Tuesday morning briefing

Welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s morning briefing.

Joke of the day:

Want a quick laugh? Check out our joke of the day at http://www.pntonline.com/video/?videoId=52332740001&play=now

Black Friday escapes:

Here’s an alternative to shopping when it comes to the day after Thanksgiving.

If you're in Albuquerque on Friday, a trip to the New Mexico Museum of Natural History.

The Planetarium is presenting "Journey to the Stars," featuring images from space four times each day.

The museum promises those who witness it, "may never see the night sky the same way again."

Located at 1801 Mountain Road, the museum is within walking distance of Old Town.

Question of the day:

What’s a sport you wish your local high school offered?

Leave your comments below.

Pop quiz with answers:

Don't remember what budget cuts the Clovis school district made to deal with slashes handed down by the legislature in October?

The superintendent outlines them in a letter posted on the district's Web site at www.clovis-schools.org.

Web site of the day:

Recipes for Thanksgiving New Mexico style.

Scroll down after clicking the link and check out the caramel apple salad:

http://articles.directorym.com/Thanksgiving_Recipes_New_Mexico-r1010143-New_Mexico.html

Yesterday’s future farmers:

From Clovis High School’s 1938 yearbook “The Plainsman:”

“The Clovis chapter of the FFA has had an enjoyable and profitable year under the leadership of our sponsor, Mr. L.C. Dalton. Some of the year’s outstanding activities were:

“The initiation of the Future Farmer Greenhands.

“The annual watermelon feed with the D.D. Girls as guests.

“The Clovis FFA booth won first place in the Bi-State Fair.

“Arvel Lee Black won third place in public speaking at the district meet in Portales.

“This year we started a chapter nursery and distributed trees and plants to the members.”

— by David Stevens

Weather:

Today — Good morning sunshine. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s.

Tonight — Snuggle time. Lows in the 20s.