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Aug. 31, 1975
August 31st, 2008
• Miniature Golf back-to-school hours began from 6-10 p.m. weekdays at 1115 W. Second St.• Tide king size box sold for $1.98 at Parkway Foods....
Greyhounds drop opener at Southern Nazarene
August 30th, 2008
BETHANY, Okla. — Junior running back Brandon Smith capped a 92-yard
drive with a go-ahead 1-yard touchdown plunge in the final minute of
the half, giving Southern Nazarene the lead for good S...
ENMU loses opener on road 16-9
August 30th, 2008
BETHANY, Okla. — Junior running back Brandon Smith capped a 92-yard drive with a go-ahead 1-yard touchdown plunge in the final minute of the half, giving Southern Nazarene the lead for good S...
Zia volleyball, soccer falls on the road
August 30th, 2008
SAN ANTONIO — The Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team hung close with its opponents Saturday, but the Zias were unable to break through in the season-opening St. Mary’s/Texas...
County manager plans jail changes
August 30th, 2008
Curry County Manager Lance Pyle said he plans to reveal an action plan for the adult detention center next week after he evaluates the recommendations of consultants.
The plan is being draft...
Anniversaries mark much more than dates
August 30th, 2008
It’s a bittersweet occasion but we’re going to remember it anyway because of its importance.
Earlier this week my parents would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary tog...
With racetrack hopes gone, Tucumcari gains from experience
August 30th, 2008
Tucumcari can only declare itself a winner this week, even though Raton was the chosen site for New Mexico’s last horse track and casino operation.
The reason is the community, inside...
There's always a time for wining
August 30th, 2008
You probably know by now that I am Italian, and I occasionally enjoy a good glass of wine. While I am not a professional wine connoisseur, I am going to share some basic tips, to help you pick a go...
Aug. 31, 2008 Court Dispositions
August 30th, 2008
The following dispositions were filed recently in Roosevelt County Magistrate Court. According to reports:
• David Capps, 23, was found guilty of the charge of driving unde...
Aug. 31, 2008 Police Blotter
August 30th, 2008
The following is a sampling of calls received over the past week by Portales Police dispatchers. According to the reports:
Monday
• At 10:40 a.m., a caller re...
Fair Results: Open Poultry
August 30th, 2008
Results from the Roosevelt County Fair Open Poultry Show:
• Audrey Campbell, 1st and Champion Bantam Male, Cochin; 2nd runner duck hen; 1st runner duck Hen; 1st Swedish duck hen....
Awards given at fair
August 30th, 2008
Johnny Ogden, awards master of ceremonies, led the awards presentations at the Roosevelt County Fair to a packed crowd Aug. 22. Business and individual supporters were present to hand out their buc...
Aug. 31, 2008 Library Books
August 30th, 2008
The following books are available at the Portales Public Library:Snoring Beauty by Bruce Hale, illustrated by Howard Fine“Long, long ago (about six hundred and two ye...
Expert: Artistry can be simple
August 30th, 2008
Information on craft painting techniques and preparing Indian and Mediterranean cuisine will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” noon Tuesday and 2 p.m. Saturday(All times are M...
Aug. 31, 2008 Community Calendar
August 30th, 2008
The Portales News-Tribune offers this space for community events. To submit or change an announcement, contact the Editorial Department at 356-4481 several days in advance. For Sunday’s pa...
Aug. 31, 2008 Births
August 30th, 2008
Tabor
Tae Wayne Tabor and Julieana Michelle Tabor were born June 18, 2008, to Ben and Veronica Tabor at University Medical Center in Lubbock.
He weighed 3 pounds, 12 ounces.
Aug. 31, 2008 Engagements
August 30th, 2008
Medina-Lucero
James and Nomie Medina of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Melissa A. Medina, to Michael J. Lucero, both of Clovis.
He i...
Aug. 31, 2008 Dora High News
August 30th, 2008
Labor Day weekSchool will not be in session Monday for Dora students and staff. School will be back in session Tuesday through Friday.VolleyballTuesday: Dora j...
Aug. 31, 2008 Portales Junior High News
August 30th, 2008
School closedPortales students and staff are out of school Monday in observance of Labor Day. Principal Steve Harris wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday. F...
Aug. 28 CSC Menu
August 30th, 2008
Community Services Center1100 Community WayMilk, coffee and tea served daily.Monday: Closed, Labor DayTuesday: Salmon patty, baked potato, s...
Hounds trail in weather-delayed game
August 30th, 2008
Bethany, Okla. — Southern Nazarene leads Eastern New Mexico University 10-7 early in the second half of a weather-interrupted game Saturday.At 8 p.m., the game had been delayed by light...
Friday area prep football roundup
August 30th, 2008
Fort Sumner 26, NMMI 7Impact: At Roswell, the visiting Foxes came within nine seconds of shutting out NMMI for the second consecutive year.Records: Fort Sumner 1-0, New Me...
Rams crush Robertson in road matchup
August 30th, 2008
LAS VEGAS — The Portales Rams combined a productive offense with a stingy defense to rout the suspension-weakened Robertson Cardinals 51-7 Friday night in the season-opener for both teams.
Lady Cats win; Cats post split
August 30th, 2008
ROSWELL — Junior Audrey Rodella scored three goals Friday as Clovis High’s girls downed Silver 4-2 in a quarterfinal match of a girls soccer tournament hosted by Roswell Goddard.
Hounds take new offense for road test
August 29th, 2008
Facing Eastern New Mexico University’s new spread offense in preseason practice has helped the Greyhounds’ defense.
Instead of working against the grind-it-out, triple-option as...
Prep football scores
August 29th, 2008
Dexter 7, Texico 0, susp.Farwell 9, Olton 7, susp.Melrose 52, Magdalena 16...
‘Most Wanted’ episode delayed
August 29th, 2008
Producers have decided to delay an America’s Most Wanted episode featuring this week’s escape from the Curry County Adult Detention Center.
District Attorney Matt Chandler said t...
Two killed in I-40 crash
August 29th, 2008
TUCUMCARI — Two people were killed Thursday night in a head-on collision when a driver of one of the vehicles was traveling in the wrong lane on Interstate 40, police said.
Jolene Bake...
Convicted sex offender charged in Tucumcari
August 29th, 2008
A convicted sex offender from Curry County has been charged with the criminal sexual penetration of a Tucumcari 9-year-old, according to a press release from the Tucumcari Police Department.
Sheriff: 'Four down, four to go'
August 29th, 2008
Victor Sotelo, the fourth escapee to be captured from Sunday’s jailbreak in Clovis, was apprehended late Thursday night in Albuquerque.
