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Clovis home healthcare employee Maria Elena-Bojorquez took the day off Monday to participate in a “Day Without Immigrants” rally. The nationwide boycott, aimed at raising awareness of the economic power of immigrants, was organized by activists upset by proposed federal legislation that would criminalize illegal immigrants. Elena-Bojorquez said she’s tired of the people using the fear Americans have of terrorism as a reason to close the border. “People try to claim that terrorists come in through the border,” Elena-Boj...
Carolina Lopez helps out a customer at the Carneceria Chihuahua restaurant in Portales. Lopez' parents came to the United States illegally but are now permanent U.S. residents. (Freedom Newspapers: Tony Parra) Growing up, Maria Valenzuela lived in a crowded adobe house with her family in Michoacan, Mexico. They shared one room and a kitchen in home with a dirt floor. She left the coastal city — rich in agricultural products but mired in poverty — for the United States at the age of 17, traveling illegally through Tijuana and... Full story
Growing up, Maria Valenzuela lived in a crowded adobe house with her family in Michoacan, Mexico. They shared one room and a kitchen in home with a dirt floor. She left the coastal city — rich in agricultural products but mired in poverty — for the United States at the age of 17, traveling illegally through Tijuana and into California. “It was tough coming into the United States,” said the 35-year-old Portales woman, who speaks little English. “But there were others who had it worse.” Her uncle was beaten and his money stolen...
People will get the chance to hear how two sheriff’s candidates envision law enforcement working for the next four years Thursday as part of the Roosevelt County candidate forum. The Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce and county officials are putting together a forum scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Memorial Building. The forum format allows for questions from the audience directed at one individual or to all of the candidates at once. “The purpose of the forum is to help voters become more informed on the iss... Full story
Portales and Clovis city leaders have been lauding the benefits of designating the two cities as a microplex, benefits that would encourage economic and population growth for the area. Officials for both cities signed a renewal agreement on Thursday to continue the microplex designation for four more years. A look at what the designation means to the area: Chain reaction Clovis Mayor David Lansford credits the designation of the area as a microplex as one of the reasons for bringing in businesses such as Chili’s and A...
Ninth Judicial District Judge Stephen Quinn on Thursday denied defense motions to dismiss the death penalty as a possible sentence and separate the charges of a Portales man accused of killing an elderly Portales couple. Jerry Fuller, 33, is accused of killing his uncle and aunt, Odis and Doris Newman, 70 and 69 at the time of their deaths, in early March of 2005. On Thursday, Quinn denied the defense’s motion to dismiss the death penalty phase of the trial. District Attorney Matt Chandler said the judge decided state p... Full story
Portales and Clovis city officials hope the re-designation of the two cities as a microplex will continue to bring in businesses and housing developments, and help spur population growth to the area. Portales Mayor Orlando Ortega and Clovis Mayor David Lansford shook hands Thursday and signed an agreement defining the two cities as a microplex for the next four years. “It’s redefining our communities,” Lansford said. “It’s a progressive, modernizing community. People aren’t attracted to an area until they believe there is a...
Ninth Judicial District Judge Stephen Quinn on Thursday denied defense motions to dismiss the death penalty as a possible sentence and separate the charges of a Portales man accused of killing an elderly Portales couple. Jerry Fuller, 33, is accused of killing his uncle and aunt, Odis and Doris Newman, 70 and 69 at the time of their deaths, in early March of 2005. On Thursday, Quinn denied the defense’s motion to dismiss the death penalty phase of the trial. District Attorney Matt Chandler said the judge decided state p...
Portales and Clovis city officials hope the re-designation of the two cities as a microplex will continue to bring in businesses and housing developments, and help spur population growth to the area. Portales Mayor Orlando Ortega and Clovis Mayor David Lansford shook hands Thursday and signed an agreement defining the two cities as a microplex for the next four years. “It’s redefining our communities,” Lansford said. “It’s a progressive, modernizing community. People aren’t attracted to an area until they believe there is a...
PORTALES — Ninth Judicial District Judge Stephen Quinn on Wednesday granted a defense motion to change the venue of the trial of a Portales man accused of killing his uncle and aunt in March 2004. Defense attorney Jeffrey Jones of Santa Fe argued that people in Clovis and Portales have already formed an opinion because the case has been heavily reported in the Clovis and Portales newspapers. “People knew the case and made up their minds about the defendant,” Jones said after the court proceedings. Jerry Fuller, 33, of Porta...
Ninth Judicial District Judge Stephen Quinn on Wednesday granted a defense motion to change the venue of the trial of a Portales man accused of killing his uncle and aunt in March 2005. Defense attorney Jeffrey Jones of Santa Fe argued that people in Clovis and Portales have already formed an opinion because the case has been heavily reported in the Clovis and Portales newspapers. “People knew the case and made up their minds about the defendant,” Jones said after the court proceedings. Jerry Fuller, 33, of Portales is cha...
With budget numbers on their minds, the Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents want to see more interaction between the community and athletics programs and more energy-conservation at the university. The board members emphasized their money concerns during a regents’ meeting Tuesday morning. Board members were concerned with the lack of revenue generated from sporting events. “We generated $75,000 for all sports combined,” ENMU president Steven Gamble said. “They’re (sporting events) not a money maker.” Gamble said...
