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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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SANTA ROSA — Patient ball-control on offense and hard-nosed, ball-hawking on defense was the formula Melrose hoped would lead to victory on Friday. In the semifinals of the Lady Lion Classic in Santa Rosa, scores of 6-4 after one quarter and 17-10 after another were firm indications that the Lady Buffaloes got their way as far as tempo was concerned. But the host Lady Lions, leading by scant margins throughout, pulled away at the start of the fourth quarter for a 33-25 win. Melrose (1-6) took its first lead of the night w...
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Senior guard Michael Hicks scored 29 points Friday night to lift 14th-ranked Central Missouri State to a 75-67 victory over Eastern New Mexico University in the first game of the NCAA Division II High Desert Classic at the McDermott Physical Education Center on the campus of UNLV. Hicks led a strong 3-point showing by the Mules (9-1), who finished 9-of-18 from long range. Junior guard Wadale Williams added 10 points for Central Missouri. Junior guard Tristan Largent led the Hounds (4-5) with 18 points, w... Full story
Clovis sophomore Bryce Hill finished with 7 points and 6 assists in Friday's 94-62 win over Moriarty. (CNJ staff photo: Rick White) Cody Thornsbury wasn’t quite sure when he last had the kind of game he had on Friday night — maybe fifth or sixth grade. Suffice it to say, though, it wasn’t quite on this level. Thornsbury, a left-handed junior guard, knocked down 10-of-12 shots from the field, including all five of his 3-point attempts, as Clovis High’s boys ran away to a 94-62 victory over Moriarty in their home opener... Full story
LUBBOCK — Less than a week after the blowing a lead that cost them a 36-game win streak, the Lady Cats almost let a big lead slip away again. Lubbock Coronado cut a 33-17 halftime lead to three points before the Lady Wildcats regained control en route to 81-58 win. “They really battled back from the last loss and battled back from losing a 17-point lead,” Clovis coach Miles Watters said. “Our players said, “We’re not gonna lose tonight.” They put it on their shoulders.” Toward the end of the third quarter, the lead had slippe... Full story
TUCUMCARI — The Elida Lady Tigers overcame a slow start against Class 3A Raton at the Route 66 Tournament Friday to take a 45-28 win and advanced to today’s 6 p.m. championship game in the Route 66 Holiday Tournament against host Tucumcari. “We kind of fell off tonight,” coach Dan Howard said. “There wasn’t much intensity. We woke up and played pretty decent in the second half though.” Leading 17-9 after a sluggish first half, the Lady Tigers opened a 15-point lead by outscoring Raton 12-5 in the third period. Raton matched... Full story
Dora forward Casey O’Connor shoots a jumper over the defense of Farwell post Cotton Sudderth in the first quarter of Friday’s game at Dora. O’Connor had 10 points in Dora’s 65-47 win. (Freedom Newspapers: Kevin Wilson) DORA — The final 4:37 without scoring. Nineteen Coyote turnovers. All in all, it looked like a first half the Dora Coyotes would like to have forgotten. Except for the 15-point lead at the half, that is. Dora had a bad showing in the turnover department with 32 in all, but dominated pretty much every other sta... Full story
Boys Clovis 94, Moriarty 62 Des Moines 91, Grady 67 Dora 65, Farwell 47 Muleshoe 71, Morton 32 Route 66 Holiday Tournament Tucumcari 69, Elida 61 Floyd 42, Mountainview 32 Fort Sumner 59, Dexter 52 Girls Clovis 81, Coronado 58 Farwell 68, Dora 37 Hobbs 42, Portales 41 Lady Lions Classic Fort Sumner 65, Questa 33 Santa Rosa 33, Melrose 25 Route 66 Holiday Tournament Elida 45, Raton 28...
