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1-30 Saturday area prep roundup
January 30th, 2010
Boys
• The Texico Wolverines opened District 6-2A play with a 74-47 thumping of host Tucumcari.
Senior forward Seth Bailey scored 23 points for the Wolverines (17-1...
Lady Cats motor past Goddard, 71-17
January 30th, 2010
ROSWELL — Clovis High girls coach Jeff Reed knew his team would have Roswell Goddard overmatched when the Lady Wildcats ran over the Lady Rockets 65-6 in summer league play.
Since then...
Police: Man tried hiding dope after crashing on I-40
January 30th, 2010
An El Paso, Texas man was charged with felony drug distribution Friday after New Mexico State Police say he tried to stash more than 200 pounds of marijuana under an overpass on Interstate 40 near...
Press Release: Champion bull rider in Clovis
January 30th, 2010
Tuff Hedeman is coming to Clovis!! For One night Only!! On Saturday , February 6th, at 7:30 p.m., at the Curry County Events Center, Tuff Hedeman 4-Time World Champion Bull Rider...
Lady Rams cruise past Dexter
January 30th, 2010
DEXTER — The Portales Lady Rams were expecting a challenge Saturday against Dexter. What they got instead was a laugher.
Portales rolled to a 22-4 lead after one quarter and handed the...
Prep basketball scoreboard — Jan. 30
January 30th, 2010
Boys
Non-district
Melrose 78, Gateway Christian 51
Tatum 39, Floyd 36
District 6-2A
Texico 74, Tucumcari 47
District 4-1A
Lady Cats, Texico to play tonight; CCS games postponed
January 30th, 2010
The Clovis High girls basketball team will finally get to play tonight after the first two games of a three-game weekend stretch were postponed.
The Lady Wildcats (14-4) will travel to winle...
Busy Saturday ahead for prep basketball teams
January 29th, 2010
Today will be a busy one for area high school basketball teams, with a possibility of 18 games on the card.
Clovis High’s girls are slated to visit Roswell Goddard in a 7 p.m. game. La...
Friday's weather postponements
January 29th, 2010
Scheduled basketball games postponed and/or canceled include Clovis High's girls game against Artesia and District 3-1A doubleheaders between Dora and Floyd and Elida and Melrose. Porta...
Weather could delay deliveries
January 28th, 2010
The region’s severe winter snow and ice storm could delay when your Friday morning newspaper will be delivered — by up to a day.
Road conditions will dictate when our independent...
Thursday school cancellations
January 28th, 2010
The following are closed Thursday due to the winter storm:
Closed:
Clovis Christian Schools
Clovis Municipal Schools
Clovis Community College (day & evening c...
Muleshoe plans to install turf, upgrade track and stadium
January 27th, 2010
The Muleshoe Independent School District never felt an obligation to make the switch to an artificial surface on its football stadium. It just saw an opportunity.
The turf is part of a $2.6...
Press release: Mesalands dean's list
January 27th, 2010
Fall semester dean’s list at Mesalands
Mesalands Community College is proud to announce the dean's honor roll for fall 2009. The dean's list is announced as...
Cats rout Artesia, improve to 10-8
January 26th, 2010
ARTESIA — The Clovis High boys had their second consecutive blowout win Tuesday night.
Breathers have been few and far between, but the Wildcats (10-8) jumped on Artesia for a 29-13 le...
Lady Rams open district with easy win
January 26th, 2010
RUIDOSO — The Portales Lady Rams held Ruidoso to seven field goals Tuesday night and cruised to a 43-17 victory over the Lady Warriors in the District 4-3A opener for both teams.
Sopho...
1-27 School menus
January 26th, 2010
Tucumcari
Thursday
Breakfast: Sausage & biscuit sandwich, juice, milk
Lunch: Pepperoni pizza, garden salad w/ ranch dressing, frozen fruit bars, milk.
Monday
...
1-27 Senior menus
January 26th, 2010
The following are the lunch menus for Thursday – Feb. 3rd for the Tucumcari Senior Center.
Thursday
Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, green beans, wheat roll and margarine, strawber...
1-27 Police blotter
January 26th, 2010
The following is a sampling of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.
Friday
• At 12:59 a.m., an officer reporte...
