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By HEAL Staff Writer Jessica Martinez  The Faith Community Health Ministry has been provided by the Community United Methodist Church for the last 17 years.  The group, which is coordinated by a Registered Nurse and served by volunteers, serves Ruidoso and the surrounding area through health promotion, education programs, health care, and spiritual and emotional support. “We currently have 15 …

Only 3% of domestic violence shelters in the United States allow pets.

Our Executive Director Gwyn Kaitis visited Santa Fe with her Leadership Lincoln class for the Legislative Session.

By HEAL Staff Writer Jessica Martinez Mary Gordon first visited Ruidoso in 1996 when she and her husband vacationed here from their home in Maryland.  They loved it so much they bought some land and made occasional trips in the following years.  In 1999, they moved to Erie, Colorado, and then finally decided to build a home here in 2011. …

Lola McVey moved to Lincoln County last July from the Tucumcari area and now volunteers at The Nest by teaching a parenting class each week.

Alfredo “Tito” Jaras, a Seminarian from Hobbs, New Mexico, volunteered his time to help with various projects at the shelter. 

Ruidoso Warrior Football will kickoff at 7:00 PM this Friday, October 13th against Hope Christian High School. In partnership with Help End Abuse for Life, Inc. (HEAL) and the Nest, Lincoln County’s first and only domestic violence shelter, the team will be hosting “Friday Night Purple Lights,” an awareness night in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

A previous resident of The Nest talks about her experience.

Sweet Charity was thrilled to host a missionary group from Grace Fellowship United Methodist Church in Katy, Texas last month.