Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.
Blood needed
Roll up your sleeve, there’s a blood drive from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. today in the Commons area at Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd.
Information: 769-4154.
Meetings watch
The Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority meets at 10 a.m. today in the Yam Theater, 219 S. Main St. Portales.
Information: 505-275-0022.
Quirky quote of the day
“If voting changed anything, they’d make it illegal.” — Emma Goldman
Today in history
On this day in 1999, construction begins on a giant bonfire at Texas A&M University, the continuation of a tradition that began 90 years earlier.
Two days later, the bonfire collapsed, killing 12 students and injuring another 27.
Here’s the rest of the story:
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/construction-begins-on-deadly-bonfire
Weather
Today — Sunny, with a high near 59. South wind between 10 and 20 mph.
Tonight — Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Southwest wind between 10 and 15 mph.
