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First-year Eastern New Mexico University football coach Josh Lynn is chomping at the bit. The Greyhounds were scheduled to report for the new season on Saturday, with the first practices scheduled for 8 a.m. (returnees) and 3 p.m. (newcomers) today. The team will run the same schedule through Tuesday, with the first full-team practice and first day in pads scheduled for Wednesday. Lynn, a former ENMU player and assistant coach, said he expects around 150 prospects divided about equally between returnees and newcomers. "It's...
Scurrilous would be a step up for Harry Reid. If he were a Republican ... you know the drill. The word "McCarthyite" would be on everyone's lips and the thoroughly contemptible accusation — based (ha!) on an anonymous "investor" who supposedly phoned Reid — would be the story of the day. Reid's fetid slander, and not Romney's response, would preoccupy everyone interested in politics. For Romney to release his tax returns now would seem to reward this sort of disgraceful tactic. And yet, it may be worth doing anyway. Rom...
A snippet from a press release from The Center for American Progress on renewable energy: The Center for American Progress this week released "The Vast Potential for Renewable Energy in the American West," an analysis projecting that the federal lands in New Mexico could house clean energy projects with the potential to harness more than 1.2 gigawatts of solar, wind, and geothermal energy over the next two decades, enough electricity to power 200,000 homes. With supportive federal policies to realize this goal, such a... Full story
A friend who teaches high school and college in neighboring Texas towns as conservative as the High Plains surprised me with his views on gay marriage. The Republican/Libertarian, who requested anonymity, says, "Government has no business in religious marriages. It is up to churches who can wed in their facilities. "Government's responsibility is to recognize contracts between adults. That ensures equal rights for everyone. "That should end the debate about the morality of gay marriage because each church can define marriage... Full story
Thank you, Clovis, for 40 wonderful years. We will soon be leaving to be near our grandchildren in California. The Air Force brought us here to be assigned to Cannon. We have always lived in town and our boys attended the schools and received a very good education. They were involved in sports, church and scouting and received the rank of Eagle Scout. The leadership and coaching was always above average. My wife, Marion, drove a school bus for 28 years and I was a scout master for 12 years. We always enjoyed working with the... Full story
The Albuquerque Police Department did the right thing in firing two officers after surveillance video became public that showed one officer kicking a suspect at least 10 times as the other held him down. But testimony in a hearing for one of the officers trying to get his job back reveals structural flaws in the department that need to be addressed. At least this time the flaws weren't fatal — neither suspect nor police officers died. Testimony about the February 2011 kicking incident shows APD may need to hold refresher c...
The Albuquerque Police Department did the right thing in firing two officers after surveillance video became public that showed one officer kicking a suspect at least 10 times as the other held him down. But testimony in a hearing for one of the officers trying to get his job back reveals structural flaws in the department that need to be addressed. At least this time the flaws weren't fatal — neither suspect nor police officers died. Testimony about the February 2011 kicking incident shows APD may need to hold refresher c...
U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., visited Eastern New Mexico Monday for what may be his final time as a sitting senator. Bingaman, a Silver City native, is retiring after this term, his fifth in the Senate. He is currently the chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Q: I'm looking at the landscape of the Senate in January. Pete Domenici's gone, you're gone. New Mexico has a pair of first-term senators in Tom Udall and whoever wins the race to fill your seat. Where does that put New Mexico as far as... Full story
Portales police, sheriff and fire call logs: Thursday 10:49 a.m.: Caller reported they smelled smoke in the area, 500 block of South Avenue E. 10:49 a.m.: Caller reported a subject came into their home without authorization, 500 block of South Avenue G. 10:49 a.m.: Caller reported an assault, 1400 block of North Austin. 11:48 a.m.: Caller requested an ambulance for a fall victim, 100 block of West Ivy. 12:13 p.m.: Caller reported an alarm, 800 block of West 19th Street. 12:20 p.m.: Animal control requested a case number,...
The Roosevelt County War Memorial site will be completed this fall with the addition of 196 paver stones as a walkway in front of the memorial, according to a Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce press release. Engraved pavers can be purchased in honor of someone who has served in the U.S. armed forces. The Roosevelt County War Memorial committee has set a goal of having the walkway installed by Veterans Day on Nov. 12. The deadline for anyone wishing to purchase a paver is Sept. 15. Installation of new pavers will only be... Full story
Monday Bingo — 1 p.m., Los Abuelitos Senior Center. Information: 356-5056. Tuesday Curry County Fair — All day events, Curry County Fairground. Carnival open 5 p.m.-midnight. Information: 763-3435. Wednesday Curry County Fair — All day events, Curry County Fairground. Carnival open 5 p.m.-midnight. Information: 763-3435. Potluck — Noon, Los Abuelitos Senior Center. Information: 356-5056. Thursday Federal senior commodity distribution — 8 a.m., Los Abuelitos Senior Center. Information: 356-5056. Curry County Fair — All day...
