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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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John Billingsley is 1st vice chairman of the Republican Party of New Mexico. Here's a snippet from his recent column on post-election strategy: Election Day was a tough one for Republicans. It was tough for our candidates, our volunteers and Gov. Martinez. Despite an investment of nearly $3 million by the governor and her related political action committees, a well-funded U.S. Senate race and an active GOP Victory operation, let's not fool ourselves; the Republican Party frankly got wiped out. Although Republicans had a net...
Being libertarian isn't all fun and games. We are not necessarily the "party crowd" we are sometimes made out to be. While some libertarians are undoubtedly that way, as are many non-libertarians, it certainly isn't a given. Libertarianism is not about taking liberties, but about respecting the liberty of others to do as they wish with their own life as long as they are not stealing or attacking. Many, perhaps most, libertarians have very ordinary personal lives. Some may never shoot or own a gun, may never smoke marijuana re...
The trial of a Portales man being charged with murder in connection with an April 2011 shooting death that was scheduled for Monday has been canceled, according to 9th Judicial District Attorney Matthew Chandler. Chandler declined to comment on the reason the trial was canceled. Jorge Alonso Quinonez-Hernandez, 22, and two other men were arrested last year in connection with the shooting death of 25-year-old Jose Alfredo Charize Montoya. Alberto Ramirez, 18, and Erik Pina, 17, were also charged with murder related to...
Amidst the loud chatter and the aroma of turkey and stuffing, Paul Mefford sat grateful with a smile you could spot from a mile away. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Mikayla Ferrell, left, and Kambrilyn Eppinger color Thanksgiving pictures at the Portales Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Ferrell and Eppinger are both part of military families and they volunteered to serve others a Thanksgiving meal because they feel it's important to give back to the community. Mefford wasn't just grateful he was enjoying a free...
I can't help but notice that a crisis brings about prayer regardless of a catastrophe. I heard no complaints about praying in public when 9/11 happened. I think prayer is vital to us any time. In the tumultuous times of adversity, prayer and trust are so important. Mankind cannot save itself. Man is only a mortal being, but with God, "all things are possible" (Matthew 19:26.) I am thankful for those who pray for others. In the midst of an illness or an emergency many cannot pray for themselves. God's wisdom and strength are...
Roosevelt General Hospital now has the ability to transport medical patients by air after signing a contract with Tristate CareFlight, an organization operating across five states. "A couple of their officials came forward and approached us saying they wanted to expand their air care services in New Mexico," said RGH administrator Larry Leaming, who had never considered bringing flight care to Portales before he was approached by FlightCare. "To actually come to a rural community like Roosevelt County is unusual," he said. "I...
The deadline for area high school seniors to apply for Daniels Scholarships to be awarded in 2013 is Nov. 29, according to a Daniels Fund press release. High school seniors in New Mexico who demonstrate character, leadership and service are encouraged to apply for the Daniels Scholarship Program. Each year, approximately 250 new Daniels Scholars are selected from among thousands who apply, according to the press release. The reward of being selected for the program is the opportunity to obtain a four-year college education...
OK, so this is probably the firefighter groupie coming out in me, but I would like encourage all of Roosevelt County residents to go support our Portales firefighters on Dec. 2 as they play a basketball game against the Clovis Fire Department to raise funds for Rooney and Moon's Secret Santa program. I want all of you to become hard-core basketball fans for one day and go scream your heads off at Portales High in encouragement and be annoyingly zealous and supportive. And firefighters, start your daily jogging and push-ups....
• Today's focus: Family A • Household members: 7 • Children: 4 • Special circumstances: This family has been working hard taking care of a sick mother (grandmother). Due to the time that it takes to take care of her mother, the mother of the family has been unable to work. The husband is the only one working. • Clothing needs: Girls size 10, shoe size 3; girls size 12, shoe size 3; boys size 10, shoe size 2; boys size 9-12 months. • Toys list: Two girls, 10, CD players and anything dealing with music; boy, 7, bicycle or...
Tech Sgt. Norris Robbins, originally from Birmingham, Ala., serves as a recruiter for the U.S. Air Force in the Clovis area. He has served in the Air Force for 14 years and has experience in logistics, equipment management, mobility and flight-line work. He has deployed overseas to Iraq several times and has served at bases in Osan, Korea, Texas, Florida and Idaho. Robbins How did your career bring you to Clovis? I wanted a change in my career. Before I became a recruiter, I...
It's hard to take seriously the thousands of people who have signed a petition urging Texas to amicably divorce the rest of the union. Even in the fiercely independent Lone Star State, this idea is roadkill. While the signatories are exercising their right to free speech, this idea is just plumb screwy and an odd rejection of basic American principles. Besides, as in any divorce, shouldn't we worry about the children? The Texas petition says the United States is suffering from economic troubles stemming from the federal...
