Published Oct 16, 2008
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Abiquiú Dam
Meeting
The United States Army Corps of Engineers will host a public meeting Wednesday (10/15) at 6 p.m. at Abiquiú Lake. The Corps is initiating maintenance activities to stabilize a rock slope adjacent to the dam’s northern abutment. A construction contract has been awarded, and construction activities will include rock blasting. For more information, call 685-4371.
Payroll Workshop
Wage Reporting Specialist Jacquelyn Mirabal and accountant Christopher Morris will lead a workshop on payroll for small business Thursday (10/16) from 9:30 a.m. to noon at 1027 N. Railroad Ave., on the campus of Northern New Mexico College. For more information or to R.S.V.P., call 747-2236.
Troop 425 Eagle Scouts
Boy Scout 425 is seeking any Eagle Scouts who were once part of the 425 troop. Call 927-0717 for more information.
Foster Care Walk
The Rio Arriba and Los Alamos Foster Parent Association is partnering with the National Foster Parent Association to host New Mexico’s only Foster Care Awareness Walk Saturday on the Plaza de Española. Registration is at 10:00 a.m. and the walk begins at 11:00 a.m. There will be information booths, food and beverages, music, face painting and a balloon animal artist. Sign up to walk, volunteer or sponsor a walker at www.walkmehome.org. For more information, call Marie Martinez at 753-7191.
Walk Against Drugs
The annual Youth Walk Against Drugs will begin Saturday at 9 a.m. from St. Anne’s Catholic Church, in Alcalde. Walkers should arrive at 8 a.m. They will finish at San Juan Catholic Church on the Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, and a free hot dog lunch will be available for all walkers. For more information, call Efren Sanchez at 852-2515 or Richard Marquez at 747-6032.
Land Grant
Volunteers
The San Joaquin Land Grant is seeking volunteers to help with repairs and painting on Saturday morning. Lunch will be provided. For more information, call 753-3411.
Music for Business
Chocolate Strawberry Studios founder Michael Shorr will lead a workshop on using music and sound to increase profits Oct. 21 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at 1027 N. Railroad Ave., on the campus of Northern New Mexico College. Topics include music for branding and sales, promotional media, music for retail, website audio, as well as broadcast and digital media. R.S.V.P. to 747-2236.
Debt Workshop
The State Bar of New Mexico will host a consumer debt and bankruptcy workshop Oct. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bar’s office, located at 5121 Masthead NE in Albuquerque. Free one-on-one consultations wih an attorney are available. Call (800) 876-6227 or 797-6048 for details.
Blood Drives
Two blood drives are scheduled for northern Rio Arriba County this month. The first will be hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary of V.F.W. Post 8448 and is set for Oct. 23 from 2 to 6 p.m. at San Jose Church in Los Ojos. Call Lucy at 588-9557 for more information. The second is scheduled for Oct. 24 from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Baptist Church in Chama. For more information, call Brenda at 756-2554. Donors can also sign up by going to www.bloodhero.com and using the sponsor code losojos or chama.
Drum Workshop
Akeem Ayanniyi will lead a free African drumming circle and workshop Oct. 25 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Hands Across Cultures Teen Center, in Arroyo Seco. Ayanniyi will bring 20 drums, or participants may bring their own. The Teen Center is located at 89 La Pueblo Road, one stop light south of the Dreamcatcher Cinema in Española. For more information, call Joan at 753-3174 or Hands Across Cultures at 747-1889.
Disabilities Input
The New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Planning Council will host a public forum Oct. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Española Recreation Center. The Council is gathering public input on issues and trends affecting people with disabilities, including employment, education, health, child care, housing, recreation, transportation and community supports. Input will be used in the development of Council priorities for the next fiscal year. For more information, call 476-7321 or (800) 311-2229.
Saturday School
Española Valley High School students will have an opportunity to make up failed classes during Saturday School, starting Nov. 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Classes offered will be algebra, English, language arts and other core subjects taught by certified instructors. Tutoring services will also be available. For registration information, contact Jeanette Mares at 367-3434 or 929-2219, or Paul Romero at 795-4781.
Alcoholics
Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous meets daily in Española and Los Alamos. For more information, call 695-0042.
Narcotics
Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous meets every Sunday and Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Hands Across Cultures Teen Center in Arroyo Seco and at 6 p.m. at the Guadalupe Church in Pojoaque. For more information, call 929-2569.
Used Book Sales
The Friends of the Española Library hold a used book sale every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon inside the library.
Veterans Transport
Disabled American Veterans is providing transportation from Española to the Veterans Administration Hospital in Albuquerque Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The bus leaves at 6 a.m. from the Dandy Burger restaurant on Riverside Drive in Española. It will return at approximately 1:30 p.m. Passengers are asked to contact Merijildo Ortega at 351-4405 at least one day prior to travel.
Volunteers Needed
The Veterans Memorial Commission in Española is seeking volunteers to help staff the office and maintain the memorial grounds. Ex-military personnel are preferred, but others will be trained. For more information, visit the Commission office at the Misión y Convento or call 747-9340.
Volunteers Needed
The Wildlife Center in Arroyo Seco is seeking volunteers to fulfill the following jobs: feeders, cage cleaners, Intensive Care Unit workers, docents, transporters, grounds and facilities maintenance/construction and office support. Call the volunteer coordinator at 753-9505.
Veterans Meetings
Veterans interested in joining Disabled American Veterans are invited to monthly meetings of Luchetti Castner Chapter 15, based in Santa Fe. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of odd-numbered months at the Santa Fe V.F.W. hall at 307 Montezuma Ave., and the first Tuesday of even-numbered months at the Cities of Gold Casino Annex Building, which used to house Pojoaque Elementary. For more information, call Dave Pineda at 670-3118.
Senior Program
Rio Arriba County is offering free adult day care services for seniors 60 and older. The service includes nutritious meals and social activities. For more information, call 753-5492.
Call for Volunteers
Ambercare Hospice seeks committed volunteers to assist terminally ill patients and their families. Compassion, patience and generosity are a must. Training is provided. Volunteers set their own hours. For more information about the program, call 747-7861.
Flag Farewell
The Española Veterans’ Wall Memorial Commission will conduct a dignified disposal ceremony of any unserviceable, torn, tattered or faded American Flags. For more information or to have an old flag disposed of, call 747-9340 or bring the flag to the Española Plaza room B. This office does not have free flags.
County Fair Meeting
The Rio Arriba County Fair Association will hold its annual meeting Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in building 122 of the Rural Events Center in Abiquiú. A New Board of Directors will be elected. The annual meeting allows paid members to vote. All members and interested citizens are welcome to attend.