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General Obligation Bond Proposition "B" in the November
General Election is worth almost $13 million to the ENMU System, and over $94 million to higher education statewide. Community support has been evident on marquees throughout town.

ENMU-Portales would receive almost $9 million. ENMU-Roswell would receive about $3,175,000. ENMU-Ruidoso would receive about $850,000.

(photos by Wendel Sloan and Shelley Gilmore)

Estimated Cost to Property Owners:
$50,000 Home – $5 per year
$100,000 Home – $10 per year
$150,000 Home – $15 per year

Money spent on construction projects expected to recycle 3-5 times in local economies.

What ENMU System Would Receive

ENMU-Portales
$7 million for science building
$766,000 for KENW digital conversion
$500,000 for infrastructure renewal
$462,000 for information technology

ENMU-Ruidoso
$750,000 for Ruidoso Instruction Center Expansion Phase I
$100,000 for roof repair

ENMU-Roswell
$3 million for Health Science Center (Building 700 Renovation)
$175,000 infrastructure renewal

(ADA improvements for all 3 campuses)

Freedom Newspapers Run Editorial in Support of General Obligation Bond Proposition "B"

Editor's Note: The Clovis News-Journal and Portales News-Tribune, owned by Freedom Newspapers, ran editorials in support of General Obligation Bond Proposition "B" in their Sunday, Oct. 17 issues. The editorial below is reprinted by permission.

Commentary

It's OK to pay for education; vote yes for bond
Freedom Newspapers

James A. Garfield, the 20th U.S. president, summarized our feelings about education: It is next in importance to freedom and justice, he said. Without education, neither freedom nor justice can be permanently maintained.

We seldom endorse tax hikes, but we hope New Mexico voters will OK, on Nov. 2, the semiannual General Obligation Bond for Education. Skilled and learned New Mexicans are essential to our communities’ growth and well worth these costs.

If the issue passes, property owners will see their taxes increase slightly – about $10 a year for the owner of a $100,000 home.

This “G.O. bond,” as it is called, is not new. It must be approved statewide on a routine basis, and the taxes raised pay for buildings and other physical upgrades at New Mexico’s higher education institutions.

Question B on the ballot, it would allocate $95 million for the next phase of capital improvements at 17 state colleges and universities, including those in our region.

Eastern New Mexico University in Portales has the most to gain — $7 million for a new science center, $766,000 for its public television station and $1.1 million for other campus upgrades, including roofing, sidewalks and technology funding.

Clovis Community College would receive $500,000 for a classroom addition and $150,000 for infrastructure renovation and expansion.

Mesalands Community College in Tucumcari would receive $600,000 for classroom expansion and a lecture hall large enough to host community functions.

ENMU President Steven Gamble said his school has no other source of funds for its requested improvements. If question B is defeated, the university’s science classes must continue to meet in an inadequate building built in 1949, he said.

“We at Eastern believe that the citizens of New Mexico want New Mexico’s college students to have a first-rate education, the type of education that would enable our students to compete with the students from any other state,” Gamble said. “It takes adequate facilities and equipment to enable this to happen, and bond B is essential to our progress in higher education. We believe bond B is affordable and necessary to the well-being of higher education in our state.”

Clovis Community College President Beverlee McClure agrees:
“CCC continues to set enrollment records and in order to expand our services to meet the needs of our students and of our community, this funding is essential. We hope that the voters of Curry County recognize the value of CCC and ENMU to our area.”

In looking at the amount of project dollars we would reap, the totals obviously mean our communities also could get back not only the local tax share paid in this bond issue, but some added tax dollars. Having more taxes flow in than we pay out is a rarity, and while not always worth it, this time we believe it is. Tax increases are seldom welcome, but this G.O. bond is the right investment at the right time for the region.

For these reasons, we recommend voting to approve bond question B.

Alumni Association President Publishes Letter-to-the-Editor in Support of Bond "B"

Editor's Note: The following letter-to-the-editor by local businessman and ENMU Alumni Associatoon president David Hunton was recently published in the Portales News-Tribune.

Dear Editor:

Tuesday's ballot includes the General Obligation Bond B, which is of vital importance to the future of higher education in Curry and Roosevelt counties. Bond “B” will provide more than $9.5 million for Eastern New Mexico University and Clovis Community College.

