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Portales past: Sept. 1, 1955
September 1st, 2010
Sept. 1, 1955
Portales Daily News: Smart copper and black wrought iron trivets are back in kitchen fashion as lacy ornamental accents, as well as counter protectors....
Hounds, Zias look for more progress
August 31st, 2010
Eastern New Mexico University’s cross country teams made their best showings ever in the Lone Star Conference meet last fall. Fourth-year coach Eric Boll is optimistic they can improve on it...
ENMU's Howard comes through bypass surgery well
August 31st, 2010
Veteran Eastern New Mexico University offensive coordinator Mike Howard, who underwent triple bypass surgery on Monday night in Lubbock after experiencing chest pains earlier in the day, appears to...
Residents express concern over wind turbines
August 31st, 2010
Talk early, talk often. That was the message during Tuesday’s public meeting in Melrose to discuss the findings and recommendations of a joint land use study.
The $140,000 federally fu...
ENMU briefs — Sept. 1
August 31st, 2010
ENMU choirs CD on sale
Eastern New Mexico University choirs are selling a CD of live recordings from the past five years as a fundraiser...
Their view: Open government progress in New Mexico
August 31st, 2010
Paul Gessing is president of New Mexico’s Rio Grande Foundation, which promotes limited government, economic freedom and individual responsibility.
Here’s a portion of a r...
Wind energy costly in long run
August 31st, 2010
Is wind power a viable alternative to low-cost fossil fuels? Consider this: relying on windmills to reduce greenhouse gas emissions not only is expensive and ironically harmful to the environment,...
'Quality of life' benefit falls short
August 31st, 2010
Disabled veterans were thrilled in 2007 when the Veterans Disability Benefits Commission asked Congress to enact an immediate “quality of life” increase to disability payments from the...
Another inbox out of my life
August 31st, 2010
I’ve had seven e-mail addresses in my life. I mourned the death of No. 3 on Tuesday.
Go.com announced it was phasing out its service, which shouldn’t have come as a surprise. I d...
Polls show King leading attorney general race
August 31st, 2010
ALBUQUERQUE — Some 48 percent of likely New Mexico voters are backing Democratic incumbent New Mexico Attorney General Gary King, while 33 percent support his Republican challenger, eastern N...
Tuesday morning briefing: A winner, local 4-H hall of famers and the d...
August 31st, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.Final winner
John Zitzelsberger is this fifth, and final, winner in the drawing for The Freedom New Mex...
Portales past: Aug. 31, 1960
August 31st, 2010
Aug. 31, 1960: Eastern New Mexico University officials had announced 54 students from Portales, seven from Dora, five from Causey and seven from Floyd had enrolled at the university....
Elida school news — Aug. 31
August 30th, 2010
Week of Aug. 30
Aug. 30: Volleyball — at Marshall JH, 4:15 p.m. — JH (7th)
Today: Volleyball — Dora JH, JV, V, 4 p.m.; Individual, football, vol...
PJHS news — Aug. 31
August 30th, 2010
Student council
Council candidates presented their speeches to the student body on Friday, with elections held immediately following. Students...
My turn: Game and Fish offers hunting tips
August 30th, 2010
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is urging hunters across the state to enjoy their time being outdoors with family and friends this hunting season. NMDGF is passing along tips for hunters...
Lone Star Conference football roundup — Aug. 30
August 30th, 2010
Standings
School LSC All
North Division
Eastern New Mexico 0-0 1-0
East Central 0-0 0-0
Northeastern State 0-0 0-0
Texas A&M-Co...
Monday morning briefing: Meet the governor, football and kitchen tips
August 30th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Monday briefing.
Meet the Gov
Gov. Bill Richardson plans to announce a $125,000 grant to Eastern New Mexico University's...
Portales past: Aug. 30, 1955
August 30th, 2010
Aug. 30, 1955: Around 500 hands were at work harvesting Roosevelt County’s largest broomcorn crop in recent years, the employment office reported....
Portales past: Aug. 29, 1945
August 29th, 2010
Aug. 29, 1945: Eastern New Mexico College was planning to have a football team for the first time since the beginning of the war in 1941. Coach Al Garten was expecting 25 boys for practice.
Their view: Rep. Crook opposes proposed emissions cap
August 28th, 2010
State Rep. Anna Crook, R-Clovis, is encouraging area residents to attend next week’s meeting of the State Environment Air Quality Bureau to oppose efforts to impose a strict cap on greenhouse...
Public record — Aug. 29
August 28th, 2010
Recent cases before the Magistrate Court in Roosevelt County, according to court documents:
July 29
• Valentin Barrientos-Perez, DOB unknown, pleaded guilty of DUI...
Fixing private property not government’s job
August 28th, 2010
News outlets are reporting heavily about the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, which hit the Mississippi coast on Aug. 29, 2005. Heavy rain from the huge storm overwhelmed the levees surrounding New...
Police blotter — Aug. 29
August 28th, 2010
Recent calls to Roosevelt County dispatch, according to police records:
• Aug. 24 at 3:15 p.m. officers responded to the 100 block of N. Knoxville Street in reference to a fight....
Clovis part of scenic route
August 28th, 2010
The route from Fort Worth, Texas to Las Vegas, N.M., is 639.8 miles, and it runs through Clovis, New Mexico.
The subject of this Route Book I’ve had for many years is furnished to tour...
Club notes — Aug. 29
August 28th, 2010
Friendship Rebekah Lodge
The Friendship Rebekah Lodge held its regular meeting 2 p.m. Aug. 22 at 405 Main St. Members discussed and made plans for the upcoming rummage sale, which...
Reunions — Aug. 29
August 28th, 2010
Clovis High School’s class of 1960 will hold its 50th reunion at the Clovis Civic Center Sept. 10-11. Registration will be Sept. 10, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. CHS graduates and teachers from 1951-1961...
On the shelves — Aug. 29
August 28th, 2010
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Pueblo People: Ancient Traditions, Modern Lives” by Marcia Keegan was given by Osc...
Card, stationary making featured on show
August 28th, 2010
Information on turning passion into a reality, making cards and stationery by machine and organizing a home office will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday...
Senior happenings — Aug. 29
August 28th, 2010
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Dance at Senior Center. Music by Un Poquito Mas.
School menus — Aug. 29
August 28th, 2010
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — English muffin with egg and cheese. Lunch — Corn dog, baked French fries, mini carrots and ranch, fruit salad.
Tuesday: Break...
Crying not sign of weakness
August 28th, 2010
Popular enough, on Facebook and other social networking sites, are those questionnaires that reveal categorical details about who you are, by insight into certain categories-favorite food, best m...
Hotel offers historic experience
August 28th, 2010
Do you believe in ghosts?
For me I guess the answer would be no but I do enjoy the stories and legends. If a ghost story helps put a person in a period of history and brings that history to...
