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21 and then every decade, and everything else is...
Community photo planned at square
May 21st, 2012
A Centennial community photo will be taken on Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Roosevelt County Courthouse square, according to a Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce press release.The community at...
Police blotter — May 22
May 21st, 2012
Police, sheriff and fire call logs:Friday• 8:46 a.m.: Officer requested for an animal problem, 500 block of West 14th.• 9:04 a.m.: Deputy requested...
Late teen subject of student film
May 21st, 2012
Juan Rivera said he only exchanged pleasantries with Peyton Chavez a few times before conducting interviews for a documentary film on the late Portales Junior High School student.
City cracks down on unsafe buildings
May 21st, 2012
The city of Portales is not bluffing anymore when it comes to rundown buildings.Either fix the situation or the city will.
ENMU duo eyes nationals
May 21st, 2012
Eastern New Mexico University’s track program has two qualifiers in the outdoor nationals for the first time in five years, and coach Mike Harney thinks both have a chance to finish higher th...
My turn: Young man shows chivalry alive and well
May 21st, 2012
Earlier this month I was involved in some serious clean-up. Although I usually work at my desk, I’m no stranger to manual labor on hot days. I don’t mind pulling on the gloves. And sinc...
Severe thunderstorm watch issued
May 21st, 2012
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 10 p.m. for Curry, De Baca, Quay and Roosevelt counties. ...
Animal hospital fire declared suspicious
May 21st, 2012
A Monday morning fire at the Tucumcari Animal Hospital claimed the lives of over 50 animals, Fire Chief Mike Cherry said.“I did my best to get everybody out,” said Veterinarian J...
Moon event "awesome"
May 21st, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE (MCT) -- A hush fell over Mesa del Sol on Sunday evening at 7:33, then what sounded like a collective gasp among thousands watching as the moon swallowed the sun.Then a cheer.
County graduations
May 19th, 2012
Roosevelt County high school graduations: • Floyd High School: 1:45 p.m. Saturday, high school gymnasium in Floyd. • Elida High School: 5 p.m. Saturday, high school multi-pu...
Q&A: Former ENMU athletic director talks coaching
May 19th, 2012
B.B. Lees, a former athletic director and coach of all trades at Eastern New Mexico University, was recently honored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association for work with the Division II ba...
Fiesta king and queen nominees
May 19th, 2012
The nominees for the June 1 Our Lady of Guadalupe and San Jose fiesta king and queen crowning are:Luis Antonio ReyesLuis Antonio is the five year old son of Alma and...
School menus — May 20
May 19th, 2012
Clovis elementaryMonday: Cooks choice.Tuesday: Cooks choice.Wednesday: Cooks choice; sack lunches.School dismissed for summer.Clovis juni...
Senior happenings — May 20
May 19th, 2012
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St., ClovisSunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. dance at La Casa Senior Center.Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily activities, quilti...
Club notes — May 20
May 19th, 2012
Pilot ClubThe Pilot Club of Clovis held their regular business meeting April 9 at Muffley's Backdoor. Officers for 2012-2013 are president Sue Rutter, president elect Darlene Rose, secret...
On the shelves — May 20
May 19th, 2012
The following books are available at:Clovis-Carver Public Library"Where to Go When: Italy" published by Dorling Kindersley was...
Yarn crafts featured on show
May 19th, 2012
Information on making yarn pom poms, repurposing vintage book covers and preparing food with little garbage will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and noon on Thurs...
Hike offers promise of fun, benefit
May 19th, 2012
In the middle of the chaos and sorrow which has surrounded us in our home the past several weeks, comes a ray of hope or at least of a bright promise for fun and benefit.Simple message, via...
Photography much easier today
May 19th, 2012
Most people don't know this, but I actually have a photographic memory.The only problem is I ran out of film somewhere back around 1993.My immediate family didn't take a lot of snap...
Candidate profiles: County clerk
May 19th, 2012
Republican candidates running for Roosevelt County Clerk were asked four questions for the June 5 primary. Answers were limited to 150 words and edited for clarity and style. There are no D...
U.S. 70 construction begins Monday
May 19th, 2012
U.S. 70 reconstruction will start Monday on First and Second streets between Avenue C and University Place. Roads will be reduced to single lanes, beginning the first phase of a year-long project....
EMTs answer calling
May 19th, 2012
Portales Fire Department members laughed as they strapped “rookie” Chris Standridge into a gurney for a morning drill, occasionally jabbing at his ticklish sides as they went.&nb...
CCS close to filling positions
May 19th, 2012
Clovis Christian could have a football coach in place as early as Monday.CCS is also looking to fill its girls basketball position. Longtime coach Max Kralicek has relinquished those duties,...
Melrose baseball coach resigns
May 19th, 2012
Melrose is looking for a new baseball coach.Drooper Greenwalt, who had coached the team on a contract basis for the five seasons of the program’s existence, said he was asked to resign...
My turn: Depression is more than just sadness
May 19th, 2012
After being traded from the Los Angeles Lakers, Lamar Odom was roundly criticized for his lackluster performance with the Dallas Mavericks this year.During the off-season, Odom’s very...
Their view: Combat controller deserving of recognition
May 19th, 2012
Jeni Ennis, an Air Force wife, writes a weekly column in Cannon Connections, our weekly military publication. Here is her latest effort:I picked up a book about a year ago &ldquo...
Editorial: No danger evident, no reason to ban taxpayer from PRC
May 19th, 2012
It was encouraging this week to see that most of New Mexico’s Public Regulation Commission disagreed with its chairman, Pat Lyons of Clovis, who wanted to ban a man from attending and speakin...
Hats off
May 18th, 2012
After the tassels turned and the caps flew high in the air, family and friends rushed the arena floor to embrace their graduates.
