Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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When Brian Strain lost his brother about three years ago, his life goals became clear. Courtesy photo: Benna Sayyed Staff Sgt. Terry Chandler, left, tech sergeant Brian Strain, middle, and Airman Jacob Swenson, discuss theology during a Military Mix meeting at First Baptist Church in Portales. Timothy Strain, living in Germany as a military dependent, died of an accidental overdose on prescription drugs. He was 18 years old. Strain, 29, a tech sergeant at Cannon Air Force Base, said being around Air Force chaplains and...
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — When the weather forecast calls for tall waves, mean currents and high winds in the Gulf, the last thing most people want to do is jump into it. U.S. Air Force photo: Staff Sgt. Rachelle Elsea Chris Geradine secures a BQM-167A drone to a crane during a training run near Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. Geradine is missile retriever diver assigned to the 82nd Aerial Targets Squadron. For Ray Gallien and Steve Shafer, two of the commercial divers aboard the 82nd Aerial Targets Squadron's three M...
Pearl Harbor — the great catalyst that sent a nation, heart-broken and enraged, into a second world war, this time to end the fascist oppression caused by a charismatic dictator. It was during this fight that the U.S. Marine Corps developed a secret weapon, an unbreakable communication code made from the Navajo language in 1942. U.S. Air Force photo; Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Bill Toledo and Albert Smith, Navajo Code Talkers, pose for a photo while visiting Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, 2013. These New M...
Approximately 150 regional residents and landowners attended a town hall meeting at Cannon Air Force Base to discuss wind turbine development near the base. U.S. Air Force photo: Airman 1st Class Ericka Engblom U.S. Air Force Col. Buck Elton, 27th Special Operations Wing commander, speaks to a group of local landowners during a meeting Jan. 30 at Cannon Air Force Base. The meeting was held to discuss the concerns landowners might have regarding wind turbine development in the immediate vicinity of the base. The meeting was... Full story
There are 13 unique critical attributes that make up the core of what an Air Commando should be: Integrity, self-motivation, effective intelligence, self-discipline, perseverance, adaptability, maturity, judgment, selflessness, leadership, skill, physical fitness and family strength. U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dennis Beasley, 27th Special Operations Support Squadron Air Traffic Controller, demonstrates operations of radar systems at Cannon Air Force Base. The Air...
The 27th Special Operations Wing is expanding its reach through social media at Cannon Air Force Base U.S. Air Force illustration: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal The 27th Special Operations Wing at Cannon Air Force Base is expanding its reach through social media. The wing is now utilizing the smart phone-enabled mobile application known as Instagram to highlight current news, features, events and Cannon's Air Commandos in an effort to better disseminate their critical Air Force Special Operations Command mission to a...
Editor's note: This feature is the 13th in a series of Air Commando spotlights at Cannon. The Airmen being highlighted are recent Diamond Sharp award winners. Diamond Sharp is a monthly program where Airmen are recognized by wing leadership and first sergeants for their hard work and achievements. U.S. Air Force photo: Airman 1st Class Eboni Reece U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anthony Brent, 27th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron traffic management apprentice, poses during a photo shoot Jan. 9 at Cannon Air...
The hard working men and women of the 27th Special Operations Maintenance Group earned top honors as they were chosen the recipients for the Air Force's 2012 Clements McMullen Memorial Daedalian Weapon System Maintenance Trophy. Awarded annually, this trophy is given to the Air Force unit with the greatest weapon system maintenance record over the past year. "Our people superbly support an impressive array of special-function aircraft types," said Col. David Wiesner, 27 SOMXG commander. "Despite having aircraft constantly...
U.S. Air Force photo: Airman 1st Class Ericka Engblom A cake depicting the crossroads of freedom and equality awaits consumption Feb. 1 at the African-American Heritage Month kick-off at Cannon Air Force Base. African-American Heritage Month kicked off Feb. 1 at the Drop Zone at Cannon Air Force Base. The ceremony included a reading of a proclamation explaining why African American Heritage Month is celebrated, several skits depicting important moments in African American history and light food and beverage. Several... Full story
Alarms blare, smoke spirals up from a fire that threatens to engulf an entire room, intense heat waves break across your face — you reach for the phone on the counter and dial 911. Instantly the alarm stops beeping, the heat dies down and a door springs open allowing the fresh air to carry the smoke away. Congratulations, you've survived the adult fire prevention training house! U.S. Air Force photo: Airman 1st Class Ericka Engblom A unit member tests the equipment of the new fire prevention training house Jan. 23 at C...
