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Las Cruces Independence Day 8K and 1-mile fun run

Submitted by Adrienne Creager on Tuesday, June 18th, 3:38 pm
Las Cruces Independence Day 8K and 1-mile fun run

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

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Health Care Companies to hold Job Fairs

Submitted by Sydney Hernandez on Tuesday, June 18th, 10:45 am
Health Care Companies to hold Job Fairs

 

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.

 

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Text4baby helping expectant families

Submitted by Avicra Luckey on Thursday, May 30th, 9:47 pm
Text4baby helping expectant families

A new program in partnership with the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) gives pregnant and parenting people the chance to learn about development as their child grows.

All that’s required is a text of “BABY” or “BEBE” in Spanish to 511411 and families will receive three texts a week up until the baby’s first birthday. Mothers who use the program are three times more likely to report feeling prepared for child-rearing than those mothers who were not enrolled in the program. It’s also proven to facilitate interaction with doctors, increase health knowledge and improve appointment and immunization adherence.

New Mexico is participating in a competition between states to enroll the most women in the text4baby program. The state with the highest percentage of participants will be recognized at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting in Boston, Mass. early November.

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VA gets cash through online donations

Submitted by Avicra Luckey on Friday, April 12th, 2:27 pm
VA gets cash through online donations

The New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS) has announced a new way for supporters to donate.

The electronic donation option is up and running at www.albuquerque.va.gov. The new system lets donators give to programs helping to improve veterans’ lives. Donators also get to decide which medical center their donations will go to. 100 percent of donations will go to the causes donators select.

Voluntary Service and Public Affairs Operations Chief, Sonja Brown said the VA uses every donation dollar they get on making sure veterans are comfortable.

“Donated money at our medical center provides for many programs to include recreational activities for both inpatient and outpatient veterans, comfort items to newly admitted inpatients, and emergency funding for veterans,” she said.  “Every donation truly makes a difference in the lives of our veterans.”

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Step it up, Albuquerque with Mayor Berry in Old Town April 6

Submitted by Briana Morfin on Friday, April 5th, 7:16 pm
Step it up, Albuquerque with Mayor Berry in Old Town April 6

Step it up, Albuquerque! Mayor Richard Berry is hosting a health walk at the Tiguex Park in Old Town Saturday, April from 6 from 9-10a.m.

The walk is intended to promote good health within Albuquerque, and get locals up and moving. As walking is a great year-round physical activity, Mayor Berry hopes people will join him and pledge to be part of Step it up! Albuquerque.

Registered participants will receive a free pedometer, which will assist them on tracking how much they walk. To look up distribution sites go to http://www.cabq.gov/mayor/priorities-and-initiatives/initiatives/step-it-up-albuquerque.

Tinguex Park in Old Town is located at Mountain and 19th St.

There is no charge for this event.

For additional information contact Amanda Barka at 505-768-3000.

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TechLove Healing Arts and Psychic Faire

Submitted by Briana Morfin on Monday, February 11th, 5:59 pm
TechLove Healing Arts and Psychic Faire

For those whose want something new and fun to do this Saturday, Feb. 16, Nob Hill will host TechLove Healing Arts and Psychic Faire from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Everyone is invited to stop by the event for mini sessions with energy healers, psychic readers, holistic health practitioners and more. This is an opportunity to gain great information and have actual experiences at an affordable rate.

Admission into the event is free.

The location of the TechLove Healing Arts and Psychic Faire is 3901 Central Ave NE.

For additional information about the event contact 505-990-2551 or go to http://www.techlove.us/.

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Free pet spay and neuter surgeries

Submitted by Denise Marquez on Monday, October 29th, 5:19 pm
Free pet spay and neuter surgeries

Free spay and neuter services for cats dogs are being offered by the veterinary division at the City of Albuquerque Welfare Department.

Low-income and moderate-income Albuquerque residents can take pets in for the free surgeries on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays only.

Services will be offered on a first-come-first-serve walk-in basis. The first 15 dogs will be accepted and there is not limit on cats. Drop-off time is from 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. and pick-up time is from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Last year Albuquerque city animal shelters put down 7,000 dogs and cats. Spaying and neutering animals can help control the population and provides a humane treatment of animals.

For more information please visit: www.cabq.gov/pets/

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