“We’re four down, four to go,”...
Jail escapee from Portales nabbed in Albuquerque
August 29th, 2008
A fourth escapee from Sunday's jailbreak in Clovis has been captured.
Victor Sotelo was caught about 11:45 p.m. on Thursday, according to District Attorney Matt Chandler.
Aug. 29, 1975
August 29th, 2008
Jerry Jeff Walker a top recording artist appeared at the Campus Union Ballroom at ENMU....
Analysis: Obama and Dems scored
August 28th, 2008
DENVER -- Barack Obama and the Democrats had their moment, and it was a quite a moment. Now America pivots to John McCain and the Republicans.
Midway through the rare back-to-b...
Parkgoers to help celebrate Oasis' 75th
August 28th, 2008
A hot dog dinner and star party will be held Saturday at Oasis State Park to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the New Mexico State Parks Service.
Oasis has been a part of New Mexico State P...
Mother of escapee arrested
August 28th, 2008
On Wednesday, the mother of a jail escapee made a public plea for her son to turn himself in to authorities. On Thursday, she was arrested on charges of harboring or aiding a felon.
Official...
ENMU runners face early test
August 28th, 2008
The Eastern New Mexico University cross country teams will get an early test today when they open the season in a triangular meet against Texas Tech and Wayland Baptist.
Tech will serve as t...
MSU-Billings downs Zias with late goal
August 28th, 2008
BILLINGS, Mont. — Sophomore midfielder Kourtney Hull scored in the 65th minute Thursday, lifting Fort Lewis to a season-opening 1-0 victory over Eastern New Mexico University in Montana State...
Baskett optimistic for third year
August 28th, 2008
PHILADELPHIA — Hank Baskett said players are never comfortable this time of year — when NFL teams make their cuts — not matter how long they’ve been in the league.
Ba...
Rams insist Robertson no trap game
August 28th, 2008
The Portales Rams have opened their season against the Robertson Cardinals each of the past two years, and they’ll do so again tonight in Las Vegas. But the team the Rams will face tonight do...
Coach says Clovis Invite field strongest ever
August 28th, 2008
Clovis High volleyball coach Darrel Ray feels the competition in this year’s Clovis invitational is stronger than ever.
Usual participants such Fort Sumner, Albuquerque Academy and St....
Wildcats honor former schoolmate
August 28th, 2008
The boy who might have always been a little too scrawny to play high school varsity football will be honored this season by his favorite football team.
In what would have been his senior yea...
Aug. 28, 1975
August 28th, 2008
White Line Fever, starring Jan-Michael Vincent, was showing at the Tower Theater....
Lady Rams infused with youth
August 28th, 2008
Many fans will recognize several faces as the 2008 Lady Ram volleyball team takes the court this season, but the unit has lost many pieces of the squad that won the New Mexico Class 3A state volley...
Escape details revealed
August 27th, 2008
Sunday’s escape from the Curry County jail took about seven hours to complete, was a collaborative effort between inmates in two pods and required access to a door that’s supposed to be...
Boot fund-raiser starts Thursday
August 27th, 2008
The boot is back.
The Portales Fire Department is starting its annual “Filling the Boot” fund-raiser.
Starting today, members of the department will be on Avenue C at the...
ENMU class highlighting green efforts
August 27th, 2008
A new fall class at Eastern New Mexico University is aiming to encourage students and Portales residents to eco-friendly habits.
Going Green is a class that will focus on informing individua...
ENMU readies for year of fine arts events
August 27th, 2008
Eastern New Mexico University’s Fall 2008 Fine Arts series kicks off Friday.
The series runs through the end of the fall semester, with the last event scheduled for Dec. 11.
The...
Aug. 27, 1975
August 27th, 2008
Freshmen lined up for fall semester registration at the P.E. complex this morning at ENMU....
Aug. 27, 2008 Floyd News
August 26th, 2008
Transitions
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Last week
Wednesday: Rose Rector, John Lee
Friday: Kendall Buzard
Monday: Laveta...
Five still at large from escape
August 26th, 2008
Multiple law enforcement agencies continued Tuesday evening to pursue leads on the whereabouts of five escaped Curry County inmates, according to Sheriff Matt Murray.
Law enforcement believe...
DA: Prisoner was due for transfer before escape
August 26th, 2008
Convicted killer Edward Salas was due to be transferred to the state’s Department of Corrections one day after he escaped from the Curry County jail, according to District Attorney Matt Chand...
Training center funds in omnibus bill
August 26th, 2008
The Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $8.1 million contract to complete construction of a flight simulator facility at Cannon Air Force Base, according to a release from U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici...
Road project ongoing
August 26th, 2008
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) continues the reconstruction of N.M. 206 south of Portales. Only one lane will be open to traffic while work is taking place, and motorists are a...
Memories keep Kids in the picture
August 26th, 2008
It just took five words. It killed a conversation, showed our differences and outlined our dependence on the superficial.
But a few months ago, those five words started a conversation,
showe...
Exposure to China's ills may be biggest Olympic victory
August 26th, 2008
The closing ceremonies were not quite as spectacular as the opening ceremonies. But they were spectacular enough, capping an Olympics that both from an athletic and a showmanship standpoint had to...
Aug. 26, 1975
August 26th, 2008
The Portales News-Tribune observed its 40th anniversary as the first daily newspaper in Portales....
Dora football begins second season
August 25th, 2008
As could be expected, in its inaugural season last year, the Dora Coyote 8-man football team was young. For their second campaign, they’re even younger.
Out of the Coyotes 27 pla...
Elida lands $10,000 energy grant
August 25th, 2008
Elida Municipal Schools received a $10,000 grant to fund educational programs and studies of renewable energy sources.
Elida was one of 45 schools in New Mexico to receive the grant.
...
Aug. 26, 2008 Blotter
August 25th, 2008
The following is a sample of calls received recently at the Portales Police Department’s dispatch unit.August 15• At 12:23 p.m., a caller reported phone harassme...
Aug. 26, 2008 ENMU Faculty/Staff Briefs
August 25th, 2008
Kayla Paulk reports that Broadway/film composer and conductor David Friedman auditioned about 10 of the best singers from VOICExperience in Orlando, Fla. Kayla, who is serving as a coach and...
Aug. 26, 2008 ENMU Briefs
August 25th, 2008
Faculty recital set for Friday
Eastern New Mexico University music faculty member Travis Erwin will perform at the Becky Sharp Auditorium in the College of Business Building at 7 p.m....
