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Local hotels and stores experienced an influx of business from another incoming freshmen class at Eastern New Mexico University this weekend. Hotels and store owners said they expect and prepare for this crowd every year, usually consisting of the families moving in students to the dormitories and the return of current ENMU students. Spring enrollment is estimated to be at 5,800 students this year, according to ENMU officials. Parin Kumar, manager of the Holiday Inn in Portales, said their hotel was booked over the weekend....
A half-hour debate Tuesday over how to obtain cost estimates to fix serious issues in the Curry County jail's kitchen and laundry facilities ended with no decision. The debate was sparked by Administrator Gerry Billy's request to seek qualified contractors under a legal process know as a Request for Qualifications. During his presentation, an inspector for the state Department of Environmental Health told commissioners said the jail kitchen and laundry were considered high risk and she needed to see a plan to address very... Full story
Wednesday Public Works Committee meeting — 8:30 a.m., City Hall. Information: 769-7828. Roosevelt County Fair — 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Roosevelt County Fairgrounds. Information: 356-8541. Thursday LEPC Emergency Response/ HAZMAT committee meeting — 10 a.m. Emergency management conference room, 320 Connelly St. Information: 763—9485. Roosevelt County Fair — 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Roosevelt County Fairgrounds. Information: 356-8541. Friday DWI Saturation Patrols — Specifically targeting drunk and drug impaired drivers. Information...
Members of Congress are more interested in winning re-election in November than in removing before then the budget "sequestration" knife that threatens to lop 10 percent off 2,500 defense programs starting Jan. 2. That was the signal that lawmakers sent at a House Armed Services Committee hearing this month where the White House budget director and the deputy defense secretary explained how sequestration would shred defense budgets and degrade force readiness if Congress fails to block the process by negotiating a new $1.2...
Members of Congress are more interested in winning re-election in November than in removing before then the budget "sequestration" knife that threatens to lop 10 percent off 2,500 defense programs starting Jan. 2. That was the signal that lawmakers sent at a House Armed Services Committee hearing this month where the White House budget director and the deputy defense secretary explained how sequestration would shred defense budgets and degrade force readiness if Congress fails to block the process by negotiating a new $1.2... Full story
They don't overwhelm my day, but a lot of random thoughts never leave my mind: - Had the NCAA handled Melky Cabrera's failed drug test on behalf of Major League Baseball, would it follow precedent by vacating the National League's All-Star Game win, but not award the American League the victory and give us the first World Series that nobody gets to host? - I bet some people illegally download movies because they can start the movie without being forced to sit through warnings about the dangers of illegally downloading...
They don't overwhelm my day, but a lot of random thoughts never leave my mind: - Had the NCAA handled Melky Cabrera's failed drug test on behalf of Major League Baseball, would it follow precedent by vacating the National League's All-Star Game win, but not award the American League the victory and give us the first World Series that nobody gets to host? - I bet some people illegally download movies because they can start the movie without being forced to sit through warnings about the dangers of illegally downloading... Full story
Shame on the Department of Veterans Affairs for drawing a cloud of suspicion over what should be an honored organization that serves our military men and women. And kudos to the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals for restoring a fiscal measure of confidence in the judiciary. The VA is under investigation for possibly squandering $9 million on exorbitant human-resources training conferences last year and violating ethics rules by taking booze, concert tickets and spa treatments from vendors. Contrast that with the Tenth Circuit...
Shame on the Department of Veterans Affairs for drawing a cloud of suspicion over what should be an honored organization that serves our military men and women. And kudos to the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals for restoring a fiscal measure of confidence in the judiciary. The VA is under investigation for possibly squandering $9 million on exorbitant human-resources training conferences last year and violating ethics rules by taking booze, concert tickets and spa treatments from vendors. Contrast that with the Tenth Circuit...
The parent company for K-Bob's Steakhouse is planning to re-open its Mabry Drive location at the end of October, nearly three years after a fire gutted the building. According to a release from Tinsley Hospitality Group, the renovation of the Clovis location is part of a plan to open six locations over 18 months, with a commitment to build an additional 30 locations over the next six years. The chain first opened in Clovis in 1966, and later moved to its Mabry Street location. "We are excited to come back to Clovis, as this... Full story
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs: Monday 12:35 a.m.: Caller reported her boyfriend and her brother were fighting, 1000 block of MLK. 2:43 a.m.: Caller reported two younger males stole a 12-pack of beer, 1500 block of Mabry. 6:25 a.m.: Caller found a pistol laying on the ground, 700 block of Main. 7:08 a.m.: Caller's car was attacked by three large dogs, 600 block of Sunrise. 8:01 a.m.: Callers were possibly jumped. Callers are Spanish speaking only, 900 block of Lea. 9:55 a.m.: Caller said he is a...
From wind to rain to hail, with plenty of sunny skies in between, the weather changes plenty in eastern New Mexico. Grady Bright hasn't. For 55 years, Bright has been a constant source of information for the National Weather Service, calling in whatever's happening at his home in Melrose. He was recognized Tuesday at his home by members of the NWS's office in Albuquerque, who presented him with the Benjamin Franklin Award for 55 years of service. As one of nearly 180 observers around the state, Bright precedes his 6 p.m.... Full story
ALBUQUERQUE — Close to three dozen miles of the Pecos River have dried up, shorelines at state parks up and down the waterway are expanding, and threatened fish have to be relocated. State and federal officials on Tuesday pointed to what's happening on the Pecos River as another example of fallout from two years of drought. The southeastern corner of the state has been hit the hardest. Meteorologists with the National Weather Service say many areas have had only a couple of inches of rain since the beginning of the year, and...