Friendly service appreciated
January 26th, 2010
Although I always prefer to shop at home, I sometimes can't find a few things here and am apt to head to Clovis two or three times a year. The drive is usually pleasant, and the change of scene bri...
Prep scoreboard — Jan. 26
January 26th, 2010
Boys
Clovis 78, Artesia 43
Lovington 44, Portales 33
Fort Sumner 73, Dora 57
Melrose 46, Floyd 30
Farwell 54, Olton 52
Bovina 58, Springlake-Earth 5...
Burch brings new ideas
January 26th, 2010
Tucumcari High School students were visited by “Rattler Man” during Friday’s homecoming pep rally.
Rattler Man told the students how he was going to bring a lot of changes...
God’s light eliminates fear of dark
January 26th, 2010
When Jesus was transfigured, his clothes became a dazzling white (Mark 9: 2-8). There are some interesting facts concerning light and dark or black and white.
First, white is the combination...
Press release: Rep. Roch proposes greater role for landowners in renew...
January 26th, 2010
SANTA FE - State Representative Dennis Roch (R-Tucumcari) introduced House Bill 104 this week in an effort to increase the input of landowners in the renewable energy industry.
“With t...
1-27 Obituaries
January 26th, 2010
Adelina Moya
Adelina Moya, 83, died on Sunday, Jan. 24 2010, in Albuquerque. She was born Oct. 14, 1926, in Newkirk. Survivors include her daughters Aneda Boylan, Dora Maes, Imogene Easte,...
1-23 CHS/Artesia boys basketball capsule
January 25th, 2010
Clovis (9-8) at Artesia (10-8)
7 p.m. today
Radio: KCLV-AM 1240, KRMQ-FM 101.5.
Coaches: Clovis, J.D. Isler, ninth season. Artesia, Ike Montoya, fif...
PHS squads face district foes tonight
January 25th, 2010
After seeing their home game against Ruidoso postponed twice last week, the Portales Rams face a stiff challenge tonight as they try to get back into the District 4-3A race.
Portales hosts L...
Cats roll past Goddard
January 23rd, 2010
ROSWELL — Senior post Logan Turnbow scored 16 points and senior guard Marcus Slocum added 15 Saturday night as Clovis High’s boys got back on the winning track with a 72-36 rout of Rosw...
1-23 Saturday area prep basketball roundup
January 23rd, 2010
Boys
• Senior forward Seth Bailey scored 26 points and Texico dominated the middle two quarters Saturday night to beat the Floyd Broncos 62-51 at Texico.
Bailey wen...
1/23 Saturday area prep scoreboard
January 23rd, 2010
BoysClovis 72, Roswell Goddard 36Ruidoso at Portales, ppd.Texico 62, Floyd 51Fort Sumner 58, Dexter 50Clovis Christian 52, San Jon 40GirlsTex...
Lady Rams hammer winless Goddard again
January 22nd, 2010
ROSWELL — For the Portales girls Friday night, it was second song, same as the first.
The Lady Rams, who blistered overmatched Roswell Goddard 51-10 at home on Saturday, cruised again...
1-22 Friday area girls basketball roundup
January 22nd, 2010
• Muleshoe snapped a five-game losing streak with a 62-47 win at home over Tulia in District 2-2A. Guard Sarah Johnson scored a career-best 31 points for the Lady Mules (7-18, 1-4 distr...
1-22 Friday area boys basketball roundup
January 22nd, 2010
• Senior post Dax Moyer scored 21 points and Fort Sumner held off a Melrose rally for a 48-46 win in District 3-1A at Fort Sumner.
Sophomore guard Skylar McMath added 10 p...
Prep scoreboard — Jan. 22
January 22nd, 2010
Boys
Espanola Valley 71, Clovis 67
Texico 64, Eunice 31
Dora 49, Elida 43
Fort Sumner 48, Melrose 46
Farwell 79, Bovina 50
Muleshoe 70, Tulia 38...
Weather changes sports schedule
January 22nd, 2010
Inclement weather has changed weekend basketball games for Portales and Clovis teams.
The Milk Cow Classic, which included the Clovis, Roswell, Moriarty and Rio Rancho girls, has been resche...
Rams set to battle Warriors
January 21st, 2010
The Portales Rams are behind the 8-ball in District 4-3A.
Coming off a 53-50 loss to New Mexico Military in their district opener on Tuesday at Roswell, the Rams (7-9) return home tonight to...
