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Articles from the February 17, 2012 edition


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  • Hounds honored in baseball by LSC

    CNJ staff

    RICHARDSON, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University’s Luis Quinones and Ryan Boydstun have been named the Lone Star Conference’s co-player and co-pitcher of the week. Quinones, a junior left fielder from Las Cruces, went 5-for-12 with five RBIs last weekend as the Greyhounds went 2-1 in the season-opening UTPB Classic, hosted by Texas-Permian Basin at Odessa, Texas. Boydstun, a freshman right-hander from La Quinta, Calif., limited preseason LSC favorite Incarnate Word to one run on three hits with six strikeouts over six...

  • Hounds honored in baseball by LSC

    CMI staff RICHARDSON, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University’s Luis Quinones and Ryan Boydstun have been named the Lone Star Conference’s co-player and co-pitcher of the week. Quinones, a junior left fielder from Las Cruces, went 5-for-12 with five RBIs last weekend as the Greyhounds went 2-1 in the season-opening UTPB Classic, hosted by Texas-Permian Basin at Odessa, Texas. Boydstun, a freshman right-hander from La Quinta, Calif., limited preseason LSC favorite Incarnate Word to one run on three hits with six str...

  • Hounds honored in baseball by LSC

    CMI staff

    RICHARDSON, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University's Luis Quinones and Ryan Boydstun have been named the Lone Star Conference's co-player and co-pitcher of the week. Quinones, a junior left fielder from Las Cruces, went 5-for-12 with five RBIs last weekend as the Greyhounds went 2-1 in the season-opening UTPB Classic, hosted by Texas-Permian Basin at Odessa, Texas. Boydstun, a freshman right-hander from La Quinta, Calif., limited preseason LSC favorite Incarnate Word to one run on three hits with six strikeouts over six i... Full story

  • Friday morning briefing: Music, all things Ag and Coke's secret formula

    Good morning and welcome to the Friday briefing. Music, music, music The Yam Music Series concert is 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Yam Theatre, Portales. It features Andy Mason and Don Thomas performing. Admission is $5 at the door. Ag Expo coming The 2012 New Mexico Ag Expo kicks off 9 a.m. Wednesday in the new Roosevelt County Events Center at the fairgrounds in Portales. The two-day event features informational booths, demonstrations, vendors and lots of tasty food. Kitchen tip To help preserve flavor, herbs and spices are best...

  • Friday morning briefing: Music, all things Ag and Coke's secret formula

    Good morning and welcome to the Friday briefing. Music, music, music The Yam Music Series concert is 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Yam Theatre, Portales. It features Andy Mason and Don Thomas performing. Admission is $5 at the door. Ag Expo coming The 2012 New Mexico Ag Expo kicks off 9 a.m. Wednesday in the new Roosevelt County Events Center at the fairgrounds in Portales. The two-day event features informational booths, demonstrations, vendors and lots of tasty food. Kitchen tip To help preserve flavor, herbs and spices are best...

  • Lawmakers finally make hay in lifting restrictions

    Government legislation seldom accomplishes its stated intention. But one bill approved by New Mexico lawmakers this week is certain to make things better for us all — because it relaxes government oversight. Senate Bill 56, sponsored by Sen. Stuart Ingle, R-Portales, and signed by Gov. Susana Martinez, lifts restrictions on hay hauling. Before Tuesday, oversized loads of hay could only be transported on national highways. SB 56 allows permitted vehicles to haul hay on state roads as well. It took drought conditions to spur t... Full story

  • Zias, Highlands split in Lady Buff Classic

    CNJ staff

    CANYON, Texas — Freshman Lizzy Velasquez hit a two-run single in the top of the eighth as Eastern New Mexico University edged New Mexico Highlands 6-5 on Friday for a split against the Cowgirls in the Lady Buff Classic softball tournament, hosted by West Texas A&M. Highlands won the first game 10-0 on a two-hitter by Jenelle Klassen (2-0), both hits coming off the bat of Velasquez. ENMU (4-5) took a 4-0 lead in the top of the second in the nightcap as Ke VonSchriltz had an infield RBI single, Melanie Alderette delivered a t... Full story

  • Zias, Highlands split in Lady Buff Classic

    CNJ staff

    CANYON, Texas — Freshman Lizzy Velasquez hit a two-run single in the top of the eighth as Eastern New Mexico University edged New Mexico Highlands 6-5 on Friday for a split against the Cowgirls in the Lady Buff Classic softball tournament, hosted by West Texas A&M. Highlands won the first game 10-0 on a two-hitter by Jenelle Klassen (2-0), both hits coming off the bat of Velasquez. ENMU (4-5) took a 4-0 lead in the top of the second in the nightcap as Ke VonSchriltz had an infield RBI single, Melanie Alderette delivered...

