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SUITS

SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

COUNTY OF BERNALILLO STATE OF NEW MEXICO

NO. D-202-CV-2024-02247

THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BERNALILLO, Plaintiff-Petitioner, V. EAIW LLC, A New Mexico Limited Liability Corporation, THE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE, A New Mexico Municipal Corporation, PROPERTY TAX DIVISION OF THE TAXATION AND REVENUE DEPARTMENT, STATE OF NEW MEXICO. Defendants-Respondents.

AMENDED PRELIMINARY ORDER OF ENTRY

FOLLOWING THE DEPOSIT OF $864 550.00 AS AN OFFER OF JUST COMPENSATION

This cause coming on to be heard on Petitioner’s Second Amended Petition for Condemnation and Application for Preliminary Order of Entry, pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 42-2-6, permitting the Petitioner to immediately enter and occupy the premises sought to be condemned and to do such work thereon as may be required, and the Court, being sufficiently advised in the premises, FINDS: The grounds for Petitioner’s Application for Preliminary Order of Entry are well taken and a Preliminary Order of Entry should issue upon the deposit with the Clerk of this Court of the sum of $864,550.00.

IT IS THEREFORE, ORDERED AND DECREED the Petitioner’s Application for Preliminary Order of Entry is granted and Petitioner is granted the right to immediately enter and occupy the premises sought to be condemned and to do such work thereon as may be required.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND DECREED in furtherance of the work as may be required, the Petitioner is also granted a license as to the Defendants’ remaining land for the purpose of removing improvements and encroachments, or to protect the portion of the improvements which remain on Defendants’ land.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND DECREED, good cause having been shown, the Petitioner’s motion for service by publication upon the Defendants “All Unknown Owners or Claimants of the Property Involved” for two (2) consecutive weeks of the Notice of Preliminary Order of Entry and Notice of Condemnation is granted.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND DECREED unless objection to this Preliminary Order of Entry is filed within ten (10) days after personal service on Defendants of the Notice hereof, or within three (3) days after the last date of publication of the Notice thereof on those Defendants not personally served, the Court shall proceed to make this Preliminary Order of Entry permanent, shall restrain the Defendants from hindering or interfering with the removal of any and all improvements and encroachments on the rights of way, and the occupancy and control of the premises by Petitioner and from interfering with the work required; all subsequent proceedings shall only affect the amount of compensation allowable for the taking of Defendants’ real property.

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IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND DECREED the condition for issuance of the Preliminary Order of Entry is the deposit of Eight Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand and Five Hundred and Fifty Dollars, ($864,550.00) with the Clerk of this Court as Petitioner’s offer of just compensation; the filing of a surety bond to the benefit of the Defendants shall not be required. This Preliminary Order of Entry shall only be in force and effect upon the deposit with the Clerk of this Court of the sum stated above. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of the District Court shall deposit Petitioner’s offer of just compensation, submitted in a check drawn from the Bernalillo County bank account for the County Treasury, in an interest-bearing account, pursuant to NMRA 1-102 and NMSA 1978, Section 34-6-36, where it shall remain pending either final disposition of this matter or disbursement to Defendants pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 42-2-6(B). /s/ Lisa Chavez Ortega Judge Lisa Chavez Ortega District Court Judge Division XIII Please note: This order deviates from the proposed form/s of order originally submitted. Please review carefully.

SUBMITTED: DOMENICI LAW FIRM, P. C. /s/ Pete V. Domenici, Jr., Esq. Pete Domenici, Jr. Esq., Joseph M. Tapia, Jr., Esq., Post Office Box 4295 Albuquerque, NM 87196 (505) 883-6250 pdomenici@domenicilaw.com jtapia@domenicilaw.com

Attorneys for Petitioner HCS Pub. April 19, 26, May 3, 2024

SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF BERNALILLO STATE OF NEW MEXICO NO. D-202-CV-2024-02247 THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BERNALILLO, Plaintiff-Petitioner, V. EAIW LLC, A New Mexico Limited Liability Corporation, THE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE, A New Mexico Municipal Corporation, PROPERTY TAX DIVISION OF THE TAXATION AND REVENUE DEPARTMENT, STATE OF NEW MEXICO. Defendants-Respondents. SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT/PETITION FOR CONDEMNATION AND APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY ORDER OF ENTRY

Petitioner, by and through the DOMENICI LAW FIRM P. C. (Pete V. Domenici, Jr., and Joseph M. Tapia, Jr.) for its Petition for Condemnation and Application for Preliminary Order of Entry, respectfully states:

1. Petitioner is the governing body of the County of Bernalillo, a political subdivision of the State of New Mexico and the proper authority under the Constitution and statutes of the State of New Mexico to institute and prosecute this action in eminent domain.

2. It is necessary for the Petitioner to acquire by condemnation the property sought for the public purpose of constructing a drainage pond, New Mexico Capital Outlay No. C3233283, which project is located within the County of

Bernalillo. State of New Mexico.

3. This action is brought pursuant to and under the terms of NMSA 1978, Sections 422-1 to 42-2-24 (2008) NMSA.

4. Petitioner seeks to acquire property rights in fee simple of the land described as: Tract I-A, of Sanchez Redivision, as the same is shown and designated on the map of said addition, filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Bernalillo County, New Mexico, on September 24, 2001, in Plat Book 2001C, Page 267. More particularly described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

5. Petitioner has been unable to agree with one or more of the Defendants having an interest in the subject properties as to just compensation to be paid for the property sought to be acquired. The amount offered by the Petitioner as total just compensation for said property is Eight Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand and Five Hundred and Fifty Dollars, ($864,550.00)

6. The names and addresses of all Defendants who own, have an interest in, or occupy the property or who own the property rights sought to be acquired, as well as any facts of legal disability, deceased owners, unknown owners, and property and property rights held in trust, insofar as they are known to the Petitioner after a search of the county records are: EAIW, LLC, WITH NO REGISTERED AGENT LISTED, c/o The New Mexico Secretary of State, 325 Don Gaspar Ave. Suite 300, Santa Fe, NM8750, as there is no listed, registered agent.

PROPERTY TAX DIVISION OF THE TAXATION AND REVENUE DEPARTMENT, STATE OF NEW MEXICO

Manuel Lujan Sr. Building 1200 St. Francis Drive Santa Fe, NM 87501

CITY OF Albuquerque, P. O. 2258

Albuquerque, NM 87103

8. Petitioner also makes application to the Court for a Preliminary Order of Entry, as provided by NMSA 1978 § 422-6 (2008) on the grounds that speedy occupation is required because of the public’s need for the vacant parcel and because of approaching deadlines for the commencement and completion of the Grape Industrial Park Drainage Project.

