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Archive For February 2009

Rams blow out Lovington
February 28th, 2009


Tuesday set for Mesalands Board of Trustees election
February 28th, 2009
On Tuesday elections will be held for  Mesalands Community College's  Board of Trustees. Of the three candidates, candidates Ted E. Peabody in District 3 and Elizabeth A. Est...


Water permit delays cause for concern
February 28th, 2009
A representative of the Tucumcari Feedyard expressed frustration at the city’s slow pace to get a permit for gray water that could be used for livestock at Thursday night’s City Commiss...


Texico falls in finals
February 28th, 2009


Lady Cats seek district tournament title
February 28th, 2009
First-year Clovis High girls basketball coach Jeff Reed has made few changes in his rotation this season. Tonight, when the Lady Wildcats host Hobbs in the District 4-5A tournament champions...


Lady Rams turn back Lovington
February 28th, 2009


Rams seek fifth-straight district title
February 28th, 2009
If Portales wins No. 5, they’d be upset to end up No. 4. The Rams, 8-0 in District 4-3A, are looking to win their fifth-consecutive district championship as they play host to Lovington...


Wildcats look to stay hot against Hobbs
February 28th, 2009
If you’re going into Ralph Tasker Arena with a district championship on the line, you’ll want to be playing your best basketball of the season. Clovis can check that one off. The...


Bowling League results for Feb. 27
February 28th, 2009
Here are the Feb. 27  results for the “Friday Night Out” mixed-league bowling teams.Team placings1st place- Blind Luck2nd place-Channel Surfers3rd pla...


Junior Olympian going for four
February 27th, 2009


New regulations require dairies, feedlots to report emissions from man...
February 27th, 2009
Many Roosevelt and Curry County dairies and feedlots are still waiting to feel – maybe a better word in this case is “sniff" – the impact of a new federal regulation on reporting...


School Menus for March 2-5
February 27th, 2009
The following are  the lunch menus for March 2-5 for schools in Quay County. There is no school on Friday. HouseMonday Breakfast: Cinnamon toast, yogurt, cereal, boiled...


If this is user-friendly, complicated must be the enemy
February 27th, 2009
On occasion, we have visited about how fortunate some of us are to have been born in quieter times during which we were most definitely not surrounded by gadgets. Of course, the young people have t...


Police Blotter: 02-28-09
February 27th, 2009
The following is a sample of calls received during the last few days by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.Tuesdayl  At 6:4...


Friday area prep scoreboard
February 27th, 2009
BoysDistrict 3-1A championshipDora 50, Fort Sumner 48, OTTexasRegion I-1A Division IAt OdessaVan Horn 56, Farwell 50GirlsDistr...


Thursday's prep roundup
February 26th, 2009


Thursday area prep scoreboard
February 26th, 2009
BoysDistrict 4-5A tournamentClovis 83, Carlsbad 29District 4-1A tournamentClovis Christian 61, Grady 55GirlsDistrict 3-1A tournamentFo...


Wildcats aim for third win over Carlsbad
February 25th, 2009
On one end of the court, Dexter Correll and half of his Clovis teammates. On the other end, Arthur Calbert and the other half. Calbert and Correll shot free throws, and the first to miss would run...


Reading Bible often leads to explosive truths
February 25th, 2009
Since before the apostles died, people have been distorting scripture and misleading others (2 Peter 3: 15-18). Some erroneous concepts are of little consequence; others are so critical as to preve...


02-25-2009: Calendar
February 25th, 2009
Today: 7 p.m., VFW Post # 2528 Bingo, 105 E. Main St., Tucumcari. Call 461-3061.Thursday: 10 a.m. special meeting, Eastern New Mexico Tourism Committee, Gallery 111, 307 E. High St. Call 461-...


02-25-09: Police Blotter
February 25th, 2009
The following is a sample of calls received during the last few days by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.Fridayl At 12:48 a.m....


