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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Portales City Councilor Michael Lucero says he just can't justify spending $35,000 to paint the school logos of Eastern New Mexico University and Portales High School on the town's water towers to his constituents. City Councilor Keith Thomas said $35,000 was the worst-case scenario cost and although he wants the city's support behind the project, which he feels will instill community pride, he prefers to look for private money to fund it. "I'm not opposed to the idea, it just seems too pricey when we have other things to...
Democratic incumbent George Dodge will go on to represent District 63 for another term after defeating Republican challenger Steve Hanson in Tuesday's general election. Dodge, a former Santa Rosa educator, took 60 percent of the vote against the Curry County dairyman in their race to the New Mexico House of Representatives. "It feels fantastic," Dodge said excitedly. "We had a fantastic team and we worked hard. We made over 7,000 phone calls and knocked on over 3,000 doors and that's what it takes. You got to have a ground...
Portales City Councilor Michael Lucero says he just can't justify spending $35,000 to paint the school logos of Eastern New Mexico University and Portales High School on the town's water towers to his constituents. City Councilor Keith Thomas said $35,000 was the worst-case scenario cost and although he wants the city's support behind the project, which he feels will instill community pride, he prefers to look for private money to fund it. "I'm not opposed to the idea, it just seems too pricey when we have other things to...
Fuel sales at the Portales Municipal Airport dropped 24 percent in September compared to five years ago. "The start of this year was horrendous," said airport general services Director Mike Parkey. "October through March was the slowest I've ever seen it." In September 2007, 2,610 gallons of fuel were sold and that number has gradually dropped with 1,975 gallons being sold in September 2012. Parkey said climbing fuel prices are a factor but is still baffled that business has been so low. "Fuel prices were up a little bit but...
Portales City Councilor Michael Lucero says he just can't justify spending $35,000 to paint the school logos of Eastern New Mexico University and Portales High School on the town's water towers to his constituents. City Councilor Keith Thomas said $35,000 was the worst-case scenario cost and although he wants the city's support behind the project, which he feels will instill community pride, he prefers to look for private money to fund it. "I'm not opposed to the idea, it just seems too pricey when we have other things to...
Americans are selfish when it comes to voting, according to one Eastern New Mexico University professor. History professor Suzanne Balch-Lindsay says voters in Tuesday's election most likely will select the presidential candidate they feel will provide them the most safety and security. She says it's a factor that never changes because the average American often worries about protecting "me and mine." Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Eastern New Mexico history...
There just wasn't as much urgency to vote early for Tuesday's presidential election compared to four years ago, and thus the reason why Curry County Clerk Coni Jo Lyman says early voting numbers are down. As early voting ended Saturday night in Curry County, a total of 5,666 cast ballots in-person, compared to the 6,269 voters that participated in early voting in 2008's presidential election. "It was consistent day after day but it just wasn't swamped like it was in 2008," said Lyman about the Curry County Courthouse during... Full story
Portales High School seniors Adrianna Lucero, left, and Kaleigh Johns rehearse the music for their All-State Band auditions at Eastern New Mexico University later this month. The two are amoung three PHS students seeking a spot in the state wide band. Their lungs, lips and fingers may get tired, but fatigue won't stop three Portales High School seniors from achieving a spot in a statewide band, an opportunity that they call an honor. From early morning rehearsals to repeating the same etudes, these girls have been preparing...
Jennifer Cruz said it's been nearly two years since her aunt Mary Castillo was killed in a crash involving a Clovis police officer and her family is still seeking justice. She's hoping former Clovis police officer Stephen Gallegos will get his day in court now that 3rd Judicial District Chief Deputy District Attorney Scot Key from Las Cruces has taken the case for review. A criminal indictment against Gallegos was dropped in May after Gallegos' attorney Dan Lindsey successfully argued 9th Judicial District Attorney Matt Chand...
Seeing his father's name relocated to another road on Cannon Air Force Base would be like seeing the death of his father a second time, said Keith Ingram. Ingram's father, D.L. Ingram, was a local dignitary who helped pioneer the Committee of 50, an organization that has served as a lobbyist for Cannon. The main road that leads into the base has had D.L. Ingram's name since his death in 1989. Now, Ingram is concerned his father's name will be moved after Cannon officials told him there are plans to do so. Ericka Engblom:... Full story
Portales and Clovis residents are advised to button up and stay warm tonight, as the area is expected to experience a temperature low of 31 degrees, according to Accuweather.com Senior Meteorologist, Dave Samuhel. "Expect below freezing temperatures Thursday and Friday with a low of 31 degrees Thursday and 29 degrees Friday," Samuhel said. Samuhel said this year's freeze is consistent in arrival with previous years. "This is right around normal for a first freeze but you did have a morning dip to 30 degrees on Oct. 8.,"...
Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler has been tasked with prosecuting deadbeat parents for child support payments in Roosevelt and Curry Counties, taking leadership under the governor's new program. "Previously, New Mexico child support enforcement hasn't been brought to the forefront," said Troy Oliver, assistant district attorney to Chandler. Chandler has presented 21 cases of child abandonment under Gov. Susana Martinez' child support Felony Prosecution Project. The project, which was launched by Martinez in... Full story
J'lynn Maestas jumped up and down excited to show the others in line the bright pink and purple butterfly she'd become. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune J'lynn Maestas, 4, of Portales gets her face painted into a butterfly by Naomi Martin on Saturday at the 39th annual Portales Peanut Valley Festival. Maestas, 4, of Portales enjoyed getting her face painted and spending the day with her family at the 39th annual Portales Peanut Valley Festival Saturday at the Roosevelt County Fair Grounds. "I've been coming to this...
