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- 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…
- Why Hobbies Still Matter in the Digital AgeBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach When the day winds down in Eastern New Mexico, many people settle into the same routine: dinner, a little television,…
- The Viroqua Harvest Parade: 13 Years of Paper Mâché, Puppets and Prosocial BehaviorBy Staff Writer: Grace Anders Picture this: a giant paper mâché carrot struts down the street surrounded by skittering origami masked mice. Behind them glides…
- Sports Balls Catching Tourist EyesBy Staff Writer: Trinidad Carrasco This is Southwest LP Gas Co., located in Carlsbad, New Mexico. A new roadside attraction there is catching people’s attention, five huge propane…
- How changes to student loan repayment plans affect borrowersBy Staff Writer: Grace Anders A new administration brings noteworthy changes to student loan repayment plans. According to a survey by US News with 1,190…
- From Puzzle to Trail Pam Neely Connects Northern New MexicoBy Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Some hikes begin with a map. For Pam Neely, it began with her dog. “I had a reactive dog…
- FenwayBy Staff Writer: Shawna Hamilton My husband and I are working through a bucket list, attending a Major League Baseballgame at each team’s stadium. Recently,…
- Portales Animal Shelter Receives Grant Funding for Spay and Neuter ProgramsBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach On any given day in Portales, it isn’t unusual to see a stray dog trotting down a side street or…
- Vernon Trails awarded $48K Hometown Grant from T-Mobile By Staff Writer: Grace Anders On June 21, 2025, Vernon Trails became one of 25 recipients out of nearly 1,000 applicants to receive a T-Mobile Hometown Grant in the amount…
- Lumberjack Day in the Clouds By Staff Writer: Shawna Hamilton Sept. 13 is a fun-filled day in Cloudcroft, New Mexico. The Village put on the 32nd year of Lumberjack Day at Zenith Park. This is a fun day of competition, food, arts, and…
- How Much Protein Do You Really Need?By Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Walk into any grocery store and nearly every label boasts added protein, from cereals to snack foods to baked…
- A Guide to Financial Literacy for College StudentsBy Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney For many students, managing money is a new responsibility that can feel overwhelming. However, understanding and managing your personal…
- Crawford Dominates Canelo, Seals Legacy in Super fight Showdown By Staff Writer: Trinidad Carrasco In a performance that will echo through boxing history, Terence “Bud” Crawford delivered a masterclass against Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez, earning…
- Taylor Swift in Clovis!By Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Taylor Swift came to perform in Clovis! Well, not really. “Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience” is a…
- Five Heart Farm Peach FestivalBy Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Peach season is here! In Texico, peaches are taken very seriously, including a whole peach festival put on by Five…
- Doubted No More: Rodgers, Fields Put on a Show in Week 1By Staff Writer: Trinidad Carrasco In a thrilling Week 1 showdown that no one saw coming, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the New York Jets…
- Why Sabrina Carpenter feels like the people’s pop starBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach Sabrina Carpenter’s appeal goes beyond chart stats. It is the way she treats the crowd like co-writers, from onstage ad-libs…
- Walmart shrimp recall does not affect Clovis and Portales storesBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach The Food and Drug Administration has advised consumers not to eat certain frozen shrimp imported from PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati,…
- How to Reclaim Your Attention SpanBy Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney In today’s world, it can be difficult to sit still long enough to read a few chapters of a…
- Balancing Parenthood and CollegeBy Staff Writer: Erika Hernandez During the lockdown in 2021 from COVID, my oldest had just started Pre-K. It was his very first school year,…
- Balancing books and bouquets: Planning my wedding as an ENMU studentBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach If you walked into my garage today, you’d see the exact point where school and wedding planning collide. A giant…
- Climbing New Mexico’s Highest PeakBy Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Wheeler Peak, standing at 13,167 feet above sea level, is the highest point in the state of New Mexico….
