LOCAL Closer Look: CORE (Hobbs)

Posted on Sunday, August 6, 2023 by Felipe Aguilar

Felipe Aguilar talks with Paula Drake, Sports Coordinator, and with Tharon Drake, Adaptive Sports Coach, 
both with Center of Recreational Excellence (CORE) in Hobbs, NM. Paula Drake describes CORE’s mission as it applies to meeting sports and recreational needs of Lea County residents. Tharon Drake talks about how the Adaptive Avengers program available at CORE provides opportunities for kids, youth, and adults to play sports. He also explains how he applies his experience as a Paralympic Medalist to motivate and inspire persons with disabilities to overcome their circumstances. Learn more at (https://www.corehobbs.com).

Original airdate: 8/6/2023 

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Felipe joined EMF in 2003 and he covers South, Central, and West Texas, New Mexico, and San Juan, PR, including the major market of San Antonio.

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