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RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - Within the first week of the launch of FitFamily, more than 2,000 families have signed up for the program at http://www.usafFitFamily.com. FitFamily empowers families to take charge of their lifestyles and make healthier choices. The program offers innovative ideas, resources and activities for Air Force families to improve their family’s healthy and fitness habits. With nearly one third of all children in the U.S. overweight or obese, Air Force officials are taking action by introducing s...
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - Within the first week of the launch of FitFamily, more than 2,000 families have signed up for the program at http://www.usafFitFamily.com. FitFamily empowers families to take charge of their lifestyles and make healthier choices. The program offers innovative ideas, resources and activities for Air Force families to improve their family’s healthy and fitness habits. With nearly one third of all children in the U.S. overweight or obese, Air Force officials are taking action by introducing s...
USAF photo: Airman 1st Class Maynelinne De La Cruz Col. Stephen Clark, 27th Special Operations Wing commander, gets a helping hand from Ryienne Brown, daughter of Staff Sgt. Fabiola Brown, 27th Special Operations Wing Legal Office, during a groundbreaking for a new addition at the Child Development Center Feb. 11. The renovated building will include seven new classrooms, an updated kitchen, training areas and a reception area. Golden shovels in hand, base leadership gathered under a tent at the Chavez West Child Development...
USAF photo: Airman 1st Class Maynelinne De La Cruz Col. Stephen Clark, 27th Special Operations Wing commander, gets a helping hand from Ryienne Brown, daughter of Staff Sgt. Fabiola Brown, 27th Special Operations Wing Legal Office, during a groundbreaking for a new addition at the Child Development Center Feb. 11. The renovated building will include seven new classrooms, an updated kitchen, training areas and a reception area. Golden shovels in hand, base leadership gathered under a tent at the Chavez West Child Development...
Courtesy photo Joe Blair, far right, of Portales has dinner and switches hats with friends at a hotel during his Navy days. A teenager from Portales followed his patriotism, and a desire to see water, on a path that led halfway around the world and through many World War II battles of the South Pacific. Joe Blair, 84, entered the U.S. Navy the day after his 17th birthday in 1942. He thought joining the service was the patriotic thing to do as the nation pulled together to fight World War II. “Nearly all of us flatlanders, a...
Courtesy photo Joe Blair, far right, of Portales has dinner and switches hats with friends at a hotel during his Navy days. A teenager from Portales followed his patriotism, and a desire to see water, on a path that led halfway around the world and through many World War II battles of the South Pacific. Joe Blair, 84, entered the U.S. Navy the day after his 17th birthday in 1942. He thought joining the service was the patriotic thing to do as the nation pulled together to fight World War II. “Nearly all of us flatlanders, a...
It was supposed to be his “legacy session,” but in some ways Gov. Bill Richardson got kicked in the teeth during his last regular legislative session. Senators blocked one of his appointments to a state board — the first time since Gary Johnson’s first administration. The Senate overwhelmingly voted to override two of his vetoes from the previous session — though House Democrats made sure the override attempts ended with a thud. And they stomped all over many of his proposals including domestic partn...
Washington, DC – Rep. Ben Ray Luj...
Men ENMU (8-15, 3-6 Lone Star Conference South) at Angelo State (15-9, 6-3), 7 p.m. (MST) today at San Angelo, Texas. Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9. Last outing: The Greyhounds lost at sixth-ranked Midwestern State 76-57 last Saturday, while the Rams dropped a last-second 85-84 decision on Wednesday at West Texas A&M. Notes: ENMU is fifth in the South, 1 1/2 games behind WT (14-11, 5-5) after the Buffaloes’ win on Wednesday. The Hounds probably need to win their last three games and hope WT drops its final two next week (at Texas A&M-... Full story
Freedom New Mexico Men ENMU (8-15, 3-6 Lone Star Conference South) at Angelo State (15-9, 6-3), 7 p.m. (MST) today at San Angelo, Texas. Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9. Last outing: The Greyhounds lost at sixth-ranked Midwestern State 76-57 last Saturday, while the Rams dropped a last-second 85-84 decision on Wednesday at West Texas A&M. Notes: ENMU is fifth in the South, 1 1/2 games behind WT (14-11, 5-5) after the Buffaloes’ win on Wednesday. The Hounds probably need to win their last three games and hope WT drops its final two n... Full story
The United Way of Eastern New Mexico campaign season ended with $514,694 raised in Curry and Roosevelt counties, according to a news release. The amount raised is 87 percent of the community-wide goal of $580,000 and is about $15,000 less than was raised last year, the release said. Of the $500,000 goal for Curry County, $439,356 was raised. Of the $80,000 for Roosevelt County, $75,338 was raised, the release said....
Freedom New Mexico The United Way of Eastern New Mexico campaign season ended with $514,694 raised in Curry and Roosevelt counties, according to a news release. The amount raised is 87 percent of the community-wide goal of $580,000 and is about $15,000 less than was raised last year, the release said. Of the $500,000 goal for Curry County, $439,356 was raised. Of the $80,000 for Roosevelt County, $75,338 was raised, the release said....
