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The wind that whips through eastern New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle sends dust dancing through the streets. It rattles doors and windows, unravels neatly pinned hair, and leaves residents stumbling in its path. Harnessing its power has never been a more popular pursuit. Wind energy developers from across the nation see a region ripe for colonization, with stretches of undeveloped land and winds that race through the region at a yearly average of more than 12 miles per hour, according to officials. “Some places have gold a... Full story
Area law enforcement officials arrested eight people in a series of raids late this week, including a Portales man for the second time in less than a month. Armando Ontiveros, 38, was charged Friday with disposal of stolen property. Portales police officers and Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Department deputies arrested Ontiveros on Friday morning. Ontiveros was also arrested on March 15 and charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, a third-degree felony, and with possession of drug equipment o...
Had a good prank played on you lately? Today being April Fools’ Day, one might want to stay on guard. Some area residents recently recalled April Fools’ pranks played on them in the past. Some pranks were minor, and some were doozies. Portales city employee Cathy Kennedy said her husband looks forward to April Fools’ Day. “My husband always gets the drop on me,” Kennedy said. “He called me once (on April Fools’ Day) and said ‘Well, I just quit my job.’ I was worried. I said, ‘Oh Lord, it’s up to you.’” Fortunately fo...
Federal construction funds awarded to Cannon Air Force Base by Congress are being improperly withheld by the government, according to a press release from Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M, and Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M. More than $9 million earmarked for construction of an airmen’s center, complete with a dining hall, a postal center, and a laundry exchange at the base have been frozen by the defense department, the press release said. “Knowing that a new mission will be found at Cannon, there’s no reason to hold back on relea...
The Associated Press SANTA FE — A Santa Fe physician who once practiced at Cannon Air Force Base has hadhis license to practice medicine in New Mexico revoked by the state Medical Board, effective April 7. The board concluded Thursday that George Schwartz, 64, violated the Medical Practice Act multiple times. “If he continues to practice medicine or write scripts, then it becomes a criminal matter,” said Jenny Felmley, board spokeswoman. Schwartz has until April 30 to appeal to state district court. “I will appeal it if ther... Full story
SANTA FE — Two Roswell lawmakers have gone to court to try to knock their primary election opponents off the ballot. Republican Reps. Keith Gardner, who represents Roosevelt County, and Dan Foley allege in separate lawsuits that their GOP challengers failed to get enough valid voters’ signatures on nominating petitions, in part because some petitions were altered. Gardner claims his opponent, Lucille B. Tucker of Roswell, circulated some petitions that read House District 59, then altered them to read District 66, the cor...
Eula Best Bilberry Services: 10 a.m. today at Wheeler Mortuary Chapel Eula Best Bilberry, 95, of Portales died Thursday, March 30, 2006, at Farwell Convalescent Center. She was born April 27, 1910, in Whitesboro, Texas, to Pearl and William Reavis. She married Grady Best on Dec. 20, 1925. They moved to a ranch north of Elida in 1942. They ranched for many years until he died in 1974. She married Robert Bilberry on June 4, 1976. They lived in Floyd until he died in 1986, when she moved to Portales. Family member said was sweet... Full story
The wind that whips through eastern New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle sends dust dancing through the streets. It rattles doors and windows, unravels neatly pinned hair, and leaves residents stumbling in its path. Harnessing its power has never been a more popular pursuit. Wind energy developers from across the nation see a region ripe for colonization, with stretches of undeveloped land and winds that race through the region at a yearly average of more than 12 miles per hour, according to officials. “Some places have gold a...
SAN JON — A Department of Public Safety Motor Transportation Division police officer discovered more than $1 million in cash during a safety inspection of a tractor–trailer rig on Thursday. The money, found in denominations of $10 and $20, was bundled and filled a suitcase. “A million dollars is pretty unusual,” said Peter Olson, communications director for the state’s department of public safety. “We’ve come pretty close to that on an airplane that was seized.” The semi-truck entered the San Jon westbound port of entry o...
