HCS Week 19

Health City Sun

FORCLOSURE SALES: 0

NOTICE OF SUITS: 4

Moving Resources For Military Families

PROBATE: 22

NAME CHANGE: 2

Military families and veterans know that relocating loved ones when PCS orders arrive can be stressful—but there are steps you can take to make things easier.

Keeping Military Families Connected

Internet and TV services typically come at the cost of being bound to a contract for a specific amount of time. This can make Internet changes, TV upgrades, and beyond even more difficult for military families.

What You Can Do

To ensure a seamless transfer of Internet and TV service or to find new providers when relocating, consider these tips:

Plan Ahead: Research Internet and TV service providers in your new location well before your move. Check if your current provider is available there and what the terms are for transferring service. If you need to find a new provider, compare plans, costs, and reviews to make an informed decision. To help, SmartMove has compiled the resources you need to stay connected during your move—from Service Members Civil Relief Act protections to military offers by specific providers.

Keep Important Documents Handy: Have copies of orders and other military documents readily available, as these may be required to terminate current contracts or to take advantage of militaryspecific offers.

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SPANISH NOTICES: 0

Schedule Disconnection and Installation Dates: Coordinate the disconnection of your current service close to your moving date and schedule installation at your new home as early as possible. This reduces the risk of being without service when you need it most.

Check Equipment Requirements: If you’re transferring service, ensure your current equipment (modems, routers, set-top boxes) is compatible with your new location’s requirements. If you’re switching providers, confirm whether you need to purchase or rent new equipment.

Backup Important Contacts and Information: Before disconnecting your current service, make sure to back up any important contacts or documents that may be stored with your current Internet or TV provider.

Ask About Temporary Solutions: If there will be a gap between moving out and getting new services installed, ask about temporary Internet solutions. Some providers may offer portable WiFi devices or other short-term options.

Discounts and Support

Several Internet service providers (ISPs) offer military discounts and may provide flexible contracts or assistance tailored to the unique needs of military families. For instance, the Lifeline Program is an FCC program

that offers Internet and phone discounts of up to $9.25/month for eligible customers.

What’s more, several support current and former military members and their families through employment opportunities and military-to-civilian transition programs.

Additionally, the Armed Forces Network recently launched AFN NOW—its very own streaming app—to make it easier than ever for service members to stream shows, sports, news, and movies. Plus, some streaming services may also offer subscription discounts on Veterans Day.

The experts at SmartMove make it easy to switch your services to the same provider in a new location, or find a new provider that meets your household’s needs. They provide easy-to-use tools and resources to connect you with the best Internet, TV, and technologies to keep your life in sync while you serve your country.

Learn More

For more tips on getting ahead of your next move with your military family, visit www.smartmove.us/mililtary-internet.

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SUITS

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO

SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

NO. DM-2024 00893

Guadalupe Mota

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

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

Health City Sun

LEGAL NOTICES

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO

SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT NO. D-202-DM-2024-01096

Yolanda L. Maestas

Petitioner, vs. Oscar Martinez, Jr. 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 (WITHOUT CHILDREN)

Unless you enter your appearance in said cause on or before the 17th day of JUNE 2024, a judgment by default will be entered against you. Name and address of Petitioner or Petitioner’s Attorney: WITNESS the Honorable Debra Ramirez, 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 2nd day of May 2024.

KATINA WATSON CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT

SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

CLERK OF THE COURT By: /s/ Valerie Begay Deputy Clerk

HCS Pub. May 10, 17, 24, 2024

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO

SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT No.: D-202-DM-2024-01022

MINERVA MEDRANO, Petitioner vs. FERNANDO MEDRANO, Respondent, NOTICE OF PENDACY OF ACTION STATE OF NEW MEXICO to FERNANDO MEDRANO, Respondent.

Greetings:

You are hereby notified that Minerva Medrano, Petitioner, filed a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage against you in the above-entitled Court and Cause. Unless you enter your appearance and written response in said cause on or before 06/24/2024, a judgement by default will be entered against you.

Minerva Medrano 600 Grace NE Albuquerque, NM 87123 (505) 785-5128

Witness the Honorable Amber Chavez Baker, District Judge of the District court of Bernalillo County, this 6 day of May, 2024.

