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The New Mexican Days remaining in session: 21 Penalizing paperwork: The House has approved a measure (HB367) that would reduce the amount of paperwork that state agencies can send to lawmakers. It puts some teeth into a current law that puts a five-page limit on what agencies can send to lawmakers, with a few exceptions....
PORTALES — Cameron pitcher Brad Bichel didn’t need much run support Friday, but got more than enough. When the Aggies pitching struggled in the second game, they turned to the long ball to pull away. Bichel pitched a seven-inning six-hitter in the opener as Cameron (13-4, 7-3 LSC) rolled to a 9-1 Lone Star Conference South Division win over Eastern New Mexico University at Greyhound Field. Then the Aggies clobbered six home runs in the nightcap, posting a 10-run third and a seven-run sixth, for a 21-14 win. Bichel (4-0)... Full story
DENTON, Texas — Second baseman Rebecca Quinones drove in four runs, hitting a go-ahead three-run homer in the top of the fifth, and junior pitcher Kristen Cruickshank made the lead stand up in Eastern New Mexico University’s 5-4 Lone Star Conference South Division softball victory here Friday. The Zias (12-5, 1-0 South) extended their winning streak to seven games and earned their 10th win in the last 11. The teams conclude the three-game set with an 11:30 a.m. (MST) twin bill today. Cruickshank (6-2) allowed seven h... Full story
Freedom New Mexico Cameron pitcher Brad Bichel didn’t need much run support Friday, but got more than enough. When the Aggies pitching struggled in the second game, they turned to the long ball to pull away. Bichel pitched a seven-inning six-hitter in the opener as Cameron (13-4, 7-3 LSC) rolled to a 9-1 Lone Star Conference South Division win over Eastern New Mexico University at Greyhound Field. Then the Aggies clobbered six home runs in the nightcap, posting a 10-run third and a seven-run sixth, for a 21-14 win. Bichel (...
Freedom New Mexico DENTON, Texas — Second baseman Rebecca Quinones drove in four runs, hitting a go-ahead three-run homer in the top of the fifth, and junior pitcher Kristen Cruickshank made the lead stand up in Eastern New Mexico University’s 5-4 Lone Star Conference South Division softball victory here Friday. The Zias (12-5, 1-0 South) extended their winning streak to seven games and earned their 10th win in the last 11. The teams conclude the three-game set with an 11:30 a.m. (MST) twin bill today. Cruickshank (6-2)...
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Two consenting adults agree to have sexual relations. Police and prosecutors — and maybe even federal agents — stand ready to pounce. Two consenting adults want to put a stamp of permanence on their relationship. Legislators and lobbyists brace for constitutional rewrites. In the first example, the government acts if money changes hands. Whether the trigger gets pulled in case No. 2 depends on the number of genders involved. Meanwhile, the rest of the consenting adults watch as government boots continue kicking... Full story
Two consenting adults agree to have sexual relations. Police and prosecutors — and maybe even federal agents — stand ready to pounce. Two consenting adults want to put a stamp of permanence on their relationship. Legislators and lobbyists brace for constitutional rewrites. In the first example, the government acts if money changes hands. Whether the trigger gets pulled in case No. 2 depends on the number of genders involved. Meanwhile, the rest of the consenting adults watch as government boots continue kicking...
You can catch a bird by salting its tail but if you salt your wife’s hairdo you’re liable to catch a backhand across the chops. I know, I tried it this week but managed to avoid her right hook. We’ve both become a bit near-sighted in our middle years and after pumping the salt shaker a few times over the potato salad she was preparing she shook it over her hand to see if anything was coming out. I thought I would demonstrate that, yes, I had just filled the shaker and salt was coming out ... by salting the back of her head.... Full story
Here is a sad, undisputed fact: About 350,000 rather wealthy people at “the top” own as much as the entire bottom half of the remaining 300-plus million people in America, the land of the free. In a nutshell, what has happened is we have pursued a living within a system that blatantly milks the productivity of the many for the benefit of the few ... because the few are running the system....
Connie Belcher needs to open her eyes (“Shooting woman acted irresponsibly” in last Sunday’s letters to the editor). So much in our world has gone crazy — 12-year-olds have beaten people to death and who knows the age of the others running with the 12-year-old when he knocked on this young lady’s door. I don’t believe she is being famed for shooting through a door — she was protecting herself and her loved one and she certainly wasn’t looking for 15 minutes of fame when the intruders knocked on her door. Who k...
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BPA state winners Colleen Tollett, sponsor, announces that the following students placed at the recent BPA State Leadership Conference: Gowan Hays — Finalist in Fundamental Spreadsheet Application; Ashlyn Myers — Finalist in Desktop Publishing; Renee Gantert — 2nd in Legal Office Procedures; Arlem Villanueva — Finalist in Database Applications; Arlem Villanueva, Jessica Fierro, Ashley Kanmore, Gowan Hays — Finalists in Administrative Support Team; Shaun Banther — Finalist in PC Servicing &...
