Local used book store opens new Bernalillo location
ANTONIO SANCHEZ reports Under Charlie's Covers expands to a Sandoval County area store with nearly 50 000 used books. Owner Lorie Harrison honors her father Charles by naming the shop after him and partners with Bernalillo High School for curriculums while maintaining a mix of used and a few new titles. The store serves Rio Rancho, Bernalillo and Placitas with loyal readers who still prefer physical books over e readers.
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Health fair demos teach kids CPR and safety at Colinas del Norte
Lovelace Health Services educator Maria Atencio demonstrates CPR to Colinas del Norte students at their health fair held Friday. Dr Health E Art from United Healthcare visits as the event features about 20 exhibits on health topics from flossing to eye tests and teaches kids to memorize addresses and call 911.
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Maria Atencio
Lovelace Health Services
Colinas del Norte
Atencio
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Dr. Health E. Art
United Healthcare
Rio Rancho Declares Purple Heart City Status
The Rio Rancho City Council passed a resolution in July designating the city as a Purple Heart City to honor veterans who earned the Purple Heart. Nine signs were installed the week of August 24 at city access points, organized by City Councilor Shelby Smith and the local Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 176.
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Pat Cronin
Marty Cantu
Thom Towell
Gregg Hull
Shelby Smith
Purple Heart
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Hull
Rio Rancho
Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 176
County fire chief joins PERA board of directors
Sandoval County Fire Chief James Maxon was elected to the New Mexico Public Employees Retirement Association board for a four year term starting January 1. The PERA board oversees the retirement fund for most state and local government employees in New Mexico. Maxon said he aims to help ensure a secure retirement for all PERA participants. He has served as county fire chief or acting chief since 2012.
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James Maxon
New Mexico Public Employees Retirement Association
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PERA
New Mexico
Sandoval County
Pest control notes on daddy longlegs and common fruit fly foes
The Bugman discusses harmless harvestmen or daddy longlegs and ways to deter them, then explains control methods for flea beetles fruit flies and moth flies. Practical tips include diatomaceous earth on soil and drains, vinegar traps, sticky tape, and careful timing before rain. Contact details and store hours finish the piece.
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