Today’s Focus: “Ms. H” Household members: 4 Children: 2 Special circumstances: “Ms. H’s” husband has been laid off and she is the only person working right now. Her holiday hopes: To find a way to give gifts and a Christmas meal to her children. Clothing needs: Boys pant size 16, boys shirt size 18 to 20, boys shoe size 8 to 9. Girls pant size 18 months, girls shirt size 18 months, girls shoe size 8 to 9. Toys list: A remote-control car and infant toys. The Empty Stocking Fund is a joint effort of the Salvation Army and th... Full story
Tony Parra: PNT Staff Writer Graduation gowns, tassels, honor cords, sashes, camera flashes, but most of all smiles filled up Greyhound Arena as people packed in to watch students march off of the stage armed with their diplomas Saturday morning. There were more than 250 Eastern New Mexico University graduates during the fall of 2005 graduation ceremonies and on Saturday they were recognized by friends, family and ENMU faculty and staff. Some graduates were excited, anxious and proud of this and for one graduate, it was a... Full story
Helena Rodriguez: PNT Staff Writer The Johnson family has a new home for the holidays, thanks to Habitat for Humanity of Roosevelt and Curry counties. On Saturday, Dan Gould, the outgoing construction manager for the Johnson’s three-bedroom, two-bath home at 304 E. Kaywood, presented Amanda and Andy Johnson and their two sons, Christian, 9, and Michael, 2, with the keys to their new home which was built with their own sweat equity and the help of volunteers. “I feel honored and privileged to present the family with the key...
Tony Parra: PNT Staff Writer Fires have destroyed their homes but not their spirits as two Roosevelt County families start from scratch this holiday season with an optimistic attitude. L.A. Davis and his family of Floyd will spend their first Christmas without a home after the Floyd fire on Nov. 30 burned everything to the ground. L.A. Davis, his wife Sarah and their two grandchildren had their house destroyed by the fire. Both boys attend Zia Elementary in Clovis. “We lost everything,” Davis said on Friday. The Davis fam... Full story
Karl Terry: PNT Managing Editor I’ve never had the chance to do it here in Portales, but each Christmas season I set aside one column to help Santa Claus with a few ideas for some of our favorite public figures. Being so close to the news and the newsmakers, I think I can maybe lend jolly old Saint Nick a perspective that might not necessarily come across all the way up at the North Pole. Mr. Claus may know who’s been naughty and nice, but I’ve been making a little list of my own. Let’s start close to home with Portale...
Jim Lee: Local Columnist Eastern New Mexico University presented its semi-annual commencement activities on Saturday at the Greyhound Arena here in Portales. That’s not really big news in a small college town. It’s big news to the new graduates and their families, though. And it should be. These fine people worked hard to get to this big moment in their lives and deserve more credit than they get. In my opinion, some of them deserve an extra serving of recognition. Non-traditional students, affectionately known as non-trads,...
Last weekend’s discovery of a body in a ditch north of Clovis has spurred a series of frightening rumors that spread rapidly through the region's coffee houses and restaurants, via neighborly conversations and water-cooler chitchat. And some of that spilled over into a stream of phone calls to media outlets and local law-enforcement agencies. By midweek, Curry County Undersheriff Doug Bowman said his office had received dozens of calls from area residents with tips related to the slaying. “They’re sending our guys 5,000...
Public Record The following dispositions were recently filed in magistrate court: Phillip Encinias, 25, pleaded no contest to aggravated driving while under the influence, concealing identity, resisting, evading or obstructing an officer, no insurance and open container and is ordered to serve a 365-day sentence (364 days suspended) and two years probation, attend the ASPEN program, attend a M.A.D.D. victim impact panel, complete an alcohol screening, complete 48 hours of community service, install an ignition interlock...
Helena Rodriguez: PNT Staff Writer For 30 years the Garcia family has been making tamales year-round for customers at the two local restaurants they’ve owned, and once a year, this business trade becomes a Christmas tradition and labor of love for their own family and friends. In the weeks before Christmas, sisters Joann Estrada, Gloria Holguin, Eileen Urioste and her daughter, Angela, their sister-in-law Elvia Garcia and cousin Tammy Salas, get together to do the traditional Hispanic holiday wrap – the age-old custom of mak...
