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Here are Portales police call logs from Sunday: • 1:01 a.m., Caller complained about a vehicle revving its engine, 100 block of East Ivy. • 1:40 a.m., Caller complained about a loud party going on, 1700 block of South Avenue B. • 3:35 a.m., Caller complained of a noise in the alleyway, 100 block of East Ivy. • 5:48 a.m., Caller advised there was a fight going on, 100 block of North Globe. • 8:06 a.m., Caller reported a stray animal, 300 block of East Rose. • 10:16 a.m., Caller requested to talk...
Here are Portales police call logs from Sunday: - 1:01 a.m., Caller complained about a vehicle revving its engine, 100 block of East Ivy. - 1:40 a.m., Caller complained about a loud party going on, 1700 block of South Avenue B. - 3:35 a.m., Caller complained of a noise in the alleyway, 100 block of East Ivy. - 5:48 a.m., Caller advised there was a fight going on, 100 block of North Globe. - 8:06 a.m., Caller reported a stray animal, 300 block of East Rose. - 10:16 a.m., Caller requested to talk to a deputy concerning a...
The city of Portales will use a central polling place — the auditorium in the Portales Memorial Building — for today's election. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is the first time one poll location will be used in a municipal election. The city did use one polling location in special election last year for Sunday alcohol sales. Four councilor seats are up for election today, with Ward C councilor Leo Lovett running unopposed. Portales' City Clerk Joan Martinez-Terry said having less polling places in a smaller town would ca... Full story
The city of Portales will use a central polling place — the auditorium in the Portales Memorial Building — for today’s election. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is the first time one poll location will be used in a municipal election. The city did use one polling location in special election last year for Sunday alcohol sales. Four councilor seats are up for election today, with Ward C councilor Leo Lovett running unopposed. Portales’ City Clerk Joan Martinez-Terry said having less polling places in a sma...
Here are Portales police call logs from Friday: - 1:34 a.m.: Driving while intoxicated, First and Elgin - 1:35 a.m.: Driving while intoxicated, Second and University - 2:55 a.m.: Caller requested cat trap. Address not specified. - 8:41 a.m.: Officer advising of arrest (bench warrant) in 200 block of South Knoxville. - 8:54 a.m.: Caller asked for escort, 1600 block of South Avenue 0. - 9:13 a.m.: Caller reported his rooster is missing and may have run away. 1000 block of South Avenue A. - 9:18 a.m.: Caller reported he would...
Here are Portales police call logs from Friday: - 1:34 a.m.: Driving while intoxicated, First and Elgin - 1:35 a.m.: Driving while intoxicated, Second and University - 2:55 a.m.: Caller requested cat trap. Address not specified. - 8:41 a.m.: Officer advising of arrest (bench warrant) in 200 block of South Knoxville. - 8:54 a.m.: Caller asked for escort, 1600 block of South Avenue 0. - 9:13 a.m.: Caller reported his rooster is missing and may have run away. 1000 block of South Avenue A. - 9:18 a.m.: Caller reported he would...
Cody Chandler A Roosevelt County Detention Center inmate who tried to escape whille seeking medical treatment will most likely face additional charges, according to Roosevelt County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Malin Parker. Cody Chandler, 22, of Washington, attempted to escape Saturday from custody while being treated for illness at Roosevelt General Hospital. Parker said he expects an investigation into the incident will lead to charges of attempted escape from custody and criminal damage. Chandler, who was wanted in...
A Roosevelt County Detention Center inmate who tried to escape whille seeking medical treatment will most likely face additional charges, according to Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Malin Parker. Cody Chandler, 22, of Washington, attempted to escape Saturday from custody while being treated for illness at Roosevelt General Hospital. Parker said he expects an investigation into the incident will lead to charges of attempted escape from custody and criminal damage. Chandler, who was wanted in Washington for v...
Candidates for the Ward D city council seat were asked four questions. Answers were limited to 240 words on the first question and 120 words per question thereafter and edited for clarity and style. The election is March 6. Jeffrey Burmeister What are the two biggest issues facing Portales and what are your solutions to these issues? The most significant issues facing Portales are 1) providing an adequate supply of clean and fresh water to residents and businesses for the future, and 2) a quality of life that can be provided...
PNT staff reports Candidates for the Ward D city council seat were asked four questions. Answers were limited to 240 words on the first question and 120 words per question thereafter and edited for clarity and style. The election is March 6....
PNT staff reports A Portales man was arrested Wednesday for driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, after crashing his truck into three vehicles on South Avenue K. The 1995 GMC pickup collided with three other vehicles parked on the opposite side of the road at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday on the Eastern New Mexico University campus. ENMU Police Chief Brad Mauldin said there were no injuries and no one was hurt. Mauldin said debris from the truck damaged two more vehicles. He said the man had almost three times...
A Portales man was arrested Wednesday for driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, after crashing his truck into three vehicles on South Avenue K. The 1995 GMC pickup collided with three other vehicles parked on the opposite side of the road at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday on the Eastern New Mexico University campus. ENMU Police Chief Brad Mauldin said there were no injuries and no one was hurt. Mauldin said debris from the truck damaged two more vehicles. He said the man had almost three times the legal limit of...
