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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Portales High School championship baseball coach Arturo Ontiveros said seeing the school's beloved Rams plastered high above the city would incite a sense of pride for the community's athletics. Community leaders are looking into the idea of displaying athletic names and logos of Portales Municipal Schools and Eastern New Mexico University on the city's water towers. "Stuff like that just builds a positive rapport for the community and the school system," Ontiveros said. "You drive into town and see that on the water tower...
Monique Correa Marques Goncalves of Petropolis, Brazil, is living with her new American family here in Portales through the Rotary International's youth exchange program The 18-year-old is currently staying with Tom and Joan Brown of Portales. Goncalves said she enjoys the charm of Portales. The Browns' son Isaac left for Germany Sept. , also as part of a Rotary exchange.. Rotary officials hope that Goncalves' stay here will raise cultural awareness in the community. Goncalves said she comes from a big family and has 15...
Known best for roles in "Deliverance," "Robocop" and the original "Total Recall," Eastern New Mexico University graduate Ronny Cox said his favorite role will always be the guy strumming the guitar. Alisa Boswell: Portales News-Tribune Ronny Cox, right, was joined by Chojo Jacques on the fiddle Thursday night at Eastern New Mexico University's ballroom. "The thing that gives me the most pleasure in the world is music," Cox said. "I never feel more alive than when I'm doing shows. I won't let any movie or television show...
Portales police, sheriff and fire call logs: Wednesday - 11:53 a.m. Officer requested for warrant service, 1000 block of Community Way. - 12:18 p.m.: Caller requested to speak to an officer about a dispute, 100 block of South Globe. - 12:43 p.m.: Caller requested an ambulance for an elderly male, 700 block of Wylie Cox Circle. - 12:57 p.m.: Caller reported someone had stolen his license plate, 1600 block of South Avenue B. - 1 p.m.: Walk-up for fingerprints, 1700 block of North Boston. - 1 p.m.: Walk-up for fingerprints,...
Playwright and former Eastern New Mexico University student Robert Patrick will be showing his play "You're Family" to benefit the Bennett trust for Eastern New Mexico University at Ruidoso on Sept. 21-22 at the Old Dowlin Mill in Ruidoso. Patrick Patrick answered questions about his play, the life of a playwright and his history with ENMU in Portales. What about "You're Family" will speak to people in this area? Although it's not stated in the play, all the characters are based on real people from this area (Roswell and... Full story
Locals say they're spending Labor day weekend at home even though AAA's recent travel survey found that more Americans plan to hit the road for the holiday. Portales housewife Carol Martin said she and her family may break from their traditional outing to Sumner Lake State Park and stay in town for Labor Day. "We're not real sure about it yet, we usually go to the Fort Sumner lake but it has become more unpopular because of the lower water level," Martin said. Arlene Dixon of Clovis said she and her husband will be the host...
I feel like I've never experienced a fair like the Roosevelt County Fair this past week. Being a city kid, I was attracted to the illuminated rides and the delicious deep fried fair food. Features such as pie eating contests, 4-H competitions and livestock shows were somewhat mythical to me because of movies and television. But here, that's what the fair is all about. I can ride nauseating rides at an amusement park but I wouldn't see the county's prettiest flowers or craftiest projects anywhere else but the fair. I was an...
Caught off guard, people empty their purse or bag and explain why they carry each item they have on them. Even what they find can surprise them. Dylan Griffith received a free drawstring backpack filled with goodies at the Roosevelt County Fair. He was excited to find what was inside. Name: Dylan Griffith Age: 4 Hometown: Portales Occupation: Student What in your bag? - A blue Republican Party balloon: Blue is my favorite color. - A fly swatter: I have to use it. - A ruler: I'll use it for coloring - An assortment of candy... Full story
Locals recalled being amazed when they saw American hero Neil Armstrong be the first human to walk on the moon. Armstrong died Saturday at age 82 and we asked six people what they remembered about the day Armstrong took that giant leap for mankind: Zorita Bradfute of Portales said: "My husband was teaching night school so I was watching the landing in our barn in Denver about three or four months after we moved in. I was just amazed by it. The landing brought tears to my eyes." Donald "Doc" Elder, Eastern New Mexico...
Christopher Hamilton looked at the model trains circle the track through eyes of wonderment. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune The Clovis Area Train Society provided a model railroad layout exhibit Saturday at the Roosevelt County Fair. A model New Mexico Rail Runner train rides through a small town. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Greg Jennings, vice president of the Clovis Area Train Society, wipes the railroad tracks clean Saturday at their model railroad exhibit. Christina Calloway: Portales...
Portales firefighter Scott Candeleria holds a boot up to oncoming traffic Thursday afternoon on First Street to raise money and awareness for the Muscular Dystrophy Association during the PPD's annual Fill the Boot campaign. Portales firefighter Floyd Hancock saw a few drivers along U.S. 70 on their cell phones and other drivers look in the other direction Thursday as he stood on First Street holding up a fire boot to collect money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Though some drivers did their best to ignore the... Full story
Bryce Derrer hoisted up his goat Matthew to display how much care he's put into raising and training him. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Judge Jesus Trujillo walks around to check the muscle tone of the entries in the bred goat show on Tuesday afternoon at the Roosevelt County Fair. The fair continues today with a senior citizen and military appreciation night. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Roosevelt County bred goat show participants attempt to control their goats as the judge makes his rounds....