An affidavit attesting to the need for immediate entry is attached hereto as Exhibit “B.”

9. In connection with this application for Preliminary Order of Entry, Petitioner is prepared to deposit with the clerk of the district court the full amount offered as just compensation.

10. Petitioner invokes NMSA 1978 § 42-2-20 (2008) and respectfully requests that the Court exercise its discretion and waive the surety bond otherwise required.

WHEREFORE, Petitioner prays:

(i) For an order and judgment of this Court granting to Petitioner the fee simple title to a portion of the property sought to be acquired for a public purpose, which is described in Exhibit “A.’’

(ii) For an Order of Preliminary Entry allowing Petitioner full and immediate access to the property, and waiver of the surety bond otherwise required.

(iii) That the Court determine the respective interests of the Defendants in the property taken and the amount of just compensation and the damages, if any, which the Defendants may jointly or severally sustain as a consequence of the taking

(iv) For such other and further relief as the Court deems proper. Respectfully submitted, DOMENICI LAW FIRM, PC. Electronically filed /s/ Pete V Domenici Jr., Esq. Pete Domenici, Jr., Esq., Joseph M. Tapia, Jr., Esq. P. O. Box 4295 Albuquerque, NM 87196-4295 Pdomenici@domenicilaw.com Jtapia@domenicilaw.com Attorney for Bernalillo County AFFIDAVIT

STATE OF NEW MEXICO ) ) ss.

COUNTY OF BERNALILLO )

I, Rodrigo L. Eichwald, P.E., having been duly sworn, depose and say that:

1. I am the Engineering Manager for the County of Bernalillo, State of New Mexico.

2. I am over the age of eighteen.

3. It is necessary to secure this Preliminary Order of Entry for the property sought to be acquired in this cause for the construction of New Mexico Capital Outlay No. C3233283. BCPW Number is TS.2024.MVNDRN, in Bernalillo County, New Mexico prior to the 1st day of April 2024 for the following reasons, to wit:

4. To secure the safety and welfare of the Mountain View Neighborhood by providing a drainage pond to mitigate flooding.

5. To forestall the delay in the construction of this project since any delay will result in increased construction costs.

6. To minimize the economic effects and losses that a drainage project will have upon the people of the State of New Mexico.

7. To enable the Petitioner, Bernalillo County Board of County Commissioners to take the fullest advantage and secure the benefits of the applicable state funds.

8. To enable the Petitioner, Bernalillo County Board of County Commissioners to efficiently program highway construction projects and to let such projects in an orderly and economical fashion so as to encourage free competition and competitive bidding. /s/ Rodrigo E. Eichwald, P.E. Rodrigo E. Eichwald, P.E. Signed and sworn before me on the 14 day of March 2024, by Rodrigo L. Eichwald, P.E. /s/ Michelle Gutierrez MICHELLE GUTIERRES NOTARY PUBLIC

My commission expires: 10-12-2025 1135713

HCS Pub. April 19, 26, May 3, 2024

pursuant to the New Mexico Statutes Annotated Section 1978, 35A-5-27 (2001), you have thirty (30) days from the date of service in which to respond to the Petition to Appoint Kinship Guardian if you intend to contest the Kinship Guardianship and the failure to do so shall be treated as a default and your consent will not be required. Clerk of the District Court By: Deputy Respectfully submitted, Janine Caller, Esq. NEW MEXICO LEGAL GROUP, PC 2701 Arizona St. NE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110 (505) 843-7303

HCS Pub. April 19, 26, May 3, 2024

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO

SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT NO. DM 2024 00987

Moriah Stramel Petitioner, vs. Victor Diaz

Respondent, NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION

STATE OF NEW MEXICO to the above-named Respondent(s).

Greetings: You are hereby notified that the above-named Petitioner has filed a civil action against you in the above entitled Court and cause, the general object thereof being: Petition to establish parentage, Determine custody and time sharing assess child support

Unless you enter your appearance in said cause on or before the 27th day of May 2024, a judgment by default will be entered against you.

Name and address of Petitioner or Petitioner’s Attorney: WITNESS the Honorable JUDGE GERARD LAVELLE, District Judge of the Second Judicial District Court of the State of New Mexico, and the seal of the District Court of Bernalillo County, this 15th day of April 2024.

KATINA WATSON

CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT

By: /s/ Delilah S Deputy Clerk

HCS Pub. April 19, 26, May 3, 2024

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO

SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT NO. DM-2024 00893

Guadalupe Mota

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

No. D-202-DM-2023-03208 related to D-202-DV-2023-00474

NOTICE OF FILING OF PLEADINGS

TO: Roy Kersten

Albuquerque, NM

PLEASE BE NOTIFIED and advised that counsel for Petitioners have filed a Petition to Appoint Kinship Guardians on November 30, 2023, in the Second Judicial District Court. The matter has been assigned to the Honorable Debra Ramirez. The Petitioners are required to give Roy Kersten notice that the above-referenced Petition to Appoint Kinship Guardians were filed. PLEASE BE FURTHER NOTIFIED and advised that

WITNESS the Honorable AMBER CHAVEZ BAKER, District Judge of the Second Judicial District Court of the State of New Mexico, and the seal of the District Court of Bernalillo County, this 16th day of April 2024.

KATINA WATSON CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT

By: /s/ DeLilah S Deputy Clerk HCS Pub. April 26, May 3, 10, 2024

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT NO. D-202-DM-2024 00159

EVAJEAN ZAMORA Petitioner, IN THE MATTER OF THE KINSHIP GUARDIANSHIP OF D.C., S.Z. & E.Z.T., Child(ren), and concerning April Zamora; Luciano Torres; Andrew Cordova; Gabriel Unknown, Respondent(s), NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION

STATE OF NEW MEXICO to April Zamora; Luciano Torres; Andrew Cordova; Gabriel Unknown, Respondent(s).