Eastern New Mexico University assistant professor Stefan Kiesbye's novel, "Your House is on Fire, Your Children All Gone," was a Top 10 pick in the October issue of Oprah Magazine. Kiesbye, a native of northern Germany, has been writing professionally for 20 years and teaching for 12. His haunting novel is about four children, who narrate the novel, growing up in a small northern Germany village. Stefan Kiesbye ENMU assistant professor and author Kiesbye said in order for the children to survive, they can't play nice. "They h...
A pilot walked away with minor injuries Wednesday afternoon after his single-engine spray plane clipped a power line and crashed into a Roosevelt County cotton field, according to police. Bill Byrd, a cropduster with King Ag Aviation in Sudan, Texas, was spraying Roosevelt County farmer Robert Ledbetter's cotton east of Portales. The plane landed upright. Johnny King, owner of King Ag Aviation, said Byrd has bruises from the seat belts but is OK. Christina Calloway: Portales... Full story
Portales city councilors love the idea of painting the athletic names an logos of local schools on the city water tower to build a sense of community pride. However, they're starting to balk at the estimated cost of the project. The idea was pitched about a month ago at a Portales City Council meeting and the price, an estimated cost of $35,000 for the fanciest design, was discussed at Tuesday night's council meeting. "It sounds like a lot of money," told Ward D Councilor Keith Thomas, one of the councilors spearheading the... Full story
City officials are looking to hire a city manager trainee with current City Manager Tom Howell retiring in a little more than a year. City councilors discussed the job description of the position at Tuesday night's city council meeting and ultimately decided to have a workshop in two weeks on the duties of this position. "We need to see what we want that person to be doing in the interim," said Mayor Sharon King. King suggested the possibility of this position lobbying for the city of Portales in addition to other duties....
Portales city councilors want to rid the city of eyesores. Legally, City Attorney Randy Knudson says, it's not likely. Councilors discussed a proposed Neighborhood Beautification Ordinance at Tuesday night's bi-monthly city council meeting, one that defines its purpose "to preserve and enhance the beauty of our community and neighborhoods." "It's something that we talked about months ago and we let it drop," said Mayor Sharon King to councilors. The ordinance would be somewhat similar to what the city already has set in...
Education is a priority for both District 63 state representative candidates, but they differ in solutions. "There's too much emphasis on social promotion," said Republican candidate and Curry County dairyman Steve Hanson. "Children should be able to read by the third grade." Democratic incumbent George Dodge Jr. believes the key to a successful education goes beyond what the standardized test measures. "Teacher training and providing more support and resources to our classroom teachers is paramount to a successful...
The closing of an iconic restaurant in Portales has saddened area residents who say it was more than the food, it was a community staple. The Portales Dairy Queen closed its doors for good on Oct. 4. Owner Susan Houtchens said it was a hard decision to make but family health issues took priority and pushed her to retire. "We've had it in our family for over 25 years," Houtchens said. "The experience has been a wonderful blessing to the whole family." Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Community members are sad to see t... Full story
Claude Elswick watched multiple blood samples rotate in a chemistry analyzer in Roosevelt General Hospital's laboratory. The lab technician says the machine can conduct up to 50 tests such as sugar levels and heart enzymes at one time. He credits the machine as a huge help in preparing for Saturday's health fair because of the high volume the lab has experienced this week. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Eastern New Mexico University student Leon Mendoza gets his blood drawn Wednesday at the Roosevelt General... Full story
Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Dr. Erika Garcia of Roosevelt General Hospital plans to promote literacy among young children in Roosevelt County with the Reach Out and Read program. Roosevelt General Hospital's Dr. Erika Garcia is excited to promote literacy to her patients and other Roosevelt County children served at RGH with the Reach Out and Read program. Reach Out and Read prepares America's youngest children to succeed in school by partnering with doctors to prescribe books and encourage families to read toge...
The Hispanic vote in the Clovis-Portales area will lean heavily toward President Barack Obama in the Nov. 6 election, according area political and business leaders. They base that prediction on conversations they've had within the Hispanic community. Their predictions are consistent with a recent CNN and Opinion Research Corporation International survey that found Obama retains a big lead over rival Mitt Romney among Hispanics, with the president getting 70 percent of the Hispanic vote to 26 percent for Romney. New Mexico has... Full story
The leadership skills Si Trujillo developed as an Eastern New Mexico University dormitory director are helping him run his business in Denver. A recent ENMU graduate from Raton and the 25-year-old business owner, Trujillo says his experience as Eddy Hall director taught him the importance of responsibilities, among other things. "Working in housing really helped, I learned discipline, it's not always about fun," Trujillo said. "Sometimes you have to stay in and get your work done." After receiving his master's degree in... Full story
Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Eastern New Mexico University Police Chief Brad Mauldin holds up a bag of marijuana confiscated from one of the ENMU dorms, part of the exhibits presented students Thursday in a marijuana and spice presentation held on campus. Students burst into laughter as they saw the effects of spice, a synthetic form of cannabis, take a toll on a young man in a video shown at a drug awareness presentation Thursday on Eastern New Mexico University's campus. His actions may have seemed funny, but...
