By Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Photo Credit: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney White Sands National Park, located in the Tularosa Basin about 220 miles from Portales, protects the world’s largest gypsum dune field. The park covers 275 square miles of the New Mexican desert and is made up of bright white wave-like sand dunes. The park…
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ENMU Soccer Falls Short This Week After Tough Matchups
By Staff Writer: Grace Rofii Both ENMU’s Men’s and Women’s soccer teams fell short Thursday, September 12th, to their respective opponents. With the men’s team at home hosting West Texas A&M University (WT) and the women’s team on the road facing Western Colorado University, it was a tough matchup for both teams. The ENMU men’s…
Ruidoso New Mexico, Devastated by Natural Disasters
By Staff Writer: Caitlin Daugherty Photo Credit: Caitlin Daugherty; Ruidoso New Mexico, South Fork Fire over the mountains, June 17 As the climate crisis continues to grow across the world, the Southwestern area of the United States has felt the brunt of these effects. With extreme dry weather causing massive wildfires that destroy hundreds of…
Valley Of Fires: Lava-Forged Wonder
By Staff Writer: Caitlin Daugherty Photo Credit: Caitlin Daugherty; Valley of Fires, Carrizozo New Mexico, Scenic Shot of the Valley of Fires, April 10, 2024 The Valley of Fires in Carrizozo, New Mexico is a great destination for hikers, picnickers, and history enthusiasts alike. With gorgeous scenery and a fascinating geological history, visitors to the…
Making Friends
By Staff Writer: Natalie Deleon Photo Credit: Natalie Deleon In the beginning of this year, I began to write about my brother who was just starting out in the livestock business. He carried the weight of helping out our grandpa and choosing to pursue a career in this. I truly think my brother has been…
An Argument in Favor of Feline
By Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Photo Credit: Julia Simmons If dogs are a man’s best friend, where does that leave cats? Dogs seem to be the default pet for most families, but a cat or kitten can also be a terrific addition to a household. In my experience, cats give just as much love as…
Wings ‘N Wheels
By Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Clovis Airport Hosted “Wings ‘N Wheels” Show This year marked the 4th annual Wings ‘N Wheels aircraft show held at the Clovis Regional Airport. The show included vintage and military aircraft as well as automobiles and motorcycles. Admission was free, as well as live music. Food and other vending trucks…
Finding Balance as a Working Student
By Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Being a college student is demanding. Between attending lectures, completing assignments, meeting graduation requirements, and finding time to relax, the workload can feel overwhelming. Add a job into the mix and life gets even more complicated. Throughout my college career, I’ve had to juggle school, work, and my personal…
The Chase: Sports Films
By Staff Writer: Morganne Guhl Sports films have always been a part of Cinema, but what are the must-see? We will go over five sports movies you should watch. Our starting film is Rocky from 1976. Written by Sylvester Stallone, who also starred in the film, the story is about a no-name boxer named Rocky…
Indoor Gardening for the Spring Season
By Staff Writer: Jerri Clewis It’s finally April, and with luck, the last frost for cities in New Mexico will be fast approaching with warmer weather on its heels. That means it’s the perfect time to start getting ready to grow some of your favorite plants. Although the season often means filling up an outdoor…