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From U.S. attorney's office ALBUQUERQUE – Yesterday in federal court in Santa Fe, Kevin Dwyer, a 37-year-old Albuquerque resident, was sentenced to a 20-year term of imprisonment to be followed by a lifetime of supervised release for his conviction on child sexual exploitation and pornography charges, announced U.S. Attorney Kenneth J. Gonzales....
amos the churchmouse: a view from under the pew Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, who types by hopping on the computer keyboard, but he can’t operate the capital shift, and he shuns punctuation marks – except hyphens and dashes. pastor leroy and his bulletin bloopers boss pastor leroy beetle has been having some difficulty with the english language in communicating church news to his constituents through the weekly church bulletin it seems he keeps a perpetual employment notice in the newspaper for a competent churc... Full story
Saturday Contemporary Worship Service — 5 p.m., First Presbyterian Church. Information: 763-6821. Sunday Worship service and Sunday school — 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Sunday worship with communion Trinity Lutheran Church, ELCA, 1705 W. 21st St. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Information: 763-4816. Worship service — 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., Central Baptist Church. Fellowship and donuts — 9 a.m., Central Christian Church. 9:30 a.m., Sunday school. Worship Service — 9:30 a.m., Word of God Lutheran Church at... Full story
When I was a child and our family lived in Kansas City, Mother often took Susie and me into the city to explore museums or shop at Macy’s. Those excursions were recreational and educational. Mother would pack a lunch and then at mealtime, we headed into the nearest Katz Drug Store where she bought us cokes at the counter. There we would eat our lunch. Downtown Kansas City was a remarkable world and Susie and I were in awe of the inner city energy and actions going on. I r... Full story
“It’s not personal; it’s business.” I first heard that cold phrase in the 1972 movie The Godfather. Mafia hoodlums would assure the fellow they’re about to “off” that he should feel better about being “whacked” since the aforementioned whacking is “not personal; it’s business.” I’m told that business tycoon Donald Trump uses the phrase on his so-called “reality” TV show The Apprentice. No surprise. But “the Donald” quite aside, it’s clear that in our culture, all a person has to do to be considered a “success” is to have a... Full story
ALBUQUERQUE — An Albuquerque man has pleaded guilty to using the Internet to coerce a minor to engage in sexual activity, according to a news release from the U.S. attorney’s office. Kevin Dwyer, 37, on Wednesday was sentenced to 20 years in prison during federal court proceedings, the release said. According to the release: • Dwyer entered a guilty plea to a two-count indictment charging him with (I) using the Internet, computers and telephones to coerce and entice a minor to engage in sexual activity; and (II) a...
CNJ staff photo: Kevin Wilson Hazel Miller, left, draws her cards during a game of Skip-Bo with her daughter-in-law, Carol Miller. Hazel Miller turns 100 on Monday. Hazel Miller likes to play cards with her friends at the Senior Citizen Resident Center and read books. “You’ve got to have some romance” to make it worth a read, said Miller, who turns 100 on Monday. If there is a secret to Hazel’s long life, just don’t ask her. “I don’t know,” Miller said. “I had a good doctor; he didn’t give me medicine I didn’t need.” Mille...
Portales Fire Chief Gary Nuckols believes children are never too young to learn about the dangers of fire. Pre-school and kindergarten aged children were given tours of the fire department this week as Fire Prevention Week. “We target our young kids, and always have, to start that education early on,” said Nuckols, who said firefighters have also visited local schools this week. “It tends to stay with them or at least, it seems like it does.” He said firefighters have made contact with about 800 children in all, teachin...
I really had a great time covering the Eastern New Mexico University homecoming last weekend. Being an ENMU alumni, it was nice for me to be able to participate in and enjoy homecoming for the first time in my history with the university. As a college student, I not only went to school full-time, but usually worked multiple jobs too, so homecoming was not something I got the luxury of enjoying. It was nice to be able to this time. I’m not sure if the highlight was taking pictures of excited children catching candy at the p...
Freedom New Mexico The Mrs. New Mexico Pageant is seeking applicants for the title of Mrs. Portales, according to Executive State Director Sheree Lynch. Once selected, the candidate will advance to represent her community in the 2012 Mrs. New Mexico Pageant on Feb. 4, 2012, at the Rodey Theatre in Albuquerque. Local title holders will compete to win a prize package valued at $8,000, which will include an all expense paid trip to the national 36th annual Mrs. America Pageant. Applicants must be at least 18 years old., married...
A drop in the water levels at Sumner Lake has prompted state park officials to close its boat ramps and prohibit boating. “Water levels are less than we hoped for this season; we want to make sure that we safeguard boaters from potential hazards and unpredictable lake conditions,” said David Sanchez, park superintendent. “Fortunately, a salvage order is in effect through November first, fishing is good, and anglers have been successful from the shoreline.” The concern is that a lower water level prevents park staff from la... Full story
A Causey woman said the 150 pounds of marijuana Roosevelt County Sheriff’s deputies confiscated from her home Monday was being used strictly for treatment of chronic pain and illness. Margie Koger, 48, and her husband Timothy Koger, 42, were arrested Wednesday on a bench warrant two days after deputies seized the marijuana, which included 16 gallon-sized bags and jars of harvested buds, from the kitchen of the residence and from an outbuilding located behind the residence “I couldn’t afford to apply for a New Mexico licen...
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Courtesy photo: Roosevelt County Sheriff's Office Roosevelt County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Malin Parker walks past marijuana plants behind the home of Causey residents Timothy and Margie Koger on Monday afternoon. Deputies raided the couple's residence after receiving an anonymous tip. A Causey woman said the 150 pounds of marijuana Roosevelt County Sheriff’s deputies confiscated from her home Monday was being used strictly for treatment of chronic pain and illness. Margie Koger, 48, and her husband Timothy Koger, 4...
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Freedom New Mexico KINGSVILLE, Texas — Kelsey Washington and Lauryn Lozano each had 14 kills and Bethany Friesenhahn just missed a double-double as Texas A&M-Kingsville avenged an early-season Lone Star Conference volleyball loss to Eastern New Mexico University on Thursday night with a 25-21, 25-21, 23-25, 25-21 win over the Zias. Friesenhahn had nine kills and 17 digs for the Javs (11-9, 5-8 LSC), who lost to ENMU in five games earlier. Kingsville had a 10-5 edge in aces, led by Sondra Cui with three. Junior outside... Full story
File photo Special prosecutor Matt Chandler has asked the state's chief justice to be disqualified from hearing anything related to the matter, saying that — among other things — Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Daniels publicly disparaged his case. Mike Gallagher A special prosecutor has asked that State Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Daniels be disqualified from hearing any matters involving the bribery prosecution of Las Cruces District Judge Michael Murphy. In a motion filed Wednesday with the Supreme...
