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On Thursday, May 31, 2012 the Nest will be hosting a barbecue to honor our community’s first responders. First responders include law enforcement personnel,firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Forest Service and other emergency professionals who put themselves on the line every day to help keep us safe. The Nest staff will serve a menu of grilled hot dogs …
In a continuing effort to expand its community education initiative, Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) recently participated in the 2012 District Ten Altrusa Conference at the Ruidoso Convention Center. “The Ruidoso Club of Altrusa has been an integral part of our anti-violence campaign in Lincoln County from the beginning of the Nest, dating back to 2007. We were thrilled …
The Nest would like to thank Tonya Huber and Amy Smith of Coyote Howling for their fundraising efforts on behalf of the Nest. On Friday and Saturday, May 18th & 19th, the duo will host a community garage sale at Two Rivers Park to benefit the Nest. For more information, please call Amy or Tonya at Coyote Howling, 575-808-8320.
Elder abuse affects seniors across all socioeconomic groups, races, cultures, mental and physical abilities and health status. Nationally, nearly two million elders are abused or neglected each year, but only in fourteen will report the abuse. Elder abuse can take several forms. It often occurs in multiple forms inflicted at the same time. Financial and emotional abuses are the two …
Nest Staff – In the Service of Immigrant Victims Reyna Flores began her service to the Nest as an on-call translator in the Spring of 2007, bringing with her fluency in four languages – English, Spanish, French and Italian. A full time advocate position came next and five years later, Flores is one of two supervisors at the Nest Domestic …
Shelter Manager Carrie Calkins arrived at 430 this morning instead of the usual 6:00 a.m. so she could get a client to work on time. It is just another day at the Nest. A resident wakes up and carries her feverish two-year-old to Advocate Mona Earnest in the staff office. Together, they take the child’s temperature. As they are trying …
The Nest continues to expand its online presence to educate the public about domestic violence and the services available at the shelter. And now, in an effort to make it easier for people to donate online, The Nest has set up a Wish List on Amazon. The list contains items that are needed in the shelter for daily operation or …
HEAL board members have completed the evaluation of the 2012 Heroes with Heart nominations that were submitted this year for consideration. Twelve winners were chosen from the community at large and a HEAL Advocate Hero was chosen from the Nest staff. The thirteen winners will be honored on Sunday, March 4 at 2PM during the Heroes with Heart Awards Gala …
Lifelong Ruidoso resident and firefighter Michael Friberg fondly recalls the chili cook-offs formerly held downtown in unison with the Aspen Parade. He misses the event but recognized an opportunity to generate funds for community programs by re-initiating the competition. Thus, the First Annual Hook & Ladder Firefighter Chili Cook Off. Firefighters from around the state as well as local chefs, …
Heroes with Heart Nomination Form Please mail or fax completed nomination (575) 378-1027 to the Nest to the attention of Coleen Widdell. “Heroes with Heart” celebrates local heroes who have shown exceptional and unselfish caring for others. According to HEAL Treasurer and Committee Chair Lynn Myers, “By honoring ordinary people who perform extraordinary acts of kindness, philanthropy and significantly impact …