My Turn: Updating Lennon's lyrics
August 28th, 2010
If John Lennon could update “Imagine,” here are a few of my unlyrical suggestions:
“Imagine respecting my beliefs, or non-beliefs, as much as you want me to respect yours.&...
Emissions program hearing set for Thursday
August 28th, 2010
Clovis is one of five stops on the state Environmental Improvement Board’s schedule to discuss a greenhouse gas emissions program.
The hearing is 2 p.m. Thursday at the Clovis Civic Ce...
Start of Hounds football game delayed again
August 28th, 2010
The start of Eastern New Mexico University's football game tonight against Southern Nazarene at Greyhound Stadium has been delay again at 7:20 p.m. because lightning.
The game is the seaso...
Higher education master plan up for discussion at town hall meetings
August 28th, 2010
Members of the public have a chance to tell state officials what they want in higher education in New Mexico.
Higher Education Department Secretary Viola Florez and members of her staff are...
Portales past: Aug. 28, 1950
August 28th, 2010
Aug. 28, 1950: City police court had one of its busiest days in months, collecting more than $500 in fines....
Robertson cruises past Portales
August 27th, 2010
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Portales couldn’t get a stop on defense Friday and a high-powered Robertson running game rolled over the Rams 41-6 in the season-opener for both teams.
The Card...
Curry inmate released despite immigration hold
August 27th, 2010
Law enforcement is searching for an inmate who was released Thursday night from the Curry County jail despite an immigration hold.
Detention Center Administrator Keith Norwood said Ramiro Ch...
In search of ponies: Animal 'collecting' takes balance
August 27th, 2010
“Exactly how many animals do you have?” asked a man who said he reads my column regularly.
I have to admit, I had to run a quick count.
And a couple weeks ago when a nasty...
McGee: I'm OK with going global
August 27th, 2010
We might as well get used to customer service centers from the other side of the planet. I have this feeling we’re going to being dealing with them for more and more stuff.
You’r...
Texico student elected to state 4-H position
August 27th, 2010
A Texico High student was elected to the 2010-11 State 4-H Council Officer Team, chosen during the 87th Annual State 4-H Conference in Las Cruces in July.
Wil Hodnett of Texico was elected t...
ENMU guard Nelson opts not to return
August 27th, 2010
Guard Reggie Nelson, Eastern New Mexico University’s co-leading scorer during the 2009-10 basketball season, will not be back for the Greyhounds this season.
Hounds coach Andrew Helton...
Prep football scoreboard — Aug. 27
August 27th, 2010
Clovis 40, Alamogordo 0
Las Vegas Robertson 41, Portales 6
Texico 14, Dexter 0
Fort Sumner 32, New Mexico Military 17
Melrose 50, Logan 36
Clovis Christian 47, Do...
Friday morning briefing: Performance horses, step back in time and Hep...
August 27th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.Horse performance
Just in time for the Clovis Livestock Auction horse sale Saturday...a warm-up of osrts...
Portales past: Aug. 27, 1945
August 27th, 2010
Aug. 27, 1945: Coach C.F. Brown had issued 77 uniforms to boys coming out for football. Only nine of those players were returning from the year before....
Drive uncomfortable for couple, piglet
August 26th, 2010
I worked for a big cattle company in the northwest and we kept “cookhouse pigs” for the crew. Every spring, 30 or so little weaner pigs were brought from the sale barn and put in our pi...
Commission to discuss extending water rights
August 26th, 2010
Extending water rights reservation fees for Ute Lake among 12 local entities is on the agenda today at a New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission meeting.
Village of Logan Manager Larry Walli...
My turn: Local leaders saddle up
August 26th, 2010
The stick horse race last year at the Live United on the Square Block Party is this week’s featured video.
The relay race begins as Portales Deputy Police Chief Lonnie Berry, Sheriff D...
You can win the game
August 26th, 2010
It’s coming. I can smell “fall.”
The early morning dew and the robins’ “cluck cluck” tell me to get ready. I love the crickets’ sound and the beauty...
Opposition to Beck’s rally ill-founded
August 26th, 2010
Glenn Beck has a dream.
Beck envisions a country that will forever embrace the principles of integrity, truth and honor established by the men and women who founded the United States. He dre...
Times piece insulting to Muslims
August 26th, 2010
Do I search for hypocrisies among my adversaries? Only when it is too obvious to miss.
And what if anything is wrong with hypocrisy? So what if you are a liar but make a big deal about conde...
Thursday morning briefing: Cannon, water fights and who's on first
August 26th, 2010
Good morning. It’s the Freedom New Mexico Thursday morning briefing.
Ideas sought
The Joint Land Use Study Committee is hosting a public meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday at t...
Portales past: Aug. 26, 1955
August 26th, 2010
Aug. 26, 1955: The Ladies Aid of the Central Christian Church had met in the home of E.T. Hensley to announce the $3,000 goal for the new church building had been attained.
...
Rainfall always cause for celebration
August 25th, 2010
We got some rain last night. First thing this morning I went out and checked my back yard rain gauge. It showed four tenths of an inch. As I emptied it so the next hoped-for rainfall could be measu...
Fishing report — Aug. 26
August 25th, 2010
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesse...
Five Oklahoma schools leaving Lone Star after 2010-11
August 25th, 2010
RICHARDSON, Texas — Five Oklahoma schools that have already announced they are leaving the Lone Star Conference now will depart after the 2010-11 school year.
Conference Commissioner S...
Melrose couple wins $50,000 lottery
August 25th, 2010
A Melrose couple who won $50,000 from a scratch lottery ticket Sunday plan to install new floors in their home and share their winnings with their children.
Mary Vineyard told lottery offici...
My turn: Pie baking not exact science
August 25th, 2010
My Jeff Davis pie escapade proves cooking isn’t an exact science.
Joe Blair of Portales wanted me to make the pie, named after Confederate President Jefferson Davis. I chose a recipe f...
Area volleyball roundup — Aug. 25
August 25th, 2010
Texico 3, Lubbock Christian 0
Texico 25 25 25
Lubb. Christian 21 16 17
Texico individual statistics
Kills — Jaylyn Cooper 15, Shaylee A...
Wednesday morning briefing: Video games, fire rules and a good play, C...
August 25th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday briefing.Video game of the week
The latest from our own game specialist Jenna Zamie.
Game: Harvest...
Portales past: Aug. 25, 1910
August 25th, 2010
Aug. 25, 1910: Roosevelt County Herald ad: 2000 of those special lemonades a week is the record at the Dobbs Confectionery. Better get in for one or more early in the week in order to avoid...
Pigskin preview team capsules: Logan Longhorns
August 24th, 2010
8-man District 2
• Coach: Billy Burns (10th year at Logan)
• 2009 record: 7-3
• Returning starters (offense): 4
• Returning starters (defense)...