  • Zias, Highlands split in Lady Buff Classic

    CMI staff CANYON, Texas — Freshman Lizzy Velasquez hit a two-run single in the top of the eighth as Eastern New Mexico University edged New Mexico Highlands 6-5 on Friday for a split against the Cowgirls in the Lady Buff Classic softball tournament, hosted by West Texas A&M. Highlands won the first game 10-0 on a two-hitter by Jenelle Klassen (2-0), both hits coming off the bat of Velasquez. ENMU (4-5) took a 4-0 lead in the top of the second in the nightcap as Ke VonSchriltz had an infield RBI single, Melanie...

  • Zias, Highlands split in Lady Buff Classic

    CMI staff

    CANYON, Texas — Freshman Lizzy Velasquez hit a two-run single in the top of the eighth as Eastern New Mexico University edged New Mexico Highlands 6-5 on Friday for a split against the Cowgirls in the Lady Buff Classic softball tournament, hosted by West Texas A&M. Highlands won the first game 10-0 on a two-hitter by Jenelle Klassen (2-0), both hits coming off the bat of Velasquez. ENMU (4-5) took a 4-0 lead in the top of the second in the nightcap as Ke VonSchriltz had an infield RBI single, Melanie Alderette delivered a t... Full story

  • ENMU/Commerce basketball capsules - Feb. 18

    CNJ staff

    Men Texas A&M-Commerce (7-16, 2-13) Lone Star Conference) at ENMU (13-11, 6-9) • When: 4 p.m. today at Greyhound Arena. • Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9. • Last time out: The short-handed Greyhounds played valiantly and led most of the way at fifth-ranked Tarleton State before losing 74-69 in the final minute on Wednesday. The Lions dropped a 70-60 decision at home to West Texas A&M on Wednesday. • Last meeting: Commerce used a late 11-0 run to pull away for an 88-77 win over the Hounds on Jan. 7 at Commerce, extending its winning... Full story

  • ENMU/Commerce basketball capsules — Feb. 18

    CNJ staff

    Men Texas A&M-Commerce (7-16, 2-13) Lone Star Conference) at ENMU (13-11, 6-9) • When: 4 p.m. today at Greyhound Arena. • Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9. • Last time out: The short-handed Greyhounds played valiantly and led most of the way at fifth-ranked Tarleton State before losing 74-69 in the final minute on Wednesday. The Lions dropped a 70-60 decision at home to West Texas A&M on Wednesday. • Last meeting: Commerce used a late 11-0 run to pull away for an 88-77 win over the Hounds on Jan. 7 at Commerce,...

  • ENMU/Commerce basketball capsules — Feb. 18

    CMI staff Men Texas A&M-Commerce (7-16, 2-13) Lone Star Conference) at ENMU (13-11, 6-9) • When: 4 p.m. today at Greyhound Arena. • Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9. • Last time out: The short-handed Greyhounds played valiantly and led most of the way at fifth-ranked Tarleton State before losing 74-69 in the final minute on Wednesday. The Lions dropped a 70-60 decision at home to West Texas A&M on Wednesday. • Last meeting: Commerce used a late 11-0 run to pull away for an 88-77 win over the Hounds on Jan. 7 at...

  • ENMU/Commerce basketball capsules - Feb. 18

    CMI staff

    Men Texas A&M-Commerce (7-16, 2-13) Lone Star Conference) at ENMU (13-11, 6-9) • When: 4 p.m. today at Greyhound Arena. • Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9. • Last time out: The short-handed Greyhounds played valiantly and led most of the way at fifth-ranked Tarleton State before losing 74-69 in the final minute on Wednesday. The Lions dropped a 70-60 decision at home to West Texas A&M on Wednesday. • Last meeting: Commerce used a late 11-0 run to pull away for an 88-77 win over the Hounds on Jan. 7 at Commerce, extending its winning... Full story

  • Behind the scenes with Sheryl Borden

    Tonjia Rolan

    “Creative Living” where Sheryl Borden records her show on the campus of Eastern New Mexico University. The set shown is one of three sets for “Creative Living” and is used to produce 54 shows a year. Jacob Workman, rear, producer and director of “Creative Living,” and Duane Ryan, director of broadcasting at ENMU, monitor and control the filming of a segment for the show. Show guest Julia Usher of St. Louis, left, is miked by host Sheryl Borden just before the start of taping of the show “Creative Living.” Sheryl Borden has be...

  • McGee: Waiting in line can be enlightening

    I had to stand in line the other day. Don’t get me wrong, I have no problem with standing in line, I get into the Zen of it: If I am to stand in line, I will stand in line. In my younger years I would’ve been fuming. Over time I’ve learned various ways to deal with waiting in line. Some places handle lines by having you take a number. I’d walk into the place and take a number from the number thingy. Let’s say I’d have number 74. I’d look up at the electronic sign that said, “NOW SERVING NUMBER 43.” I’d guesstimate how muc...

