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Good morning, and welcome to Freedom New Mexico's Monday morning briefing.... Full story
My journey started one year ago on Feb. 7. At 54 years old, my brother began experiencing significant health issues. In a hospital waiting room, I took a good long look at myself. I weighed 260 pounds, I got out of breath just climbing a couple of flights of stairs. It was time to do something about it. I had seen information about an exercise program and it was time to give it a try. I ordered it. It was far more difficult than I had imagined. I was determined. I stayed with it, I did what I could and I got better every... Full story
Hotel awarded by franchisor The Comfort Inn & Suites hotel in Clovis was awarded 2010 Gold Hospitality Award from its franchisor, Choice Hotels International, Inc. The hotel is one of only seven hotels within the state, and one of 94 hotels within the Comfort brand to receive “Gold Award” status. The award is given to hotels within the franchise that have demonstrated focus on guest satisfaction and dedication to providing superior service. Additional award criteria are evaluated by Choice Hotels through its official pro...
File photo Architects will discuss plans for a judicial complex in downtown Clovis during a public meeting today at 1:15 p.m. in the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Library. Architects are hoping to foster a productive exchange with the community during a meeting to discuss a proposed judicial complex today. Coordinated by Curry County as a presentation for citizens committees tasked with solving issues faced by the jail and courthouse, representatives from Rohde May Keller... Full story
Leading conservatives are the greatest asset President Barack Obama could ask for. They help his cause each and every day. In a country of rising fuel and food prices, unpopular foreign wars, high unemployment and hope for change at an all-time low, the president and first lady should be in political turmoil. They’re not. Instead of defending themselves against the dismal state of the country, and the general mood of misery and fear, the first family is weathering critics on the right who are all in a fuss about breast pumps...
Good morning, and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Tuesday morning briefing.... Full story
Good morning, and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Tuesday morning briefing....
Jeff Bingaman’s Senate seat will be filled by another New Mexican come 2013 — whether it be Republican, Democrat or third party. But New Mexico’s Senate clout may take years to return — if it does. Bingaman’s retirement in 2012, coupled with Pete Domenici’s 2008 retirement for health reasons, eliminates 66 years worth of Senate seniority in the matter of three election cycles. “It’s tough to lose both of our senior senators,” Clovis Mayor Gayla Brumfield said. “Domenici was strong, powerful, he was well-liked,... Full story
With a large fuel load and little moisture, county fire officials are concerned about serious grass fires this spring. Floyd Fire Chief Allen Deen said he had read a story from KOB.com that indicated the National Weather Service predicted this year could have the worst fire season in 30 years as winds pick up due to La Nina. “We’re just a tinder box right now,” Deen said, also mentioning the abundant tall grass that could fuel fires. Portales Fire Chief Gary Nuckols said conditions are favorable for a bad fire season in Roose...
Jeff Bingaman’s Senate seat will be filled by another New Mexican come 2013 — whether it be Republican, Democrat or third party. But New Mexico’s Senate clout may take years to return — if it does. Bingaman’s retirement in 2012, coupled with Pete Domenici’s 2008 retirement for health reasons, eliminates 66 years worth of Senate seniority in the matter of three election cycles. “It’s tough to lose both of our senior senators,” Clovis Mayor Gayla Brumfield said. “Domenici was strong, powerful, he was well-liked,... Full story
Freedom New Mexico SAN ANTONIO — Incarnate Word’s women managed only one lead Monday night — but it came at just the right time. Junior forward Chloe Wallace converted two free throws with 34 seconds left and the Cardinals held on to edge Eastern New Mexico University 58-57 in a Lone Star Conference South Division matchup. The Zias (4-20, 2-10 South) scored the game’s first five points and led until junior forward Amy Wilson’s 3-pointer tied it 52-52 with 5:39 left. Neither team scored for more than two minut...
The City of Portales needs donations of plastic Easter eggs, filled if possible, for its second annual Easter Egg Hunt. The hunt is set for 3 p.m. April 23 at the city softball complex. Organizers made changes to address compaints that last year’s setup left many children emptyhanded, Deputy City Clerk Veda Urioste said. Information and donations: call Urioste or Joan Martinez-Terry at 356-6662 or Oscar Robinson at 356-5212, or visit City Hall at First and Main streets....
A Portales man already charged with manslaughter has been arrested on drug charges, according to Portales Police records. Leroy Salaz, 54, was arrested Friday on charges of possession of heroin and possession of methamphetamine, fourth-degree felonies, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor, according to a police report. Salaz is awaiting trial for manslaughter in connection with the 2009 stabbing death of 25-year-old Marco Bonilla. He was out on bail. According to the police report: • A Portales detective...
SAN ANTONIO — Incarnate Word’s women managed only one lead Monday night — but it came at just the right time. Junior forward Chloe Wallace converted two free throws with 34 seconds left and the Cardinals held on to edge Eastern New Mexico University 58-57 in a Lone Star Conference South Division matchup. The Zias (4-20, 2-10 South) scored the game’s first five points and led until junior forward Amy Wilson’s 3-pointer tied it 52-52 with 5:39 left. Neither team scored for more than two minutes until Precious Herri...
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SAN ANTONIO — Guards Steven Mirabal and Versia Hodges each hit two free throws in the final 17 seconds Monday night and Eastern New Mexico University’s men improved their chances of reaching the Lone Star Conference tournament with a 96-91 LSC South decision over Incarnate Word. ENMU (12-12, 7-5 South) moved into a four-way tie for second after division champion Tarleton State edged Midwestern State 49-47 on Monday in Wichita Falls, Texas. The Greyhounds are tied with the Mustangs, West Texas A&M and Angelo State. T... Full story
Freedom New Mexico SAN ANTONIO — Guards Steven Mirabal and Versia Hodges each hit two free throws in the final 17 seconds Monday night and Eastern New Mexico University’s men improved their chances of reaching the Lone Star Conference tournament with a 96-91 LSC South decision over Incarnate Word. ENMU (12-12, 7-5 South) moved into a four-way tie for second after division champion Tarleton State edged Midwestern State 49-47 on Monday in Wichita Falls, Texas. The Greyhounds are tied with the Mustangs, West Texas A&M a...