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PNT staff writer [email protected] Mike Doerr and Robyn Pease didn’t know what to quite expect when they decided to open SunFit Nutrition in August. Both had been using Herbalife products for a few months, and saw a need for a place in Portales that offered nutritional products and a community support system to help individuals reach their fitness goals. With a new child joining the family a few months earlier in March, they decided to go for it. In fact, baby Jaysen c...
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Friday Caller reported: • 11:20 a.m.: Child having a seizure, 500 block of East First. • 12:13 p.m.: Burglary alarm, 1100 block of Gemini. • 1:41 p.m.: Suspicious activity, 400 block of South Avenue G. • 2:03 p.m.: Heard gun shots, 1800 block of Oasis. • 2:57 p.m.: Child abuse, 42000 block of U.S. 70. • 3:47 p.m.: Suspicious activity, 200 block of South Roosevelt Road R. • 4:07 p.m.: Ambulance requested, 400 block of South Avenue B. • 5:00 p.m.: Someone wrecked into her car, 1...
PNT staff writer [email protected] Interim police chief Pat Gallegos has come a long way. Nineteen years ago he had just graduated from Portales High School and was headed to the Marines and now Gallegos is the Interim Chief of Police. With the police department in an uncertain situation after the resignation of former Chief Doug Jones, Gallegos looks to provide steady leadership during his time as the link Pat Gallegos Portales interim police chief boss. Where are you fr...
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Tuesday Caller reported: • 11:01 a.m.: Ambulance requested, 400 block of West 17th Street. • 11:10 a.m.: Broken window at residence, 1400 block of South Avenue C. • 12:09 p.m.: Elderly female not breathing, 1000 block of South Chicago. • 2:19 p.m.: Burglary, 8000 block of N.M. 206. • 2:39 p.m.: Officer requested case number, Portales. • 2:41 p.m.: Male is threatening her, Portales. • 3:25 p.m.: Neighbor dispute, 1500 block of South Avenue C. • 3:36 p.m.: Close patrol requeste...
Editor’s note: This is the first in a weekly series about Portales transplants. By Eric Norwood Jr. PNT staff writer [email protected] Every year, new people move to Portales from all over in hopes of attaining a degree, or due to them serving their country, or even for work. Meiqi Zhao, 20, who goes by the name Acelin, is one of those students. Her voyage to Portales came to life last year while she was a music student in her native China. After a year of attending S...
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Tuesday Caller reported: • 9:18 a.m.: Criminal damage, Portales. • 9:41 a.m.: Requested officer, 200 South Knoxville. • 10:10 a.m.: Subject unresponsive, 400 block of South Avenue C. • 10:31 a.m.: Burglary, 2000 block of South Avenue I. • 12:51 p.m.: Cat in the road, 1100 block of North Avenue K. • 1:25 p.m.: Domestic issues, 500 block of South Abilene. • 1:31 p.m.: Complaint on neighbor’s dog, 1300 block of South Avenue H. • 1:52 p.m.: Parking problem, 200 block of Oklahoma...
Portales Chief of Police Doug Jones is resigning after less than year at his position, according to Portales City Manager Doug Redmond. Redmond said Jones, who has been with the department since November, was not asked to resign. Redmond, in his second month as city manager, said he requested a meeting with Jones on Wednesday afternoon to discuss issues within the department and issues with Jones. He said Jones resigned during the meeting. Redmond said he expects an official letter Thursday. When reached by phone, Jones...
The following took place at the Roosevelt County Commission meeting Tuesday morning in the Commission Room of the Roosevelt County Courthouse: - Roosevelt County Detention Administrator David Casanova reported there were 107 inmates in Roosevelt County jail, including 93 males and 14 females. - The commission approved a motion to donate $500 to Roosevelt County state fair queen contestant Krista Avritt to help cover expenses when she goes to the state fair in Albuquerque. - The commission approved a request to issue...
