Tickets Go On Sale for Deacon Bob Open Charity Golf Tournament

Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) has announced the date of its most talked about annual fundraiser, the Deacon Bob Open. Proceeds from four-golfer scramble benefit The Nest, Lincoln County’s first and only domestic violence shelter. On Saturday, August 6th at 1:00 p.m., golfers will tee off for an afternoon of fun at the Inn of the Mountain Gods’ championship course, followed by a BBQ dinner and awards ceremony.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Across the nation, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM).   At HEAL & The Nest domestic violence shelter in Ruidoso Downs, DVAM represents a month of many events and activities for the residents, staff and board members and our community. Each year, the Day of Unity is celebrated the first Monday of DVAM and serves three purposes:   (1) mourning those …

2015 Heroes with Heart Award Winners Announced

HEAL and The Nest Domestic Violence Shelter will host its annual Heroes with Heart award ceremony this Sunday, October 18th at 1:00 p.m. at Gateway Church of Christ, 415 Sudderth Drive, in Ruidoso.   The public is welcome to attend this free celebration. Heroes with Heart celebrates local heroes who have shown exceptional and unselfish caring for others. According to …

Get Jailed for HEAL!

Upcoming Jail n’ Bail Event to Benefit The Nest Mark your calendars!  Walton Stations’ second annual Jail n’ Bail event is scheduled for Thursday, October 15th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Walmart in Ruidoso Downs.  They will be broadcasting live from the grocery side of the store on KWES 93.5FM from noon until 2:00 p.m.  The event will …

2015 Heroes with Heart Nominations are Open

Mark your calendars!  The date has been set for 2015 Heroes with Heart Awards Gala.  The annual event organized by Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) & The Nest Domestic Violence Shelter will be held at the Gateway Church of Christ on Sunday, October 18th at 2:00 p.m. HEAL Board Secretary Pat Shukis-Fraser wants you to know what Heroes with …

2014 HEAL Heroes with Heart Awards Gala

The afternoon of Sunday, October 26, was filled with awards, honors and passion as Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) held their annual Heroes with Heart Awards Gala at the old Mt. Annie’s (the new Foot of the Cross Church).  Each award ceremony honors those who have gone above and beyond to make a difference throughout Lincoln County & Mescalero. …