Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico's Wednesday briefing.
Heart jumping
If you pledged money for Jump Rope for Heart...it’s due today.
Several Clovis elementary schools are participating in the fundraiser as part of American Heart Month.
Students participating in the fundraiser find sponsors to pledge payment for jump time.
Zia students jump Friday; Cameo Feb. 8-12; Parkview Feb. 16-19; Sandia Feb. 22-26; Mesa Feb. 12; and James Bickley April 4.
Local sports note
Clovis High grad Bryce Hill hit seven 3-pointers and finished with 28 points Saturday in Jacksonville (Texas) College’s 84-71 win over Tyler Junior College.
This is Hill’s second season at Jacksonville, now 11-11.
Hill ranks fourth on Clovis High’s career scoring list behind Bubba Jennings, Jaye Crockett and Jaden Isler.
Best TV bet
Super Bowl's greatest commercials at 6 p.m. on CBS Jim Nantz and Lara Spencer review some of the best commercials to air during past Super Bowls.
Question of the day
What's your favorite Super Bowl commercial ever?
Weather
Today — Careful driving to work. Rain and snow showers in the morning...then rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s.
Tonight — Don’t put away the shovel. Snow likely. Snow accumulation 1 or 2 inches. Lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s.