Pigskin preview team capsules: Melrose Buffaloes
August 24th, 2010
8-man District 4
• Coach: Dickie Roybal (14th year, 113-38; 14th year overall at Melrose)
• 2009 record: 13-0 (4-0, 1st, 8-man District 4). The Buffs ha...
Soccer: Rams, Lady Rams fall
August 24th, 2010
Girls
Roswell 3, Portales 2
Records: Portales 2-2, Roswell 3-0
Difference: Roswell took an early 2-0 lead and held on for the win.
Differe...
Volleyball: Portales sweeps Hobbs
August 24th, 2010
Portales def. Hobbs 25-10, 25-23, 25-19
Records: Portales 1-0, Hobbs 0-1.
Difference: Portales held on for a 25-23 win in the second game.
Difference-ma...
Judge orders teen shooting suspect held
August 24th, 2010
Prosecutors said a district judge Tuesday ordered a 13-year-old charged with murder to remain in custody throughout the prosecution of his case.
D’Angelo Montoya has been held at the C...
Military Update: Group hopes to ease GI Bill process
August 24th, 2010
Veterans and service members eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill already have an outstanding education benefit. But it soon could become even more valuable and easier to use.
The Senate Vete...
Their view: Better ways to assess discrimination
August 24th, 2010
Better ways to assess discrimination New Mexico’s Foundation for Open Government is opposing efforts to limit information published on nmcourts.gov.
Here’s a portion of an editor...
ENMU brief — Aug. 25
August 24th, 2010
ENMU tops student satisfaction survey
In surveys of “Student Satisfaction with Overall Experience,” required at all six New Mexico...
My turn: Old shoes didn't make the cut
August 24th, 2010
As promised last week, here’s the story of how I unexpectedly got a new pair of shoes in second grade, and it wasn’t back-to-school, Christmas or Easter, the only times when we did get...
Blaming the victim? Poll-lease
August 24th, 2010
I guess it shouldn’t be a big deal that 18 percent of Americans think President Obama is a Muslim. I’m guessing more people than that liked Coke II.
But I know why people liked C...
ENMU's Mitchell earns third All-America honor
August 24th, 2010
Eastern New Mexico senior cornerback Rodney Mitchell of Sarasota, Fla., has been selected a second-team preseason All-America by D2Football.com. The honor marked the third preseason All-American se...
Press release: Hounds' Mitchell garners third preseason honor
August 24th, 2010
PORTALES, N.M.— Senior cornerback Rodney Mitchell (Sarasota, Fla./Palmetto HS/NMMI) from the Eastern New Mexico University football team has been selected Preseason Second Team D2Football.c...
Fishing report - Aug. 24
August 24th, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, AUG. 24, 2010: NEW MEXICO FISHING REPORT This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best informa...
Tuesday morning briefing: Middle school at issue and a Beatles killer
August 24th, 2010
Good morning. It’s the Freedom new Mexico Tuesday morning briefing.Contest winner
Jennette Lovett is the latest winner of the $50 Ace Hardware gift card in the Cnjo...
Portales past: Aug. 24, 1960
August 24th, 2010
Aug. 24, 1960: Mr. and Mrs. E.S. Weber, who have their home in East Valley View community, have returned from Texhoma where they visited relatives.
...
Joint Land Use Committee to present proposals to public
August 23rd, 2010
The Joint Land Use Study Policy Committee on Monday approved presentation of a proposed study-area map and a list of possible actions to reduce conflicts in land and airspace use between Cannon Air...
Aug. 24 — Police blotter
August 23rd, 2010
Recent calls to Roosevelt County Dispatch, according to police records:
Aug. 17
• At 6:33 a.m. officers responded to an auto burglary call in the 1300 block of South Avenu...
Aug. 24 — Elida news
August 23rd, 2010
Upcoming events
• Thursday: Varsity football–Roy at Elida–5 p.m.
• Sunday: Chicken Fry-High School Cafeteria -6:30 p.m.
Please check our school web...
Aug. 24 — PJHS news
August 23rd, 2010
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...
Aug. 24 — Dora news
August 23rd, 2010
Preschool begins
Patty Mohon, early childhood teacher, and her assistant, Elaine Schneider, are ready for a great year for their preschool classes. The Monday/Wednesday group started...
My turn: Better to be prepared
August 23rd, 2010
Hunting season is around the corner so here are some more tips:
• If you are using a hunting dog this season make sure they have their tags and their shots up to date. A dog can get lo...
Monday morning briefing: Parents night, horse news and seeing the worl...
August 23rd, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Senior parent night
Clovis High School is hosting the class of 2011 senior parent night 6:30 p.m. today at C...
Portales past: Aug. 23, 1945
August 23rd, 2010
Aug. 23, 1945: Sugar had 38 stamps in the ration book. Four were to become valid on Sept. 1....
Portales past: Aug. 22, 1950
August 22nd, 2010
Aug. 22, 1950: Anyone lost a hive of bees? Mrs. Herbert Smith, 423 S. Main St., was hoping the owner would come by her house and claim the honey makers....
Aug. 22 — School menus
August 21st, 2010
Floyd
Monday: Breakfast — Egg and bacon burrito, cereal, juice, milk. Lunch — Poor man’s steak, green beans, roll, cantaloupe, milk (Salad bar f...
‘Professional patients’ need tough love
August 21st, 2010
Perhaps it is because it has been more than nine years now since the doctor came in and told a perfectly healthy me, who had no reason to suspect it, that “Your biopsy tested positive. It was...
Dog’s bird obsession fascinating
August 21st, 2010
It’s hard to believe the energy the slumbering black dog at my feet is capable of expending.
We adopted Ranger about eight months ago because his previous owner said he had a fixation...
My turn: Choose words wisely
August 21st, 2010
I guess I need to be more careful about describing myself as “ultra-conservative.” Somehow I’ve gotten on an extremist distribution list.
One recent e-mail showed president...
Aug. 22 — Weekly update
August 21st, 2010
Portales police still awaiting information
Portales police say there is still no word on the outcome of forensic analysis of evidence in the slaying of Eastern New Mexico Unive...
Their view: Illegal immigrants not real problem
August 21st, 2010
Illegal immigrants not real problem
Joe Sena of Albuquerque offers his views on the Portales News-Tribune’s editorial page:
I was in Portales visiting famil...
Keep childrens’ safety in mind as school starts
August 21st, 2010
It’s that time of the year again.
The madness of getting our children back to class has already started in most area school districts.
That means early morning and mid-afternoon...
Grandparents real inspiration
August 21st, 2010
If there is one aspect of the human condition I find more prevalent than its tendency to sweet leisure and lethargy, it is a predisposition to self-doubt.
Every single person I have ever met...
Portales past: Aug. 21, 1955
August 21st, 2010
Aug. 21, 1955: Melvin Meador, regional winner in the 1955 Fisher Body Craftsman’s Guild Model car competition, will be featured in news reels at the Tower and Varsity Theaters, accordi...