McGee: Electrical handiwork leaves something to be desired
May 18th, 2012
I learned a healthy respect for electricity as a kid in school and in Boy Scouts, but every now and then I try to get around the rules of current and voltage. And I get caught by The Lady of the H...
DA: Man pointed gun before officer shot him
May 18th, 2012
The man Clovis police shot on Wednesday spent a week threatening his ex-girlfriend before breaking into her house and sexually assaulting her, court records show.Paul Villanueva, 23, of Clov...
CHS graduation moved to events center
May 18th, 2012
The students came in, two at a time, and split up as they headed to their seats, while Clovis High School principal briefly hummed out, "Pomp and Circumstance."
Our animal neighbors are quite diverse
May 18th, 2012
After years of living in close proximity or at the very least, sharing the same aquifer, you should probably ask yourself how well you really know your neighbors.Perhaps you think you know t...
Alumni offer PHS seniors advice
May 17th, 2012
Tonight marks the graduation of the class of 2012 for Portales High School. Some past Portales High graduates, who returned to be part of the campus family once again, shared their past goals and w...
Religion feature: Students tout benefits of yoga
May 17th, 2012
Chantel McConnell was exposed to the exercise aspect of yoga by her mother as a child. As a freshman at Eastern New Mexico University she has learned about the spiritual side.
Their view: Republican bill does little to address domestic abuse
May 17th, 2012
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., spoke on the House floor Wednesday in opposition to a partisan House Republican bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. Below are his r...
Ravens nothing to crow about
May 17th, 2012
In Roosevelt and Curry counties, as well as other areas in the eastern side of our state, Chihuahuan ravens are frequently called crows, a common misidentification.
Resident talks women’s ranch rodeo
May 17th, 2012
Portales resident Megan Burris, a women's ranch rodeo participant for three years, is participating in tonight's all-women rodeo. We asked her to share some insight into women's rodeo:
Greyhounds add prep forward
May 17th, 2012
Eastern New Mexico University’s mens basketball team on Thursday added prep school forward Lawrence Domingo.Domingo, a 6-foot-5, 220-pound forward from Stoneridge Prep School in Los An...
Police blotter: May 18
May 17th, 2012
Portales police, sheriff and fire call logs:Wednesday• 12:37 p.m.: Caller requested an officer to help him get into his house, 1900 block of Wes...
Friends enrich, enhance our lives
May 17th, 2012
Someone has defined a “friend,” as being someone who knows everything about you and loves you anyway.Friends bring sunshine and sparkle into our lives. Friends stick by us...
B.B. Lees still collecting honors for sporting life
May 17th, 2012
If we tried to put a face to Eastern New Mexico University athletics, it would look a lot like B.B. Lees.No individual in the school's history has brought more prestige and respect.L...
State has no place in marriage
May 17th, 2012
Recently, gay marriage has been all over the news. First, North Carolina voters decided to define marriage in such a way as to prevent homosexual marriages (among others), and then President Obama...
Police investigating stabbing
May 17th, 2012
A 52-year-old Portales man was stabbed Wednesday evening at a residence on East Brazos Street, Portales police said.The man was flown to a Lubbock hospital early Thursday morning. He was lis...
Governor re-appoints local educator to council
May 17th, 2012
Michael Shaughnessy of Portales has been re-appointed to the New Mexico Brain Injury Advisory Council by Gov. Susana Martinez. Shaughnessy is a professor of special education and educational...
My turn: Excited to spend time with mom
May 17th, 2012
I got to join in graduation festivities last weekend due to my roommate graduating from Eastern New Mexico University. The fun entailed four of her male friends singing karaoke t...
Chamber: Changes in store for annual festivals
May 17th, 2012
The annual events of Heritage Days, scheduled for June 15-16 and the Peanut Valley Festival, Oct. 20-21, will experience significant changes this year, according to Roosevelt County Chamber of Comm...
Clovis police release identity of man in officer-involved shooting
May 17th, 2012
Editor's note: The name of the victim in this story has been removed from the initial report. Court records obtained the day after this story was published show the victim was sexually ass...
Portales woman picked for council
May 16th, 2012
Gov. Susana Martinez announced Wednesday that Elaine Gard of Portales has been appointed to the New Mexico Early Learning Advisory Council.Gard is an adjunct faculty member at Eastern New Me...
My turn: Graduation unusual tradition
May 16th, 2012
We humans have some unusual traditions, not the least of which takes place each year about this time.We gather together our young who have reached a certain age and declare them to be proper...
Portales High students carry on Maypole tradition
May 16th, 2012
Their faces read concentration as they completed box and cross steps. Some Portales High School students moved like robots and others flowed like the bright dresses that twirled around the 18-foot...
Elida mayor’s complaint investigated
May 16th, 2012
A formal complaint filed by the mayor of Elida against the actions of a Roosevelt County Sheriff's chief deputy will be turned over to the County Risk Management Division for investigation, accord...
Police blotter — May 17
May 16th, 2012
Portales records for police, sheriff and fire calls:Tuesday• 3:04 p.m.: Officer requested case number for an animal problem at the 600 block of South Avenue A....
ENMU sending two to nationals in track
May 16th, 2012
Junior Isaiah Samoei and senior Daniel Draper are scheduled to represent Eastern New Mexico University in the men’s portion of the NCAA Division II national outdoor meet next week in at Puebl...
Ticket feature: Texas Tornados bring latest to Lubbock
May 16th, 2012
With a music dabbling in many styles, and friendships going for 23 years, the Texas Tornados bring their latest to Lubbock this month.
Their view: Study raises concerns about virtual learning
May 15th, 2012
The National School Boards Association issued the following press release on virtual learning:Virtual learning is a fast-growing field with many opportunities — and pitfalls — fo...
