By Staff Writer: Grace Rofii Photo Credit: Grace Rofii The Greyhound volleyball team hit the road September 26th for their two tough away series against The University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB) and Western New Mexico University. They started their roadtrip in Odessa, Texas then to Western New Mexico for the two of many games…
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Carlsbad Caverns: A Journey Underground
By Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Photo Credit: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Carlsbad Caverns National Park offers an underground world unlike any other. Located about 280 miles south of Portales in the Guadalupe Mountain range, this park is home to over 100 caves that were formed by sulfuric acid dissolving limestone over millions of years. The…
A Day on the Ranch: Selling Sheep and Goats and Helping with Pigs
By Staff Writer: Natalie Deleon Ranch life is a blend of hard work and dedication, and my brother is living proof about this. This week, he decided to sell 47 sheep and goats. The livestock included a mix of different breeds: White Dorper, Blackhead Dorper, and Spotted Dorper Sheep, as well as Blackhead Boer and…
Girls are being Encouraged to Play Flag Football in Clovis, NM
By Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Photo Credit: Julia Simmons Bella Cordova started co-ed youth flag football this season. She was made aware of the opportunity to play and immediately knew she wanted to try. Cordova’s team is made up of children aged seven to 11, but there are some in the league as young as…
An Open Letter to Incoming Freshmen
By Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Photo Credit: Julia Simmons So, welcome to ENMU, and welcome to college! You’ve probably been hearing about nothing but college for the last few years- where do you want to go, what will you write about for your essay, what will you major in when you get there? And you’re…
Greyhound Football Gets the Win in Home Opener
By Staff Writer: Grace Rofii Photo Credit: Grace Rofii The 2024 greyhound football team was victorious in the home opener versus Sul Ross State University on Saturday, September 7th. Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium welcomed back the Eastern fans, not without a few hiccups, as the game was delayed an hour due to the Sul…
Hiking the Southwest: White Sands National Park
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…
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…