Mother of escapee wants safe ending
August 25th, 2008
The mother of an escaped inmate from the Curry County Adult Detention Center said Monday she is hoping her son will turn himself in to authorities.
Melody Carter of Hale Center, Texas, said...
Five Clovis escapees still at large
August 25th, 2008
Two of the eight inmates who escaped Sunday night from the Curry County Adult Detention Center were captured Monday night in Texas, according to officials.
Raynaldo Enriquez, 19, was capture...
Raton gets racino nod
August 25th, 2008
Though quite a bit of money was at stake in their bid to land a
racetrack in eastern New Mexico, Tucumcari representatives were
sportsmanlike Monday after getting the bad news.
The New Mexic...
Aug. 24, 1975
August 24th, 2008
Men’s bush jacket polyester and cotton, sizes S, M, L, & XL were on sale for $4.99 at JC Penny’s....
2008 Fair Results: Kids Day
August 24th, 2008
Roping Contest Place Child's Name Parents NameOverall Champion ...
Ram football scrimmages Hatch, Lady Ram soccer opens season
August 23rd, 2008
Third-year Portales Ram head football coach Andy Correll was pleased with his team’s performance Friday in a scrimmage against Hatch Valley in Alamogordo.The Ram first-team offense scor...
Former Hound ran in '72 Munich Games
August 23rd, 2008
Editor’s note: Freedom New Mexico is doing a series of articles on athletes with eastern New Mexico ties who participated in the Olympics.Former Eastern New Mexico University cros...
Go nuts in the kitchen
August 23rd, 2008
Information on cooking with peanut butter and preparing wild game will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” noon Tuesday and 2 p.m. Saturday. (All times Mountain)
Gayle St...
Aug. 24, 2008 CSC menu
August 23rd, 2008
Community Services Center
1100 Community Way, Portales
Lunch served 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m, Monday through Friday
Monday: Chili dog, parsley potatoes,...
Aug. 24, 2008 Floyd menus
August 23rd, 2008
Breakfast
Monday: Oatmeal, toast, juice, milk
Tuesday: Scrambled eggs, sausage patty, juice, milk.
Wednesday: Pancake/sausage on a stick, juice, mil...
Aug. 24, 2008 Elida School News
August 23rd, 2008
Honors
Congratulations to Janice Taylor. She has been chosen to participate in the University of New Mexico/New Mexico State Universit Cooperative Pharmacy Program.
Only 10 stu...
Aug. 24, 2008 Portales Junior High News
August 23rd, 2008
School opens smoothly
Principal Steve Harris thanks the students and their parents for their help in getting this school year is off to a great start. Each student received a packet o...
State officials: Fear of infant deaths at Clovis hospital unfounded
August 23rd, 2008
Any fears sparked by a recent cluster of infant death reports at Plains Regional Medical Center are unfounded, according to the state health department.
Dr. Alfredo Vigil, cabinet secr...
Aug. 24, 2008 Dora School News
August 23rd, 2008
Prize pigs praisedKit Pettigrew, Dora School FFA Sponsor, is pleased with results from the Roosevelt County Fair Pig Show, in which Dora students took these awards: Fourth-grader...
Independent congressional candidate shares profile
August 23rd, 2008
Carol Miller, one of two independent candidates running in the Nov. 4 general election for the 3rd U.S. Congressional District seat, said she believes the issues that face the state transcend parti...
Tucumcarians await Monday decision on racino location
August 23rd, 2008
The decision is due Monday.
All Quay County can do now is wait for members of the New Mexico Racing Commission to decide which of three proposals it will choose for the site of New Mex...
Aug. 24, 2008 Community Calendar
August 23rd, 2008
The Portales News-Tribune offers this space for community events. To submit or change an announcement, contact the Editorial Department at 356-4481 several days in advance. For Sunday’s pa...
Fed meddling may do more harm in foreclosure mess
August 23rd, 2008
Most of what Congress does is ill-advised. But when Congress is in a hurry to appear especially active and responsive to a perceived crisis, it is likely to go beyond ill-advised to downright boneh...
People always make our fair a success
August 23rd, 2008
Fair Board President Tim Allison stopped his chores in the dairy and beef barn Friday night to chase me down as I strolled through with camera at the ready.
He said he appreciated the...
Military medical coverage frustrating lately
August 23rd, 2008
I wish that I had something good to say about my experience with Tricare and military medicine, but today I don’t.
While I am fully aware that there are plenty of excellent physi...
Baskett catches pair of passes for Eagles
August 23rd, 2008
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Clovis’ Hank Baskett caught two passes for 15 yards Friday night as the Philadelphia Eagles beat the New England Patriots 27-17 in an NFL preseason game.
The...
Bookout reaches plea deal
August 22nd, 2008
Curry County Treasurer Rhonda Bookout entered a no-contest plea
Friday morning to a felony charge of tampering with public records. She
will serve 12 months unsupervised probation, according to her...
Tucumcari racetrack studies
August 22nd, 2008
The following reports were purchased by and prepared for Coronado Partners LLC, which hopes to bring a racetrack and casino to Tucumcari. The New Mexico Racing Commission is scheduled to make a...
2008 Fair Results: Animals
August 22nd, 2008
Division: Market Goat First Year Feeder Exhibitor Name PlaceCasey Faver 1Randal Craig 2Orrie Spinks 3Kynzi Creighton 4Tyler Richerson 5...
2008 Fair Results: Home Arts, 4-H
August 22nd, 2008
Division: Handiwork Class Exhibitor Name Place Special Placing0102 embroideered scarf Lillie Belle Toombs 1 0102 embroideered scarf Marjorie Legleiter...
Aug. 22, 1975
August 22nd, 2008
The school of music at ENMU sponsored a three-day music workshop that ended today; one instrument that was part of the workshop was a piano....
Local Briefs Aug. 22, 2008
August 21st, 2008
Police seek sign thief
The Portales Police Department is investigating the recent theft of political signs from various locations in the community, according to a PPD pre...
Events Calendar Aug. 22, 2008
August 21st, 2008
TodayRoosevelt County Fair — Roosevelt County Fairgrounds.
SaturdayPoker Run Rally — 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Harley Davidson. Tucumcari run destinati...
Life not always easy
August 21st, 2008
Someone has said, “If you never wanted to be hurt, move to a desert island and be a hermit.” Maybe you would never be hurt, but think of the loneliness. Missing the joy and ecstasy of l...
U.S. should avoid politics in Pakistan
August 21st, 2008
Perhaps the only reassuring aspect about conditions in Pakistan after the resignation Monday of former President Pervez Musharraf is that most authorities believe Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal i...
