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“It is not in man who walks to direct his own steps” Jeremiah 10:23 The prophet Jeremiah wrote that we don’t naturally know the right way to walk. Simply put, human beings left to their own devices don’t know how to live. If we rely on ourselves, we will go …

By Arnie Leshin  It was two decades ago, a sunny Saturday afternoon at St. Michael’s Christian Brothers Athletic Complex. It was the semifinals of the then-state 4A playoffs. It was a back-and-forth tussle now in the fourth overtime as the sun continued to fade into the sunset. “We had spoken …

“Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.” Deuteronomy 31:8 When you’re fearing a situation or emotional challenge, really envision God saying this, just to you. He’s on your side. …

By Arnie Leshin  They are down to the nitty gritty on the New Mexico high school football field. Excluding the conclusion of 6 and 8-team ball, five state classes was the opening number, and last Friday night it became four when 2A wound down with undefeated top-seeded visiting Jal turning …

By Arnie Leshin  Ruidoso has preferred to sleep in its own beds instead of hitting the 193-mile road to Santa Fe on Friday, having a practice, and then getting set for the state high school football championship scheduled for a 1 p.m. kickoff at Ivan Head Stadium. Ivan Head was …

“And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not …

By Arnie Leshin  There’s always something added to surprises when you play high school football up at Raton. And last Saturday afternoon, neither the 6th-seeded Tigers or visitors from 2nd-seeded Ruidoso weren’t well prepared. You always have to check weather conditions up there some 3 hours north of Santa Fe. …

“Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall” 1 Corinthian‘s 10:12 Some men think that being a man means bench-pressing 300 pounds, dunking a basketball, or killing a bear with your own hands. Godly men admit their own weaknesses and are strong in the Spirit. Jesus does not just …

The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) has announced that the RTD Blue Buses will not be in service on Thursday and Friday, November 24 and 25, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The exception will be the 255 RTD Mountain Trail to the Santa Fe National Forest which will …

By Arnie Leshin  Not to tackle a Gone with the Wind announcement, it’s best to just get the date and time correct into a shortie that has the state 3A football championship moved from St. Michael’s Athletic One-Side Complex to Ivan Head Stadium. one good thing, both list it as …

“And God raised the Lord and will also raise us up by his power.” 1 corinthians 6:14 This Bible verse is referring to us taking care of our bodies. Yes these bodies will die on this side of eternity. It’s also true, that they will be resurrected, just as Jesus’ body …

By Arnie Leshin  Umps, I first thought they were ignoring Geno the genus again. Remember last women’s basketball season? No thoughts of his University of Connecticut’s team hoisting his record 12th NCAA championship. But then came the drum roll … Ranked No. 7, a national quarterfinals win over 3rd-ranked North Carolina …

By Arnie Leshin  The sites are set for Saturday afternoon‘s annual state high school football championships, with all kickoffs scheduled for 1 o’clock. Only the 2A final is history, with undefeated top-seed Jal winning its first title since 1999 in hitting the road and prevailing 41-21 at No. 2 seed …

“He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, ‘Quiet! Be still!’ Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. He said to his disciples, ‘Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” Mark 4:39-40 Jesus is Awesome, with power beyond our imagination; …

Greetings, fellow Aggies – as we enter the final weeks of 2022, I am reminded that there is much to be grateful for. Thank you for giving so generously to the NMSU Foundation, and for providing us opportunities to partner with you in a spirit of service for the greater …