Wednesday morning briefing: National Night Out and lifeguards needed
Good morning and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Wednesday briefing.
School help needed
The Lighthouse Mission needs your help supplying Clovis children with school supplies.
There goal is collecting enough to hand out to 200 students.
Call 575-762-1933 for more info and a list of what’s needed.
Kitchen tip of the week
Add a small amount of grated carrot (1/2 cup) to spaghetti sauce.
It adds nutrients and texture, and no one can taste it.
National Night Out
Clovis police remind that National Night Out is Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Greene Acres Park.
This year's event is the 27th Annual National Night Out.
It is designed to heighten crime prevention awareness, generate support for and participation in local anticrime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
It’s free.
Calling all lifeguards
Cannon Air Force Base is looking for lifeguards to extend the swimming season at Liberty Pool on base.
The current lifeguard crew consists of students who are returning to college, and other lifeguards are necessary to allow the season to continue to Oct. 17. If replacements aren't found, the pool will close in August.
Information and to apply: 784-2622.
Today in history
Following its ratification by the necessary three-quarters of U.S. states, the 14th Amendment, guaranteeing to African Americans citizenship and all its privileges, is officially adopted into the U.S. Constitution.
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/7/28
Weather
Today — Partly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms in the morning...then mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the 80s.
Tonight — Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
