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Courtesy photo: Devon Ravine Staff Sgt. Robert Gutierrez, Air Force Cross recipient and combat controller, poses with Sergeant First Class Mike Jones, 7th Special Forces Group medic. Jones saved Gutierrez’ life twice during a 2009 mission in Afghanistan. The two friends participated in the 812-mile Tim Davis Memorial March from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas […]
Freedom New Mexico SAN ANTONIO — So far, Eastern New Mexico University’s soccer teams are hanging around at or near the top of the Lone Star Conference standings. On Friday, both tied with Incarnate Word to stay in contention. The ENMU men (4-2-3, 2-0-1 LSC) stayed on top of the LSC standings with a 1-1 […]
CNJ staff PORTALES — The Eastern New Mexico University men’s track team is ranked this week for the first time in the program’s history in the U.S. Track & FIeld and Cross County Association’s NCAA Division II regional poll. The Greyhounds were ranked ninth in the South Central Region. They were one of five Lone […]
CNJ staff photo: Liliana Castillo Eastern senior guard Alan Branch keeps the ball despite West Texas senior guard Joe Mincey’s best efforts during the first half. Dave Wagner PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University’s men survived a brutal eight-day stretch to win four games in a row. Saturday night against rival West Texas A&M, the […]
PORTALES, N.M. — Seniors Jessie Poku (WR, Murphy, Richardson HS) and Tillman Stevens (DB, Baytown, Texas/Sterling HS) from the Eastern New Mexico University football team have been selected Honorable Mention D2Football.com All-American, for their outstanding play during the 2010 season. The award marks the fifth All-American Honors for the Greyhounds this season and the ninth […]
CNJ staff PORTALES — The Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer team has been awarded the 2010 National Soccer Coaches Association Team Ethics/Sportsmanship Silver Award for their play last season. To be eligible, a team must have five or fewer yellow cards and no red cards throughout the season. The Zias were called for two […]
CNJ staff RICHARDSON, Texas — Pitchers Jerry Manning and Anthony Smith and right fielder Ethan Wagner led six Eastern New Mexico University players in All-Lone Star Conference baseball selections for the 2010 season. All three were selected to the second team. Meantime, freshman center fielder Luis Quinones, senior infielder Sean Cruce and senior second baseman […]
Clay and Northcutt Garner LSC South Postseason Awards
CNJ staff PORTALES — Sophomore first baseman Mitch Wolfe went 3-for-5 with three RBIs, including a game-tying, two-run single in a six-run fourth, and five relievers each threw one scoreless inning as Eastern New Mexico University beat New Mexico Highlands 8-6 on Tuesday for a split of their baseball doubleheader at Greyhound Field. The Greyhounds […]
CNJ staff EDMOND, Okla. — Senior right-hander Kimberly Crouse pitched five shutout innings and went 3-for-4 with two RBIs Friday, helping Eastern New Mexico University’s softball team blank previously unbeaten Central Oklahoma 4-0 in the first game of a doubleheader. The Bronchos (7-1) came back for a 3-1 win in the nightcap. The LSC teams […]
File photo Students of the building trades program at Mesalands Community College, build a house as part of their hands-on training. This house was being built earlier in the year. The construction is scheduled to last for two semesters. By Thomas Garcia: Freedom New Mexico Area community colleges are offering programs designed to help students […]
CNJ staff photo: KevinWilson Rocky Martin, a coordinator of charity events for High Plains Harley Davidson of Clovis, brings a pair of bicycles into the Scout Center of the Matt 25 Hope Center Thursday night. By Liliana Castillo: CNJ staff writer Clovis Boy Scouts Troop 333 will earn merit badges for community service by fixing […]
Students earn seats in honor band Clovis High School band members filled 39 of 89 chairs available in the South East New Mexico Music Educators Association’s High School Honor Band after tryouts last Saturday. Students will travel to Hobbs Dec. 11-12 for the All District Band clinic and concert. Clovis qualifiers for SENMMEA honor band: […]
CNJ staff photo: Liliana Castillo Clovis High School senior Ean Guthals was one of 18 Clovis students selected for the 2010 All-state choir. By Liliana Castillo: CNJ staff writer
Freedom New Mexico Designated hitter Jereme Johnson’s walkoff single capped a three-run seventh inning to help Eastern New Mexico University claim an 11-10 comeback win over Abilene Christian on Sunday at Greyhound Field. The win earned the Greyhounds a split with the conference-leading Wildcats, which grabbed a 7-6 win in the nightcap. The teams split […]
CNJ staff photo: Liliana Castillo ENMU junior Russell Campbell was one of five pitchers employed by the Greyhounds during Saturday’s 15-3 first-game loss to Angelo State. CNJ staff PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University earned its second walkoff win of the weekend against ninth-ranked Angelo State on Saturday. Paden Vendrely drew a two-out walk in […]
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Local students earn scholar honors Two Clovis High School students and a Floyd High School student were selected as Golden Apple Scholars, according to a Golden Apple press release. Ana Olivas and Rosa Rosas of Clovis High and Alexis C. Benoit of Floyd High were selected among 64 New Mexico students. The Golden Apple Foundation […]
Clovis High School’s Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Core held its annual awards ceremony and military ball Saturday at the Landing on Cannon Air Force Base, according to a press release. Honored were: Cadet Staff Sgt. Victoria Bailey, cadet Staff Sgt. Steven Dornak, cadet Senior Airman Laina Green, cadet Staff Sgt. Jennifer Landry, cadet […]