KATINA WATSON CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT

HCS Pub. May 10, 17, 24, 2024

NAME CHANGE

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

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO

SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

No. D-202-CV-2024-02217 IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF MILA GABRIELE LENSI for Change of Name. NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME (ADULT)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MILA GABRIELE LENSI, a resident of the City of Albuquerque, County of Bernalillo, State of New Mexico, and over the age of fourteen years, has filed a Petition to Change Name in the Second Judicial District Court, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, wherein she seeks to change her name from MILA GABRIELE LENSI to MILA GABRIELE LENSI BOTVIN and that this Petition will be heard before the Honorable Daniel E. Ramczyk, District Judge, on the 4th day of June, 2024, at the hour of 8:55 a.m., via Zoom- see attached instructions at the Bernalillo County Courthouse, 400 Lomas, NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Respectfully submitted, LINDA ROCKWELL, ATTORNEY

By: /S/ Linda Rockwell

LINDA ROCKWELL

500 Marquette NW, Suite 150 Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 247-3700 / 247-3838 fax

Attorneys for Petitioner

NOTICE OF REMOTE HEARING ZOOM

A hearing in this case is set before The Honorable Daniel E. Ramczyk as follows:

Date of Hearing: Tuesday, 06/04/2024

Time of Hearing: 8:55AM

Length of Hearing 5 Minutes

THE HONORABLE DANIELE. RAMCZYK

By: /s/ Audra Vigil

AUDRA VIGIL, tcaa

If this hearing requires more or less time than the court has designated, or if this hearing conflicts with any prior setting, please contact us immediately as continuances may not be granted on late notice. New Mexico Courts comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VI. If you need accommodations or the services of an interpreter in court, email or call the court as soon as possible to inform us. Counsel or PRO SE persons may notify the Clerk of the Court of the nature of the disability at least five (5) days before ANY hearing so appropriate accommodations may be made. HCS Pub. May 10, 17, 2024

PROBATE

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

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

(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.

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

Matter(s) to be Heard: Name Change Hearing

Place of Hearing: Meeting ID: 864 2078 2079

Passcode: 367057

ZOOM LINK:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8642 0782079?pwd=ZHByNlc4VGtlU XNqemdqeGZ2U XluOT09 Or Call: 1-719-359-4580

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STATE OF NEW MEXICO

IN THE PROBATE COURT BERNALILLO COUNTY No. 2022-0084

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO IN THE SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT CAUSE NO. D-02023PB-2024-00251 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 persons having claims against this Estate are required to present their claims within four

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 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

Health City Sun

LEGAL NOTICES

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

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO

SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

No. D-202-PB-2024-00139

In the Matter of the Estate of EMILY L. SCHROER, 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 Emily L. Schroer, 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: 2-19-24, 2024

/s/ Dean Schroer

DEAN E. SCHROER, Personal Representative FINLAYSON LAW FIRM, PC

By: /s/ David A. Finlayson

David A. Finlayson

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

HCS Pub. May 10, 17, 24, 2024

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO SECOND JUDICIAL DISITRICT COURT No. D-202-PB-2024-00023 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NADJA WILHELM, Deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Michael Alex Hauger II 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: MAY 1, 2024

Respectfully submitted, HURLEY TOEVS STYLES HAMBLIN & PANTER PA By Electronically Signed /s/ Vincent Haslam

Vincent M. Haslam

Mandeep S. Talwar PO Box 31670 Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 888-1188

HCS Pub. May 10, 17, 24, 2024

COURT Case No. D-202PB-2024-00175

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHNNY ALAN MALASPINA, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate Johnny Alan Malaspina, 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 23, 2024. /s/ Avilia Malaspina AVILIA MALASPINA

Applicant 7304 Vista Del Arroyo Ave NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (817) 658-4043

Personal Representative PREGENZER BAYSINGER WIDEMAN & SALE, PC

By: /s/ Erin E. Wideman

Erin E. Wideman, Esq. 2424 Louisiana Blvd NE, Suite 200

Albuquerque, NM 87110 Phone: 505-872-0505 Fax: 505-872-1009 ewideman@pbwslaw.com

Attorneys for Personal Representative HCS Pub. May 10, 17, 24, 2024

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GERALDINE MAE CRAMER, DECEASED. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Eric James Cramer and Karen Lynn Bovee have been appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the estate of the Decedent. 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 by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative, c/o Sutin, Thayer & Browne, PO Box 1945, Albuquerque New Mexico 87103, or filed with the District Court. DATED this 2nd day of May, 2024.

