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My turn: Smart aleck valentines available

You can order my new batch of Valentine’s Day cards at SmartAleckSloan.com Here are the fronts and backs: • “You are the Super Bowl of women — The hype is...

Portales city council ward D candidate Q&A

Candidates for the Ward D city council seat were asked four questions. Answers were limited to 240 words on the first question and 120 words per question thereafter and edited for...

Clovis native selected as San Angelo interim city manager

Clovis native Michael Dane was named Tuesday as interim city manager of San Angelo, Texas. Dane became San Angelo’s director of finance in August 1998. Located southeast of...

In search of ponies: Family faced tough decision to stomach

At one time or another, most of us have played those hypothetical question games, you know, the ones where you imagine what historical figures you would invite to dinner if you...

McGee: Much better to be right than happy

A left turn on a red light is when you turn left from a one-way street on to another one-way street flowing in the direction of your turn. Recently, in another state, I did one....

Friday morning briefing: Name a long-necker, Valentine fun and Tyson goes down

Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing. Name the giraffe The deadline for submitting a name for Clovis’ new baby giraffe is fast approaching...

Latest ENMU production takes satirical look at a young couple’s life

Eastern New Mexico University’s latest theatrical production is full of laughs, according to the show’s cast and crew, despite matters that wouldn’t be funny in...

Revenues up at some entertainment venues

Clovis Civic Center and Curry County Events Center saw increased revenues over the past two years. This is good news to City Commissioner Bobby Sandoval, who said entertainment...

My turn: Mixing up routine good for morale

I’ve found myself “getting back into the game” again with certain activities lately. I’ve started two-stepping again, playing pool, and this weekend,...

Portales city council ward B candidate Q&A

Candidates for the Ward B city councilor seat were asked four questions. Answers were limited to 240 words on the first question and 120 words per question thereafter and edited...

Meetings watch: Eastern Plains Council of Governments

The Eastern Plains Council of Governments met Wednesday morning at the Tucumcari Convention Center. During the meeting: • EPCOG Director Sandy Chancey discussed several items...

Portales man facing drunken driving charge

A Portales man was arrested Wednesday for driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, after crashing his truck into three vehicles on South Avenue K. The 1995 GMC...

Meetings watch: Eastern Plains Council of Governments

The Eastern Plains Council of Governments met Wednesday morning at the Tucumcari Convention Center. During the meeting: • EPCOG Director Sandy Chancey discussed several items...

God’s valentine come in form of Bible

Remember when you received all of those wonderful valentines in grade school? You carefully read each one noting with great eagerness the sender’s signature. What about...

Ute water project receives $1 million

WASHINGTON -- The Ute Water pipeline project has received $1 million from the Department of Interior, according to a news release from U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M.The money will go...

Thursday morning briefing: A video game and a Valentine dance

Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing. Video game of the week Our own video game guru Jenna Zamie’s pick for the week: Game: Final Fantasy...

Officials looking into vehicle fire

Portales firefighters and police officers responded to a vehicle fire at 7:44 p.m. Tuesday on Community Way, according to Portales Police Department officials. A Ford Explorer...

ENMU briefs —�Feb. 9

ENMU reaching out to troops Eastern New Mexico University students and employees are reaching out to U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan with a care package campaign to let the...

Business briefs — Feb. 9

Chamber holding ribbon cutting The Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce will be having a ribbon cutting Saturday for the grand opening of Laser Cosmetics’ new Portales...

Portales police now say HomeServe legit

Contrary to a press release issued by the Portales Police Department earlier this week, HomeServe USA is a legitimate business, according to company Senior Vice President Myles...

My turn: Science fair judging can be simplified

Science fair season is upon us, and I am sure ours is not the only home sporting a wobbling tri-fold board and a hastily-constructed hypothesis. Due to my inability to say no, I...

Wednesday morning briefing: Brunch with a star and clockless casinos

Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Wednesday briefing. Brunch with a star Eastern New Mexico University is holding a brunch Feb. 18 to honor Lone Star Conference...

Signman Signs selected for award

The Small Business Development Center at Clovis Community College considered more than a dozen of its numerous clients for the 2012 Success Client award. The one selected had all...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Meetings watch: Portales City Council

The Portales City Council met Tuesday evening and took the following action: • Approved a proclamation declaring Feb. 14, 2012 as TRIO Day in Portales. • Heard a...

Drought may break over summer

Relief from the state’s extended drought may come this summer, weather experts say. The La Nina weather pattern, responsible for the hot, dry conditions, developed in 2010...

