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Articles from the January 28, 2013 edition


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  • Interactive: Super Bowl history

    Interactive includes a visual history of Super Bowl tickets, historical information on each game, a Football 101 video explainer and a quiz on Super Bowl trivia. Super Bowl Ticket History...

  • Foundation will help hospital remain local

    Christina Calloway PNT senior writer

    Roosevelt General Hospital CEO Larry Leaming says RGH belongs to the people of Roosevelt County and he wants to ensure it will stay that way. In efforts to strengthen RGH while listening to public input, organizers began working on the RGH Foundation last year, which will give community members a chance to directly support the hospital. The foundation has been created to help generate financial support for the hospital as well as provide much needed resources to see RGH improve its services and grow, according to Leaming....

  • PHS boys basketball capsule - Jan. 29

    CMI staff

    Portales (10-7) at Tucumcari (10-6) When: 7 p.m. today Radio: KSEL-FM 105.3 Last season: The Rams held on for a 46-43 win over Tucumcari at the Ram Athletic Center. Last time out: Portales dropped a 56-51 decision at home to Class 4A Moriarty on Saturday. The Rattlers were beaten at home by Class 2A No. 1 Pecos 91-68, also on Saturday. Of note: Portales is ranked fifth in Class 3A this week by Maxpreps.com, while Tucumcari is No. 8 in Class 2A. … The only common opponent for the teams is West Las Vegas, and both beat the D... Full story

  • Legislator offers bill to define marriage

    Christina Calloway CMI staff writer

    Republican state Sen. Pat Woods of Broadview says he believes in his heart that marriage should be between one man and one woman and has introduced legislation to amend the Constitution of New Mexico to state the same. "I just believe in my heart that's what the sanctity of marriage should be," Woods said Monday. "I don't think any other definition should be made." If the definition of marriage isn't clear in the state Constitution, Woods would like to make it so by adding a... Full story

  • Police Blotter - Jan. 29

    Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs: Friday 2:19 a.m.: Clovis police requested an officer locate an individual, 400 block of East 16th Street. 2:38 a.m.: Caller reported unknown subjects in her back yard, 1100 block of West First Street. 7:25 a.m.: Call in reference to a burglary alarm, 2100 block of Hummingbird Lane. 7:57 a.m.: Call in reference to a fire alarm, 1500 block of North Avenue K. 8:15 a.m.: Caller reported counterfeit money, 300 block of North Chicago. 8:40 a.m.: Caller reported a theft of a...

  • Dora School News - Jan. 29

    Spelling Bee Congratulations to Dora eighth grader, Charlyn Simpson, for taking third place in the regional spelling bee. Simpson is the daughter of Robin and Gary Simpson. Basketball Pictures Dora Coyotes and Lady Coyotes basketball team members are to bring their uniforms to school on Thursday for team and individual photos. Forms will be available to take home for parents to place picture orders . Science Fair Students in grades four through 10 will present their science projects for judging today. Exhibits will be on...

  • Cannon to meet with local landowners

    Staff report

    The 27th Special Operations Wing leadership at Cannon Air Force Base is hosting a meeting with local landowners at 10 a.m. Wednesday to discuss wind turbine development projects and proposals. While no specific proposals will be reviewed, wing leadership will provide detailed information on how Cannon evaluates potential projects, according to a press release from Cannon public affairs. Interested parties should contact the Curry County Manager's office at 763-6016 to confirm attendance and coordinate entry into the base.... Full story

  • Events Calendar - Jan. 29

    Today Get Your Game On — 4:30 p.m. Board games featured. For grades K-6. Portales Public Library. Information: 356-3940. Boot Camp — 5:30 p.m. $5 per class. Portales Recreation Center. Information: 356-8598. Yoga — 7 p.m. $5 per class. Portales Recreation Center. Information: 356-8598. Wednesday Aerobics — 7:30 a.m. $5 per class. Portales Recreation Center. Information: 356-8598. Land owner's meeting — 10 a.m. Cannon Air Force Base. RSVP is required to attend. Information: 356-5307. Preschool Storytime — 10:30 a.m. Monste... Full story

  • My Turn - Don't let 'they' dictate your life

    It's always good to get inspiration. I'm all for that. Actually, I've just been to the International Builders' Show for this very reason. But I'm going to take a few moments here to encourage individualism and creativity. As builders, we regularly get asked what the infamous "they" are up to. Are "they" using wallpaper? What colors are "they" using? If "they" are putting down wooden floors, then perhaps we'd better join the crowd. We always encourage people to follow their own dreams. Paint it pink if that's what you like.... Full story

  • ENMU offering non-credit classes

    Benna Sayyed CMI staff writer

    Eastern New Mexico University is offering non-credit classes for children and adults this semester. These courses are geared toward individuals who may not be enrolled as full-time students but who are looking to take classes that allow flexibility in their schedule. Christina Calloway: CMI staff photo Students in Julie Gawehn's zumba class practice a routine Monday at Greyhound Arena. Each class lasts an hour. "It's kind of a way of giving to the community in terms of opportunities to have different experiences," said Kim... Full story

  • Guards injured in Tucumcari escape attempt

    Thomas Garcia QCS Senior Writer

    Two Quay County Detention Center officers were injured Sunday by an inmate attempting to escape, 10th Judicial District Attorney Tim Rose said. Officers B.J. Angel and Anthonette Dabbs were hospitalized for treatment of their injuries and later released, said Don Rich, QCDC administrator. Rich said at 12: 15 p.m., inmate Noel Webb, 31, attempted without success to escape by assaulting Angel as he entered Pod B where he'd been held. Rich said Webb then gained access to the... Full story