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Several random observations recently have tickled my funny bone (starting with the struggle whether to spell funny bone, funnybone, funny-bone or funniebone). Here they are in random order. A television station I used to watch always announced the lotto numbers by saying "And now here's tonight's lotto numbers in random order." If they weren't random wouldn't that be a pretty rigged lotto? On the phone the other day I got tapped into a phone system that supplied news or maybe it was trivia for me while on hold. That wasn't...
December for most people signifies Christmas. But for a little more than 200 Eastern New Mexico University students, the month marked a grand achievement in their life. ENMU held their 123rd Commencement Convocation Saturday morning in Greyhound Arena. The arena seats were filled with families and friends of graduates beaming with pride for their loved ones accomplishments. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Graduates clap as they prepare to turn their tassels signifying the next chapter of their lives Saturday at... Full story
Rick Mayo is an artist whose roots extend back to a small town in Maine where his drawings on school property once gained the admiration of his classmates and approval of his teacher. Benna Sayyed: CNJ staff photo Rick Mayo uses an air brush to paint a design on a leather jacket at his shop in West Clovis. His hometown school did not offer art class so, Mayo took it upon himself to study various forms of art and artists. In high school he sketched caricatures of his friends... Full story
American Legion Auxiliary The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 25 held a Blue Star Service Banner Ceremony Nov. 28 at Post 25 to honor and recognize two members who have family members currently serving in the Armed Forces. The unit presented banners to Irene Rodriguez and Virginia Wymore. Rodriguez has a son serving in the U.S. Army currently stationed at Fort Campbell, Ky. Wymore is a Paid Up For Life member, whose husband and four children have served in the Naval Reserves, Air Force, Coast Guard Reserves and Navy. Unit 25... Full story
The gift that keeps on giving ... every gift begins with Kaye's ... the store for all your holiday needs....the slogans just keep on hitting us at this time of year, don't they? Sure, I've altered some of the words used, but you get the idea. For the good news in this week's column, we want to focus on the truth behind your gift giving. Why do you give, and how do you select the appropriate gift? Small business Saturday may have been a good place to start. Though the day itself is past, the businesses which are featured...
La Casa Senior Center 1120 Cameo St., Clovis Monday: 1 p.m., bingo and refreshments at Los Abuelitos, Portales Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. board of director's meeting; 10:30 a.m. indoor exercise; 1 p.m. bingo and refreshments Wednesday: 10:30 a.m. indoor exercise; 11:30 a.m. birthday luncheon and cake; 1 p.m. bingo and refreshments Thursday: 10:30 a.m. indoor exercise; 1 p.m. Loteria (Spanish bingo) and refreshments Friday: 10:30 a.m. indoor exercise Daily: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily activities, quilting and sewing, coffee and socializing,...
Information on decorating handmade cards, incorporating vellum into a background, and preparing healthy mini meals will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and noon on Thursday. (All times are Mountain.) Author and designer, Laura West Kong will show how to use fusible web and cotton fabric to decorate handmade cards. She says you can use a pattern or learn to cut freehand shapes, and then have fun embellishing them with no-sew pen stitching. Her book is titled Fast Fun & Easy Fabric Cover-Button...
The following books are available at Clovis-Carver Public Library "The First 20 Minutes: Surprising Science Reveals How We Can Exercise Better, Train Smarter, Live Longer" by Gretchen Reynolds reveals surprising answers about how often we should exercise, how long workouts should be, how to avoid injury, and how to find the right form, routine, and equipment for our goals. "15 Seconds" by Andrew Gross shows what can happen when an innocent man is framed for murder, as surgeon Henry Steadman becomes the prime suspect in the...
During this year's Portales Public Library sale, I purchased 40 books for $2, including "The Osama bin Laden I Know" by Peter L. Bergen. It is a compilation of first-hand accounts from friends and foes who knew the terrorist. After finishing the 444-page tome, my sense that bin Laden got what he deserved was only strengthened. While, in the beginning, the egomaniac may have had some legitimate grievances with historical American actions in the Arab world, in the end his purpose devolved into a never-ending cycle of...