- Golf’s Comeback: A look at The Games Big BoomBy Staff Writer: Jacob Mattox The historical origins of golf began in Scotland during the 15th century, which led to the development of the highly…
- Dodgers Make History in 2024 With World Series WinBy Staff Writer: Jacob Mattox The Los Angeles Dodgers completed one of the franchise’s most distinguished seasons in its long history through their achievements and…
- Understanding the Meaning Behind Good FridayBy Staff Writer: Jacob Mattox Christians throughout the world observe Good Friday as a significant religious holiday. It is known to be observed annually as…
- The Oklahoma City Thunder Make HistoryBy Staff Writer: Jacob Mattox The Oklahoma City Thunder have redefined excellence in the 2024–25 NBA season, delivering a performance that ranks among the most…
- In-N-Out Burger is Coming to New Mexico!By Staff Writer: Jacob Mattox The West Coast fast-food chain In-N-Out Burger plans to establish its first New Mexico restaurant in Albuquerque. The company plans…
- Florida Gators Return to GloryBy Staff Writer: Jacob Mattox The Florida Gators men’s basketball team capped off a spectacular season by winning the NCAA Tournament, bringing home their third…
- A Glance at the New Look UNM LobosBy Staff Writer: Jacob Mattox The University of New Mexico men’s basketball team will experience significant roster changes following the conclusion of the 2024–25 season….
- I Wasn’t Disorganized, I Was Just UndiagnosedBy Staff Writer: Kelsie Glenn Finding out you have ADHD after 30 can be both a revelation and a reckoning. Suddenly, things that felt like…
- What’s for Breakfast? Finding New Favorites During the Egg ShortageBy Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney For many of us, breakfast just isn’t the same without eggs. Whether scrambled, fried, or folded into an omelet,…
- The Benefits of Enjoying the Little ThingsBy Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney As a college student, life moves fast and rewards constant productivity. With constantemail notifications and exams looming overhead, it’s…
- Front Row Feels and Secret Pop-UpsBy Staff Writer: Kelsie Glenn Some nights feel like they are pulled straight from a movie, and April 13th, 2025, at the KOKO in London,…
- How to Cope with Climate AnxietyBy Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney With the impacts of climate change becoming more severe, many people are experiencing a sense of helplessness about the…
- Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries: A Cozy Fantasy ExperienceBy Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Cozy fantasy is taking over adult entertainment. Booktok often recommends titles like Legends & Lattes, a series of novels featuring…
- Clovis Sidewalk Sale SuccessBy Staff Writer: Julia Simmons On Saturday, April 12th, multiple vendors came together on main street to sell their wares in a sidewalk sale. Vintage…
- Clovis Music Festival is a Huge SuccessBy Staff Writer: Julia Simmons With the Marshall Tucker Band and Everclear headlining, the Clovis Music Festival was set up to rock- literally. On Friday…
- Living With a Cat Allergy—and a CatBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach When I rescued a tiny kitten we named Oats, I knew we were taking a risk. My fiancé, Keith, is…
- The Day I Drove My Car Under the English Channel By Staff Writer: Kelsie Glenn Have you ever ridden in a car underwater? Me neither until I took the Le Shuttle through the Chunnel. The…
- Bruges in a Day: I Came for the Culture, Stayed for the Sugar RushBy Staff Writer: Kelsie Glenn Recently, I have been embracing extreme day trips and overnight journeys across the UK and Europe to maximize the experience…
- The Club for Grown-Ups Who Still Believe in Book MagicBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach Picture it: a Sunday afternoon in Clovis or Portales. The coffee’s hot, the snacks are out, and the room is…
- High school senior’s art installation tells a heartbreaking story for a good causeBy Staff Writer: Grace Anders Zaiah, a high school senior at Youth Initiative High School in Viroqua, WI, displayed her senior project to the public…
- Locked In: Watching Water Move at a Snail’s PaceBy Staff Writer: Kelsie Glenn Have you ever wondered what it takes to move a boat through a waterway with changing levels? The answer lies…
- Ninety Years of Speaking Up: Why You Should Write for The ChaseBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach Set the scene: It’s 1934. The country is still reeling from the Great Depression, and trust in institutions is shaky….