Monday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza, cereal, juice, milk. Lunch — Macaroni dinner, green beans, roll, banana pudding, milk, salad bar for MS and HS. Tuesday: Breakfast — Breakfast burrito, cereal, juice, milk. Lunch — Chicken fajitas, tortilla, rice, salad, cherry cobbler, milk, salad bar for MS and HS. Wednesday: Breakfast — Blueberry muffin, cereal, juice, milk. Lunch — Bean tostada, pinto beans, salad, pears, milk, salad bar for MS and HS. Thursday: Breakfast — Ham ‘n Cheese Hot P...
Community Services Center 1100 Community Way Monday: Lasagna, honey glazed carrots, wheat garlic bread, orange, and oatmeal cookie. Tuesday: Salmon patty, baked potato, margarine, spinach, wheat bread, and chocolate pudding. Wednesday: Burrito, Spanish rice, salsa, corn, salad, dressing, and spiced apple. Thursday: Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, wheat roll, margarine, and apple cobbler. Friday: Chicken, noodles, peas, beets, biscuit, margarine, and a brownie.... Full story
Thompson-Moore Denise Thompson of Portales and Kenny Moore of Estelline, Texas, were joined in marriage Feb. 16, 2009, at Inn of the Mountain Gods in Ruidoso. Rev. Bob Schut performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Keith and Anita Carmichael of Portales. The bridegroom is the son of Kennneth and Evelene Moore of Estelline. Maid of honor was Stacy Morris. Best man was Matt Moore. The couple will reside in Portales.... Full story
Roosevelt General Hospital Auxiliary The first meeting of 2009 for the Roosevelt General Hospital Auxiliary met in the home of President Sid Phillips Jan. 21 at 9:30 a.m., for a social meeting prior to the general meeting at 10 a.m. Vice President Linda Uttaro assisted Phillips with the fresh fruits and rolls served tot he members. President Phillips called the meeting to order at 10 a.m. with the reading of the Auxiliary Prayer. Linda Uttaro moved the acceptance of the secretary’s minutes as corrected by Adele Breech, s... Full story
Military recruiters visiting weekly Military recruiters from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces will be at Portales High School weekly to visit with students interested in finding out more information about the U.S. Armed Forces....
National art winner Kristen Wagner just received a letter of recognition from Gov. Bill Richardson congratulating her on placing third at the national level of an international aviation art contest. At the state level, several Portales Junior High students swept the contest, and their work was sent to Washington, D.C. Art instructor Jon Birdsong said many of his students have been recognized at the state level over the years, but Wagner is the first to win at the national level.... Full story
The Portales News-Tribune offers this space for community events. To submit or change an announcement, contact the Editorial Department at 356-4481 several days in advance. For Sunday’s paper, items must be submitted by mid-day Wednesday. Please keep submissions brief and to the point as space is limited. Sunday Lamp Lighters Alcoholics Anonymous — 11 a.m.-noon, non-smoking regular, 106 N. Ave. B. Hotline, 769-6052. Blackwater Draw Archaeological Site — Call 356-5235 for special tours. Blackwater Draw Museum &... Full story
Upcoming events March 6-7— Basketball State Regional Playoffs March 10-14 — Basketball State Tournament Baseball season starts March 16 with a home game against San Jon. Two varsity games are scheduled for 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Spring break is March 23-27. Breakfast Menu: Monday: bagel, juice, milk, cereal Tuesday: rice, toast, juice, milk, cereal Wednesday: pancake and sausage on a stick, juice, milk, cereal Thursday: omelet, juice, milk, cereal Lunch Menu: Monday: Frito pie, beans, salad, pear, milk Tuesday:...
YESO, N.M. — New Mexico State Police say a 56-year-old Clovis railroad worker was killed Saturday after falling off a rail car and being struck by another railcar that backed over him. State police say Gregory Blevins, a railroad worker for 20 years, was helping co-workers with the BNSF railroad company when the accident happened about 4:20 a.m. in Yeso. Police say the workers were moving rail cars off the main track onto a side rail. Blevins was at the end of a string of cars that were being backed up when he fell off...
Monday is Dr. Seuss’ birthday and the Portales Public Library is set to participate in Read Across America to celebrate. From noon to 2:30 p.m., we will have guests read to visiting elementary school classes. At 4:30 p.m., a birthday party, complete with a story, games and cake, is scheduled. Preschool Storytime meets at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday and at 6 p.m. Thursday. This week’s storytime theme is “Going on a Lion Hunt.” Join us for stories and songs, and then make a lion puppet. Every Friday at 4 p.m., it is time fo...
President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal initiatives transformed the economic landscape of New Mexico, employing upwards of 40 percent of N.M.’s population during the Great Depression of the 1930’s. Fifteen million Americans had no jobs in 1933. In Curry County the currency and the banks were unstable, farm prices were low and many people were about to lose their homes and their farms. For many of the population living conditions were desperate. In 1932 when Franklin Roosevelt was elected at President he initiated many... Full story
