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  • Roosevelt County holding appreciation day

    Alisa Boswell

    Cannon Connections: Alisa Boswell Roosevelt Chamber of Commerce Director Karl Terry, left, and Promotions Director Sandy Van Der Veen go through boxes of door prizes Monday afternoon for the Cannon Appreciation Day, which is happening Saturday in the 801 military housing in Portales. Cannon Connections The Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce is holding a Cannon Appreciation Day on Saturday for local military personnel. The event will include live music, food and door prizes along with bounce houses and face painting for... Full story

  • Roosevelt County holding appreciation day

    Alisa Boswell

    Cannon Connections: Alisa Boswell Roosevelt Chamber of Commerce Director Karl Terry, left, and Promotions Director Sandy Van Der Veen go through boxes of door prizes Monday afternoon for the Cannon Appreciation Day, which is happening Saturday in the 801 military housing in Portales. Cannon Connections The Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce is holding a Cannon Appreciation Day on Saturday for local military personnel. The event will include live music, food and door prizes along with bounce houses and face painting for...

  • It's their business: Tarpley Music Company

    Cannon Connections: Gabriel Monte Tarpleys Music Company sells and repairs musical instrument such as guitars. The store also offers rentals of school band instruments, according to manager Tony Eisenbraun. • Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays. • Location: 1713 w. 21st st., Clovis • Manager: Tony Eisenbraun • Type of business: Full-line musical instrument store. • What they offer: Musical instrument sales and repair, school band instrument rentals sound systems,... Full story

  • It's their business: Tarpley Music Company

    Cannon Connections: Gabriel Monte Tarpleys Music Company sells and repairs musical instrument such as guitars. The store also offers rentals of school band instruments, according to manager Tony Eisenbraun. • Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays. • Location: 1713 w. 21st st., Clovis • Manager: Tony Eisenbraun • Type of business: Full-line musical instrument store. • What they offer: Musical instrument sales and repair, school band instrument rentals sound systems,...

  • Food at the speed of life: Interest in food columns surprising

    It was the best of limes; it was the worst of limes. That’s bad, but how does one begin a farewell food column? As many of you may know, I’ve left Portales to take a reporter position at the Rio Rancho Observer. Thanks to those who contributed recipes, made comments or simply read the column, and to the editors who let me write it. Among other things, I’ve learned super glue can seal cut skin, anything goes with peanut butter and people are more interested in food columns than I knew. For those who wondered, yes, I did eat,... Full story

  • Food at the speed of life: Interest in food columns surprising

    It was the best of limes; it was the worst of limes. That’s bad, but how does one begin a farewell food column? As many of you may know, I’ve left Portales to take a reporter position at the Rio Rancho Observer. Thanks to those who contributed recipes, made comments or simply read the column, and to the editors who let me write it. Among other things, I’ve learned super glue can seal cut skin, anything goes with peanut butter and people are more interested in food columns than I knew. For those who wondered, yes, I did eat,... Full story

  • Cannon displays airpower during open house

    Liliana Castillo

    Cannon Connections correspondent: Liliana Castillo Tripp Aragon, 4, sits in the cockpit of a UH-1N Huey during the open house. Benna Sayyed By An estimated 4,000 civilians poured in to Cannon Air Force Base Saturday to get an up-close look at the 27th Special Operations Wing’s airpower and learn about air force operations. Civilians mingled with airmen, learned about and toured various aircraft and watched youngsters enjoy their few minutes as pilot of a static aircraft. “Getting to see the planes up close in person, to see...

  • Cannon displays airpower during open house

    Liliana Castillo

    Cannon Connections correspondent: Liliana Castillo Tripp Aragon, 4, sits in the cockpit of a UH-1N Huey during the open house. Benna Sayyed By An estimated 4,000 civilians poured in to Cannon Air Force Base Saturday to get an up-close look at the 27th Special Operations Wing’s airpower and learn about air force operations. Civilians mingled with airmen, learned about and toured various aircraft and watched youngsters enjoy their few minutes as pilot of a static aircraft. “Getting to see the planes up close in person, to see...

  • Day Trip: Davis Farms Pumpkin Patch

    • Location: 1615 County Road N, Clovis • What activities can you enjoy at this location: The pumpkin patch features a corn maze, hay bale maze, a sea of pumpkins, pumpkin mountain, hay rides and pumpkin and gourd sales. • What ages is this place best suited for?: All ages • Admission prices? $5 • Hours of operation: through Oct. 30, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; Noon to 8 p.m. Saturday; 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday • Contact: 762-2623... Full story

  • Day Trip: Davis Farms Pumpkin Patch

    • Location: 1615 County Road N, Clovis • What activities can you enjoy at this location: The pumpkin patch features a corn maze, hay bale maze, a sea of pumpkins, pumpkin mountain, hay rides and pumpkin and gourd sales. • What ages is this place best suited for?: All ages • Admission prices? $5 • Hours of operation: through Oct. 30, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; Noon to 8 p.m. Saturday; 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday • Contact: 762-2623... Full story

  • Fishing report —

    This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish, 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.... Full story

  • Fishing report —

    This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish, 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....