Engagement, birthday
February 25th, 2009
Eight is great ...Andy Cordova of Tucumcari celebrated his 8th birthday Feb. 24 Andy has two sisters, Tina of Tucumcari, and Cassandra of Springer. Andy is the son of Gina Cordova of Tucumcar...


Obesity a top concern of area residents
February 25th, 2009
When it comes to extra pounds Tucumcari is just as concerned as the rest of the nation. Obesity reduction and prevention is one of the top concerns of Tucumcari and Quay County area re...


Tuesday area prep basketball roundup
February 25th, 2009
GirlsDistrict 3-1A tournamentFort Sumner 57, Floyd 48Floyd    8    18    6    16    — &nbs...


Portales claims tiebreaker win over Lovington
February 24th, 2009
ROSWELL — The Portales Lady Rams defeated Lovington in a one-game tiebreaker 37-24 at Roswell’s New Mexico Military Institute to decide the top seed in the district tournament. I...


Lady Cats top Dumas in season opener
February 24th, 2009
DUMAS, Texas — The Clovis High softball opened its 2009 season on Tuesday with a 6-1 win over Dumas. Senior left-hander Adrianna Aguilar pitched a four-hitter for the Lady Wildcats, wi...


Tuesday prep basketball scoreboard
February 24th, 2009
BoysDistrict 4-1A tournamentGrady 61, House 50TexasRegion I-1A Division IFarwell 58, Sundown 43GirlsDistrict 4-3AAt Roswell


Tuesday's area prep roundup
February 24th, 2009


Monday's area prep roundup
February 23rd, 2009
BoysDistrict 6-2AAt TucumcariTexico 58, Santa Rosa 57, 2 OTSanta Rosa    13    10    12    12   ...


Portales vs. Lovington girls capsule
February 23rd, 2009
Lovington vs. PortalesWhat: District 4-3A seeding playoffWhen: 7 p.m. todayWhere: New Mexico Military InstituteRecords: Lovington 19-7. Po...


Monday prep scoreboard
February 23rd, 2009
BoysDistrict 6-2A tournamentAt TucumcariTexico 58, Santa Rosa 57, 2 OT, playoff for top seed in tournamentDistrict 3-1A tournamentElida 43, Floyd 41...


Wolverines set for playoff
February 22nd, 2009


Saturday area prep basketball roundup
February 22nd, 2009
BoysDistrict 6-2ATexico 58, Tucumcari 47Tucumcari    13    13    7    14    —   ...


2-21 Saturday area prep scoreboard
February 21st, 2009
BoysPortales 57, Ruidoso 40Texico 58, Tucumcari 47District 3-1A tournamentElida 66, Melrose 64, 2 OTDistrict 4-1A tournamentGrady 69, Mosque...


Longhorns to play today for district championship
February 21st, 2009
The Logan Longhorns losses to the Clovis Christian Eagles on Thursday night places them in today's district match-ups. The Longhorns will play at  8:30 p.m. today against the Eagl...


Officials: Accountability top issue
February 21st, 2009
Immediate consequences and strict accountability are needed in the fight against underage drinking in eastern New Mexico, say law enforcement officials across eastern New Mexico. &ldq...


Dora-Floyd basketball summaries
February 21st, 2009
District 3-1AGirlsDora 70, Floyd 56, OTDora    8    23    7    14    18    —&nbs...


School Menus for Feb. 23-26
February 21st, 2009
The following are the lunch menus for Feb. 23-26 for schools in Quay County. There is no school on Friday. LoganMonday Breakfast: Granola Bars, juice and milk.Lunch: O...


Library Books
February 21st, 2009
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library.  For more information call 461-0295.FictionThe Associate by John Grisham.  An idealistic law-school...


Extension service offering program for those with diabetes
February 21st, 2009
Another series of the Keep Moving Keep Healthy With Diabetes program will begin next week, according to a press release. The Quay County Extension Office has teamed up with the Joslin...


