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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Sunland Inc.'s vice president said Friday they will be well ahead of upcoming Food and Drug Administration guidelines and to be up and running at full production in March. "Since we have gone through the recall process and the suspension, we are in very close communication with the FDA," said Sunland Vice President Katalin Coburn. "There are new guidelines under discussion...we have been advised that they're going to be mandated so we are taking the steps to not only be in...
It's that "aha" moment, that sudden realization of clarity a child feels when they've learned a something new that Paul Stradley says inspires him as an educator. Stradley may have retired but he's never stopped teaching and his daily visits to Valencia Elementary School as a foster grandparent continue to put him in his natural habitat. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Foster Grandparent Program Director Monica Cano, left, shares a laugh with two of her volunteers, Micaela Quintero, center, and Paul Stradley, about...
Seth Carruth describes himself as a patriot who has a passion for serving his country. The 25-year-old from Olton, Texas, is one of Roosevelt County's newest deputies and also serves in the New Mexico Army National Guard. He's married to Deanna Carruth and has one daughter, Rylee. He also says he's an enthusiast of rock climbing, competitive shooting, physical fitness, hunting and mixed martial arts. Seth Carruth He answers a few questions about his experience prior to becoming a deputy and his journey to getting there: What... Full story
The end of the 2 percent payroll tax cut, a provision in Congress' fiscal cliff deal, will be felt all over Portales from the average Joe's wallet to gross receipts. Payroll taxes dropped from 6.2 percent to 4.2 percent in the tax years of 2011 and 2012. Congress voted to bring it back to 6.2 percent as part of the fiscal cliff deal made last week. "When the payroll tax cut was put into effect, people seemed to reduce debt, increase savings or they purchased longer lasting items such as cars," said Leo Lovett, Wells Fargo's s...
A local committee has hired a consultant to help implement recommendations made in its study, which address the growth of Cannon Air Force Base and how it affects surrounding communities. The goal of the Joint Land Use Study Committee is to identify areas where land use conflicts exist including noise, wind turbines and light, while suggesting solutions to these issues. JLUS Committee member and Curry County Commissioner Wendell Bostwick said those are a few issues they will discuss with the consultant this month in an...
U.S. 70 construction project officials maintain that the job will be complete this year. Portales motorists have been burdened by one-lane on First and Second streets since May. "Looking at the job here forward, we're looking to restart the job in about a month," said Project Manager John Guldemann of Constructor's Inc. Guldemann said they will have to wait for the cold season to finish before they resume work because higher temperatures are required for tasks such as pouring concrete. Benna Sayyed: CMI Staff Photo A view of...
Conditions for farmers and producers in eastern New Mexico are neither here nor there as they enter 2013. The much-anticipated new farm bill did not get a chance to reach the floor of Congress. Instead, the existing farm bill was extended as part of the fiscal cliff deal Congress reached in the 11th hour. "The farm bill was set to expire in September," said New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau Executive Vice President Matt Rush. Rush said subcommittees of Congress worked together to create a new farm bill, but were unable to...
Tawnya Burton with ARISE Sexual Assault Services made a passionate plea to Roosevelt County commissioners Thursday in hopes to secure funding for a new building to house their services. Burton along with other ARISE employees attended the Community Development Block Grant hearing at the Roosevelt County Courthouse, an opportunity for community members to pitch 2013 CDBG project ideas. The ARISE staff was the only group to present a project idea to the commission, which applies for the federal grant that aids rural... Full story
The Portales City Council will be looking for retiring City Manager Tom Howell's replacement sooner than later. At Thursday night's city council meeting, Mayor Sharon King and councilors approved changes to the city manager job description, one of the last steps they're taking before opening the search. Councilors agreed at a workshop in November they would begin their search for the new city manager on June 1, but now they plan to open the search as early as February. Howell is set to retire in December. The council agreed...
A Portales resident is in negotiation with the owner of a rundown structure on North Austin Avenue to purchase the property and has gained the city's approval to demolish it. The structure was declared a dangerous building by the Portales City Council in May along with four others in Portales. It has a dilapidated roof and incurred fire damage. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Portales resident Juan Baca plans to demolish this building at 1309 N. Austin, a building deemed dangerous by the Portales City Council. At... Full story
Local personal trainer Jane Hamann knows it's the goal of many to get healthy and fit in 2013. Originally from Chicago, Hamann is a dedicated marathon runner interested it getting others healthy. But she knows at times when people decide to make a change, they tend to bite off more than they can chew. She moved here with husband Brad Hamann, an Eastern New Mexico University professor, a little over two years ago. Hamann shared a few tips to get healthy as well as information...
A local committee created to bridge the relationship between Cannon Air Force Base and surrounding land owners is ready to exercise recommendations from their study. The Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) Committee is a sub-committee for the Local Growth Management Committee (LGMC) comprised of leaders from Roosevelt and Curry counties. The LGMC approved the JLUS consultant's proposal, at a cost of nearly $105,000. The decision allows the JLUS Committee to proceed with their plan, which assesses issues associated with the...
The City of Portales is just a few steps closer to having a lobbyist represent them and the needs of its people. After much discussion, the Portales City Council agreed that hiring a lobbyist for the city will help the voices of their constituents be heard in Santa Fe during legislative sessions as well as staying abreast of statewide issues that affect the area. But the details about what the duties of that position would entail have been hazy for councilors, causing them to come to disagreements. Councilors voted Tuesday...