On the High Plains we sometimes take for granted our educational opportunities. How many other rural areas in New Mexico have two highly respected institutions of higher learning within 20 miles of each other? ENMU and CCC allow our children to attend college close to home without any compromise in the quality of their education.

Included in Bond “B” is $7 million for a new science building for Eastern. The buildings that currently house Eastern's science programs were built in 1949 and 1953, respectively. A new science building would allow Eastern to have a facility that matches the quality of its science faculty – providing a great learning environment for current college students, as well as future science students.

Bond B would also provide $766,000 for the digital conversion of public broadcasting station KENW-TV. With digital broadcasting, KENW will not only be able to broadcast a high-definition signal, but also offer additional channels, such as one for kids, from PBS. Everyone who enjoys and appreciates PBS will benefit.

I’ve never known of a statewide bond issue that brings so much return to our part of the state for so little. For only $5 per year for a $50,000 home, and $10 for a $100,000 home, Bond B will return almost $10 million to Curry and Roosevelt counties.

As a proud graduate of Eastern, and now president of its Alumni Association, I wholeheartedly support Bond B.

David Hunton,
Portales

Text of ENMU President's Letter About Bond "B" to Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce Members

Editor's Note: The following letter was recently sent by President Gamble to all members of the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce.

Dear Chamber Member,

I would like to call to your attention to a matter that is extremely important to the future well-being of Eastern New Mexico University and Roosevelt County.

On November 2 (although many will vote earlier), the citizens of New Mexico will vote in the national general election. On the ballot is General Obligation Bond Proposition “B” which would provide almost $13 million to the Eastern New Mexico University System.

ENMU-Portales would receive about $8.9 million, including $7 million for a badly needed science building. The buildings that currently house Eastern's science programs were built in 1949 and 1953, respectively. A new science building would allow Eastern to have a facility that matches the quality of its science faculty--providing a great learning environment for current and future students.

Bond "B" would also provide Eastern with $766,000 to assist with the digital conversion of public broadcasting station KENW-TV. This would allow KENW-TV to not only broadcast in digital quality, but to offer additional channels of PBS programming (such as a channel for kids). Other benefits to Eastern would be funds for infrastructure improvements, information technology upgrades, library improvements, and Americans with Disabilities Act improvements.

It is estimated that the money spent on these construction projects would recycle 3-5 times in the local economy. For the return to the community, Bond "B" is easy on the pocketbook. A $50,000 home would be taxed at approximately $5 per year, a $100,000 home at $10 per year, and a $150,000 home at $15 per year.

When you vote, please consider the benefits of Bond "B." It not only will enhance higher education in Roosevelt County and help keep our home-grown students at home, but will give the entire community an economic shot in the arm.

Eastern is proud to call Roosevelt County our home. We appreciate the way you are always there for us. Thank you for being such a good neighbor.

Sincerely,

Steve Gamble
ENMU President

P.S. I would also like to put in a plug for Bond “C” which will provide money for the state’s libraries, including ones at Eastern, in the Roosevelt county public schools, and public libraries in Portales and Elida.

ENMU Student Submits Letter to Monday Memo About Bond "B"

Editor's Note: The following letter to the Monday Memo was recently received from ENMU sophomore Colita Hagar.

Dear Monday Memo Editor:

On Tuesday, Nov. 2, citizens across the country will go to the polls to vote for the presidential campaign. Here in Portales, however, the local citizens will not only be voting for the presidential election, they will also be voting for something that is very important to ENMU and this town. It is G.O. Bond B.

If passed, it will give ENMU enough money to build a new science building. This is very important for students who are majoring in science and for those taking science classes as part of their general education requirements. For my major, I have to take several science courses, so I spend a lot of time in the Science Building.

One serious problem is the roof. Last week in one of my labs, there was a trash can in the middle of the room catching water that was coming through the light fixture. Call me crazy, but I think that is a little dangerous. This building is so old that it seems everything is starting to fall apart.

Speaking from personal experience, I also find the classrooms in the Science Building very uncomfortable. The seats are hard as a rock. I have a hard time paying attention because I’m always moving around in my chair trying to get comfortable.