Time to recognize, enjoy today's characters
February 20th, 2009
Frequently we discuss colorful characters of the past and tend to think we have few such characters remaining in our county today. Well, we just need to look around, and we are apt to see a n...


Police Blotter: 02-21-09
February 20th, 2009
The following is a sample of calls received during the last few days by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.Tuesdayl At 11:15 a.m...


Portales forces district tiebreaker
February 20th, 2009
The Portales girls claimed a road win against Ruidoso, forcing a District 4-3A tiebreaker game with Lovington. Portales (15-10, 5-1) and the Wildcats will face off 7 p.m. Tuesday on the camp...


Rams stay perfect in district play
February 20th, 2009
DEXTER — The Portales Rams beat Dexter 61-53 Friday night to remain undefeated in District 4-3A play. The Rams (17-8, 7-0 district) had Dexter on the ropes early, taking a 23-12 first...


Local scoreboard
February 20th, 2009
Basketball Prep Boys District 4-5AClovis 78, Hobbs 63 District 4-3A Portales 61, Dexter 53 District 3-1A...


Cats seek revenge
February 20th, 2009
The Clovis Wildcats are hoping to exact payback on the Hobbs Eagles tonight. But they’re also hoping to climb the Class 5A playoff ladder. “They’re the biggest games of the...


CHS girls basketball capsule
February 20th, 2009
What: Clovis (21-4, 3-0) at Hobbs (15-10, 1-2) in a District 4-5A game.When: 7 p.m. today.Radio: KCLV-FM 99.1Last meeting: The Lady Cats erased a four-...


CCS boys force 4-1A playoff
February 20th, 2009


Thursday prep basketball roundup
February 20th, 2009
District 4-1ABoysGrady 83, San Jon 60San Jon    8    8    19    25    —    60


CHS ready for state swimming
February 20th, 2009
As team members get into the Albuquerque Academy pool today for the start of the state swimming championships, it’s safe to say that the re- prefix can be erased from what was supposed to be...


Feb. 20, 2009 Portales girls capsule
February 19th, 2009
Portales at Ruidoso 7 p.m. today Records: Portales 14-10, 4-1, Ruidoso 15-9, 2-3 At Stake: Tie for District 4-3A lead with Lovington.  


Feb. 20, 2009 Portales boys capsule
February 19th, 2009
Portales at Dexter 7 p.m. today Records: Portales 16-8, 6-0. Dexter 8-17, 2-5 At Stake: With District 4-3A’s top seed clinched, the Rams are u...


Coyote on mission
February 19th, 2009


Thursday prep scoreboard
February 19th, 2009
BoysGrady 83, San Jon 60Clovis Christian 63, Logan 59 GirlsGrady 79, San Jon 26Clovis Christian 49, Logan 35...


Lady Cats top Cavegirls
February 18th, 2009


Crockett's 42 leads Cats
February 18th, 2009
CARLSBAD — The Clovis High boys basketball team wasted precious little time taking control Tuesday night. After falling behind 5-0 in the first minute, the Wildcats outscored Carlsbad...


Bowling League results for Feb. 11
February 17th, 2009
Here are the Feb. 11 results for the "Wednesday Night Out" mixed-league bowling teams.Team placing1st place, Team 3 2nd place, 3 Roses and a Thorn 3rd place Wacky 4


Bowling League results for Feb. 13
February 17th, 2009
Here are the Feb. 13 results for the "Friday Night Out" mixed-league bowling teams.Team placing1st place, Denny’s Crew2nd place, Blind Luck3rd place, Channel Sur...


Portales splits with Texico
February 17th, 2009


Curbing underage drinking takes more than changing city code, offiical...
February 17th, 2009
The parent of a drowned 12-year-old boy, a local attorney and a police chief all agree more needs to be done than just change Tucumcari's Municipal Code to have an effect on underage drinking in Tu...


Tuesday's prep scoreboard
February 17th, 2009
BoysClovis 77, Carlsbad 47Texico 36, Portales 33Elida 56, Fort Sumner 40Floydada 69, Muleshoe 61, OT GirlsClovis 57, Carlsbad 42Portal...


