Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Friday Caller reported: • 3:28 p.m.: Requested officer, 100 block of East Kaywood. • 3:36 p.m.: Animal complaint, West 18th Street. • 5:04 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident no injuries, South Avenue E. • 5:26 p.m.: Animal complaint, 1400 block of South Globe. • 5:38 p.m.: Warrant service, Portales. • 6:16 p.m.: Traffic hazard, U.S. 70 and Chicago. • 6:24 p.m.: Gas drive off, 18th Street and Avenue I. • 7:02 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances, N.M. 267. • 8:26 p.m.: Suspicious circum... Full story
James Elementary was placed on lockdown for about 35 minutes Monday afternoon while law enforcement pursued a Portales man wanted for parole violation, according to police. Marquise Cooper, 24, was captured a short time later in the 1600 block of South Avenue D, according to the Portales Police Department’s Lt. Kirk Wilson. Though Cooper was not thought to be violent or a threat, Wilson said James Elementary was advised to lock the school down as a precautionary measure. Brown Early Childhood Center was also notified of t...
PNT staff writer [email protected] linkJanet Lyn Bresenham is the smooth voice heard whenever the news or weather is announced on KENW-FM Public Radio Network. Bresenham also has her hand in a few other projects at KENW. The journalist, broadcaster, singer, and songwriter has also worked as a teacher, photographer, and news editor in her career. What does your job entail? I am the news director for KENW-FM Public Radio Network, the public radio station that covers West... Full story
PNT staff writer [email protected] The 13th Annual Fall Atlatl Competition Saturday morning at the Blackwater Draw Archaeological Site drew participants from across New Mexico and Texas. link By Eric Norwood Jr.: Portales News-Tribune C.J. Abeyta, 21, looks on as Ron Fields, 45, winds up to make his throw during the 13th Annual Fall Atlatl Competition at the Blackwater Draw Archaeological Site on N.M. 467. Abeyta and Fields were competing against each other in a... Full story
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Thursday Caller reported: • 8:53 a.m.: Follow up request, 1900 block of Virginia Estates. • 9:22 a.m.: Narcotics, 1000 block of West First Street. • 9:33 a.m.: Follow up request, U.S. 70. • 10:01 a.m.: Requested deputy, 1000 block of N.M. 267. • 10:22 a.m.: Animal complaint, 1600 block of South Avenue G. • 10:30 a.m.: Criminal damage, 42000 block of U.S. 70. • 11:10 a.m.: Welfare check, U.S. 70. • 11:45 a.m.: Welfare check, 1000 block of West Second Street. • 11:54 a.m.: Domes...
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Wednesday Caller reported: • 8:23 a.m.: Welfare check, East Amazon and Kilgore. • 8:57 a.m.: Welfare check, 400 block of North Avenue K. • 9:31 a.m.: Welfare check, 500 block of South Avenue A. • 9:54 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident no injuries, 42000 block of U.S. 70. • 10:16 a.m.: Domestic dispute, 1000 block of South Boulder. • 10:43 a.m.: Animal complaint, 1500 block of South Avenue F. • 11:07 a.m.: Animal complaint, 1300 block of South Avenue B. • 11:30 a.m.: Domestic disput...
PNT staff writer [email protected] linkThe road to musical success goes through Roosevelt Road, made up of Portales natives Jordan Craig and Cole Brakebill. The duo has achieved moderate success with their single “The Short Round,” which gained popularity as the theme song for the United States Team Roping Championships, and has sold more than 2,000 copies via iTunes since being released last year. “They wanted me to make an anthem that could be played before the final...
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Tuesday Caller reported: • 9:46 a.m.: Animal complaint, 42000 block of U.S. 70. • 9:53 a.m.: Welfare check, 900 block of East Canadian. • 9:54 a.m.: Missing person, 400 block of North Avenue B. • 10:55 a.m.: Welfare check, 900 block of East Canadian. • 10:58 a.m.: Animal complaint, 300 block of West 21st Street. • 11:12 a.m.: Animal complaint, 700 block of West 18th Street. • 11:15 a.m.: Animal complaint, 800 block of East Brazos. • 12:02 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident no inj...
