Wednesday morning briefing
Santa arrives, ageless Texico and the big blow
Welcome. It’s Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday morning briefing:
Video of the day
Santa came early to the New Mexico Christian Children's Home on Sunday. The Cannon Air Force Base Medical Group brought St. Nick and presents for each child affiliated with the home. In return, the youth performed several songs for them.
Did you know?
Texico is the oldest community in Curry County. The border town was established in 1902, according to “The Place Names of New Mexico.”
Question of the day
Aside from scattering your Christmas lawn displays, did you have a funny or odd experience in all that wind Tuesday?
Share your comments below.
Web site of the day
Clovis mom Angela Spangler could win a trip to Miami here.
She’s one of eight finalists nationwide in the “Great Pork Recipe Playoffs,” for her swiss cheese and riesling fondue and hot chipotle smoked sausage.
Winners determined by votes at this site get a trip to a pro football game and a chance to meet NFL great Emmitt Smith at a pre-game tailgating party:
Displaced dogs
Petsense in Clovis is helping give away barely used Igloo-style houses to deserving dogs.
It’s their version of Secret Santa.
This week and next at Petsense, drop off the name of anyone in need of a house for their strictly outdoors dog.
Petsense will get the name to Wandering Tails, the organization donating the houses and they’ll provide shelter for Rover.
Weather
Today — Settling down. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s to mid 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight — Flannel pajamas. Lows 15 to 25. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