Had a good prank played on you lately? Today being April Fools’ Day, one might want to stay on guard. Some area residents recently recalled April Fools’ pranks played on them in the past. Some pranks were minor, and some were doozies. Portales city employee Cathy Kennedy said her husband looks forward to April Fools’ Day. “My husband always gets the drop on me,” Kennedy said. “He called me once (on April Fools’ Day) and said ‘Well, I just quit my job.’ I was worried. I said, ‘Oh Lord, it’s up to you.’” Fortunately fo...
Area law enforcement officials arrested eight people in a series of raids late this week, including a Portales man for the second time in less than a month. Armando Ontiveros, 38, was charged Friday with disposal of stolen property. Portales police officers and Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Department deputies arrested Ontiveros on Friday morning. Ontiveros was also arrested on March 15 and charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, a third-degree felony, and with possession of drug equipment o...
Federal construction funds awarded to Cannon Air Force Base by Congress are being improperly withheld by the government, according to a press release from Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M, and Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M. More than $9 million earmarked for construction of an airmen’s center, complete with a dining hall, a postal center, and a laundry exchange at the base have been frozen by the defense department, the press release said. “Knowing that a new mission will be found at Cannon, there’s no reason to hold back on relea...
Today’s topic is April Fools’ Day Hangovers and how to live through them. When I was a kid, the second day of April was a time of thanksgiving, a moment when youngsters across the land turned their eyes skyward and gave tearful thanks for surviving another year of April Fools’ pranks. Everyone felt the same way, because it was obligatory in those days for all stout-hearted little people to shove stickers down their best friend’s gym socks and other innocent gags. No one knew why. It was just the nature of things. But a more f...
William A. Noffsker is to be remembered as a banker and a soldier in the 200th Coast Artillery during World War II, four years of which were in a Japanese prison camp. Returning home to Clovis, he resumed his former position with the Citizens Bank of Clovis and had a distinguished banking career, becoming the senior vice president. Noffsker graduated from Eastern New Mexico Junior College in 1936. At some point, prior to World War II, Noffsker was a fireman with the Clovis Fire Department. Fire Chief R. V. Miller’s daughter,...
The existence, or widespread celebration, of spring break seems to be a recent development. I remember spring break from my young adulthood as primarily a college event, nonexistent in high school. Though the rich kids may have gone to Florida, most of us used the time either to look for summer jobs, recommit to previous summer jobs, or perhaps work for an extra week, if that was possible in the type of job one had. One spring, summer jobs secured, I remember going with Roger camping up on Presque Isle (Lake Erie). I do not...
Since New Mexico’s annual Lesser Prairie Chicken Festival hits the High Plains in Milnesand next weekend, I did a very logical thing — I went to look at geese. Although geese and lesser prairie chickens may seem miles apart from each other, mainly because they are, they do have certain things in common. They both have feathers. They both make weird noises — the chickens with their ear-splitting booming and the geese with their humorous honks. And they are both celebrated by hundreds of folks who spend big money to go look at...
McCasland/Layton Lisa Jo McCasland and Ellis McCasland, of Clovis, announce the engagement of their daughter, Carli Jordon McCasland of Lubbock, to Lance Eric Layton, also of Lubbock, son of Keith and Julie Layton, of Sudan, Texas. The couple will exchange vows June 24 at the home of Layne and Shelly Norris and a reception will follow the ceremony. The bride-elect is a 2004 Clovis High School graduate. She is employed at Rehab and Wellness Consulting and South Plains College. A 2004 Sudan High School graduate, the... Full story
Chaparral Extension Club The Chaparral Extension Club met March 9 at the 21st Street Church of Christ with 15 members present. Roll call was answered with the question, “If you had one wish, what would you wish for?” Betty Jackson read “The Road to Success is Not Straight.” President Sheryl Abdill called the business meeting to order. The council meeting was discussed. Plans were finalized for entertaining the Ranchvale Club, and eight people volunteered to decorate a table for the tea. Members were encouraged to enter t... Full story
Clovis elementary Monday: Breakfast —French toast, cold juice and milk. Lunch — Hamburger on a bun, french fries, pickle slices, chilled peaches and cold milk. Tuesday: Breakfast — Cowboy bread, cold juice and milk. Lunch — Fajitas/salsa, sunshine corn, crisp lettuce, chilled pears and cold milk. Wednesday: Breakfast — Blueberry muffin, cold juice, and milk. Lunch — Italian spaghetti, garden fresh salad, ranch dressing, chilled mixed fruit and cold milk. Thursday: Breakfast— Breakfast pocket, cold juice & milk. Lunch — Oven... Full story
CHS band reunion A reunion for former Clovis High School students who were band members between 1956 and 1969 is scheduled for June 16 and 17 in Clovis. The event will begin with dinner at 6 p.m. on June 16 at Chaparral Country Club. Brunch June 17 will be from 10 a.m. to noon at Clovis Community College, followed by a tour at 1 p.m. of the CHS band hall and campus. Clovis Community Band will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. on June 17 at Ned Houk Park. Norvil Howell, CHS band director for 24 years who later served as music...