Bob Huber: Local Columnist When I was a kid, warnings that I’d better-be-good around Christmas wore me out. At the time I was in the clutches of mid-youth crisis, often waking in the middle of the night thinking, “Being good just doesn’t feel right! I gotta do something ... ROTTEN! That’s when I turned to my guttersnipe friends, most of whom were diagnosed with DLD (Dangerous Levels of Distaste) and told them, “Santa Claus or no Santa Claus, we gotta find something evil to do.” But the next day when I stopped by a friend’s... Full story
Compiled by Mike Jimenez Name: Charlene Hardin Job: Roosevelt County Manager Age: 34 Hometown: Cliff Family: Tommy (spouse), Byron (12-year-old son), Courtney (5-year-old daughter) Q. What do you think of Portales? A. “I think Portales is a great town. The small town atmosphere and people make it a great place to raise a family.” Q. How have your children influenced your life? A. “Oh yes! In every way. I am so lucky to have two wonderful children. Q. Tell us about your spouse. A. “My husband, Tommy, is my best friend....
Sheryl Borden: Creative Living Information on arranging fresh cut flowers and fitting patterns will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at noon Tuesday and 2 p.m. Saturday. “Creative Living” airs on public broadcasting station, KENW-TV, from Eastern New Mexico University in Portales. Jill Slater is with the California Cut Flower Commission located in Watsonville, California. She will discuss the do’s and don’ts for people who want to be their own “home” flor...
Club Notes East Valley View East Valley View Club met at Golden Acres Center Wednesday for its Christmas luncheon and party. Rose Johns opened the meeting by calling for the minutes and treasurer’s report which were read and approved. Several Christmas poems were read. Helen Jones read the story of Silent Night. Then the group sang Silent Night together. Helen told of visiting the place in Austria where the song was written. Other poems read were: The Bells, read by Shrie McCollum; Jesus Means My Christmas Tree, read by Fern...
Editor’s Note: More letters to Santa Claus will be featured next week. Letters are not edited. Sent in to the News-Tribune Dear Santa, My name is Cree Barber. I am 3 years old. I would like a gumball machine and a new robot. Please bring my mommy a teddy bear and my daddy tools. My friend Shelby needs a new snowman. I will leave you milk and cookies. Love, Cree Dear Santa, I have been a good girl. I do not want a lot. I want a Holiday Barbie, some American Girl doll clothes, some things for Coconut the dog, a veterinary s...
The following criminal dispositions were recently filed in the Ninth Judicial District Court: • Johnny E. Fulgham, 52, pled guilty to possession of a controlled substance, tampering with evidence, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving under the influence of liquor or drugs (first offense) and is ordered to serve 18 months imprisonment followed by 18 months supervised probation, pay all fines and fees and allow an ignition interlock device to be installed on any vehicle he may drive. His imprisonment sentence was s...
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports: At 7:45 a.m. Wednesday police responded to the scene of a two-car accident at the intersection of Echols and 21st streets. A 38-year-old driver was ticketed after her vehicle stopped at a stop sign on Echols Street, proceeded onto 21st Street, and struck a vehicle driven by a 16-year-old. The 16-year-old driver was not cited. ••• At 8 a.m. Wednesday police responded to a residence on the 600 block of 13th Street in refer...
Local found guilty of arson, cruelty A jury found Dayna Kendall, 27, guilty Friday of arson, child abuse, extreme cruelty to animals and attempted fraud of more than $2,500, according to a release from the 9th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Officers determined Kendall set numerous locations of her home on fire in May 2004, which killed a dog, two cats and endangered the lives of her children, the release said. The District Attorney’s office argued Kendall set her home on fire to collect money through an insurance cla...
Jill Evans is congratulated after receiving her degree at Saturday’s Eastern New Mexico University fall graduation ceremony. (Freedom Newspapers: Kevin Wilson) PORTALES — Graduation gowns, tassels, honor cords, sashes, camera flashes, but most of all smiles filled up Greyhound Arena during Saturday’s fall graduation ceremonies. Former Clovis High basketball and football standout Irshaun Pinckney was among the more than 250 students who received their bachelor’s or master’s degree. Pinckney, who played basketball at ENMU from...