Greetings:

You are hereby notified that EVAJEAN ZAMORA, Petitioner(s), filed a Petition of Appoint Kinship Guardian(s) for Disire Cordova against you in the above entitled Court and cause. Unless you enter your appearance in said cause on or before May 27, 2024, a judgment by default will be entered against you. Name and address of Petitioner or Petitioner’s Attorney: EVAJEAN ZAMORA: 8419 Vista Chamisa LN SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121 WITNESS the Honorable Amber Chavez Baker, District Judge of the Second Judicial District Court of the State of New Mexico, and the seal of the District Court of Bernalillo County, this 12th day of April 2024. KATINA WATSON CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: /s/ Mark Macaron II Deputy Clerk HCS Pub. April 26, May 3, 10, 2024

PROBATE

Petitioner, vs. David Mota Respondent, NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION

STATE OF NEW MEXICO to the above-named Respondent(s).

Greetings:

You are hereby notified that the above-named Petitioner has filed a civil action against you in the above entitled Court and cause, the general object thereof being: Petition for Dissolution of Marriage

Unless you enter your appearance in said cause on or before the 27th day of May 2024, a judgment by default will be entered against you.

Name and address of Petitioner or Petitioner’s Attorney: Guadalupe Mota 501 Texas St. SE Albq NM 87108

STATE OF NEW MEXICO IN THE SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT BERNALILLO COUNTY No. D-202-PB-2024-00138 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID ALLEN CASTILLO, DECEASED NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT:

1. This notice is being sent to those heirs and devisees who have or may have some interest in the estate of the decedent who died intestate.

2. CHRISTINE PAYNE filed a request for appointment as Personal Representative.

3. On February 26, 2024, CHRISTINE PAYNE was appointed Personal Representative.

4. No bond has been filed.

5. Papers relating to the

estate are on file with the Bernalillo County District Court and are available for your inspection.

Dated: April 4 – 2024

/s/ Christine Payne

CHRISTINE PAYNE

Personal Representative

108 Garfield SE Albuquerque, NM 87102

Respectfully submitted, ABQ LAW CLINIC/ MORRIS LAW FIRM, P.A.

/s/ Deborah Moore

DEBORAH MOORE, ESQ.

Attorney or Applicant 901 Lomas Blvd. Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 842-1362

HCS Pub. April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2024

STATE OF NEW MEXICO

COUNTY OF BERNALILLO SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

No. D-202-PB-2024-00036

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MELISSA NELSON, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TS HEREBY GIVEN that Scot Nelson has been appointed personal representative of this estate. All persons having claims against this estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or within sixty (60) days after mailing or other delivery of this notice, whichever is later, or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented either to: 1) the undersigned personal representative at his attorney’s address as listed below; or 2) filed with the Second Judicial District Court at the following address: 400 Lomas Blvd NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102.

DATED: April 10, 2024

Respectfully submitted, HURLEY TOEVS STYLES

HAMBLIN & PANTER PA

By Electronically signed /s/ Mandeep S. Talwar

Vincent M. Haslam, Esq.

Mandeep S. Talwar, Esq. Attorneys for Personal Representative PO Box 31670 Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 888-1188

HCS Pub. April 19, 26, May 3, 2024

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

NO. D-202-PB-2024-00203

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN BAPTIST BLENK, IV, DECEASED.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate. All persons having claims against this Estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented either to Matthew Barceleau, Attorney for the Estate of John Baptist Blenk, IV, at NEW MEXICO LEGAL GROUP, P.C., 2701 Arizona Street NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, or filed with the Second Judicial District Court, Bernalillo County Courthouse, Post Office Box 488, *ccity, New Mexico 87103. Dated: April 11, 2024

/s/ Jennifer Walsh Jennifer Walsh Personal Representative

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NEW MEXICO LEGAL GROUP, P.C.

By: /s/ Matthew Barceleau

Matthew Barceleau

Attorneys for the Personal Representative of the Estate of John Baptist Blenk, IV, Deceased 2701 Arizona Street NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505) 843-7303

mbarceleau@ newmexicolegalgroup.com

HCS Pub. April 19, 26, May 3, 2024

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT No. D-202-PB-2024-00029 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SHATONA M. MARTIN, DECEASED.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned is the attorney for the appointed Personal Representative of this estate. All persons having claims against this estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred.

Claims must be presented either to the Attorney for the Personal Representative listed below and/or filed with the Bernalillo County District Court Clerk.

DATED: 4/8/2024

/s/ Thomas G. Rice

Davis Miles PLLC

Thomas G. Rice

Attorney for the Personal Representative 320 Gold SW #1111 Albuquerque, NM 87102

505-948-5050 trice@davismiles.com

HCS Pub. April 19, 26, May 3, 2024

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT No. D-202-PB-2024-00241

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA L. STONE, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned is the attorney for the appointed Personal Representative of this estate. All persons having claims against this estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented either to the Attorney for the Personal Representative listed below and/or filed with the Bernalillo County District Court Clerk.

DATED: 4/8/2024

/s/ Thomas G. Rice

Davis Miles PLLC

Thomas G. Rice

Attorney for the Personal Representative

320 Gold SW #1111 Albuquerque, NM 87102

505-948-5050 trice@davismiles.com

HCS Pub. April 19, 26, May 3, 2024

ESTATE OF MICHAEL LEE MCCAN, DECEASED

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate. All persons having claims against this Estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented either to Peter J. Armijo, Attorney for ERIN R. MCCAN, Personal Representative of the Estate of MICHAEL LEE MCCAN, at SWAIM, CARLOW & AMES, P.C., 4830 Juan Tabo, N.E., Suite F, Albuquerque, NM 87111, or filed with the Second Judicial District Court, Bernalillo County Courthouse, Post Office Box 488, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103.

Dated: April 4 , 2024

/s/ Erin R. McCan

ERIN R. MCCAN

Personal Representative SWAIM, CARLOW & AMES, P.C.

By /s/ Peter J. Armijo

Peter J. Armijo

Attorneys for the Personal Representative of the Estate of MICHAEL LEE MCCAN, Deceased

4830 Juan Tabo, N.E., Suite F Albuquerque, NM 87111 (505) 237-0064

HCS Pub. April 19, 26, May 3, 2024

SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

COUNTY OF BERNALILLO

STATE OF NEW MEXICO

Cause No.: D-202PB-2024-00219

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY ANN CARRILLO, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of this estate. All persons having claims against this estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented either to the undersigned Personal Representative, c/o AHR LAW OFFICES, P.C., 6707 Academy Road NE - Suite A, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109, or filed with the Bernalillo County District Court Clerk, PO Box 488, Bernalillo County Courthouse, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103. DATED this 15th day of April, 2024.

