Portales and Roosevelt County urge Fourth of July fireworks safety
Portales Fire Chief Raul Muffitz notes last year’s celebration was safe due to planning and safety measures. Weather this spring reduced fire risk, yet residents are urged to supervise launches and avoid grass fires. Police emphasize using the city show at Greyhound Arena or safe distant sites away from homes and children.
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Fireworks Safety Tips from Portales Fire Dept
Fire department tips emphasize reading and following label directions and having an adult present when handling fireworks. Advice includes keeping water nearby, never re lighting a malfunction, never igniting indoors, and storing fireworks in a cool dry place.
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Elida centennial on display with vintage vehicles
Elida marks 100 years with a weekend centennial celebration on the square featuring antique tractors from the 1920s a Model T and Model A cars old fire trucks school buses horse drawn stagecoach buggy and covered wagon plus old gasoline equipment vintage signs and a 1847 baby buggy display. Local organizers note traceable ownership on 1920s Farmalls and pink tractor linked to breast cancer awareness. Visitors may ride photos atop the stagecoach and view a 100 foot antiques booth by Glen Schattschneider.
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Grasshopper Plague Strikes Elida in 1913
In 1913 Elida homesteaders endured swarms of grasshoppers sweeping a several mile wide strip. May and June reports describe crops, gardens and cedar fence posts stripped to the ground as investigators note settlement had seen nymph hoppers arrive in spring.
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Portales Lady Rams coach Brenda Gomez resigns after 22 years
Brenda Gomez, longtime Portales High School girls basketball coach, steps down after 22 years and 5 state titles in New Mexico Class 3A, to coach at Robinson High School in Waco Texas. Her final game ended 43 40 to Hope Christian, and senior Vicki Huber reacts to the news.
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PHS
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Hope Christian
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Las Cruces
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Appeals Court orders Harold Von Hofe to forfeit home
The 2nd Circuit ruled Harold Von Hofe must surrender his interest in the residence to the federal government for involvement in marijuana cultivation. His wife Kathleen is cleared as she was not proven to participate or use drugs.
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U.S. Court of Appeals
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ENMU appoints Matheny as executive VP
Dr. Robert Matheny was named executive vice president for academic affairs at Eastern New Mexico University Miss Portales Lynn Lawson, a junior at ENMU, was crowned Miss New Mexico at a Hobbs pageant Kraft Miracle Whip 32-ounce jars on sale for $1.29 at Home Town Foods
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Eastern New Mexico University
Portales
Lynn Lawson
New Mexico
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