Student facing felony charge for bringing knife to school
August 20th, 2010
A Portales High School student accused of carrying a knife to school is facing a felony charge.
According to Portales police records, officers were requested at Lindsey/Steiner Elementary a...
'Blowing up' happens to everyone
August 20th, 2010
Have you ever had enough on the job? Blown up at a customer?
Lately folks have been talking about this since that airline attendant cussed out passengers, then slid down an emergency chute...
Friday morning briefing: Checkpoints, video games and kickoff time
August 20th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Friday morning briefing.
Game time: Freedom New Mexico paginator Jenna Zamie is a gaming enthusiast. She compiles...
Portales past: Aug. 20, 1945
August 20th, 2010
Aug. 20, 1945: Staff Sgt. A. B. Munsey, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Munsey, was on furlough in Portales. He had served 28 months as a platoon sergeant in the European theater.
Their view: Disappointed with 'softball' questions
August 19th, 2010
Portales’ Alan Dodd wrote to say he was disappointed in “softball” questions our reporter asked U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., in an interview published Sunday.
Here are...
Free outdoor expo being held
August 19th, 2010
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is holding a free outdoor expo Saturday and Sunday in Albuquerque for people who want to learn how to shoot and fish.
The ninth annual New Mexico O...
City donates drug-sniffing dog
August 19th, 2010
Portales police are helping the Curry County Sheriff’s Office take a bite out of crime — they’re donating their only drug-sniffing dog.
Portales Police Chief Jeff Gill told...
Cowboys could often do it better
August 19th, 2010
There’s an old saying: “A mule is as good as a horse, till you need a horse.”
Or, of course, the revorse.
I saw a photo in the newspaper of a man standing in the sur...
Live in the now of life
August 19th, 2010
Remember those wonderful childhood dreams … When I grow up, I’m going to be …? As a small child, I dreamed of my knight in shining armor sweeping me away on that beautiful whit...
‘Whatever works’ isn’t working
August 19th, 2010
Some may remember during the debate about federal government bailouts and stimuli the Obama regime made it clear that no ideology will be allowed to sway the administration.
What is importa...
Political debate taking toll on Border Patrol
August 19th, 2010
Border Patrol agents don’t have it easy. Nobody seems to like what they’re doing. To many they’re the face of increasingly oppressive policies and arguments that have racial und...
My turn: News broadcast crazy behind scenes
August 19th, 2010
Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes when things go wrong during a live television newscast? Thanks to this week’s video, you’re about to find out.
A cable news network was...
Press release: Portales schools phone system down
August 19th, 2010
The Portales Municipal Schools telephone system is out of order. The following is a list of temporary numbers that can be used while the voice system is being repaired. These numbers are also poste...
Man shot in Dora dies at Lubbock hospital
August 19th, 2010
A man shot on Aug. 11 in Dora has died at a Lubbock hospital. Authorities said Kenneth Glasscock, 44, died about 5 p.m. Tuesday from a single gunshot wound to the head. Roosevelt County...
Portales past: Aug. 19, 1960
August 19th, 2010
Aug. 19, 1960: The Portales Mounted Patrol was home after riding with 13 other posses in the Levelland parade. Morris Gorrell transported the horses to Leveland in his trucks.
County fair contests not all about winning
August 18th, 2010
It’s show time. The pig, lamb and goat sales were in the spring. Steers were chosen last fall. FFA and 4-H animals have been carefully fed and exercised. Summertime jackpot shows provided cha...
Nursing program receives state grant
August 18th, 2010
An Eastern New Mexico University program that allows working nurses to get their bachelor of science in nursing degree has received a state grant that will mostly go to scholarships.
ENMU&rs...
Hobo stew brings people together
August 18th, 2010
I learned about hobo stew when I lived in Socorro and went to First Baptist Church there.
The congregation made the interesting stew every year.
Everybody brought a can of ... whateve...
Portales past: Aug. 18, 1955
August 18th, 2010
Aug. 18, 1955: Tot Sadler of Elida assumed ownership of the former Wall and Son Feed Store....
Meetings watch: Roosevelt General Hospital Board
August 17th, 2010
At the Roosevelt General Hospital Board meeting Tuesday night at the hospital:
• Administrator Larry Leaming said he was looking at expanding clinic hours. He was considering having the...
Meetings watch: Portales City Council
August 17th, 2010
At the city council regular meeting on Tuesday, the Portales City Council:
• Heard the annual water report presentation from Charles Wilson, water consultant. Wilson said Portales resid...
Portales holding kickball tournament
August 17th, 2010
Registration is open for the City of Portales kickball tournament 9 a.m. Sept. 4 at Rotary Park.
The cost is $50 per team, said city Athletics Director Mike Doerr. Proceeds go to Portales ci...
Lujan staff in town Thursday
August 17th, 2010
Rep. Ben Ray Lujan’s district staff will meet with constituents from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the Friendship Senior Citizen Center, according to a news release from his office.
St...
Cannon land use study meeting Monday
August 17th, 2010
Curry and Roosevelt counties will hold a policy committee meeting 1:30 p.m. Monday in Portales as part of the Cannon Air Force Base Joint Land Use Study.
The public meeting will be held at t...
ENMU briefs — Aug. 18
August 17th, 2010
Fall semester begins
The 2010 fall semester at Eastern New Mexico University begins today and ends Dec. 11. The last day to late-register is Aug. 25. Commencement will be held Dec. 12...
Meetings watch: Roosevelt County Commission
August 17th, 2010
During the Roosevelt County Commission meeting Tuesday morning in the county courthouse, commissioners:
• heard during Roosevelt County Community Development Corporation Executiv...
Budget proposal raises premiums
August 17th, 2010
Defense Secretary Robert Gates has signaled that the department’s fiscal 2012 budget request to be sent to Congress early next year will include recommendations to raise TRICARE premiums for...
Government doesn’t need to meddle in relationships
August 17th, 2010
Government doesn’t need to meddle in relationships
Kent McManigal of Farwell writes columns for the Albuquerque Libertarian Examiner. Here’s a snippet from a recent effort...
Obama should take cue from Reagan
August 17th, 2010
On Aug. 13, 1981, President Ronald Reagan, at his modest hideaway in the hills overlooking Santa Barbara, Calif., signed into law perhaps the most aggressive tax cut in U.S. history. Friday marked...
Fishing report - Aug. 17
August 17th, 2010
NEW MEXICO FISHING REPORT This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from are...
Meetings watch: Roosevelt County Commission
August 17th, 2010
During the Roosevelt County Commission meeting Tuesday morning in the county courthouse, commissioners:
• heard during Roosevelt County Community Development Corporation Executive Direc...
Tuesday morning briefing: Fair time and baseball greats
August 17th, 2010
Good morning, and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Tuesday morning briefing.
Link of the day: The Curry County fair is going on now, but the Roosevelt County fair i...
