Monday Memo September 29, 2025
One Portales Festival Featuring Mark Chesnutt
One Portales Music and Peanut Festival Featuring Mark Chesnutt | Saturday, Oct. 18 from Noon to 9 p.m. | Roosevelt County Fairgrounds | The all-day music, beer, and wine festival will bring together the University, the chamber, the county, the city, and the surrounding area to complement the annual Peanut Valley Festival at the Roosevelt County Fairgrounds the same day. To receive a $10 off an adult ticket, visit enmu.edu/MarkChesnutt and enter the promo code Greyhounds at check out.
Athletics Recap
Player Highlight | The Lone Star Conference recognized ENMU Volleyball athlete Sophia Valdez as one of three players last week for their standout offensive performance during the LSC challenge in Silver City, New Mexico.
Volleyball Takes Win Over Texas A&M International | Volleyball secured its first win in Laredo, Texas, since 2021, with a 3-1 victory over Texas A&M International.
Upcoming Events
Women’s Soccer vs. RV Texas Woman’s | Wednesday, October 1 | 6 p.m. (MST); 7 p.m. (CST) | Denton, Texas
Volleyball vs. Texas Woman’s | Friday, October 3 | 6 p.m. | Portales
Women’s Soccer vs. Lubbock Christian | Saturday, October 4 | 12 p.m. | Portales
Volleyball vs. RV DBU | Saturday, October 4 | 2 p.m. | Portales
Football vs. #17 Central Washington | Saturday, October 3 | 7 p.m. (MST); 6 p.m. (PT) | Ellensburg, Washington
Campus Life
International Language Exchange | Tuesday, September 30 | 5 p.m. | Campus Union, Multicultural Center | This event is an opportunity for you to be introduced to different languages while also practicing English. There will be snacks, drinks, music, and games
Magician Michael Kent | Thursday, October 2 | 7 p.m. | CUB, Greyhound Lounge | Join ASAB for a mind-blowing performance by comedian-magician Michael Kent. Known for his sharp wit and jaw-dropping illusions, Michael combines laugh-out-loud comedy with unbelievable magic in a show you will not forget. Do not miss this high-energy, interactive experience!
Salsa Magic | Monday, September 29 | 7-9 p.m. | Campus Union, Greyhound Lounge | Have you ever wanted to learn how to dance Merengue, Bachata, and Salsa? Well, now is your opportunity with the interactive Latin dance lessons by Salsa Magic! Salsa Magic has taught in over 800 cities around the World, teaching the international styles of Merengue, Bachata, and Salsa! Students will learn the cultural roots of the dances as they have the time of their lives!
UNO Tournament | Wednesday, October 1 | 6-9 p.m. | Campus Union, Greyhound Lounge
Communication Services
Hotel Rates
Fairfield Inn & Suites Albuquerque Uptown | Book your corporate rate for ENMU at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Albuquerque Uptown, which is only $144 a night plus tax. Visit this link to reserve at the available rate.
Comfort Inn and Suites Albuquerque Downtown | The Comfort Inn & Suites Albuquerque Downtown offers a $99 ENMU rate for king beds and a $109 rate for two queen beds. Call their general manager, Terese Peralta, at 505.242.5228; she can set you up with the ENMU Discount Rate.
Holiday Inn & Suites Albuquerque-North I-25 | ENMU also has a $104-a-night rate at the Holiday Inn & Suites Albuquerque-North I-25. Visit the Hotel Booking link to check availability.
Roosevelt County Chamber “The Business Table”- Volunteers Wanted | First Friday of each month | 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Roosevelt County Chamber Board Room | The Roosevelt County Chamber seeks volunteer presenters and speakers for their monthly “The Business Table” lunch seminars. Don’t miss an opportunity to share your expertise and network with like-minded professionals.
For more information, contact Quaylene at 575.356.8547 or by email at [email protected].
ENMU Ruidoso Recovery Fund
ENMU Ruidoso has set up a recovery fund for ENMU-Ruidoso Staff, Faculty, and Students. All proceeds from this fund will be used exclusively to assist ENMU-Ruidoso staff, faculty, and students directly with expenses involved in the recovery and relocation after the June 2024 South Fork and Salt fires and resulting ongoing floods. To donate today, visit enmu.edu/RecoveryFund.
Fine Arts
The Giver | October 2-5| 7-8 p.m. for Friday-Saturday; 2-3 p.m. for Sunday | University Theatre Center, Mainstage | Visit enmu.edu/TheatreLive for information on ticket pricing.
Wind Symphony in Concert | Sunday, October 5 | 3-4 p.m. | Music Building (MB), Buchanan Hall | This concert is free and open to the public
Monday Memo Submissions
Please submit any announcements to enmu.edu/MondayMemo by the Friday before the new Monday Memo is published.