Samplings of recent calls made to Portales law enforcement, according to police reports: Saturday, Jan. 28 At 3:02 p.m., police units were dispatched to west 18th Street in reference to a fight. Dispatch told officers one of the parties left the home in a white pickup truck, traveling east. An officer saw the truck approaching an intersection and conducted a traffic stop. The officer observed the driver of the vehicle had drying blood on the side of his face and blood on the driver's side of the vehicle. Other officers went... Full story
Samplings of recent calls made to Portales law enforcement, according to police reports:...
Entries are being sought for the Prairie Chicken Festival poster contest. The deadline for original artwork submissions to the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is March 1.The grand prize winning entry will be reproduced on the annual festival poster, and the artist will receive $300. Top winners in three age categories: adult, grades 7-12, and grades K-6, will receive $50. For information about the contest, call 505-476-8004. The contest is among several events that will celebrate the 11th annual festival in and around... Full story
Entries are being sought for the Prairie Chicken Festival poster contest. The deadline for original artwork submissions to the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is March 1.The grand prize winning entry will be reproduced on the annual festival poster, and the artist will receive $300. Top winners in three age categories: adult, grades 7-12, and grades K-6, will receive $50. For information about the contest, call 505-476-8004. The contest is among several events that will celebrate the 11th annual festival in and around... Full story
Eastern New Mexico University will be hosting the Roosevelt County Bee on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 9 a.m. in Buchanan Hall. The winner and runner-up for all schools participating in the bee this year are: • Dora Schools: Senior Division winner — Charlyn Simpson; Senior Division runner-up — Jaedin Paxton • Floyd Schools: Junior Division winner — Eric Terry; Junior Division runner-up — Adalee Alvarez; Senior Division winner — Tyler Richerson; Senior Division runner-up — Adalee Alvarez...
Eastern New Mexico University will be hosting the Roosevelt County Bee on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 9 a.m. in Buchanan Hall. The winner and runner-up for all schools participating in the bee this year are: - Dora Schools: Senior Division winner — Charlyn Simpson; Senior Division runner-up — Jaedin Paxton - Floyd Schools: Junior Division winner — Eric Terry; Junior Division runner-up — Adalee Alvarez; Senior Division winner — Tyler Richerson; Senior Division runner-up — Adalee Alvarez - Lindsey-Steiner: Junior Division winner — Re...
ENMU's Curtis Wilkinson goes to the basket against Tarleton State's Fabian Wilson during Wednesday night's Lone Star Conference men's game at Greyhound Arena. ENMU's Devone Davis collides with Tarleton State's Wes Dipprey as he goes up for a shot during Wednesday night's Lone Star Conference men's game at Greyhound Arena. PORTALES — Senior guard Chris Harrell scored 21 points, hitting 5-of-7 from 3-point range, and Tarleton State held on late for a 55-52 Lone Star Conference men's basketball victory over Eastern New Mexico Un...
CNJ correspondent: Joshua Lucero ENMU's Curtis Wilkinson goes to the basket against Tarleton State's Fabian Wilson during Wednesday night's Lone Star Conference men's game at Greyhound Arena. PORTALES — Senior guard Chris Harrell scored 21 points, hitting 5-of-7 from 3-point range, and Tarleton State held on late for a 55-52 Lone Star Conference men’s basketball victory over Eastern New Mexico University on Wednesday night at Greyhound Arena. The Texans (12-1, 4-0 LSC) won their ninth in a row, but it didn’t come eas...
President William Howard Taft signed the declaration of New Mexico's statehood at 1:35 p.m. on Jan. 6, 1912. New Mexico was the 47th state. The state of New Mexico turns 100 today and statewide celebrations will be going on all weekend in commemoration of this historical centennial. In Portales, the history class at Portales Junior High plans to throw New Mexico a grand birthday party next week with cake and ice cream and the students will play New Mexico state bingo. In addition to the many events that Santa Fe will have,...
The state of New Mexico turns 100 today and statewide celebrations will be going on all weekend in commemoration of this historical centennial. In Portales, the history class at Portales Junior High plans to throw New Mexico a grand birthday party next week with cake and ice cream and the students will play New Mexico state bingo. In addition to the many events that Santa Fe will have, the New Mexico History Museum will feature hand-written letters from legendary outlaw Billy the Kid to Gov. Lew Wallace asking for a pardon.... Full story
Early voting for Portales Sunday alcohol sales sped up dramatically the last two days, according to Joan Martinez-Terry Portales city clerk. “We got 38 voters on Thursday and that’s good because initially we were averaging 20 voters a day at the beginning,” Martinez-Terry said. Martinez-Terry said 248 residents have voted so far in the election, jumping extensively from the count of 105 voters on Tuesday. She said two young voters who came to vote Friday, the last day for early voting, said they were not going to vote in th...
A retired locomotive is staying at Hillcrest Park for at least the weekend. The 105-year-old locomotive, set to be moved to the Clovis Depot Model Train Museum, was not moved Thursday, and inclement weather should nix any possible weekend movement plans, Clovis Community Development Director Claire Burroughes said. The move is set for some time next week, Burroughes said, weather permitting. The locomotive must be moved by Dec. 31 to qualify for funding it has received through a combination of New Mexico MainStreet and...
KENW-TV will host Scam Alert, a Consumer Protection Special, on Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. The one hour-long special will be a live call-in program, which will allow viewers the opportunity to call the studio with direct questions to a panel of experts on the subject of scams. Panel members will consist of a New Mexico Attorney General’s Office representative, a district attorney prosecutor, a bank representative and a local police deputy chief. Scam Alert addresses identity theft, investment scams, telephone solicitors, computer e...