/s/ Debbie A. Williams

DEBBIE A. WILLIAMS

Personal Representative of the Estate of

MARY ANN CARRILLO, Deceased

SUBMITTED BY:

AHR LAW OFFICES, P.C.

By: /s/ Lewis J. Terr

Lewis J. Terr, Esq.

Attorney for the Estate of MARY ANN CARRILLO

6707 Academy Road NESuite A Albuquerque, NM 87109

Phone: (505) 821-5122

Fax: (505) 821-6868

HCS Pub. April 19, 26, May 3, 2024

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Ross White, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Anne White has been appointed personal representative of the estate of the decedent, Ross White. All persons having claims against the estate of the decedent are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of any published notice to creditors or sixty (60) days after the date of mailing or other delivery of this notice, whichever is later, or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented either to the undersigned personal representative at the address listed below, or filed with the Probate Court in BERNALILLO County, 15 Silver Ave SW, 2nd Floor, Albuquerque, NM 87102.

DATED: April 9, 2024

Respectfully submitted, NEW MEXICO PROBATE & ESTATE LAWYERS, LLC

By: /s/ Kevin P. Holmes

Kevin P. Holmes

David A. Ferrance

Eric N. Ortiz

5203 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE, Ste. 2E

Albuquerque, NM 87111

Phone: (505) 370-1500

HCS Pub. April 19, 26, May 3, 2024

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

Case No. D-202PB-2024-00294 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE

OF Kendra Selina Lucero Claeson, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Kendra Selina Lucero Claeson, Deceased. All persons having claims against this Estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to the Personal Representative, c/o Pregenzer Baysinger Wideman & Sale, PC, 2424 Louisiana Boulevard NE, Suite 200, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110, or filed with the Second Judicial District Court, Bernalillo County, 400 Lomas Blvd NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102.

Dated: April 18, 2024. /s/ Kathryn Garrett KATHRYN GARRETT Post Office Box 21974 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87154 (505) 293-6595

Personal Representative

PREGENZER BAYSINGER WIDEMAN & SALE, PC

By: /s/ Marcy Baysinger

Marcy G. Baysinger 2424 Louisiana Blvd NE, Suite 200 Albuquerque, NM 87110

Phone: (505) 872-0505 Fax: (505) 872-1009

mbaysinger@pbwslaw.com

Attorneys for Personal Representative

HCS Pub. April 26, May 3, 10, 2024

ESTATE OF DONALD E. BENNINGHOFF, DECEASED. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the estate of the decedent. All persons having claims against this estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of any published notice to creditors or sixty (60) days after the date of mailing or other delivery of this notice, whichever is later, or the claims will be forever barred.

Claims must be presented to either to the undersigned personal representative at the address below or filed with the BERNALILLO COUNTY PROBATE COURT Clerk at the following address: 415 Silver Ave SW, 2nd Floor, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Submitted by: /s/ Dathan Weems Dathan Weems Weems Hazen Law 106 Wellesley Dr. SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 (505) 247-4700

Attorney for Personal Representative

HCS Pub. April 26, May 3, 10, 2024

SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COUNTY OF BERNALILLO STATE OF NEW MEXICO No. D-202-PB-2024-00272

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY A. BROWN, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION

Christopher M. J. Brown has been appointed as the Personal Representatives of the Estate of Shirley A. Brown, deceased. All persons having claims against this Estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred.

Claims must be presented either to the Personal Representative c/o Budagher & Tann, Attorneys at Law, 3500 Comanche Rd., NE, Bldg B, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107, or filed with the Second Judicial District Court of Bernalillo County, 400 Lomas NW (87102), P.O. Box 488, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103. /s/ Christopher M. J. Brown Christopher M. J. Brown, Personal Representative The Estate of Shirley A. Brown, Deceased. 3500 Comanche Rd., NE Bldg B Albuquerque, NM 87107 Respectfully submitted by:

BUDAGHER & ASSOCIATES By /s/ Guy W. Tann Guy W. Tann, Esq. 3500 Comanche Rd NE, Bldg B Albuquerque, NM 87107 (505) 881-9060

HCS Pub. April 26, May 3, 10, 2024

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO

IN THE SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT CAUSE NO. D-02023PB-2024-00251

persons having claims against this Estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of any published notice to creditors or the date of mailing or the delivery of this notice, whichever is later, or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented either to the undersigned Personal Representative at the address listed below, or filed with the Second Judicial District Court, Bernalillo County Courthouse, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Dated: April 19, 2024 /s/ Connie Sotel Ryan CONNIE SOTEL RYAN, Personal Representative /s/ William J. Lock WILLIAM J. LOCK Attorney for Personal Representative 6732 Osuna Road NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 880-1200 Voice (505) 881-2444 Fax HCS Pub. April 26, May 3, 10, 2024

STATE OF NEW MEXICO IN THE PROBATE COURT BERNALILLO COUNTY No. 2024 0427 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS NEAL STILL, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

MARY STILL, has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of THOMAS NEAL STILL, deceased. All persons having claims against this Estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of any published notice to creditors or sixty (60) days after the date of mailing or other delivery of this notice, whichever is later, or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to MARY STILL at 1613 Bonito Pl. SW, Unit A, Albuquerque, NM 87105, or to Walk-In Wills Carlisle, P.C. (Carlos A. Jauregui, Esq.) at 2000 Carlisle Blvd NE, Suite G, Albuquerque, NM 87110, and may be filed with the Probate Court of Bernalillo County, New Mexico. Dated: 4/22/2024 /s/ Mary Still MARY STILL, Personal Representative Walk-In Wills Carlisle, P.C. By /s/ Carlos A. Jauregui Carlos A. Jauregui, Esq. 2000 Carlisle Blvd NE, Suite G Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110 (505) 903-7000 Attorneys for Personal Representative

HCS Pub. April 26, May 3, 10, 2024

STATE OF NEW MEXICO PROBATE COURT

BERNALILLO COUNTY No. 2024 0426 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES ROGER WIGGANS, Deceased.

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT NO. D-202-2024-00268

IN THE MATTER OF THE

STATE OF NEW MEXICO IN THE PROBATE COURT BERNALILLO COUNTY No. 2023-1353

STATE OF NEW MEXICO IN THE PROBATE COURT

BERNALILLO COUNTY No. 2022-0084 IN THE MATTER OF THE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANNE B, LILY, Deceased. NOTICE TO KNOWN CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate. All

NOTICE TO CREDITORS KATHLEEN MARIE WIGGANS, has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of JAMES ROGER WIGGANS, deceased. All persons having claims against this Estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of any published notice to creditors or sixty (60) days after the date of mailing or other delivery of this notice, whichever is

later, or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to KATHLEEN MARIE WIGGANS at 1522

Vassar Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, or to Walk-In Wills Carlisle, P.C. (Carlos A. Jauregui, Esq.) at 2000 Carlisle Blvd NE, Suite G, Albuquerque, NM 87110, and may be filed with the Probate Court of Bernalillo County, New Mexico.

