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PNT Staff Writer [email protected] After only three short weeks of calm, Eastern New Mexico University faculty, staff and students will already be headed back to the grind on June 3 for the beginning of the summer semester. The summer semester consists of two four-week sessions as well as an eight-week session, but all the classes are the same as the spring and fall semesters. ENMU Vice President of Academic Affairs Jamie Laurenz said the hardest part about these classes is the pacing. “It is the same courses condensed i...
A Portales homicide victim suffered a traumatic brain injury, multiple burns and severe bruising during a series of altercations with his accused killer, according to an arrest affidavit filed in district court on Tuesday. Police said William Vaughn, 45, died of blunt force trauma on Sunday in a Lubbock hospital. David Michael Smith, 40, of Portales is charged with an open count of murder in the case. Records show Smith told his fiancé, Rebecca Flock, to call 911 after Vaughn “fell” and began gasping for breath in the coup...
A Portales homicide victim suffered a traumatic brain injury, multiple burns and severe bruising during a series of altercations with his accused killer, according to an arrest affidavit filed in district court on Tuesday. Police said William Vaughn, 45, died of blunt force trauma on Sunday in a Lubbock hospital. David Michael Smith, 40, of Portales is charged with an open count of murder in the case. Records show Smith told his fiancé, Rebecca Flock, to call 911 after Vaughn “fell” and began gasping for breath in the coup... Full story
link Derek Major PNT staff writer When I tell people I’m from New York City, the first thing I get is a weird stare. Then comes the question I’ve heard dozens of times in the eight months I’ve lived here. What are you doing in Portales, New Mexico? Now that I’m leaving, I must say the answer is the people of Portales. Coming from New York, you cannot talk to strangers and when I first got here, I didn’t talk to anyone; I just did my job and went home. However, the people of... Full story
link PNT staff writer Every night after work, the first thing I find channel surfing is whatever game is still on. I’ve had my choice between the NBA and NHL playoffs, and I keep choosing the NHL. I’ve been a hockey fan since I was a kid, and even played roller hockey often as a teenager in New York City. For the last three years I’ve paid less and less attention to the NBA playoffs. For starters, the NBA season is too long, evidenced by star players now taking games and s... Full story
link Derek Major PNT staff writer It took seven long days for the verdict to happen, but the family of Odin Lloyd finally has their justice. Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was found guilty of the murder of Lloyd and a host of other charges in connection. He was immediately sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. After the verdict was read, there was a host of emotions in the courtroom. Hernandez sat down almost immediately in the...
link Derek Major PNT staff writer I love watching sports. Kids, preps, college or pros, it doesn’t matter. If it’s on, I’m probably watching. But after 28 years of living in the Eastern time zone, coming to Mountain hasn’t been easy. Many media outlets list sports on Eastern time, and I’ve got to remember to subtract two hours if I want to catch a game from the start. As you can imagine this took a while to get used to and there were some mistakes in between. When I lived in...