PNT staff A Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office deputy is expected to be released from the hospital Wednesday after being treated for injuries she sustained from being hit by a pickup truck. Amber Moore, 26, suffered a dislocated ankle and broken leg, according to the sheriff’s office Chief Deputy Malin Parker. Moore was hit by a pickup Friday evening while helping children cross the street at Eastern New Mexico University’s soccer field, according to Parker. While attempting to slow traffic down, Moore put her hand up to pa... Full story
PNT staff writer [email protected] Jacob Hurt is spreading a message of peace one song at a time. “My message is to spread love, peace, and to change the modern perspective on how we view each other as humans,” said Hurt. The 18-year old Portales High School senior is a budding reggae artist, complete with dreadlocks and a guitar. link By Eric Norwood Jr.: Portales News-Tribune Jacob Hurt 18, has recently begun to pursue a musical career, while still a senior at Por... Full story
PNT staff writer [email protected] The Roosevelt County Commission approved the architectural plans and cost estimates for a new Magistrate Court project on Tuesday at its bi-weekly meeting. The new magistrate court will be constructed adjacent and connected to the current Roosevelt County Detention Center. “We will look at some (U.S. Department of Agriculture) rural development funding and we will be hearing presentations from potential funders this month,” said Cou...
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Tuesday Caller reported: • 9:17 a.m.: Suspicious activity, First Street and Boulder. • 10:58 a.m.: Animal complaint, 500 block of N.M. 88. • 11:02 a.m.: Follow-up request, 1600 block of East Third. • 12:10 p.m.: Vehicle theft report, 700 block of North Avenue N. • 12:31 p.m.: Welfare check, 2100 block of South Avenue I. • 1:10 p.m.: Missing person, 100 block of South Avenue B. • 1:44 p.m.: Ambulance requested, 100 block of West Ivy. • 3:39 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident no inj...
PNT staff writer [email protected] Tuesday at the Roosevelt County commissioners meeting, the board approved a resolution to declare their intent to issue industrial revenue bonds for the proposed Roosevelt Wind Ranch, totaling an amount of up to $430 million. This will be roughly the amount of completing the project, which will be located on land in Elida and Dora. “The county or it’s taxpayers are not paying anything out of their own pockets,” said attorney Daniel Alsup, who represents Infinity Wind Power, the compa... Full story
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Monday: Caller reported: • 8:40 a.m.: Civil matter, 1800 block of South Avenue J. • 8:48 a.m.: Animal complaint, 1400 block of East Elbe. • 9:30 a.m.: Animal complaint, 1100 block of West University. • 10:16 a.m.: Deputy requested, 100 block of Highlands. • 10:17 a.m.: Follow up request, 1000 block of West 18th Street. • 10:46 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances, 1000 block of West Kaywood. • 10:51 a.m.: Harassment, 900 block of West 16th Street. • 11:39 a.m.: Warrant service, Portal...
Roosevelt County commissioner took the following action at Tuesday’s regular meeting: • Approved a proclamation from the 9th Judicial District Court proclaiming Nov. 1 as “Celebrate Pro Bono Day.” Lawyers will be giving free legal consultations related to civil cases 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at the YAM Theatre. • Approved a resolution designating the polling places for the 2014 Primary and General elections. The Portales polling places will be the Jake Lopez Building and the Memorial Building. The rural polling places will be at Dora s...
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Friday Caller reported: • 2:22 p.m.: Burglary, 400 block of Curry Road D. • 2:37 p.m.: Welfare check, 1900 block of South Avenue I. • 2:46 p.m.: Animal complaint, 100 block of South Roosevelt Road X. • 3:32 p.m.: Suspicious activity, 1600 block of West 17th Street. • 4:11 p.m.: Burglary, 42000 block of U.S. 70. • 5:55 p.m.: Juvenile problem, 1300 block of North Abilene. • 6:38 p.m.: Narcotics, 1600 block of South Avenue K. • 7:12 p.m.: Theft, 800 block of West University. • 7... Full story
PNT staff writer [email protected] Eastern New Mexico University has a new skipper in David Gomez, but he isn’t new to the area. Gomez played and coached at New Mexico Military Institute, and received a master’s degree in sports administration from New Mexico Highlands University. Gomez returns to New Mexico after stints playing and coaching in Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and even France. The Louisiana native was an assistant coach at Division I Alcorn State University...