Police Blotter: 02-18-09
February 17th, 2009
The following is a sample of calls received during the last few days by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.FridayAt 3:04 a.m., a femal...


Laws needed to prevent youth from alcohol injury
February 17th, 2009
I would like to commend Donald Schutte for the proposal that seeks to prevent the consumption of alcohol by minors. It is my hope and understanding that our city commissioners will be willin...


Clovis basketball capsules
February 16th, 2009
BoysWhat: Clovis (15-9, 1-1) at Carlsbad (12-13, 0-3) in a District 4-5A game.When: 7 p.m. today.Last meeting: The Wildcats defeated Carlsbad 70-55 at Rock St...


Monday area prep basketball capsule
February 16th, 2009
Texas playoffsClass 2A bi-district roundMonday at Canyon H.S.Spearman 43, Muleshoe 35Muleshoe    7    8    8   ...


Just what doctor ordered: Gifts from the heart
February 16th, 2009
  If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be like-minded, having the same...


Lady Cats second, Cats third in Goddard tennis meet
February 15th, 2009
ROSWELL — Clovis High's girls finished second while the boys took third in the season-opening eight-team Roswell Goddard team invitational on Friday and Saturday. Clovis’ boys sh...


CHS swim teams second in district meet
February 15th, 2009
CARLSBAD — Clovis High’s swim teams finished second behind Las Cruces High Saturday in district competition. Las Cruces finished with 181 points to 110 for CHS in boys competitio...


Saturday area high school basketball roundup
February 15th, 2009
BoysDistrict 6-2ASanta Rosa 55, Texico 45Texico    14    9    11    11    —    4...


Lady Rams edge out Lovington
February 15th, 2009


Saturday prep scoreboard
February 14th, 2009
BoysSanta Rosa 55, Texico 45Logan 63, Grady 56Clovis Christian 72, Mosquero 43GirlsPortales 33, Lovington 30Santa Rosa 48, Texico 45Gra...


ENMU student to spread the love
February 14th, 2009
Spread the love. That’s the mantra behind a special project developed by Lukas Cash. Cash is a student and special programs coordinator in distance education at East...


Friday Prep Basketball Roundup
February 13th, 2009
GirlsDistrict 6-2ATexico 35, Clayton 30Clayton    6    13    11    0    —    30


Fee hike would nick car owners
February 13th, 2009
The cost of owning a car in New Mexico would go up when you buy a new car or register a vehicle under two bills pending in the state House of Representatives. Republicans and at least...


Portales girls basketball capsule
February 13th, 2009
GirlsLovington at PortalesDistrict 4-3A7 p.m. todayRecords: Lovington 17-6, 3-0, Portales 12-10, 3-1 At stake: Winner takes the district lead...


School Menus for Feb. 16-19
February 13th, 2009
The following are the lunch menus for Feb. 16-19 for schools in Quay County. There is no school on Friday. LoganMonday Breakfast: Pancake on a stick, juice and milk.Lu...


Holiday closings in observance of President's day
February 13th, 2009
The following will be closed Monday in observance of President’s Day:Financial: Everyone’s Federal Credit Union, First National Bank of New Mexico at Tucumcari and Logan, F...


No bull about keeping superstitions
February 13th, 2009
They say superstition takes over when you’re facing situations you’ve got no control over — like a horse you KNOW is gonna break in two, you just don’t know when.


"Hair of the dog" solution to financial crisis would be disaster
February 13th, 2009
The editorial "Government doesn't belong in banks" blames the financial crisis on the supposed government pressure to make home loans to unqualified buyers. That is referring to The Community Reinv...


02-14-09: Police Blotter
February 13th, 2009
The following is a sample of calls received during the last few days by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department. Tuesday l At 8:37 a....