Freedom New Mexico: Argen Duncan Eastern New Mexico University students, from left, Jazmin Loya, Daniela Garcia, Aric Serrano and Rey Coss work Friday to plan the annual Cinco de Mayo banquet that honors graduating seniors. A national trend of growing Hispanic student populations hasn’t escaped eastern New Mexico’s institutions of higher learning. Clovis Community College and Eastern New Mexico University offer programs and services designed to appeal and retain their growing Hispanic student population. A recent nat... Full story
Freedom New Mexico EDMOND, Okla. — Senior right-hander Kimberly Crouse pitched five shutout innings and went 3-for-4 with two RBIs Friday, helping Eastern New Mexico University’s softball team blank previously unbeaten Central Oklahoma 4-0 in the first game of a doubleheader. The Bronchos (7-1) came back for a 3-1 win in the nightcap. The LSC teams scheduled the games after a weekend regional get-together was postponed by anticipated bad weather in Hays, Kan. ENMU (4-9) is slated to play Missouri Western at 9 a.m. (... Full story
EDMOND, Okla. — Senior right-hander Kimberly Crouse pitched five shutout innings and went 3-for-4 with two RBIs Friday, helping Eastern New Mexico University’s softball team blank previously unbeaten Central Oklahoma 4-0 in the first game of a doubleheader. The Bronchos (7-1) came back for a 3-1 win in the nightcap. The LSC teams scheduled the games after a weekend regional get-together was postponed by anticipated bad weather in Hays, Kan. ENMU (4-9) is slated to play Missouri Western at 9 a.m. (MST) and a d... Full story
A national trend of growing Hispanic student populations hasn’t escaped eastern New Mexico’s institutions of higher learning. Clovis Community College and Eastern New Mexico University are offering programs and services designed to appeal and retain their growing Hispanic student population. A recent national survey of 176 institutions noted 55 percent had special programs in place to recruit Latino students. Nearly 38 percent stated their institution had academic programs or services specifically focused on Latino stu...
LAWTON, Okla. — Catcher Paden Vendrely had three hits, including a key two-run double, and right-hander Jerry Manning pitched into the seventh inning as Eastern New Mexico University beat 19th-ranked Cameron 7-3 Friday in the opener of a Lone Star Conference baseball doubleheader. The Aggies rallied for four runs in the sixth inning of the nightcap to win 5-2 and earn a split. The teams have another twin bill slated for 11 a.m. (MST) today. Manning (1-0) scattered 11 hits before leaving with the bases loaded and one... Full story
Freedom New Mexico LAWTON, Okla. — Catcher Paden Vendrely had three hits, including a key two-run double, and right-hander Jerry Manning pitched into the seventh inning as Eastern New Mexico University beat 19th-ranked Cameron 7-3 Friday in the opener of a Lone Star Conference baseball doubleheader. The Aggies rallied for four runs in the sixth inning of the nightcap to win 5-2 and earn a split. The teams have another twin bill slated for 11 a.m. (MST) today. Manning (1-0) scattered 11 hits before leaving with the...
Freedom New Mexico The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking workers in the Clovis and Portales areas to assist with the 2010 count. Salaries are in excess of $10 an hour with employment through the end of May. Anyone interested in this employment can go to the following locations at the following times for information: Portales: • 8-10 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Friday, Portales City Hall. Clovis: • 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Clovis Community College South Building. • After 8 p.m. Monday (after 3 p.m. Spanish only), Department of... Full story
Freedom New Mexico The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking workers in the Clovis and Portales areas to assist with the 2010 count. Salaries are in excess of $10 an hour with employment through the end of May. Anyone interested in this employment can go to the following locations at the following times for information: Portales: • 8-10 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Friday, Portales City Hall. Clovis: • 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Clovis Community College South Building. • After 8 p.m. Monday (after 3 p.m. Spanish only), Department of...
Zia Broadcasting Inc. has completed the purchase of the KTQM and KWKA radio stations from Curry County Broadcasting Inc. Rick Keefer, general manager of Zia Broadcasting, said Bob Coker has been appointed as station manager for KTQM/KWKA. He was formerly the general manager for Curry County Broadcasting. Zia Broadcasting also owns KCLV 99.1 FM (country) and 1240 AM (ESPN Radio), along with other stations in Texas.... Full story
Freedom New Mexico Zia Broadcasting Inc. has completed the purchase of the KTQM and KWKA radio stations from Curry County Broadcasting Inc. Rick Keefer, general manager of Zia Broadcasting, said Bob Coker has been appointed as station manager for KTQM/KWKA. He was formerly the general manager for Curry County Broadcasting. Zia Broadcasting also owns KCLV 99.1 FM (country) and 1240 AM (ESPN Radio), along with other stations in Texas....
Hamilton Big Country Ford in Tucumcari closed its doors Friday morning after 12 years of servicing Quay County, according to the manager. “The word came in at 9 a.m. that we were closing,” said Larry Birch, a manager and salesperson alone at the office Friday night waiting for drivers to remove the last six cars from the lot. Birch said sales over the past few years have been dwindling with the economy. “It is just not cost effective to keep the doors open,” Birch said “The economy in Tucumcari has suffered and they can... Full story
Freedom New Mexico: Thomas Garcia Residents driving along south and north First Street looked as they passed by an empty car lot at Hamilton Big Country Ford on Friday. The business closed 12 years in Tucumcari. Hamilton Big Country Ford in Tucumcari closed its doors Friday morning after 12 years of servicing Quay County, according to the manager. “The word came in at 9 a.m. that we were closing,” said Larry Birch, a manager and salesperson alone at the office Friday night waiting for drivers to remove the last six cars fro...