A BNSF Railway train enters a train crossing Tuesday on County Road R. Curry County commissioners on a 4-1 vote Tuesday approved closing a chunk of Curry Road R between U.S. 60-84 and County Road 7 because of security concerns at Cannon Air Force Base. The decision was questioned by Commissioners Frank Blackburn and Robert Sandoval as well as some angry landowners, who charged the county ignored their concerns. Additionally, Clovis attorney Quentin Ray said there is a... Full story
The Portales City Council met Tuesday night and took the following action: - Opposed taking actions to hire a lobbyist in a 4-3 vote. Ward C Councilor Leo Lovett opened a discussion to hire a lobbyist for the city. The benefits he cited to acquiring a lobbyist for the city included, awareness in legislative sessions and stopping money being taken away from the city. The service contract for the lobbyist would be issued on a yearly basis and the fund set aside for this position is in the amount of $25,000. Lovett suggested... Full story
The Clovis High girls soccer team knows tough matches are coming. As for Tuesday's opener against Portales at Leon Williams Stadium, the Lady Wildcats got off to a solid start. CMI photo: Tony BullocksClovis High sophomore Angelica White works her way around Portales' Chelsea Lopez during the first half of Tuesday's match at Leon Williams Stadium. Senior forwards Jenna Sievers and Melaya Flores each posted hat tricks and the Lady Cats pulled away with three goals late in the...
The Clovis High girls soccer team knows tough matches are coming. As for Tuesday's opener against Portales at Leon Williams Stadium, the Lady Wildcats got off to a solid start. CMI photo: Tony BullocksClovis High sophomore Angelica White works her way around Portales' Chelsea Lopez during the first half of Tuesday's match at Leon Williams Stadium. Senior forwards Jenna Sievers and Melaya Flores each posted hat tricks and the Lady Cats pulled away with three goals late in the...
Roswell High scored early and late, and the Coyotes were able to keep the Wildcats off the board en route to a 2-0 victory. The Cats thought they had the game tied shortly before halftime when Darian Whiting scored, but he was called for a handball. "We matched up really well with them," CHS cioach Greg Trujillo said. "They just caught us a little sluggish. We just could never make our chances count. We moved the ball really well. We just couldn't make anything happen." Juan Vargas put Roswell High in front in the fifth...
A new financial aid program at Eastern New Mexico University is targeting financial literacy for freshmen, and is one of a few changes on the first day of instruction for the college's fall semester. Alisa Boswell: Portales News-Tribune Josh Cunningham, left, a junior who just transferred to Eastern New Mexico University this semester from Golden West College in Huntington, Calif., talks to the financial aid department secretary Terri Campbell on Tuesday afternoon about his baseball scholarship. Tuesday marked the start of...
Flowers were in bloom at the Roosevelt County Fair Tuesday afternoon, but Portales Women's Club members said Flower Show entries have declined from last year due to weather. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Portales Women's Club members assist Flower Show judge Aileen McAlister (second to right), while she award ribbons to flower entries, Tuesday afternoon at the Roosevelt County Fair. Pictured, from left, are June Ferguson, Linda Leaming, Aileen McAlister, Della Kobernick. The Portales Women's Club has sponsored... Full story
Local hotels and stores experienced an influx of business from another incoming freshmen class at Eastern New Mexico University this weekend. Hotels and store owners said they expect and prepare for this crowd every year, usually consisting of the families moving in students to the dormitories and the return of current ENMU students. Spring enrollment is estimated to be at 5,800 students this year, according to ENMU officials. Parin Kumar, manager of the Holiday Inn in Portales, said their hotel was booked over the weekend....
They don't overwhelm my day, but a lot of random thoughts never leave my mind: - Had the NCAA handled Melky Cabrera's failed drug test on behalf of Major League Baseball, would it follow precedent by vacating the National League's All-Star Game win, but not award the American League the victory and give us the first World Series that nobody gets to host? - I bet some people illegally download movies because they can start the movie without being forced to sit through warnings about the dangers of illegally downloading...
At a Roosevelt County Commission meeting today in the Commission Room at the county courthouse, commissioners: - Heard a report from U.S. Department of Agriculture representative Cliff Ruppert. Ruppert said he is busy taking care of coyote problems at county dairies and prairie dog problems in various parts of the county. - Approved a request to donate proceeds from events with the Roosevelt County Events Arena to the county to construct a cover for an arena runout. - Appointed Elida's Randy Lee as a temporary member to the...
The parent company for K-Bob's Steakhouse is planning to re-open its Mabry Drive location at the end of October, nearly three years after a fire gutted the building. According to a release from Tinsley Hospitality Group, the renovation of the Clovis location is part of a plan to open six locations over 18 months, with a commitment to build an additional 30 locations over the next six years. The chain first opened in Clovis in 1966, and later moved to its Mabry Street location. "We are excited to come back to Clovis, as this...
From wind to rain to hail, with plenty of sunny skies in between, the weather changes plenty in eastern New Mexico. Grady Bright hasn't. CMI staff photo: Kevin Wilson Grady Bright of Melrose demonstrates how to check the weather gauge in his backyard in Melrose. Bright was honored Tuesday by the National Weather Service for 55 years of weather observation. For 55 years, Bright has been a constant source of information for the National Weather Service, calling in whatever's happening at his home in Melrose. He was recognized T...
