Dora Schools mark centennial celebration in Dora South County
Dora Schools mark 100 years with a centennial reunion planned for Saturday. Peggy Prater notes the district formed from consolidation of more than 40 area schools. Former teachers students and parents urged to attend with invitations extended. A past one room schoolhouse on wheels illustrated local history. Principal David Bass says a ribbon cutting ceremony will open festivities.
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Dora Schools Centennial Celebration and Reunion Stir
Dora Schools hosts a Centennial celebration and all school reunion on Saturday with registration at 9 a.m. and a 10 a.m. business meeting followed by an 11 a.m. ribbon cutting. A prepaid lunch at noon serves 300 plus attendees. lawmakers will attend and alumni displays honor the 100th year.
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La Hacienda Moves to Busy West Side Location
La Hacienda relocates from North Avenue K to 1001 W First in Portales after nearly 35 years. Co owner Esther Ornelas and son Randy cite better location and town access near the university and improved parking in the new site once home to Tastee Freeze and Wagon Wheel Cafe. The move followed a brief closure of the old restaurant last Thursday at 3 p.m with the new interior already in operation.
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Prosecutor and defense clash over threats to key witness in Newman deaths case
In Albuquerque District Court on Monday, prosecutors and defense debated who threatened witness Cynthia Peninger over her knowledge of the 2005 Newmans murder. The state claims Stanley Bedford threatened her. the defense says a state police investigator pressured her. Peninger cried recounting a Bedford overheard discussion and later testified she feared retribution if she spoke. Bedford, 43, faces murder and kidnapping charges with possible death penalty if convicted.
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Portales fire case links to Bedford and Crawford pawn plot
Testimony described a graveyard shift clerk Brandon Cekander during an early visit by Bedford and Jerry Fuller. Witness accounts reference a fire, broken glass, duct tape, and a Lincoln Town Car set alight on Roosevelt Road North. Investigators connect rings found in a pawn shop to Bedford with possible theft.
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