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Thursday: Caller reported: • 9:26 a.m.: Animal complaint, 1000 block of South Main. • 11:04 a.m.: Requested officer, Portales. • 1:04 p.m.: Fraud, 200 block of West 16th Street. • 2:30 p.m.: Narcotics, 700 block of East Third Street. • 2:41 p.m.: Animal complaint, 800 block of West 18th Street. • 2:43 p.m.: Suspicious activity, 100 block of South Knoxville. • 2:58 p.m.: Welfare check, 1500 block of West Ivy. • 3:01 p.m.: Suspicious activity, 700 block of East Third Street. ...
PNT staff writer [email protected] Residents flocked to Roosevelt General Hospital Saturday morning to get flu shots, child immunizations, blood screenings, and other services at its health fair. A hospital spokesperson said the third annual event was expected to bring record numbers of participants. link Eric Norwood Jr..: Portales News-Tribune Clovis Community College nursing student Krystal Gonzales gives her instructor, Gayle Richerson, a flu shot Saturday at the... Full story
PNT staff writer [email protected] These girls got game. The 2013 season for Portales City League youth football is upon us, and this season there are three young ladies suiting up and making an impact for their respective teams. link Eric Norwood Jr.: Portales News Tribune Rheagan Purcell, left, and Randi Jo Crandall watch from the sideline Saturday during the first quarter of their 24-6 win over the 49ers in a Portales City League tackle football game. Purcell and...
PNT staff writer [email protected] Brenda Fenton has been dutifully employed for the City of Portales for 43 years. She attended Dora Schools and began working link Brenda Fenton: Courtesy photo Brenda Fenton has worked at the Portales Fire Department for the past 29 years, and worked at the Portales Police Department for 14 years prior to going to the Fire Department. She was recently awarded as Employee of the Quarter for the months of July through September by her... Full story
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Wednesday Caller reported: • 4:37 p.m.: Assault, Portales. • 5:22 p.m.: Traffic stop, Spruce Street. • 6 p.m.: Animal complaint, 500 block of East Amazon. • 6:03 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident no injuries, 2800 block of South Roosevelt Road 3. • 6:44 p.m.: Shots fired, 1400 block of South Avenue A. • 7:11 p.m.: Requested officer, 100 block of New Mexico. • 7:15 p.m.: Subject fell, 1100 block of N.M. 267. • 7:27 p.m.: Traffic hazard, 18th Street and Globe. • 8:12 p.m.: Ambulance r...
Editor’s note: This profile is the second in a weekly series this month about the world of music. PNT staff writer [email protected] Eastern New Mexico University’s Jazz Ensemble have been an integral part of the college’s music scene since at least the early 1950s. link Eric Norwood Jr.: Portales News-Tribune The Eastern New Mexico University Jazz Ensemble rehearses in preparation for its concert scheduled for tonight. There are even copies of the first LP stereo album...
Roosevelt General Hospital is hosting its third annual Roosevelt County Health Fair on from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, according to an RGH press release. • A variety of free screenings will be offered on site including blood pressure, blood sugar, vision screenings, BMI calculations, and pain assessments. • Free flu shots will be available to the first 250 adults presenting for the vaccination. • Healthy stations will be set up to provide more information. Stations include digital imaging featuring MRI, CT, X-ray, and digit...
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Friday Caller reported: z 1:24 a.m.: Shoplifting, 1600 block of East Spruce. z 2:14 a.m.: Ambulance requested, 600 block of South Avenue E. z 2:27 a.m.: Dog barking, 1500 block of South Avenue F. z 3:19 a.m.: Noise disturbance, 1600 block of South Avenue D. z 6:11 a.m.: Alarm activation, 1600 block of Brazos. z 6:20 a.m.: Ambulance requested, 1900 block of South Avenue I. z 7:14 a.m.: Child custody dispute, 2200 block of Boxwood. z 7:30 a.m.: Requested standby, 1600 block of South... Full story
