Roosevelt County Hospital board reviews new medical office building
Roosevelt General Hospital Administrator James D Agostino reported progress on the medical office building planned in the northeast hospital area with a brief delay in concrete work. The project adds 18 exam rooms six doctors offices and expanded medical records storage while clearing the Schlenker property for future hospital expansion or partner ventures. The nursing service update noted Remicade use increasing from eight to six week intervals and a state grant of $60 000 for physician recruitment. A diabetic child treated at the hospital earned camp eligibility and may receive Lions Club financial help.
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Roosevelt County Hospital Board
Roosevelt General Hospital
James D’ Agostino
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Schlenker
Nursing Service
Carol Reuter
Rueter
Terry Cone
Lions Club
Fans bid farewell to Ray Charles at public viewing in LA
Fans crowded the Los Angeles Convention Center to view Ray Charles in an open casket with a baby grand piano, signing guestbooks and posters. Mayor Hahn attended as mourners recalled his influence, while a funeral was planned for Friday with B B King Stevie Wonder and Willie Nelson among participants.
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Evelyn Alexander
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B.B. King
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Willie Nelson
Langston Tops East ern in Local Regard
Dewey has lived in Portales for 65 years and served in multiple groups. He is a deacon at First Baptist Church and the Rotary Club president. Judy notes his strong belief in country family and god.
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First Baptist Church
Rotary Club
Judy
Community servant and education retiree leader dies
The figure served the community in many ways and was president of the New Mexico Association of Educational Retirees. He established the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Alpha Phi Omega and Phi Delta Kappa.
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Alpha Phi Omega
Phi Delta Kappa
Obituaries mark life of Henry Forrer Dora resident dies at 72
Obituary notices chronicle the deaths of Henry Forrer 72 of Lubbock formerly of Dora who died June 16 2004 at Bender Terrace Nursing Home Lubbock Born December 19 1931 in Bryan he lived in eastern New Mexico since 1962 and spent years in New Mexico Florida Washington and Vermont He worked various trades and enjoyed family life and tinkering with machines Surviving family includes wife Deana children Mark and Valarie and eight grandchildren Services 2 p.m. Saturday at Dora Church of Christ with burial at Mount Zion Cemetery near Dora. Wheeler Mortuary Portales arranged arrangements follow.
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City hosts blood drive in chambers by Portales employees
Portales employees sponsor a blood drive Friday from 9 30 a m to 12 30 p m in the city council chambers. For an appointment contact Jo Ann Martinez Terry at 356 6662 ext 12. Bring a list of medications and a picture ID. All donors receive a gift.
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Bingaman aide to visit Elida for resident assistance
U S Senator Jeff Bingaman announces a Roswell office representative will be in Elida to help Roosevelt County residents with federal agency problems. The session runs Friday June 18 from 1 00 p m to 2 00 p m at Elida Town Hall 704 Clark St Elida.
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Elida
Roosevelt County
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Clark St
Heritage Days Building and Rough Rider Relay Challenge Schedule
The Heritage Days event hosts a 5 p.m. Friday gathering at the building. Saturday features the Rough Rider Relay Challenge at the city park baseball field at 2 p.m. Contestants carry weighty peanuts by gender, place bags on a square near first base, shoot paintballs at a target, then proceed to left field to grab milk and return to home plate, with a peanut butter sandwich and milk to be consumed at a provided table.
Portales hosting Motorcycle Poker Run with cash prizes
Timers will track each contestant's time as the Roosevelt County Chamber confirms a grand prize of 500 for first, 250 for second, and 100 for third. Thirty vendors attend inside and outside the auditorium, with the run starting at the city park and riders visiting Elida Dora and Floyd for poker cards before returning to Portales to form hands and determine a winner.
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Roosevelt County Chamber
Pat Willis
Willis
Elida
Dora
Floyd
Portales
Water project funding faces federal share questions
Commissioner Keys says ENMRWA seeking 80 percent federal cost share is beyond normal. He notes administration may require 35 percent non federal funding. D'Antonio cites budget constraints and Iraq war impacting western water projects while New Mexico remains supportive.
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D’antonio
Bureau of Reclamation
New Mexico
Lawmakers Press Water Project Funding in New Mexico
Ute Water Project support grows as subcommittee hearing highlights need for secure groundwater. LANSFORD notes federal interest in funding while Domenici opposes heavy federal spend. Bingaman promotes bill passage and aims to win Energy Committee support and Bush administration backing.
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