- AmeriCorps NCCC: A Year of Service and GrowthBy Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney For young adults looking to make a difference while gaining valuable hands-on work experience, AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps…
- Travel the World- From ClovisBy Staff Writer: Julia Simmons The Clovis Civic Center is giving you the chance to go abroad, all without leaving their ballroom. Around the World…
- Traveling Abroad in the 2020’sBy Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Traveling overseas is something most people dream about. It’s usually a long-term future goal that you save for. Figuring out…
- TransJoy: A Growing Space for Community and ConnectionBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach What started as an idea between two friends has quickly become a thriving community. TransJoy, an Ohio-based advocacy and support…
- Snow White is Ho-HumBy Staff Writer: Julia Simmons This Saturday, I shelled out $24 to go see the live-action remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in…
- Rats: The Misunderstood CompanionBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach Rats often get a bad rap. Many people associate them with disease and filth, but in reality, domesticated rats, known…
- Family Pridefest 2025 Set for June in PortalesBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach Eastern New Mexico Rising will host Family Pridefest 2025 on June 28 at Portales City Park. The free, family-friendly event…
- U.S. Moves to Halt Penny Production, Raising Questions About the Future of the CoinBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach President Donald Trump announced on Feb. 11, 2025, that he has directed the U.S. Treasury Department to stop minting new…
- Measles outbreak hits Lea CountyBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has confirmed three cases of measles in Lea County, officially declaring an outbreak…
- A Lord of the Rings Review 20 Years LaterBy Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Growing up, I was a serious Harry Potter fangirl. I never had any interest in LOTR, despite my parents, siblings,…
- Is Theater Culture Dead?By Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Recently, I went to the movies for the first time in over a year. I used to love going to…
- From Joke to Phenomenon: The Rise of “Hello Kitty Island Adventure”By Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach What started as a joke on “South Park” back in 2006 has turned into one of the biggest hits in…
- Magic in the Mundane: Local Author GM Katz Proves Creativity Thrives AnywhereBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach For many stationed at Cannon Air Force Base, Eastern New Mexico can feel like just another stop. The flat landscape…
- ENMU Time Capsule UpdateBy Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Forty years down, ten to go! If you have ever walked past the Administration Building, you have been in the…
- ENMU Coach Nona Borden Promoted to Head Coach of Women’s SoccerBy Staff Writer: Grace Rofii Last month, the head coaching job for Eastern’s women’s soccer team was given to coachNona Borden. Borden started at ENMU…
- Duolingo’s viral marketing stunt “kills” Duo the OwlBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach Duolingo has once again mastered the art of viral marketing, this time by “killing off” its beloved green owl mascot…
- The Beat of Portales: DJ FoulMouth J on Music and CommunityBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach For DJ FoulMouth J, music is more than entertainment. It is a necessity. Born in Roswell and raised in Artesia,…
- Color Analysis: How Wearing the Right Shades Can Elevate Your Entire LookBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach Color analysis, a practice rooted in color theory, has made a striking comeback in recent years, with social media fueling…
- Buc-ee’s: The Gas Station With a Cult FollowingBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach Buc-ee’s isn’t just a gas station—it’s a destination. The Texas-based chain has built a loyal fan base with its massive…
- A Look at Airtravel in 2025By Staff Writer: Julia Simmons If you are thinking about travelling this spring break, make sure you pick your airline carefully. I flew domestically for…
- The Parade of PlanetsBy Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney The lineup of several planets is occurring in the night sky. This phenomenon, often calledthe parade of planets, occurs…
- ENMU Softball Leading NCAA Division II in Home RunsBy Staff Writer: Grace Rofii NCAA College softball is finally here! The Greyhounds just finished up the first week ofconference play and currently have an…
- Local Bulletin Boards Offer News and Resources, Yet Few Use ThemBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach An online resource designed to keep Cannon Air Force Base personnel and surrounding communities informed is not reaching its full…
- Should Students Be Rating Professors?By Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Most students are familiar with websites like RateMyProfessors.com. These are websites where past students evaluate their experience with professors online,…
- Logging Off: Why I Deleted Social Media Apps from My PhoneBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach The internet used to be a place we visited briefly before logging off. Now it’s a constant presence, always connected,…
- Clovis Music Festival Tickets on Sale NowBy Staff Writer: Julia Simmons The famous yearly Clovis Music Festival lineup has been announced! Friday night- April 11- will feature Roger Clyne and the…
- Baking on a BudgetBy Staff Writer: Julia Simmons There is always space to bake, whether you live in fifty square feet or five thousand. When you get a…
- Girls’ Trip to Amarillo Offers Unexpected FunBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach After moving to eastern New Mexico for a military assignment, I never expected to find a best friend. Over a…
- The History of St. Patrick’s DayBy Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney The first recorded St. Patrick’s Day parade took place in New York City in 1762. Today, theholiday is celebrated…
- Taking Time for Yourself During MidtermsBy Staff Writer: Julia Simmons As we wind down into midterms, it is important for students to remember to take time for themselves. A self-care…
- Quay County Sun Merger Expands Regional News CoverageBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach The “Quay County Sun” merged with “The Eastern New Mexico News” in February, expanding coverage while maintaining a focus on…
- Cookies and Dinosaurs Spotted in ClovisBy Staff Writer: Julia Simmons If you’ve ever been driving and spotted what looked to be dinosaurs in a parking lot with a big pink…
- Benson Boone: The Flipping ShowmanBy Staff Writer: Kelsie Glenn Benson Boone, a 22-year-old American singer-songwriter from Washington, is quickly making a name for himself with a unique blend of…
- Meet Your Chase Crew! (March 2025)
- Clovis Wedding Expo returns for fifth yearBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach The Clovis Civic Center and Jocks on Wheels Entertainment will host the 5th Annual Clovis Wedding Expo on March 22….
