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State your purpose
New Mexico high school students were making their own rules this week but not before passing them through congressional houses in a series of lively debates. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Bianca Soliz, center, governor...
City takes safeguards on 18th
Portales city officials had barricades ready near 18th Street Thursday night to make sure there wouldn't be a repeat of the events that took place in Wednesday night's storm. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Vehicles...
Q&A - Director seeks residents' two cents
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner travels around New Mexico to hear about the issues of rural citizens. In his series of informal meetings called, "Give Your Two Cents to Terry," Brunner...
Records: Drug transactions were one-time sales
Roosevelt County court documents show all but one person charged with drug trafficking last month sold small amounts of methamphetamine to an informant. One of the suspects sold prescription drugs. The others sold amounts ranging...
Search begins for new municipal judge of Portales
If you're at least 18 years of age and a registered voter, you could be the next municipal judge of Portales. Although those are the only requirements for the position, the Portales City Council wants interested candidates to say...
New city manager chosen
Doug Redmond is the choice to replace retiring Portales City Manager Tom Howell. The Portales City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve Redmond as the city's new manager. Redmond will resign as Roosevelt County...
Sunday, Monday storms bring rain, lateral lightning
Roosevelt County Emergency Management Director Keith Wattenberger said Sunday night's thunderstorms were pretty intense for June weather. "It was raining so hard that you couldn't see a car-length in front of you," said...
Community will meet to discuss lesser prairie chickens
For those still in the dark about what the lesser prairie chicken is or why its existence is important, there is a community meeting Tuesday. The bird has been at the center of controversy since 1998 after it was identified as a...
Hospital CEO concerned about health exchange costs
Roosevelt General Hospital CEO Larry Leaming says the ultimate goal of a state-run health exchange is to get uninsured people in New Mexico health coverage. But with that goal in mind, Leaming says it's not clear how the state...
Eleventh suspect jailed
Another suspect charged last week with drug trafficking in Portales is behind bars, according to Roosevelt County Detention Center staff. Francisco "The Tank" Lopez, 23, turned himself in, bringing the total to 11 who have been...
Superintendent search being reopened
The search for a replacement for retiring Portales Schools Superintendent Randy Fowler will continue. The Portales schools Board of Education voted 3-2 Wednesday to re-advertise the superintendent position. Board President Alan... Full story
Three Questions With: Harvey Hedden - May 30
Law enforcement officers from Roosevelt and Curry counties gathered at Eastern New Mexico University Tuesday and Wednesday to attend a training seminar aimed at improving their customer service. The classes were instructed by...
Ag producers hope to not repeat farm bill quick fix
Members of the agricultural community are hoping they won't see a repeat of what happened late last year as Congress continues to work on a new farm bill. The bill, which many farmers were in support of because it included...
Honoring those who have fallen
Joe Terry of Portales said his father's service inspired him to join the U.S. Army because he understood that it was something he had to do for his country. "He always said it was a responsibility of citizenship," Terry said....
Celebrating the nation's fallen heroes
As the nation prepares to celebrate its fallen heroes Monday, Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce Director Karl Terry wants to remind you of the efforts of one Portales High School class. The PHS class of 1958 saw fit to honor...
PHS students learn journalism
The class only meets once a week. The rest of the week, Portales High School journalism students are out in the field getting hands-on experience. Students say learning journalism and working on the Portales School News Page,...
10 arrested for drug trafficking
Thursday marked the end of a four-month long drug-trafficking investigation in Portales that led to the arrests of 10 suspects. Portales police said they are expecting seven more... Full story
Maypole has symbolized rite of passage for seniors at PHS for 85 years
The bright, colorful dresses, the inspirational songs, the flashes from hundreds of cameras and the poles that stand as strong as the community's tradition are what keep Portales High School's Maypole ceremonies going. Maypole...
Councilors: No new laws needed to address panhandling
Portales city councilors concluded no new laws are necessary to enforce the prohibition of aggressive panhandling because there is a similar code that can be amended to include it. The Portales City Council gave a notice of intent... Full story
Finalists named in city manager search
Two finalists were named in the search for Portales' new city manager Tuesday night at the Portales City Council meeting. Roosevelt County Community Development Corp. Director Doug Redmond and Stanley Livengood of San Antonio,... Full story
More charges likely in ENMU embezzlement case
An Eastern New Mexico University employee charged with embezzling more than $18,000 from the university said he was embarrassed and ashamed of the crimes he committed in a video of his interrogation. Plane tickets, hotel stays, lim...
Superintendent search continues
The search for Portales Municipal Schools' superintendent continues after Grady schools Superintendent Ted Trice declined the school board's offer Monday night. Trice was one of four final candidates considered to replace retiring... Full story
New superintendent to be announced
The Board of Education of Portales Schools is set to announce the district's new superintendent Monday at a special meeting. The search for a new leader, which began after current Superintendent Randy Fowler announced his... Full story
Official: Enrollment declining
Officials at Portales Municipal Schools say a decline in enrollment is the reason for a dip in this year's budget. The budget is down $885,000 from last year's budget of $22.4 million and Business Manager Sarah Marquez says that's...
Student refuses to let disorder hold her back
A person of few words, Sarah Walker's action speaks volumes about her passion to help others. Walker, a special need student at Dora High School, spearheaded her second food drive at Dora schools, collecting 380 pounds of...