Portales past: Aug. 17, 1950
August 17th, 2010
Aug. 17, 1950: Joy Morgan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Morgan of Floyd, won an all-expense paid trip to Chicago to attend the National 4H Congress held at State College....
Aug. 17 — Dora news
August 16th, 2010
Sports starting up soon
Football season starts Saturday with a scrimmage at Vaughn. The time will be posted online when available.
Volleyball season starts Aug. 31 with a home...
DeHoyos among seven entering ENMU Hall of Honors
August 16th, 2010
Former Eastern New Mexico University pitcher Gabe DeHoyos is among seven people scheduled to be inducted into the ENMU Hall of Honors during a banquet set for 11 a.m. on Aug. 28 at the campus Union...
MainStreet program receives recognition
August 16th, 2010
The Portales MainStreet Program received the Award for Overall Excellence in Economic Positioning at the New Mexico MainStreet 25th anniversary awards banquet Saturday in Albuquerque, according to...
High heat setting records
August 16th, 2010
A few degrees, and a little bit of humidity, makes a big difference.
It’s not a surprise that it’s hot. In August. In New Mexico. However, Clovis and Portales are experiencing a...
Press release: Portales MainStreet wins award
August 16th, 2010
The New Mexico MainStreet Program celebrated its 25th anniversary Saturday with an awards banquet in Albuquerque. The evening brought together representatives from all 23 New Mexico MainStree...
Portales past: Aug. 16, 1945
August 16th, 2010
Aug. 16, 1945: The victory over Japan as announced by President Truman was celebrated by a group of 15 young people who met at Portales’ West Side Baptist Church. The program consisted...
Portales past: Aug. 15, 1960
August 15th, 2010
Aug. 15, 1960: The new high school building was approved and would be going into use with the opening of school on Aug. 29, according to Superintendent M.G. Hunt.
...
On the shelves — Aug. 15
August 14th, 2010
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Pretty Little Cozies” shows how to make 32 custom fabric cover-ups that hold our c...
Quilt batting, embroidery featured on show
August 14th, 2010
Information on selecting quilt batting and pillow forms, embroidery patching and choosing happiness after divorce will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday...
Senior happenings — Aug. 15
August 14th, 2010
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Dance at La Casa Senior Center, 1120 Cameo. Mu...
School menus — Aug. 15
August 14th, 2010
Clovis Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. Lunch — Hamburger on a bun with lettuce, tomato, and pickle, baked French fries, chilled...
Bingaman discusses upcoming goals
August 14th, 2010
Sen. Jeff Bingaman is in his sixth term as New Mexico senator. He is the senior member from New Mexico and chairs the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. He visited the Freedom New...
Local DJs carry traditional spirit
August 14th, 2010
Less than five weeks away, it is about time to start planning for the Clovis Music Festival. No, I don’t mean for the people who organize it; if they haven’t started planning by now, th...
Cowboys' hype fun to watch
August 14th, 2010
It’s not easy being a Dallas Cowboys fan. That’s probably because there are so many Dallas Cowboys haters out there.
Now, I will not admit to being in either camp though I can ce...
Weekly update — Aug. 15
August 14th, 2010
Investigators unable to ID victim
Roosevelt County Sheriff’s investigators are still working to learn more about the victim of a Wednesday shooting in Dora.
Sheriff Darre...
Their view: Candidates have multiple questions to answer
August 14th, 2010
Candidates have multiple questions to answer
Portales’ Sharon Faulkner writes multiple letters to the editor each week. Here’s a recent sampling:
As w...
Taxpayers not taken into consideration
August 14th, 2010
We suspect that if Congress had asked, American taxpayers would have emphatically explained they don’t want to pay to bail out failing companies.
Nevertheless, Congress approved $700 b...
My turn: Embellishing inherited trait
August 14th, 2010
If I’m ever caught embellishing, blame it on my roots.
Raised amongst pines, pastures and ponds three miles outside of the small east Texas town of Mt. Vernon (pop: 1,200 at the time),...
Portales past: Aug. 14, 1955
August 14th, 2010
Aug. 14, 1955: The annual all-veterans picnic was slated for the Eastern New Mexico University campus. All veterans and their families were welcomed to the basket...
Police investigate death in Muleshoe
August 13th, 2010
Police are investigating the killing of a 42-year-old Muleshoe man Friday morning.
Muleshoe police responded around 7 a.m. (CDT) to a call of an assault at 1802 W. American Blvd. in Muleshoe...
Rats rescued from food chain
August 13th, 2010
“18 cats?” The young officer asked me.
“No, 18 rats,” I said, watching the predictable change in his expression while he tried his best to not laugh, instead focusing...
IRS letter causes panic
August 13th, 2010
Loud dramatic music like you’d hear on TV or at the movies — “DUN-DUN-DUN” — echoes in my head as I pull a letter from our mailbox; it’s from the Internal Reve...
Dora shooting victim still critical
August 13th, 2010
A man shot in the head during an altercation in Dora on Wednesday night remains in critical condition at a Lubbock hospital, according to authorities.
Roosevelt County Sheriff Darren Hooker...
Friday morning briefing: Insects, hot cars and habitat stamps
August 13th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Friday morning briefing.
The Department of Game and Fish is seeking volunteer advisers for the Habitat Stamp Program, acc...
Portales past: Aug. 13, 1945
August 13th, 2010
Aug. 13, 1945: Due to a drastic feed shortage in the area, many farmers and dairy cattlemen were selling all or part of their herds, cutting milk production by 20 to 30 percent....
Their view: Immediate change can stave off fiscal disaster
August 12th, 2010
Thomas J. Lucente Jr. writes for The Lima (Ohio) News. Here's a sampling of a recent column:
While it will go nowhere, one Republican Ohio congressman has drafted a bill to institute somethi...
Allison’s music motivating
August 12th, 2010
Of course, I am just a fan of Mose Allison, he’s not really my main hero but now and then I get enthusiastic about his work and nearly idolize him.
Mose Allison is a jazz pianist, comp...
Airport scanners digital Peeping Toms
August 12th, 2010
This is creepy.
When the government started using full-body scanners over the past few years to screen passengers at airports and people visiting federal buildings, it promised the electroni...
Let peace rule in your heart
August 12th, 2010
Life is full of wonderful treasures, and God blesses in so many ways. Things can be enjoyable, and we are grateful, but they really belong to God. We really don’t own anything when we are bor...
Cattleman outwits automated urinal
August 12th, 2010
Back pain is the bane of many farmers and ranchers. A life of lifting, riding, shifting and physical exertion often leads them to a long-term relationship with osteopathic surgeons.
Last spr...
Thursday morning briefing: Bingaman video, back to school and The Gold...
August 12th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Thursday briefing.Video of the day
Check out our own political reporter Kevin Wilson in a one-on-one with Sen. Jeff...
LSC South preview: Finding QB key for ACU
August 12th, 2010
Entering his sixth season as head coach, Chris Thomsen has several talking points to get excited about this year.