- Ulta Grand Opening in ClovisBy Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Clovis is working on upping its shopping game. Citizens were excited when a Marshall’s opened before Christmas 2024, but Ulta’s…
- Thru Hiking: A Journey Like No OtherBy Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney For those who love adventure, thru hiking offers the challenge of a lifetime. Unlike dayhikes or weekend backpacking trips,…
- From London to Legends: A Stonehenge Adventure AwaitsBy Staff Writer: Kelsie Glenn Looking for a fun and fascinating historical day trip while visiting the United Kingdom? A visit to Stonehenge is a…
- Investing in Educators, Inspiring GenerationsBy Staff Writer: Erika Hernandez Teachers are the backbone of education, shaping young minds and paving the way for future generations. In New Mexico, the…
- How the New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship WorksBy Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Many college students are receiving the New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship, a statefunded initiative designed to make higher education more…
- Portales Public Library Expands Adult Book Club OfferingsBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach The Portales Public Library has long hosted an adult book club, Shelf Indulgence, which meets one Thursday per month at…
- Parachute Plasma Donation Center in Clovis Offers Life-Saving OpportunityBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach Many residents may not realize that plasma donation is available locally. At Parachute in Clovis, plasma donors are offered an…
- Onyx Storm Leaves Readers Searching for AnswersBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach After months of anticipation, “Onyx Storm,” the third book in Rebecca Yarros’ bestselling Empyrean series, was released on Jan. 21,…
- A Valentines Day Picnic Amongst PlantsBy Staff Writer: Grace Anders Tucked away on the corner of a quiet residential neighborhood in the small town ofViroqua, WI resides a plant nursery…
- Home Bakers at Cannon AFB Face Scrutiny, Community Stands Behind ThemBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach In a community where small businesses thrive, home bakers at Cannon Air Force Base are a beloved part of daily…
- Hearing Care Made More Accessible at Cannon AFBBy Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach As of Jan. 23, 2025, Airmen at Cannon Air Force Base now have improved access to hearing care with the…
- New Mexico RunnersBy Staff Writer: Erika Hernandez Not everyone may know this, but New Mexico has its very own semi-professional indoor arena soccer team—the New Mexico Runners….
- The Beauty and Challenge of Mt. TaylorBy Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Standing tall in northwest New Mexico, Mt. Taylor (Tsoodził), offers breathtaking panoramic views. At 11,305 feet, this ancient volcano…
- Christmas Traditions From Around the WorldBy Copy Editor: Caitlin Daugherty With the Fall semester ending and Christmas right around the corner it can be really fun to think about how…
- Holiday Cheer and Desert By Staff Writer: Natalie Deleon The holidays usually always mean it’s time to bring out a certain recipe. Mine is millionaire pie. I know I’m…
- Thanksgiving plus work By Staff Writer: Natalie Deleon The week of thanksgiving tends to be a hassle. Last minute gathering of food and having to remember what we…
- The Perfect Hobbies for WinterBy Copy Editor: Caitlin Daugherty Thinking of fun things to do during the winter can be a struggle. Especially when you live in an area…
- How to Hand-Sew a Quilt for BeginnersBy Copy Editor: Caitlin Daugherty Photo Credit: Caitlin Daugherty Quilting can be a very fun way to create something long-lasting that can be used and…
- The Champions League is Changing ForeverBy Staff Writer: Alan Darnold The Champions League(UCL) is an annual football (soccer) competition organized by UEFA (Union of European Football Associations). It features the…
- Madrid to Sign Mbappe?By Staff Writer: Alan Darnold Real Madrid have an opportunity to propel themselves back to the premier force in world football this summer. Should Real…
- ENMU Men’s Soccer Defeated in Final Home Game By Staff Writer: Grace Rofii In their final home game of the 2024 season, the ENMU men’s soccer team fell short, facing off against the…
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