Freedom, creditors reach bankruptcy deal
January 21st, 2010
WILMINGTON, Del. — A federal bankruptcy court judge Thursday approved a deal between Freedom Communications, its unsecured creditors and its lenders that could allow the company to emerge fro...
Tuesday area prep basketball roundup
January 19th, 2010
Girls
• Sudan hit 10 3-pointers, including four by Danielle Logan, and handed Farwell its first District 5-1A loss in a 56-36 verdict at Farwell.
The Lady Blue (19-4, 3-1...
NMMI hands Rams first district loss in three seasons
January 19th, 2010
ROSWELL — A fast start wasn’t enough for the Portales Rams.
New Mexico Military overcame a 21-9 deficit at the end of the first quarter Tuesday night to hand the Rams their first...
Honor rolls
January 19th, 2010
Tucumcari
4.0 or higher
Seniors: Samantha Bauler, Jeffery Bray, Cole Cooper, Christy Kincade, Misty Kincade, Dedra Lopez, Kristen Rich, Casey Romero
Juniors:Taylor Atwood,Holly...
1-20 School menus
January 19th, 2010
Tucumcari
Thursday
Breakfast: Pancake on a stick, fruit, milk
Lunch: Pizza, garden salad w/ ranch dressing, fruited jell-o, milk.
Friday
Breakfast: Breakfast pizz...
1-20 senior menus
January 19th, 2010
The following are the lunch menus for Thursday – Jan. 27th for the senior center.
Thursday
Baked pork chops, stuffing, parmesan potato rounds, carrots, cottage cheese, milk
...
Local business' complaints due to dispute with Albuquerque company
January 19th, 2010
A Tucumcari playground equipment builder who came under fire over consumer complaints said much of the problem stems from a dispute with an Albuquerque company with a similar product.
Dome C...
1-20 Our Page
January 19th, 2010
Louie Molinas Jr. and Sandra Anaya have announced their engagement. Louie is the son of Tommie Baca and Louie and Maryanne Molinas. Louie Jr. was born and raised in Tucumcari and has been employed...
Keeping spirit fit just as important as your body
January 19th, 2010
But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day…
Hebrews 3:13
Before Jillian Michaels and Bob Harper of “The Biggest Loser” television show by many decades...
1-19 Prep basketball scoreboard
January 19th, 2010
BoysNew Mexico Military 53, Portales 50
Santa Rosa 72, Fort Sumner 48
Melrose 58, Dora 51
Sudan 56, Farwell 43
Olton 52, Bovina 39
Muleshoe at Friona...
Writing something can be simpler than typing it
January 19th, 2010
Although this woman from lma isn't apt to become comfortable in what we call the "Computer Age," I hope I can still enjoy the humor, especially when dealing with the sales people in the various com...
1-20 Police blotter
January 19th, 2010
The following is a sampling of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.
Thursday
• At 12:05 a.m., an officer made...
Lady Rams overwhelm Goddard
January 16th, 2010
The Portales Lady Rams had a walk in the park on Saturday.
Facing a Roswell Goddard team which has had only six games closer than 24 points, the Lady Rams rolled to a 26-3 lead at the quarte...
1-16 Saturday area prep basketball roundup
January 16th, 2010
Girls
• Junior guard Sarah Stinnett scored 21 points Saturday night as Fort Sumner beat Tucumcari 44-26.
The Vixens (9-5) took a 21-12 halftime lead over the Lady R...
Cleveland edges Lady Cats at buzzer
January 16th, 2010
RIO RANCHO — Freshman point guard Courtney Latham scored on a six-foot shot as time expired Saturday night, lifting Rio Rancho Cleveland to a 51-49 victory over the Clovis Lady Wildcats.
...
Rams beat Mora to take third in tourney
January 16th, 2010
ALBUQUERQUE — Senior guard Shawn Carrasco scored 20 points Saturday to help the Portales Rams beat Mora 64-52 in the third-place game of the Hope Christian Invitational.
The Rams (7-8)...
Rams fall in tourney semifinals
January 15th, 2010
ALBUQUERQUE — Santa Fe Indian dominated the second quarter Friday and, with a strong finishing kick, it was enough.
The Braves outscored Portales 19-9 in the second period, turning a t...
