Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Thousands of books will be available at the annual used book sale sponsored by the Friends of the Portales Public Library, according to the organization’s press release. The sale will run from Thursday to Saturday in the library’s meeting room. Sale hours are 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday, and 8 a.m.-noon on Saturday. Paperback books are sold for 25 cents each and hardbacks are sold for 50 cents each. Thursday, shoppers may buy a bag, or bring their own, and fill it with their choice of books for $5. On Sat...
There are seven contestants in this year’s Little Miss Merry Christmas contest. The annual contest is a fundraiser for the white Christmas lights that are on display throughout town and on the Roosevelt County Courthouse during the holiday season. The contestant that raises the most money through donations collected by her sponsor and through additional fundraising efforts will be crowned Little Miss Merry Christmas. The contest will run until 5 p.m. on Dec. 4. Coronation o...
PNT staff writer [email protected] While high school seniors have yet to take their final exams, they are already looking towards the future. Many seniors and their families spent Saturday seeing if those futures could be in Portales. They came in abundance to Eastern New Mexico University for Senior Preview Day. Parents were a driving presence, and ENMU kept their attention with workshops on financial and academic matters ranging from the classes and financial aid to...
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Wednesday Caller reported: • 9:02 a.m.: Warrant service, 42000 block of U.S. 70. • 9:09 a.m.: Requested officer, Portales. • 9:55 a.m.: Ambulance requested, 1400 block of South Main. • 10:39 a.m.: Requested officer, Hickory and Avenue M. • 11:48 a.m.: Criminal damage, 100 block of South Knoxville. • 12:22 p.m.: Fraud, 900 block of East Amazon. • 1:02 p.m.: Animal complaint, Fifth Street and Avenue G. • 1:36 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances, 1000 block of East Elbe. • 2:09 p.m.: Warr...
Editor’s Note: This is the second profile in a monthly series on people and their collections. PNT staff writer [email protected] Leroy and Gaynelle Thomas could be jokingly referred to as a couple of collectors or the collectin’ couple. The Thomas’ each have a collection of unique items, accumulated over a lifetime mostly as gifts. Gaynelle collects dolls, while Leroy has a vast collection of diecast car and trunk coin banks. “I started collecting about 30 years ago. Th...
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Tuesday Caller requested: • 11:31 a.m.: Requested officer, 1200 block of North Abilene. • 11:57 a.m.: Animal complaint, 1000 block of West 14th Lane. • Noon: Ambulance requested, 700 block of South Main. • 12:12 p.m.: Requested officer, 500 block of East Amazon. • 12:13 p.m.: Subject making threats, 1500 block of West 17th Lane. • 12:51 p.m.: Trespassing, 400 block of South Avenue A. • 1:27 p.m.: Warrant service, 42000 block of U.S. 70. • 1:30 p.m.: Follow-up request, 2700 b... Full story
PNT staff writer [email protected] Losing a loved one is never easy, but the pain was eased for those who knew and loved Padyn Reanell Hughes and Adrienne Trujillo on Wednesday night. A memorial service was held for the two Eastern New Mexico University students who were killed in a car accident Sunday, and most who spoke remembered how fun and full of life the girls were. Students, coaches, and family shared memories of how much joy Trujillo and Hughes brought to them,... Full story
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Monday: • 10:22 a.m.: Requested officer, 200 block of West Ivy. • 10:54 a.m.: Alarm activation, 1500 block of North Boston. • 11:19 a.m.: Requested officer, Brazos and Elgin. • 12:09 p.m.: Warrant service, Portales. • 12:35 p.m.: Burglary, 1000 block of East Brazos. • 1:23 p.m.: Animal complaint, 700 block of South Avenue A. • 1:36 p.m.: Fraud, Portales. • 2:46 p.m.: Ambulance requested, 300 block of North Laredo. • 3:01 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances, 1300 block of East Elb...
