By Staff Writer: Cristina Boluda Piqueras Eastern New Mexico University’s women’s soccer team plays in the Lone Star Conference at the NCAA Division II level in Portales, New Mexico. The home of the greyhounds is Al Whitehead Field at Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium, a modern facility in Portales that accommodates Soccer, Track & Field,…
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ENMU Volleyball Shows Heart in the 2025 Season
By Staff Writer: Cristina Boluda Piqueras After a challenging 2024 season, the ENMU Greyhounds volleyball program is in the process of rebuilding for the 2025 campaign. Launching the season with a lineup that includes 14 new players and important returnees. By incorporating new players, relying on returning leaders, and emphasizing both the technical and mental…
ENMU Football Builds Strength Amid a Tough 2025 Campaign
By Staff Writer: Cristina Boluda Piqueras The football team is going through a difficult but resolute 2025 season under Kelley Lee as head coach. The Greyhounds, who play in the NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference, have had one of the most difficult schedules in recent years, facing both longstanding rivals and nationally ranked institutions….
Day-Trip Diaries: Exploring Europe One Flight at a Time
By Staff Writer: Kelsie Glenn I have lived in England for just under two years, and it never ceases to amaze me how easy it is to explore all over Europe from one of the many London airports. Just the other day, I found a round-trip flight to Milan for under $40. Without much planning,…
Chaos Coordinator: How I Juggle Life, School, and a 4.0 GPA
By Staff Writer: Kelsie Glenn Balancing school, family, work, and a personal life feels like juggling flaming torches, exciting but risky. Life as a student, mom, wife, and worker while maintaining a 4.0 GPA may seem impossible, but it’s not. Some days can be overwhelming, but I’ve learned that motivation isn’t about perfection; it’s about finding a rhythm that works for you while remembering why…
CCC Cultural Arts
By Staff Writer: Julia Simmons ‘Clovis’ and ‘culture’ aren’t usually two words you see together, but that’s exactly what Christy Mendoza and the rest of the Clovis Community College Cultural Arts team are trying to change. Beginning in 2001, the CCC Cultural Arts Series aims to bring world and regional arts performances to the underserved…
Cavern City Renaissance Festival Brings Medieval Magic to Carlsbad
By Staff Writer: Trinidad Carrasco Carlsbad, NM — The Cavern City Renaissance Festival returned to Lake Carlsbad Beach Park this fall, drawing crowds from across the region for a weekend of fantasy, fun, and community spirit. The festival transformed the park into a lively medieval village, complete with knights in armor, fire dancers, artisan vendors, and…
Art in the Trees
By Staff Writer: Shawna Hamilton Now is the time to jump in the car and head to the Sacramento Mountains in New Mexico. Mother Nature is showing her artistic side. The leaves are changing and making the mountains even more beautiful. You do not want to miss the opportunity to witness the stunning transformation from the gorgeous green…
Yurt’s Up, Wales! Chasing Rainbows and Sheep Shenanigans
By Staff Writer: Kelsie Glenn Imagine standing on a hill, raindrops tickling your face, as a rainbow touches the ground so close you swear you could grab it. That was my long weekend in Wales, a tiny country with a giant heart, bursting with lessons in nature, history, and community. As a wanderlust craving adventure,…
Why Hobbies Still Matter in the Digital Age
By Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach When the day winds down in Eastern New Mexico, many people settle into the same routine: dinner, a little television, and hours lost to the glow of a phone screen. It is an easy cycle, but one that leaves little behind. Scrolling is not a hobby. A true hobby asks…