Lady Cats rout Alamo on strength of big third quarter
January 15th, 2010
ALAMOGORDO — When the going got a little tough Friday night, Clovis High’s girls turned to their mainstay.
Senior post Antiesha Brown erupted for 35 points, including 17 in a 21-...
SFIS beats Portales with strong finish
January 15th, 2010
ALBUQUERQUE — Santa Fe Indian dominated the second quarter Friday and, with a strong finishing kick, it was enough.
The Braves outscored Portales 19-9 in the second period, turning a t...
NMAA wants Isler case moved to federal court
January 15th, 2010
The New Mexico Activities Association is attempting to move Clovis High School varsity basketball coach J.D. Isler’s case to federal court in Albuquerque.
In a notice filed Jan. 5, NMA...
Prep scoreboard — Jan. 15
January 15th, 2010
Friday
Boys
Highland 60, Clovis 52
Santa Fe Indian 62, Portales 55 (Hope Christian Invitational)
Texico 82, Elida 49
Melrose 64, Clovis Christian 28...
Lady Rams pull out win at Roswell
January 14th, 2010
ROSWELL — The Portales Lady Rams won a slugfest Thursday night.
Junior forward Gabby Garcia scored 10 points, and the Lady Rams pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 27-21 victory ov...
Rams beat Zuni in tournament opener
January 14th, 2010
ALBUQUERQUE — Portales’ boys positioned themselves about as well as they could Thursday for a possible run to the finals in the Hope Christian Invitational.
The Rams got off to a...
1-15 CHS boys, girls weekend basketball capsules
January 14th, 2010
BoysClovis (7-6) vs. Highland (11-3), 7 p.m. today, and vs. Rio Rancho Cleveland (9-8), 7 p.m. Saturday, at Rock Staubus Gym.Radio: KCLV-AM 1240, KRMQ-FM 101.5.
God provides needed energy
January 12th, 2010
The term, “juice” has several meanings to me. The most common use refers to the fruit drinks like the orange juice we have for breakfast that energize us for the day. When I was growing...
McCartney’s visit to Tucumcari was story to remember
January 12th, 2010
Although Paul McCartney and Nancy Shevell stopped along Route 66 in Tucumcari on August 7, 2008, the occasion is still very fresh in the memory of Ruth Daniels, owner of Things on 66 Blvd. Recently...
1-13 Police blotter
January 12th, 2010
The following is a sampling of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.
Wednesday
• At 7:20 a.m., an alarm was rep...
1-13 School menus
January 12th, 2010
Tucumcari
Thursday
Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, fruit, milk
Lunch: Cheeseburgers, French fries, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, fruited jell-o, milk.
Tuesday
Breakfast...
New acting principal at Tucumcari High School
January 12th, 2010
Tucumcari High School has a new acting principal, while former principal David Castillo is still on paid administrative leave for allegations of administrative misconduct.
Jack Burch, a form...
Area farmers struggling with water restraints
January 12th, 2010
Area farmers are having to deal with water restraints limiting them to seasonal crops or even preventing them from planting crops.
In Curry and Roosevelt Counties, the State En...
1-13 Obituaries
January 11th, 2010
Wanda C. Tarpley
Wanda C. Tarpley, 82, died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, in Albuquerque. She was born on Jan. 26, 1927 in Melrose. She is survived by her sister Ouida Lowrey.
Services: 10...
Prep scoreboard — Jan. 8
January 8th, 2010
Basketball
Boys
Farwell 70, Lockney 38
Anton 86, Bovina 44
Muleshoe 66, Olton 38
New Mexico/Arizona Challenge
Roswell 78, Phoenix Nort...
Area bench warrants
January 8th, 2010
The following are outstanding bench warrants for failure to pay fines issued by the Quay County Magistrate Court:
Samuel Isaac Ingram, 19, criminal trespass; knowingly entering...
Shootout prepares Rams for district play
January 7th, 2010
PNT Staff Report
The fifth annual Portales Shootout gives the Rams a chance to work on improving themselves before heading into District 4-3A play later this month, coach Mark Gallegos said....