Dated: 4/22/2024

/s/ Kathleen M. Wiggans

KATHLEEN MARIE WIGGANS, Personal Representative

Walk-In Wills Carlisle, P.C.

By /s/ Carlos Jauregui

Carlos A. Jauregui, Esq. 2000 Carlisle Blvd NE, Suite G Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110 (505) 903-7000

Attorneys for Personal Representative

HCS Pub. April 26, May 3, 10, 2024

STATE OF NEW MEXICO

BERNALILLO COUNTY

SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

No. D-202-PB-2024-00265

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARMAINE ZANTOW, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Charmaine Zantow, Deceased. All persons having claims against this Estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to the Personal Representative, c/o Ashton Horton Mullins PC, 8801 Jefferson St NE, Bldg A, Ste 202, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87113, or filed with the Second Judicial District Court, Bernalillo County, 400 Lomas Blvd NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102.

/s/ Dean Zantow

Dean Zantow Petitioner

7000 Prospect Pl NE Suite B Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505) 269-6941

ASHTON HORTON MULLINS

PC

By

/s/ Elizabeth A. Ashton

Elizabeth A. Ashton

8801 Jefferson St NE, Bldg A, Ste 202 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87113 Phone: (505) 210-7441

elizabeth@ahm.law

Attorneys for Petitioner

HCS Pub. April 26, May 3, 10, 2024

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO

SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

No. D-202-PB-2024-00284

In the Matter of the Estate of

Health City Sun

LEGAL NOTICES

CHARLES R. ANDREAS aka CHARLES ROBERT ANDREAS, Deceased

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of this estate. All persons having claims against this estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented either to David A. Finlayson, attorney for the estate of CHARLES R. ANDREAS, at FINLAYSON LAW FIRM, PC, 7301 Jefferson Street NE, Suite F, Albuquerque, NM 87109, or filed with the Second Judicial District Court, Bernalillo County Courthouse, 400 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Dated: April 18, 2024, 2024 /s/ Holly Andreas HOLLY WYNNE ANDREAS, Personal Representative FINLAYSON LAW FIRM, PC By: /s/ David A. Finlayson

David A. Finlayson

Attorney for the Personal Representative of the Estate of CHARLES R. ANDREAS, Deceased 7301 Jefferson Street NE, Suite F Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 373-3500

HCS Pub. May 3, 10, 17, 2024

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO

PROBATE COURT No. 20240249 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VIOLA SWEENEY, Deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Shelly Schancer has been appointed Special Administrator of this estate. All persons having claims against this estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented either to the undersigned Special Administrator at her attorney’s address as listed below or filed with the Bernalillo County Probate Court, 415 Silver Ave. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102.

DATED: March 12, 2024 Respectfully submitted, HURLEY TOEVS STYLES HAMBLIN & PANTER PA By: /s/ Andrew Jerome Rejent Gregory W. MacKenzie, Esq. Andrew Jerome Rejent, Esq. Attorneys for Shelly Schancer PO Box 31670 Albuquerque, NM 87190 (505) 888-1188 HCS Pub. May 3, 10, 17, 2024

SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF BERNALILLO STATE OF NEW MEXICO

No. D-202-PB-2024-00273

IN THE MATTER OF THE ) ESTATE ) OF SANDRA JOAN HATTEN, ) deceased ) NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate. All persons having claims against this Estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice if this Notice is given by publication as provided in Subsection A of Section 45-3-801 NMSA 1978, or within sixty (60) days after the mailing or delivery of this Notice for creditors who are given actual notice as provided by Subsection B of Section 45-3-801 NMSA 1978, whichever is later, or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented either to the undersigned Personal Representative at PO Box 91658, Albuquerque, NM 87199, or filed with the Bernalillo County District Court.

DATED: April 9, 2024.

/s/ William J. Hatten

WILLIAM J. HATTEN, Personal Representative of the Estate of Sandra Joan Hatten, deceased 2166 Blue River Ct NE Rio Rancho, NM 87144 (505) 867-1731

ROYBAL-MACK & CORDOVA, P.C.

/s/ Kenneth C. Leach

Kenneth C. Leach, Attorney for William J. Hatten, Personal Representative of the Estate of Sandra Joan Hatten, deceased PO Box 91658 Albuquerque, NM 87199 (505) 288-3500

HCS Pub. May 3, 10, 17, 2024

STATE OF NEW MEXICO IN THE PROBATE COURT SANDOVAL COUNTY No. SCPB 2024 128 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARIA ALEJANDRA IBARRA ESTRADA, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS

SILVERIO IBARRA and ALBA HUERTA, have been appointed co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of MARIAALEJANDRA IBARRA ESTRADA, deceased. All persons having claims against this Estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of any published notice to creditors or sixty (60) days after the date of mailing or other delivery of this notice, whichever is later, or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to SILVERIO R. IBARRA ESTRADA AND ALBA I. HUERTA at 1465

Reynosa Loop SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, or to Walk-In

Wills Carlisle, P.C. (Carlos A. Jauregui, Esq.) at 2000 Carlisle Blvd NE, Suite G, Albuquerque, NM 87110, and may be filed with the Probate Court of

Bernalillo County, New Mexico. Dated: 4-23-2024

/s/ Silverio R. Ibarra Estrada SILVERIO R. IBARRA ESTRADA, Personal Representative /s/ Alba I. Huerta ALBA I. HUERTA, Personal Representative Walk-In Wills Carlisle, P.C. By /s/ Carlos A. Jauregui Carlos A. Jauregui, Esq. 2000 Carlisle Blvd NE, Suite G Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110 (505) 903-7000