Clovis elementary schools Monday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. Lunch — Chicken nuggets, green beans, grape tomatoes, chilled peaches, whole wheat roll. Tuesday: Breakfast — Pancake sausage on a stick. Lunch — Hamburger on a bun, baked French fries, leafy green lettuce, tomato, delicious apple. Wednesday: Breakfast — Sausage biscuit. Lunch — Soft taco w/salsa, Spanish rice, seasoned pinto beans, romaine lettuce, tomato, fruit juice. Thursday: Breakfast — Mini pancakes. Lunch — Roasted turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, seas... Full story
Monday Winter Wonderland — 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Portales Senior Center. Information: 356-8741. Tuesday Jack Frost — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library. Books n' Babies program. Information: 356-3940. Holiday Cards for the Troops — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library. Children 9 to 12 years old. Information: 356-3940. Winter Wonderland — 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Portales Senior Center. Information: 356-8741. Wednesday Winter Wonderland — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library. Preschool story time. Information: 356-3940. Alzheimer's "Savvy Ca... Full story
Portales police, sheriff and fire call logs: Thursday 10:30 a.m.: Caller reported a fire alarm was activated, 1400 block of South Avenue M. 10:45 a.m.: Caller requested to speak to an officer about a previous matter, 700 block of West 18th Street. 10:59 a.m.: Caller requested to speak to an officer about a civil matter, 1300 block of Brazos. 11:09 a.m.: Caller requested to speak to an officer in reference to her child, 500 block of South Roosevelt Road V. 11:21 a.m.: Caller reported having a problem with her neighbor's dog,...
Dozens of individuals and businesses across Clovis and Portales are baking and gathering cookies to give to single airmen for Christmas. The first sergeants of Cannon Air Force Base have once again asked Cannon families and personnel to donate cookies to provide for the 700 single airmen on the base, which is up from 500 last year. "I know from single airmen on the base that this is very significant for them and means a lot to them," said Susan Sackett, a military dependent with the Cannon Chapel Women's Group, who coordinate... Full story
- Today's focus: Family W - Household members: 2 - Children: 1 - Special circumstances: The mother is a single mother and suffers from Lupus which usually is bad between Oct. and January. This has made it very hard for her to provide her daughter with a good Christmas for the last three years. - Clothing needs: Girls size 10, shoe size 2 1/2. - Toys list: Girl, 8, any kind of Barbie or Barbie Doll House. - Who's helped: Around 350 families who've asked the Salvation Army to help make Christmas special. - Donations: The...
The Portales News-Tribune offers this space for community events. To submit or change an announcement, contact the Editorial Department at 356-4481 several days in advance. For Sunday's paper, items must be submitted by mid-day Wednesday. Please keep submissions brief and to the point as space is limited. Sunday Blackwater Draw Museum — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Details: 562-2202. Blackwater Draw Archaeological Site — Call 356-5235 for special tours. Good Gospel Singing — 2-4 p.m. Memorial Build...
Clovis elementary schools Monday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. Lunch — Chicken nuggets, green beans, grape tomatoes, chilled peaches, whole wheat roll. Tuesday: Breakfast — Pancake sausage on a stick. Lunch — Hamburger on a bun, baked French fries, leafy green lettuce, tomato, delicious apple. Wednesday: Breakfast — Sausage biscuit. Lunch — Soft taco w/salsa, Spanish rice, seasoned pinto beans, romaine lettuce, tomato, fruit juice. Thursday: Breakfast — Mini pancakes. Lunch — Roasted turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, seas...
