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  • Residents warned of jury duty phone scam

    Curry and Roosevelt County residents are cautioned to be wary of a phone scam claiming to be connected with jury duty service in the 9th Judicial District. A resident recently reported receiving a phone call in which the caller —who claimed to be with the clerk’s office of the 9th Judicial District Court — asked for a Social Security number and birth date to verify juror information, according to a press release from the 9th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Court personnel will not call citizens and ask for...

  • Aug. 26 — Aug. 28 Movie schedule

    Friday • 7 p.m. — Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallow 2, PG-13...

  • Aug. 26 — Fishing report

    New Mexico report This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may vary as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities. Northwest Animas River — The flow is 201 cfs. The river is fishing fair for trout using various bead-headed nymphs, spinners and worms. Chama River — Upper section flow is 83 cfs. Below El Vado, the flow is...

  • Aug. 26 — Fishing report

    New Mexico report This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may vary as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities. Northwest Animas River — The flow is 201 cfs. The river is fishing fair for trout using various bead-headed nymphs, spinners and worms. Chama River — Upper section flow is 83 cfs. Below El Vado, the flow is... Full story

  • Our towns: Melrose is small town with a lot of pride

    Alisa Boswell

    James Townson: Courtesy photo Melrose is a community of 679 residents. Melrose Chamber of Commerce President James Townson said the Melrose community is one with heart and its residents are very proud of its military members, veterans and school district. The town of Melrose originally began as a switch station for the railroad after it began moving west from Texico, according to Melrose Chamber of Commerce President James Townson. Townson said the town was first called Brown-Horn. He said the name came from two ranches,...

  • Our towns: Melrose is small town with a lot of pride

    Alisa Boswell

    James Townson: Courtesy photo Melrose is a community of 679 residents. Melrose Chamber of Commerce President James Townson said the Melrose community is one with heart and its residents are very proud of its military members, veterans and school district. The town of Melrose originally began as a switch station for the railroad after it began moving west from Texico, according to Melrose Chamber of Commerce President James Townson. Townson said the town was first called Brown-Horn. He said the name came from two ranches,... Full story

  • White House trip opportunity to celebrate diversity

    The White House hosted a diversity summit July 29-31 in Washington, D.C., in an effort to recognize the contributions of South Asian Americans and I was fortunate enough receive an invitation. I didn’t know what to expect, but I knew what kind of honor it would be representing not just my branch of service, but also my cultural heritage. Being invited somewhere as notable as the White House, especially because I am a first-term airman, is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The summit, titled “Impacting Change in America and...

  • White House trip opportunity to celebrate diversity

    The White House hosted a diversity summit July 29-31 in Washington, D.C., in an effort to recognize the contributions of South Asian Americans and I was fortunate enough receive an invitation. I didn’t know what to expect, but I knew what kind of honor it would be representing not just my branch of service, but also my cultural heritage. Being invited somewhere as notable as the White House, especially because I am a first-term airman, is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The summit, titled “Impacting Change in America and... Full story

  • Portales plans veterans memorial

    Alisa Boswell

    Cannon Connections: Alisa Boswell Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce Director Karl Terry, left, and Roosevelt County War Memorial Project Committee chairman Larry Smith look over a brochure in the chamber of commerce conference room. Terry created the brochure as a way to advertise and raise funds at the county fair for the $20,000 war memorial project. To date the group has 98 names of area war casualties. Another project for the Portales Town Square is currently in the fundraising process, needing $20,000 to be...

  • Portales plans veterans memorial

    Alisa Boswell

    Cannon Connections: Alisa Boswell Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce Director Karl Terry, left, and Roosevelt County War Memorial Project Committee chairman Larry Smith look over a brochure in the chamber of commerce conference room. Terry created the brochure as a way to advertise and raise funds at the county fair for the $20,000 war memorial project. To date the group has 98 names of area war casualties. Another project for the Portales Town Square is currently in the fundraising process, needing $20,000 to be...

  • Cannon fulfills dream for local youth

    USAF photo Capt. Micah Jones watches as Armin Kronback Jr. tries on flight gear during a guided tour of an AC-130 Spectre gunship Aug. 5 at Cannon. Clovis resident 11-year-old Armin Kronback Jr. (AJ), and his father were treated to a tour of the 16th Special Operations Squadron and an AC-130H Spectre gunship Aug. 5 at Cannon Air Force Base. In 2008, Kronback was diagnosed with leukemia, a condition he still fights today. Always optimistic, he said he has a positive outlook despite this disease. He appreciates the people he...

