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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Americans rightly are jealous of their right to freedom of speech; it is a prerequisite of freedom and a bulwark against government tyranny in so many ways. That’s why the First Amendment begins, “Congress shall make no law ... abridging the freedom of speech.” Most important, the founders had political speech in mind when those words were written. So that’s why we vigorously objected to the McCain-Feingold Act, passed in 2002, which severely restricted speech in a number of ways. Fortunately, in January the Supreme Court t... Full story
Ned Cantwell, When Barney heard New Mexico’s next governor will be Democrat Diane Denish or Republican Susana Martinez, he was elated. “That’s great,” gushed my friend from New Jersey in a phone call last week. “I know I’ve poked a lot of fun at your hick state over the years, but your future is on track with a female governor.” I knew what Barney was talking about. For years now we have heard about how the world has gone down the toilet at the feet of a male-dominated political structure driven by testosterone-...
PNT Staff Writer [email protected] Take your tax, and tan it. That’s what tanning salon owners and customers in Portales think about a new federal tanning tax that takes effect July 1. The new tax, part of the government’s health care bill, won’t keep die-hard tanning customers away, according to salon owners. Devan Griego, manager of Tres Cowboys Chic salon, said she thinks her customers will tan no matter what since the new tax will only increase the price of a one-month tanning ticket from $30 to $35.20, a price which... Full story
LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Success and savings on national testing at the Lackland Air Force Base Education Center are forming a program model for the Air Force. Last December, a partnership between Lackland AFB and the San Antonio branch of Wayland Baptist University computerized the testing program that is taking the national testing center to another level. The joint venture increased attendance and passing rates, led to a WBU agreement with Air University providing professional military education testing at...
LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Success and savings on national testing at the Lackland Air Force Base Education Center are forming a program model for the Air Force. Last December, a partnership between Lackland AFB and the San Antonio branch of Wayland Baptist University computerized the testing program that is taking the national testing center to another level. The joint venture increased attendance and passing rates, led to a WBU agreement with Air University providing professional military education testing at...
A 1910 Roosevelt County Herald mentions the Portales Woman’s Club eating “grape whip and cake.” Editor David Stevens found the article and suggested a column. I’d never heard of grape whip. I found two recipes online and chose one from a 1964 Ottawa Citizen newspaper. To start, I heated grape juice too much — due to multi-tasking — before adding other ingredients and substituting grape gelatin for unflavored gelatin I didn’t have. The mixture needed to “chill until beginning to set.” Short on time and unsure of...
A 1910 Roosevelt County Herald mentions the Portales Woman’s Club eating “grape whip and cake.” Editor David Stevens found the article and suggested a column. I’d never heard of grape whip. I found two recipes online and chose one from a 1964 Ottawa Citizen newspaper. To start, I heated grape juice too much — due to multi-tasking — before adding other ingredients and substituting grape gelatin for unflavored gelatin I didn’t have. The mixture needed to “chill until beginning to set.” Short on time and unsure of... Full story
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and The Fish Phone, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may vary as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities.... Full story
Donita Privett Seventy-one runners and walkers raised more than $1,800 at the 10th Annual Heritage Days 5K Run/Walk and 10K Run, hosted by the Portales MainStreet Program and sponsored by Burger King on Saturday. Runners and walkers met at the newly restored and renovated Yam Theater at 219 S. Main St. Participants received a t-shirt, and medals were awarded for first, second and third places by age categories. This year, the event was also themed to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the New Mexico MainStreet Program. “All p... Full story
Courtesy of Roswell Museum and Art Center The Roswell Museum and Art Center is home to the Robert H. Goddard Planetarium. Clarence Plank Place: Robert H. Goddard Planetarium Location: The planetarium is located at 100 West 11th St., Roswell, and is 114 miles or a two-hour drive from the base. What kind of activities can someone enjoy here? The planetarium offers laser light shows, “ViewSpace” a weekly NASA television program which feeds new images from the Hubble telescope, a monthly science fiction and educational film ser...
Courtesy of Roswell Museum and Art Center The Roswell Museum and Art Center is home to the Robert H. Goddard Planetarium. Clarence Plank Place: Robert H. Goddard Planetarium Location: The planetarium is located at 100 West 11th St., Roswell, and is 114 miles or a two-hour drive from the base. What kind of activities can someone enjoy here? The planetarium offers laser light shows, “ViewSpace” a weekly NASA television program which feeds new images from the Hubble telescope, a monthly science fiction and educational film ser...
