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STAFF WRITER [email protected] The quest for back-to-back undefeated seasons for the Portales Rams came to a unexpected halt Friday night when the Dexter Demons capitalized on Portales’ miscues and handed the Rams a 24-13 loss to spoil their homecoming game. It was a game that focused on defense as the Dexter 3-0 halftime lead would indicate. Portales (4-1) had trouble moving the ball throughout the game as Dexter (5-0) kept running back Darion Ontiveros and quarterback J...
STAFF WRITER [email protected] In her 99 years of life, Lucille Brooks has called Portales home for more than 60 of those years. Staff photo: Matthew Asher Lucille Brooks displays a “trip around the world” style quilt she made. Born Jan. 12, 1917, in Ralls, Texas, Brooks may only have hearing in her left ear anymore, but she still has the dexterity to participate in her favorite activities: Sewing and quilting. “I’ve made quilts, dresses for children mostly,” Brooks sa... Full story
STAFF WRITER [email protected] The unbeaten Portales boys soccer team continued to prepare for its upcoming District 4-4A schedule on Tuesday, blowing out Robertson 10-1 at PHS. In almost a mirror-image of their 7-2 victory over St. Michael’s on Saturday, the Rams (8-0) again had to play a man down nearly the entire game as Jesus Lavalle got a red card, this time for slide-tackling Robertson’s T.J. Trujillo on an early breakaway scoring opportunity. Trujillo made his pen... Full story
STAFF WRITER [email protected] The Portales boys soccer team continued its undefeated run to start off the 2016 campaign with a 7-2 victory over the St. Michael’s Horsemen. While St. Michael’s (0-6) has yet to win a game this season, Portales didn’t make it easy as it spent all but three minutes of the match playing a man down after Jesus Lavalle was given a red card for grabbing a St. Michael’s striker when he had a clear path to the goalie. Staff photo: Matthew Asher P... Full story
STAFF WRITER [email protected] CLOVIS — The Rams and Wildcats knew Thursday’s game on the pitch would be in threat of cancellation due to weather and even with the start time moved up to 5 p.m., the weather had the final say as the game was called midway into the second half, giving Clovis a 6-0 victory. Jaci Sievers got the Lady Wildcats (6-2-1) on the board in the seventh minute with an assist from Kileigh Dlouhy and Sofia Rico. Rico would add two more goals for Clo...
STAFF WRITER [email protected] Not every person can answer phone calls regarding sexual assault as part of a job. Even fewer people are able to successfully help victims of sexual assault for three straight years. But Eastern New Mexico University student Sarah Long is not most people. Currently a volunteer at ARISE Sexual Assault Services, Long has helped men, women, boys and girls of all ages deal with the Long aftermath of these difficult events. Although Long...
STAFF WRITER [email protected] Not every person can answer phone calls regarding sexual assault as part of a job. Even fewer people are able to successfully help victims of sexual assault for three straight years. But Eastern New Mexico University student Sarah Long is not most people. Currently a volunteer at ARISE Sexual Assault Services, Long has helped men, women, boys and girls of all ages deal with the aftermath of these difficult events. Although Long officially...
STAFF WRITER [email protected] The Portales Rams finally got to play their first full home football game of the season on Friday night. After dispatching the St. Michael’s Horsemen 41-13 at Greyhound Stadium, the Rams showed they should be considered one of the elite teams in Class 4A. In order to make sure the game wouldn’t be shortened again with lightning warnings, kickoff was moved from its 7 p.m. start to 5:30 p.m. And as in the opener against Texico, Portales (4-0) to...
STAFF WRITER [email protected] The Portales Rams finally got to play their first full home football game of the season on Friday night. After dispatching the St. Michael’s Horsemen 41-13 at Greyhound Stadium, the Rams showed they should be considered one of the elite teams in Class 4A. In order to make sure the game wouldn’t be shortened again with lightning warnings, kickoff was moved from its 7 p.m. start to 5:30 p.m. And as in the opener against Texico, Portales (4-0) took control early, forcing St. Michael’s to a thr...
STAFF WRITER [email protected] The last time the Horsemen and the Rams met on the gridiron, the Portales ended the St. Michael’s season with a 41-7 drubbing in the final game played at Blackwater Draw. They meet again today, with the 7 p.m. affair at the new Greyhound Stadium. Regarding preparation, Portales (3-0) football coach Jaime Ramirez said the Horsemen haven’t changed their offensive game plan from last season. Staff photo: Matthew Asher The Portales defense gan...
Staff writer [email protected] The Lady Rams and Lady Wildcats knew Thursday’s matchup on the pitch would be in threat of cancellation due to weather, and even with the start time moved up an hour to 5 p.m., the weather had the final say. link Clovis defender Kylee Brooks dribbles past Portales striker Angie Gonzalez during the first half of Thursday’s girls soccer match at Yucca Middle School. The Lady Wildcats beat the Lady Rams 6-0 in a match halted by lightning mid...
STAFF WRITER [email protected] The last time the Lady Rams volleyball team played someone from Roswell, the results weren’t great, with Portales winning the first set, only to lose the final three against the Coyotes. On Tuesday against Goddard, Portales wasn’t about to turn in a repeat performance as it swept the Lady Rockets 25-23, 25-18, 25-20 at the Ram Athletic Center. Staff photo: Matthew Asher Portales senior Falyn Hamilton goes for a successful kill in the sec...