Attorneys for Personal Representative HCS Pub. May 3, 10, 17, 2024

STATE OF NEW MEXICO PROBATE COURT

BERNALILLO COUNTY No. 2024 0476 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DENNIS ALFRED MONAGHAN, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS KRISTY ANN MONAGHAN, has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of DENNIS ALFRED MONAGHAN, deceased. All persons having claims against this Estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of any published notice to creditors or sixty (60) days after the date of mailing or other delivery of this notice, whichever is later, or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to KRISTY ANN MONAGHAN at 10601 Central Park Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123, or to Walk In Wills Carlisle, P.C. (Carlos A. Jauregui, Esq.) at 2000 Carlisle Blvd NE, Suite G, Albuquerque, NM 87110, and may be filed with the Probate Court of Bernalillo County, New Mexico. Dated: 4/29/2024 /s/ Kristy Ann Monaghan KRISTY ANN MONAGHAN, Personal Representative Walk-In Wills Carlisle, P.C. By /s/ Carlos A. Jauregui Carlos A. Jauregui, Esq. 2000 Carlisle Blvd NE, Suite G Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110 (505) 903-7000 Attorneys for Personal Representative HCS Pub. May 3, 10, 17, 2024

OTHER

SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF BERNALILLO STATE OF NEW MEXICO D-202-CV-2024-00993 IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF VICTORIA BACA FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF XAVIER JASIAH GARCIA

NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME (OF PERSON UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that VICTORIA BACA Resident of the City of Albuquerque, County of Bernalillo, State of New Mexico has filed a Petition to Change Name of her son in the Second Judicial District Court, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, wherein she seeks to change the name of her child as follows:

CURRENT NAME

XAVIER JASIAH GARCIA

PROPOSED NAME

XAVIER JASIAH TRUJILLO

This Petition will be heard before the Honorable Victor S. Lopez, District Judge, on the 11 day of June, 2024, at the hour of 11:15 am, at the Bernalillo County Courthouse, 400 Lomas N.W., Albuquerque, New Mexico. /s/ Victoria Baca

VICTORIA BACA 336 Bethel Ave SE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102

THE LAW OFFICE OF CRISTY J. CARBON-GAUL By: /s/ Cristy J. Carbon-Gaul Cristy J. Carbon-Gaul 10515 4th St NW Albuquerque, New Mexico 87114

Telephone: (505) 899-5696 carmela@carbon-gaul.com

Attorney for Petitioner

HCS Pub. May 3, 10, 2024

STORAGE AUCTIONS

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice IN Self Storage - ABQ Southwest located at 700 98th St. SW Albuquerque, NM 87121 intends to hold an auction of property stored for tenants in default of payment. The sale will occur as an Online Auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 5/16/2024 at 10:00AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods, furnishings and garage essentials. Joshua Elisha BuhlHamm: 101 Broadway Blvd Ne - 611a, Albuquerque, NM 87102; Robbie Apodaca: 1323 Tres Ritos Sw, Albuquerque, NM 87121. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. HCS Pub. April 26, May 3, 2024

PURSUANT TO the New Mexico Self-Storage Lien Act [NMSA 1978]. Twice the Space Solano, 750 S Solano Dr, Twice the Space Picacho, 2411 W Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88007, Twice the Space Missouri, 1750 Luna St, Las Cruces, NM 88001, Twice the Space Hadley, 1712 W Hadley, Las Cruces, NM 88005, and Twice the Space

Airport, 7950 Market Place, Las Cruces, NM 88007 will sell the following units contents in an online public auction at www. storagetreasures.com to satisfy the owners lien for rent monies owed on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 9:30 pm.. The auction will be open to bidding May 1 through May 16, 2024.. Facility reserves the right to cancel auction up until payment is made at the facility. Units for consideration: At Solano: SC04: Thomas Koehler, 645 S. Almendra, Las Cruces, NM 88005; wood working tools, wood furniture, carpet, jack stands, furniture, stain, misc; SF03: Elena Martinez, 1936 Newton St, Las Cruces, NM 88001; power wheels toy, cleaning supplies, household items, furniture, misc; At Picacho: V24: Omar Flores, 2000 Palomas Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001; couch, wood shelves, matresses, misc; V48: Willow Powers, 335 Van Patten Ave Apt C2, Las Cruces, NM 88005; chairs, table, mini fridge, seat, misc; P042: Kevin Hartwick: 2872 Buena Vida Ct, Las Cruces, NM 88012; dresser, bicycle, chairs, electronics, clothing, furniture, misc; At Missouri: 51: Albert Mendez, 999 W Amador Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88005; tools, equipment, yard tools, power tools, misc; At Hadley: H02, H112, H117: Rose Ann Quintana, 1306 Wyoming Ave Apt #2, Las Cruces, NM 88001; washer, dryer, furniture, barber chair, heat press machine, shelves, tables, wood furniture, cabinets, misc; H53: Brandon Troy Whitlock, 4385 Camino dos Vidas, Las Cruces, NM 88012; household items, spare tires, furniture, bedding, rowing machine, misc; H100: Melisa Rosales Villa, 800 W. McFie, Las Cruces, NM 88005; cat trees, baby items, bicycle parts, tools, misc; At the Airport: AD22: Andrew Barnett, 1530 Palo Verde Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001; speaker boxes, car parts, spare tires, drums, bicycle, skateboard, misc; HCS Pub. May 3, 10, 17, 2024

OTHER AUCTIONS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

On July 03, 2024 at 2:00 PM the undersigned will offer to sell the following described motor vehicle in order to satisfy charges for towing, storage and/or labor charges incurred against same: 1976 Airstream Ambassodor travel trailer VIN 129T6S0883. NM license plate RVH0664. Last known registered owner is Unknown. In the amount of $21,784.76. Terms: Cash in hand at time of sale. A-Albuquerque Towing 305 Conchas ST SE Albuquerque, NM 87123 (505) 292-2880. HCS Pub. April 26, May 3, 2024

COMMENTARY

Why Investors Take a Shine to Silver

Silver is a part of everyday life in more ways than most people realize. Besides the more obvious industrial uses, silver is a key component in many products that people rely on every day. Your electric-powered car, the antibacterial thread in your sports gear, and even your smartphone all use silver.

Silver also factors in products ranging from solar panels to burn creams and water purification systems.

Silver is one of the most versatile elements; it can be ground into powder, turned into paste, shaved into flakes, converted into a salt, combined with other metals, flattened into printable sheets, drawn into wires, suspended within other materials, or even used as a catalyst in chemical reactions.

Key areas where silver shines include:

Automotive. Nearly 90 million ounces of silver is projected to be absorbed annually in the automotive industry alone by the year 2025, according to the Silver Institute, a nonprofit organization that informs the public about silver and its uses.

Silver also is a solid choice for savvy investors, as the demand will continue to rise. Currently, there is an abundance of silver, which has kept prices low.

