Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Portales’ Ed Watson read Editor David Stevens’ column on old-timers in Sunday’s PNT and brought up a long-ago memory of his own: “I was a submarine sailor during World War II and we were back in Pearl Harbor from patrol and saw Kay Kyser at a USO (United Service Organizations) show. “I noticed a large harp on the back of the stage. About 15 or 20 minutes into the program, there was a scream backstage and a girl ran across the stage and Harpo Marx was chasing her. “He glanced to his right, saw the harp and slid to a stop, wen...
USAF photo: Airman 1st Class Maynelinne De La Cruz Chris Harrell, a 4th grade teacher, led the Portales Orientation Day for Cannon airmen and their families March 13. Musical entertainment and free food added to the day that included community leaders briefing the new military arrivals on the opportunities and activities available. By: Airman 1st Class Maynelinne De La Cruz: 27th SOW Public Affairs A local community church rallied a group of Portales residents for its first Orientation Day for Cannon families March 13 at the...
Here is what some would consider a hard case: Someone very ill is attempting to purchase insurance but companies refuse to provide it because they have a pretty good idea that covering the illness will cost big bucks, way above what the insured and others with similar conditions can help cover. The policy costs far less than what they expect to have to spend on the sizable number of patients in this situation, so they don’t want to take on this expense. This is a picture that may seem to tell just one story, namely, how g...
This viewpoint, which reflects those of Freedom Communications, was written by the editorial staff at the Brownsville (Texas) Herald. T he passage of the federal health care bill is likely the result of a confluence of various factors. A costly existing system, primarily due to doctor shortages, the cost of existing regulation and hefty lawsuit awards that drove up costs and insurance premiums, convinced many that change — any change — was necessary. Opponents of the plan did a bad job convincing the public that...
Eastern Plains residents got their first taste Thursday of Republican challengers for the 3rd Congressional District seat held by Democrat Ben Ray Lujan. The opportunity came at a standing-room-only forum at the Masters Centre sponsored by the High Plains Patriots organization. The candidates each gave opening and closing statements and each responded to questions from people in attendance during the hour-long event. Both candidates were in agreement that, Lujan, running unopposed, needs to be voted out of office in November....
Eastern Plains residents got their first taste Thursday of Republican challengers for the 3rd Congressional District seat held by Democrat Ben Ray Lujan. The opportunity came at a standing-room-only forum at the Masters Centre in Clovis sponsored by the High Plains Patriots organization. The candidates each gave opening and closing statements and each responded to questions from people in attendance during the hour-long event. Both candidates were in agreement that, Lujan, running unopposed, needs to be voted out of office...
Here is what some would consider a hard case: Someone very ill is attempting to purchase insurance but companies refuse to provide it because they have a pretty good idea that covering the illness will cost big bucks, way above what the insured and others with similar conditions can help cover. The policy costs far less than what they expect to have to spend on the sizable number of patients in this situation, so they don’t want to take on this expense. This is a picture that may seem to tell just one story, namely, how g...
T he passage of the federal health care bill is likely the result of a confluence of various factors. A costly existing system, primarily due to doctor shortages, the cost of existing regulation and hefty lawsuit awards that drove up costs and insurance premiums, convinced many that change — any change — was necessary. Opponents of the plan did a bad job convincing the public that a better option would be less, not more government, in the form of more reasonable rules regarding plaintiff awards, and policies deter...
The cowboy rides up horseback, leading a good-looking sorrel mare that’s his gift to you, and the two of you ride off into the sunset and live “happily ever after.” That’s the way it happens in the movies and the romantic novels. Excuse me. Here is a typical morning in the life of a cowboy’s wife: You get the joyful job of milking the cow. There’s this romantic picture of a maiden with her stool, the milk flowing almost by itself into her shiny clean bucket while the cow’s baby calf frolics nearby. Here is what really happen...
Three people were arrested Wednesday after police said they tried to transport methamphetamines into Clovis. Aleasha Shober, 29, Charles Landon Bannister, 27, both of Clovis, were arrested in Texico after agents with the Region V Drug Task Force stopped the vehicle they were driving, said a press release from the Curry County Sheriff. The release said the stop was conducted based on information indicating the pair were returning from a trip to Lubbock to pick up methamphetamine and bring it back to Clovis. Officers said they...