Unorthodox
May 15th, 2012
Teams watching the Portales Rams warm up during last week's Class 3A state baseball tournament at Rio Rancho and Albuquerque may have been wondering how they got that far.
Injunctions call for project halt
May 15th, 2012
Two new injunctions have been filed in the 10th Judicial District Court calling for a halt to current and future construction of an intake structure at Ute Lake that is part of the Ute Water pipeli...
Panel declines TRICARE fee hikes
May 15th, 2012
The House Armed Services Committee has voted to raise drug co-payments for TRICARE beneficiaries who have brand-name prescriptions filled at retail pharmacies or through the TRICARE mail order prog...
ESPN trades integrity for access
May 15th, 2012
If the Texas Rangers keep up their pace and advance to their third consecutive World Series, and team owner Nolan Ryan was brought on as a series analyst, Fox Sports would be subject to questions o...
Editorial: Visa proposal could bring talent to nation
May 15th, 2012
Each year, Washington awards visas to immigrants who bring skills and qualifications prized by high-tech companies. This is an eminently sensible policy, since highly trained immigrants add greatl...
Elida mayor files complaint against Roosevelt sheriff's office chief...
May 15th, 2012
During Tuesday's county commission, Elida Mayor Durward Dixon accused the chief deputy of the Roosevelt County Sheriff's Office of verbal assault and trespassing.The mayor filed a formal w...
My turn: Take pride in your achievements
May 15th, 2012
With the exception of certain circumstances, I can’t imagine why people decline to walk for graduation.My mother would kill me, my grandparents would be heartbroken if I chose not to....
Police blotter: May 15
May 14th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs:Friday• 2:04 p.m.: Caller reported possible gunshots in the area, 300 block of West 16t...
Robotics contest inspires students to further education
May 14th, 2012
A group of Portales Junior High School students spent the year working on a project that used robotics to teach students math, engineering, teamwork and problem-solving techniques. The proje...
Former Cannon commander assigned to Kirtland
May 14th, 2012
Brig. Gen. Scott D. West, former Cannon Air Force Base commander, has been assigned as commander of the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, a...
Farmers thankful for rain
May 14th, 2012
It was simply water to some eastern New Mexico residents, and drenched streets to motorists, but local farmers felt another way about the weekend precipitation.
Nearly 26,000 pounds of food collected during drive
May 14th, 2012
Area mail carriers collected more than 26,000 pounds of food during Saturday's 20th annual National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive.
Ex-ENMU coach, AD Lees honored by NCAA
May 14th, 2012
Former Eastern New Mexico University football coach and athletic director B.B. Lees was recognized by the NCAA earlier this year for his time as chairman of the NCAA Division II national basketball...
Meetings watch: Board of Education
May 14th, 2012
At a Portales Municipal Schools Board of Education meeting Monday in the Administration Building, board members:• Announced Portales Junior High athletic coach John Cha...
Dora news: May 15
May 14th, 2012
Elementary events:• Tuesday — Fourth-grade trip to “Kids, Cows, and More” in Portales; first grade class party.• Wednesday — Dora Elementary track me...
Meetings watch: County commission
May 14th, 2012
The following items will be on the agenda for the Roosevelt County Commission meeting 9 a.m. Tuesday in the county courthouse:• Public input.Input will include the following:...
Meetings watch: City council
May 14th, 2012
The following items are on the agenda for the Portales City Council meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Council Chambers at city hall: • Proclamation for Nationals EMS Week and recognition...
My turn: Thanks for keeping tradition alive
May 14th, 2012
Portales is not the land of fairy tales. Oh, to be sure… it’s the stuff of legends. But our setting doesn’t bring to mind visions of knights and damsels with the sweet perfume of...
Monday's area rain totals
May 14th, 2012
Area rain totals Monday as of 3 p.m. (MST):• Clovis — 0.82• Elida — 0.02• Farwell — 1.27• Fort Sumner &mdash...
State large school track results
May 12th, 2012
At UNM track, AlbuquerqueClass 5A boysTeam standings: 1. Rio Rancho Cleveland 94; 2. Alamogordo 58; 3. La Cueva 50; 4. Clovis 41;...
PHS girls finish eighth in 3A state track
May 12th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — The relatively young Portales High girls track team is hoping it can build on the success it had in this year's Class 3A state track meet at the University of New Mexico track...
Cats 4th, Lady Cats 5th
May 12th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — Clovis High boys coach Darren Kelley acknowledged his team had hopes of a third-place finish and a trophy from this weekend’s Class 5A state track meet at the University o...
Defending champ Silver outlasts Lady Rams
May 12th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — Second-seeded Silver pushed over the winning run on a sacrifice fly by Hannah Altamirano in the bottom of the seventh inning on Saturday to edge top-seeded Portales 4-3 in the C...
Rams beat Cobre for school’s first baseball championship
May 12th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE —The little things, like taking the extra base or beating out a potential inning-ended double play — plus the bionic right arm of senior David Rodriguez — powered the...
Mothers always on the move
May 12th, 2012
Extraordinary moms is the Mother's Day theme in Portales with mothers like resident Lindy Banister, who has mothered dozens of children during her 32 years as a foster parent.
More than 400 graduate at ENMU
May 12th, 2012
There were a few candid moments for Eastern New Mexico University graduates walking on stage to receive their degree Saturday morning at Greyhound Arena.
Meetings watch: ENMU Board of Regents
May 12th, 2012
At the Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents meeting Friday in the Regents Room in Administration Building, regents:• ENMU-Roswell President John Madden said t...
Police blotter — May 13
May 12th, 2012
Portales police, sheriff and fire call logs: Thursday• 10 a.m., Caller reported a stray animal in the area, 15th street and Avenue K.• 10:52 a...
