11 Jun 2011
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Newspaper
Portales News Tribune
Location
Portales, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 2011
Page
1
Three close friends vie for the calf roping championship at the New Mexico High School Finals rodeo held this weekend at Curry County Event Center. Two are from Fort Sumner and the group excludes any further details.
Community rummage sale at 1320 W 21st Clovis runs 7 to 2 for Fred and Ray Freer, parents of Shannon Stuckenberg, whose home near Joplin MO was lost. Portales Trinity Assembly of God hosts a fundraiser 7 to noon at 601 S Ave B. NM High School Rodeo Finals set for 7:30 pm at Curry County Events Center.
With ongoing drought and high fire risk, Curry Roosevelt counties ban fireworks use and sales as state law allows. Proclamations limit missile rockets aerial spinners and more with fines up to 1000 dollars or one year in prison. Local cities impose stricter rules and safety reminders.
Fireworks should be used outdoors only where legal and with water on hand. Keep spectators distant, designate a shooter, wear safety glasses, and never relight duds. Do not mix alcohol with fireworks, and only allow those 12 and older to handle sparklers. Report illegal explosives to authorities.
FNM columnist Shauna Johnson notes her new chickens are earning their keep. Grant McGee writes aging has its highlights in Page 2. Page 4 reports a massive eastern Arizona wildfire threatening New Mexico towns and two major power lines, with about 10 000 people displaced and over 30 homes lost.
Local note cites Vern Witten a math professor who says his favorite scent is fresh baked bread. Weather outlook warm with highs in the 90s and dry conditions. Page 7. esceotneg Classifieds 12 14 Comics.
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