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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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A Melrose couple who won $50,000 from a scratch lottery ticket Sunday plan to install new floors in their home and share their winnings with their children. Mary Vineyard told lottery officials she was watching TV and scratching off tickets her husband purchased that night. “Real quick, I saw that the same letters were scattered all over the card,” she is quoted as saying in a press release from New Mexico Lottery. “I knew it had to be a winner, but I didn't think it was a big winner.” Dean Vineyard told lottery officia... Full story
A Portales High School student accused of carrying a knife to school is facing a felony charge. According to Portales police records, officers were requested at Lindsey/Steiner Elementary around 7:55 a.m. Thursday on a complaint about an unruly student on Bus 20. According to police reports: • Officers discovered a 16-year-old female had a knife with a 2-inch blade in her pocket. She threw a pen at an officer and it struck him as she was emptying her pockets. • The teen was arrested and charged with carrying a... Full story
A Portales man has been arrested for kidnapping in connection with a beating incident last month. Police said they are searching for two other men who may have also been involved. Randall O’Hare, 24, was arrested Friday, posted a $10,000 bond and was released. Luis “Jax” Pietrzak, 26, of Portales said he suffered multiple scrapes and bruises and a broken tooth and spent two days in Roosevelt General Hospital. According to an arrest warrant affidavit: • Police believe O’Hare drove a green minivan used to kidnap Pietrza...
The Roosevelt County 10-11-year-old Little League all-stars’ season came to a close Wednesday with a 5-2 loss to Carlsbad in Albuquerque. Roosevelt County finished fourth in the double-elimination. Joseph Ortega went 2-for-3 for Roosevelt County, including a run-scoring double in the bottom of the fourth inning that tied the game at 2. Mario Cordova added two hits and an RBI for Roosevelt. Carlsbad went ahead for good with three runs in the fifth inning off Portales starter Edgardo Chavez. Darren Ontiveros pitched the s... Full story
Interested applicants may apply by the following means: Mail: Send materials to: Gov. Bill Richardson ATTN: Legal Division State Capitol Building Suite 400 Santa Fe, NM 87501 E-mail:[email protected] The application and background check form may be obtained from the State Legal Division by calling 505-476-2200 or on the governor’s website: http://www.governor. state.nm.us under the link “Governors Appointments.” Gov. Bill Richardson announced Wednes-day he is seeking candidates to fill a magistrate judge posit... Full story
A Roosevelt County man was arrested for possession of methamphetamine Tuesday. Pedro Villalovos, 21, of Portales was charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia after Roosevelt and Curry County dep- uties along with Portales and Clovis Police officers executed a search warrant in the 1100 block of North Main Street. They found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Roosevelt County Chief Deputy Malin Parker said law enforcement recei-ved a tip about 48 hours before the warrant was served.... Full story
Three Roosevelt County women were arrested on drug charges on Wednesday, a joint effort by Roosevelt and Curry county sheriff’s offices, Portales and Clovis police departments. The arrests were made in the 800 block of South Avenue G. A narcotics search warrant was executed and during the search deputies found methamphetamine, cocaine and prescription hydrocodone packaged for sale as well as numerous items of drug paraphernalia, officials said. Chelsey Aguirri, 20, of Portales was arrested and charged with trafficking m... Full story
Verna “Polly” Bigler cleaned relatives’ kitchens when they weren’t home, kept track of daily events on her family’s farm and kept her Christian faith through her battle with cancer, her daughter, Jackie Clark, said. Bigler, 86, died of cancer Saturday. She and her husband of 64 years, Ishmel “Panny” Bigler, raised two children and one of their three grandchildren on their farm near Melrose. From the family farm near Melrose, Bigler was involved in church, the Floyd Jamboree and the Busy Fingers Club. Bigler always wanted... Full story
PNT Staff Reports A large grassfire near N.M. 206 and Roosevelt Road 12 has caused the evacuation of a home. An estimated 50-100 acres have been burned, according to fire officials. Portales, Dora, Arch, Elida, Causey and Floyd fire departments and the Roosevelt County Road Department have been called to fight the fire. There is heavy smoke because of the heavy grass. More information will be posted as it becomes available....
Portales police said less than $300 was taken in an armed robbery Tuesday at KC Express at 601 W. Second St. A man entered the store around 5 p.m., according to Chief Deputy of Police Lonnie Berry. The robber held a handgun, demanded money and a clerk gave him cash from the register, Berry said, adding the robber left on foot. Berry said police are following leads and no arrests have been made yet....
The Portales News-Tribune garnered two second-place awards at the Panhandle Press Association conference in Canadian, Texas, this past Thursday through Saturday. The paper took second in the Feature Stories and Front Page Layout contests for Division II. For the Feature Stories, “Photos chronicle lasting friendship” and “Group fights to save, relocate prairie dog” by former Portales News-Tribune staff writer Eric Butler and “Spreading the love,” a story about the URLoved weblog, by Freedom New Mexico Staff Writer Liliana Cas...