Legislator pay needs consideration
May 12th, 2012
Here's a no-brainer. Teachers should not expect to be paid if they trot off to Santa Fe to serve as a New Mexico representative or senator.That is to say, if you are a teacher member of the...
My turn: Downsized dreams easily attained
May 12th, 2012
With commencement season under way on the High Plains, it's time for my annual realistic advice to new graduates.Despite speakers orating high-falutin' words about achieving your dreams, m...
Editorial: Public officials make too many deals in private
May 12th, 2012
They say the words, claiming "transparency" and "the public's right to know" are priorities.But too many public officials are conducting public business in private.They call it ...
Silver tops Lady Rams in 3A softball final
May 12th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — Second-seeded Silver pushed over the winning run on a sacrifice fly by Hannah Altamirano in the bottom of the seventh inning on Saturday to edge top-seeded Portales 4-3 in the C...
Clovis police warn of scam
May 11th, 2012
The Clovis Police Department is informing residents and local businesses of a new counterfeit money scam in the area.According to a department press release, "washed" $5 bills are being pa...
Secretary of higher education talks college experience
May 11th, 2012
With New Mexico Higher Education Department Secretary Jose Garcia speaking at the Eastern New Mexico University graduation commencement ceremonies today, Clovis Media staff decided to ask the guest...
More than 100 local groups participate in Relay for Life fundraiser
May 11th, 2012
Hundreds were walking the track Friday night at Ned Houk Park, marking another year of the Relay for Life fundraiser.
Rams blank Sandia Prep in 3A semifinals
May 11th, 2012
RIO RANCHO — Arturo Ontiveros took a bit of a gamble, and it has paid off for the Portales Rams baseball team.Ontiveros opted to bypass his ace, senior right-hander David Rodriguez, in...
Lady Rams battle back to gain finals
May 11th, 2012
RIO RANCHO — The Portales Lady Rams have been here before.For the second consecutive year, PHS was upended by District 4-3A rival Lovington in the winners bracket quarterfinals of the...
Club notes: May 13
May 11th, 2012
Encanto Garden ClubThe Encanto Garden Club met in April at Vines Italian Restaurante in Portales, which tied into a pilgrimage the club takes during the year. Club president...
On the shelves: May 13
May 11th, 2012
The following books are available at:Clovis-Carver Public Library “An Invisible Thread: The True Story of an 11-year-old Panhandler, a Bus...
Reunion: May 13
May 11th, 2012
Clovis High School class of 1948 met for a reunion in April. Nineteen of us enjoyed lunch at this spring get-together. There were 15 classmates and four mates. It is fun to remember the times back...
Senior calendar: May 13 -May 19
May 11th, 2012
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St., ClovisSunday: No dance at Los AbuelitosMonday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily activities, quilting and sewing; 1 p.m...
Quilting tips featured on show
May 11th, 2012
Information on tips for pet parents, a quilting technique called Easy Pieces and making a mixed media banner will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and no...
In search of ponies: Let’s view the world like children do
May 11th, 2012
The wind giveth and it taketh away.At any given time around here you’re likely to be on one end or the other of the wind equation — losing or receiving property.Sometimes...
McGee: Only a matter of time before we found Gene
May 11th, 2012
The grass was growing higher and higher in the yard of The Stucco Hacienda. The weeds leered at me. I hadn’t seen a goat-head yet, but I was sure it was only a matter of time.Here it w...
School menus: May 13 -May 19
May 11th, 2012
Clovis elementary schoolsMonday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. Lunch — Steak fingers, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn on the cob, ranch salad, fruit.Tuesda...
McGee: Finding Gene eases lawn care burden
May 11th, 2012
The grass was growing higher and higher in the yard of The Stucco Hacienda. The weeds leered at me. I hadn't seen a goat-head yet, but I was sure it was only a matter of time.Here it was no...
Engagements: May 13
May 11th, 2012
Cobb-TerryCraig and Kelly Cobb of Pampa, Texas, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Callie Sue Cobb, to Payton Cole Terry, son of Kendall and...
In search of ponies: Children see best part about being an animal
May 11th, 2012
The wind giveth and it taketh away.At any given time around here you're likely to be on one end or the other of the wind equation — losing or receiving property.Sometimes the g...
Never expect to bury next generation
May 11th, 2012
The Gearins, as a family, were scattered throughout the hills of eastern Ohio, between East Liverpool and Youngstown, and in another direction, to Steubenville. Their prominence, which was not base...
Let’s give thanks for moms
May 11th, 2012
Things my mom actually did in her adventurous life …• Sewed shirts from a pattern.• Invented the dookie bar.• Changed irrigation tubes fr...
Musical mural vandalized
May 11th, 2012
Steve DeLeon, owner of the Sports Angle, has a lot of classic items in his sports memorabilia story. But the music-themed mural on his building along Sixth Street might be its most recognizable pie...
Betts, Sievers notch wins for CHS
May 11th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — Oh, Clovis senior Kenny Betts will take the Class 5A discus title he won by a mere three-quarters of an inch on Friday, but a gold medal in shot put to...
PHS' Ledbetter wins 3A girls high jump
May 11th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — Portales did well on both sides in Class 3A state high jump on Friday at the University of New Mexico track facility.Junior Alex Ledbetter jumped a personal-best 5-feet,...
Top-ranked PHS falls into losers bracket
May 10th, 2012
RIO RANCHO — The top-seeded Portales Lady Rams couldn’t get past District 4-3A rival Lovington in Thursday’s Class 3A state softball quarterfinals at Rio Rancho High School, and n...
Maypole long-standing tradition
May 10th, 2012
With the Portales High School Maypole ceremonies approaching next week, Portales High seniors have been preparing to perform by making decorations for the 84-year-old tradition while practicing tra...