1-8 Thursday epac scoreboard
January 7th, 2010
Consolation bracketBoysLogan 72, San Jon 52Dora 68, Clovis Christian 50Elida 80, King's Gate 32Melrose 62, Grady 41GirlsTatum 42, Grady 26
EPAC tournament scoreboard — Day 2
January 6th, 2010
EPAC TOURNAMENT
at Melrose High School
Wednesday
Boys
Floyd 45, Logan 43
Fort S...
Certified candidates announced for March election
January 6th, 2010
The following have been certified as candidates for the regular municipal election on March 2.
District Four: Robert C. Lumpkin, Thomas E. Even, William J. Pruitt
Distri...
Artesia beats Rams in rematch
January 5th, 2010
ARTESIA — Kevin Chandler scored 16 points, and the Artesia Bulldogs avenged a holiday defeat with a 58-48 win Tuesday over the Portales Rams.
Stephen Shields scored a season-high 16 po...
Tucumcari teacher killed in car accident
January 5th, 2010
Family, friends and students attended the funeral Tuesday for Kevin Severance, a freshman science teacher at Tucumcari High School.
“Severance had only been teaching at Tucumcari High...
1-6 Our Page
January 5th, 2010
Antonio and Annie Pacheco are happy to announce the arrival of their son, Antonio Alexander Pacheco, Jr. born November 14, 2009. He weighed 8 pounds and 13 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long. Anto...
'The Simpsons' no longer funny
January 5th, 2010
When one of your favorite TV shows of all time is preparing to celebrate its 20th anniversary you should be thrilled and excited. Any show that can last that many years still has to make people lau...
Don't get caught up in past
January 5th, 2010
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
For almost...
Wildcats back their embattled coach
January 5th, 2010
The Clovis varsity boys basketball team wants it known they support their coach and disagree with the school’s decision to fire him.
Twelve of the 13 varsity players showed up at the C...
Stay positive with your resolutions
January 5th, 2010
As we begin another year and another decade, we can but wonder what the future holds. We can always hope for the best and learn to take whatever comes along. We can even make plans if we so desire,...
1-6 Senior menus
January 5th, 2010
The following are the lunch menus for Thursday – Jan. 13th for the Tucumcari Senior Center
Thursday
Chicken fajitas, pinto beans, tomatoes and green chilies, pumpkin spice cooki...
1-6 School menus
January 5th, 2010
Tucumcari
Thursday
Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, fruit, milk
Lunch: Chicken rings, French fries, biscuits with BBQ Sauce, ketchup and honey, fruited jell-o, milk.
Friday
1-6 Police blotter
January 5th, 2010
The following is a sampling of calls received b the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department
Thursday
• At 1:35 a.m., an anonymous caller...
1-6 Obituaries
January 5th, 2010
Albert N. Thonrberry
Albert N. Thonrberry, 86, died on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, in Lubbock Texas. He was born Jan. 15, 1923, in Valleyhead, Pa.
Survivors include his daughter Nancy G...
1/5 Rams basketball capsule
January 4th, 2010
Portales at Artesia7 p.m. todayLast time out: Portales lost to St. Pius 43-33 last Wednesday. Artesia beat Lovington 52-44 on Saturday. Last meeting: The Rams won 55...
Lady Broncos look to make EPAC run
January 4th, 2010
It’s been 20 years since the Floyd Lady Broncos won an EPAC tournament championship.
Floyd coach Adam Terry is hoping his squad can challenge for one this week.
“We’...
1/5 Lady Cats basketball capsule
January 4th, 2010
Canyon (16-2) at Clovis (9-2)When: 6:30 p.m. today at Rock Staubus Gym.Radio: KCLV-FM 99.1.Last time out: Clovis defeated Mayfield 63-41 on Saturday at The Ro...
Barry's DUI trial rescheduled
January 4th, 2010
Pre-trial proceedings in the case against Mesalands Community College President Philip O. Barry were rescheduled again.
Proceedings were set to begin Monday but were rescheduled for Feb. 3 i...
Saturday area prep basketball roundup
January 2nd, 2010
Boys
* Senior Seth Bailey poured in 39 points Saturday to lead Texico to an 81-58 rout of Hagerman at Texico.
The Wolverines built a 21-point halftime lead and cruised f...
Cats hold on to nip Bushland
January 2nd, 2010
BUSHLAND, Texas — Clovis High had a battle on its hands Saturday against Class 2A Bushland, but the Wildcats made enough plays down the stretch to get by.
Clovis took the lead during a...