  • Cannon fulfills dream for local youth

    USAF photo Capt. Micah Jones watches as Armin Kronback Jr. tries on flight gear during a guided tour of an AC-130 Spectre gunship Aug. 5 at Cannon. Clovis resident 11-year-old Armin Kronback Jr. (AJ), and his father were treated to a tour of the 16th Special Operations Squadron and an AC-130H Spectre gunship Aug. 5 at Cannon Air Force Base. In 2008, Kronback was diagnosed with leukemia, a condition he still fights today. Always optimistic, he said he has a positive outlook despite this disease. He appreciates the people he... Full story

  • It's their business: McDaniel’s Furniture

    Cannon Connections: Gabriel Monte McDaniel’s Furniture has multiple locations in Clovis. McDaniel’s Furniture • Hours: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays • Location: 1020 Main, Clovis; 417 Main discount furniture; 1013 Mitchell, floor covering store • Owner/manager: Ben McDaniel • Type of business: Furniture store • What they offer: Home furnishings, appliances, floor coverings • Open since: 1953 • Military discount: Yes • Information: 762-7510... Full story

  • It's their business: McDaniel’s Furniture

    Cannon Connections: Gabriel Monte McDaniel’s Furniture has multiple locations in Clovis. McDaniel’s Furniture • Hours: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays • Location: 1020 Main, Clovis; 417 Main discount furniture; 1013 Mitchell, floor covering store • Owner/manager: Ben McDaniel • Type of business: Furniture store • What they offer: Home furnishings, appliances, floor coverings • Open since: 1953 • Military discount: Yes • Information: 762-7510...

  • Day trip: Sacramento Mountains Historical Museum and Pioneer Village

    Sacramento Mountains Historical Museum and Pioneer Village • Location: 1000 Highway 82, Cloudcroft • What activities can you enjoy at this location: Learn about life during the turn of the century from exhibits featuring early farming and ranching and railroad models. • What ages is this place best suited for?: All ages • Admission prices? Adults $5; children 6-12 $3; (Military with valid ID will receive $1 discount per person) • Hours of operation: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 1 p.m.... Full story

  • Day trip: Sacramento Mountains Historical Museum and Pioneer Village

    Sacramento Mountains Historical Museum and Pioneer Village • Location: 1000 Highway 82, Cloudcroft • What activities can you enjoy at this location: Learn about life during the turn of the century from exhibits featuring early farming and ranching and railroad models. • What ages is this place best suited for?: All ages • Admission prices? Adults $5; children 6-12 $3; (Military with valid ID will receive $1 discount per person) • Hours of operation: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 1 p.m.... Full story

  • Goat show entries up

    Argen Duncan

    The Roosevelt County Fair goat shows are growing, and participants say it’s fun, hard work and a learning experience. The fair features several goat shows, and Superintendent Rod Savage said entries were up a little compared to last year. With the goat project being only 6 or 7 years old in the county, he said, it’s taken time for people to learn about and acquire a taste for it. Bryce Derrer, 10, who lives near Portales, showed for the first time this year. After placing third in the County-Bred Goat show, which aims to rec...

  • Aug. 26 — Sept. 1 Menus

    The Landing 11 a.m.: • Friday: Southern cuisine • Monday: All-American cuisine • Tuesday: Italian cuisine • Wednesday: Bistro with carver • Thursday: Mexican cuisine...

  • Aug. 26 — Sept. 1 Menus

    The Landing 11 a.m.: • Friday: Southern cuisine • Monday: All-American cuisine • Tuesday: Italian cuisine • Wednesday: Bistro with carver • Thursday: Mexican cuisine...

  • Food at the speed of life: Recipe puts summer zucchini to use

    I f you’re looking for a way to use summer zucchini, here’s an idea for you: Cook it with pork chops. This recipe comes from www.tasteofhome.com, and we have permission to use it....

  • Food at the speed of life: Recipe puts summer zucchini to use

    I f you’re looking for a way to use summer zucchini, here’s an idea for you: Cook it with pork chops. This recipe comes from www.tasteofhome.com, and we have permission to use it....

  • Deployed Cannon airman volunteers with chapel

    USAF photo: Tech. Sgt. Tammie Moore Senior Airman Kyle Eisenbarth stocks shelves as the Transit Center chapel Aug. 3. The chapel office tent, located directly behind the chapel, serves as an area for people to relax, grab a few supplies, enjoy a snack, socialize with others, fellowship or seek counseling. Eisenbarth is a chapel volunteer and 376th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Expeditionary Theater Distribution Center journeyman. He is deployed from Cannon Air Force Base. TRANSIT CENTER AT MANAS, Kyrgyzstan &mdas...

  • Deployed Cannon airman volunteers with chapel

    USAF photo: Tech. Sgt. Tammie Moore Senior Airman Kyle Eisenbarth stocks shelves as the Transit Center chapel Aug. 3. The chapel office tent, located directly behind the chapel, serves as an area for people to relax, grab a few supplies, enjoy a snack, socialize with others, fellowship or seek counseling. Eisenbarth is a chapel volunteer and 376th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Expeditionary Theater Distribution Center journeyman. He is deployed from Cannon Air Force Base. TRANSIT CENTER AT MANAS, Kyrgyzstan &mdas...

  • Aug. 26 — Event listings

    All times Mountain...

  • Aug. 26 — Event listings

    All times Mountain... Full story

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