Couponer touts savings
May 10th, 2012
Every deal Magen Friend finds in newspaper inserts and online advertisements she clips with her spring action scissors and puts into a well-organized binder.
Their view: Horse slaughter would encourage over breeding
May 10th, 2012
Sen. Mary Jane Garcia, D-Doña Ana, doesn’t believe horse slaughter plants belong in New Mexico. Thanks to heart wrenching but honest exposes that have recently uncovered one aft...
Column: Change is only constant in world
May 10th, 2012
I have often heard the saying “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” This may sound like gratingly “touchy-feely, New Age” pablum, but I grudgingly admit it is true w...
Editorial: Take moment to remember pilot’s heroics
May 10th, 2012
In an age when remotely piloted aircraft are the hot topic, we welcomed this week’s reminder to air travelers and their families that pilots on board commercial aircraft can mean the differen...
EPCOG issues no surprise to officials
May 10th, 2012
Area officials said they were aware of Eastern Plains Council of Governments’ failure to comply with federal- and state-mandated annual audits, but believed the benefits of the agency outweig...
Albuquerque to headquarter Tres Amigas
May 10th, 2012
Tres Amigas has selected Albuquerque for its operations center and Rio Rancho for its backup center.New Mexico cities in the running included Clovis, Albuquerque, Rio Rancho and Belen. About...
Police blotter: May 11
May 10th, 2012
Portales police, sheriff and fire call logs:Wednesday• 10:15 a.m.: Caller reported juveniles throwing rocks, 1500 block of North Abilene....
My turn: Missing an old friend
May 10th, 2012
I miss my favorite entertainment companion. I have some great friends in Portales, who I have great times with, but there is one particular friend who appreciates certain venues with me, which othe...
Albuquerque chosen for Tres Amigas operations center
May 10th, 2012
Tres Amigas has selected Albuquerque for its operations center and Rio Rancho for its backup center.New Mexico cities in the running included Clovis, Albuquerque, Rio Rancho and Belen. About...
Rams beat Robertson to gain semis
May 10th, 2012
RIO RANCHO — Sometimes, numbers don’t add up.Like three being greater than six.Or one is better than five.But they added up to a 7-0 Portales lead over Las Vegas Ro...
Capitan edges Broncos for 1A state title
May 10th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — Floyd came tantalizingly close to a Class 1A state baseball championship on Friday.Capitan freshman Robert Miller had other ideas.
House panel backs $642 billion defense bill
May 10th, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Armed Services Committee on Thursday overwhelmingly backed a $642 billion defense bill that calls for construction of a missile defense site on the East Coast, res...
ENMU thrower finishes fourth
May 9th, 2012
Eastern New Mexico University senior Kassie Daugherty finished fourth in the discus during the Oliver Jackson Track and Field Meet, held Wednesday night at Gray Stadium at Abilene Christian Univers...
Lady Rams face district rivals in Rio Rancho
May 9th, 2012
Suffice it to say, the Lovington Lady Wildcats may have gotten Portales' attention the last time the teams met.Outscored by their District 4-3A rivals 38-7 in the first three meetings this...
EPCOG audits show financial mismanagement
May 9th, 2012
The first of seven government-mandated audits of the Eastern Plains Council of Government dating back to 2005 painted a picture of financial mismanagement and ineptitude that is likely to be repeat...
Xcel representatives talk growth, infrastructure
May 9th, 2012
Representatives from Xcel Energy on Wednesday held an informational meeting at the Clovis Civic Center, with about 50 business and civic leaders in attendance.The invitation-only event, know...
Making the grade
May 9th, 2012
More than a semester of practices, research and preparation will all come down to a 50-minute recital tonight that will determine Spencer O'Keefe's fate as a music student.
Proposed plant would hike fees
May 9th, 2012
The proposed construction of a new $7.8 million wastewater plant in Portales would cause Portales sewer fees to increase by 10 to 20 percent, according to Portales Public Works Director John DeSha....
Floyd moves on to 1A title game
May 9th, 2012
After the game, Floyd baseball coach Darwin Chenault had trouble remembering any particular hitting sequence that led to his team’s 7-4 victory over rival Melrose on Wednesday.
New Mexico chosen for Tres Amigas headquarters
May 9th, 2012
Tres Amigas has chosen New Mexico for its headquarters, according to a release from Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M.The location within New Mexico is still to be determined. New Mexico cities in t...
Ticket feature: Kicker Monster Truck Nationals this weekend
May 9th, 2012
Cycle City Promotions is offering another round of big trucks and a big show to match.
Press release: Lujan applauds decision to locate Tres Amigas headquart...
May 9th, 2012
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico's Third District applauded the recent decision by Tres Amigas, LLC to locate its headquarters in New Mexico. Tres Amigas was consi...
Portales alumni nominated for award
May 9th, 2012
Portales native and high school graduate Sunny Liu has been nominated for the Clauve Outstanding Senior Award at the University of New Mexico, according to a UNM press release.The award reco...
Police blotter — May 10
May 9th, 2012
Portales police, sheriff and fire call logs:Tuesday• 10:49 a.m.: Caller reported large commercial vehicles traveling at a high rate of speed, Kilgore and 18th....
My turn: Bon voyage to Miller moths
May 9th, 2012
I hope that historians will one day refer to this season as the Great Miller Plague of 2012. I hope this for two reasons: 1) because it fits, and 2) because I really, really don't ever want to see...
Fishing report — May 9
May 8th, 2012
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after t...
Their view: Obama administration targeting ag industry
May 8th, 2012
Matt Rush is a farmer and rancher from Dora and is the executive vice president of the New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau. He believes agriculture is being unfairly targeted by O...
