Tax planning enters crunch time

Courtesy graphic Tax experts say there is still plenty of time to implement some tax-saving strategies before the end of the year. Pay bills early, make donations, install new windows — With about two and a half weeks remaining to the end of the year, it’s the last chance for tax planning. Taxpayers can still […]

Businesses feeling money crunch

By Kevin Wilson: CNJ staff writer The seats aren’t quite as full as they used to be at Cattle Baron. “I’m seeing it’s going to stay the same,” general manager Nick Bara said. “Kind of mediocre.” The steakhouse, a staple of Portales, averaged about $7,500 on a good Friday night a year ago. Now it […]

Jan. 25 Solstice

Name: Solstice, “Sully” for short About: Sully is 10-years-old. He was adopted from a friend. A Sun Conure, Sully could live to be 40-years-old. He loves sunflower seeds, crunch and munch and attention. Owner: Mary Bowlin