Not only did the Wildcats return to the playoffs last year with a 9-4 recor...
Portales past: Aug. 12, 1945
August 12th, 2010
Aug. 12, 1945: Commercial revolving shelf units for kitchen cabinets (Lazy Susans) were being made by almost all the manufacturers, according to Veda Strong, home management specialist with...
Embezzlement sentence upheld
August 11th, 2010
District Judge Teddy Hartley upheld his 10-year prison sentence Wednesday of a woman who stole money from a tornado relief fund.
Originally sentenced May 31 in Hartley’s court, Lori Ho...
Clovis woman sentenced in stabbing
August 11th, 2010
A 43-year-old Clovis woman was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison for second degree murder.
Robbin Banister pleaded guilty to the crime earlier this year, but sentencing was postponed...
Hand-free device better on animals
August 11th, 2010
My friend and I were strolling through the local farmers’ market one day, when she suddenly began talking. I tried to answer her, even though I really didn’t know what she was talking a...
Public record — Aug. 12
August 11th, 2010
Recent cases in the Portales Magistrate Court:
July 20
Jerrod Long, DOB 1988, pleaded guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia; sentenced t...
Melrose clinic groundbreaking set for September
August 11th, 2010
When you’re sick, a short drive beats a long one any day of the week.
That’s the philosophy behind nearly five years of work, $500,000 in grant money and a five-month constructio...
Wildcats fourth in Class 5A preseason football poll
August 11th, 2010
The Clovis Wildcats are ranked fourth in the New Mexico High School Coaches Association preseason football poll released Wednesday.
The Wildcats are coming off a 9-3 season.
Defending...
Rams sixth in Class 3A preseason football poll
August 11th, 2010
The Portales Rams were ranked sixth in the New Mexico High School Coaches Association preseason football poll released Wednesday.
The Rams are coming off a 3-8 season.
Defending state...
Adding flair to cheese sandwich simple
August 11th, 2010
Warm, gooey grilled cheese sandwiches are a simple pleasure. Another pleasure is a good twist on them.
I’ve discovered:
• Muenster cheese and basil pesto
• Muen...
NMHCA preseason polls
August 11th, 2010
New Mexico High School Coaches AssociationFootballPreseasonClass 5A1. La Cueva2. Mayfield3. Las Cruces4. Clovis5. Manzano6. Eldorado
Wednesday morning briefing: Youth hunting, fine arts and American Graf...
August 11th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.Youth license
Thousands of licenses for youth-only elk hunts, deer and javelina are available from th...
Portales past: Aug. 11, 1955
August 11th, 2010
Aug. 11, 1955: Burglars had obtained an undetermined amount of narcotics after breaking into the Booth Prescription Pharmacy. The pharmacist in charge said the burglars took only older types...
It's in their blood: Handul of Hounds carry on legacy
August 10th, 2010
Some players chose to be Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds. Others just have it in their blood.
This year’s Greyhound squad has no shortage of legacy players — those who a...
Wayland joins Yellow Ribbon program
August 10th, 2010
Wayland Baptist University is one of 1,100 schools that have joined with the Department of Veterans Affairs for the GI Bill’s “Yellow Ribbon” program.
Wayland, based in Pla...
Aug. 11 — ENMU briefs
August 10th, 2010
Employee briefs
• The search for the next dean for the Eastern New Mexico University College of Business is ongoing. Since Monday, Christopher Taylor has been filling the role of...
My turn: Football season has begun
August 10th, 2010
“Some people don’t have a life,” I was telling my parents on Sunday. “They’ve been counting down on Facebook the number of days, even hours, until the Cowboys pre-seas...
Their view: Corporate income tax inefficient
August 10th, 2010
Corporate income tax inefficient
Economist Mark W. Hendrickson, contributing scholar with The Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College in Pennsylvania, submitted his views...
Final Agent Orange review ordered
August 10th, 2010
An estimated 200,000 Vietnam veterans suffering from three diseases newly associated with exposure to Agent Orange are closer to receiving disability compensation following an appeals court order A...
Obamacare full of hidden surprises
August 10th, 2010
The 2,300-page health care reform bill was rushed through Congress without many people — even those who voted on it — knowing many of its details. As House Speaker Nancy Pelosi infamous...
Hounds' schedule includes exhibitions at UNM, UTEP
August 10th, 2010
Eastern New Mexico University has released its men’s basketball schedule for the upcoming season.
The Greyhounds will play exhibition games Oct. 30 at the University of Texas El Paso a...
Fishing report - Aug. 10
August 10th, 2010
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesse...
Tuesday morning briefing: Calling all bakers, barbecue foods and Porta...
August 10th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Tuesday briefing.Fair baking entries needed
Do you make killer chocolate chip cookies?
Got a friend whose app...
Portales past: Aug. 10, 1960
August 10th, 2010
Aug. 10, 1960: Four junior boys from Calvary Baptist Church had left for Royal Ambassadors Camp. One feature of the camp was an overnight hike....
Meetings watch: School board
August 9th, 2010
During the Portales Municipal Schools Board of Education meeting Monday at the district administration building, board members:
• approved budget adjustment requests, including a cut of...
Douglas Stone Memorial golf scores
August 9th, 2010
51st Douglas Stone Memorial Golf tournamentat Portales Country ClubChampionship FlightDavid Gutierrez-Sid Felan 66-64-68 —198Jim Vardeman-Mike...
ENMU faculty offer tips for incoming freshmen
August 9th, 2010
With the beginning of college classes just around the corner, what can freshmen do to succeed in their new environment?
Eastern New Mexico University Vice President for Student Affairs Judit...
It's their job: Sharon Hooper
August 9th, 2010
Sharon Hooper has worked as a bookkeeper for Randall L. Burnett, CPA, for 5 1/2 years. She said she likes the job because it’s educational and interesting. “It’s like a big puzzle...
Ute water authority to meet, discuss selling shares
August 9th, 2010
The Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Utility Authority is set to meet at 10 a.m Aug. 19 at the Clovis-Carver Public Library.
Included in the meeting will be an inquiry to see if anybody is int...
City removes water alert
August 9th, 2010
The city of Portales rescinded its mandatory water alert Monday.
Watering lawns was banned under the alert starting Thursday because of broken pumps in city wells.
City Manager Tom Ho...
Aug. 10 — Dora school news
August 9th, 2010
School starts Wednesday
Wednesday is the first day of school for Dora students in grades K through 12. Students in grades seven through 12 will begin their first day with an 8 a.m. as...
Press release: City rescinds water alert
August 9th, 2010
The City of Portales has rescinded the mandatory water alert declared last Thursday. Water pumps have been repaired, and, thanks to the cooperation of local residents, businesses and the recent rai...
Monday morning briefing: Test answers, Curry County info and Charlie M...
August 9th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.Test answers
Portales residents who want more information about the schools’ scores on Adequate Ye...