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Saturday Caller reported: • 1:28 a.m.: Criminal sexual penetration, 200 block of South Avenue I. • 4:38 a.m.: Criminal damage, 1500 block of Arizona. • 5:22 a.m.: Suspicious activity, 100 block of New Mexico. • 6:08 a.m.: Domestic dispute, 200 block of West Ivy. • 6:57 a.m.: Harassment, 1900 block of South Avenue H. • 8:20 a.m.: Criminal trespassing, 600 block of South Abilene. • 8:28 a.m.: Criminal damage, 1500 block of Arizona. • 10:03 a.m.: Found property, 1500 block of South...
PNT staff writer [email protected] Monday was a quiet and sleepy Labor Day in Portales as residents enjoyed their free day from work and school by relaxing with friends and family, cooking up something good on the grill, or by simply hanging out at home. link Eric Norwood Jr.: Portales News-Tribune Frank Viera roasts some chiles on Monday. Viera barbecued on Monday not just for Labor Day, but because it was his son Francisco’s 12th birthday as well. The local parks were a...
PNT staff writer [email protected] Patience was virtue at the fifth annual Biggest Catfish Derby Challenge Saturday at Oasis State Park. Some 177 competitors and their families lined the lake at Oasis, trying to win a cash prize and bragging rights for catching the biggest catfish. Competitors paid $5 to fish for the biggest catfish they could find in four hours. There were two categories (age 15 and under and 16 and up) competing for a $100 first prize. link Eric...
Editor’s note: This is the fourth in a weekly series this month on students entering their senior year of high school. PNT staff writer [email protected] Being a senior in high school can be time consuming nowadays. Just ask seniors Kris Yager and Hunter Haley of Elida High School. Haley participates in four sports and is a cheerleader, and that doesn’t include numerous clubs that she is in. Yager has dreams of becoming a lawyer, but in the meantime competes in three sports, and other extra-curricular activities, suc...
Kristen Soukup has the task of rebuilding the Eastern New Mexico University women’s softball program after serving as the director of compliance for ENMU last year. link Eric Norwood Jr.: Portales News-Tribune Eastern New Mexico University women’s softball coach Kristen Soukup encourages her team during practice on Wednesday. After a successful playing career at Concordia University, where she was named NCAA Regional Tournament most valuable player in 2005 and 2006, Soukup joi...
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Tuesday Caller reported: • 10:59 a.m.: Needing an officer, Portales. • 11:13 a.m.: Fire alarm, 1500 block of South Avenue K. • 11:49 a.m.: Needing an officer, Portales. • 12:12 p.m.: Theft of a television, 500 block of South Avenue G. • 1:15 p.m.: Stolen vehicle, 1300 block of South Avenue D. • 1:58 p.m.: Ambulance requested, 700 block of South Main. • 3:34 p.m.: Storage unit burglarized, 300 block of North Avenue B. • 4:25 p.m.: Trespassers, 1500 block of Arizona. • 4:28...
The following took place at the Eastern New Mexico Board of Regents meeting on Monday: - President Dr. Steve Gamble reported that student enrollment for the fall 2013 semester will likely be down. The final numbers won’t be official until September, but as of now there is about a 1 percent decrease in enrollment. He reported they are down about 50 freshmen and 50 transfer students. Student-athlete enrollment is also down, as Gamble reported each team reported smaller rosters. - The vote on the new stadium will take place d...
PNT staff writer [email protected] Saturday might as well have been designated children’s day at the Roosevelt County Fair, as activities geared towards the little ones dominated the action early. link Eric Norwood Jr.: Portales News-Tribune Brothers Tristan Howl, 7, (left) and Kayden Howl, 5, pet their dog Rocky on Saturday at the Roosevelt County Fair Pet Show. Rocky is a 7-week old Chihuahua/basset hound mix who won a first place ribbon at the pet show. The pet show b...
PNT staff writer [email protected] It was all family at the 2013 Roosevelt County Fair Replacement Dairy Heifer Show, as Dottie Tipton got to watch her grandchildren compete 40 years after competing herself. link Eric Norwood Jr.: Portales News-Tribune Daizia Looney guides her heifer Elvira out of the show ring following their first-place finish in their class Thursday during the Roosevelt County Fair Replacement Dairy Heifer Show. Looney has been competing for four years...