PNT Staff Reports A fire has inflicted heavy damage on a double-wide mobile home on Roosevelt Road 6. One occupant received minor injuries. Portales Fire Chief Gary Nuckols said the home, in the Portales Industrial Park area, was a total loss and Red Cross was being called to assist the family. Nuckols said he had an idea of what started the fire but wouldn't release more information before an investigation. Firefighters were called to the scene around noon. By about 1:30 p.m., they had the fire under control but were still... Full story
Green tea ice cream? Yes. Portales chef Victor Castillo and his wife, Rosalinda, have opened a new ice cream shop, The Skoop, that features 16 flavors of ice cream, malts, sundaes, Italian soda, candy, pickles and more. They are showcasing their green tea and coffee ice cream flavors. “We’re going to be a concession-type of restaurant,” Castillo said. “The reason why we’re doing that is because the kids don’t have a nice place to go here. We want to bring the kids into a safe haven.” Castillo said he and his wife also wan...
PNT staff reports Yucca Telecom will close all day Friday for the funeral of Steven Richards, who worked with the business for 37 years, said Nancy Gentry, administrative assistant and public relations employee.... Full story
The Portales Municipal Court is closing at noon Thursday for training and will not open again for normal hours until Monday. A court spokesperson said anyone scheduled to appear during the days of the closure will not be penalized for not appearing.... Full story
PNT staff reports Two Roosevelt County residents are jailed on charges stemming from a recent search warrant. Virginia Jones, 29, was arrested Friday at a residence in the 100 block of South Avenue G on charges of distribution of marijuana and possession of a schedule II narcotic, both fourth-degree felonies, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor, according to a news release from the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office. Jones was being held at the Roosevelt County Detention Center in lieu of a $50,000 cash-only b...
Monday is the last day to donate to the United Way of Eastern New Mexico, according to a press release. So far, $482,994 has been donated towards the $580,000 goal. Curry County has raised $407,791 toward its $500,000 goal and Roosevelt County has raised $75,203 toward its $80,000 goal. Information: 769-2103...
A male cyclist died after being struck by a pickup on N.M. 267 Tuesday night, according to New Mexico State Police. According to an e-mail release from State Police Public Information Officer Lt. Eric F. Garcia, a 2006 Dodge pickup driven by 18-year-old Jesus Davalos of Portales was traveling west when it hit the cyclist around 6:30 p.m. between Mile Markers 4 and 5. The cyclist wasn’t wearing a helmet and was near the center of the road in an unlit area when he was hit, according to the e-mail. Davalos and his passenger, w... Full story
PNT staff reports Jake Jones said the S.L. in S.L. Studios is short for “Smiling out Loud,” which was the idea of his wife, Josie. Jones has owned the home recording studio for several years. He has been a musician since he was 6 years old, and he always wanted to play, write and record music. Jones was born in Austin, Texas, and moved to Portales in 2000 and then to Dora. “I didn’t have a band and didn’t know anyone that did,” Jones said. “So I basically wanted to be able to create music I could play along with and hear...
PNT staff reports The case of the November stabbing death of Portales resident Marco Bonilla, 25, is scheduled to go before a grand jury this week, District Attorney Matt Chandler said. Bonilla was stabbed multiple times during a fight involving several people. The grand jury is set to convene today and hear evidence dealing with the incident. Members must decide what charges, if any, will be filed in the case, Chandler said. The proceedings are closed to the public by law....
PNT staff reports Again this year, AARP, the Internal Revenue Service and the Eastern New Mexico University College of Business are sponsoring Tax-Aide in Portales, according to Portales Site Coordinator Mercedes Agogino. The program provides free tax returns and electronic filing to low- and middle-income people. It is available 1-4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays Feb. 3 to April 5, except Feb. 15 and March 22 and 24, in the College of Business building rooms 137 and 138. Information: Community Services Center at... Full story
PNT staff reports The murder-for-hire trial of Roosevelt County farmer William “Billy Joe” Watson is scheduled to begin with opening arguments 9 a.m. Thursday in the Roosevelt County Courthouse. Watson is accused of hiring Rogers native Donald Taylor — a member of what authorities call the race-based criminal group Aryan Brotherhood — to kill Causey rancher Jimmy “Bo” Chunn in 2005. In October, Taylor pled guilty to charges that included shooting Chunn. District Attorney Matt Chandler said jury selection took pl... Full story
PNT Staff Reports Heartland Continuing Care Center is remodeling what used to be a hospital emergency room on its campus to become a therapy room for residents and other community members. Administrator Joann Tweedy said the area would provide a simulated living space for physical, occupational, speech and restorative therapy with inpatient and outpatient services....
PNT staff reports Sheila’s Classy to Whimsy Ladies Apparel has been in Portales seven years. The store offers clothing, jewelry and other fashion needs. Sheila Hays has lived in Portales all of her life . “I know my customers and I get to visit with them,” Hays said. “That is the advantage of being in a small town. “There was a need for it, there were mostly western stores here,” Hays said. “There wasn’t any shopping places for ladies.” Hays said she enjoys helping her customers find something that fits them for any spec...
PNT Staff Reports Portales firefighters extinguished a burning garage on Taos Court in the U.S. Air Force 801 housing area Friday night. Battalion Chief Lance Hill said the occupants of the house were home but able to escape and no one was injured. About 11 p.m., investigators were still trying to determine the cause of the fire, he said. The military was providing alternative housing for the displaced occupants, Hill said....