Not only will Bond B bring in money to build a new science building, but it will also bring in money for information technology upgrades. Everyone on campus who has a computer, from students to faculty, is linked on the same network. As a student, it is very frustrating when my computer is attacked by viruses and pop-ups. I know everyone else will agree with me. If the bond passes and information technology services get additional funds, they will be able to receive upgraded technology that will make the network even better.

Money will also be provided to help KENW-V with digital conversion. This will not only allow our campus TV station to broadcast in high definition, which will be great training for students, but to offer more specialty channels

As an ENMU student, I ask that other students get involved to help ourselves by voting for Bond B. It would only cost the owner of a $50,000 home $5 per year in increased property taxes. But if you are a typical student like me who does not own a house, it will cost you absolutely zero!

Please vote!

Sincerely,

Colita Hagar,
ENMU Sophomore

State's Libraries, Including ENMU's Golden Library, Would Benefit from Bond "C"

Library Books Acquisition Total Amount: $16.3 million. Which libraries will benefit?
• 89 Public and Community Libraries (including rural bookmobiles) will receive $5.8 million
• 684 Public School Libraries and 2 Juvenile Detention Libraries will share $6.2 million
• 26 Public Colleges and University Campus Libraries will divide $3.9 million
• New Mexico State Library and History Library, Palace of the Governors, share $324,000Bond “C” Highlights
All of New Mexico’s 33 counties will receive books bond funds.

Roosevelt County’s libraries would receive approximately the following amounts:
Portales Public Library: $ 59,146
Roosevelt County Schools: $ 84,609
ENMU Golden Library $147,750
Elida Public Library $1,500For more information: www.nmbooksbond.org

ENMU Hosting Native American History Month
by Helena Rodriguez
Communication Services

Native American Heritage Month kicks off on campus Monday, Nov. 1. During the month-long celebration, people will have an opportunity to hear national award-winning flutists and experience Native American art firsthand by creating their own jewelry. In addition, about eight tribes will be represented during a Tribal Day slated for Nov. 22.

The month-long celebration kicks off at 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 1 with the beginning of competitions for the third annual Miss Native American ENMU Pageant. During the three-day competition, contestants will compete in interview, fashion, traditional and contemporary talent categories. The reigning Miss Native American ENMU, Dwan Martinez, will have a farewell banquet honor banquet on Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the Zia Room.

Utahna Livingston, director of the Office of Native American Affairs, said the performances of Native American Music Awards winner Robert “Tree” Cody and Hovia Edwards on Nov. 9 will be a main attraction.

“Hovia opened for the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City and both she and Robert “Tree” are really famous among Native American communities,” Livingston said. Cody is more commonly referred to as “Tree” and recently recorded a collaborative album, Reflections,” with Edwards, who is regarded as a world-renowned female flutist.

Additional highlights of the month will include a Veteran’s Memorial Dedication on Veteran’s Day, featuring speaker Charlotte Atso, a Navajo veteran from Farmington, and a traditional Thanksgiving dinner in which the history of the Native Americans and their role in this American holiday will be highlighted. There will also be a Native American Vendors' Day in which artists from around the state will sell their handcrafted goods inside of the Campus Union Building. Finally, the month will cap with a Native American Affairs Scholarship Day on Nov. 29 from 8-5 p.m. in the Native American Affairs Office. Information and applications will be distributed for upcoming scholarship awards.

During Native American Tribunal Day on Nov. 22 in the CUB lobby, Livingston said about eight tribes, including representatives from Cherokee, Navajo and Chickasaw, will be on hand to talk about their cultures, oral traditions and do some demonstrations. Local school children are expected to attend.

Livingston is also hoping the second annual Native American Vendors' Day will be a big hit. “A lot of people are always asking me where I get my jewelry and, because Gallup is too far to go for some people, I thought, ‘Why don’t we do this event and bring people here to sell their jewelry?’” Livingston said.

During the “Experiencing Native American Art” event on Nov. 16, children and adults will get an opportunity to try their own hands at things such as beadwork, making rattles and weaving.

