Monday morning briefing: Shameless self-promotion and the history of canned beer

Good morning. It’s the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.

Shameless self-promotion

We asked and you answered.

Saturday’s newspaper will feature former newsboys and newsgirls who once delivered our publication on foot, by bike and even from horseback.

It’s a delightful feature packed with memories and odd stories you won’t want to miss.

Question of the day

Has reading a book ever changed your life?

Tell us how in the comment section below.

Take a dive

Eastern New Mexico University has a variety of non-credit classes from skydiving, zumba and cake decorating for adults to beginning jazz and swimming for children.

For course descriptions or for registration forms: Visit http://www.enmu.edu/academics/distance-ed/non-credit/index.shtml

Today in history

On this day in 1935, canned beer makes its debut.

In partnership with the American Can Company, the Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company delivered 2,000 cans of Krueger's Finest Beer and Krueger's Cream Ale to faithful Krueger drinkers in Richmond, Va.

Ninety-one percent of the drinkers approved of the canned beer, driving Krueger to give the green light to further production.

Here’s the rest of the story:

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-canned-beer-goes-on-sale

Weather

Today — Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s to mid 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the north in the afternoon.

Tonight — Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 25. North winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening.