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A crowd of about 40 residents attended a Memorial Day program Monday morning at the Portales Cemetery. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Lynnde Hall, left, and Taryn Kizer of Portales present the laying of the wreath in the Portales American Legion's Memorial Day program. The Portales American Legion has hosted the program for 66 years to crowds large and small Program speaker Col. Charles Myers said the holiday's intended purpose is to honor the nation's fallen heroes. Organizers, and Myers, remarked during the...
Public service ranked as a top priority of Roosevelt County June 5 primary candidates Tuesday evening at Eastern New Mexico University's KENW-TV studio. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Candidates in the Roosevelt County primary waited under KENW-TV's studio lights for the candidate forum to start Tuesday evening on Eastern New Mexico University's campus. The forum, presented by the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce, the Portales News-Tribune and KENW-TV, began with asking questions to candidates in the running...
I usually fear the first time I socialize with superiors outside of a work setting. Just like in high school when you see your teacher at the grocery store or when they accidentally lift a pant leg revealing a tattoo, you have to remember they are people too, and not aliens. As an adult, I know that. But I just feel when talking with the people who grade you or write your check about non-work related stuff can be awkward. I've had many jobs and internships and I've pretty much loved or had a good relationship with all my...
The city of Portales is not bluffing anymore when it comes to rundown buildings. Either fix the situation or the city will. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Neighbors of this residence on North Austin Avenue that the city has deemed dangerous say the house caught fire a few months back. They hope the issues the house will be remedied before the roof caves in or it catches fire again. In April, city building inspector Sammy Standefer brought five buildings to the Portales city council's attention that he considers dan...
Portales police, sheriff and fire call logs: Wednesday - 12:37 p.m.: Caller requested an officer to help him get into his house, 1900 block of West 18th. - 1 p.m.: Walkup for fingerprints, 1700 block of North Boston. - 1:08 p.m.: Caller reported stray dogs, 1000 block of South Boulder. - 1:42 p.m.: Case number requested for bench warrant service, 200 block of South Avenue D. - 2 p.m.: Walkup for fingerprints, 1700 block of North Boston. - 2:09 p.m.: Caller requested code enforcement to call her, 800 block of South Dallas. -...
Their faces read concentration as they completed box and cross steps. Some Portales High School students moved like robots and others flowed like the bright dresses that twirled around the 18-foot poles. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Portales High School students rehearsed their Maypole ceremonies Wednesday evening in the Ram Athletic Center. Students twirled streamers around an 18-foot pole upholding a 84-year-old tradition. Perhaps the nervousness reflected the pressure Portales High School students felt of an...
With the exception of certain circumstances, I can't imagine why people decline to walk for graduation. My mother would kill me, my grandparents would be heartbroken if I chose not to. But personally, I see the actual commencement ceremony as the official celebration of a new chapter. It's emotional, it's scary, it's change. Covering ENMU's graduation this weekend made me quite teary-eyed and reminiscent of where I was just a year ago. I stood by the stage and graduates passed me not giving me a second glance so I got to...
There were a few candid moments for Eastern New Mexico University graduates walking on stage to receive their degree Saturday morning at Greyhound Arena. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Eastern New Mexico University spring commencement speaker Jose Garcia, New Mexico Higher Education Department secretary, speaks words of encouragement to graduates at Saturday's commencement ceremonies in the Greyhound Arena. Some students fixed their caps or posed for pictures for...
There were a few candid moments for Eastern New Mexico University graduates walking on stage to receive their degree Saturday morning at Greyhound Arena. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Eastern New Mexico University spring commencement speaker Jose Garcia, New Mexico Higher Education Department secretary, speaks words of encouragement to graduates at Saturday's commencement ceremonies in the Greyhound Arena. Some students fixed their caps or posed for pictures for...
Tres Amigas has selected Albuquerque for its operations center and Rio Rancho for its backup center. New Mexico cities in the running included Clovis, Albuquerque, Rio Rancho and Belen. About 100 jobs were at stake. Clovis officials learned of the decision Thursday morning. Clovis Mayor David Lansford thinks Tres Amigas made a decision that is in the best interest of the company and says he plans to continue to work with them. "We congratulate Albuquerque for getting that operation and those jobs, but it won't change the...
Portales police, sheriff and fire call logs: Wednesday - 10:15 a.m.: Caller reported juveniles throwing rocks, 1500 block of North Abilene. - 10:54 a.m.: Caller reported they have a patient that needs to be transported to the emergency room, 1700 block of North Avenue O. - 10:58 a.m.: Caller reported a suicidal subject, 1900 block of South Avenue C. - 11:12 a.m.: Caller reported a subject chasing a male with a bat, Fir and North Main. - 12:31 p.m.: Caller requested a standby, 1700 block of North Boston. - 1:04 p.m.: Caller...
More than a semester of practices, research and preparation will all come down to a 50-minute recital tonight that will determine Spencer O'Keefe's fate as a music student. Courtesy photo Eastern New Mexico University student Spencer O'Keefe played trumpet at ENMU's jazz festival in March. O'Keefe is a trumpet player pursuing his bachelor's degree in music education from Eastern New Mexico University and his recital's performance puts his degree on the line. He is a senior scheduled to graduate in the winter. "It's part of...