STAFF WRITER [email protected] Last season in the two matches between Portales and Clovis boys soccer, the Wildcats swept the series, scoring 15 total goals and shut out the Rams in both games. When the two teams met in Clovis Tuesday, the Rams were determined to not have a repeat performance and went on to win 2-1 in overtime. Portales (6-0) drew first blood in the match when Junior Salomon received an assist from fellow senior Freddy Exiga to go up 1-0 in the 30th minute. “That was rough because we could have put the gam...
Staff Writer [email protected] It’s the age-old question our society asks children: What do you want to be when you grow up? Some children know exactly what career path they want. But for the majority, that dream job changes as often as the styles of their clothes. For this Labor Day, children from Portales’ three elementary schools gave their answers. • James Elementary second-grader Nya Carbajal, 7, wants to be either a nurse or a teacher. “I want to help people stay healthy,” Nya said. “I like going to the park and pl...
STAFF WRITER [email protected] FLOYD — Last year when the Lady Broncos and Lady Coyotes met in volleyball, both contests ended in five-set victories by the visiting team. While the Tuesday night match between these Roosevelt County rivals didn’t go the distance, it was a competitive match, with Floyd coming away with a four-set victory, 11-25, 25-23, 25-17 and 25-20. The first set did not go Floyd’s (1-0) way as Dora jumped to a 11-4 lead and never looked back, cruis...
Staff photo: Matthew Asher Portales quarterback Junior Ramirez jumps over a Texico defender on the Rams’ first and only possession Friday night. The Rams would score on the ensuing play but lightning warning forced the game to be postponed for the night. The teams will give it another go 7 p.m. Saturday, also at Greyhound Stadium. The Portales Rams ended Friday night up 7-0 on the Texico Wolverines. But the weather notched a 2-0 victory. So the Rams and Wolverines will try t...
STAFF REPORT The Portales Rams ended Friday night up 7-0 on the Texico Wolverines. But the weather notched a 2-0 victory. So the Rams and Wolverines will try to pick up action again 7 p.m. Saturday, following a Friday night opener that was delayed two hours by the first delay and postponed by the second. The Rams will kick off one day and one play after Darion Ontiveros opened the scoring with a 1-yard run. link Staff photo: Matthew Asher Portales quarterback Junior Ramirez...
Staff photo: Matthew Asher Portales quarterback Junior Ramirez jumps over a Texico defender on the Rams’ first and only possession Friday night. The Rams would score on the ensuing play but lightning warning forced the game to be postponed for the night. The teams will give it another go 7 p.m. Saturday, also at Greyhound Stadium.... Full story
STAFF WRITER [email protected] There are still about two weeks before Eastern New Mexico University plays its first regular-season volleyball match of the season in West Texas A&M’s Lady Buff Classic. Staff photo: Matthew Asher Junior libero Andrea Aguilar dives to prevent a spike during Saturday’s scrimmage against the University of the Southwest at Greyhound Arena. To help get his Greyhounds prepared for four matches in two days at WT, coach Sia Poyer set up a scrimmage a...
Staff writer [email protected] PORTALES — There are still about two weeks before Eastern New Mexico University plays its first regular-season volleyball match of the season in West Texas A&M’s Lady Buff Classic. link Staff photo: Matthew Asher Redshirt freshman outside hitter Jennifer Martinez taps the ball over the University of the Southwest defensive wall on Saturday afternoon at Greyhound Arena. To help his squad get ready for four matches in two days at WT, coach Sia... Full story
STAFF WRITER [email protected] With less than two weeks before the season begins, the Portales Rams finally got a chance to quit hitting each other in practice as they hosted Roswell Goddard, Eunice and the Clovis junior varsity team on Tuesday at Portales High. Staff photo: Matthew Asher Portales junior Tyrese Dawson scrambles against Roswell Goddard during Tuesday’s scrimmage at Portales High. Dawson is one of four people vying for the Rams starting quarterback p...
STAFF WRITER [email protected] For the first time in 15 years, the Portales Lady Rams volleyball team will not have Ruth Chavez as the head coach. Instead, that responsibility now goes to Charity Gomez, who spent the last two seasons as the junior varsity coach. Fortunately for Gomez, her team is already comfortable with her coaching style. Staff photo: Matthew Asher Portales junior Lindsay Blakey works on her bumping and setting during Friday’s practice at the Portales Ath...
STAFF WRITER [email protected] After last year’s near-perfect season ended with a heartbreaking 26-14 loss in the Class 4A semifinals to Robertson, the Portales Rams have a lot of work do to if they want to repeat as District 4-4A champions, as well as another chance at the state title. Now that the Rams have completed their first week of practice, coach Jaime Ramirez has a better understanding of what he has to work with this season. “We’re just getting better every day,...
STAFF WRITER [email protected] ELIDA — It’s been a long time coming, but Elida volleyball coach Darrell Chenault has been named the 2015-16 New Mexico High School Coaches Association Volleyball Coach of the Year after leading the Lady Tigers to their sixth-straight small school volleyball state title. Last season the Lady Tigers went 22-3 en route to their title. Chenault had known about the award since the beginning of the year, but didn’t officially get it until last week in Albuquerque. “It’s just exciting to get it,...
STAFF WRITER [email protected] After 11 months and $14.6 million spent, the new Eastern New Mexico University multi-purpose stadium will be completely operational by Aug. 15. Officially called the Al Whitehead Field at Greyhound Stadium, named in honor of the biggest donor for the project, the stadium is set to house ENMU football, soccer and track and field, as well as Portales High School football. Staff photo: Matthew Asher Ted Fares, left, and Wendel Sloan inspect the...
