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For the first time in its history, Eastern New Mexico University's enrollment for a spring semester has surpassed 5,000 students. At 5,084 students for the semester, the university is sitting at a 4.5 percent increase over last year's enrollment of 4,864 students. Spring student credit hours, which higher education funding is based on, increased by 4 percent, exceeding 50,000 for the first time at 51,047 hours. "We are very pleased with this year's spring enrollment. The university enjoyed good retention from the fall...
A Clovis High student was arrested Thursday for assaulting a school security officer, according to incident report from the Clovis Police Department. According to the report: l The student punched the officer when he was trying to break up what appeared to be a fight between two students, knocking the officer down. The officer got up and the student punch him a second time. l When interviewed by police, the student said, "He got in my face and I hit him." l The security officer received a cut to his right eyebrow about an...
Freedom New Mexico A Clovis High student was arrested Thursday for assaulting a school security officer, according to incident report from the Clovis Police Department. According to the report: l The student punched the officer when he was trying to break up what appeared to be a fight between two students, knocking the officer down. The officer got up and the student punch him a second time. l When interviewed by police, the student said, “He got in my face and I hit him.” l The security officer received a cut to his rig...
Freedom New Mexico A Clovis High student was arrested Thursday for assaulting a school security officer, according to incident report from the Clovis Police Department. According to the report: • The student punched the officer when he was trying to break up what appeared to be a fight between two students, knocking the officer down. The officer got up and the student punched him a second time. • When interviewed by police, the student said, “He got in my face and I hit him.” • The security officer rec...
A Clovis High student was arrested Thursday for assaulting a school security officer, according to incident report from the Clovis Police Department. According to the report: - The student punched the officer when he was trying to break up what appeared to be a fight between two students, knocking the officer down. The officer got up and the student punched him a second time. - When interviewed by police, the student said, "He got in my face and I hit him." - The security officer received a cut to his right eyebrow about an...
Freedom New Mexico For the first time in its history, Eastern New Mexico University’s enrollment for a spring semester has surpassed 5,000 students. At 5,084 students for the semester, the university is sitting at a 4.5 percent increase over last year’s enrollment of 4,864 students. Spring student credit hours, which higher education funding is based on, increased by 4 percent, exceeding 50,000 for the first time at 51,047 hours. “We are very pleased with this year’s spring enrollment. The university enjoyed good retenti... Full story
For the first time in its history, Eastern New Mexico University's enrollment for a spring semester has surpassed 5,000 students. At 5,084 students for the semester, the university is sitting at a 4.5 percent increase over last year's enrollment of 4,864 students. Spring student credit hours, which higher education funding is based on, increased by 4 percent, exceeding 50,000 for the first time at 51,047 hours. "We are very pleased with this year's spring enrollment. The university enjoyed good retention from the fall...
SAN ANTONIO — Reliever Monica Cavazos worked around a pair of one-out walks in the bottom of the seventh to nail down a save as Texas A&M International held off Eastern New Mexico University 5-4 on Friday in the St. Mary’s Division II College Classic softball tournament. ENMU (1-3), which split a pair of games on Thursday, then dropped a 9-5 decision to St. Edward’s in a later game. The Zias close out the event today with games against Abilene Christian and Southeastern Oklahoma at 9 and 11 a.m. (MST), res...
SAN ANTONIO — Reliever Monica Cavazos worked around a pair of one-out walks in the bottom of the seventh to nail down a save as Texas A&M International held off Eastern New Mexico University 5-4 on Friday in the St. Mary's Division II College Classic softball tournament. ENMU (1-3), which split a pair of games on Thursday, then dropped a 9-5 decision to St. Edward's in a later game. The Zias close out the event today with games against Abilene Christian and Southeastern Oklahoma at 9 and 11 a.m. (MST), respectively. I...
Freedom New Mexico SAN ANTONIO — Reliever Monica Cavazos worked around a pair of one-out walks in the bottom of the seventh to nail down a save as Texas A&M International held off Eastern New Mexico University 5-4 on Friday in the St. Mary’s Division II College Classic softball tournament. ENMU (1-3), which split a pair of games on Thursday, then dropped a 9-5 decision to St. Edward’s in a later game. The Zias close out the event today with games against Abilene Christian and Southeastern Oklahoma at 9 and 11 a.m. (MS... Full story
SAN ANTONIO — Reliever Monica Cavazos worked around a pair of one-out walks in the bottom of the seventh to nail down a save as Texas A&M International held off Eastern New Mexico University 5-4 on Friday in the St. Mary's Division II College Classic softball tournament. ENMU (1-3), which split a pair of games on Thursday, then dropped a 9-5 decision to St. Edward's in a later game. The Zias close out the event today with games against Abilene Christian and Southeastern Oklahoma at 9 and 11 a.m. (MST), respectively. I...
ENMU senior Curtis Wilkinson shoots against Texas A&M Kingsville's Marcus Ford during a Lone Star Conference game against Texas A&M-Kingsville on Jan. 26 at Greyhound Arena. Although he has missed six games this season, Wilkinson is averaging more than 11 points and six rebounds a game for the Greyhounds. Curtis Wilkinson jumps up to block a shot by Texas A&M-Kingsville's Derryl Nash during a Lone Star Conference game on Jan. 26 at Greyhound Arena. PORTALES — When Eastern New Mexico University senior Curtis Wilkinson d...
FNM correspondent: Joshua Lucero ENMU senior Curtis Wilkinson shoots against Texas A&M Kingsville's Marcus Ford during a Lone Star Conference game against Texas A&M-Kingsville on Jan. 26 at Greyhound Arena. Although he has missed six games this season, Wilkinson is averaging more than 11 points and six rebounds a game for the Greyhounds. PORTALES — When Eastern New Mexico University senior Curtis Wilkinson describes playing against NCAA Division I basketball schools, he certainly sports the right attitude. Especially...