Aug. 21, 1975
August 21st, 2008
The Plains Inn is the only one of five liquor license recipients to meet all legal stipulations to begin selling alcohol; breaking a 57-year dry spell....
August 20, 1975
August 20th, 2008
• Hairspray is 79 cents for a 13 ounce can at Safeway.• Young ladies coordinate slacks are $7.97 at Gibsons Discount Center....
Ute Water authority mulls status
August 20th, 2008
Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority members revisited a change first considered in 2007 — moving to a true utility authority.
Scott Verhines, Ute Water Project Manager, gave...
Local Briefs Aug. 21, 2008
August 20th, 2008
Habitat to open ReStore
Habitat for Humanity of Roosevelt and Curry Counties will open its ReStore at 308 N. Main in Portales with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a...
Events Calendar Aug. 21, 2008
August 20th, 2008
TodayRoosevelt County Fair — Roosevelt County Fairgrounds.
FridayRoosevelt County Fair — Roosevelt County Fairgrounds.
Saturday
County fair offers entertainment
August 20th, 2008
The Roosevelt County Fair has an array of live entertainment available.
The week’s entertainment includes bands such as Blackwater and the
Fireballs. It culminates Saturday with Arenac...
2008 Fair results through noon Thursday
August 20th, 2008
Division: Handiwork Class Exhibitor Name Place Special Placing0102 embroideered scarf Lillie Belle Toombs 1 0102 embroideered scarf Marjorie Legleiter...
Economic development update shared
August 19th, 2008
After a little more than nine months on the job as economic development director, Greg Fisher gave a progress report at Tuesday’s city council meeting.
“Really what this ef...
Physician recruitment top priority for hospital officials
August 19th, 2008
Physician recruitment was on the minds of those attending Tuesday’s Roosevelt General Hospital board meeting.
With seven physicians in Portales utilizing RGH, Administrator James...
County approves RGH sole provider funds
August 19th, 2008
The Roosevelt County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday in their regular meeting, to approve the supplemental sole community fund request for Roosevelt General Hospital.
...
Local Briefs Aug. 20, 2008
August 19th, 2008
Ortega elected Municipal League VP
Portales Mayor Orlando Ortega Jr. was elected vice president of the New Mexico Municipal League on Thursday during the organization’s an...
Events Calendar Aug. 20, 2008
August 19th, 2008
TodayAARP Driver Safety program — 8 a.m. to noon, Community Service CenterRoosevelt County Fair — Roosevelt County Fairgrounds.Women’s Community Prayer Al...
Democrats could provide fireworks in Denver
August 19th, 2008
The Democrats’ nominating convention in Denver at the end of the month is shaping up to be more interesting than the scripted-for-television displays of party unity these dreary affairs have...
Why can't Canton be our caper?
August 19th, 2008
I don’t know if I should call them Cantonians or Cantonese. No matter. Whatever they’re called, they aren’t getting the joke.
For the last month, Comedy Central fake news c...
Aug. 19, 1975
August 19th, 2008
• "Waldo Pepper" starring Robert Redford plays at the Tower, adults are $1.50 and children $1...
County doused but still lagging in annual moisture
August 18th, 2008
The parched landscape across Roosevelt County received some relief in the form of rain over the last week.
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque reported 1.32 inches of rain Sund...
Clovis convenience store robbed
August 18th, 2008
A Clovis convenience store was robbed at gunpoint Sunday afternoon, according to Clovis police.
Just before 5 p.m. a male suspect pointed a gun at a clerk at the Allsup’s at 14th...
ENMU Briefs Aug. 19, 2008
August 18th, 2008
Employee/Alumni BriefsManuel Varela, professor of biology, has been selected for the 2009 Edition of “Who’s Who in America.”Peggy Hardman
Events Calendar Aug. 19, 2008
August 18th, 2008
TodayRoosevelt County Commission meeting — 9 a.m., commissioners roomRoosevelt General Hospital board meeting — 11:30, RGH conference roomRoosevelt County Fair...
U.S. Attorney to seek death penalty for shooting of Causey rancher
August 18th, 2008
The U.S. Attorney’s Office says it will seek the death penalty for a member of the Aryan Brotherhood who is charged with fatally shooting a 71-year-old rancher in Roosevelt County.
Weather Service: More rain coming
August 18th, 2008
In the last three days, the Clovis area has received almost 4-inches of rain, more than half the amount of total rainfall through July.
According to the National Weather Service in...
Tucumcari hammer thrower fails to reach finals
August 17th, 2008
U.S. Olympic hammer thrower Amber Campbell failed to qualify for the medal round late Sunday night in Beijing.
Campbell, who lived in Tucumcari from 1983 to 1995, finished 21
Aug. 17, 1975
August 17th, 2008
• Jack Scott head football coach of the ENMU Greyhounds reports 87 players met today at the team meeting which included 28 returning letterman....
China takes Olympic fakery to sad extremes
August 16th, 2008
There have certainly been some genuinely thrilling moments so far at the Beijing Olympics, including a few that didn’t involve Michael Phelps. What is mildly troubling is how many of th...
Revamped downtown could benefit city
August 16th, 2008
It happened downtown.
That’s a line Portales MainStreet folks are hoping we’ll all hear a lot more often in the future. The passion this group of citizens displays toward t...
Accepting lack of control a big challenge
August 16th, 2008
I am trying to learn one thing as I grow older. Yes, even I attempt to grasp higher truths, and these are not tips to be a better cook or crafty mom because they are impossible tasks for my incapab...
Schools ready to open Monday
August 16th, 2008
As another school year looms for Portales Municipal Schools, students and teachers seem ready, and most Portales area schools hosted open house on Friday.
School starts Monday for grad...
Portales elementary principals do shuffle
August 16th, 2008
One of the most notable changes in Portales schools head back to class Monday will be a principal shuffle in the elementary schools.
School officials hope the changes, triggered by the...
EPCOG subject of investigation
August 16th, 2008
A federal investigation is under way into the embezzlement of funds being managed through the Eastern Plains Council of Governments.
EPCOG Deputy Executive Director Nick Brady said con...
Events Calendar Aug. 17, 2008
August 16th, 2008
TodayHunter education course — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Memorial Building. Information: 760-2089 to pre-register.Roosevelt County Fair booth setup — 1-5 p.m., fairgrounds
Aug. 17, 2008 Library Books
August 16th, 2008
The following books are now available at the Portales Public Library:My Husband’s SweetheartsBy: Bridget AsherWhen Lucy discovered that her charming, cheating h...
Aug. 17, 2008 CSC Menu
August 16th, 2008
Monday: Frito pie, pinto beans, lettuce/tomatoes/onions, angel food cake, apricots
Tuesday: King ranch chicken, corn, spanish rice, salad/dressing, cottage cheese, pears
Aug. 17, 2008 Dora School News
August 16th, 2008
Football scrimmageCoach Pablo Pena and the Dora football teams will travel to Logan on Aug. 23 for scrimmage. The junior varsity will play at 4 p.m. and the varsity at 7 p.m.&nbs...
Aug. 17, 2008 PHS Counselors
August 16th, 2008
School begins at Portales High School on Monday for high school students. PHS students will be released early from school 1 p.m. Friday.
Athletics
Portales...
Aug. 17, 2008 Floyd School Menus
August 16th, 2008
Monday breakfast: French toast sticks, juice, milk
Tuesday breakfast: Quesadilla, juice, milk
Wednesday breakfast: Ham ‘n cheese hot pocket, juice, mi...
Aug. 17, 2008 Club Notes
August 16th, 2008
Altrusa
Altrusa Int’l. Inc. of Portales met Monday in the Sandia Room at the Eastern New Mexico University Campus Union Building with 25 members and three guests present.
Aug. 17, 2008 Community Calendar
August 16th, 2008
The Portales News-Tribune offers this space for community events. To submit or change an announcement, contact the Editorial Department at 356-4481 several days in advance. For Sunday’s pa...
Aug. 17, 2008 Engagements
August 16th, 2008
Chuck and Rachael Brown of Lubbock announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Danielle Brown of Clovis to Teofilo J. Rodriguez of Portales, son of Teofilo and Inez Rodriguez...
Aug. 17, 2008 Births
August 16th, 2008
Adriana Danielle Baca-Ornelas was born July 9, 2008 to Pita Baca and Danny Ornelas of Portales at University Medical Center in Lubbock.
She weighed 2 pounds, 13 ounces.
She has three...
Severe thunderstorm causes damage in Logan
August 16th, 2008
Logan was cleaning up Saturday after a violent thunderstorm produced damage around the community.
At 8:58 p.m. Friday the National Weather Service in Albuquerque received a report of...
Magistrate Court Dispositions Aug. 17, 2008
August 16th, 2008
The following dispositions have been filed in Roosevelt County Magistrate Court. According to the reports:• Kendra Mathews, 30, pleaded guilty to the charges of open container, no...
Police Blotter Aug. 17, 2008
August 16th, 2008
The following is a sampling of calls to Portales police dispatch over the last two weeks. According to the reports:Aug. 2• At 7:33 a.m., a caller reported an attempted...
Cherries and seafood featured
August 16th, 2008
Information on cooking with cherries and preparing seafood will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” noon Tuesday and 2:30 p.m. Saturday.
Registered dietitian Pat Ba...
Public notices available on Web
August 15th, 2008
Public notices from around New Mexico are now available on a single Web site:
http://www.publicnoticeads.com/NM
The site was set up by the state’s newspaper publishers through t...
Cities to share tourism dollars
August 15th, 2008
About 145 New Mexico non-profit organizations and governmental entities will share more than $1 million awarded through the New Mexico Tourism Department’s annual Cooperative Marketing Progra...
Five indicted on burglary charges
August 15th, 2008
A Curry County grand jury indicted five people Friday for a July 28
home invasion burglary in Clovis, according to a press rlease from the
district attorney’s office.
Indicted were:
Candidates participate in league forum
August 15th, 2008
U.S. Reps. Steve Pearce, R-N.M. and Tom Udall, D-N.M., offered
different takes on how the federal government could help municipalities
with issues such as water and infrastructure during a forum Fr...
City feels conference's economic impact
August 15th, 2008
Jim Clark didn’t notice too many new customers in the two Clovis restaurants he owns, but he just needed to see Clovis’ streets to know the impact of the New Mexico Municipal League.
Mother of four dies in crash
August 15th, 2008
A 22-year-old Clovis mother of four died in a single-vehicle crash Friday on U.S. Highway 60 east of Vaughn, according to state police.
Suzanne M. Urioste died at the scene of the crash arou...
Detention center officer arrested
August 15th, 2008
A Curry County Adult Detention Center officer was arrested Thursday in connection with an investigation into drug smuggling at the jail, according to the Curry County Sheriff’s Office.
Weather service issues flash flood watch
August 15th, 2008
With thunderstorms expected today and Saturday, the National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for areas of the Eastern Plains.
Quay, Roosevelt and Curry counties, as well...
Aug. 15, 1975
August 15th, 2008
• Teacher of the year David Jenkins of Portales High School is shown in a photo receiving the Distributive Education Teacher of the year award....
Pickens’ company offers area officials water
August 14th, 2008
T. Boone Pickens, one of the country’s wealthiest and most well-known oil men, is selling something else in the ground — water.
Representatives of Pickens’ comp...
Cotton Extravaganza going strong
August 14th, 2008
It’s a tradition that is more than 30 years old and is defying state-wide trends with a resurgence, organizers say.
Roosevelt County’s Cotton Extravaganza Fashion Show at 6...
City officials talk finance
August 14th, 2008
Whether it’s the Hull Street overpass, the Portales wastewater plant or a patch of Tucumcari Boulevard, chances are something needs replacing in a New Mexico community.
Infrastru...
Alleged Clovis shoplifter run over by her getaway car
August 14th, 2008
A woman trying to steal liquor was run over by her getaway car on Wednesday afternoon, according to Clovis police.
A woman ran from a North Prince Street store with several bottles of...
Events Calendar Aug. 15, 2008
August 14th, 2008
TodayPortales High School Back-to-School Carnival — 1-5 p.m., PHS groundsSt. Helen Fiesta — 7 p.m., Barbecue dinner, silent auction, parish hall
Satur...
Edwards likely won’t recover political career
August 14th, 2008
It has been a few days since John Edwards went on national television to admit an extramarital affair.
While the passage of time has calmed some of the tumult surrounding this latest s...
Re-examining propaganda years later
August 14th, 2008
PRAGUE, Czech Republic — In 1953 I was smuggled out of Hungary by a professional “flesh peddler” (as Time magazine called these extremely helpful people) and landed, for three yea...
Cowboys prove they’re rough and ready
August 14th, 2008
Sheryl Crow, a popular pop singer, made headlines in 2007 by proposing a method to waste less natural resources. It made us cowboys look environmentally ahead of our time:A purist globa...