Diana Cordova, director of Multicultural Affairs at Eastern, said Native American Heritage Month celebrates and recognizes the significant contributions Native Americans have made. “Tribal traditions have brought values which are ingrained in the American way of living. I would like to invite the public to celebrate this spirit by attending the events planned throughout the month,” Cordova said.

Native American Heritage Month Schedule of Activities
Monday, Nov. 1
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Miss Native American ENMU contestants’ pageant with a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Interviews for contestants, Aztec Room
6-8 p.m. - Contemporary competition for the Miss Native American ENMU pageant, Becky Sharp Auditorium of the College of Business.
Tuesday, Nov. 2
6-7:30 p.m. – Traditional competition for Miss Native American ENMU pageant, Becky Sharp Auditorium.
7:30-9 p.m.- Dwan Martinez (Miss Native American ENMU) Honor Banquet, Zia Room
Wednesday, Nov. 3
6-8 p.m. – Public speaking competition for Miss Native American ENMU, Becky Sharp Auditorium
7:30 p.m. – Crowning of the new Miss Native American ENMU, Becky Sharp Auditorium
Tuesday, Nov. 9
10 a.m. & 6 p.m. – Robert “Tree” Cody and Hovia Edwards flute presentation, Becky Sharp Auditorium
Nov. 11
Noon - ENMU Veteran’s Memorial Dedication at the flagpoles, with guest speaker, Charlotte Atso.
Tuesday, Nov. 16
6-8 p.m. – “Experiencing Native American Art”, people will have hands-on opportunities to do beadwork and weaving, Pecos Room.
Nov. 18
6 p.m. – ENMU Thanksgiving dinner, Zia Room
Friday, Nov. 19
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. – ENMU Native American Vendor’s Day, CUB lobby
6:45 p.m. – Cannon Air Force Base Native American banquet, CAFB (call for more information).
Monday, Nov. 22
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. – ENMU Native American Tribal Day, CUB lobby
Monday, Nov. 29
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. – ENMU Native American Affairs Scholarship Day, Native American Affairs Office, located in Ground Zero.

ENMU Debate Team Breaks into the Nation’s Top 10
by Michael Souders
ENMU Debate and Forenics

Eastern New Mexico University's Debate and Forensics Program has broken into the Top 10 debate programs in the country, ranking #10 in the Cross-Examination Debate Association (CEDA) National Ranking and #11 in the American Forensics Association (AFA) Ranking. ENMU is number 1 in both the CEDA Rocky Mountain Region and the AFA District 9.

"Every member has aided our present ranking," coach Mick Souders said. "Each ballot won by our teams contributes to the national standing. The difference between #10 ENMU and #11 Arizona State University is less than one ballot. Every single round we win matters at this point.”

According to Dr. Anthony Schroeder, program director, “Participation in regional and national tournaments is essential to maintaining the ranking. We have the debaters to be competitive at both the novice and varsity levels.”

Unlike sports, in debate the Greyhounds compete against schools of all sizes, from huge Division I schools like UC-Berkeley to tiny junior colleges like Southwestern College in California. More than 160 colleges and universities are presently participating in collegiate policy debate.

CEDA TOP 25 OVERALL RANKINGS
1. University of California-Berkeley
2. San Francisco State University
3. Wayne State University (MI)
4. California State University-Fullerton
5. California State University-Chico
6. California Polytechnic Institute at San Luis Obispo
7. Whitman College (WA)
8. Southwest Missouri State University
9. Arizona State University
10. Eastern New Mexico University
11. U.S. Military Academy
12. Baylor University (TX)
13. University of Pittsburgh
14. University of Redlands (CA)
15. John Carroll University (OH)
16. Liberty University (VA)
17. University of Missouri-Kansas City
18. Cornell University
19. Mary Washington College (VA)
20. California State University-Northridge
21. State University of New York-Binghamton
22. Emporia State University (KS)
23. Augustana College (IL)
24. University of Rochester (NY)
25. Gonzaga University (WA)

