New Mexico True Summer Reading Challenge Seeks Kids Donors
The New Mexico Tourism Department partners with the Public Education Department for the 2015 True Summer Reading Challenge. Open to 5 to 12 year olds, reading 12 books plus a why-I-love-New Mexico essay can win grand prizes such as a hot air balloon ride with Gov. Martinez, a Red River ski trip, Elephant Butte boat ride, ABQ BioPark tours, and UNM NMSU basketball packages. Activities run Mondays April 6 to May 11 with 23:30 daily sessions. registration begins March 30.
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R4Robotics Spring Break Leadership Camp Opens Registration
Rio Rancho based R4Robotics announces spring break leadership camp running March 30 to April 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. daily at a $150 fee. A separate April 2 workshop titled Build a Website costs $25. Coaching by Shelly Gruenig and R4 members guides students in leadership, public speaking, teambuilding, and robotics teamwork.
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Pirate Party and Story Hour At Placitas Library
Placitas Community Library hosts two children events in April. A Pirate Party for ages 2-9 on April 8 at 10 a.m. offers stories crafts games and a treasure hunt with no fee, space reserved by calling 67 3355. A STEM to read Story Hour with Explora Museum on April 14 at 3 p.m. for ages 2-6 or 7 features camouflage themed activities and reading Animals in Camouflage or Chameleons Colors. Reserve per child at 867-3355.
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Explora Museum
Phyllis Limbacher
Chisato
Bilingual Story Times At Loma Colorado Library
Loma Colorado Main Library hosts bilingual story times for preschool children held Tuesdays at 3 30 p m and Saturdays at 10 30 a m through April 25. No sessions March 28 31 or April 4. Teens volunteer Gabriella Reyes facilitates songs in English and Spanish. On Wednesdays at 5 p m teens may make duct tape crafts at the library.
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Loma Colorado
Gabriella Reyes
Rio Rancho CVB seeks kids drawings for coloring book
Rio Rancho's Convention and Visitors Bureau invites 6 to 12 year olds to submit vertical 4.5 by 11 inch black ink drawings of favorite Rio Rancho and Sandoval County activities for the Kids are Tourists Too coloring book. Up to two drawings may be selected. deadline Friday. Submissions to Santa Ana Star Center or by mail or email to Rhonda Robinson. Include name age phone and address on back. Selected artists receive a ten dollar gift card per drawing.
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Santa Ana
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Santa Ana Star Center
Horoscope Stock Caution Urges Calm and Clarity Across Signs
A reader advisory urges nerves to stay calm at home and urges concessions with housemates. Each sign receives cautious guidance from Taurus to Pisces on handling truth, health, work, money, family, love, and major decisions with clear information and thoughtful action.
Today in History 81st Day of 2015 and Spring
Today marks the 81st day of 2015 and the third day of spring. Notable events include the 1882 U S Congress act making polygamy a felony, 1933 F D RBeer and Wine Revenue Act, 1945 Arab League charter, 1963 Beatles Please Please Me release, 1995 Valeri Polyakov spaceflight, mime Marcel Marceau in Silent Movie, 1894 Stanley Cup hockey game, and a Louis LAmour quote about taking action.
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Cairo
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Valeri Polyakov
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