Portales past: Aug. 9, 1945
August 9th, 2010
Aug. 9, 1945: A franchise to operate a city bus line in Portales had been granted to Lt. W.G. Howell and his sister, Mary Loch. Plans were under way to start operation as soon as permits wer...
Portales past: Aug. 8, 1945
August 8th, 2010
Aug. 8, 1945: E. Holt, representative of Social Security Board of Roswell, announced the board had reached 1 million claims since the program began 10 years earlier....
Encouraging to see states stand up to government
August 7th, 2010
The states are restless. Increasingly, states across America are resisting encroachments on their liberties by the federal government.
The most recent examples concern objections by two stat...
Rams coach aims to build on juniors' experience
August 7th, 2010
Portales High football coach Mark McAfee hopes experience proves to be a good teacher this season.
McAfee, a longtime Rams assistant, takes over the program this season for Andy Correll, who...
Aug. 8 — Weekly update
August 7th, 2010
Police processing evidence in homicide
Portales police say they’re still waiting on the state lab for forensic evidence to advance to homicide case of ENMU student Angel Vale.
Curry, De Baca county teams start practice Monday
August 7th, 2010
The mission for a blue trophy begins Monday for 16 Curry County and De Baca County team.
That’s the first day high school sports practices can begin in New Mexico, with local schools g...
Senior happenings — Aug. 8
August 7th, 2010
La Casa Senior Center
1120 Cameo St., Clovis
Sunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Dance at Los Abuelitos in Portales. Ple...
On the shelves — Aug. 8
August 7th, 2010
The following books are available at:
Clovis-Carver Public Library
“Harper’s Bazaar Fabulous at Every Age: Your Quick and Easy Guide to Fashion” by Nan...
Weed patrol, pillows featured on show
August 7th, 2010
Information on making pillows, weed control and cooking potatoes will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
Ava Green is a design...
My turn: A few nuggets of Texan philosophy
August 7th, 2010
During the World Cup final, my cousins, The Anglo Mariachi Cowboy (AMC) and Chef Juandel (CJ), stopped by to watch over a few root beers and roasted popcorn.
As the match wore on and the pop...
New Mexico product of evolution
August 7th, 2010
Only a blue sky and a blue-green sea — that was New Mexico when its story first began. Only a blue sky with white clouds moving. Only a blue-green sea with lapping waves.
We do not kno...
Births — Aug. 8
August 7th, 2010
Potter
Brogan Wade Potter was born July 21, 2010, to Jason and Amanda Potter of Shallowater, Texas, at Covenant Lakeside in Lubbock.
He weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces.
Grand...
Honor rolls — Aug. 8
August 7th, 2010
The following honor rolls were inadvertently left out of Freedom New Mexico’s most recent special edition:
Mesa Eleme...
Handmade toy labor of love
August 7th, 2010
The story begins with an emailed photo, received sometime in April, when my grandson, who lives in Florida, was on a class field trip to Washington, DC.
As his mother was one of the parent...
Not many food items on ban list
August 7th, 2010
Michelle Obama doesn’t like beets and apparently neither does her husband.
My grandmother once called me her little beet-eater because I liked the red root vegetable that I really only...
Portales past: Aug. 7, 1945
August 7th, 2010
Aug. 7, 1945: The Army announced that confirmed casualties of the Korean War through Aug. 6 totaled 2,616. A spokesman said 153 were killed, 1,590 were wounded in action and 873 were missing...
Water restrictions will likely be lifted Monday
August 6th, 2010
A mandatory water alert in Portales will be lifted Monday if all goes according to plan, said City Manager Tom Howell.
The water restriction, which bans watering lawns, was enacted Thursday...
In search of ponies: Primal instincts should not shock us
August 6th, 2010
Poor JoJo. It wasn’t his fault.
“I feel bad about it, but I can’t help that I’m just upset with him,” my mother told me.
My mother and step-father had ch...
Casillas trial breaks until next week
August 6th, 2010
The prosecution and defense finished presenting evidence Friday in the Anthony Casillas murder trial in Portales District Court.
Judge Robert Orlik agreed to let the jury break until next we...
Diapers part of raising kids
August 6th, 2010
CLOTH DIAPERS
“Parents nowadays sure make things complicated,” The Lady of the House said while reading the Saturday paper.
“There’s a whole article in here ab...
Hounds start fall drills with few holes to fill
August 6th, 2010
Eastern New Mexico University’s high-powered offense is slowing gaining respect in the Lone Star Conference.
The Greyhounds (3-8, 0-6 LSC South Division), making the switch this season...
Press release: Rep. Lujan Visits to Clovis, Tucumcari revised
August 6th, 2010
Washington, DC - Rep. Ben Ray Lujan's schedule for Clovis and Tucumcari has changed.
Friday - Clovis
WHAT: Rep. Luján to Attend Cannon Air Force Base Appreciation...
Friday morning briefing: Tax free weekend, weed search and sign of the...
August 6th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing.Tax free reminder
Parents take note: Today is the first day of tax free weekend.
No taxes on scho...
Portales past: Aug. 6, 1960
August 6th, 2010
Aug. 6, 1960: City police made 852 contacts during July, according to a monthly activity report released by the department....
My turn: Exercise with caution
August 5th, 2010
You know, a healthy lifestyle and eating right is certainly okay...staying active and keeping fit is great, for those who do it. Oh yeah, don’t forget to stretch before any physical activity...
Hounds' coach Mark Ribaudo's comments on LSC media day
August 5th, 2010
Sixth-year Eastern New Mexico University coach Mark Ribaudo spoke about his team July 22 during the Lone Star Conference football media day at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio....
Zias sign four players for softball
August 5th, 2010
The Eastern New Mexico University softball program has signed four junior college transfers to national letters of intent for the 2011 season. The players, all of whom will be juniors,...
Stock contractors rowdy crew
August 5th, 2010
Bennie Beutler got inducted into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame this summer. He’s one of a good handful of stock contractors that have been so honored.
Stock contractors are an odd lot. Th...
Police blotter — Aug. 6
August 5th, 2010
Recent calls to Roosevelt County Dispatch, according to call logs:
July 24
At 9:17 p.m. Portales Police responded to the 300 block of South Avenue I in reference to a do...
Their view: Corruption needs to be stopped
August 5th, 2010
Matt Chandler, Republican candidate for New Mexico attorney general, is concerned about corruption in government.
Here’s a snippet from a recent guest column Chandler wrote for
Debt can’t be escaped
August 5th, 2010
My favorite place to live in America is California. But don’t get me wrong — one size does not fit all.
And how wonderful that is, that people differ so much that they could be q...
Administration must be careful with personal data
August 5th, 2010
Immigration activists are rightly starting to rethink their trust of the Obama administration.
They have good reason: This administration has been more active in pursuing and deporting illeg...
