Rio Rancho Road Runners eye wheelchair basketball venture
Rio Rancho booster Kipp Watson leads a plan to launch the Rio Rancho Road Runners a wheelchair basketball club aimed at community networking and events at Star Center with potential MAC venue support Mayor Gregg Hull backs the idea saying it would boost local ties and bring thousands to events. Watson a 66 year old competitive player envisions years of growth and emphasizes fitness and dedication while noting the team has yet to establish a social media presence.
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Birth of wheelchair basketball spawns global teams
War veterans created wheelchair basketball in 1946 with trials in Birmingham California Framingham and Corona Naval Station. By 1948 the NWBA organized the first tournament and teams across VA hospitals emerged. Albuquerque Kings highlight local growth and youth programs as the sport gains prominence nationally.
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Second Best Buddies Fall Fest at CHS This Wednesday
The Cleveland High School Best Buddies Fall Fest returns Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. in the CHS cafeteria. The free open event features pumpkin bowling, selfie booths, face painting, henna tattoos, dart game, ring toss, and a cake walk with admission set at 2 dollars. Sponsors include Galloping Grace Pumpkin Patch, Chick-fil-A, Urban Hot Dog, Albertsons and Aldo's.
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Veterans outreach services offered first Friday session
The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services provides monthly outreach and business counseling on the first Friday at Sandoval County Administration Building. Staff offer information on VA health care benefits disability and pensions death benefits cemetery burials state veteran benefits and veteran business opportunities. Sessions run 1 to 4 p.m. at 1500 Idalia Road Bernalillo Building D. Next session is Fri Nov 4. For details visit the Sandoval County website.
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