Courtesy of Citizen Airman magazine WASHINGTON — Air Force Reserve Individual Mobilization Augmentee program officials are currently looking for airmen from all career fields to fill worldwide taskings, according to a Reserve management group official. “Airmen who are leaving the active-duty force are encouraged to consider opportunities along the continuum of service as an IMA Reservist,” said Lt. Col. Dewey DuHadway, the deputy chief of military force policy division. The commander of the Reserve readiness man... Full story
Courtesy of Citizen Airman magazine WASHINGTON — Air Force Reserve Individual Mobilization Augmentee program officials are currently looking for airmen from all career fields to fill worldwide taskings, according to a Reserve management group official. “Airmen who are leaving the active-duty force are encouraged to consider opportunities along the continuum of service as an IMA Reservist,” said Lt. Col. Dewey DuHadway, the deputy chief of military force policy division. The commander of the Reserve readiness man...
Glenda Price Animals don’t understand mirrors, so they think they are just like whoever feeds and protects them when they’re young. Psychologist types call this “imprinting.” We had a pet chicken when I was a kid that we kept in a little pen of her own. Her name was — ready for something imaginative? Sorry. It was “Peep.” My brother and I dug worms and caught grasshoppers for Peep. We even found little pieces of gravel for her to swallow to make her craw work well. I learned to peck the ground with a finger while clucki...
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
American Forces Press Servicce WASHINGTON — Air Force officials issued guidance banning the knowing use and possession of any substance, other than alcohol or tobacco, that is ingested to alter mood or function. On June 8, the Air Force published an Air Force guidance memorandum revising Air Force Instruction 44-121, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program, said Lt. Col. Elizabeth L. Schuchs-Gopaul, a judge advocate with the Air Force Judge Advocate General Action Group. The revised language makes...
Courtesy photo: Jackie Clark Polly and Panny Bigler, seated, pose with their grandchildren, from left, Felicia Glascock, Scotty Clark and Toni Whitecotton during Christmas in 2001. Freedom New Mexico 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...
American Forces Press Servicce WASHINGTON — Air Force officials issued guidance banning the knowing use and possession of any substance, other than alcohol or tobacco, that is ingested to alter mood or function. On June 8, the Air Force published an Air Force guidance memorandum revising Air Force Instruction 44-121, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program, said Lt. Col. Elizabeth L. Schuchs-Gopaul, a judge advocate with the Air Force Judge Advocate General Action Group. The revised language makes...
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing. Emergency tips Are you interested in the preparation for emergencies in Portales and Roosevelt County? The Roosevelt County Local Emergency Planning Committee meets 4-5 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Memorial Building in Portales. Call Emergency Management Director Keith Thomas Wattenbarger at 760-4350 or 356-4404, extension 2005, or visit http://rclepc.com. Question of the day It's summer blockbuster season, and many are sequels or... Full story
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing. Emergency tips Are you interested in the preparation for emergencies in Portales and Roosevelt County? The Roosevelt County Local Emergency Planning Committee meets 4-5 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Memorial Building in Portales. Call Emergency Management Director Keith Thomas Wattenbarger at 760-4350 or 356-4404, extension 2005, or visit http://rclepc.com. Question of the day It's summer blockbuster season, and many are sequels or... Full story
Clovis, New Mexico - On Wednesday, June 23, a groundbreaking will take place for the initial operating site of Vert-I-Go Wind Energy LLC at a location south of Clovis. Vert-I-Go, a subsidiary of Abundant Energy LLC, reached an agreement with the City of Clovis in January to purchase six acres of land south of the city landfill with an option to add an additional 34 acres for further development....
Freedom New Mexico It’s a weekend of guns and knives. For the sixth year, the Clovis Lions Club, in partnership with Patriot Outdoors, is hosting a gun and knife show. Traditionally held at the armory, this will be the first year the show is held at the Clovis Civic Center, organizer Dave Barth said. “It’s a little nicer, a better atmosphere, better parking — it should be a better show,” he said. Barth said there will be at least 25 vendors with more than 50 tables of guns, knives, ammunition and accessories. There w...
File photo A gun show at the Clovis Civic Center Saturday and Sunday is expected to draw up to 2,000 people. It’s a weekend of guns and knives. For the sixth year, the Clovis Lions Club, in partnership with Patriot Outdoors, is hosting a gun and knife show. Traditionally held at the armory, this will be the first year the show is held at the Clovis Civic Center, organizer Dave Barth said. “It’s a little nicer, a better atmosphere, better parking — it should be a better show,” he said. Barth said there will be at leas... Full story
A Planned Grazing Workshop for ranchers and land owners is set for June 29-July 1 in Amarillo, Texas. Agricultural consultant Kirk Gadzia and Kelly Boney are expected to cover rangeland monitoring, financial planning, land planning and more, according to a press release from Holistic Management, the organization hosting the workshop. Planned grazing aims to have the right animals in the right place at the right time in order to improve land health, animal performance and financial success, according to the release....
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