  • Behind the scenes with Sheryl Borden

    Tonjia Rolan

    CMI photo: Tony Bullocks “Creative Living” where Sheryl Borden records her show on the campus of Eastern New Mexico University. The set shown is one of three sets for “Creative Living” and is used to produce 54 shows a year. Sheryl Borden has been the star of KENW-TV’s “Creative Living” for 35 years and has no plans to stop. At a taping session Thursday in Portales, Borden said “As long as we have a station, I’d like to do the show.” Borden, who has a master’s degree in education, said “Home economi... Full story

  • McGee: Waiting in line can be enlightening

    I had to stand in line the other day. Don't get me wrong, I have no problem with standing in line, I get into the Zen of it: If I am to stand in line, I will stand in line. In my younger years I would've been fuming. Over time I've learned various ways to deal with waiting in line. Some places handle lines by having you take a number. I'd walk into the place and take a number from the number thingy. Let's say I'd have number 74. I'd look up at the electronic sign that said, "NOW SERVING NUMBER 43." I'd guesstimate how much...

  • In search of ponies: Losing pets eventual

    Sharna Johnson

    It was a normal, insignificant day, the kind of day where the sight of grown man covering his face with his hands, shoulders heaving, was not what I expected as I rounded the corner. It was a scene especially surprising because I was accustomed to his smiling face and cheerful greetings as I passed his workstation on a regular basis. When I asked if he was alright, he turned to me a little embarrassed, wiping his eyes, and said simply, "My dog died." A phrase universally used...

  • In search of ponies: Losing pets eventual

    It was a normal, insignificant day, the kind of day where the sight of grown man covering his face with his hands, shoulders heaving, was not what I expected as I rounded the corner. It was a scene especially surprising because I was accustomed to his smiling face and cheerful greetings as I passed his workstation on a regular basis. When I asked if he was alright, he turned to me a little embarrassed, wiping his eyes, and said simply, “My dog died.” A phrase universally used to describe a long face or sullen mood, it’s meani... Full story

  • McGee: Waiting in line can be enlightening

    I had to stand in line the other day. Don’t get me wrong, I have no problem with standing in line, I get into the Zen of it: If I am to stand in line, I will stand in line. In my younger years I would’ve been fuming. Over time I’ve learned various ways to deal with waiting in line. Some places handle lines by having you take a number. I’d walk into the place and take a number from the number thingy. Let’s say I’d have number 74. I’d look up at the electronic sign that said, “NOW SERVING NUMBER 43.” I’d guesstimate how muc...

  • McGee: Waiting in line can be enlightening

    I had to stand in line the other day. Don't get me wrong, I have no problem with standing in line, I get into the Zen of it: If I am to stand in line, I will stand in line. In my younger years I would've been fuming. Over time I've learned various ways to deal with waiting in line. Some places handle lines by having you take a number. I'd walk into the place and take a number from the number thingy. Let's say I'd have number 74. I'd look up at the electronic sign that said, "NOW SERVING NUMBER 43." I'd guesstimate how much... Full story

  • Behind the scenes with Sheryl Borden

    Sheryl Borden has been the star of KENW-TV’s “Creative Living” for 35 years and has no plans to stop. At a taping session Thursday in Portales, Borden said “As long as we have a station, I’d like to do the show.” Borden, who has a master’s degree in education, said “Home economics is my love. I love demonstrating home ec(onomics) techniques. I’m a home economist and I’m proud of it.” Borden said when KENW-TV first started broadcasting, she proposed the homemaking show idea to Broadcasting Director Duane Ryan for two years bef...

  • In search of ponies: Losing pets eventual

    It was a normal, insignificant day, the kind of day where the sight of grown man covering his face with his hands, shoulders heaving, was not what I expected as I rounded the corner. It was a scene especially surprising because I was accustomed to his smiling face and cheerful greetings as I passed his workstation on a regular basis. When I asked if he was alright, he turned to me a little embarrassed, wiping his eyes, and said simply, “My dog died.” A phrase universally used to describe a long face or sullen mood, it’s meani...

  • In search of ponies: Losing pets eventual

    Sharna Johnson

    It was a normal, insignificant day, the kind of day where the sight of grown man covering his face with his hands, shoulders heaving, was not what I expected as I rounded the corner. It was a scene especially surprising because I was accustomed to his smiling face and cheerful greetings as I passed his workstation on a regular basis. When I asked if he was alright, he turned to me a little embarrassed, wiping his eyes, and said simply, "My dog died." A phrase universally used...

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