Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Monday briefing.
Video game of the week
Our own game specialist Jenna Zaime’s pick of the week.
Game: Bejeweled 3
Genre: Puzzle
System: PC, Mac
What is it? A compulsively fun sequel that’s delightful, if familiar.
ESRB Rating: Everyone
Web site: http://www.popcap.com/games/bejeweled3
Holiday cooking tip
To remove the smell of garlic or onions from your hands rub a tablespoon of salt mixed with a little water and rub for a few seconds then rinse under cold water.
School board meetings
Here’s a list of school board meetings this week in Roosevelt County:
• Dora Consolidated Schools board of education, 7 p.m. today. Information: 477-2216.
• Elida Municipal Schools board of education, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Elida High School library. Information: 274-6211.
• Floyd Municipal Schools board of education, today. Information: 478-2211.
• Portales Municipal Schools board of education, 6 p.m. today, district Administration Building. Information: 356-7000.
Question of the day
What was your favorite book as a child and why?
Please feel free to share your literary treasures in the comment section below.
Today in history
Vice President Al Gore reluctantly conceded defeat to Texas Governor George W. Bush in his bid for the presidency, following weeks of legal battles over the recounting of votes in Florida, on this day in 2000.
Here’s the rest of the story:
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history
Weather
Today — Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight — Clear. Lows in the 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