Remembering Tink Nixon of Nara Visa
February 13th, 2009
Last Saturday, several hundred friends and relatives gathered in Nara Visa to honor Tink Ward Nixon who had passed away on Feb. 3.As I looked around the auditorium at all those people, I note...


Friday area prep scoreboard
February 13th, 2009
BoysDistrict 4-3A Portales 72, Lovington 54 District 6-2ATexico 53, Clayton 32 District 3-1ADora 66, Fort Sumner 54Floyd 48,...


CHS tennis teams open at Goddard
February 13th, 2009
Clovis High girls tennis coach Billie Merritt has plenty of experience back. She just doesn’t know how everything will pan out. Most of the Lady Wildcats’ varsity squad is back f...


Feb. 13 Area prep basketball roundup
February 13th, 2009
BoysDistrict 3-1AElida 69, Melrose 53Elida 9 14 21 25 — 69Melrose 4 20 16 13 — 53Leading scorers — ...


Elida senior excels on, off court
February 12th, 2009


Thursday's prep scoreboard
February 12th, 2009
BoysClovis 81, Roswell 48Elida at Melrose, 7 p.m.Grady 62, House 57Clovis Christian at San Jon, 7:30 p.m. GirlsElida 70, Melrose 30Gra...


Lovington-Portales preview
February 12th, 2009
BoysLovington at PortalesDistrict 4-3A7 p.m. today, Portales  H.S. Records: Lovington 10-12, 4-2 district. Portales 15-7, 5-0. At stake:...


Clovis-Roswell boys preview
February 12th, 2009
Boys Roswell High (17-5) at Clovis (14-9) When: 7 p.m. today at Rock Staubus Gym Radio: KCLV-AM 1240, KICA-FM 98.3. Last mee...


Hearing to be set for Nikko Nathan
February 11th, 2009
At the arraignment of Nikko Nathan on Tuesday on two separate cases, no plea was made and a preliminary hearing is expected to be scheduled in two weeks. Nathan was captured on Friday,...


Herrenbruck-Houlihan to exchange vows
February 11th, 2009
Vows to be exchanged...Wayne and Karen Herrenbruck of Moscow, Idaho, announce the engagement of their daugther, Kelly, to Jason Houlihan, son of Dale and Doris Houlihan of Tucumcari.The...


02-11-09: Police Blotter
February 11th, 2009
The following is a sample of calls received during the last few days by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.Fridayl  At 9:38...


College sustains damage from roof fire, rainfall
February 11th, 2009
A fire at Mesalands Community College on Friday damaged a large portion of the roof on Building A on the west side of the college, college officials said on Tuesday. The portions of th...


Quay County hosts lunch in Santa Fe for agency heads
February 11th, 2009
Tucumcari and Quay County officials and civic leaders were in Santa Fe last week for the annual “Quay Day Legislative Luncheon,” hosted by  the  Greater Tucumcari Economic Dev...


Lady Cats win 10th straight
February 10th, 2009


Lady Rams dismantle Dexter 61-17
February 10th, 2009
Dexter — The Portales girls got back to their winning ways by beating Dexter 61-17 on Tuesday and pulled with a half game of  first-place Lovington in District 4-3A play.Tara...


Clovis holds off scrappy Cavemen
February 10th, 2009


Tuesday prep basketball scoreboard
February 10th, 2009
BoysClovis 70, Carlsbad 55Ruidoso at Portales, ppd. to Feb. 21, snowFort Sumner 66, Melrose 45Dora 69, Eunice 54Bovina 83, Farwell 76 Friona 59, Muleshoe...


Portales boys basketball game postponed
February 10th, 2009
Tuesday night's Portales Ram basketball game against Ruidoso has been postponed until Feb. 21 because of heavy snow in Ruidoso according to Ram basketball coach Mark Gallegos....


Portales basketball capsules — Feb. 10
February 10th, 2009
GirlsPortales at DexterDistrict 4-3AWhen: 7 p.m. todayRecords: Portales 11-10, 2-1 district. Dexter 4-18, 0-3At stake: Portales is looking to end a two-game losing str...


