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MIDLAND, Texas — The Eastern New Mexico University baseball team pounded out 32 hits in beating Schreiner 15-8 and Sul Ross State 17-3 Friday in the season-opening UT-Permian Basin Classic. The Greyhounds needed a seven-run eighth to beat Kerrville, Texas-based Schreiner in a game played at Citibank Ballpark in Midland. Trailing 8-6, they sent 11 batters to the plate and took the lead on Tyler Hayes’ two-run double. Sophomore Ethan Wagner delivered a three-run, pinch-hit double later in the inning. Catcher Freddy Carmona bla... Full story
Freedom New Mexico SAN ANTONIO — It wasn’t the kind of start the Eastern New Mexico University softball team expected. After suffering through a 4-0 shutout loss to Southeastern Oklahoma in the season-opening St. Mary’s Classic, the Zias carried a 3-1 lead into the fifth inning against St. Edward’s before the Hilltoppers erupted against senior right-hander Nicole Dickson in the final three innings for an 8-4 victory. The Zias play St. Mary’s and Midwestern State today, then close out the event on Sunday with a 9 a.m. cont... Full story
Freedom New Mexico MIDLAND, Texas — The Eastern New Mexico University baseball team pounded out 32 hits in beating Schreiner 15-8 and Sul Ross State 17-3 Friday in the season-opening UT-Permian Basin Classic. The Greyhounds needed a seven-run eighth to beat Kerrville, Texas-based Schreiner in a game played at Citibank Ballpark in Midland. Trailing 8-6, they sent 11 batters to the plate and took the lead on Tyler Hayes’ two-run double. Sophomore Ethan Wagner delivered a three-run, pinch-hit double later in the inning. Cat... Full story
The Clovis High School Freshman Campus Basketball Homecoming Court BACK: Trevor Jones, Colton Dant, Zach Anderson, Taylor Brooks and Tucker Martin FRONT: Michaela Hulder, Char Cooper, Brytnee Ratledge, Jessica Montoya, and Ashlee Pierson Submitted by Diana Russell...
CNJ staff photo: Liliana Castillo Faye Johnson tearfully accepted her nomination as the United Dairy Women’s Women of the Year at the Milk Lover’s Ball Saturday night. Johnson exceeded expectations working with United Dairy Women in 2007 to promote the group to the public, dairy producers and the industry as a whole, secretary Fathom McKeown said. “Without her help, we couldn’t have done as well,” McKeown continued. The Milk Lover’s Ball served as a fundraiser to give three area children’s homes three dairy products a da...
Reader reaction to New York’s 17-14 upset win over New England in Super Bowl XLII on Sunday night. • “All that I can say is it’s nice to be from NEW YORK. Fantastic.” – Steve Gershon • “Three boring quarters (if you like offense), but a frantic and fantastic last five minutes. Glad the ’72 Dolphins are STILL the only undefeated team.” – Bill Zarges • “The game was very good as I put my monopoly money on the Giants all the way, just so they could put the Brady Bunch down a peg. … My congrats to Eli (Manning), who now joins wi...
The following dispositions were filed in Roosevelt County 9th Judicial District Court. According to the report: • Joe Ernest Aragon, 34, pleaded guilty to the charges of attempted trafficking cocaine by distribution (a third degree felony) and distribution of marijuana (a fourth degree felony) and was ordered to serve three years of supervised probation, will be screened for alcohol/substance abuse and will pay all court fines and fees. • Jesse Lopez, 28, pleaded guilty to the charge of fraud over $500 (a fourth degree fel... Full story
The following dispositions were filed in Roosevelt County Magistrate Court recently. According to the documents: • Rochelle A. Pettigrew, 30, pleaded guilty to the charges of aggravated driving while under the influence of an intoxicating liquor/drugs (first offense), leaving the scene of an accident with injury/death and driving while license suspended/revoked and was ordered to serve four days in the Roosevelt County Detention Center, two years of supervised probation, must attend ASPEN program, must submit to alcohol/drug... Full story
The following people recently applied for a marriage license with the Roosevelt County clerk’s office: • Clifton Wayne Evrage, 41, of Portales and Shannon Megan Holden, 33, of Portales. • Michael W. Atterton, 40, of Portales and Robin C. Phillips, 35, of Portales. • Benjamin W. Tabor, 23, of Portales and Veronica M. Levacy, 31, of Portales. • Jaime Garcia, 24, of Portales and Maria L. Marquez, 21, of Portales.... Full story
In the last few weeks, I missed my husband’s call from overseas too many times. If it’s just once or twice I don’t mind, but if it happens on numerous occasions, I feel frustrated and disappointed. I wanted to share our excitement about an upcoming trip to Atlanta to attend my oldest daughter’s cheerleading competition. My husband didn’t know, so I felt sad that he couldn’t participate, even if from a distance. The prospect of a long car ride with my five little “angels” wasn’t really inspiring, and the idea of spending... Full story
I was touched this past week by an entire family’s faith through difficult circumstances and the example it gives to us all. One day after the Calton family buried their beloved mother and grandmother Clytie Calton, the family had banded together for the unpleasant task of searching the ruins of the Calton family home for family treasures and heirlooms. Mrs. Calton was injured a week earlier and eventually died from injuries she received in a natural gas explosion at the home. In talking with family members this week it b... Full story
SAN ANTONIO — It wasn’t the kind of start the Eastern New Mexico University softball team expected. After suffering through a 4-0 shutout loss to Southeastern Oklahoma in the season-opening St. Mary’s Classic, the Zias carried a 3-1 lead into the fifth inning against St. Edward’s before the Hilltoppers erupted against senior right-hander Nicole Dickson in the final three innings for an 8-4 victory. The Zias play St. Mary’s and Midwestern State today, then close out the event on Sunday with a 9 a.m. contest (MST) against T...
