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Valentine’s Day is about love, but there’s different types of love than the one usually promoted at this time of year. For Ruidoso Middle School teacher Yelena Temple, the season can be about giving just as much as at Christmas. “Show your love for those in need,” Temple said. “Valentine’s day isn’t about spending hundreds of dollars on flowers. People …
Sometimes, we do something so well, people think of us in one dimension. Your accomplishment in that one thing defines who you are. In the case of Kitty Callender and Diana Grace, there are worse things they could be known as besides the “Cupcake Ladies.” “One little girl told me I must be so happy,” Grace said. “I asked why, …
At just 26 years old, David Bustamante has gone out of his way to make a difference in Ruidoso. He moved to the area from Albuquerque in October when he was given a chance to manage the Ruidoso Walgreen’s store. He is making it count with both his business sense and his obligation to make the community better. “This is …
When it came to helping children and their mothers traumatized by domestic violence, Dr. Michael O’Leary was a perfect fit. O’Leary has taken a long and winding road to Ruidoso and Lincoln County. It’s a road that has led him to one of the most challenging jobs he’s had in his career. “I’ve only been with the Nest two months, …
We have a hero in our midst! Our own Sam Pirelli has been awarded the Community Hero Award from the New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NMCADV). At a ceremony recently in Alamogordo, Sam was presented with the prestigious award. The award is given to those community leaders and businesses that have supported and advanced domestic violence advocacy in their …
Thank you, Cornerstone Bakery, for your recent donation of coffee and cookies for The Nest. More thanks to Steve Gomez for participating in this year’s “Walk in Her Shoes” and for helping make a true difference throughout the community.
Hadley’s Fruit Market graciously donated food for the residents of The Nest. We couldn’t do it without your support!
Many thanks go out to Jennifer Hoffman for donating baby clothes to The Nest. With a full house, The Nest is always in need of clothing for infants and small children. Thank you, Jennifer!
Thank you, Judith Howard for donating bags, robes and socks to the residents of The Nest. Her recent donation is one of several she has made over the years. “I have always donated since The Nest opened,” Howard said. “I thoroughly believe in the work that The Nest does.” Thanks, Judith…you are appreciated!
A special thank you goes to Toni Knox for donating shampoo, lotions and other bathing essentials. We also want to give a shout out to Debbie Haines-Nix for donating robes and slippers to our residents. Your donations have brought care and comfort to many. Thank you!