The classroom is where Aric Serrano shines — not just academically, but as a teacher. Courtesy photo Aric Serrano stands before the Pecos High School music class in Pecos, Texas. The Eastern New Mexico University graduating senior was a student teacher this semester in Pecos through ENMU's teacher education program. Through the teacher education program at Eastern New Mexico University, Serrano has been a student teacher in Pecos, Texas, since January working with music students. The 22-year-old graduating senior has a...
I feel like I'll be letting a good friend down this weekend. I'm usually the one you can count on, I try to be selfless. I'm not saying that I've never put myself first, but now my career has definitely made some choices for me. When he walks that stage with his chiseled jaw and sparkling smile, he'll look into the crowd, and I won't be there. But I'm so proud of Dwayne Adams. He has so much heart for everything that he does and he knows hard work. So I hope he understands that is why I can only be at his graduation in...
Not much can come between 22-year-old Alisha Grinsteinner and her electric bass. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Eastern New Mexico University graduating senior Alisha Grinsteinner edits audio Saturday afternoon in the computer lab of the music building. Grinsteinner is excited that graduation is less than a week away and is happy to see all of her efforts, including putting in weekend hours, will finally pay off. Grinsteinner has always had an interest in music but when she was turned off to the guitar six years...
John Bonner isn't too bothered by the tuition increases at Eastern New Mexico University over the four years he's been there. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Chelsea Morse, 18, is one of the thousands of Eastern New Mexico University students affected by tuition rate increases. Over the past 20 years, tuition and fee increases have more than tripled for residents and doubled for non-residents. Morse thinks the economy plays a role in those increases as well as keeping up with technology. Non-resident tuition and...
If you're leaving Portales via U.S. 70, N.M. 206, or N.M. 467, you'll see Smokey Bear warning you about daily fire danger. Fire danger has been listed as extreme for a little over a year because of drought conditions. Christina Calloay: Portales News-Tribune Portales firefighter Darren Elrod points to a bullet hole in fire danger icon, Smokey Bear. Elrod says these signs are used to alert the public about fire danger in the area but some people use the signs as target practice. Here are some facts behind those signs: History...
Mayor Sharon King and Portales city council members praised the Portales Police Department and Chief Jeff Gill on Tuesday evening at their bi-monthly city council meeting in light of a 14-page report released last week that was critical of the department's performance. King said it was important that the department go through a review after the turmoil surrounding the resignation of Deputy Chief Lonnie Berry, who pled no contest to three felony counts of tampering with public records. Click here to read our editorial on city...
Eastern New Mexico University student Robert Johnston was one out of 25 college students across the nation selected to be an intern at the Chicago-Kent College of Law this summer. The 19-year-old will be leaving New Mexico in June to get a taste of law school and will be studying an array of legal topics, including American legal history and constitutional law. Johnston Johnston was asked the following questions about his opportunity and have been edited for style and clarity: • How long have you been interested in law and p...
Editor's Note: This graduation profile is the first of a continuing series on area high school and college graduates. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Eastern New Mexico University graduating senior Irving Avalos in front of the College of Business, a domain he's ruled academically and socially. Age isn't the only thing that differentiates Irving Avalos from his graduating class. His mentors and peers describe him a model student and a great person. The 20-year-old from Tatum is graduating in May from Eastern New Mex...
A Portales sandwich shop saw its busiest day in the past few months Wednesday thanks to customers coming in to beat the record heat. Iced coffee drinks and ice cream were the popular menu items for the Do Drop In, with fruit salad as a close third. "Everyone associates the weather with healthy food," owner Ian Mountjoy said. The temperature climbed to 98 degrees in Portales and 96 degrees in Clovis in what has already been a warmer than average month. The previous record for Portales and Clovis for April 25 was 93 degrees in...
A Portales sandwich shop saw its busiest day in the past few months Wednesday thanks to customers coming in to beat the record heat. Iced coffee drinks and ice cream were the popular menu items for the Do Drop In, with fruit salad as a close third. "Everyone associates the weather with healthy food," owner Ian Mountjoy said. The temperature climbed to 98 degrees in Portales and 96 degrees in Clovis in what has already been a warmer than average month. The previous record for Portales and Clovis for April 25 was 93 degrees in...
Sixteen-year-old Jaycee Gallegos loves her horse Thorr. She's grown up in the rodeo, winning her first saddle when she was 5, and helps care for the four horses her family owns. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Jaycee Gallegos, 16, practices barrel racing with her horse Thorr, Friday at an arena west of Portales. Although she loves her horses, she says the possibility of a slaughterhouse opening in Roswell may be an option for horse owners who can't afford to keep their horses. Her bond with Thorr was evident as she...
Samplings of Portales police, sheriff and fire call logs: Wednesday - 11:36 a.m., Caller reported she found a puppy, 800 block of East Amazon. - 11:44 a.m., Caller reported someone stole his air conditioner, 1100 block of North Boston. - 12:53 p.m., Caller reported someone stole a washer, 300 block of North Chicago. - 2:46 p.m., Caller reported a drunk driver, South Avenue G and Second Street. - 4:11 p.m., Caller reported a driver driving on the wrong side of the road, 467 and North Roosevelt Road 1. - 5:49 p.m., Caller...
Christa Prewitt no longer fears her annual mammogram appointments. She described her experience with past mammograms as painful. Alisa Boswell: Portales News-Tribune Roosevelt General Hospital mammography technologists Charla Evans, left, and Karen Williams place a pad Wednesday on the hospital's new digital mammography machine. The new technology provides a pad that is softer and more comfortable for patients. The discomfort associated with older mammogram technology didn't stop her from being consistent with her yearly...