AFA OVERAL TOP 25 RANKINGS
1. University of California-Berkeley
2. San Francisco State University
3. California State University-Fullerton
4. Wayne State University (MI)
5. Whitman College (WA)
6. California State University-Chico
7. California Polytechnic Institute at San Luis Obispo
8. University of Redlands (CA)
9. Southwest Missouri State University
10. Emporia State University (KS)
11. Eastern New Mexico University
12. Baylor University (TX)
13. University of Missouri-Kansas City
14. U.S. Military Academy
15. Liberty University (VA)
16. Arizona State University
17. John Carroll University (OH)
18. Mary Washington College (VA)
19. Gonzaga University (WA)
20. California State University-Northridge
21. University of Southern California
22. Kansas State University
23. University of Pittsburgh
24. Augustana College (IL)
25. California State University-Long Beach

ENMU Graduate Stresses Importance of Nertworking (and History and Business Classes)
Story and photo by Helena Rodriguez
Communication Services

Network. Network. Network. That's what Janice (Friend) Morrow (BS, 1997) recommends to students at Eastern wanting to go into communications or become a freelance writer or public relations professional. Janice recently spoke to freshmen during "real world" seminars held during Eastern's fall homecoming.

Janice was able to become a full-time freelance public relations and marketing professional after first doing it on a part-time basis. She started establishing contacts while maintaining a full-time job in public relations. As a freelancer, she now works in a one-person office in her home, specializing in small businesses, government agencies and non-for-profit organizations.

"There are a lot of misconceptions about freelancing," Janice told students. "It is not a free-for-all. It takes a lot of self-discipline. You have to create your own office space and some days you work 12-15 hours."

Janice encouraged students to do what it takes to get an internship, even if that means volunteering your time. She said she worked at a regular afternoon paying job so she could afford to do a non-paid internship with the New Mexico Broadcasters Association at KOB-TV in Albuquerque. This helped her gain experience for her first professional paying job as a reporter at KLBK in Lubbock.

Janice encouraged students to take a variety of classes, saying they never know where the road will lead them. She said she regrets not taking more history classes as well as businesses classes to learn to do spreadsheets, something she had to teach herself to do to run a home business.

Janice moved back to Albuquerque in 1998 to go into public relations. About a year ago, she moved to Santa Fe with her husband, Cody. Continuing to build her network and give back to her community, she also volunteers with a PBS station, KNME-TV, as a membership drive host and has worked with the American Cancer Society as a marketing/public relation's manager.

During her days at Eastern, Janice worked at The Chase, was a reporter-anchor for Scene 3 News, and was a student writer for Communication Services.

Planning Ahead for Future Fine Arts Events
by Scarlet Smith
for Communication Services

Roberto Mancusi, Bass-Baritone Faculty Recital
Scheduled for tonight has been canceled.

Scene/Unseen 2004 National Juried Exhibition
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Nov. 9-23, Library hours, Runnels Gallery, Golden Library
Admission is free and the public is invited.
A display of media from across the nation.
For more information, contact Dr. Haig David-West at 505.562.2778.

“Misery”
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Nov. 11-13, 8 p.m., University Theatre Center, Mainstage
$7 general admission, $6 senior citizens, $5 pre-college and $4 ENMU students
with current ID.
Director: Janeice Scarbrough
The stage version of Stephen King’s novel “Misery.” Two characters come together to do a backwards twist and perform a play from a movie. This is an opportunity to see a stage version of a very popular movie.
For more information, call 505.562.2711.

Contemporary Native American Graphics
Event marking Native American Month
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Wednesday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m., Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building, Room 112
Visiting artist/lecturer to be announced
For more information, contact Dr. Haig David-West 505.562.2778

ENMU Jazz Ensemble and Combo Performing in Farmington Area

On Nov. 8-9 the Eastern New Mexico University Jazz Ensemble and Combo will embark on a tour to several Farmington area high schools, as well as presenting a free concert at San Juan College at the Henderson Fine Arts Center on Monday, Nov. 8, at 7:30 p.m.

Included in the program will be many jazz standards as well as jazz-rock crossover compositions and originals. Chris Beaty, ENMU assistant professor of music and director of both groups, says, "We are looking forward to being in Farmington because we have several students from the area in the band whose friends and relatives have never seen them perform with our band, plus San Juan College has a first rate performing venue that will really showcase our groups. We would also like to invite all Eastern New Mexico University alums from the region as well as any students interested in attending ENMU in the future."