For Marina Pina, who came to the United States from Mexico five years ago, her first trip to Washington, D.C., was not a tour. It was to march for immigration reform. Immigrants from across the country participated in “March for America” on March 21 in the nation’s capital. Pina, president of the Association to Help Our Race Advance (AHORA) of Eastern New Mexico University, was one of five from Portales also involved. The goal of “March for America” is to call on the president and Congress to move an immigration reform pr... Full story
The city commission approved a $728,661 loan Thursday as an advance on cash Southwest Cheese is expecting from the state to complete a wastewater pretreatment facility. Clovis Industrial Development Corp. Executive Director Chase Gentry told commissioners the plant was previously granted more than $800,000 through state appropriations. But in October, when the governor froze capital outlay money, they hadn’t used the money yet — meaning the funding was lost. Since t... Full story
On the cusp of Holy Week, local churches have a variety of plans to remember the last days and resurrection of Christ. “It’s an opportunity for Christians to remember the significance of the sacrifice that Christ made for us and to walk with him during his last hours and to finally celebrate the risen Christ,” said First United Methodist Church Choir Director Jan Smartnick. St. Helen Catholic Church secretary Pita Baca said the church’s traditional services remind the congregation of Jesus’ importance in life. Some churches...
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Good morning. It’s the Freedom New Mexico Friday morning briefing....
Freedom New Mexico: Clarence Plank Ursula Parker with bags of fertilizer Thursday in the SPRA-Green warehouse. Fertilizer prices have dropped since last year, but some farmers have switched to manure because it is cheaper. Fertilizer prices have dropped in recent months, but not enough for some area suppliers and farmers. Curtis Breshears, owner of SPRA-Green Inc. in Portales, said fertilizer costs that sprouted as high as $800 a ton have wilted to about $400. “It is half of what it was, but it still isn’t cheap enough yet,...
As the percentage of farmers continues to decrease in proportion to the population, it seems the harder the ANTIs (HSUS, PETA, Sierra Club, name one) try to increase America’s dependence on foreign food, just as they have done with manufacturing, energy, timber, and steel. They have the foresight of a mayfly. If farmers were a race, we’d be a minority smaller than the National Left-Handed-Americans for a Fair Shake. So, I’m thinkin’ there must be more opportunities for farmers to elevate our reputation. The Hare Krishna... Full story
On that first Palm Sunday, when Jesus made his Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem riding on a donkey, the crowd hailed him as their king. As he passed by, they cried, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” and they spread palm branches on the road to carpet the path of the King. Luke says that when Jesus “came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: ‘Blessed is...
An account for donations to the family of Portales High School senior Jacob Rutherford has been set up at Portales National Bank. Jacob, son of Donna and Scooter Rutherford, broke both legs and his left arm earlier this month while riding a dirt bike outside of Tatum. He remains in University Medical Center in Lubbock. Donations can be made at any bank branch or mailed to P.O. Drawer 888, Portales, NM 88130. Donors should reference Jacob Rutherford’s name. Portales National Bank: 356-6601.... Full story
Fertilizer prices have dropped in recent months but not enough for some area suppliers and farmers. Curtis Breshears, owner of SPRA-Green Inc. in Portales, said fertilizer costs that sprouted as high as $800 a ton have wilted to about $400. “It is half of what it was, but it still isn’t cheap enough yet,” Breshears said. “For the year that it was high, we sold very little pot ash or phosphorus. It was too high to use so we got by without it for a couple of years.” The majority of SPRA-Green Inc. customers are farmers, who use... Full story
Clovis, NM ~ Ninth Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler announced today that Robin Bannister, age 54, was convicted of Second Degree Murder for the death of Clifford Webber. Bannister now faces a maximum sentence of fifteen (15) years in the New Mexico State Penitentiary. The charges stem from an incident that occurred in the month of June of 2009. On June 16, 2009, Clovis Police Department received a call from a witness that told police a person was dead in a vacant house in Clovis. The Clovis Police Department...
Dance to the big band sound of Swing Fever, a San Francisco-based band bringing fresh excitement to old favorites on Sunday, April 11 at 4 pm at the Clovis Civic Center as part of the Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series. Swing Fever musicians have cut their musical chops with Jazz legends Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald and Tony Bennett. Honored as a California Arts Council touring artist, the band spotlights the vocal stylings of Denise Perrier, one of San Francisco’s most popular performers. Called ... Full story
Cannon Connections staff The Cannon Spouses Club is seeking volunteers for their third annual Cannon Spouses Club Golf Classic that will be held April 23. All are welcome to volunteer. The planning committee meets from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the The Landing Zone. Information: 850-376-7520 or email [email protected]... Full story
Cannon Connections staff The Cannon Spouses Club is seeking volunteers for their third annual Cannon Spouses Club Golf Classic that will be held April 23. All are welcome to volunteer. The planning committee meets from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the The Landing Zone. Information: 850-376-7520 or email [email protected]... Full story
Cannon Air Force base is hosting a fair 3 p.m. April 30 for airmen and their families. Vendors will provide information about local sites, tourist destinations, outdoor adventures, special events and attractions in New Mexico and Texas. Visit www.cannonforce.com to sign up for a booth. Booths are $20 and the deadline to sign up is April 14.... Full story
