Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Did you know the cost of an emergency room visit is typically 10 times more than that of an urgent care visit? Although the emergency room can appear a convenient and available choice, some situations may be best suited for urgent care. Do you know the differences? Take a look:...
Did you know the cost of an emergency room visit is typically 10 times more than that of an urgent care visit? Although the emergency room can appear a convenient and available choice, some situations may be best suited for urgent care. Do you know the differences? Take a look:... Full story
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Cannon Connections: Alisa Boswell From left, Jeff Waldrop, Donnell Clark and Gabriel Alaniz all take a lunch break Sept. 3 after working half a day on building a home in Clovis for Habitat for Humanity. The three airmen all volunteer for various local organizations and events. Waldrop said he volunteered back home before joining the military. Many Cannon Air Force Base airmen are passionate about volunteering for charitable projects within their local communities. With this in mind, Cannon Connections decided to talk to some... Full story
Cannon Connections: Alisa Boswell From left, Jeff Waldrop, Donnell Clark and Gabriel Alaniz all take a lunch break Sept. 3 after working half a day on building a home in Clovis for Habitat for Humanity. The three airmen all volunteer for various local organizations and events. Waldrop said he volunteered back home before joining the military. Many Cannon Air Force Base airmen are passionate about volunteering for charitable projects within their local communities. With this in mind, Cannon Connections decided to talk to some... Full story
Cannon Connections: Kevin Wilson The Patriot Guard Riders arrive at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3280 in Clovis while escorting the “Campaign 99” tour through New Mexico during its nine-day trip to Washington, D.C. Reaching the other 99 percent is a time-consuming process, so much that Code of Support organizers are losing track of time themselves. “It’s Monday,” Alan Salisbury said, “So we must be in Clovis.” Clovis — and more specifically, a flag-laden Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3280 — w...
Cannon Connections: Kevin Wilson The Patriot Guard Riders arrive at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3280 in Clovis while escorting the “Campaign 99” tour through New Mexico during its nine-day trip to Washington, D.C. Reaching the other 99 percent is a time-consuming process, so much that Code of Support organizers are losing track of time themselves. “It’s Monday,” Alan Salisbury said, “So we must be in Clovis.” Clovis — and more specifically, a flag-laden Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3280 — w... Full story
WASHINGTON — A new Defense Department school policy underscores the importance of student attendance, while also considering military families’ unique needs, the acting director of the Department of Defense Education Activity said. The policy, which went into effect Sept. 1, requires students attending DoD schools to be in attendance for 180 instructional days per academic year, barring illness and emergency situations. Most schools typically have 181-183 days scheduled per school year. The policy also takes into accoun... Full story
WASHINGTON — A new Defense Department school policy underscores the importance of student attendance, while also considering military families’ unique needs, the acting director of the Department of Defense Education Activity said. The policy, which went into effect Sept. 1, requires students attending DoD schools to be in attendance for 180 instructional days per academic year, barring illness and emergency situations. Most schools typically have 181-183 days scheduled per school year. The policy also takes into accoun...
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON — Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy issued the following message to the airmen of the U.S. Air Force: Sept. 11, 2011, marks the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks that claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 innocent people — at the World Trade Center; at Shanksville, Pa.; and at the Pentagon — and affected the lives of countless others across our great country... Full story
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON — Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy issued the following message to the airmen of the U.S. Air Force: Sept. 11, 2011, marks the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks that claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 innocent people — at the World Trade Center; at Shanksville, Pa.; and at the Pentagon — and affected the lives of countless others across our great country... Full story
Courtesy photo: Christie Carter The Cannon Air Force Base colorguard will be present at the J.P. Stone Community Bank Memorial ceremony this year as it is each year. Bank President David Stone said the ceremony has taken place every year since 2002. Sunday marks the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center in New York, which means Portales residents will be gathering to commemorate and remember those who were lost on that day. The J.P. Stone Community Bank is holding a memorial ceremony 7:30 a... Full story
Courtesy photo: Christie Carter The Cannon Air Force Base colorguard will be present at the J.P. Stone Community Bank Memorial ceremony this year as it is each year. Bank President David Stone said the ceremony has taken place every year since 2002. Sunday marks the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center in New York, which means Portales residents will be gathering to commemorate and remember those who were lost on that day. The J.P. Stone Community Bank is holding a memorial ceremony 7:30 a...
The Landing 11 a.m.: • Friday: Southern cuisine • Monday: All-American • Tuesday: Italian cuisine • Wednesday: Bistro with carver • Thursday: Mexican cuisine... Full story
The Landing 11 a.m.: • Friday: Southern cuisine • Monday: All-American • Tuesday: Italian cuisine • Wednesday: Bistro with carver • Thursday: Mexican cuisine...
A single handful of snack mix has a great variety of tastes and textures. Munching on all the components is fun. That, coupled with my sweet tooth, made the following recipe sound quite good. It’s from www.tasteofhome.com, reprinted with permission. “Pack a sandwich bag of this treat in each of your children’s lunches and watch their eyes light up,” said Shirley Glaab of Hattiesburg, Miss., on the website. Of course, you can use snack mix in many instances, too. I could name them, but I doubt you all need my help with th... Full story
A single handful of snack mix has a great variety of tastes and textures. Munching on all the components is fun. That, coupled with my sweet tooth, made the following recipe sound quite good. It’s from www.tasteofhome.com, reprinted with permission. “Pack a sandwich bag of this treat in each of your children’s lunches and watch their eyes light up,” said Shirley Glaab of Hattiesburg, Miss., on the website. Of course, you can use snack mix in many instances, too. I could name them, but I doubt you all need my help with th... Full story
All times Mountain...
All times Mountain...
Friday • 7 p.m. — Captain America: First Avenger, PG-13... Full story
Friday • 7 p.m. — Captain America: First Avenger, PG-13... Full story
Friday • Pre-Deployment Remote Brief 3 p.m. Airman and Family Readiness Center • Friday Social Hour 4:27 p.m. Landing Zone • Bourbon Chicken or Steak 5 p.m. Landing Zone • Tweens Karaoke Nights 5 p.m. Youth Center • Teen Karaoke Nights 6 p.m. Youth Center...
Friday • Pre-Deployment Remote Brief 3 p.m. Airman and Family Readiness Center • Friday Social Hour 4:27 p.m. Landing Zone • Bourbon Chicken or Steak 5 p.m. Landing Zone • Tweens Karaoke Nights 5 p.m. Youth Center • Teen Karaoke Nights 6 p.m. Youth Center... Full story
There are very few occupations that require such significant life changes for a spouse like that of the military. I have known many couples that have relocated once or maybe even twice due to educational training or employment changes. These can be tough transitions for anyone, and the more bodies involved in these changes the more complicated it gets. Children change schools, addresses and friends. This is something that may come up a time or two in a typical civilian career. For us, however, it is practically a guarantee. W... Full story