Roosevelt County commissioners took the follow actions at Tuesday’s meeting: • Adopted Ordinance 2014-01 authorizing the issuance and sale of Roosevelt County taxable industrial revenue bonds, worth up to $430 million for the Roosevelt Wind Project. The commission also approved the lease agreement between the county and Roosevelt Wind Project, LLC that will pay a $700,000 per year flat rate to Roosevelt County and the Dora and Elida school districts. Sixty-three percent, or about $441,000, will go to the county while the res...
A 27-year-old Colorado Springs, Colo., man remained in jail Tuesday night on charges he molested a 9-year-old Portales girl, according to police. Sammy Castillo Deleon was arrested Monday afternoon on seven charges, including the criminal sexual penetration of a minor, a first-degree felony, according to police. Deleon is being held on a $87,000 cash-only bond, according to detention center staff. The alleged incidents took place in Portales in September 2012, but Deleon was jailed in Roswell since the arrest warrant was issu...
PNT staff writer [email protected] The Roosevelt County Commission approved a request to replace 38 bunks in the Roosevelt County Detention Center. Replacing of the bunks is a safety measure as inmates used broken bed legs to puncture holes in the ceiling in escapes in June and September, officials said. link File photo Inmates used a bunk leg to poke a hole in the ceiling during escapes from the Roosevelt County Detention Center in June and September. “In both b...
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Friday Caller reported: • 2:30 p.m.: Lost or stolen property, 200 block of Oklahoma. • 4:28 p.m.: Animal complaint, 200 block of South Avenue J. • 4:53 p.m.: Criminal damage, 200 block of South Avenue H. • 5:36 p.m.: Subject removal, 1800 block of South Roosevelt Road 3. • 5:36 p.m.: Lost or stolen property, 400 block of South Avenue B. • 5:42 p.m.: Drunken subject, U.S. 70. • 5:54 p.m.: Requested officer, 18th Street. • 6:29 p.m.: Warrant service, Portales. • 6:51 p.m.: Drunke...
PNT staff writer [email protected] Portales High School senior Anna George serves is a major cog behind the Portales School News page, which runs in the Friday edition of the Portales News-Tribune. George is the editor of the Portales School News Page, and has been a member of the journalism class since the class’ inception her freshman year. George also worked a stint as a freelancer for the PNT this summer, and has attended journalism workshops by the New Mexico Press A... Full story
Roosevelt County will receive nearly $5,000 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county, according to a press release from the Portales Community Services Center. A local board will determine how the money will be distributed. Local agencies chosen to receive funds must: • Be eligible to receive federal funds. • Have an accounting system. • Have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs. • Practice non-discrimination. • Have a voluntary board if they are a private v...
Elections on Tuesday are for a District 5 Hospital Board Member and a Dora School Bond. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for both for both elections. Ballots can be cast for the District 5 Hospital Board at the Jake Lopez Community Building. The polling place for the Dora School Bond Election is the Dora School Foyer. Information: 356-8562.... Full story
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Thursday: • 11:12 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances, 200 block of Utah. • 12:13 p.m.: Parking complaint, 200 block of South Avenue B. • 12:29 p.m.: Animal complaint, N.M. 236. • 12:52 p.m.: Animal complaint, 1000 block of East Danube. • 12:59 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances, 40000 block of U.S. 70. • 1:28 p.m.: Requested officer, 100 block of North Avenue I. • 2:49 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident no injuries, 600 block of East Second. • 4:43 p.m.: Domestic dispute, Avenue B and Second St...
PNT staff writer [email protected] link Eric Norwood Jr.: Portales News-Tribune Kayley Stockard, 4, and Mason Inge, 6, learn about what fishing supplies are needed in a tackle box from volunteers from the Eastern New Mexico University Fish Wildlife Club. The 23rd Annual Kids Fishin’ Clinic was up and running bright and early Saturday morning at Oasis State Park. Youth anglers brought their poles, tackle boxes, and listening ears as they took in the fundamentals of f...
PNT staff writer [email protected] The Eastern Plains Community Action Agency Head Start has proclaimed November as their Literacy Awareness Month in an effort to focus on literacy for Head Start students and prepare them for kindergarten. “This is a statewide literacy awareness event,” said Susan Zamora, Head Start director for EPCAA. link Eric Norwood Jr.: Portales News-Tribune Head Start teacher Carolina Holguin reads a Dr. Seuss book to her students at the Eas...
