Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Clovis City Engineer Justin Howalt believes the community is taking the right steps towards improving roadway infrastructure. But New Mexico's roads, airports, drinking water and other areas of infrastructure were criticized in a recent statewide report from the American Society of Civil Engineers. The ASCE graded New Mexico's state infrastructure average and found that repair and construction funding for the state's infrastructure is inadequate. An ASCE spokesman said that the report was conducted to point out deficiencies...
Eastern New Mexico University's Department of Music is hosting a jazz concert at 7 p.m. today in the Music Building's Buchanan Hall. The concert, directed by the jazz program's Ann Bradfield, will feature ENMU's Jazz Band and Jazz Combo. The jazz band's program will feature the music of Count Basie. Trumpet player and ENMU junior Jacob Caffrey of Clovis is excited to perform in tonight's show. Caffrey is a double music major, studying music education and music performance. The PNT asked Caffrey three questions: Jacob Caffrey...
Joshua Lucero: PNT correspondent The passing of higher education Bond C would mean $9 million dollars in renovations to Eastern New Mexico University's Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building. Officials say this is the largest classroom building on campus. A vote for the higher education Bond C would mean costly but needed renovations to the facilities of Eastern New Mexico University, Clovis Community College and other institutions across the state, according to officials. Acco...
Roosevelt County Democratic Party Chair Linda Uttaro said she didn't believe there was a winner and the only losers in Wednesday's presidential debate were the American people. Larry Smith, Roosevelt County Republican Party chair, thought Republican candidate Mitt Romney was better than President Barack Obama. "Obama didn't jab back," Uttaro said. "Romney said a lot of untrue things. I'm disappointed in Obama." Smithsaid both candidates were weak in the area of education but...
Peanut butter on Sunland Inc.'s recall list was distributed in the area as part of federal Commodity Supplemental Food Program, according to a program official. Fran Brown, director of the Commodity Supplemental Food Program in Roswell, which distributes commodities to eastern New Mexico sites, said she is aware they have distributed recalled peanut butter, a yellow-capped Sunland variety. The commodities packages with the peanut butter in question were distributed in September, according to Brown. Recalled products have been...
Eastern New Mexico University's Health Services is set to reopen Wednesday to students after being closed for a week because of the death of its new director. Judith Haislett, vice president of Student Affairs, said they have hired a practical nurse to serve ENMU students until they hire a new director. Former director Kris Kuhlman will also step in during the mornings to assist with patients. "I had been the director of health services previously so I know the system and I have the proper credentials to be the provider...
Joshua Lucero: PNT correspondent Eastern New Mexico University fans donned their green and silver as they cheered for the Greyhounds during Saturday's homecoming game at Greyhound Stadium. Portales was a sea of silver and green Saturday with the celebration of Eastern New Mexico University's homecoming. Children spun their umbrellas on Avenue D Saturday morning, some with plastic bags in hand sustaining the weather and awaiting for the rain of candy that ENMU's homecoming parade was sure to provide. There were more than 50...
Alamogordo native and Eastern New Mexico University alumnus Paul A. Mapes will be one of four alumni recognized at ENMU's Outstanding Alumni Awards Saturday morning. Mapes attended ENMU from 1965 to 1969 where he competed on its debate team and served as a reporter and editor for the school's paper. Other accomplishments for Mapes included serving on the student senate and being instrumental in writing the new student body constitution. He also traveled abroad to Heidelburg, Germany, his junior year to study at Schiller...
Roosevelt and Curry counties are thriving in areas of wage increases and employment in a state that remains one of the three poorest in the nation, according to a recent Census Bureau report. Sue Stockly, Eastern New Mexico University associate professor of economics, says New Mexico is a poverty-stricken state but she feels wage increases over the years and small drops of unemployment indicate things are getting better. "New Mexico is definitely doing worse but I don't think it would apply to our particular area because we'v...
Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Russell's Super Save store manager Tim Russell said at least 36 jars of Sunland's peanut butter have been pulled from their shelves in a recall. With the harvest is in the early stages, Sunland Inc. is busy processing peanuts while dealing with the aftermath of a national salmonella outbreak linked to its peanut butter plant. The peanut butter-making equipment is being scrubbed top to bottom and tests are being done to see if the bacteria is on it. "The (peanut butter) plant at this...
The controversial exclusion of coach-led prayer in Portales city league sports has sparked questions about prayer at other public and government-funded venues. According to league sorts Director Mike Doerr, coach-led prayer was eliminated to avoid possible legal issues as well as respecting the diversity represented in the league. The city council pauses for an invocation prayer before the start of their meetings. Mayor Sharon King said although it hasn't been discussed with other councilors, she's questioned if the council w...
City officials attribute the growth of Cannon Air Force Base and Eastern New Mexico University to the slight growth in Portales water customers over the last five years. The amount of water customers increased more than 200, from 4,847 in August 2007 to 5,070 in August of this year. "We're estimating a 2 percent increase in population yearly for the next couple of years," said City Clerk Joan Martinez-Terry. "(The population) is eventually going to level or even drop." According to water department officials, it took them 25...
At 20 years old, Richard E. Bradfute was the youngest person ever elected to Portales City Council, according to city records. He served from 1992 to 1996. Bradfute, now 40, the senior vice president, chief information officer and director for the James Polk Stone Community Bank. He is also the husband of Christy Bradfute and the father of two children, daughter Taylor and son Tate. The Portales native and Eastern New Mexico University alum reflects on the time he served as Ward B councilor. Richard Bradfute Youngest ever to...
Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Linda Hill of Portales told the crowd of nearly 150 at Tuesday's Portales City Council meeting, that she was a proud Christian. She opposed the exclusion of coach-led prayer in city league sports. Micah Thompson told community members at Tuesday's Portales City Council meeting that it is time to draw the line at the exclusion of coach-led prayer in Portales City League Sports. As a Christian and a mother of children participating in those leagues, she feels her religious rights are...
Courtesy photo ENMU alumni Jim and Norma Slone over the years. The Eastern New Mexico University freshman from Causey who couldn't dance well while others congregated around the Student Union Building's jukebox in fall of 1954, went on to sell his conglomerate of radio stations for $65 million about 11 years ago. In school, Jim Slone was known for his love of music and his vocal ability, but he majored in general business. Although radio wasn't his initial goal, his love for music drew him to ENMU's radio station, KENM, where...
Pam Preston of Portales is concerned the rights of her grandchildren and other athletes that participate in Portales City League Sports are being taken away by eliminating coach-led prayer. That's why she plans to attend a city council meeting Tuesday to voice her concerns. The exclusion of coach-led prayer in city league sports will be on Tuesday's agenda as a discussion led by Councilor Keith Thomas. "My biggest concern is that by giving in to these people (those who have complained about organized prayer), they're taking...
Pam Preston of Portales is concerned the rights of her grandchildren and other athletes that participate in Portales City League Sports are being taken away by eliminating coach-led prayer. That's why she plans to attend a city council meeting Tuesday to voice her concerns. The exclusion of coach-led prayer in city league sports will be on Tuesday's agenda as a discussion led by Councilor Keith Thomas. "My biggest concern is that by giving in to these people (those who have complained about organized prayer), they're taking...
Alisa Boswell: Portales News-Tribune Eastern New Mexico ranchers are taking legal action against the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Risk Management Agency because they have not received any insurance payments in 2011 for drought assistance. Causey cattle rancher Ross Caviness doubts the U.S. Department of Agriculture will ever pay what he believes they owe him for crop insurance. Now, Caviness and other ranchers are taking action by challenging the USDA's Risk Management Agency (RMA), using one of New Mexico's biggest...
Coach-led prayers will not be permitted in Portales City League Sports to avoid possible legal issues, according to Director Mike Doerr. He informed city league coaches of his decision Tuesday night during a meeting. Doerr said he has observed coach-led prayers at league contests. "We have multiple ethnicities, nationalities and religious backgrounds involved in our city leagues," Doerr said. "As much freedom as everyone has to express religious views, we must have the courtesy to respect the views of others." Christina...
A raise in the deposit cost for opening a water account and eliminating a few service fees for water customers are among the changes made to the Portales Utility Administrative Policies that will go into effect Oct. 1. Portales city councilors approved changes to the Portales Utility Administrative Policies at last week's city council meeting, as recommended by the city's Public Works Committee. The deposit for residential and industrial properties will rise from $60 to $100. Portales Public Works Director John DeSha said...
Portales City Councilor Michael Lucero is concerned about possible delays in emergency services by a railroad crossing that separates residents in the northwest side of town from the city's fire department. Lucero raised the issued at Tuesday's city council meeting . Lucero said he heard about this issue from citizens when he was campaigning for the March 6 election. The newly-elected councilor said the issue was worth looking into even though it had been brought up in the past. "What if you have a critical patient and you...
Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribute Master Gardener Le Ette Lawrence tells Roosevelt County gardeners they can landscape and have a beautiful yard in drought conditions Thursday at the Portales Public Library as the guest speaker for the Friends of the Portales Public Library program. Mary Clotfelter has been regarded as having one of the best landscaped yards in the county. At 89, she keeps her residence on N.M. 88 in shape through xeriscaping. She's most proud of her pink zinnias. Though Clotfelter is quite the...
Portales Area Transit could be providing an estimated 3,000 more rides this year than last year and officials expect demand to keep increasing. An estimated 21,000 rides will be given by Portales Area Transit this year, according to Director Dawn Kryder. She said the number will continue to increase yearly because of growing population in the area. "As any community grows, the need for transportation grows," Kryder said. Kryder says PAT, the area's only form of public transportation, is often praised for not having a fixed...
U.S. 70 construction project officials said they are moving on with their plans despite a setback caused by a week's worth of rain in August. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune U.S. 70 construction officials said the intersections of Avenue K and First and Second streets may be opened up as early as Tuesday to help ease traffic congestion around Eastern New Mexico University. Project Supervisor John Guldemann of Constructors Inc. said in August, construction workers poured concrete and curb and gutters on First...
Portales police, sheriff and fire call logs: Thursday - 12:11 p.m.: Caller reported she was in a motor vehicle accident, First Street and Avenue B. - 12:44 p.m.: Caller advised of an arrest, Portales. - 2:01 p.m.: Caller reported an alarm from the garage area, 1500 block of South Kilgore. - 2:06 p.m.: Caller reported a civil issue, 1700 block of North Boston. - 3:18 p.m.: Caller reported there was possibly going to be a fight at the park, Amazon and Elgin. - 4:01 p.m.: Caller reported a smoke alarm going off, 1600 block of...