In today's economy, it's hard to find the money for what many could consider the luxury of a higher education. Getting a scholarship to help pay for your investment can really help. That's why the Defense Commissary Agency wants to remind you that the Feb. 22 deadline for students to apply for this year's Scholarships for Military Children Program is fast approaching. All students interested and eligible to apply are encouraged to gather their materials and submit their applications as soon as possible. One of the items neede...
We are doing a little remodeling work on our house right now, including improvements to a tiny bathroom carved long years ago from a bedroom. When this house was first built, life was simpler. My grandparents had only a couple of decisions to make about plumbing, the main one being inside or out? For the minor revisions we are making, we are faced with a thousand choices. It's harder than buying coffee at Froufrou-bucks. There are literally hundreds of colors and styles of tile and linoleum, countertops and basins, showers...
Today Friends of the Library meeting — Noon. Habitat for Humanity for Roosevelt and Curry Counties Executive Director Joyce Davis will present. Everyone is invited to bring a brown bag lunch. Portales Public Library in the meeting room. Information: 356-3940. Danish Weaving Baskets — 4:30 p.m. For ages 13-18. Portales Public Library. Information: 356-3940. Belly Dance — 5 p.m. $5 per class. Portales Recreation Center. Information: 356-8598. Boot Camp — 5:30 p.m. $5 per class. Portales Recreation Center. Information: 356-8598.... Full story
It was a light day for local prep athletes on National Signing Day, but it was a pretty big one for Eastern New Mexico University football. The Greyhounds added 33 athletes on Wednesday, the first day prospects could sign a national letter of intent to play college football next season. "I feel great," said Greyhound coach Josh Lynn, who went in hoping to sign 25 to 35 prospects. "I think we went in, we really needed to get better on our defensive front, and I think we did with some kids. "There's a couple I'm really excited... Full story
Portales city councilors are wondering when construction workers, who have been working along the U.S. 70 highway for months, will return to work since leaving for break in December. In January, U.S. 70 reconstruction project manager John Guldemann said cold weather and freezing temperatures at night would make it difficult to pour concrete, pushing back the restart date to February. Officials are now saying March 4 will mark their return. This concerned some councilors Tuesday at their bi-monthly meeting because they feel... Full story
Say one thing for Eastern New Mexico University's Rodney Blackmon — he's not afraid to take the big shot. For the third time this season, the junior guard from Los Angeles took the clock down to the end and hit a game-winner — this one from about 12 feet out in the lane — to give the Greyhounds a 74-72 Lone Star Conference men's victory over Cameron at Greyhound Arena. CMI correspondent photo: Joshua Lucero Greyhound freshman forward Lawrence Domingo takes one under the baske... Full story
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after the report is compiled may differ, as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities. CATCHES OF THE WEEK: - Bluewater Lake: Feb. 2, Courtney Chrisler of Farmington caught and released a 36-inch tiger musky. Courtney was using a fire tiger colored jig. Northeast Cabresto Lake: The lake and campground closed May...
After going the entire season to this point without a double-double, Eastern New Mexico University's women nearly had three in one game Wednesday night. Freshman post Nelsha Peterson matched a season-high with 16 points and grabbed eight rebounds, and the Zias held on late to edge Cameron 53-48 in Lone Star Conference women's basketball at Greyhound Arena. CMI correspondent photo: Joshua Lucero Zia senior Tara Johnson puts up a shot over Cameron University's Ali Brown in the...
PORTALES, N.M. — Eastern New Mexico University Football Coach Josh Lynn has announced the addition of a number of talented players for the upcoming season. Signing information will be posted at . Leone Aholei, DE, 6-2, 265, Anchorage, Alaska/WEst Anchorage HS/Mt. San Antonio College Mounties Mario Balderrama, DE, 6-4, 245, Vinton, Texas/Canutillo HS Brad Beeston, ATH, 5-11, Edmond, Okla./Edmond North HS/BYU/Eastern Arizona College Conner Brinton, FS, 6-1, 190, Fountain Hills, Ariz./Fountain Hills High School/Mesa Community C...