Casey Turnbough with Arise Sexual Assault Services, talks about her work with Arise in Portales and Clovis and what defines unhealthy and healthy relationships. What is your background in the field and what responsibilities do you have at Arise? I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner — nationally board certified. I've worked at Arise holding various positions for the last six years — primarily that of sexual assault nurse examiner for pediatric and adult patients. I graduated from New Mexico State University wit...
Local hotels and stores experienced an influx of business from another incoming freshmen class at Eastern New Mexico University this weekend. Hotels and store owners said they expect and prepare for this crowd every year, usually consisting of the families moving in students to the dormitories and the return of current ENMU students. Spring enrollment is estimated to be at 5,800 students this year, according to ENMU officials. Parin Kumar, manager of the Holiday Inn in Portales, said their hotel was booked over the weekend....
Flowers were in bloom at the Roosevelt County Fair Tuesday afternoon, but Portales Women's Club members said Flower Show entries have declined from last year due to weather. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Portales Women's Club members assist Flower Show judge Aileen McAlister (second to right), while she award ribbons to flower entries, Tuesday afternoon at the Roosevelt County Fair. Pictured, from left, are June Ferguson, Linda Leaming, Aileen McAlister, Della Kobernick. The Portales Women's Club has sponsored... Full story
Caught off guard people empty their purse or bag and explain why they carry each item they have on them. Erin Baker of Portales attributes much of what's in her purse to her four children. She added she didn't carry a purse around until she had children. Name: Erin Baker Age: 37 Hometown: Carlisle, Pa. Occupation: Mother and student at Eastern New Mexico University, studying forensic biology and chemistry. Why do you carry? - Orange Sharpie marker: I probably confiscated it from one of the children. They have decorated many... Full story
Megan McClary sat in her new home Saturday morning with her father Brien McClary trying to figure out how to arrange a room filled with too much furniture. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune New roommates Megan McClary (left) and Amanda Lewis set up their Eastern New Mexico University dorm in Curry Hall Saturday afternoon. Pink and zebra print was a common color scheme the girls agreed on. Welcome to freshman move-in day at Eastern New Mexico University. Brien cracked a joke, a reference from movie "Step Brothers,"...
The Portales Fire Department has received approval from the city council to submit a loan for a new fire apparatus, a piece of equipment they have been needing for years, according to officials. The cost of the fire truck with the 100 foot aerial platform is a little over $850,000. "It's been a priority to replace this for the last six years due to age and mechanical issues," said Portales Fire Department Chief Gary Nuchols. He said at least three previous fire chiefs have attempted to replace the truck, but were denied...
What started as a church project has now become a community project, said Dare Stevens, pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Elida. Locals said in response to the impact brothers Ronald and Fred Anthony had on the community of Elida, community members are picking up where the brothers left off on the construction of the church's playground, following the brothers' deaths in an automobile accident last week. "They were really the best in the community," Stevens said. "They were leaders, they were faithful in the...
Rod Payne and Murry Jeffries were two men who dedicated their time and hearts to the Roosevelt County Fair for years. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Nikole Vigil, graphic designer with Signman Signs, uses a rag to shine the Murry Jeffries Stage sign Thursday at Signman Signs. The sign will be put up before the Roosevelt County Fair begins Tuesday. That's why, this year, Roosevelt County Fair board members see it fit that the fair be dedicated to them to show their appreciation of how much they gave to the yearly...
Roosevelt General Hospital officials said they have received a lot of questions about wellness checks from Medicare patients. Dr. Erika Garcia, who practices family medicine at RGH, answered questions about Medicare and routine checkups. What is a wellness check as described by Medicare and who should be getting one? Routine preventative visits are advantageous for patients of all ages because healthcare providers can help identify any potential disease such as diabetes, high blood pressure and even cancer. The preventative... Full story
Portales Deputy Clerk Veda Urioste says the $7,900 beautification grant the city received should be enough to maintain yearly cleaning projects even though funding has been cut. File photo Eastern New Mexico Students were among 105 volunteers who picked up trash in the community during last October's big community cleanup. The beautification grant the city received helps fund the awards of such cleanup projects. The $7,900 will be used to continue a local program to aid in litter control and beautification projects in...
Judy Crume laughed aloud with friends Saturday as she recalled cramming into a classic Volkswagen beetle with 10 other classmates for lunch at a local restaurant while in high school. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Members of the Portales High School Class of 1962 met Saturday for a 50-year reunion at the Memorial Building. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune The Portales High School class of 1962 enjoyed hamburgers and sharing memories Saturday at the Memorial Building. Christina Calloway: Portales... Full story
Amber Durand keeps a watchful eye on swimmers in the Portales city swimming pool. The 21-year-old lifeguard and Eastern New Mexico University student from Washington, answered questions about her duties of her summer job. What are your responsibilities as a lifeguard? Keep the kids from running and making sure swimmers follow all of the pool rules. Amber Durand, 21, is a student at Eastern New Mexico University and a lifeguard at Portales Swimming Pool. What is required of you to be a lifeguard? You must be at least 16. You... Full story
If you have a portable pool out on your lawn, you may be in violation of city ordinance. The Portales city council plans to look further into the city's laws and statutes to see if portable pools are required to be in a fenced in area, the reason being for child safety. At Tuesday's city council meeting, Ward C councilor Leo Lovett asked other councilors if they considered portable pools a safety hazard and councilors agreed. City attorney Steve Doerr told councilors that there may in fact be in ordinance already in place... Full story
