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link Franklin Smith, center, teaches media students how to use programs that edit video and sound. The class also does live stream videos. PNT staff writer [email protected] Curtis Utly started last year as the “new guy” at Portales High School. Taking the media arts class that is offered at the school, Utly learned video editing while working within a group. “Everyone was really friendly and I made new friends because of this class,” Utly said who is now a sophomore. The me...
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Caller reported: Tuesday • 12:39 a.m.: Traffic stop, Avenue F and Second Street. • 4:04 a.m.: Traffic stop, U.S. 70. • 4:48 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident without injuries, 1600 block of East Spruce Street. • 4:49 a.m.: Traffic stop, Boston and Lime streets. • 5:50 a.m.: Traffic stop, 1000 block of West First Street. • 6:15 a.m.: Traffic stop, Kilgore Avenue and University Drive. • 6:25 a.m.: Traffic stop, Third Street and Kilgore Avenue. • 7:01 a.m.: Traffic stop, South Avenue C...
By Lillian Bowe link Rachel Reyes helps one of her fourth-grade students, Marisol Amparan, read. Reyes uses sign language to help Amparan understand and read words in the sentences. Reyes has seven students she has throughout the day and teaches all subjects. PNT staff writer [email protected] Editor’s note: The “Meet the” series profiles the people behind groups, organizations and businesses in the community. Before the passage of the Individuals with Disabilities Education...
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Caller reported: Tuesday • 1:52 a.m.: Ambulance requested, 1600 block of West 18th Street. • 6:33 a.m.: Prisoner transport, 100 block of Airport Road. • 7:03 a.m.: Larceny, 1000 West Second Street. • 9:01 a.m.: Welfare check, 200 block of West Ivy Street. • 9:04 a.m.: Prisoner transport, 1700 block of North Boston Street. • 10:29 a.m.: Warrant service, 300 block of East First Street. • 11:09 a.m.: Officer requested, 200 block of East Rose Street. • 11:13 a.m.: Ambulance reque...
link Portales Mayor Sharon King, left, made her re-election bid official Tuesday morning when she filed for candidacy at City Clerk Joan Martinez-Terry's office. King is running unopposed. PNT staff writer [email protected] Only one of the four races for Portales City Council seats in the March 4 municipal election will be contested. Tuesday was filing day . Ward A incumbent Antonio Salguero will be challenged by Veronica Pena. Salguero, a retired educator, said having compe...
link DeAun Searl PNT staff writer [email protected] DeAun Searl, 43, was appointed county clerk by the Roosevelt County Commission last month to fill the term of the previous clerk, who resigned in protest the state Supreme Court ruling same-sex marriages legal. Searl has been working at the clerk’s office for a little more than five years. Born and raised in Portales, Searl loves the hometown feel of Portales and has many relatives living in the area as well. “It is a gre...
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Caller reported: Friday • 2:48 p.m.: Traffic stop, Main and First streets. • 3:05 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident without injuries, 1600 block of East Spruce Street. • 3:25 p.m.: Animal complaint, 200 block of South Avenue I. • 4:04 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident without injuries, 300 block of North Chicago Avenue. • 4:17 p.m.: Animal complaint, 1000 block of East Danube Street. • 4:43 p.m.: Premise check, U.S. 70. • 5:35 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident without injuries, 300 block of...
link The Roosevelt County War Memorial in the parking lot of the Roosevelt County Courthouse has 180 places for names of veterans. PNT staff writer [email protected] Robert Cato earned Purple Heart and Bronze Star medals serving in the Vietnam war while in a field artillery unit in Vietnam. After his tour, Cato was transferred to Portales to start the ROTC program at Eastern New Mexico University in 1970. Now his name is m emorialized on a paver at the Roosevelt County War... Full story
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Caller reported: Tuesday • 4:29 p.m.: Officer requested, U.S. 70. • 4:45 p.m.: Animal complaint, 1100 block of North Boston Avenue. • 4:47 p.m.: Animal complaint, 1700 block of North Boston Street. • 5 p.m.: Officer requested, walk-in. • 5:14 p.m.: Welfare check, 1000 block of West 16th Street. • 5:28 p.m.: Animal complaint, 900 block of 16th Street. • 5:46 p.m.: Civil matter, 2100 block of La Vega De Ranchos. • 6:03 p.m.: Traffic stop, First Street and Abilene Avenue. • 6:10...