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Wednesday Caller reported: • 9:22 a.m.: Harassment, 400 block of South Avenue C. • 11:51 a.m.: Domestic dispute, 1700 block of North Avenue K. • 11:54 a.m.: Animal complaint, 800 block of East Amazon. • Noon: Motor vehicle accident, no injuries, South Avenue O and Second Street. • 12:08 p.m.: Domestic dispute, 1600 block of West Second Street. • 12:19 p.m.: Warrant service, 1700 block of North Boston. • 12:19 p.m.: Animal complaint, 1000 block of West Third Street. • 1:23 p.m.:...
PNT staff writer [email protected] link Eric Norwood Jr.: Portales News-Tribune Nino and Viola Baca, stand proudly amongst their fleet of classic cars. From left to right; 1966 Chrysler 300, a 1957 Chevy Bel-Air, a 1938 Dodge Sedan, and a 1931 Ford Model A Coupe. Local classic car collector Nino Baca has turned a lifetime interest into a full blown hobby. After buying the first of his four classic rides six years ago, Baca hasn’t looked back. “My cousin convinced me to...
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Tuesday • 10:17 a.m.: Fraud, 1000 block of West First Street. • 10:25 a.m.: Harassment, 400 block of West Fir. • 10:37 a.m.: Ambulance requested, 700 block of Wiley Cox Circle. • 10:38 a.m.: Requested deputy, 200 block of South Roosevelt Road T. • 10:47 a.m.: Animal complaint, 800 block of West 19th Street. • 11:29 a.m.: Civil matter, 300 block of West Fir. • 11:31 a.m.: Animal complaint, Amazon and Elgin. • 1:17 p.m.: Criminal damage, 300 block of South Avenue G. • 1:38 p.m.: An... Full story
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Monday Caller reported: • 9:48 a.m.: Follow-up request, 500 block of West 18th Street. • 11:32 a.m.: Deputy requested, 100 block of Airport. • 11:54 a.m.: Animal complaint, South Avenue L. • 12:31 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances, 100 block of North Globe. • 12:35 p.m.: Battery, 1500 block of N.M. 267. • 12:43 p.m.: Warrant service, 400 block of West 21st Street. • 1:05 p.m.: Animal complaint, 200 block of South Main. • 1:14 p.m.: Requested officer, 1800 block of South Avenue J....
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Wednesday Caller reported: - 9:45 a.m.: Welfare check, 1400 block of North Avenue L. - 9:47 a.m.: Vacant house with open door, 400 block of South Avenue B. - 9:58 a.m.: Stray dogs, 200 block of South Avenue D. - 10:19 a.m.: Suspicious activity, 1900 block of South Avenue I. - 12:04 p.m.: Warrant service, 1000 block of Community Way. - 1:19 p.m.: Stolen property, 1000 block of North Avenue A. - 1:32 p.m.: Domestic assault, 800 block of East First Street. - 1:43 p.m.: Case number... Full story
Editor's note: This is the first in a series of features about volunteer firefighters. There are a lot of people out there who risk their lives selflessly for others. Scott Tweedy is one of them. Tweedy, 30, is a volunteer fireman for the Causey and Dora Fire Departments, as well as an EMT. He graduated from Clovis High in 2001 and Eastern New Mexico University in 2005, as well as attaining his basic EMT from Clovis Community College, where he is now studying to receive his advanced EMT. Tweedy was a full-time firefighter...
Dr. Maxsimo Torres went on his first church mission to South America more than 30 years ago. Later this month he will return to South America for another mission with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with his wife and two of his children. Eric Norwood Jr.: Portales News Tribune The Torres family finishes packing up their house as they prepare to move to Ecuador for a three-year mission. From left, Christina, Joaquin, Max, Blanca, Cariel, Justin and Jarom (sitting). Torres, chief medical director of La Casa Fami...