Police blotter — Feb. 8

Samplings of calls made to Portales law enforcement, according to police reports: Friday • At 3:30 a.m., an officer responded to a convenience store on Second Street in...

Community development director resigning

The Roosevelt County Community Development Corp. will move forward despite losing its community development director of four years, according to community development board member...

Meetings watch: County commission

At the Roosevelt County Commission meeting Tuesday in the county courthouse, commissioners: • Approved a petition to close portions of Roosevelt County Roads AV, 1N and 3N...

My turn: Father knows best

I was in Houston away at school when the San Francisco Giants won the World Series. The day after we snatched the title in Game 5, I woke up and put on my San Francisco Giants...

Tuesday morning briefing: Talent in Texico and Beatlemania sweeps America

Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing. Movie for teens The teen program at 4:30 p.m. Thursday in the Portales Public Library is the movie “Real...

Meetings watch: County commission

The following items will be on the agenda for the Roosevelt County Commission meeting at 9 a.m. today in the county courthouse: An update from Cannon Air Force Base staff....

My turn: Old hermit's treasure was hidden

Robbery was immediately suspected as the motive for the 1951 slaying of Old Josh Blocher. The hermit who started the community of Progress, located between Muleshoe and Farwell,...

PHS media arts class growing

Portales High School officials think basketball games could just be the beginning for its media arts class. The class did its fifth broadcast of the semester of Ram and Lady Ram...

Police warn of mail scam

According to a Portales Police Department press release, an offer being made to Portales homeowners by mail from HomeServe USA Repair Management Corp. for water service line...

Dora new — Feb. 7

Basketball schedule Today: Dora vs. Tatum, junior varsity games begin at 4 p.m. Both gyms will be used for junior varsity games.Dora JV and Varsity host Tatum at 4 p.m., using...

Elida news —�Feb. 7

Sports schedule Tuesday: Basketball, Grady at Elida, junior high girls and boys. Parent’s Night. Games begin at 4 p.m. Tuesday: Basketball, Elida varsity teams at Roy,...

Meetings watch: City council

The following items will be on the agenda today at the Portales City Council meeting at 7 p.m. in city hall: • Proclamation declaring Feb. 14 as TRIO Day in Portales. •...

Monday morning briefing: Help for fire victims and a slight chance of snow

Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing. Fire victims Donations are needed for 12 families left homeless by a recent fire at Clovis Apartments. Money is...

Senior happenings —Feb. 5

La Casa Senior Center 1120 Cameo St., Clovis Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Dance at Friendship Center, Clovis. Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Workshop for Veterans...

Police blotter — Feb. 5

Samplings of recent calls made to Portales law enforcement, according to police reports: Saturday, Jan. 28 At 3:02 p.m., police units were dispatched to west 18th Street in...

My turn: Cowboys loyalty part of childhood

Since I grew up in legendary Cowboys quarterback "Dandy" Don Meredith's hometown of Mt. Vernon, Texas, and hauled hay for his parents, it is illegal for me not to...

CHS student facing assault charge

A Clovis High student was arrested Thursday for assaulting a school security officer, according to incident report from the Clovis Police Department. According to the report: l...

ENMU spring enrollment sets record

For the first time in its history, Eastern New Mexico University’s enrollment for a spring semester has surpassed 5,000 students. At 5,084 students for the semester, the...

McGee: Faded denim not enough to get hot dates

I ran across an article the other day that told of the clothing industry shying away from buying denim things that had been sandblasted. Sandblasting gives that “worn...

City announces giraffe naming contest

The city of Clovis announced Friday a contest to name the giraffe born Jan. 25 in the Hillcrest Park Zoo. The Parks and Recreation Department is accepting suggestions via mail to...

In search of ponies: Dogs divided on candidates

There’s unrest around my place. My girl can do it on her own and would rather take it upon herself to get what she needs than rely on the household. If she’s hungry,...

Press release: ENMU sets record spring enrollment

PORTALES—For the first time in its history, Eastern New Mexico University’s enrollment for a spring semester has surpassed 5,000 with 5,084 students. This...

Rural refinance program to launch

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will launch a single family housing guaranteed rural refinance pilot program in New Mexico to help rural borrowers refinance their mortgages,...

Friday morning briefing: Certified, all about trains and the day the music died

Good morning a welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Friday briefing. Certified Curry County’s Chief Deputy Clerk Beni Dampier has earned her certificate as a New Mexico...