When Eastern New Mexico University senior Curtis Wilkinson describes playing against NCAA Division I basketball schools, he certainly sports the right attitude. Especially for a guy that has not given up the dream of playing professionally just yet. "They’re regular guys just like us, they just have a different logo on their chest," said Wilkinson, who sat out ENMU’s game at Long Beach State in December with an injury. “They just have a different logo on their chest. “And they’re bigger. A little bit." Not many are much bigg... Full story
ENMU senior Curtis Wilkinson shoots against Texas A&M Kingsville's Marcus Ford during a Lone Star Conference game against Texas A&M-Kingsville on Jan. 26 at Greyhound Arena. Although he has missed six games this season, Wilkinson is averaging more than 11 points and six rebounds a game for the Greyhounds. Curtis Wilkinson jumps up to block a shot by Texas A&M-Kingsville's Derryl Nash during a Lone Star Conference game on Jan. 26 at Greyhound Arena. When Eastern New Mexico University senior Curtis Wilkinson describes playing...
Senior Activities Center Bingo — 1 p.m., Thursdays, 908 Hickory. Information: 762-3631 Baxter-Curren Jam Session — 6:30 p.m., first, second and third Tuesdays, 908 Hickory. Music instrument playing. Information: 762-3631 Clovis Community Band rehearsal — 7 p.m. Monday, Marshall Auditorium. All musicians welcome. Information: 763-7019.. Clovis-Portales Community Orchestra rehearsal — 6:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesdays in the Music Building of ENMU in Portales. Contact Alan Johnson, 762-2253. Clovis Train Society — 7 p.m., first Monday,...
Clovis' municipal elections are 30 days away, as of Sunday. Here's a rundown of five of the top issues candidates have, and will, discuss throughout the next four-plus weeks. There's plenty of intersection on some of these issues. For example, the growth of Cannon Air Force Base has led to a demand for quality of life initiatives, and the increased population has put noticed pressure on streets and other infrastructure. • Water: Whether the pipeline runs through the city or through eastern New Mexico, the natural resource i...
Clovis’ municipal elections are 30 days away, as of Sunday. Here’s a rundown of five of the top issues candidates have, and will, discuss throughout the next four-plus weeks. There’s plenty of intersection on some of these issues. For example, the growth of Cannon Air Force Base has led to a demand for quality of life initiatives, and the increased population has put noticed pressure on streets and other infrastructure. • Water: Whether the pipeline runs through the city or through eastern New Mexico, the natural resou...
CNJ staff photo: Kevin Wilson Golden retrievers Maya, left, and Rio wait for Wes Robertson of Clovis to throw them a tennis ball Friday afternoon at the city's new dog park. The city of Clovis is holding a ribbon cutting 12:30 p.m. Monday at its new dog park at Hillcrest Park. The park is one of the first renovations of what was the Clovis Municipal Golf Course. The park, measuring 225 feet by 240 feet, encompasses parts of the No. 2 green and the No. 3 tee box. There is a small dog park (dogs 30 pounds or less) that... Full story
Cannon Air Force Base should survive military budget cuts in better shape than many other bases across the country, says Curry County Commissioner Caleb Chandler, fresh from a three-day conference with Air Force top brass. Chandler said Friday that he sees continued growth for Cannon because its mission fits in with the new Pentagon philosophy of "smaller but smarter." Chandler's assessments are based on information learned at his first conference of the Air Force Chief of Staff's civic leader program held Jan. 30 to Feb. 1...
Cannon Air Force Base should survive military budget cuts in better shape than many other bases across the country, says Curry County Commissioner Caleb Chandler, fresh from a three-day conference with Air Force top brass. Chandler said Friday that he sees continued growth for Cannon because its mission fits in with the new Pentagon philosophy of “smaller but smarter.” Chandler’s assessments are based on information learned at his first conference of the Air Force Chief of Staff’s civic leader program held Jan. 30 to Feb. 1...
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing. Fire victims Donations are needed for 12 families left homeless by a recent fire at Clovis Apartments. Money is most needed and cash or checks can be mailed or dropped off at United Way of Eastern New Mexico, 1200 N. Thornton St., Suite G, P.O. Box 806, Clovis, 88102. Contact United Way for directions on other donations such as food, furniture and household items. No clothing donations are needed. Info: 769-2103 Books for babies There’s a Books and Babies L...
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing. Fire victims Donations are needed for 12 families left homeless by a recent fire at Clovis Apartments. Money is most needed and cash or checks can be mailed or dropped off at United Way of Eastern New Mexico, 1200 N. Thornton St., Suite G, P.O. Box 806, Clovis, 88102. Contact United Way for directions on other donations such as food, furniture and household items. No clothing donations are needed. Info: 769-2103 Books for babies There’s a Books and Babies L...
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing. Movie for teens The teen program at 4:30 p.m. Thursday in the Portales Public Library is the movie “Real Steel.” The movie and the popcorn are free. Talent show The Texico “In The Clear” talent show is 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Texico High School, 520 N. Griffin St. Information: 575-688-7011. Kitchen tip When making pancakes grease the pan for the first cake. After that rub a piece of raw potato over hot griddle instead of greasing. The cakes brown nicely...
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing. Movie for teens The teen program at 4:30 p.m. Thursday in the Portales Public Library is the movie “Real Steel.” The movie and the popcorn are free. Talent show The Texico “In The Clear” talent show is 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Texico High School, 520 N. Griffin St. Information: 575-688-7011. Kitchen tip When making pancakes grease the pan for the first cake. After that rub a piece of raw potato over hot griddle instead of greasing. The cakes brown nicely...