Coping with grief is hard
August 5th, 2010
Losing a loved one is one of life’s hardest experiences. Shock, pain and grief deal a very painful blow. Emptiness and loneliness are overwhelming.
Relatives and friends help to get us...
Artesia police investigating Portales grad's homicide
August 5th, 2010
A former Portales woman is the victim of a homicide in Artesia.
Police said Brandy Capps, 32, died at Artesia General Hospital Saturday of at least one gunshot wound.
Capps is a 1996...
Press release: City requires mandatory water rationing
August 5th, 2010
Due to recent elevated watering demands, the City of Portales has entered mandatory water rationing for the entire Portales community. This will be in effect until water tank levels rise back to ac...
Thursday morning briefing: Win an mp3 player and cheese measured by th...
August 5th, 2010
Good morning. It’s Freedom New Mexico’s Thursday morning briefing. Win an mp3 player
Someone you know cultivating weeds?
Our own Publisher Ray Su...
Portales past: Aug. 5, 1955
August 5th, 2010
Aug. 5, 1955: The Portales Lions Club formally issued a challenge to the Portales Rotary Club to face them in a battle of wits and skill on the softball field....
Good deals don’t always cost you
August 4th, 2010
Back in the olden days grocery stores used to pass out trading stamps. S&H Green Stamps were the most famous, but I remember Gold Bond stamps, too.
I can’t recollect for sure, but...
Sandwich that doubles as dessert
August 4th, 2010
The versatile sandwich can make just as good of a dessert as it does a lunch.
I put Nutella, (spreadable chocolate, one the greatest things since the sliced bread you put it on), marshmallow...
Fishing report — Aug. 3
August 4th, 2010
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com,has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses...
Press release: Xcel warns of controlled outages
August 4th, 2010
AMARILLO — In the wake of an unplanned generation outage, Xcel Energy has declared an Energy Alert in its Texas and New Mexico service territory and is urging customers to cut back on their u...
Xcel again asks customers to conserve
August 4th, 2010
AMARILLO — Xcel Energy is asking electric customers in its Texas and New Mexico service territory to conserve energy because of expected high electric demand and limits in generation capacity...
Wednesday morning briefing: Road rage, hunting rules and another hot o...
August 4th, 2010
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing.Fair warning
A reminder from the city to avoid trying to travel east today on 21st from Prince Street...
Portales past: Aug. 4, 1950
August 4th, 2010
Aug. 4, 1950: Final plans for the new Portales Hotel were in the hands of the Lambie Construction Co. Orders were being rushed for all materials needed to complete the structure, the Portale...
Council leaves tractor-trailer ordinance unchanged
August 3rd, 2010
At the regular city council meeting on Tuesday, the Portales City Council:
• Voted to leave unchanged the ordinance dealing with tractor-trailers parked in residential areas. Councilor...
Xcel asks for customers' conservation help
August 3rd, 2010
Xcel Energy is asking its New Mexico and Texas electricity customers to conserve energy this week, especially today.
Xcel spokesman Wes Reeves said a unit at a power plant went off line for...
New trial under way in 2008 Clovis shooting case
August 3rd, 2010
A new trial is under way for Anthony Casillas, 23, who is charged with two shooting deaths in Clovis in 2008.
District Attorney Matt Chandler said 911 tapes from the night of the shooting we...
Public record: Aug. 4
August 3rd, 2010
In the Portales Magistrate Court:
July 12
• Stephanie Brumfield, DOB 1991, found guilty of minor in possession of alcohol and sentenced to one year supervised proba...
Their View: Demography need not become destiny
August 3rd, 2010
Matthew Ladner writes for New Mexico’s conservative Rio Grande Foundation (www.riograndefoundation.org). Here’s a sampling from a recent column distributed to newspapers around N...
New Agent Orange claims deadline near
August 3rd, 2010
The Department of Veterans Affairs likely will begin in October to pay thousands of disability claims to Vietnam veterans with ischemic heart disease, Parkinson’s disease and B-cell leukemia...
Meetings watch: Roosevelt County Commission
August 3rd, 2010
During the Roosevelt County Commission meeting Tuesday morning at the county courthouse, commissioners:
• approved a Community Development Block Grant agreement with the state Departmen...
Press release: 21st Annual Cannon Appreciation Day set for August 6th
August 3rd, 2010
There’s no question that Cannon Air Force Base is an integral part of the local community. And for the past 20 years, the local community has shown its support for the individuals and familie...
ENMU briefs — Aug. 4
August 3rd, 2010
Volunteers needed
The crew staffing the Eastern New Mexico University Dawg Days move-in and orientation needs volunteers to help students move...
South Korea doesn't need U.S. help
August 3rd, 2010
There’s no question the dictatorship running North Korea is one of the more dangerous — and nuttier — in the world.
It’s headed by the Kim dynasty, something that was...
Military feature: Base, Clovis firefighters train in joint exercise at...
August 3rd, 2010
Cannon Air Force Base and Clovis fire departments teamed up July 26 for their annual airplane fire response training at the base.
The two-hour training exercise is a Federal Aviation Adminis...
Press release: Rep. Lujan to Visit Clovis
August 3rd, 2010
Washington, DC – On Friday, Rep. Ben Ray Luján will visit Clovis where he will attend the Cannon Air Force Base Appreciation Day and participate in a ribbon cutting for the Eastern Pla...
Press release: Xcel asks customers curb electricity use
August 3rd, 2010
AMARILLO — Xcel Energy is asking electric customers in its Texas and New Mexico service territory to conserve energy because of expected high electric demand and limits in generation capacity...
Tuesday morning briefing: Volleyball, questions about ice cream and th...
August 3rd, 2010
Good morning. It’s Freedom New Mexico’s Tuesday morning briefing.
V-Day
Today is the last day to register for adult Portales city-league volleyball at the Por...
Portales past: Aug. 3, 1950
August 3rd, 2010
Aug. 3, 1950: Employees at the new Lilac Park Drive Inn Café, at the corner of State and Lang Streets, were preparing for the formal opening set for Aug. 4....
Most NM schools fail to meet AYP status
August 2nd, 2010
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — State officials say New Mexico students have improved their performance in math, reading and science during the past six years, but about three-fourths of schools missed...
Monday morning briefing: Free stuff, good books and a murder in the Ol...
August 2nd, 2010
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Monday briefing.
Read and win
Cnjonline.com is holding a drawing each week in August for our newsletter subscribers.
...
Portales past: Aug. 2, 1960
August 2nd, 2010
Aug. 2, 1960: First rounds in a partnership, low-ball, low-total golf tournament were to be played off in both first flight and championship flight. Don Crockett, city champion, set the 18-h...
Portales past: Aug. 1, 1955
August 1st, 2010
Aug. 1, 1955: Five New Mexico cities, including Portales, were to be honored for their 1954 traffic safety records. Plaques were given cities that had no vehicle fatalities in the city limit...
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