Rio Rancho woman knits caps for Albanian children in need
Florence Millea of Rio Rancho has selflessly knitted and shipped about 200 wool caps to poor children in Scutari and Daje, Albania since 1999. Through a Connecticut convent and a Rome branch, volunteers deliver caps to the needy, with another 200 planned before winter.
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Aaron Bensonhaver
Rio Rancho
Florence Millea
Connecticut
Albania
Millea
Apostles of the Sacred Heart
Millen
Scutari
Daje
Rome
Dajo
Rio Rancho City Hall
John Jennings
Sprint workers raise funds to send kids to camp
Sprint PCS Rio Rancho employees have raised 10500 to send seven cerebral palsy patients from Carrie Tingley Hospital to a life skills camp from June 11 to July 6. The effort, aided by 1400 staff, included car washes bake sales and handmade item sales. A $10500 check will be presented June 5 at 10:00 a.m. during an employee appreciation day at the Rio Rancho call center.
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Sprint Pcs
Rio Rancho
Kathie Lehner
Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation
Albuquerque
American Cancer Society
Cherry Jackson
Lehner
Carrie Tingley Children’s Hospital
Sprint ‘Boulevard
Rio Rancho Elks to Host Flag Day Ceremony
The Rio Rancho Elks Lodge at 1530 Barbara Loop will hold its Flag Day ceremony Sunday at 2 p.m. Tom McDowell, Troop 714 scoutmaster, will speak. Residents may drop off unserviceable flags for proper disposal at the lodge or call Ken Stuart at 892-3677.
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Rio Rancho
Elks Lodge
Barbara Loop
sRio Rancho
Tom McDowell
Ken Stuart
Ice Cream Sundae Sunday at River's Edge II Park
The River's Edge Homeowners Association hosts the 6th annual Ice Cream Sundae Sunday on June 12 from noon to 3 p.m. at Rio Vista Park. Free Baskin Robbins, games, air bounce, and entertainment. Food donations support Storehouse West. 80 prizes available. For info call 867-9144. The Military Veterans of Rio Rancho hold a town hall June 14 at 7 p.m. in City Hall chambers with reps from federal and state programs.
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River’s Edge
Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho Library Sale Saturday by Friends group
The Friends of the Library of Rio Rancho host a book sale at 950 Pinetree Road on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds support library programs and services.
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Friends of the Library of Rio Rancho
Pinetree Road
Amnesty Offer For Cable Theft By Cable One
Cable One announces amnesty for anyone illegally obtaining cable television or related services through June 30. Afterward an audit will lead to prosecutions of those found stealing cable services. For amnesty or tips call 802 606 for anonymous reporting.
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Cable One
Wellness program at First Baptist Rio Rancho
A community wellness program featuring ultrasonic screenings will be held Tuesday June 12 at First Baptist Church in Rio Rancho. Life Line Screening, a mobile vascular ultrasound service, will offer screenings to identify risk of heart disease, stroke and osteoporosis in women. Appointments are required. cost is 40 dollars per screening with discounts for multiple screenings.
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First Baptist
New seat belt laws take effect this June
New statewide rules require all vehicle passengers to be restrained while moving. Children under one year must ride rear facing in a government approved seat. Ages one to five need a government approved seat. Those over five must use a seat or belt. For details call 1 800 231 6145 or visit safernm dot com.
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Safernm.com
Meals on Wheels seeks volunteers for summer coverage
Meals on Wheels Albuquerque seeks substitute drivers as regular volunteers take vacations. The program delivers meals to homebound elderly residents in Albuquerque Rio Rancho and Corrales. A Wednesday coordinator is also needed at the West Side office. Hours 10 30 a m to 1 p m. Call 823 8061 for information.
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Meals On Wheels
Albuquerque
Rio Rancho
Corrales
West Side
Meals On Wheels Coordinating Office
Reiki Demonstration Slated for June 12 at Library
A free Reiki introduction is set for June 12 at 6 30 p m at Rio Rancho Public Library 950 Pinetree Road. Charlott Motter leads the event with history information a treatment demonstration and free literature Reservations: 892-0291.
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Rio Rancho Public Library
Pinetree Road
Charlott Motter
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