Aug. 14, 1975
August 14th, 2008
• Tidal Wave plays at the Varsity Drive In Theatre starring Ben Gazzara.• A 1969 Vista Cruiser fully loaded with air, luggage rack, and trailer hitch is priced at $1,400 at Qu...
City league tryouts set for Saturday
August 13th, 2008
The Portales City League will be holding tryouts for football Saturday at City Park.
The tryouts will begin at 9 a.m. for the junior league (third and fourth grade) and 1 p.m. for the senior...
Melrose firefighters upset over comments
August 13th, 2008
The Melrose Fire Department is in upheaval after the village mayor and police chief publicly criticized the department’s handling of criminal allegations against a volunteer firefighter.
...
KENW plans to air forum
August 13th, 2008
Eastern New Mexico University’s KENW-TV will broadcast a live New Mexico candidate forum on Friday.
The 90-minute forum, hosted by Lorene Mills, of Santa Fe, is scheduled for 8:3...
Municipal conference under way in Clovis
August 13th, 2008
As students-to-be filled the registration lines at Clovis Community College, education was already going on at the school.
Dignitaries were doing the learning, as they soaked in policy...
Events Calendar Aug. 14, 2008
August 13th, 2008
TodayRural Bookmobile — 9-10 a.m., Pep Post OfficeRural Bookmobile — 10:30-11:30 a.m., Causey Post OfficeRural Bookmobile — 1:30-2:30 p.m., Elida Post Off...
Racing commission to announce decision Aug. 25
August 13th, 2008
The New Mexico Racing Commission will announce which city will receive the state’s sixth racing license at 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 25 at its Albuquerque offices, according to an officials from...
Racetrack announcement due Aug. 25
August 13th, 2008
The site of New Mexico’s newest racetrack will be announced at 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 25.
New Mexico racing commissioners provided the date during Wednesday’s meeting in Santa F...
Aug.13, 1975
August 13th, 2008
The Portales Junior High School remodeled each classroom and finished it with burlap texture and particle board from floor to ceiling and each classroom had a single window....
New coach for veteran Dora team
August 12th, 2008
DORA — The faces you’ll see on the court for Dora volleyball games this season will be familiar, even if the face you see on the bench is not.
Portales High S...
Curry County children ill from E. coli bacteria
August 12th, 2008
Three children in Curry County are recovering from a bacterial gastrointestinal illness caused by E. coli bacteria, according to a state Department of Health press release.
The cases a...
Ronald McDonald House marking 25th anniversary
August 12th, 2008
More than 7,500 families have stayed at the Ronald McDonald House of Amarillo since it opened in 1983, including several hundred from Clovis and Portales, according to House executive director Jan...
Floyd News Aug. 13, 2008
August 12th, 2008
Transitions
Birthdays and anniversariesSaturday — Chris DuncanSunday — Jason PotterUpcoming Events
• S...
Local Briefs Aug. 13, 2008
August 12th, 2008
Singles adult fellowship lunch set
The adult singles of the First United Methodist Church are planning a Dutch treat lunch at noon Sunday at Pizza Hut in Portales, according to...
Events Calendar Aug. 13, 2008
August 12th, 2008
TodayBlood Drive — 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Portales National Bank, 109 E. Second St., Portales. Information: 356-6601 ext. 251.Rural Bookmobile — 9 a.m. Melrose Seni...
U.S. action should be limited to bluster at Russian war
August 12th, 2008
The still-small but dangerous war that broke out over the weekend between Georgia and Russia is the culmination of decades of mutual hostility fed by centuries of acrimonious history remembered con...
It’s hard to defend John Edwards now
August 12th, 2008
It was easy to defend John Edwards. His message of two Americas — one for rich people he was thankful to be in, and one that just didn’t work for anybody else — was easy to believ...
Volunteers will test new retirement plan
August 12th, 2008
A Pentagon study recommends a complex four-part retirement plan be tested on a few thousand military volunteers to verify it would be a more equitable, flexible and efficient system than the prized...
Aug. 12, 1975
August 12th, 2008
Children of non-commissioned officers at Kirtland Air Force Base visited Portales; guests of Farm Bureau and met with Mayor Mike Brown while spending three nights and two days at farms in the Porta...
Sports Briefs
August 11th, 2008
Golf tourney to honor late motherJustin Liles, an employee at Eastern New Mexico University, is hosting a golf tournament in honor of his mother Saturday morning at the Tucumcari Munic...
49th Douglas Stone Memorial Tournament results
August 11th, 2008
Championship Flight1. Howl/Bergman 66 65 62 1932. Archibeque/Sanchez 68 63&nb...
Bids let for new school
August 11th, 2008
The Portales Municipal Schools Board of Education approved the construction of a new $14 million school building.
The board awarded the bid for the new elementary school to the W...
Golden Library Web site recognized
August 11th, 2008
The Golden Library Web site at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales has been selected as the College Library Website of the Month for August 2008 by the Communications Committee of Academic Co...
ENMU Briefs Aug. 12, 2008
August 11th, 2008
Employee/Alumni Briefs
Michael F. Shaughnessy was recently interviewed by Roya Klingner of Germany. The interview was posted at http://www.begabungsforum.de/viewto...
Local Briefs Aug. 12, 2008
August 11th, 2008
City offices closed for funeral
Portales city offices will close shortly before 10 a.m. today so that employees may attend the funeral of longtime Portales police officer...
Events Calendar Aug. 12, 2008
August 11th, 2008
TodayBlood Drive — 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Portales National Bank, 109 E. Second St., Portales. Information: 356-6601 ext. 251.Rural Bookmobile — 9 a.m. Melrose Seni...
National Weather Service issues severe thunderstorm warning
August 10th, 2008
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for northern Roosevelt County until 9:15 p.m.
At 8:05 p.m. radar indicated a line of severe storms locate...
Aug. 10, 1975
August 9th, 2008
• City manager West and T.R. Tucker inspected an exploratory digging today at the cemetery.• Sanitary Barber Shop at 109 West Second has regular haircuts at $3.
AARP program targets safer senior drivers
August 9th, 2008
The numbers aren’t good when it comes to senior drivers, and the AARP is doing their best to change that, especially in Roosevelt and Curry County.
Safe Driver classes are usuall...
Prairie chicken hunts on hold
August 9th, 2008
SANTA FE — The heads of the state Game and Fish Department and the Game Commission have decided to hold off on issuing hunting permits for the lesser prairie chicken, a longtime candidate for...
Municipal League conference in Clovis
August 9th, 2008
Peggy Tedford normally doesn’t have a problem filling her hotel, as she estimates all 69 rooms at the Fairfield Inn and Suites are booked four days per week.
