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  • McGee: Casual conversations

    When folks come in to the bicycle shop I get to talking to them about other stuff besides bicycles. I might ask if they grew up here on the High Plains. If they didn’t, I might ask where they’re from. It’s all part of being conversational but it also takes my brain on a trip out of town for a bit. I also get to hear some great stories. Like the story “Roy” told me the other day about his dad being detained by the police in one of our great American cities. Roy is not his real name and the city shall remain nameless because I... Full story

  • In search of ponies: Shock value

    Sharna Johnson

    Editor’s note: Sharna Johnson is taking time off. The following is a a column she wrote in November 2007.... Full story

  • Meetings watch: ENMU board of regents

    Freedom New Mexico At the Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents meeting Friday regents: • Approved a blended degree and licensure program for elementary education and special education. Vice President of Academic Affairs Jamie Laurenz said the program combined the requirements for elementary and special education so students could get licenses in both areas. He said that would make them more competitive in the job market and more effective in the classroom. • Approved $150 course fees for two new...

  • In search of ponies: Shock value

    Sharna Johnson

    Editor’s note: Sharna Johnson is taking time off. The following is a a column she wrote in November 2007....

  • McGee: Casual conversations

    When folks come in to the bicycle shop I get to talking to them about other stuff besides bicycles. I might ask if they grew up here on the High Plains. If they didn’t, I might ask where they’re from. It’s all part of being conversational but it also takes my brain on a trip out of town for a bit. I also get to hear some great stories. Like the story “Roy” told me the other day about his dad being detained by the police in one of our great American cities. Roy is not his real name and the city shall remain nameless because I...