Noble Robert J. Noble, of Clovis, has been named the U.S. National Award Winner in Mathematics by the U.S. Achievement Academy. Robert, who attends Yucca Junior High School, was nominated for this national award by Dr. Debborah Watters, a teacher at the school. Robert’s photo will appear in the U.S. Achievement Academy’s yearbook. Robert is the son of Richard and Heidi Noble, of Clovis. His grandparents are Bob and Midge Binnewies, of Ashland, Ore., and Audree Noble, of Auburn, Calif.... Full story
La Casa Senior Center 1120 Cameo St. Monday: 9:30 a.m. — blood pressure checks; 10 a.m. — health insurance benefits assistance. Tuesday: 11 a.m. — sopapillla luncheon; 2 p.m. — indoor exercise. Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. — blood sugar checks; 1 p.m. — bingo; 1:30 p.m. — blood pressure checks; 2 p.m. birthday cake and manitas. Thursday: 10:30 a.m. — indoor exercise; 1 p.m. — Spanish bingo (Loteria); 2 p.m. — refreshments. Friday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. — rummage and miscellaneous sale; 9:30 a.m. — blood pressure checks; 7 p.... Full story
Names of some honor-roll students may not be listed due to parents’ privacy concerns. Seventh Grade Rosstin Ahmadian, Jonathan Amaya, Zachary B. Anderson, Tyler C. Ash, Raymond L. Beachum, Quinton S. Beaulieu, Corbin R. Best, Joshua D. Biggs, Hannah D. Bocox, Britney D. Boersma, Whitney M. Boersma, Bethany Bonner, Bria S. Bradford, Dalton S. Britt, Taylor Brooks, Jesse Brown, Bailey M. Carr, Alejandra V. Chavez, Ashley Colella, Levi J. Cordova, Victoria G. Cordova, Colton R. Dant, Breanna Davis, Dustin R. Davis, Jessica R. F... Full story
Names of some honor-roll students may not be listed due to parents’ privacy concerns. Third Grade A: Mitchell Boddy, Sarah Bullard, Christopher Hardy, Kassandra Jones, Meghan Wood, Courtlynn Seaton,Cody Stratton, Bryceton Perdomo, Jácen McKinney, Eboni Lunsford, Dylan Latimer, Antwuan Hicks, Bernard Henry A/B: Vanessa Martinez, John Ozgul Fourth Grade A: David Abril, Kimberly Almacen, Victoria Garza, Tori Lewis, Alannah Liebert, Symone Payne A/B: Danielle Cnudde, Tydan Pierce, Meghan Roberts, Stephen Yung Fifth Grade A: Al... Full story
Names of some honor-roll students may not be listed due to parents’ privacy concerns. Third Grade A: Mariah Chavez, Rynea East, Erick Granillo, Taylor Jones, Ananda Lewis, Tyler Rogers A/B: Eddie Cabrera, Veronica Lopez, Savana Nelson, Alejandro Perez, Rheanna Sammons, Rachel Webber-Eichem, Ashton Whitaker Fourth Grade A: Hannah Dillon, Chase Loomis. A/B: Christopher Chavez, Andres Garza, Emilio Romero, Jared Wagner, Christina Youngquist Fifth Grade A: Canidice Draper, Aycel Villalobos A/B: Tiffany Gutierrez, Sara McCarty S...