Three crazes worth looking into
May 8th, 2012
For this week, I'd like to discuss a trio of crazes. I don't understand one, I look at the second with a different angle and the third is just a craze I'd like to see.• I don't get...
Bill first step to curbing abuses
May 8th, 2012
President Obama's high-profile signing Friday of an executive order to protect Post-9/11 GI Bill users from predatory practices of for-profit schools is viewed by veterans' service organizations...
Editorial: Obama taking too much credit for Osama raid
May 8th, 2012
Try as we might, we are unable to picture Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry Truman or Dwight D. Eisenhower spiking the ball at the end of World War II.The image of George H.W. Bush doing an end...
Lady Rams finish third in 1A-3A state golf
May 8th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — There wasn’t much chance that the Portales Lady Rams would move out of their third-place position — either up or down — in Tuesday’s final round of the C...
Buffs, Broncos meet in semifinals
May 8th, 2012
A couple of reasons exist for Floyd not wanting to see Melrose in the Class 1A baseball state semifinals today at Manzano High School in Albuquerque.“Well, you kind of like to stay awa...
Meetings watch: City council
May 8th, 2012
The Portales City Council met Tuesday evening for a special meeting. All city councilors attended except for city councilor Leo Lovett. They met for a little over an hour about personnel mat...
Class of 2012: Grad has musical aspirations
May 8th, 2012
The classroom is where Aric Serrano shines — not just academically, but as a teacher.
Press release: KENW-TV schedules online auction
May 8th, 2012
With over 1500 items to choose from, bidders will have fun bidding on merchandise and gift certificates during KENW-TV's 36th Annual Online Auction, which is scheduled for June 1st through the 10t...
Annual auction benefits KENW television
May 8th, 2012
The Portales affilate of the Public Broadcasting System is in the midst of auctioning off more than 1,500 donated items for its biggest fundraiser of the year.
Police blotter: May 9
May 8th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs:Monday• 10:11 a.m.: Caller reported an alarm, 1600 block of E. Spruce Street.&bu...
My turn: See you at the top
May 8th, 2012
I feel like I’ll be letting a good friend down this weekend. I’m usually the one you can count on, I try to be selfless.I’m not saying that I’ve never put myself firs...
Meetings watch: City council
May 7th, 2012
The Portales City Council will be holding a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Council Chambers at city hall to hold a closed session to discuss limited personnel matters....
Lady Rams solidly entrenched in third at state
May 7th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — The Portales Lady Rams appear to be pretty solidly entrenched in third place after the first round of the Class 1A-3A girls state golf tournament at the UNM championship golf co...
Rabies confirmed in Curry County skunk
May 7th, 2012
The first case of rabies since 2009 has been confirmed in Curry County.According to Dr. Paul Ettestad, New Mexico state veterinarian, a Curry County dog and four puppies were exposed to rabi...
Concert for a cause
May 7th, 2012
Two Portales preteens have performed together in their two-person band, Calico Moon, for almost three years, doing shows only for fundraisers, such as the Relay for Life.
Drought, groundwater plans on water board agenda
May 7th, 2012
A state-produced drought report and a proposal to pump ground water from the Fort Sumner area as an alternative to the Ute water project are the among the items that wil...
Police blotter: May 8
May 7th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs: Friday• 1:24 a.m.: Caller requested an ambulance, 2100 block of South Avenue A....
Dora news: May 8
May 7th, 2012
Last week for preschoolDora preschoolers will finish the 2011-2012 school year this week. Parents, please remember to check the lost and found for any of your child’s...
My turn: Comfortable sticking with tradition
May 7th, 2012
It doesn’t surprise you to hear me say I love tradition. As much as I love change and movement… I also love classics. Taking a close look at myself, I think I’m just comfortable...
Vixens cruise to sixth consecutive title
May 5th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — Fort Sumner girls coach Lisa McMath went into this weekend’s Class 1A girls state track meet knowing her squad would have a good chance to win its sixth team title in a ro...
Foxes return to top in 1A state track
May 5th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — Fort Sumner returned to the top after a two-year absence and Clovis Christian’s Kevin Naceanceno’s gold rush in the sprints included a state record in the 400 on Sat...
State small-school track results
May 5th, 2012
At UNM track stadium, AlbuqueraqueSaturday’s resultsClass 2A boysTeam standings: 1. Lordsburg 85; 2. T...
My turn: I believe in my philosophies
May 5th, 2012
Contrary to popular opinion, I am a “believer.”I believe:• If putting from 50 yards off the green becomes prohibited, I will stop golfing.• Most politicia...
Class of 2012: Grad planning future as educator
May 5th, 2012
Not much can come between 22-year-old Alisha Grinsteinner and her electric bass.
Cancer or no, Basketts fighting good fight
May 5th, 2012
April 19, 2011, was a Tuesday. It was also the day Hank Baskett Jr. went to a doctor's office in Lubbock to check on what everybody told him was pneumonia. Those two statements are not in dispute...
After rate hike, ENMU tuition still low
May 5th, 2012
John Bonner isn’t too bothered by the tuition increases at Eastern New Mexico University over the four years he’s been there.
Rams sweep Hot Springs, advance to quarterfinals
May 5th, 2012
Portales senior Jesus Acosta had trouble commanding his fastball early on in Saturday’s state round-of-16 game against Hot Springs.Fortunately, his curveball helped bail him out.
Lady Rams win district track crown
May 5th, 2012
RUIDOSO — The Portales Lady Rams will have to make a little more room on the bus for next week’s Class 3A state track meet in Albuquerque.PHS added 10 qualifiers in 11 events on...
Baskett: Time to move on
May 5th, 2012
Hank Baskett was a quarterback for the Clovis Wildcats when an Achilles injury knocked him out. He transitioned to wide receiver, and eventually found out he was good enough to do it for the New Me...