Clovis elementary schools Monday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. Lunch — Chicken nuggets, green beans, grape tomatoes, chilled peaches, whole wheat roll. Tuesday: Breakfast — Pancake sausage on a stick. Lunch — Hamburger on a bun, baked French fries, leafy green lettuce, tomato, delicious apple. Wednesday: Breakfast — Sausage biscuit. Lunch — Soft taco w/salsa, Spanish rice, seasoned pinto beans, romaine lettuce, tomato, fruit juice. Thursday: Breakfast — Mini pancakes. Lunch — Roasted turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, seas... Full story
EL PASO — Texas-El Paso used a balanced attack and an early 13-0 run to cruise to a 71-34 victory over Eastern New Mexico in women's basketball on Saturday. The Miners (8-1), members of Conference USA, got 14 points from freshman guard/forward Irene Gari of Spain and 11 points from sophomore guard Chrshauna Parker, who went 5-for-5 from the field. All 10 players who saw action scored for UTEP, including four others with at least eight points. El Paso native Alexa Candelaria came off the bench to lead the Zias (0-7) with 10 p... Full story
DIMMITT, Texas — The young Portales Lady Rams squad has begun turning some heads. Portales dominated from the get-go on Saturday and routed host Dimmitt 59-38 to take third-place in the Lady Bobcats' 12-team invitational. Sophomore McKenzie Bucksath poured in a personal best 15 point, leading four players in double figures for the Lady Rams (3-1), who won twice on Thursday before losing to Littlefield 40-37 in Friday's semifinals. "We got off to a really good start," PHS coach Clay Stout said. "We played extremely sharp in t...
This Christmas season of giving is exemplified by God's gift to mankind, his son Jesus. Like many readers, we too enjoy learning of many worthy opportunities around the region for you to emulate His generosity. One such opportunity we ask you to consider donating money to is the Empty Stocking Fund. The Salvation Army conducts this campaign between Thanksgiving and Christmas every year, in partnership with the Portales News-Tribune and the Clovis News Journal. This annual endeavor provides gifts, including toys and clothes,...
It is just a couple of weeks before Christmas and we are all grateful for the season. For this brief time we can shed our concerns, bask in the holiday spirit. It is the one time of year we can relax and forget our woes. As 2012 nears the end of her flight, much like a 727 trying to land in 100 mph winds, your humble correspondent has put his worries behind him. Like, as a young friend of mine would say, I am totally not worried. Except for the fact I am heading for a fiscal cliff. I don't even know what to wear. An inner... Full story
On Nov. 28, Animal Control Officer Roy Marcum was shot and killed in the line of duty at a Galt, Calif., home that was supposed to be vacant due to a foreclosure and eviction the day prior. Having lived in Galt for many years, this story caught my attention. The first thought that came to mind, yet again, is why aren't we providing our animal control officers with bulletproof vests? Many newspaper commenters throughout the region asked that question and also took it one step further to inquire about firearms. ACOs are rarely...
Clovis is an interesting place. There aren't very many trees, the terrain is about as flat as can be, the elevation is over 4,000 feet and when it comes down to it not very many people live here. All these factors combined make for an incredible opportunity, the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the night sky. All my life I grew up in midst of large urban populations. Looking up to the sky at night meant seeing a hazy light polluted brown expanse with maybe a couple of bats flying by. Although I could see the moon most night...
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — The 27th Special Operations Wing welcomed Chief Master Sgt. William Turner, Air Force Special Operations Command command chief, during his visit to Cannon Air Force Base Nov. 26 thru 29. U.S. Air Force photo: Airman 1st Class Eboni Reece U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. William Turner, Air Force Special Operations Command command chief, speaks to students in the Airman Leadership School at Cannon Air Force Base. Turner met with several squadrons and professional organizations during his visit to the w...
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — Col. Buck Elton, 27th Special Operations Wing commander, presented an Airman from Cannon Air Force Base with an unexpected Stripe for Exceptional Performers promotion. U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Jette Carr U.S. Air Force Col. Buck Elton, 27th Special Operations Wing commander, and Col. David Piech, 27th Special Operations Mission Support Group commander, present Staff Sgt. Brandon Pfannenstiel, 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, with a c...