Detention officer attacked by inmate Roosevelt County Detention Center Administrator David Casanova confirmed Tuesday that a detention center officer was recently attacked by an inmate. But, Casanova said, the officer was not seriously injured and returned for a scheduled shift the next day. According to Portales Police Department call records, officers responded to an assault report at RCDC at 11:01 a.m. Sunday. Casanova said he could not give any details on the incident because it is being investigated by law officers.... Full story
The following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Portales police, Roosevelt County Sheriff and area fire stations: Friday • 8:28 a.m.: Officer requested, 600 block of West Commercial Street • 11:36 a.m.: Fire rural, 500 block of East 18th Street • 12:41 p.m.: Officer requested, 500 block of South Avenue F • 2:07 p.m.: Criminal damage, 1400 block of South Avenue D • 2:36 p.m.: Officer requested, 500 block of East Amazon Street • 3:42 p.m.: Officer requested, 1200 block of West Fir Street • 3:50 p.m.: Officer... Full story
Editor’s note: This is the third of three reports on the most compelling stories in the Portales area in 2014 as determined by the PNT staff. Staff writer [email protected] After more than two years and several weather delays, the U.S. 70 highway reconstruction project was mostly finished in 2014. The project held up traffic and made getting to some businesses more difficult, but after it was completed, save for the landscaping and lighting, citizens were able to see their tax dollars at work. Portales Public Works D... Full story
Staff writer [email protected] Editor’s note: This is No. 2 on the list of most compelling stories published in the Portales News-Tribune in 2014, as determined by the PNT staff. In July, an inmate Roosevelt County jail officials later learned was a murder suspect escaped while on a work detail at the county fairgrounds. Senovio Mendoza Jr., an Eddy County inmate being held at the Roosevelt County Detention Center, assaulted a county employee, stole his vehicle and led Texas police on a high-speed chase before being c... Full story
Staff writer [email protected] Editor’s note: This is the first of three reports on the most compelling stories in the Portales area in 2014 as determined by the PNT staff. Citizens took action earlier this year, halting the demolition of the 90-year-old elm trees located at the Portales Cemetery. The elm trees are still standing as 2015 approaches, though a few have been removed by the city after they were determined unsalvageable by city officials, according to Public Works Director John DeSha. DeSha said the trees h...
PNT staff writer [email protected] District Attorney Andrea Reeb said Monday the death of a Portales man early Saturday morning may have been a case of self-defense. Fabian Madrid, 26, of Portales was shot to death in the 900 block of North Avenue J, according to Reeb. The only suspect in the shooting is being held in the Roosevelt County jail on a parole violation. Reeb said her office probably will not decide whether to file charges “until the ballistic and the crime lab reports come back.” She said that could take a c... Full story
Jail log As of 7 a.m. Monday Released since 7 a.m. Friday • Two released to another jail • One released on bond Booked since 7 a.m. Friday • Male, 21, bench warrant • Male, 37, parole violation • Male, 42, court order • Male, 34, assault, criminal damage to property • Male, 34, driving while license suspended or revoked • Male, 32, court order • Male, 31, probation violation The following is a sample of calls received by dispatchers for Portales police, Roosevelt County Sheriff and area fire stations: Friday • 5:16 a.m...
Two local races will be decided in today’s general election. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The county sheriff’s race features three candidates, with independent Diego Lucero, Republican Malin Parker and Democrat Charles Perez vying for the spot. The county assessor’s race pits Republican George Beggs against Democrat Royene Tivis. At the federal level, the U.S. representative positions in District 2 and 3 will be decided, with Republican incumbent Steve Pearce being challenged in District 2 by Roxanne Lara and Democ...
Jail log 7 a.m. Saturday to 7 a.m. Monday: Released in the past 48 hours: 4 Two males on bond Two females on bond Booked in the past 48 hours:4 Male, 52, bench warrant Male, 31, bench warrant Male, 25, bench warrant Female, 19, bench warrant Number of inmates as of 7 a.m. Monday: 75 Blotter The following is a sample of calls received by dispatchers for Portales police, Roosevelt County Sheriff and area fire stations: Friday • 4:22 a.m.: Traffic stop, 18th Street and Avenue I • 8:48 a.m.: Theft report, 800 block of Can...
The following took place at Tuesday’s Roosevelt County Commission meeting in the Commission Room at the Roosevelt County Courthouse. • The commission appointed Kendell Buzard as the Roosevelt County representative of the New Mexico/Arizona Coalition of Counties Board. Buzard said he would go to a couple of meetings and see if he will be equipped to handle the position. If not, the county’s attorney Rick Queener will take the position as representative. The coalition is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization made up of four... Full story
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Caller reported: Thursday • 3:45 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances, location unknown. • 4:34 a.m.: Officer requested, location unknown. • 4:54 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident hit and run, 1700 block of North Boston Street. • 8:16 a.m.: Animal complaint, 800 block of South Main Avenue. • 8:58 a.m.: Escort, 1600 block of South Avenue O. • 9:02 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances, 1100 block of West Fir Street. • 9:10 a.m.: Located Stolen Property, 100 block of North Avenue I. • 9:12 a.m.:... Full story
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Caller reported: Wednesday • 12:11 a.m.: Officer requested, location unknown. • 6:47 a.m.: Fire/regular response, location unknown. • 7:52 a.m.: Ambulance requested, 300 block of South Roosevelt Road R 1/2. • 7:55 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident hit and run, 100 block of West First Street. • 8:06 a.m.: Prisoner transport, 100 block of Airport Road. • 8:34 a.m.: Standby all other, 800 block of West University Drive. • 8:38 a.m.: Prisoner transport, 100 block of Airport Road. • 9:36...