Farmington-area students in the ENMU jazz groups include: Justin McMurdo (guitar), a Farmington High and San Juan College graduate; Chris Becksted (saxophone), an Aztec High alumnus; and Delbert Anderson (trumpet), a recent graduate of Kirtland High School.

For more information, call Chris Beaty at 505.562.2471.

ENMU Graduate Has Successful Coaching Career
Story and photo by Shelley Gilmore
Communication Services

Don Carthel, a native of Friona, Texas, graduated from ENMU in 1975 with a master’s in physical education. As an 18-year-old freshman, he remembers taking an introduction to physical education class in which the professor wrote on the chalkboard how many hours a coach would work and urged students to really think about coaching before deciding to become one. Nevertheless, Carthel had no doubt that he would become a coach.

Of his days as the head football coach for ENMU from 1985-1991, Mr. Carthel says, “I had the time of my life here at ENMU as a football coach.” The Greyhounds won the Lone-Star Conference in 1991.

As a student athlete at Eastern, Mr. Carthel says he learned from the best. “Eastern was good to me and I had a good time as a player and student. ENMU has a great tradition of sending out the best teachers and coaches.”

Putting in all those hours as a coach paid off. Before coming to Eastern, Mr. Carthel coached at various high schools in Texas and elsewhere. After retiring from coaching at Eastern to help his aging father with the family farm in Friona, he has returned to the sidelines as the general manager and head coach of the new Amarillo Dusters professional arena football team. In the inaugural year of the new league, the Dusters won the championship.

The team has recently announced that they are moving up to the Arena Football2 League.

News from ENMU-Roswell

Chaves County Organizations Support Bond Issues "B" and "C"
by Donna Gutierrez
ENMU-Roswell

Resolutions of support for General Obligation Bond Issues "B" and "C" in the November 2 General Election have recently been passed by a number of local organizations: ENMU Board of Regents, Roswell Hispano Chamber of Commerce, Roswell Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Chaves County Commission, Roswell City Council, and the Roswell Education Association.

In the General Election, voters statewide will consider Bond Issue "B," a $94.5 million dollar general obligation bond issue proposed for higher education projects throughout the state. If bond question "B" is approved by a majority of voters on Nov. 2, Chaves County will receive close to $5 million. Bond "B" includes $3 million for the construction of a Health Sciences Center and $175,000 for infrastructure improvements at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell. Bond Question "C" will authorize $16 million statewide to purchase books, materials, and electronic information resources for school, public, and college/university libraries.

Benefits of Bond Issue "B":

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell
$3 million Construction of Health Sciences Center
$175,000 Infrastructure improvements

New Mexico Military Institute
$1.3 million Renovation of McClure Hall
$450,000 Infrastructure improvements

In addition, to the Commission on Higher Education for statewide projects:

$2.3 million for public television equipment upgrades for UNM, NMSU, and ENMU
$4.4 million for higher education information technology statewide
$3.8 million for academic libraries acquisitions statewide
$1.7 million for higher education health/safety improvements statewide-ADA

At ENMU-Roswell, the funds from this statewide bond issue will be combined with the $8 million local bond issue approved by Chaves County voters in November of 2003 to complete needed construction projects on the ENMU-Roswell campus. Two of those projects are the construction of a new $6 million Health Sciences Center and a new multi-purpose University Center. The 40,000 square foot Health Sciences Center will include renovation and expansion of building #700 on campus. Groundbreaking on the project was held Sept. 28.

Benefits of Bond Issue "C":

Chaves County would receive more than $543,000 for library resources.
ENMU-Roswell Library: $98,736
Roswell Public Library: $184,646
RISD Libraries: 192,721
NMMI Library: $22,416
Hagerman Libraries: $13,556
Dexter Libraries: $25,142
Lake Arthur Libraries: $5,866

In New Mexico, bond issues are a traditional method for financing educational facility improvements. Bonds are repaid with property tax revenues. The cost of bond B will be an additional amount of approximately $5 a year for a property with an assessed value of $50,000 and $10 a year for a property with an assessed value of $100,000. The life of the bond issue is ten years. The cost of Bond Issue "C" will be an additional $1.70 per year for a home with a $100,000 assessed value.