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Caller reported: Tuesday • 12 a.m.: Noise disturbance, 17th Lane and Avenue G. • 1:18 a.m.: Traffic stop, 21st Street. • 4:25 a.m.: Traffic stop, 500 block of South Abilene Avenue. • 5:07 a.m.: Traffic stop, 18th Stret and Avenue D. • 5:33 a.m.: Traffic stop, First Street and Avenue I. • 6:05 a.m.: Traffic stop, 18th Street and Avenue H. • 8:31 a.m.: Escort, 1600 block of South Avenue O. • 8:33 a.m.: Escort, 100 block of West 18th Street. • 8:48 a.m.: Welfare check, 600 block...
PNT staff writer [email protected] The Davis family spent a good portion of first day of 2014 inside, only to venture out in the late afternoon to City Park. “Since we stayed in all day, we wanted some fresh air and our boys were getting a little stir crazy,” said Randi Davis of her twin boys, Mason and Owen. “Since we stayed in all day, we wanted some fresh air and our boys were getting a little stir crazy. Here’s what other area residents did Wednesday on New Year’s Day: z Lance Hill, battalion chief of the Portales Fire... Full story
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Caller reported: Friday • 1:26 a.m.: Traffic stop, 18th Street and Avenue I. • 1:36 a.m.: Alarm activation, 200 block of South Main Avenue. • 5:43 a.m.: Traffic stop, 1000 block of West 18th Street. • 4:41 a.m.: Ambulance requested, 1500 block of South Avenue G. • 6:32 a.m.: Traffic stop, 1600 block of East Spruce Street. • 7:19 a.m.: Traffic stop, Highway 267. • 7:31 a.m.: Deputy requested, NM 206 . • 7:41 a.m.: Traffic hazard, NM 236. • 9:09 a.m.: Ambulance requested, 200 bl...
PNT staff writer [email protected] Morgan Foster of San Jon joined the Eastern New Mexico University spirit squad in the fall semester of 2010. She became the team captain this year. Being the leader of the squad has posed many challenges, but for Foster the biggest challenge was trying to be the best she could be for her teammates. When she graduates in May, Foster plans on attending graduate school to become a speech-language pathologist. link Courtesy photo Morgan Foster... Full story
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Caller reported: Thursday: • 12:21 a.m.: Traffic stop, 1100 block of Chicago Avenue. • 12:29 a.m.: Traffic stop, Avenue B and University Drive. • 4:11 a.m.: Fire/Regular response, 800 block of South Roosevelt Road. • 4:41 a.m.: Ambulance requested,1500 block of South Avenue G. • 9:14 a.m.: Welfare check, 1300 block of South Avenue A. • 9:15 a.m.: Traffic stop, 17th Street and Main Street. • 9:44 a.m.: Officer requested, 1700 block of South Main Avenue. • 9:50 a.m.: Officer r... Full story
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Caller reported: Tuesday • 11:19 a.m.: Animal complaint, 500 block of East Amazon. • 1:35 p.m.: Requested officer, 100 block of Airport. • 2:20 p.m.: Alarm activation, 400 block of North Kilgore. • 3:52 p.m.: Ambulance requested, 1600 block of West 18th Street. • 6:25 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident with injuries, U.S. 70. • 7:15 p.m.: Domestic dispute, 1400 block of N.M. 236. • 8:54 p.m.: Breathing problems, 800 block of North Avenue O. • 9:35 p.m.: Subject removal, 400 block of Sou...
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Caller reported: Tuesday • 11:19 a.m.: Animal complaint, 500 block of East Amazon. • 1:35 p.m.: Requested officer, 100 block of Airport. • 2:20 p.m.: Alarm activation, 400 block of North Kilgore. • 3:52 p.m.: Ambulance requested, 1600 block of West 18th Street. • 6:25 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident with injuries, U.S. 70. • 7:15 p.m.: Domestic dispute, 1400 block of N.M. 236. • 8:54 p.m.: Breathing problems, 800 block of North Avenue O. • 9:35 p.m.: Subject removal, 400 block of Sou...