Clovis vs. Carlsbad basketball capsules
February 10th, 2009
BoysCarlsbad (12-11, 0-1)at Clovis (13-9, 0-1)What: District 4-5A gameWhen: 7 p.m. today at Rock Staubus GymRadio: KCLV-AM 1240, KICA-FM 98.3.


Former San Jon officer joins Quay County Sheriff's Office
February 9th, 2009
San Jon's laid off police officer has found new work at the Quay County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Joe Schallert announced the hiring of Ben Gates during Monday's meeting with county co...


Woman pleads guilty to theft of Christmas gift cards for foster kids
February 9th, 2009
One of two Quay County women charged in the theft of Christmas card gift certificates for children in foster care pleaded guilty, told the court she sorry and was sentenced at an arraignment Monday...


Bowling Results: Feb. 4 mixed league
February 9th, 2009
Here are the Feb. 4  results for the "Wednesday Night Out" mixed-league bowling teams.Team placing1st place, Team 3 2nd place, 3 Roses and a Thorn 3rd place, Aqua...


In your uphill struggles look to the horizon
February 9th, 2009
Horizons I’ve had cars that were gutless wonders – even 18-wheelers would pass me going uphill. Sometimes I wondered if my car was even going to make it to the top and...


Saturday area high school basketball roundup
February 8th, 2009
GirlsDistrict 6-2ATexico 59, Tucumcari 24Texico 16 12 17 14 — 59Tucumcari 3 4 9 8 — 24Leading scorers — Te...


Saturday area prep scores
February 7th, 2009
BoysTexico 54, Tucumcari 43Dora 64, Melrose 63Grady 61, Mosquero 41Clovis Christian 61, House 47GirlsTexico 59, Tucumcari 24Dora 46, Me...


2/7 Police Blotter
February 7th, 2009
The following is a sample of calls received during the last few days by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department. Wednesday • A...


2/7 Around town
February 7th, 2009
Just born... Michael Andrew Aragon was born Dec. 21, 2008, at Plains Regional Hospital, to Michael and Mercie Aragon of Tucumcari. He weighed 8 pounds 3 ounces. He has two sist...


Closeness part of area heritage
February 7th, 2009
Last week, during the Agriculture and Home Economics Seminar, I was privileged to visit with a number of friends from throughout our county and to note that our heritage of friendliness still remai...


Hobbs rolls to win over Cats
February 7th, 2009


Rams stay unbeaten in district
February 7th, 2009
ROSWELL — Jesus Davalos scored a season-high 19 points as Portales stayed unbeaten in District 4-3A play with a 61-30 win over New Mexico Military Institute. Nick Bliss added 10 points...


Lovington rallies past Lady Rams
February 7th, 2009
LOVINGTON  — Kenzie Black hit two late 3-pointers as rallied to beat Portales 27-25 Friday night and take over the early lead in District 4-3A. Portales coach Clay Stout said Lovi...


Friday area prep boys basketball roundup
February 7th, 2009
BoysDistrict 6-2ASanta Rosa    8    4    11    12    —    35Texico  &n...


Friday area prep girls basketball roundup
February 7th, 2009
District 6-2ATexico 39, Santa Rosa 26Santa Rosa 5 5 4 11 — 26Texico 3 17 6 13 — 39Leading scorers — Santa Rosa,...


Friday prep scoreboard
February 6th, 2009
BoysHobbs 84, Clovis 62Portales 61, New Mexico Military 30Texico 46, Santa Rosa 35Floyd 40, Fort Sumner 39Dora 60, Elida 56Sudan 47, Farwell 44Olton...


Cats, Hobbs collide in 4-5A opener
February 6th, 2009
It’s not hard for the Clovis Wildcats to get excited over a game against Hobbs at Ralph Tasker Arena. Or two weeks later at Rock Staubus Gym. Or anywhere. “The best...