Medicine. Silver has a long and intriguing history as an antibiotic in human health care. Silver has been developed for use in water purification, wound care, bone prostheses, reconstructive orthopedic surgery, cardiac devices, catheters and surgical appliances. In addition, recent research suggests that silver’s long-lasting antibacterial power could improve the performance of medical products that help protect us from harmful pathogens.

Electronics/Technology. Silver’s excellent electrical conductivity makes it a natural choice for everything from printed circuit boards to switches and TV screens. Silver has become an important element in 5G infrastructure investment.

Companies such as Vancouver-based Silvercorp Metals offer an opportunity to benefit from the investment value of silver. Silvercorp acquires, explores, develops, and mines precious and base metal mineral properties at its producing mines and exploration and development projects, primarily in China’s Ying Mining District, known as “The Silver Quadrant,” where it also produces gold, lead and zinc.

Looking ahead, silver is an essential element of the “electrification economy,” and companies such as Silvercorp that are positioned for long-term growth and committed to responsible mining practices are worth watching.

Visit silvercorpmetals.com for more information.

-(NewsUSA)

Save Cool Cash On Hot Days

Almost everyone appreciates a nice, cool, comfortable home when it’s hot outside, and as air conditioners kick into high gear, there can be a price to pay—literally—but you can do something about that.

The Problem

One big source of energy consumption in a home is the HVAC system. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, families can cut their energy bill by as much as 20% to 30% simply by doing proper equipment maintenance.

How It Works

Your heating and cooling system circulates temperature-controlled air through a series of air ducts. With everyday life, however, all sorts of contaminants and pollutants get pulled into the HVAC system, then recirculate through your home several times a day. All that can cause a major build-up of contaminants which can use up to 30% more energy and make the system more likely to break down.

A Solution

Fortunately, when an HVAC system is clean, it’s more efficient and doesn’t have to work as hard to maintain the desired temperature, so it uses less energy—which can mean lower electric bills and helps you avoid expensive repairs and replacements in the future.

Replacing filters regularly can go a long way toward maintaining a clean system, but filters can’t catch everything. Your home’s air ducts need to be properly, professionally cleaned.

The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) can help. NADCA members follow the highest standards, and their technicians have advanced training and certification in HVAC system cleaning.

To find a qualified contractor to ensure the job is done right, enter your zip code in the NADCA online directory at www. breathingclean.com.

-(NAPSI)

COMMENTARY COMMENTARY

7 Reasons Renting an RV Should Be On Every Family’s Summer Bucket List

Summer vacations with the family are the stuff of lifetime memories, funny stories, and learning experiences. A family trip in a recreational vehicle (RV) can be the ultimate adventure, with opportunities for the whole family to participate and bond.

The great news is that you don’t have to commit to RV ownership to enjoy the one-of-kind vacation that an RV trip delivers.

RVshare is the largest online community for RV owners and renters in the United States, and includes more than 100,000 vehicles ranging from luxury motorhomes to cozy camper vans.

Why an RV Trip is the Perfect Family Getaway

You can take the long way: There’s no rushing through airports or desperate searches for a bathroom; everything you need is on board! Anyone who has traveled with a potty training toddler knows what we’re talking about here. You can leisurely enjoy the ride to your destination and make some fun stops along the way.

Opportunities to save money: Bringing the whole family out for meals on vacation can eat up your budget real quick. Many RVs are equipped with full kitchens, including refrigerators, microwaves, stoves and ovens, making meal prep a breeze!

It’s a great way to get your family to unplug: After a long day of exploring outside, roasting marshmallows around the campfire and playing a riveting game of Go Fish at the dinette table, no one is going to be thinking about switching on the TV when they face plant into bed.

It’s fun for all ages: There is an RV to accommodate every sized family -and every age -- both young kids that will be tossing a coin for the top bunk and teenagers who need their own space will be happy. Whether your kids prefer hiking, wildlife viewing or just reading in the sunshine, there’s something for everyone on an RV trip.

You can bring the family pet along: Don’t leave your furry, feathered, or scaled friends at home - many RV owners have the option to bring a pet! Not only will they not have to miss you while you’re gone, you can save the money of a pet sitter. Just remember to pack all their essentials and make sure they are up-to-date on medications and vaccinations!

Time in nature: RVing is the perfect way to enjoy time outside with all the comforts of home in tow. Even the most outdoors-averse will find some joy in breathing in the fresh air around them knowing they have a comfy bed to retreat to at the end of the day.

They are a great way to explore the country: Whether you’ve had a national park on your must-see list for ages or prefer to stay close at a nearby state park or campground, an RV trip is a great option. You’ll get to enjoy all the fun amenities and breathtaking views with your own home on wheels in tow.

If your RV travel dreams involve a cross-country tour of national parks or just a weekend of camping under the stars, RVshare has your wheels. RVshare connects you to RV owners in your local area or at your destination, and you can easily use RVshare.com to browse thousands of models for any style of adventure or number of travelers.

Another plus? More than 60% of the vehicles on RVshare offer delivery, which is an ideal option if you are flying to a destination before driving the RV, or for those who prefer not to drive the RV, but to have it stationed in place and ready for them on arrival at their destination. RVshare also offers roadside assistance, 24/7 customer service, and insurance to protect your trip and payment.

According to RVshare’s 2024 Travel Trend Report, 87% of respondents are planning to travel at least as much in 2024 as they did in 2023, and 57% said they are planning a road trip or a vacation in an RV. So don’t miss out and join them! Summer is the busiest season for RV travel, so start planning your trip now to get the best rental options. Happy camping!

RVshare.com to learn more.

COMMENTARY

Pioneering Fast and Affordable Broadband for the Underserved

JoeCostello did not expect to be pioneering the next era of internet equity, but this passionate entrepreneur finds himself on the frontlines of the Digital Divide. With his company Kwikbit, Costello, a successful entrepreneur, is empowering underserved and unserved mobile home communities by deploying cutting-edge internet service through a price model infused with empathy. Costello sees a world where everyone has fast, inexpensive internet - he believes that it’s a utility and should be treated as such.

Kwikbit is doing its part by expanding its impact on communities large and small, including over 20,000 mobile homes across ten states. By the end of 2024, Costello aims to be on the ground with this 1 gigabit symmetrical internet in over 150 parks, adding 10,000 residents to their service. The company will also receive funds from the California Public Utilities Commission to pilot a program to serve hundreds of unserved mobile homes. Kwikbit and Costello are a testament to what it means to be an entrepreneur in the 21st century.