Most observers hoped the violence that flared up on Kenya following a flawed election Dec. 27 that dubiously returned President Mwai Kibaki to power would eventually calm down. But attacks and counterattacks last weekend in the Rift Valley, most notably in the tourist gateway city of Nakuru, which was considered safe until a few days ago, suggest the tensions tearing Kenya apart are more deeply rooted than most outside observers had suspected. The violence is yet more evidence — as if more were needed — that beneath the surfa...
• ENMU Greyhounds over came a seven point halftime disadvantage and after a nip and tuck battle came out on top of a close 77-74 count. • Julie plays at the tower starring Doris Day, Louis Jourdan, Barry Sullivan and Frank Lovejoy....
Freedom New Mexico: Chelle Delaney When the wind turbines went up three years ago, rancher Carl Parmer said he would never have imagined that they would be associated with the Super Bowl. Parmer stands with his wife, Tina, and daughter, Summer. Among all the excitement and hype of Sunday’s Super Bowl XLII, the little community of House in Quay County has become a player. Its wind turbines are helping the National Football League produce a “green” Super Bowl event in Phoenix. The NFL calls it the “greening of the Super B...
Editor’s note: This is part of a series of Sunday articles describing the importance of Portales Springs in eastern New Mexico history. The trail going past Portales Springs, commonly known as “The Portales Road” or the “Fort Sumner Trail,” followed an old Indian trail that crossed the Llano Estacado from Texas to Fort Sumner in New Mexico. Portales Springs was one of the most important watering holes on this trail. It was not used frequently, as most cattlemen and other travelers preferred to follow the Goodnight-Loving Trai...
Area legislators say the current session is on track to finish as scheduled. The budget has moved from the House to the Senate and was being reviewed Saturday by the Finance Committee, said Sen. Stuart Ingle, R-Portales. “It looks pretty decent,” he said. “There may be some changes.” The budget should go to the Senate for consideration Tuesday or Wednesday, Ingle said. “We have been working steadily all session on the different pieces that make up the final budget, looking at each request and trying to make sure that we s...
CNJ photo illustration: Liliana Castillo More than 700 people were served at Saturday's Kiwanis Pancake Day. The Noon Day Kiwanis Club held its 58th annual Pancake Day at Clovis High School’s cafeteria Saturday. Volunteers from high school Key Clubs and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and the El Desayuno Kiwanis Club joined the Noon Day members to serve more than 1,500 pancakes. The money raised from the fundraiser goes to the Kiwanis’ various projects in the community. By the numbers 710: People ser...
CNJ staff photo: Liliana Castillo Clovis high school students Stephen Fernandez, left, and Cory Dillard rallied some of their friends Saturday to picket along Prince Street to encourage young people to vote. Each member of the group supports Hillary Clinton, but Fernandez said it’s more Steven Fernandez said he just recently got interested in politics. The 18-year-old registered voter’s first political endeavor was to organize a demonstration at the intersection of Commerce Way and Prince Street with four of his friends. Whi...
CNJ staff photo: Sharna Johnson The view from the witness stand in the Cannon courtroom where Airman Basic Edward Novak is standing trial. Photography is not allowed in the courtroom while court is in session. CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — Kimberly Novak’s parents testified Saturday about learning their daughter was dead and the interactions that followed with a son-in-law they barely knew. Edward Novak, a Cannon airman, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his 20-yea...
CNJ staff photo: Liliana Castillo Eric DeLeon measures out toppings for a pizza at Pizza Hut Saturday afternoon. DeLeon said he’s a little scared about the volume of orders the restaurant will have to deal with on Super Bowl Sunday, which is its busiest day of the year. Eric DeLeon knows today will test his mettle as chef manager at the Pizza Hut/WingStreet on Prince Street. The 19-year-old has worked at the pizza restaurant for eight months, and today is his first Super Bowl. “I'm scared,” he said. “I've just never experie...
Library Friends to meet Heather Christensen, youth services librarian for the Portales Public Library, will present the program at the next regular meeting of the Friends of the Portales Public Library at noon on Thursday in the meeting room at the library, 218 South Avenue B. Christensen will be reporting on a number of efforts under way at the library to attract and maintain teen and pre-teen readers, including formation of a teen advisory board, a recent writing workshop and an upcoming writing contest. The brown bag...
The following is a sampling of calls placed to Portales police dispatchers over the last week. According to the reports: Sunday • At 2:47 a.m. a caller stated that he shot his neighbor’s dog. • At 4:38 p.m. a caller reported a silver vehicle parked on the street by his garage for the past four or five days on West 17th Lane. Officer responded. Monday • At 4:56 a.m. a caller reported noises outside her home on North Kilgore. • At 7:29 a caller reported boys on bikes shooting pellet guns on North Ave. I. Officer was unable to l... Full story
A county spelling bee is coming back to Roosevelt County and spellers are busy studying their Paideas in anticipation. Winners and runners-up from school spelling competitions will meet on Saturday at Eastern New Mexico University’s Becky Sharp Auditorium to compete in the Roosevelt County Spelling Bee. Betty Williamson, county bee director, said this is the first time a county-level spelling bee has been held here in 10 years. “This all represents a change for our local schools,” Williamson explained. “Since 1999, our Roosev...
Following Super Bowl Sunday Democrats in Roosevelt County will get a chance to be a part of the presidential primary excitement called Super Tuesday. On Tuesday registered Democrats have the opportunity to participate in the Roosevelt County Presidential Preference Caucuses which will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Causey and Dora precincts will vote at Dora School, Elida and Floyd precincts vote at the Floyd Community Center and all other precincts vote at the Memorial Building at Seventh and Abilene in Portales, according to...
