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Freedom New Mexico: Eric Butler Bill Dalley looks over a guest book stationed near the windmills on his property in Portales. Visitors from across the U.S. as well as some from Germany, Brazil and Australia have stopped in to take in the 85 antique windmills. Some collections, like stamps or coins, can fit into a book and are easily handed to a new owner when sold. Not everybody collects such minuscule little items, however. For Clovis and Portales residents who have made a habit of picking up larger collectibles over the...
Freedom New Mexico SANTA FE — Josh Jimenez pitched a five-inning complete game and also hit a three-run homer Friday to help Roosevelt County beat Gallup 11-1 in a first-round game of state 11-12 Little League competition. Jimenez struck out eight batters while going 3-for-4 at the plate with a single, a double and his home run, which put Roosevelt County ahead 5-1 in the second. Ray Ornales added a two-run double for Roosevelt County in a game called after five innings on the 10-run rule. Roosevelt County is back in ac...
SANTA FE — Josh Jimenez pitched a five-inning complete game and also hit a three-run homer Friday to help Roosevelt County beat Gallup 11-1 in a first-round game of state 11-12 Little League competition. Jimenez struck out eight batters while going 3-for-4 at the plate with a single, a double and his home run, which put Roosevelt County ahead 5-1 in the second. Ray Ornales added a two-run double for Roosevelt County in a game called after five innings on the 10-run rule. Roosevelt County is back in action at 11 a.m.... Full story
Rose Powers White has been chosen to be honored by a Historic Marker for her tireless dedication to preserving the history of the early days on the plains of Eastern New Mexico. Rosalie Pierce Powers was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico in 1894 to Neville and Stephen Powers. She graduated from the Las Vegas Normal School and taught Spanish, English, and Math at Vaughn and Santa Rosa. In 1923, when she married R. E. “Eddie” White and came to Portales to live, nobody knew very much about the early history of Roosevelt County....
Freedom New Mexico A Clovis man is in jail after attacking a teen he said threw something at his vehicle Thursday night, police said. Police found Freddy Sanchez hiding in a dumpster a few blocks from where witnesses said he climbed into a vehicle and struck the teen, police Capt. Patrick Whitney said. Sanchez is being held on a probation violation with no bond for an unrelated case, jail officials said. Jail officials said they did not know Sanchez’ age. Around 6:30 p.m. police were called to the 900 block of Merriwether... Full story
Information on online travel packages, making and using homemade mixes and party-planning tips will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at noon Tuesday and 2 p.m. Saturday. Orbitz.com travel expert Valarie D’Elia will talk about how to choose a great vacation package, tour or cruise online. Whether you want a themed package, a trip with kids or one with seniors, it’s even easier to plan the next vacation using the Internet. D’Elia is from Chicago, Ill.... Full story
I’m writing this column from Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago – actually from the attending physician’s personal laptop. Now, if that’s not superb patient care, I don’t know what is. The question you may be asking is why am I in a hospital in Chicago? Let me start from the beginning. I took a road trip from Florida to Chicago with my five darlings and our babysitter to get to a media conference where I’ll be speaking. I knew that in my particular situation, getting to the windy city was going to be... Full story
In 1991 Bruce DeFoor, teacher-artist, at CCC, wrote the following words: “Norris McPherson,’Big Mac,’ has long ago attained legendary stature as one of the greatest musicians in Clovis history, a former employee of the Clovis school system, he retired in 1987 with a life threatening illness, still today his jazz performances stir the hearts of all who her or remember his art.” DeFoor painted an 18 by 18 portrait of Big Mac. Norris N. McPherson, was born Dec. 26, 1926, to Lige and Rhoda (Walker) McPherson, in Clarksvil... Full story
Rose Powers White has been chosen to be honored by a historic marker for her tireless dedication to preserving the history of the early days on the plains of Eastern New Mexico. Rosalie Pierce Powers was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico in 1894 to Neville and Stephen Powers. She graduated from the Las Vegas Normal School and taught Spanish, English, and Math at Vaughn and Santa Rosa. In 1923, when she married R. E. “Eddie” White and came to Portales to live, nobody knew very much about the early history of Roosevelt County....
“They cry in the dark, so you can’t see their tears They hide in the light, so you can’t see their fears Forgive and forget, all the while Love and pain become one and the same In the eyes of a wounded child” {Benetar/Geraldo, “Hell is for Children”} Pat Benetar, Susan Vega, Natalie Merchant, Metallica (yes, Metallica !) are only some of the popular musicians who have written and recorded songs decrying child abuse. In an interview with Portfolio Weekly, Benatar explained: “I was living in New York when we... Full story
Freedom New Mexico A Clovis man is in jail after attacking a teen he said threw something at his vehicle Thursday night, police said. Police found Freddy Sanchez hiding in a dumpster a few blocks from where witnesses said he climbed into a vehicle and struck the teen, police Capt. Patrick Whitney said. Sanchez is being held on a probation violation with no bond for an unrelated case, jail officials said. Jail officials said they did not know Sanchez’ age. Around 6:30 p.m. police were called to the 900 block of Merriwether... Full story
New car dealers in Clovis and Portales spent a little time on Friday trying to register their businesses to be part of the federal government-sponsored Car Allowance Rebate System, formerly Cash for Clunkers, program. How much customers or the dealerships themselves will benefit from the $1 billion nationwide program, local business owners say, is debatable. “I’m sure they’ll be a spurt in business, but it probably won’t last very long,” said Bryce Bender, owner of Bender Chevrolet in Clovis. “Everyone will jump...
New car dealers in Clovis and Portales spent a little time on Friday trying to register their businesses to be part of the federal government-sponsored Car Allowance Rebate System, formerly...