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FESTIVALS AND FUN TIMES:

New Mexico, Albuquerque
Edgefest w/ Incubus
Dates: April 28, 2012 – April 28, 2012
Location: The Pavilion
Albuquerque, NM
Bernalillo County

New Mexico, Albuquerque
Rodeo de Indios
Dates: May 5, 2012 – May 6, 2012
Location:
Albuquerque, NM
Bernalillo County

New Mexico, Albuquerque
Zia Classic Horse Show
Dates: May 10, 2012 – May 13, 2012
Location: Expo New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
Bernalillo County
Phone Number: (505) 450-3203

New Mexico, Albuquerque
The Albuquerque Folk Festival
Dates: June 2, 2012 – June 2, 2012
Location: Expo NM
Albuquerque, NM
Bernalillo County
Phone Number: 505-710-9641
Description: We are a participatory festival offering 130 events during the day including workshops, demonstrations, jams and performances in traditional (and culturally diverse) Music, Dance, Storytelling and Arts and Crafts. There are also special workshops for Kids
Admission: at gate is $15 for the day and night
Directions: at San Pedro between Lomas and Central Ave NE. Enter at Copper (Gate #3) into fairgrounds and enter festival at main turnstiles

New Mexico, Ft. Sumner
Old Fort Days
Dates: June 6, 2012 – June 9, 2012
Location: De Baca County Fairgrounds
Ft. Sumner, NM
De Baca County
Phone Number: (505) 355-7705
Description: music, dances, parade, arts and crafts, quilt show, goat roping, pet show, car show, wild west shootout, ugly cowboy hat contest, bbq at the Baptist Church hall

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The Santa Fe, New Mexico Division of Senior Services offers in-home support programs for seniors, their families and their caregivers. Services include respite care, non-medical personal care, home management services and a family caregiver support program.

For more information visit this link: http://www.disability.gov/state/new_mexico/community_life

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Program Description
The Head Start program (for children ages 3-5) and Early Head Start program (for pregnant women, infants, and toddlers) promote
school readiness for children in low-income families by providing comprehensive educational, health, nutritional, and social
services. Parents play a large role in the programs, both as primary educators of their children and as participants in administering
the programs locally. Both programs provide pre-literacy and literacy experiences in a multi-cultural environment. Parents are also
provided social services, including assistance with childcare. Services are also available to migrant and seasonal farm worker
families.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New Mexico, you must be a parent or primary
caregiver responsible for a child who is too young for public school and your household’s annual income before taxes must not
exceed $10,830 if one person lives in the household; $14,570 if two people live in the household; $18,310 if three people live in the
household; $22,050 if four people live in the household; $25,790 if five people live in the household; $29,530 if six people live in the
household; $33,270 if seven people live in the household; $37,010 if eight people live in the household; and $40,750 if more than eight
people live in the household. For larger households, add $3,740 for each additional person in the home.

If you do not meet these criteria, you may still qualify if you are a U.S. national, citizen or permanent resident whose financial status
is low income or very low income, who is under-employed, unemployed or about to become unemployed, facing pregnancy, less
than 19 years of age yourself, or the parent or primary caregiver for children under the age of 19 years. Other qualifications may
apply.

Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
The Head Start Locator provides a searchable database of Head Start programs. To apply for this program please visit the following
website, which will direct you to the Head Start office nearest to you:

http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/HeadStartOffices

Program Contact Information
You may also contact the New Mexico Department of Children, Youth and Families by calling 1-505-827-8400 or visit:

http://www.cyfd.org/

Managing Agency
Children, Youth, and Families Department (NM)

http://www.state.nm.us

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Program Description
The Food Stamp Program serves as the first line of defense against hunger for New Mexico Residents. It enables low-income
families to buy nutritious food with coupons and Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards. Food stamp recipients spend their
benefits to buy eligible food in authorized retail food stores.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New Mexico and fall into one of two groups: (1)
those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001, or (2) those with a current bank balance (savings
and checking combined) under $3,001 who share their household with a person or persons age 60 and over, or with a person with a
disability (a child, your spouse, a parent, or yourself). For either group, you must also have an annual household income of less than
$13,284 if one person lives in the household; $17,808 if two people live in the household; $22,332 if three people live in the
household; $26,856 if four people live in the household; $31,380 if five people live in the household; $35,904 if six people live in the
household; $40,428 if seven people live in the household; or $44,952 if more than seven people live in the household.

Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

Program Contact Information
For more information on the New Mexico Food Stamp program and instructions on how to apply, please visit:

http://www.hsd.state.nm.us/isd/fs.html

Please call the New Mexico Human Services Department to speak with a client service representative:
888-473-3676

You can also identify and contact your local county Income Support Division office by checking:

http://www.hsd.state.nm.us/isd/fieldoffices.html

Managing Agency
New Mexico

http://www.state.nm.us

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Program Description
The School Breakfast Program (SBP) provides cash assistance to States to operate nonprofit breakfast programs in schools and
residential childcare institutions. The School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a Federally assisted meal program operating in public and
nonprofit private schools and residential childcare institutions. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children
each school day.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New Mexico and a parent or primary caregiver
responsible for a child(ren) who attends school (high school or under). Those who qualify must also have an annual household
income before taxes that must not exceed $26,955 if two people live in the household; $33,874 if three people live in the household;
$40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in the household; $54,631 if six people live in the household;
$61,550 if seven people live in the household; $68,469 if eight people live in the household; and $75,388 if more than eight people live
in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.

Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for free or reduced price meals, contact your child’s school. A listing of your state’s schools can be found here:

http://www.ped.state.nm.us/resources/personneldirectory…

Program Contact Information
For information on the New Mexico School Breakfast program please visit:

http://www.ped.state.nm.us/nutrition/dl08/food%20production%20handbooks/Tra…

For School Lunch information, visit:

http://www.ped.state.nm.us/nutrition/dl08/food%20production%20handbooks/Tra…

For additional information, please call the New Mexico Student Nutrition Unit at:
505-827-1821

Managing Agency
New Mexico

http://www.state.nm.us

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Program Description
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) assists eligible New Mexico residents and families with their heating
and cooling costs. LIHEAP is Federally funded through the Department of Health and Human Services. The Federal government
establishes funding levels annually.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New Mexico, you must need financial assistance
for home energy costs and your household’s annual income before taxes must not exceed $16,245 if one person lives in the
household; $21,855 if two people live in the household; $27,465 if three people live in the household; $33,075 if four people live in the
household; $38,685 if five people live in the household; $44,295 if six people live in the household; $49,905 if seven people live in the
household; $55,515 if eight people live in the household; and $61,125 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger
households, add $5,610 for each additional person in the home.

Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for this program, please contact the local administering agency near you:

http://www.hsd.state.nm.us/isd/fieldoffices.html

Program Contact Information
Please visit the New Mexico Human Services Department-Income Support Division web site for more information on LIHEAP:

http://www.hsd.state.nm.us/isd/liheap.html

Public inquires can be made toll-free at:
800-283-4465

You can also download a LIHEAP application directly from the Web at:

http://www.hsd.state.nm.us/pdf/lhp_602.pdf

Managing Agency
New Mexico

http://www.state.nm.us

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Program Description
New Mexi k i d s is no cost or low cost health coverage for children under 19 years old. If your household income is less than 185%
of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, health care services are provided to your child at no cost. If your household income is 185% -
235% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, some of the health care services your child receives may require that you make a co-
payment at the time each service is provided. Preventive services, such as Tot to Teen Health Checks and immunizations do not
require a co-payment. New Mexi k i d s pays for regular check-ups, doctor visits, dental visits, hospital care, prescriptions, glasses
and hearing and vision exams. Other services may be covered if they are medically necessary.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of New Mexico, under 19 years of age, not covered by health
insurance (including Medicaid), a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, and you must have an annual household
income before taxes of less than $29,241 if two people live in the household; $39,339 if three people live in the household; $49,437 if
four people live in the household; $69,633 if five people live in the household; $79,731 if six people live in the household; $89,829 if
seven people live in the household; $99,927 if eight people live in the household; and $120,123 if more than eight people live in the
household. For larger households, add $10,098 for each additional person in the home. Depending on your income level, you may
have to pay a premium for coverage. Please see this state’s program information for details.

Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
You can apply for New Mexi k i d s at most clinics, hospitals, primary care providers and schools. You can also visit your local
Income Support Division office or call (888) 997-2583 . Visit this page on our Web site for a list of these offices:

http://www.hsd.state.nm.us/isd/fieldoffices.html

Program Contact Information
For more information about the New Mexi k i d s , please call (888) 997-2583 or visit the following website:

http://www.hsd.state.nm.us/mad/

Managing Agency
New Mexico

http://www.state.nm.us

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Program Description
WIC is a nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children eat well, learn about nutrition, and stay
healthy. WIC’s mission is to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk
by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care. New Mexico WIC is
administered by the New Mexico Department of Health, Family Health Bureau.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New Mexico, pregnant, breastfeeding and
postpartum woman, infant or child up to 5 years of age and: (1) are individually determined by a health professional to be at nutrition
risk; and, (2) meet an income standard, or are determined automatically income eligible. A person who participates or has family
members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Food Stamp Program, Medicaid or Temporary Assistance
for Needy Families, automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.

Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply, set up an appointment at the WIC clinic closest to you:

http://www.health.state.nm.us/phd/wicsite/locations.php

Program Contact Information
Please see the following Web Site for the income standard or maximum income limit for WIC eligibility:

http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapply/incomeguidelines.htm

For more information on NM WIC, please visit the New Mexico Department of Health website at:

http://www.health.state.nm.us/phd/wicsite/index.php

You can also call the NM Department of Health toll-free at:
800-280-1618

Managing Agency
Department of Health (NM)

http://www.state.nm.us

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Program Description
The Special Milk Program (SMP) provides milk to children in schools and childcare institutions who do not participate in other
Federal meal service programs. The program reimburses schools for the milk they serve. Schools in the National School Lunch or
School Breakfast Programs may also participate in SMP to provide milk to children in half-day pre-kindergarten and kindergarten
programs where children do not have access to the school meal programs.
General Program Requirements
Any child in a school or institution that participates in the Special Milk Program can get milk. Schools may elect to offer free milk to
low-income children. In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New Mexico, your
household’s annual income before taxes must not exceed $20,036 if one person lives in the household; $26,955 if two people live in
the household; $33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in
the household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven people live in the household; and $68,469 if eight people
live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.

Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for the Special Milk program, directly contact your child’s school, camp, or child care institution to find out if it participates
in the Special Milk Program.

The Federal agency Child Nutrition Programs manages this program and provides state contact information here:

http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Contacts/StateDirectory.htm

Additionally, your state education agency can also provide you with more information about the program.

http://www.ped.state.nm.us/nutrition/index.html

Program Contact Information
Please contact your local school district if you have other inquiries regarding the program.

You can also call the New Mexico Student Nutrition Programs Units at:
505-827-1821

Managing Agency
New Mexico

http://www.state.nm.us

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The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) provides limited assistance to low income homeowners to improve the energy
efficiency of their homes thus reducing their utility costs. Due to the scarcity of resources, priority is given to the lowest income
households. WAP may be used for the following: Leakage reduction including repair or replacement of broken glass or thresholds,
packing cracks, caulking or weather-stripping, installation of door sweeps, fireplace dampers, water heater insulation blankets,
thermostat controls, exterior doors, exterior windows; incidental repairs including lumber to frame or repair windows and doors,
roofing materials to patch or repair leaks, protective materials (paint), or repair materials; health and safety including stove pipes,
smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, space heaters, furnace repair/replacement, moisture related problems, wiring problems;
ceiling, wall and floor insulation; measures for mobile homes; and electric base load measures like new refrigerators. The amount of
assistance cannot exceed an average of $2,672 per household with a maximum per house of $3,663.

General Program Requirements

In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New Mexico, your household’s annual income
before taxes must not exceed $16,245 if one person lives in the household; $21,855 if two people live in the household; $27,465 if
three people live in the household; $33,075 if four people live in the household; $38,685 if five people live in the household; $44,295 if
six people live in the household; $49,905 if seven people live in the household; and $55,515 if more than seven people live in the
household. For larger households, add $4,300 for each additional person in the home.

Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for this program, please contact your local administering agency at the following location:

http://www.hsd.state.nm.us/isd/fieldoffices.html

Program Contact Information
To find out more about the New Mexico Weatherization Assistance Program, please visit:

http://www.hsd.state.nm.us/isd/liheap.html

TTY users can call at:
800-659-8331

To ask about the program, you can also call the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority toll-free at:
800-444-6880

Managing Agency
New Mexico

http://www.state.nm.us

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Program Description
The New Mexico Medicaid program is a Federal and state funded program that serves needy individuals and families in New Mexico
who meet financial and other eligibility requirements and certain other individuals who lack adequate resources to pay for medical
care.
The program provides payment for medical services ranging from routine preventive medical care for children to institutional care
for the elderly and disabled. The Medicaid program also ensures access to care through enrollment of medical providers and
access to transportation services to medical care providers through reimbursement to recipients and volunteer drivers.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of New Mexico, a US national, citizen, permanent
resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income
or very low income. You must also be either pregnant, a parent or relative caretaker of a dependent child(ren) under age 19, blind,
have a disability or a family member in your household with a disability, or be 65 years of age or older.

Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

Program Contact Information
To learn more New Mexico Medicaid, please visit:

http://www.hsd.state.nm.us/mad/

You can call toll-free to speak with an Income Support Division (ISD) representative regarding the program at:
888-997-2583

You can also contact the Income Support Division (ISD) office nearest you for more information or to apply for Medicaid. Click below
to link to an interactive state map that will provide you with the contact information to reach your local county office.

http://www.hsd.state.nm.us/isd/fieldoffices.html

Managing Agency
New Mexico

http://www.state.nm.us

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American Red Cross – Hobbs, New Mexico DONATE BLOOD AND TISSUE!
PO Box 25,
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 393-7516
Fax: (505) 393-3380

E-MAIL: leaarc@earthlink.net

To find out where you can donate blood, call your local Red Cross at (505) 393-7516. Your single donation can help save up to three
lives.

To learn more about blood donation opportunities, visit www.givelife.org or call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543).

Give Blood- the Gift of Life

Many generous Americans nationwide have been donating blood since the terrorist attacks September 11 to ensure a sustained and
secure blood supply for all Americans. Together with the Red Cross, these blood heroes are ensuring that the safest possible blood
is readily available whenever and wherever needed – for the military, for other blood centers in America and for all 5,000 of
America’s hospitals.

We all expect blood to be there for us, but barely a fraction of those who can give do. Yet sooner or later, virtually all of us will face a
time of great vulnerability in which we will need blood. And that time is all too often unexpected. From its beginning, the American
Red Cross has formed a community of service, of generous, strong and decent people bound by beliefs beyond themselves. The
honor, spirit and resources of the American people comes forth with neighbors helping neighbors in need – during earthquakes,
floods, fires, storms – and also for the deeply personal and often quiet disasters that require a gift of blood.
To give blood you must be healthy, at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, not have donated blood in the last 56 days or
donated double red cells in the last 112 days. There is no upper age limit. You may not give blood if you have received notification
from the American Red Cross or any other blood collection organization asking you not to do so.

There’s No Limit to the Good You Can Do ! Be a tissue donor.

Did you know that just one tissue donor can potentially benefit as many as 50 people? It’s true. When you sign on to become a donor,
your generous gift could bring many people new life.

Thanks to people like you, 600,000 lives have been enhanced since the establishment of American Red Cross Tissue services in
1982. However, the need for tissue continues to grow, and tissue such as skin for burn patients and certain sizes of heart valves for
cardiac patients is in high demand.

We need your help.
Becoming a tissue donor is simple, two-step process: first, sign a donor card or driver’s license, and second, share your decision
with your family, because next of kin is always asked for consent.

There is no cost to you or your family. All costs related to tissue donation are paid for by the agency recovering the tissue.
All major religions support tissue donation. See statements from various religions.
Recipients will not know who donated the tissue they receive. Selection is not based on race, sex or ethnic origin, but rather on the
medical need of the recipient. The identity of the donor is kept confidential.

Tissue donation will not interfere with a traditional funeral. Tissues are removed by people specifically trained for tissue recovery.
The donor’s body is handled with respect and dignity by the Red Cross. Tissue donation does not prohibit an open-casket funeral.
Become a Donor. Call (505) 393-7516 or 1-888-4-TISSUE for more information.
Or learn more about tissue donation in our Tissue Services section

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S E R V I C E C E N T E R S:

Los Alamos
Serving: Los Alamos and Rio Arriba counties
475 20th Street
Los Alamos, NM 87544
Phone (505) 662-7165
Fax: (505) 662-6261

Tierra del Sol
Serving: Colfax, Harding, Mora, San Miguel,
Santa Fe, Taos and Union counties
1213 Mercantile Road, Suite B
Santa Fe, NM 87507
Phone: (505) 424-1611
Fax: (505) 424-3252

Valencia
Serving: Valencia and Socorro counties
101 South Main Street, Suite 307
Belen, NM 87002
Phone (505) 864-6357
Fax: (505) 864-3045
E-mail: valencianm@msn.com

Zia
Serving: Curry, De Baca, Guadalupe, Roosevelt and Quay counties
108 West Second Street
Clovis, NM 88101
Phone (505) 763-4129
Fax: (505) 762-8922
E-Mail: ziarc@plateautel.net

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