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Caller reported: Tuesday • 1:51 a.m.: Ambulance requested, 1100 block of North Avenue A. • 7:55 a.m.: Prisoner transport, 100 block of Airport Road. • 8:44 a.m.: Prisoner transport, 100 block of Airport Road. • 9:41 a.m.: Warrant service, 100 block of West First Street. • 9:49 a.m.: Deputy requested, 1700 block of North Boston Street. • 9:58 a.m.: Follow up requested, 300 block of South Avenue J. • 10:07 a.m.: Warrant service, 1700 block of North Boston Street. • 10:26 a.m.: Wel...
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Caller reported: Friday • 12:27 a.m.: Fake ID, 1000 block of West Second Street. • 12:41 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances, 800 block of West 15th Street. • 12:47 a.m.: Alarm activation, 1000 block of West Second Street. • 1:24 a.m.: Deputy requested, 1700 block of North Boston Street. • 3:06 a.m.: Escort, 1700 block of North Boston Street. • 5:43 a.m.: Animal complaint, location unknown. • 7:56 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident blocking roadway, First Street and Avenue B. • 8:22 a.m.:... Full story
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Caller reported: Thursday • 12:35 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances, 1000 block of North Chicago Avenue. • 5:45 a.m.: Burglary, 1200 block of West Hickory Street. • 6:10 a.m.: Burglary, 700 block of West 14th Street. • 6:33 a.m.: Burglary, 500 block of South Avenue F. • 7:27 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident with injuries, South Roosevelt Road T and 3. • 7:55 a.m.: Animal complaint, 1000 block of Community Way. • 8:13 a.m.: Alarm activation, 400 block of East 17th Street. • 8:18 a.m.:...
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Caller reported: Tuesday • 2:53 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances, location unknown. • 7:14 a.m.: Prisoner transport, 100 block of Airport Road. • 7:36 a.m.: Theft, U.S. 70. • 7:59 a.m.: Ambulance requested, 400 block of Avenue A. • 8:57 a.m.: Prisoner transport, 100 block of Airport Road. • 9:04 a.m.: Animal complaint, 1900 block of West Second Street. • 9:19 a.m.: Welfare check, U.S. 70. • 9:43 a.m.: Welfare check, 1600 block of West Second Street. • 9:45 a.m.: Animal complaint,...
Portales police, sheriff, and fire call logs: Caller reported: Sunday • 12:32 a.m.: Deputy requested, 1800 block of North Roosevelt Road 1. • 12:38 a.m.: Noise disturbance, 2200 block of East University Drive. • 2:33 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances, 1900 block of South Roosevelt Road 7. • 2:40 a.m.: Drunken driver, 1700 block of North Boston Street. • 5:15 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances, 600 block of South Avenue D. • 6:34 a.m.: Ambulance requested, 100 block of South Indio Avenue. • 7:58 a.m.: Noise disturbance,...
PNT staff writer [email protected] A hard worker from the start is how many describe the 2014 Floyd Lions Club’s Citizen of the Year Fred Patterson. During the intermission of the Floyd Jamboree on Saturday, club President Paul Benoit presented the award to a shocked Patterson. link LILLIAN BOWE: Portales News-Tribune Fred Patterson, left, receives the Floyd Lions Club’s 2014 Citizen of the Year award from Paul Benoit, president of the club. Patterson is the Floyd Jamboree d...
