A Las Cruces native, Crichton’s passion for space began at shuttle camp as a child at the New Mexico Museum of Space History. She earned dual bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering and aerospace engineering from New Mexico State University.
In front of a packed house at the Bulldog Pit before the Artesia boys basketball game against Valencia, public address announcer Tony Jaramillo asked everyone to stand for the national anthem.
The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA), organizers of the National Championship Air Races (NCAR) announced this year’s races will take place Sept. 16 to 20 at the Roswell Air Center.