A friend who teaches high school and college in neighboring Texas towns as conservative as the High Plains surprised me with his views on gay marriage. The Republican/Libertarian, who requested anonymity, says, "Government has no business in religious marriages. It is up to churches who can wed in their facilities. "Government's responsibility is to recognize contracts between adults. That ensures equal rights for everyone. "That should end the debate about the morality of gay marriage because each church can define marriage...
PNT senior writer [email protected] Portales Planning Director Sammy Standefer said the city has seen a steady increase in growth yearly, based on the number of building permits issued by his department. With the exception of the 2009-2010 fiscal year, which saw a large jump in the number of permits issued, growth in buildings has been slowly on the rise since 2002. "We seem to stay pretty steady," Standefer said. He said the local economy sees subtle increases and decreases as a reflection of the changes the national...
Fred Anthony sits in a 1926 school bus that he rebuilt from scratch. His family said the school bus is one of his great joys. PNT senior writer [email protected] Ronald and Fred Anthony of Elida died doing what they were known for; lending a helping hand to the community. The two brothers were on their way back from gathering sand at the Pecos River, to help build a new playground for the Elida First United Methodist Church Thursday afternoon, when they were killed in a two vehicle crash on U.S. 70 near mile marker 380...
Tesia Adermann said the biggest sacrifice she has to make to raise livestock for the Curry County fair is giving up time in the summer to care for the animals. Courtesy photo: Brenda Allen Lynnae Allen, right, holds her lamb while a judge checks it for proper condition, muscle tone and body structure in the show ring at the 2011 Curry County fair. Lynnae won senior showmanship for showing this lamb. "You don't have as much time with your friends to hang out," Adermann said....
An Indian statue will soon rejoin six others atop the city's tallest building, according to city officials. Clovis City Manager Joe Thomas said officials with Tierra Realty LLC of Taos, the firm renovating Hotel Clovis, picked up the statue approximately two weeks ago with the intent of having it refurbished and reinstalled at Hotel Clovis. Clovis Mayor David Lansford said the statue is still being repaired. However, city officials could not say when the statue would be reinstalled. The hotel, which opened in 1931, featured...
U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., visited Eastern New Mexico Monday for what may be his final time as a sitting senator. Bingaman, a Silver City native, is retiring after this term, his fifth in the Senate. He is currently the chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Q: I'm looking at the landscape of the Senate in January. Pete Domenici's gone, you're gone. New Mexico has a pair of first-term senators in Tom Udall and whoever wins the race to fill your seat. Where does that put New Mexico as far as... Full story
Practices started on Monday for the Clovis Wildcats, but it felt like football started on Thursday for senior Jacob Esquibel. That's the day he and his Wildcats teammates put on the pads, and made it a contact sport. "It was hard," Esquibel said of the first week of practice, which ended Saturday morning at the practice field just north of Leon Williams Stadium. "It took a lot of hard work." CMI photo: Kevin WilsonClovis offensive coordinotor Chad Roanhaus, right, goes over a...
Ronald and Fred Anthony of Elida died doing what they were known for; lending a helping hand to the community. The two brothers were on their way back from gathering sand at the Pecos River, to help build a new playground for the Elida First United Methodist Church Thursday afternoon, when they were killed in a two vehicle crash on U.S. 70 near mile marker 380 in Chaves County. "That's what they did," said Fred's eldest son Mark Anthony, speaking of his father and uncle's helpful nature. According to New Mexico State Police,...
Area road construction and closure information for this week: Curry County The Curry County road department will be shredding and filling potholes on county roads in the Sugarbeet Road area and throughout the county. Please, be aware of workers and posted speed limit signs. State and Federal Constructors, Inc. remains on to First Street from Avenue C going west on First Street to Avenue F in Portales. The north or outside lane is closed. Night pouring of concrete will be occurring. One lane will be open at all times, but may... Full story
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for: Thursday - 12:30 a.m.: Caller reported a vehicle blocking a road entrance, 1500 block of highway 60-84. - 5:25 a.m.: Caller advised her daughter was intoxicated and passed out in a field, near Sharondale Drive and Lexington Road. - 7:24 a.m.: Caller advised a woman, who was planning to leave the state before a warrant was served, had been sleeping for two days and had her children barricaded in the house with no food, 1000 block of Calhoun Street. - 8:13 a.m.: Caller...
Recent cases in Curry County District Court, according to court records. Visit www.nmcourts.gov for more information on these cases. - Case number D-905-CR-201200040. Cynthia Rodriguez, born 1982, pleaded guilty to criminal trespassing and shoplifting. Sentenced to 364 days jail-suspended, 364 days probation, one day pre-sentence credit and fees. - Case number D-905-CR-201200121. Kellen Aragon, born 1982, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and driving with a suspended license. Charges dismissed...
First-year Eastern New Mexico University football coach Josh Lynn is chomping at the bit. The Greyhounds were scheduled to report for the new season on Saturday, with the first practices scheduled for 8 a.m. (returnees) and 3 p.m. (newcomers) today. The team will run the same schedule through Tuesday, with the first full-team practice and first day in pads scheduled for Wednesday. Lynn, a former ENMU player and assistant coach, said he expects around 150 prospects divided about equally between returnees and newcomers. "It's...