Christmas is supposed to be a joyous time of year, but often times it's hard to celebrate when your family and friends aren't physically with you. Many airmen stationed at Cannon Air Force Base, including 20-year-old John Rillera of Philadelphia, won't get to see their families this Christmas, but Rillera takes his duty to serve his country seriously. Rillera, who works in the 16th Aircraft Maintenance Unit at Cannon, answered questions, painting a picture of the Christmas he's dreaming of. John Rillera Cannon Airman When... Full story
As most people in Curry and Roosevelt counties tried to avoid blowing away, the wind proved to be a more than a nuisance Wednesday. Daniel Gleaton, Clovis' First Baptist Church youth pastor, said he was in the church when he received a call from a neighbor saying the church's roof was coming off. "I laughed actually, I assumed it was a (small) part of the roof," Gleaton said. "We went outside and it was a little bit more than what I anticipated. It was like pulling the lid off of a sardine can." Wind speeds were recorded up...
A recently opened city microbrewery has injected a new flavor and livelihood to the downtown area. Clovis native and beer enthusiast Justin Cole, owner of Roosevelt Brewing, said his first week opening his microbrewery and restaurant surpassed his expectations. "It's been very good," Cole said. "We've been full pretty much during business hours. Most people seem to be very thankful and appreciative of our business." Cole's love for crafting beer inspired his desire to bring this new venue to the area, excited to offer craft...
In about three months, Portales residents will be able pay their utility bills online, but the decision to attach a $2 convenience fee with that service left Portales City councilors in deadlock, twice. City councilors stuck to their guns Tuesday night at their bi-monthly city council meeting, with three voting for and three voting against a suggested $2 convenience fee for credit card users to pay their bills online. City Manager Tom Howell said offering this service to customers would cause an expense to the city's utility...
Portales' mayor has taken to social media to reach the families of the victims and residents of Newtown, Conn. Mayor Sharon King announced on her Facebook page Monday that the city will be collecting greeting cards to send to the community ravaged by last week's shooting rampage that left 26 dead, including 20 children. "We need to let them know we're thinking about it," King said. "It's affected us as a community." She hopes to collect cards with kind words of sympathy, prayers, compassion and encouragement. A large bag...
Lois Folkner has tales of her travels for days, so every time visitors stop by the Bee Hive Homes, she sees it as an opportunity for her to share. Folkner was thrilled to see some fresh faces to converse with but even more excited that they came to sing. The 94-year-old and the other nine residents at the assisted living facility enjoyed Christmas carols and gifts Sunday, when volunteers with the Adopt a Grandparent program held a party for them. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Ashton Radloff, 4, of Portales sings... Full story
A Cannon Air Force Base official attributes a further delay in housing privatization to "unforeseen changes in the financial markets." Housing privatization on base was expected to start in January. Now, officials are hopeful the project will commence in the summer of 2013, according to Capt. Laurence van der Oord with Cannon's Public Affairs Office. Even with the time lost on the project start date, van der Oord stands by his word that the delay will not affect the expected growth of the base. "We expect the total military...
It was a night of celebration for state Sen. Stuart Ingle Thursday, when New Mexico Senate Republicans voted to keep him as their minority floor leader in Santa Fe, a post he's held for more than a decade. The Portales farmer and rancher took office in 1985 and also served as minority whip and minority caucus chair. As Ingle prepares to enter another legislative session, he answered questions about his re-election and the upcoming session: What was your initial reaction when you found out you were re-elected? Well, I was... Full story
New Mexico Senate Republicans have re-established their faith in Stuart Ingle when they voted to keep him as their minority floor leader Thursday in Santa Fe. The Portales farmer and rancher was enjoying a caucus dinner Thursday night as he celebrated his remaining in the seat. "I'm glad to be re-elected again," Ingle said. "I appreciate the confidence that my Republican senators have in me." Ingle has held the top GOP post for more than a decade. He took office in 1985 and also served as minority whip and minority caucus...
It was a flurry of Santas, snowmen and other Christmas memorabilia amidst the glare of thousands of Christmas lights at the Portales Senior Citizen Center's Winter Wonderland Thursday. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Jeanne Barnes of Portales enjoys her second Winter Wonderland at the Portales Senior Citizen Center. Barnes says she's partial to teddy bears which drew her to this Christmas tree decorated with teddy bears, reindeer and snowmen. The scenery had so much magic and whim that it could turn the coldest of S...
Nancy Taylor would be proud of her successor as executive director of The Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico, according to Board President Allan Isbell. Isbell said Taylor invited MelindaJoy Pattison to the board because of Pattison's experience with state and local agencies. "Nancy would be impressed with the amount of work she's done in six months," Isbell said. Pattison was hired as interim executive director of the food bank shortly after Taylor, their longtime director, died. Pattison, a native of Clovis, was officially abl...
Steven Cathey of Portales walked across Eastern New Mexico University's Greyhound Arena stage Saturday and into the next chapter of his life. Cathey, a digital film arts major, is a movie and music enthusiast. His time at ENMU uncovered his love for recording sound. Like many recent graduates, Cathey is pondering what he plans to do next with his life. The million dollar question, what do you plan to do now that you've graduated? My main thing right off the bat was that I was tired. I need time to relax so I can get things...