Larry Combs, of Portales, is undertaking his biggest project as a developer with the Foxtrail Estates which received final plat approval by city officials this week. The development plans for 56 luxury rental townhouses. Foxtrail Estates is located in the south part of Portales near Golden Acres Retirement Apartments and the Yucca Subdivision. Combs said he plans to build the townhouses, on 28 lots, in phases. The subdivision will have one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom units. The townhouses will be constructed in... Full story
Some aspects of operating the 120-megawatt wind farm can be as easy as doing it from a personal computer at home, that is if you are authorized and have a password from Edison Mission Group. Members of the Edison Mission Group held an open house at the San Juan Mesa wind farm Friday with commissioners from Roosevelt and Chavez counties, Portales city councilors and Elida school officials on hand taking a tour of the facility. Bruce Linsten, Edison Mission operation and maintenance manager, said he and another maintenance empl...
Some aspects of operating the 120-megawatt wind farm can be as easy as doing it from a personal computer at home, that is if you are authorized and have a password from Edison Mission Group. Members of the Edison Mission Group held an open house at the San Juan Mesa wind farm Friday with commissioners from Roosevelt and Chavez counties, Portales city councilors and Elida school officials on hand taking a tour of the facility. Bruce Linsten, Edison Mission operation and maintenance manager, said he and another maintenance empl...
Dan Howard of Elida lost a lifelong friend when Elida High School graduate and New York Yankees minor league manager Oscar Acosta, 49, was killed Wednesday in a car accident in the Dominican Republic. Howard and Acosta played baseball together at Elida High. Acosta was a star pitcher in high school and went on to play college ball at Dallas Baptist and a year in the minor leagues. He was the manager of the Rookie League’s Gulf Coast Yankees and also served as pitching coach for the Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers during his lo...
Choir director Franklyn Smith said he was happy with the performances from the Portales High School and Portales Junior High choir students this week at district competitions, but it is the “journey” which makes him most proud. “It was a very good showing for Portales students,” Smith said. “My students have worked so hard this year. We try to stress the preparation that goes into it — the journey — it takes towards excellence.” The Portales High choir members earned a “1” superior ranking, the highest possible mark, from...
Tony Parra: PNT Staff Writer April is Keep New Mexico Beautiful month and Portales residents will be doing their part by cleaning and picking up trash on Saturday. The Keep Portales Beautiful event will start at 9 a.m. Veda Urioste, deputy clerk for the city of Portales, is one of the organizers of the event. Urioste has helped with the trash cleanup since 1999. April is recognized as Keep New Mexico Beautiful month. The national Keep America Beautiful Great American Cleanup has been going on for more than 20 years.... Full story
Larry Combs, owner of Combs Properties, received all the necessary approvals to begin construction on a development just south of Golden Acres Retirement Apartments. Portales city councilors approved the subdivision final plat Tuesday. There are 28 lots on the 8.25 acres of the proposed development. Sammy Standefer, Portales planning director, said there were two public hearings held to listen to any support or opposition for the development. “We (planning commission) voted in favor with two conditions,” Standefer said. “The...
Roosevelt General Hospital could soon offer a wellness program for the Portales/Clovis area, according to James D’Agostino, RGH administrator. Roosevelt General Hospital staff, administrators and board members will be celebrate the fifth year anniversary of the hospital at its new location in August. Discussion Tuesday during a RGH Board meeting centered around projects to mark that milestone. “I want to reach out and do something for the community,” D’Agostino said. “The (Roosevelt County Rural) Telephone Coop. and (Sout... Full story
A plea agreement was set for a Portales woman accused of embezzling more than $138,000 from the New Mexico Higher Education department but the two sides could not come to an agreement and instead the case will go to trial. Ninth Judicial District Judge Joe Parker presided over a scheduled pre-trial agreement on Wednesday morning for Tammy Jo Garcia. Garcia, 33, is charged with forging her supervisor’s signature to embezzle more than $138,000 from a NMHE account. “Ms. (Donna) Mowrer and I were not able to negotiate a plea agr...
Lindsey sixth-graders don’t want high school seniors to drink and drive this Saturday after the Portales High School prom and they put it down in writing. The Lindsey Elementary sixth-graders wrote letters to the seniors asking them not to drink and drive as part of the festivities on Saturday. The Portales High School prom will start at 9 p.m. in the PHS cafeteria. “We want you to be careful with the (peer) pressure and drinking underage,” David Rodriguez, a sixth-grader, said in his letter to a senior. “I hope you have a go... Full story
Portales and Clovis entrepreneurs and small businesses owners will have a chance to learn more about making their business a “destination” during workshops scheduled next week. Jon Schallert, a business consultant, will be sharing ideas with small business owners and entrepreneurs from Portales and Clovis to increase sales and profits. During Schallert’s sessions he will also teach business owners how to attract customers to eastern New Mexico. “He will be able to give people new ideas about marketing their business and how...
Portales and Clovis entrepreneurs and small businesses owners will have a chance to learn more about making their business a “destination” during workshops scheduled next week. Jon Schallert, a business consultant, will be sharing ideas with small business owners and entrepreneurs from Portales and Clovis to increase sales and profits. During Schallert’s sessions he will also teach business owners how to attract customers to eastern New Mexico. “He will be able to give people new ideas about marketing their business and how...
Portales city councilors on Tuesday approved plans for new residence halls at Eastern New Mexico University. ENMU officials are working with developers from Collegiate Development Services of Irving, Texas on an $11.9 million project. The residence halls would be located behind Eddy Hall and extend to South Avenue I. There would be four apartment complexes with 270 beds and a resort-style pool and a volleyball court in the center. Angie Rawie of Collegiate Development Services said ENMU representatives would manage the...