Lady Cats set to begin district slate
February 6th, 2009
With five more wins already this season than in all of the 2007-08 campaign, the Clovis High Lady Wildcats have enjoyed quite a turnaround. Now, though, comes the real season. The Lad...


Portales game capsules
February 5th, 2009
BoysPortales at NMMIDistrict 4-3AWhen: 7 p.m. todayRecords: Portales 14-7, 4-0. NMMI 10-11, 1-3At stake: Portales’ perfect record in...


Melrose's Barnard commits to Highlands
February 4th, 2009
After carrying the rushing load for the Melrose Buffaloes, Call Barnard is taking his act to Las Vegas, N.M. Barnard, a senior on Melrose’s 13-0 eight-man state champion squad, said he...


Horicultural oils smother out pests
February 4th, 2009
Now is a good time to control scale insects on evergreen shrubs and trees such as camellias, hollies, bay laurel, myrtle, enonymus, citrus, photinias and boxwood through use of a horticultural oil...


Bowling League results for Jan. 28
February 4th, 2009
Here are the Jan. 28 results for the “Wednesday Night Out” mixed-league bowling teams.Team placing1st place, Team 3 2nd place, Aquaholics 1mo x3rd place, 3...


02-04-09: Police Blotter
February 4th, 2009
The following is a sample of calls received during the last few days by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department:Thursdayl At 3:45 a.m...


Birthday, marriage announcement, graduation and honors
February 4th, 2009
Just turned one...Kamren Apodaca of Tucumcari celebrated his first birthday Saturday at the Pizza Hut with family and friends. He is the son of April Apodaca and his grandparents are Juan and...


Logan students show spirit
February 4th, 2009
You probably will not find any special celebrations for pajamas, class colors, class themes or the red-and-white day on your calendar but that has not stopped the students of Logan Schools from cel...


Feb. 4, 2009 Prep Girls Roundup
February 4th, 2009
Non-district Fort Sumner 46, Grady 33 Fort Sumner    10    6    15    15    — ...


Rams stay perfect in district
February 4th, 2009


Feb. 4, 2009 Prep Boys Roundup
February 4th, 2009


Trinity Christian defeats Clovis
February 3rd, 2009
Tyler Kennedy scored 20 points to lead four in double figures, and the Trinity Christian Lions held off Clovis 71-56 Tuesday night to sweep both games of the cross-state series. The Lions ne...


Tuesday area prep scores
February 3rd, 2009
BoysLubbock Trinity Christian 71, Clovis 56Portales 63, Dexter 23Texico 52, Lovington 43Fort Sumner 76, Grady 45Melrose 56, Tucumcari 51Dora 82, Jal 52


Cats begin tough week at Trinity
February 3rd, 2009
If the Clovis Wildcats have to play a tougher week on the road this season, it will probably be in the state tournament. Tonight, there’s the matter of payback in Lubbock, as Clovis fa...


Feb. 3, 2009 Portales girls basketball capsule
February 2nd, 2009
Portales at Roswell 7 p.m. today, Roswell H.S. Records: Portales 11-8, Roswell 15-5 At stake: Portales’ three-game win streak Last o...


Feb. 3, 2009 Portales boys basketball capsule
February 2nd, 2009
Dexter at Portales 7 p.m. today, Portales H.S. Records: Dexter 6-14, 1-2 District 4-3A. Portales 13-7, 3-0 At Stake: The Rams’ unbeaten distri...


Bookselling shows Lord has sense of humor
February 2nd, 2009
And Moses said unto the LORD, O my LORD, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. And the LORD said unto hi...


Saturday area prep scoreboard
February 1st, 2009
BoysTexico 47, Clayton 43Tatum  55, Melrose 38San Jon 69, Grady 68Logan 69, Clovis Christian 63GirlsClovis 68, Roswell Goddard 49P...


Saturday area prep basketball roundup
February 1st, 2009
BoysDistrict 6-2ATexico 47, Clayton 43Texico    4    13    16    14    —    47