Respectfully submitted, SUTIN, THAYER & BROWNE A Professional Corporation By /s/ Jay D. Rosenblum Jay D. Rosenblum Lisa Y.W. Cosper Attorneys for Co-Personal Representatives Post Office Box 1945 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103-1945 Telephone: (505) 883-2500 HCS Pub. May 10, 17, 24, 2024

SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF BERNALILLO STATE OF NEW MEXICO CASE NO. D-202-PB- 202400124

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO

SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT NO. D-202-PB-2024-00171 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES P. LYLE, DECEASED. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Judith M. Seff, has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent. 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 by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative, c/o Sutin, Thayer & Browne, P.O. Box 1945, Albuquerque New Mexico 87103, or filed with the District Court. DATED this 2nd day of May, 2024.

Respectfully Submitted, SUTIN, THAYER & BROWNE A Professional Corporation By /s/ Jay D. Rosenblum Jay D. Rosenblum

Attorneys for Personal Representative P.O. Box 1945

Albuquerque New Mexico 87103 (505) 883-2500 HCS Pub. May 10, 17, 24, 2024

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SANDOVAL THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT NO. D-1329-PB-2024-00043

HON. Denise Barela-Shepherd IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CLARA JOAN SHANK, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Penny Leah Fuglsby has been appointed personal representative of the estate of the decedent. 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 either presented to counsel for the personal representative at the address listed below or filed with the Second Judicial District Court - Bernalillo County, Downtown, (400 Lomas Blvd NW Albuquerque, NM 87102). Dated: April 23, 2024.

Respectfully Submitted, /s/ Brendan O’Reilly

BRENDAN O’REILLY ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, NM BAR ID 28185 THE LAWYERS O’REILLY 505-BRENDNN 505-2736366

7850 JEFFERSON NE #140 ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109 505-273-6366 PHONE/FAX BRENDAN@ THELAWYERSOREILLY.COM

COUNSEL FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

Contemporaneous with filing I caused service of a true and correct copy of this document upon all parties entitled to notice via the Court’s e-file-andserve system or via the means indicated below.

/s Brendan O’Reilly

Brendan O’Reilly HCS Pub. May 10, 17, 24, 2024

STATE OF NEW MEXICO

COUNTY OF BERNALILLO

SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT

No. D-202-PB-2024-00239

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Robert Blea Jr., Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Ramona Garcia-Blea has been appointed personal representative of the estate of the decedent, Robert Blea, Jr. 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 SECOND Judicial District Court, BERNALILLO County, Post Office Box 488, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103, or 400 Lomas, N.W., Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102.

DATED: May 6, 2024

Respectfully submitted, NEW MEXICO PROBATE & ESTATE LAWYERS, LLC

By: /s/ David A. Ferrance

David A. Ferrance

Kevin P. Holmes

Eric N. Ortiz 5203 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE, Ste. 2E Albuquerque, NM 87111

Phone: (505) 370-1500

HCS Pub. May 10, 17, 24, 2024

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SANDOVAL THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

Case No. D-1329PB-2024-00036

LEGAL NOTICES

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KENNETH REED HARRISON, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed as 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 last publication of this Notice or their claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented either to Kevin Harrison, Personal Representative, c/o the Law Office of Benjamin Hancock, One Towne Centre, 6121 Indian School Road NE, Suite 206, Albuquerque, NM 87110, or filed with the Thirteenth Judicial District Court of Sandoval County, New Mexico.