This week, she&rsquo...
Summer Wine Fest on tap
August 9th, 2008
Portales will get a taste of New Mexico Friday during Portales MainStreet’s annual Summer Wine Fest.
A fundraiser for the non-profit organization, the event, cosponsored by First...
Local Briefs Aug. 10, 2008
August 9th, 2008
Hunter course scheduled
New Mexico Hunter Education has scheduled a hunter education course from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Memorial Building, 200 E. Sev...
Events Calendar Aug. 10, 2008
August 9th, 2008
TodayOld Timer Weekend — Melrose, parade, country western musical, chuck wagon cook-off. Contact: Randy Leslie 714-4294.
MondayCurry County Fair —...
Government doesn’t belong in Pickens’ energy scheme
August 9th, 2008
What we like most about T. Boone Pickens’ grand scheme for meeting America’s insatiable energy appetite and reducing the reliance on unfriendly foreign sources of oil is his willingness...
Stuck in the ‘50s not a bad work ethic
August 9th, 2008
The sight of a neighbor cutting his grass with an old-fashion push mower the other day immediately brought back memories of another neighbor — Clay Blue
Mr. Blue lived next door...
Breastfeeding best left to mother’s judgement
August 9th, 2008
I am not a show-your-boob-while-you-breastfeed type of mom. But I respect anyone’s personal style, full view, partial view or no view at all. The way a mom decides to breastfeed her child is...
Aug. 10, 2008 Creative Living
August 9th, 2008
Information on easy-to-make gift ideas, making “lite” desserts, and exercise and diabetes will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at noon on Tuesday and at 2 p.m. o...
Aug. 10, 2008 Library Books
August 9th, 2008
The following books are available at the Portales Public Library:
Altered Style : Sewing & Embellishing Wearable Fashions by Stephanie Kimura.
Gone are the days of b...
Aug. 10, 2008 PHS Counselors
August 9th, 2008
School begins Aug. 15
School begins at Portales High School on Aug. 15 for all 9–12 grade students. All students new to PHS as well as incoming freshmen will have an orientation...
Aug. 10, 2008 Community Calendar
August 9th, 2008
The Portales News-Tribune offers this space for community events. To submit or change an announcement, contact the Editorial Department at 356-4481 several days in advance. For Sunday’s pa...
Aug. 10, 2008 Weddings
August 9th, 2008
Acree-Tucker
Julia Anastasia Acree of Portales and Chance William Tucker of Portales were joined in marriage June 28, 2008 at First Baptist Church in Portales.
Brother Steve Sm...
Aug. 10, 2008 Dora School News
August 9th, 2008
Road work cautionThe administration of Dora Schools would like to caution staff and students to prepare for road work along N.M. 206. Delays along your route to school may require leav...
Aug. 10, 2008 Births
August 9th, 2008
Smith
David Henry Smith was born July 31, 2008 to Sam and Desiree Smith of Portales at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He weighed 5 pounds, 15 ounces.
Grandpar...
Aug. 10, 2008 CSC Menu
August 9th, 2008
Community Services Center, 1100 Community Way, Portales
Lunch served 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m, Monday through Friday
Monday: Hamburger macaroni, green beans, corn, apr...
County roadwork slated through October
August 8th, 2008
Curry County will be chip sealing Curry Road H between Curry Roads 13 and 14 and streets in the J.R. Shumate subdivision through the end of October, according to a press release from the county roa...
Beatlemania hits Tucumcari Thursday
August 8th, 2008
Paul McCartney visited an antique shop and restaurant on Thursday, according to customers and store owners.
McCartney and a lady friend visited with Ruth Daniel at her shop, Things, on Route...
Rotary governor to visit region
August 8th, 2008
The governor of Rotary District 5520 will make an official visit to
the Rotary Clubs of Clovis, Melrose and Texico/Farwell this week.
Gov. Tom Lindsay, a Deming real estate business owner an...
Aug. 8, 1975
August 7th, 2008
EL Combo Madrid a Spanish rock and country western group which included three brothers and a cousin played tonight at the Community Services Center in a fundraiser. The charge was 50 cents....
ENMU adopts reporting system
August 7th, 2008
It’s not exactly No Child Left Behind, but it will provide an accountability report card for the nation’s colleges.
Eastern New Mexico University has joined the other four-...
Curry detention officer arrested
August 7th, 2008
A detention officer at the Curry County Adult Detention Center was arrested Thursday afternoon for smuggling narcotics and other contraband items into the jail, according to the Curry County Sherif...
Events Calendar Aug. 8, 2008
August 7th, 2008
TodayOld Timer Weekend — Melrose, parade, country western musical, chuck wagon cook-off. Contact: Randy Leslie 714-4294.Cannon Appreciation Day — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Un...
Death of Doha Round not end of world for trade
August 7th, 2008
The final failure of the so-called Doha Round of multilateral trade negotiations last month has been described as a crisis in trade policy and even in the headline to a Wall Street Journal editoria...
Churches should determine marriage rules
August 7th, 2008
According to a local pastor, the 5.4 magnitude earthquake that hit Southern California last week was not just one of those typical seismic events that take place with some regularity in these parts...
Elida nearing first football game
August 7th, 2008
ELIDA — At least 14 Elida boys will gather on the football practice field Monday afternoon for the first time in school history.
One year after fellow Roosevelt County school Dor...
Aug. 7, 1975
August 7th, 2008
• "Mission Impossible" showed on TV channel 4 ABC at 9:45 p.m.• Tastee Freeze Family Restaurant has a 40 cent sundae special on Saturday and Sunday with any dinner....
Aug. 6, 1975
August 6th, 2008
• Protect shave cream regular or lime scent in an 11 ounce can is on sale for 79 cents at Portales Drug. • "Benji" plays at the Tower Theater....
Three charged in Portales home robberies
August 6th, 2008
Portales police have charged three of the five suspects they say are connected with a pair of armed home invasions in Portales late last month.
Jeremy Enriquez, 19, Mark Aragon, 15, an...
Hounds have 'chip on their shoulder'
August 6th, 2008
Mark Ribaudo admits he’s a little more than annoyed, and it has him fired up.
The fourth-year Eastern New Mexico University football coach said he was none too happy to see the G...
Window shooting spree reported
August 6th, 2008
Portales police are investigating a window shooting spree that occurred late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning.
Officers have taken 15 criminal damage reports from residents wh...
Events Calendar Aug. 7, 2008
August 6th, 2008
FridayOld Timer Weekend — Melrose, parade, country western musical, chuck wagon cook-off. Contact: Randy Leslie 714-4294.Field Community Reunion — Visiting 1 p.m., pr...