Corrections officer reflects on job
May 5th, 2012
Roosevelt County Detention Center officer Jo Corrales hesitated a moment as she pondered her job.
Police blotter: May 6
May 5th, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs:Thursday• 10:26 a.m.: Caller found stray kittens, 1000 block of South Boulder. &...
Their view: Farm Bill overlooks rural communities
May 5th, 2012
John Crabtree of the Center for Rural Affairs offers this view on the upcoming farm bill:Last week the Senate Agriculture Committee passed the first farm bill in decades that provides no fun...
Editorial: State support for higher education lacking
May 5th, 2012
President Barack Obama picked an easy — but important — issue to share with college students last week, including some at the University of Iowa.The interest rate on the popular...
Top-seeded Lady Rams roll
May 4th, 2012
The competition will definitely stiffen up for top-seeded Portales as the Lady Rams bid for their first Class 3A state softball title.That said, coach Robbie Crowley believes her squad is re...
Pitch perfect
May 4th, 2012
Clovis resident Len Santi was drafted by the New York Giants baseball team in 1940, but Uncle Sam had other plans. Santi, who was raised in New York, came to Clovis with the Air Force and helped bu...
School menus — May 6
May 4th, 2012
Clovis elementaryMonday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. Lunch — Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes w/gravy, ranch salad, fruit whip, whole wheat roll.Tuesday:...
Senior happenings — May 6
May 4th, 2012
La Casa Senior Center1120 Cameo St., ClovisSunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. dance at Friendship Senior CenterMonday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily activities, quil...
On the shelves — May 6
May 4th, 2012
The following books are available at:Clovis-Carver Public Library"The Family Handyman Home Improvement 2012" combines a year's worth of hints, tips, and advice f...
Cake decorating featured on show
May 4th, 2012
Information on making bolster pillows, decorating cakes and embellishing paper mache boxes will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and noon on Thursday. (All times a...
Club notes — May 6
May 4th, 2012
Curry County Extension ClubCurry County Extension Clubs leader training was held April 19 at the extension office with nine club members and four guests attending. Home economist Glenda Be...
Ancestor’s legacy fascinating
May 4th, 2012
The roots of my Maxwell ancestors won't leave me alone and that's a pretty cool thing.I don't actually believe in ghosts but on a trip to the heart of Texas to help my uncle celebrate his...
Vixens positioned for run at sixth title in row
May 4th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — The Fort Sumner Vixens appear well-positioned in their bid to win a sixth consecutive Class 1A girls state championship.
Average high school graduation rate drops in N.M.
May 4th, 2012
SANTA FE — New Mexico's statewide average high school graduation rate slipped to 63 percent last year, but the Public Education Department said Friday it had changed the graduation calculati...
Grand jury clears ex-city employee
May 4th, 2012
A former Clovis city employee will ask for his job back after a Curry County grand jury found no probable cause to proceed with embezzling charges, according to his attorney, Dan Lindsey.Gil...
Curry County fugitive nabbed during traffic stop
May 4th, 2012
A traffic stop to aid motorists in need yielded an arrest of a subject wanted for eight counts of criminal sexual penetration in Curry County.Marc Davila, 22, was arrested Sunday as a Luna C...
McGee: Pizza place closing remains mystery
May 4th, 2012
Every time I drive by the building where the pizza place used to be I chuckle. I still find it amazing that they packed everything up and moved out practically overnight last fall. I'm not mention...
In search of ponies: Mothers in animal kingdom have different methods
May 4th, 2012
They build homes, hunt, stand guard during nap time, comfort, nurture and scold.Sometimes they are the most gentle spirits, other times the most ferocious defenders, and often, a little of b...
City Pools opening for summer
May 4th, 2012
With the temperature heating up and school coming to a close, area outdoor public pools will be opening soon.The Portales city pool opens May 23 and Potter Park pool and Hillcrest Park splas...
Hounds' Welch second at LSC track event
May 3rd, 2012
Eastern New Mexico University junior William Welch is second after the first day of the men's decathlon at the Lone Star Conference Track and Field Championships in Commerce, Texas.Welch, f...
PHS hires Boys basketball coach
May 3rd, 2012
Portales stayed inside its program to find its new boys head basketball coach.Rick McBroom will succeed Mark Gallegos after serving under as six seasons as his assistant.Gallegos took...
Scoping the competition
May 3rd, 2012
When it comes to a 16-team playoff in New Mexico, some of the higher seeds aren't often familiar with the lower ones they'll have to play in the first round.
Religion column: God’s voice can be found in silence
May 3rd, 2012
“Be still and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth” (Psalm 46:10, KJV).Many voices compete for our attention. The demands of em...
ENMU faculty retiring
May 3rd, 2012
Eastern New Mexico University will be saying goodbye to some long-term faculty members this month as they retire from higher education and move on to fishing, traveling and quality family time....
State secretary of education tours Tucumcari Elementary
May 3rd, 2012
State Secretary of Education Hanna Skandera made an impromptu visit Thursday to Tucumcari Elementary School.
Portales entries bow out in state individual tennis
May 3rd, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — Portales' representatives in the Class 1A-3A girls and boys individual state tennis tournament each bowed out in quarterfinal matches on Thursday at the Jerry Cline Tennis Comp...
Their view: Senate bill good medicine for ailing Postal Service
May 3rd, 2012
Reed Anfinson, president of the National Newspaper Association, writes about the U.S. Postal Service dilema.Now that U.S. Senate has passed a bill, S 1789, to reform the ailing U.S. Postal S...
Clinton, LBJ mastered art of compromise
May 3rd, 2012
Few political observers have compared the 42nd president of the United States with the 36th.But what former President Bill Clinton intoned last week at West Texas A&M University well mig...