Portales police, sheriff and fire call logs: Monday • 12:43 a.m.: Traffic stop, U.S. Highway 70. • 1:14 a.m.: Traffic stop, West 18th Street and South Avenue C. • 1:20 a.m.: Traffic stop, Ivy Street and Avenue M. • 2:05 a.m.: Traffic stop, 600 block of South Avenue C. • 4:49 a.m.: Traffic stop, 18th Street. • 5:11 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances, 1900 block of West Second Street. • 6:47 a.m.: Traffic stop, 100 block of South Chicago Avenue. • 6:56 a.m.: Traffic stop, U.S. Highway 70. • 7:06 a.m.: Ambulance requested, 1600 b... Full story
PNT staff writer [email protected] For Dianne Parker, Portales city council member, Christmas has always been a very special time for her family. Parker’s youngest daughter was due on Christmas day, but was born more than a week late, and two of her grandchildren were born only a few days after Christmas. “Just having my daughter and my grandchildren near Christmas is just so special,” Parker said. Having Christmas with the her whole family is always a great memory for Parker. “What better gift is there than having a daugh...
PNT staff writer [email protected] Gay Luna and her two daughters, Devyn, 16, and Tori, 15, got some Christmas joy a little early this year. On Saturday, the family got a newly constructed home from the Roosevelt and Curry County Habitat for Humanity. Tears shed and hugs given, the family moved in on Saturday after a dedication and house blessing ceremony. For Luna, “It still has not soaked in,” she said about living in the new home. link CMI staff photo: Lillian Bowe Gay... Full story
PNT staff writer [email protected] A new face of the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s department, Deputy James Beatty, 28, is not a stranger to Portales. Beatty, born and raised in Roswell, went to New Mexico State University for his education, but found the second largest city in New Mexico too big. Transferring to Eastern New Mexico University, Beatty found Portales to be friendly and inviting. link Beatty Due to financial difficulties, Beatty joined the U.S. Marines and ...
PNT staff-writer [email protected] Bianca Velediac, 5, was bouncing up and down in anticipation Satyrday as she waited for her turn to sit on Santa’s lap and receive her gift. She was one of the many children gathered at the Memorial Building for the 15th Annual Portales Police Department Operation Santa Cop. link Lillian Bowe: Portales News Tribune Evelyn and Ethan Najera receive presents from Santa (Adam Aguilar) Saturday at the Santa Cop gift drive. Operation Santa Cop b...
Deputy Javier Sanchez has been promoted to sergeant, according to a press release from the Roosevelt County sheriff. Sanchez has been employed in law enforcement since 2004 and joined the sheriff's office in 2007. The release said Sanchez has been an asset to the sheriff's office and they look forward to seeing great things in him as a first line supervisor.... Full story
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Caller reported: Thursday: • 12:29 a.m.: Drunk person, 300 block of North Avenue B • 3:05 a.m.: Premise check, U.S. Highway 70 • 7:25 a.m.: Traffic stop, NM 267. • 7:45 a.m.: Ambulance requested, 700 block of South Avenue A. • 9:02 a.m.: Animal complaint, 1500 block of West Fir Street. • 9:25 a.m.: Animal complaint, 1400 block of South Avenue D. • 10:54 a.m.: Traffic stop, U.S. Highway 70. • 11:28 a.m.: Animal complaint, NM 267. • 12:03 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident without...
Eastern New Mexico University has adopted a new public safety policy for minors, according to a press release. The policy requires that anyone under age 18 and not a university student must be accompanied and supervised by a parent, legal guardian or event facilitator at all times while on ENMU property. This includes Greyhound Arena and its exterior property, Golden Library, the Natatorium, computer labs and other facilities. “One of the primary concerns of Eastern New Mexico University is the safety and welfare of young p...
Bill Wood will be retiring after 23-years of playing the playing the pipe organ and has been a staff member to the music program at the First United Methodist Church since 1976. Wood first learned to play the piano after his parents bought a piano, an instrument that his mother played in her youth. In first-grade, Wood asked the kindergarten teacher to give him lessons. "I begged for the lessons. I wanted to play," said Wood. Jillian Holbert: Portales News-Tribune Bill Wood rehearses Sigfrid Karg-Elert's "Now Thank We All...