County commission hopes caliche crushing contract will be a fuel saver
August 5th, 2008
Roosevelt County commissioners approved a bid for on-site at the pit caliche crusher services at their regular meeting Tuesday in an effort to save on fuel.
County Manager Charlene Har...
County gets disaster declaration
August 5th, 2008
The U.S. Department of Agriculture on July 30 declared 31 New Mexico counties as disaster areas including Curry, Quay and Roosevelt counties because of persisting drought conditions, according to a...
Floyd News Aug. 6, 2008
August 5th, 2008
TransitionsBirthdays and AnniversariesThursday — Ilene BeardSunday — Joe and Ethel Standefer (1956); Louise ThetfordUpcoming Events
Events Calendar Aug. 6, 2008
August 5th, 2008
TodayU.S. Congressional District 3 candidate forum — 5-7 p.m. Clovis Civic Center.Back to School Safari party and health fair — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lincoln Jackson Fami...
Border patrol agents’ trial not about immigration
August 5th, 2008
The case of Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean — Border Patrol agents in Texas convicted in 2006 of shooting an illegal-immigrant drug smuggler as he headed back toward Mexico, and sentenced to 1...
National debate no substitute in Senate race
August 5th, 2008
Since last November, both Tom Udall and Steve Pearce have been racing toward this November, and the election for the Senate seat left vacant by Pete Domenici’s retirement.
They&r...
Musician/congressman moves disability bill forward
August 5th, 2008
Disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs would reach veterans sooner, and with special swiftness for severely wounded veterans and their families, under legislation to upgrad...
Euthanasia considered for wild horse control
August 4th, 2008
At its June 30 meeting in Reno, Nev. The Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board announced it was considering euthanasia as a way to reduce wild horse populations.
At a price tag of $21.9...
Events Calendar Aug. 5, 2008
August 4th, 2008
TodayRoosevelt County Commissioners meeting — 9 a.m. commissioners room, Roosevelt County CourthousePortales City Council meeting — 7 p.m., city hall
...
Dora roper wins NHSFR short round
August 4th, 2008
Dora junior calf-roper Jessie Clark defeated over 160 other competitors in winning the short round late last month at the National High School Finals rodeo in Farmington.
“It&rsq...
Amarillo man dies in Clovis crash
August 4th, 2008
A 26-year-old Amarillo man died Monday morning following a three-vehicle crash on East Mabry Drive in Clovis.
Donnie Burris died during helicopter transport to a Lubbock hospital for t...
August 3, 1952
August 3rd, 2008
A Chrome Master Dark Eyes alarm clock was $2.85 with bonus $1 coupon at Portales Drug....
Aug. 3, 2008 Engagements
August 2nd, 2008
Young/Leonhardt
Jim and Sherrie Croft of Clovis and James and Sylvia Young of Farmington announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Christine Young of Clovis,...
Aug. 3, 2008 Library Books
August 2nd, 2008
The following books are available at the Portales Public Library:Keeping Corner by Kashmira ShethFrom her engagement at age 2 to her wedding at age 9, young Leela’s f...
Aug. 3, 2008 Organizations
August 2nd, 2008
ALTRUSA
Altrusa International of Portales met on Monday in the Sandia Room at the ENMU Campus Union Building with 23 members and 3 guests present. Vaunceil Turnbough, president, presi...
Program features peanuts
August 2nd, 2008
Information on preparing side dishes with pecans and helping children develop their self-esteem will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at noon on Tuesday and at 2 p.m. on Satu...
North holds off South
August 2nd, 2008
ALBUQUERQUE — Four Clovis High players ended their prep football careers Friday night, but not quite the way they’d hoped.
The North All-Stars dominated most of the way and hande...
Police: Remain vigilant
August 2nd, 2008
In the wake of a string of armed home invasions, local law enforcement agencies are encouraging residents to take preventive steps when it comes to their home’s security.
“...
Women to hit the gridiron at ENMU
August 2nd, 2008
Don’t expect pop music sensation Jessica Simpson to run a fade route for boyfriend and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo any time soon. But Curry and Roosevelt County women will have that...
Udall staffer to hold office hours
August 2nd, 2008
A staff member for U.S. Rep. Tom Udall, D-N.M., will hold constituent office hours here next week.
Udall staff member Christopher Neubauer will be available to meet with area residents...
Events Calendar Aug. 3, 2008
August 2nd, 2008
TodayOld Lincoln Days — 3 p.m., downtown Lincoln. Information: 354-3067.Curry County Trade Days — Noon to 5 p.m. Curry County Fairgrounds. Information: 762-8827...
Stevens has left Republican party in tough position
August 2nd, 2008
It is ironic how often great malefactors get tripped up on matters that seem picayune by comparison. Alaska Republican Sen. Ted Stevens has for decades had a reputation as one of the most shameless...
Foods can speak volumes about us
August 2nd, 2008
Foods and the way we eat them may say a lot about us. Lately they’ve been screaming a lot about me from just above my belt.
Some recipes, concoctions and combinations are s...
How to pick the right presidential candidate
August 2nd, 2008
I woke up in a cold sweat because I realized I failed to share with you my foolproof and infallible method for choosing the right candidate to be president.
After hours of arduous work...
Magistrate Court Dispositions Aug. 3, 2008
August 2nd, 2008
The following dispositions have been filed in Roosevelt County Magistrate Court. According to the reports:• Justin J. Hall, 19, pleaded guilty to the charge of tobacco sales prohib...
Police Blotter, Aug. 3, 2008
August 2nd, 2008
The following is a sampling of calls received over the past week by Portales Police dispatchers. According to the reports:July 25• At 9:44 a.m., one subject was arrested for...
Marriages Aug. 3, 2008
August 2nd, 2008
The following marriages have been recorded at the Roosevelt County Clerk’s Office:July 2Angel Bustamante, 42, of Portales to Araceli Rodriquez, 37 of Portales.Ju...
Clovis' Reid captures U.S. Amateur qualifier
August 1st, 2008
ALBUQUERQUE — Clovis’ Travis Reid shot a two-day score of 66-69 — 135 on Wednesday and Thursday to take first place in a U.S. Amateur qualifier at the University of New Mexico&rsq...
Two-thirds of N.M. schools miss AYP mark
August 1st, 2008
SANTA FE — More than two-thirds of New Mexico’s schools failed this year to reach targets for improving academic performance and meeting student participation standards.
August 1, 1975
August 1st, 2008
ENMU will offer a course in basic statistics over television for fall semester....
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