PNT staff writer [email protected] Portales High School is kicking things into gear as soccer season has rolled around. The boys and girls teams have new coaches who have big goals. link Eric Norwood Jr.: Portales News-Tribune Portales High senior forward Brandon Gomez, left, and junior forward Jonathan Tijerno prepare to scrimmage on Thursday at the PHS soccer field. Rams coach Nathan Dodge said he is counting on Gomez and Tijerno to be leaders this year. Nathan Dodge ta...
PNT staff writer [email protected] Children from 9 to 18 showed mixed expressions of nervousness, excitement, and anxiety during the 2013 Roosevelt County Market Goat Show. Some of the goats looked as nervous as their owners, but all went well as Raeona Sanders, 17, and Kynzi Crieghton, 15, repeated as Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion respectively in the Goat Show. link Eric Norwood Jr.: Portales News-Tribune Jesus Trujillo, one of the Market Goat Show judges,...
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Tuesday Caller reported: • 10:09 a.m.: Larceny, 600 block of South Avenue D. • 10:17 a.m.: Welfare check on dog, 200 block of West Fourth. • 10:31 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, 300 block of North Avenue B. • 10:42 a.m.: Dispute with landlord, 1000 block of South Abilene. • 11:10 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, 300 block of West First. • 11:33 a.m.: Burglary, 600 block of South Avenue C. • 11:45 a.m.: Bench warrant service, 1700 block of North Boston. • 11:49 a.m.: A theft at the da...
PNT staff writer [email protected] Every semester, Eastern New Mexico University adds new professors and instructors to their faculty. Many are students themselves, and teach while attaining a higher degree. Others may have worked in the field they teach, and come back to be instructors. Classes start today.link New Professors Here are five with talk with: Jean-Marc Gandonou, assistant professor of economics link Eric Norwood Jr.: Portales News-Tribune Laura Dawson...
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Caller reported: Friday • 10:07 a.m.: Requested warrant service, 42000 block of U.S. 70. • 10:40 a.m.: Requested warrant service, 100 block of West Second. • 11:05 a.m.: Turtle at the daycare, Portales. • 11:20 a.m.: Ambulance requested, 200 block of Knoxville. • 11:56 a.m.: Criminal damage, 600 block of West Fifth. • 12:44 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, 1400 block of South Main. • 2:21 p.m.: Dead cat in her back yard, 400 block of West Sixth. • 2:21 p.m.: Ambulance reque...
Editor’s note: This is the third in a weekly series this month on students entering their senior year of high school. PNT staff writer [email protected] Shelden Breshears and Leslie Bohn enter their senior years at Dora High School with high expectations and higher aspirations. Shelden Breshears has a 3.4 overall grade point average and wants to attend the University of Oklahoma. link Shelden Breshears Maintains a 3.4 overall GPA “I want to go to OU and study meteorology....
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Wednesday Caller reported: • 11:34 a.m.: Fire alarm, 200 block of N.M. 88. • 11:39 a.m.: Officer requested a standby for warrant service, 100 block of South Knoxville. • 12:20 p.m.: Threat, 1700 block of Moreland. • 1:04 p.m.: Requested officer, 200 block of N.M. 267. • 1:16 p.m.: Accident with no injuries, 1100 block of Community. • 1:30 p.m.: Counterfeit money, 100 block of North Chicago. • 1:32 p.m.: Civil matter, 200 block of Colorado. • 2:31 p.m.: Requested officer, 100 bl...
Editor’s note: This is the second in a weekly series this month on students entering their senior year of high school. PNT staff writer [email protected] Floyd High seniors Weldon “W.T.” Whitecotton and Tessa Nall will be busy campers this fall, with a full schedule of activities and commitments. link File photo Tessa Nall, right, finished fourth in the 1,600 meters and third in the 3,200 in the state meet last year in Albuquerque as a junior. Nall plays volleyball, baske...