Early in his career, Costello understood a critical problem with rapidly evolving technology: the fastest and best products first reach the most privileged communities. In the 1990s, mainly the wealthy and tech enthusiasts could access the internet through cable or DSL. As search engines emerged and computers became affordable, more people slowly adopted the technology. Luckily, this broadband could be used and supplied through existing infrastructure. But over the next two decades, through the evolution of the internet from search engines to smartphones, the public caught on to the incredible possibilities of a global online network and demand increased significantly.

The internet story signifies a remarkable transformation. What began as a specialized tool for a select few has become an indispensable part of most people’s lives. This shift has had a profound impact, enriching our experiences and propelling society towards greater productivity and efficiency.

The internet’s exponential growth, particularly the rise of video-heavy applications, has exposed a critical limitation: speed. The infrastructure that fueled the initial internet boom simply can’t handle the demands of today’s data-hungry apps.

The current solution pushed by major internet providers is fiber optic cables. Fiber offers the blazing-fast speeds needed for the next generation of internet, through light transmission. However, widespread fiber deployment presents a significant obstacle: the lack of existing fiber optic cables reaching individual homes. Implementing this technology will require massive investments, posing a complex challenge for the future of internet infrastructure.

“Yes, we want to have the fastest fiber cable in every home and business in America. But what people don’t realize is that it’s going to take decades for fiber to roll out, and they’re going to need something else in the meantime,” said Costello in a recent interview.

Unfortunately, as fiber optic internet is made available, the wealthy communities are receiving the new capability first. This creates an enormous problem for our country because entire communities, particularly lowincome communities, are being left behind.

“You cannot be a functional citizen of the US in the 2020s unless you have high-speed internet,” said Costello. “You will fall behind in every way –opportunities, information, finances, civic engagement, healthcare, and education. And your kids will fall behind even more!”

Costello’s passion for bridging the digital divide catalyzed the founding of Kwikbit Internet. It started with the development of a new super highspeed wireless technology that can provide the same kind of fast internet service as fiber while being able to be deployed much more quickly and economically. This new wireless technology is called WiGig, or 60 GHz WiFi.

During the pandemic, when many people were suffering from a lack of viable internet, Costello decided that the new technology should be utilized to serve the unserved and underserved. There are many communities that need better internet, but mobile home parks represent one very large group. Kwikbit Internet is 100% focused on providing its high-speed internet to mobile home parks with the goal of letting no mobile home park resident go without this critical new utility. If all mobile home residents lived in one state, it would be the third largest in the country.

Thankfully, the government has been stepping in to help bridge the digital divide in a number of ways. One of the most successful programs has been the Affordable Connectivity Program, or ACP, which partially subsidizes internet bills for more than 20 million low-income households, with more than half of recipients being over 50 years old. Ironically, just as the federal government is funding a new program with $42 Billion to bring fiber to more underserved users, Congress is pulling the plug on the ACP. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is one senator advocating for the ACP’s termination, though Texas has the 4th largest number of ACP recipients at 1.67 million households.

As the ACP’s fate remains uncertain, the Digital Divide widens.

Fortunately, some states are working to support broadband expansion. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is using federal funds to build broadband for all, including over $800,000 to Kwikbit for deploying its fixed wireless internet in unserved mobile home parks in Southern California.

From California to Florida, mobile home parks and hard-to-reach communities have a clear need that has only deepened with rising internet costs.

Kwikbit is blazing a trail toward the promise of the internet for all, one community at a time. Closing the Digital Divide takes tenacity. The time for an all-of-the-above broadband investment strategy is now, one that includes wireless gigabit and fiber technology creating a new era of internet access for those who need it most.

-(Raoul Lowery Contreras)

Tips to “Yard Your Way” This Spring

Homeowners can put their own spin on their personal outdoor space this spring by adopting a “yard your way” attitude, advises the TurfMutt Foundation, which is celebrating 15 years of advocating for the care and use of yards, parks and other green spaces.

The act of “backyarding,” which is using yards, parks and other green spaces for activities typically associated with indoor life, such as dining, working, entertaining and more, has gained traction in recent years. Now, as the weather warms, the Foundation encourages people to ratchet up their backyarding activities by identifying their personal style and personality.

“Your yard isn’t just for aesthetics,” reminds Kris Kiser, President and CEO of the TurfMutt Foundation, “It’s purposeful and contributes to our and the planet’s well-being. We encourage you to design your space that shows off your sense of style and supports what is important to your family.”

Here are six ideas to “yard your way” this spring:

Keep business in the front(yard) & party in the back. If you live in a neighborhood with strict homeowner’s association regulations, you may feel hemmed in by what you can do in the public-facing areas of your yard. But you can use the backyard to really highlight your style, whether it’s cozy and family friendly or modern and sleek.

Be sensible & sustainable. What you choose to plant in your yard can affect climate change on a microlevel, and eco-conscious homeowners know selecting native plants is good for the environment. They are more resilient, require less water and promote biodiversity. BONUS: They are also easier to maintain.

Doing budget backyarding is OK. Your yard is full of cost-saving measures that budgetconscious families can take. Skip the fancy restaurant and dine alfresco on your patio. Host a family movie night on a blanket of backyard grass. Or consider trading a pricy weekend getaway for a backyard staycation.

Nurture biodiverse digs. Human-made and synthetic environments have changed the landscape, so pollinators and wildlife rely on yards and community green spaces to bring equilibrium to the ecosystem. Planting for these local critters can turn your backyard into a private nature preserve.

DIY your lawncare…or don’t. If you are a weekend warrior who relishes DIY projects, taking care of your yard yourself can be an excellent choice. But there is no shame in your backyard game if you outsource yardwork so you can spend your time outside just enjoying your yard. You could also have a landscaping crew do the basic mowing and maintenance so you can spend your time enjoying gardening or just enjoying the yard.

Park it for outside time. Community greenspace and neighborhood parks make it possible to “yard your way” even if you don’t have an outdoor space to call your own. Want to sit under a shade tree and read? A community park often offers these kinds of resting spots. Want to do a little hiking but not travel hours out of town? An urban trail system is an excellent opportunity to hoof it close to home. You can even stake a claim to your own patch of nature and try your hand at growing things through community gardening programs.

To learn more about creating the yard of your dreams, visit TurfMutt.com and sign up for the e-newsletter. Look for Mulligan the TurfMutt on the CBS Lucky Dog television show. -(NAPSI)