The Albuquerque BioPark invites all supporters to help clean up algae and fishing line that have built up in the ponds. The BioPark is in need of volunteers for this clean-up day on June 29 from 3-5 p.m at Tingley Beach.

“We’ve seen an unusual amount of algae growth this year,” said Kathy Lang, Curator of Tingley Beach.

The BioPark is hoping to “get ahead” of the fast-growing algae with this clean-up day. Tingley Beach has three of the most heavily fished ponds in the state of New Mexico, and high levels of algae make fishing more difficult.

The clean-up day will ensure the public can enjoy the many outdoor activities Tingley Beach has to offer. If you are interested in volunteering, check in at the Tingley Station before the clean-up begins on June 29 at 3 p.m.

The Independence Day 8k and 1-Mile Fun Run will be held in Las Cruces on Thursday, July 4th. With sponsorships from the Parks & Recreation Department and the Las Cruces Running Club, these races will begin at 6 a.m. on the Triviz Multi-Purpose Path near Kohl’s Department Store. All participants will receive a t-shirt and plaques will be given to winners in each age group as well as the 1st place runner from the 1-mile fun run.

Registration forms are available on the “News and Events” tab under Parks & Recreation Department at: www.las-cruces.org. The entry fees are as follows:

8K Run            $15 (Postmarked by June 29th, No Exceptions!)

Day of Race    $20

Fun Run          $10

Two major health care companies in the Albuquerque area are set to host job fairs this week to handle a boom in hiring to serve the state’s Medicaid members.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico will hold a job fair June 20 at the Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown Hotel from 10 am to 7 pm. RN case management, utilization management RNs, nurse managers, clinical trainers, and Native American community relations specialists are just some of the positions that the company is looking to hire.  

The hotel is located at 2600 Louisiana Blvd. NE. If you miss the job fair, you can always fill out an online application at www.molinahealthcare.com/abtmolina/careers/Pages/careers.