Self control best way to govern
May 3rd, 2012
Libertarianism is often described as the advocacy of maximum liberty and minimum government. The "maximum liberty" part is pretty easy to understand, once you really understand what liberty is. A...
Group offers divorce support
May 3rd, 2012
Laqueda Chaves once attended a class to get through a painful divorce. She now leads the class that put her on the road to recovery.
Meetings watch: County commission
May 3rd, 2012
In a special Roosevelt County Commission meeting today in the county courthouse, commissioners approved the renewal of a resolution declaring fire danger in Roosevelt County and the renewal of West...
My turn: Family time always fun
May 3rd, 2012
Spending time with my nieces and nephews is one of those simple things in life that has a tendency to brighten my day.I was really looking forward to my weekend last week, because I knew I w...
Police blotter: May 4
May 3rd, 2012
Samplings of Portales police, sheriff and fire call logs: Wednesday• 9 a.m.: Caller reported a dead cat under her house, 1300 block of North Abi...
Vehicle leak slows Cannon traffic
May 3rd, 2012
The Portales gate of Cannon Air Force Base on New Mexico Highway 467 was closed shortly before 10 a.m. today due to a substance found leaking from a vehicle, according to a press release on t...
Friday morning briefing: Cleaning up, free acting advice and Charlie B...
May 4th, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Friday briefing.Cleanup timeClovis’ annual Great American Cleanup picks up starting 8 a.m. Saturday at Parks and Recreatio...
My turn: Dora woman proves everybody can contribute
May 2nd, 2012
On the walls at Dora School last week were flyers that read, "Got food? Some don't."In the center was a photo of a young woman known very well to that school.Sarah Walker is a 20-y...
Floyd edges Gateway Christian
May 2nd, 2012
FLOYD — Floyd battled through the flu bug and a sixth-inning rally to edge Gateway Christian 5-4 on Lane Wallace's run-scoring single in the bottom of the seventh inning in Wednesday's Clas...
PHS doubles team wins in first round
May 2nd, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — Senior Kim Spotswood and junior Sabrina Montoya won their first-round doubles match on Wednesday in the Class 1A-3A state tournament at the Jerry Cline Tennis Complex.Spo...
Bears watching
May 2nd, 2012
If you're leaving Portales via U.S. 70, N.M. 206, or N.M. 467, you'll see Smokey Bear warning you about daily fire danger.Fire danger has been listed as extreme for a little over a year be...
Councilors speak out day later
May 2nd, 2012
Two Portales city councilors said Wednesday they feel Portales Police Chief Jeff Gill should have been disciplined based on a report critical of his administration.Councilors Antonio Salguer...
Ticket feature: Mariachi Mystery Tour new take on Beatles
May 2nd, 2012
For its final act of the 2011-12 Cultural Arts Series, Clovis Community College is presenting an altogether different view of four musicians from "Yesterday."
Thursday morning briefing: Spring sing, the Maypole's here and from s...
May 3rd, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Thursday briefing. Spring singSomething special at Eastern New Mexico University’s annual Spring Choral Concert 7 p....
Police blotter — May 3
May 2nd, 2012
Portales police, sheriff and fire call logs:Tuesday• 9:24 a.m.: Caller requested an ambulance for her heart racing, 1900 block South Avenue I....
Fishing report — May 2
May 1st, 2012
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after t...
Meetings watch: Portales City Council — May 1
May 1st, 2012
A supplemental report to Tuesday's Portales City Council meeting:The council took the following action:• Approved the city’s continued participation and m...
Draper, Spiller lead ENMU track teams
May 1st, 2012
CANYON, Texas — Senior Daniel Draper threw a season-best 210 feet, 5 inches to win men’s javelin and senior LaDawn Spiller earned an NCAA Division II provisional national qualifying mar...
Hounds add third California juco signee
May 1st, 2012
With most of the team’s top scorers lost to graduation, Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball coach Andrew Helton is continuing to hit the California junior college ranks in se...
Mayor commends chief on department turnaround
May 1st, 2012
Mayor Sharon King and Portales city council members praised the Portales Police Department and Chief Jeff Gill on Tuesday evening at their bi-monthly city council meeting in light of a 14-page repo...
Police blotter — May 2
May 1st, 2012
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs:Monday• 11:56 a.m.: Caller reported her son is not breath...
Business feature: Dawg Houze starts taxi service
May 1st, 2012
Clinton Smith considers himself a regular on weekends at the Dawg Houze bar in Portales.
Committee mulls growth planner duties
May 1st, 2012
The Local Growth Management Committee plans to hire a new regional growth planner. What's undecided is how much will be tasked to the planner when a contract is drawn up.Members of the LGMO...
Political filtering counter productive
May 1st, 2012
I go to Roger Ebert's website for movie reviews. I get his newsletter for interesting movie trailers. I came to his Facebook page Monday and got disappointment.It wasn't with Ebert (althou...
TRICARE fee hike still on table
May 1st, 2012
The House armed services subcommittee on military personnel has declined to give the Obama administration new authority it sought to phase in higher TRICARE fees on military retirees over the next...
Editorial: Plenty of blame to go around at Portales PD
May 1st, 2012
Portales Mayor Sharon King sees a review of the Portales Police Department as a "positive thing."Police Chief Jeff Gill contends, "The only issue I've found in this deal was that there w...
Letter to the editor: America as we know it is a thing of the past
May 1st, 2012
Recently I received the following email: "I am still praying for I believe it will be the end of America as we know it if Obama gets reelected."In response I wrote:America as we hav...
Wednesday morning briefing: Off the grid, no grumps and the circus com...
May 2nd, 2012
Good morning and welcome to the Wednesday briefing.Off the gridA Los Angeles-based production company is looking for off-beat communities, families or couples living...
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