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Clovis' Ariel Kokoricha performed perfectly onstage in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. However, the Clovis Christian School sixth-grader to be will not be advancing to today's semifinals because she did not earn enough points in a formula that combined Wednesday's onstage rounds with a computer test that included a section on vocabulary for the first time. Forty-two competitors will go on to participate in the semifinals, and those who are successful will go on to the finals. "She did great," said her mother Oyin. "I saw... Full story
Daniel Ahrens, a senior-to-be at Los Alamos High School, is participating in New Mexico's Boy State this week. Boys State, an American Legion program, teaches high school students about civics by allowing the students to form city and state governments in the course of a week. Ahrens was elected to the city council among his peers and hopes to be elected governor by the end of the week. After he graduates from Los Alamos High School next year, Ahrens wants to study physics, environmental science and public policy so that he c... Full story
The search for a replacement for retiring Portales Schools Superintendent Randy Fowler will continue. The Portales schools Board of Education voted 3-2 Wednesday to re-advertise the superintendent position. Board President Alan Garrett and members Mary Lou Rowley and Rod Savage voted in favor of reopening the search. Vice President Antonio Sanchez Jr. and board member Ynez Rodriguez voted against the motion. "This is the single most significant decision of the board," Garrett said after the meeting. "We want to make sure we... Full story
Law enforcement officers from Roosevelt and Curry counties gathered at Eastern New Mexico University Tuesday and Wednesday to attend a training seminar aimed at improving their customer service. The classes were instructed by Harvey Hedden, executive director of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association. Hedden, a native of Wisconsin, has been a law enforcement officer for 32 years, serving in ranks from patrolman to chief. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Portales Police Chief Doug Jones,...
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after the report is compiled may differ, as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities. Northeast Charette Lakes — We had no reports from anglers this week. Cimarron River — Water flow below Eagle Nest on Monday was 72 cfs. Trout fishing was good using Panther Martins, elk hair caddis, Cimarron specials, sal...
Friday Car wash — 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Valero gas station on 301 W. Second Street. The car wash is hosted by Eastern New Mexico University's African American Affairs office and will raise money for scholarships. Information: 562-2437. Fifth Friday — 5-8 p.m., Downtown Portales. Portales MainStreet and area businesses are hosting a night of fun and entertainment. Information: 356-8541. Monday Aerobics — 7:30 a.m., Portales Recreation Center. $5 per class. Information: 356-8598. Circuit Training — 5:30 p.m., Portales Recreat...
From the time he was a small boy in Abilene, Kan., Bill Wood knew he wanted to make music. "I begged my parents to let me take lessons," Bill remembers from his first-grade days. Happily for many of us, they agreed to shell out the shiny silver quarter needed to pay for each session, and a musician was born. Bill will play his last regular worship service on organ and piano at 9:30 a.m. this Sunday at the First United Methodist Church in Portales, where he has held down both benches for the last 23 years. ENMU gets the...
Senior Airman Franchisca Thompson didn't know what a yucca was until she helped plant more than 140 of them on a median on Highway 60/84 near Cannon Air Force Base. "Now that I've seen them I think they're cool," Thompson said. "I hope they're here for a long time." Thompson, who works in billeting in the Special Operations 4th Support Squadron, was one of 22 airmen who helped in a Curry County beautification project that gave a Southwestern motif to a bland median that was...
Members of the Airman Leadership School at Cannon Air Force Base brandished power hoses and scrubbers to restore an F-111 Aardvark static display to its former glory May 18 during a community clean-up in Portales. U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Whitney Tucker Members of the Airman Leadership School at Cannon Air Force Base scrub an F-111 Aardvark May 18 during a community clean-up in Portales. The project was designed to foster good community relations and increase camaraderie amongst ALS students. The ALS Program is con... Full story
U.S. Air Force graphic: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal The 27th Special Operations Medical Group at Cannon Air Force Base is scheduled to offer sports physicals throughout the 2013 summer. To request a sports physical appointment, please call the 27 SOMDG central appointment line at 784-2778, or request an appointment through the MiCare secure messaging system. As sports season kicks into high-gear for summer and a new school year approaches, the 27th Special Operations Medical Group at Cannon Air Force Base would like... Full story
Courtesy illustration Shoppers are typically not surprised to find the vast selection and savings at Army & Air Force Exchanges throughout the world. However, shoppers at Cannon Air Force Base may be surprised at just how many dividends the Exchange has issued allowing the 27th Special Operations Force Support Squadron to enhance the Morale, Welfare and Recreation program and improve Air Commandos' quality of life and overall mission readiness. "In 2012, Cannon received $408,283 from the Exchange," said Aileen Rivenburg,... Full story
Whether a novice or professional vocalist May 17 on the big stage at the Cannon Air Force Base Community Center, free Karaoke Friday Night awoke the innermost performer in each active audience member. U.S. Air Force photo: Desiree Ann Montenegro U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Candice Fagan, 56th Special Operations Intelligence Squadron mission coordinator, smiles for the crowd as she pauses for emphasis in her rendition of a current top 10 pop song. The event included a professional-grade karaoke system, home theater seats, large...
The Community Center at Cannon Air Force Base is a gathering place for airmen; located upstairs in the Drop Zone building, it hosts a variety of programs and activities including free movie and pay-per-view showings. U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Ericka Engblom The door to the Community Center is located in front of the Drop Zone at Cannon Air Force Base. The Community Center is scheduled to host a variety of free programs and activities for airmen and offers free wireless Internet, movies and computer usage. "We have...
Editor's note: This feature is the twenty-fifth in a series of Air Commando spotlights at Cannon. The Airmen being highlighted are recent Diamond Sharp award winners. Diamond Sharp is a monthly program where Airmen are recognized by wing leadership and first sergeants for their hard work and achievements. U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal U.S. Air Force Airman Heather Turney, 27th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems technician, poses for an official photo at Cannon Air Force...
Editor's note: In celebration of National Fitness Month, athletes from Cannon Air Force Base will be spotlighted each week during the month of May 2013. U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Jette Carr U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Stephen Mercer, 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection, poses for a photo at Cannon Air Force Base. Mercer is a member of the 27 SOCES volleyball team and is being highlighted in celebration of National Fitness Month. Competitive spirits flare as teams contend during the 2013 vol...
U.S. Air Force photo: Airman 1st Class Eboni Reece An airman participates in a three-point shootout in the Fitness Center at Cannon Air Force Base. Several events and competitions were scheduled throughout the month of May in celebration of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Sports lovers were dared to get off the sideline and get in the game this month in celebration of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. During this month, awareness is raised about the important role physical activity plays in maintaining a... Full story
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after the report is compiled may differ, as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities. Northeast Charette Lakes — We had no reports from anglers this week. Cimarron River — Water flow below Eagle Nest on Monday was 72 cfs. Trout fishing was good using Panther Martins, elk hair caddis, Cimarron specials, sal...