ENMU-Roswell Receives Marketing Award
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell is the recipient of a Silver Medallion Award of Achievement from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR), District IV. The award was presented to the college’s Community Relations department for the ENMU-Roswell 2003 Progress Report. The report was developed by Donna Gutierrez, Community Relations Director, and designed by Raul de Lara, Publications Specialist. The Medallion Awards were presented during the 18th Annual NCMPR District IV Conference held recently in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

The National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) is the only organization that exclusively represents marketing and public relations professionals at community, technical and junior colleges. As one of the fastest growing affiliates of the American Association of Community Colleges, NCMPR today has more than 1,500 members from more than 650 colleges across the United States, Canada and the Bahamas.

Residents Invited to Career/Job Fair at ENMU-Roswell
by Donna Gutierrez
ENMU-Roswell

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell is hosting a free Career/Job Fair on Tuesday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Physical Education Center on campus. The public is invited.

About 30 employers from the throughout the region will be represented, including several educational institutions: University of Texas-Permian Basin, New Mexico State University, and ENMU-Roswell.
Anyone who is looking for employment or interested in a career change is welcome to attend. Job seekers are encouraged to come professionally dressed with a resume and prepared to interview. A number of area employers will be accepting applications.

For more information, contact the New Student Relations/Career Resource Center at ENMU-Roswell at 624.7032.

Governor Appoints ENMU-Roswell Employee to Statewide Health Council
by Donna Gutierrez
ENMU-Roswell

Jane Batson, Chair of the Division of Health at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell, has been appointed by Governor Bill Richardson to serve on the newly formed statewide Oral Health Council. Only 12 people in New Mexico were selected by Governor Richardson to serve on the council. Members of the new Council, that includes providers, educators, and consumers, have been asked by the Governor to do several things related to oral health in New Mexico. Among those are:

1. To combat what he says is a crisis in dental health care
2. To develop a plan that recruits dentists to rural New Mexico
3. To develop a plan by December that will recommend ways to improve dental services Recommendations could include simplifying and improving licensing procedures, recruiting dentists and dental students, and establishing a statewide oral health policy. The council will also discuss why New Mexico doesn't have a dental school, which some critics say would be too expensive to operate, in light of the state's small population.

Before joining the staff at ENMU-Roswell as Health Division chair in 1999, Batson worked in numerous administrative health care positions in and around Roswell including Roosevelt General Hospital, St. Mary’s Regional Health Center, OUR Corporation, Chaves County Home Health Services, the Roswell Independent School District, the Public Health Division District IV, and La Casa de Buena Salud. Batson previously worked at ENMU-Roswell as nursing instructor from 1975 to 1983 and as the Director of the Vocational Training Program for the Developmentally Disabled from 1988 to 1989. She served as the Director of Nursing at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center from 1989 to 1990.

Batson currently serves on a number of community boards and committees, and has received awards for her efforts from ENMU-Roswell, the United Way, and Esperanza House. In 2002, she received the Chester Haughwaut Exemplary Human Relations Award from ENMU and a Caring Citizen Award from the Chaves County Commission. She received the Sertoma Local and District Service to Mankind Award in 1994 and was named an Outstanding Woman of New Mexico in 1997. Batson has a Diploma in Nursing from the Northwest Texas Hospital School of Nursing, a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from ENMU and a master’s degree in counseling and guidance from ENMU.
(photo by Wendel Sloan)

General Comments and Compliments

"Congratulations, Ms. Batson: you have definitely earned it for all that you have done in this community and now you have the chance to make an impact statewide." – Jo Hicks

Thank you to everyone, on- and off-campus, who has helped with the promotion of Bond "B" and "C." – Communication Services

Greyhound head football coach Harold "Bud" Elliott will be on the sidelines (and his wife, Kathy, will be in the stands) for the final game of his long and illustrious career this Saturday at 1 p.m. against Western New Mexico University at Greyhound Stadium.

Bud's overall record in 37 years as a head coach is 204-179-9. He is the 46th college coach to reach 200 wins. If the Greyhounds win Saturday, it will be the team's seventh straight winning season, and ninth in Bud's 11 years.

Congratulations and farewell to Harold "Bud" Elliott for a job well done!
(photo by Richard Salas)

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Quote of the Week

"The hardest thing about any political campaign is how to win without proving that you are unworthy of winning." – Adlai Stevenson

Employee Brief

Ms. Susan Cramp was elected Treasurer of the New Mexico / West Texas Association of Special Assistance Programs (NM/WTASAP) at the Fall Meeting in Albuquerque in September. NM / WTASAP is the state organization for the TRiO Programs in New Mexico and West Texas.

Dr. Donald Elder III, department chair and professor of history, has had a book review accepted for publication in the journal Space Times. He reviewed Robert Zimmerman’s Leaving Earth: Space Stations, Rival Superpowers, and the Quest For Interplanetary Space Travel. It will appear in the January issue.

Dr. Mark Dal Porto, associate professor of music, has been selected to have his biography published for life in the annual publication of Who’s Who in America. Since 1899, Who’s Who in America has been America’s preeminent biographical publisher chronicling the lives of accomplished men and women in every significant field of endeavor.

Dr. Michael F. Shaughnessy and Dr. Stan Pogrow of San Francisco State University have a paper appearing in the Korean Journal of Thinking and Problem Solving.

Dr. Michael F. Shaughnessy and Dr. Robert J. Sternberg of Yale University will serve as Guest Editors of a special Issue of Gifted Education International. They have already received commitments from Dr. Julian Elliot of England, Dr. Andrew Carson of Riverside Publishing, Dr. Jack Naglieri and Dr. Randy Kamphaus to submit papers.

Dr. Michael F. Shaughnessy and Dr. Herbert Walberg of the University of Chicago have a paper accepted for publication in the North American Journal of Psychology.

Dr. Megan Chilson, HPE, was successful in getting a Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grant for the Portales Municipal School District. The PEP program is designed to assist local educational agencies to initiate, expand, or improve physical education programs for students in one or more grades from kindergarten through 12th grade in order to help students make progress toward meeting State standards and benchmarks for physical education. This particular grant, written by Dr. Chilson, will provide the school district with $261,377 for physical education equipment, training, and improvement.

Mr. Fredrick Chilson was elected as State President-elect of the New Mexico Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (NMAHPERD) on Friday, Oct. 15.

Dr. Megan Chilson was elected as State VP of Physical Education and Sport of the New Mexico Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (NMAHPERD) on Friday, Oct. 15.

Mr. Fredrick Chilson and Dr. Megan Chilson presented "Integrating Movement Across the Curriculum" at the NMAHPERD conference in Albuquerque. This session focused on the importance of incorporating whole brain learning and movement activities into the core curriculum.

Dr. Megan Chilson has been appointed as a reviewer for "Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators," a journal for the National Association for Sport & Physical Education.

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Candid Camera

Two Bicycles Built for One (photo by Marc Schoder)

Being Raffled by Lambda Alpha Epsilon – ENMU's Lambda Alpha Epsilon is raffling off two bicycles for one dollar per raffle ticket to some lucky member of the Portales community to help defray costs of the upcoming installing/initiation banquet and conference. For tickets, contact Dr. Melissa Blevins at ext 2232. Pictured are (L-R): Michael Pollack, treasurer; Kim Begay, secretary, Sarah Bell, member; Kayla Stevens, president; and Melissa Blevins, advisor.

Don't Try This at Home (photo by Marc Schoder)

Test Drive – Michael Pollack test drives one of the bikes through the College of Business. Future plans for Michael reportedly involve night riding at the Tour de France.

Guess Betsy's Age? (photo by Wendel Sloan)

And Win a Blizzard – All of those who correctly guess Betsy's new age by Friday, Nov. 5, will be entered in a drawing to win a DQ Blizzard of their choice. Send guesses to monday.memo@enmu.edu.

Casual Fridays Back (photo by Wendel Sloan)

As Well as New Dental Plan

(photo by Shelley Gilmore)

(photo by Shelley Gilmore)

(photo by Ashley Gonzales)

(photo by Marc Schoder)

(photo by Marc Schoder)

(photo by Marc Schoder)

ENMU Well Represented (courtesy photo)

In Portales Women's Club

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