DATED: April 11, 2024 /s/ Kevin Harrison

Personal Representative Prepared by: LAW OFFICE OF BENJAMIN HANCOCK, P.C. /s/ Benjamin Hancock 6121 Indian School Road NE, Suite 206 Albuquerque, NM 87110 505-508-4343 ben@benhancocklaw.com

Attorney for Personal Representative

HCS Pub. May 10, 17, 24, 2024

STATE OF NEW MEXICO IN THE PROBATE COURT SANDOVAL COUNTY No. SCPB-2024-029 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DIANA D. HARTLEY, 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 the estate of the decedent 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 be presented either to the attorney for the personal representative, or filed with the Sandoval County Probate Court, New Mexico, located at the following address: Sandoval County Probate Court 1500 Idalia Rd., Bldg. D Bernalillo, NM 87004

Dated: January 29, 2024.

/s/ Sarah Wilson

Sarah Wilson

Submitted by: LIGHTHOUSE LAW LLC

By /s/ Larry Curtis Vernon Larry Curtis Vernon, Esq.

Attorney for Personal Representative 5732 Osuna Rd. NE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109

Telephone: (505) 401-2366

HCS Pub. May 10, 17, 24, 2024

Claims must be presented either to JOEL P. AMES, attorney for the Personal Representative of the Estate of YMELDA EVA VALDEZ, 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: May 7, 2024

/s/ Agustin Valdez Jr. AGUSTIN VALDEZ JR.

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

By: /s/ Joel P. Ames

JOEL P. AMES

Attorneys for the Personal Representative of the Estate of YMELDA EVA VALDEZ, Deceased

4830 Juan Tabo, N.E., Suite F Albuquerque, NM 87111

505-237-0064

HCS Pub. May 10, 17, 24, 2024

STORAGE AUCTIONS

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

Probate No. D-202PB-2024-00343 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF YMELDA EVA VALDEZ, 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.

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, 2024

Spotting the Signs: Alzheimer’s Disease

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, nearly 5.8 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. By 2050, that number is expected to rise to 14 million.

Detecting symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease as early as possible can be critical to provide appropriate care and avoid potentially dangerous situations. And family and friends can play a vital role in recognizing and calling attention to these changes in behavior, especially for older adults who live alone.

While celebrating with loved ones this holiday season, Home Instead Senior Care encourages everyone to become more familiar with the symptoms of Alzheimer’s, to be more aware so that critical warning signs are not overlooked.

Although many are aware that Alzheimer’s disease affects a person’s memory, there are several other lesser-known indicators that commonly go unnoticed such as notable changes in mood or personality, difficulty completing familiar tasks, trouble pronouncing words or writing, and increased anxiety.

Lakelyn Hogan, Home Instead Senior Care gerontologist and caregiver advocate, says, “People get wrapped up in the holidays and can miss important signs that a family member needs help - and doesn’t even know it.” She asks families to be mindful of the following signs that a loved one is struggling:

* Disruption of daily life. Is your loved one easily confused by changes to his or her routine? Are they beginning to forget everyday tasks, such as taking

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION:

Lien sale will be held via competitive bidding by Route 66 Self Storage, 9500 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque NM 87121 on May 28, 2024 at appox. 6pm. at https://storageauctions.net . Online bidding available for the following storage unit(s): Unit 218; Arturo Estrada; 3015 Pauza Dr. SW, Albuquerque, NM 97121: Household items Purchases must be made with money order or cash only and paid for at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Sale is subject to adjournment. HCS Pub. May 10, 17, 2024

Auction of household goods for unpaid storage rent by Moises Gasson, 1601 Rain Pl NE, ABQ, NM, 87120 at Economy Storage, 10308 Candelaria Rd NE, ABQ, NM 87112 at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2024. HCS Pub. May 10, 17, 2024

OTHER AUCTIONS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

On July 22, 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: 1990 BMW 3-Series VIN WBAAA1306LEC65578. Last known registered owner is Unknown. In the amount of $1427.08. Terms: Cash in hand at time of sale. A-Albuquerque Towing 305 Conchas ST SE Albuquerque, NM 87123 (505) 292-2880. HCS Pub. May 10, 17, 2024

medication, feeding a pet or paying bills?

* Unusual behaviors. Have you noticed they seem unusually agitated or upset? Does it seem like his or her personality has shifted? Do they seem depressed or down?

* Disengaged with family. Is your loved one having a hard time remembering names of familiar family members? Does it look as if his or her mind is going blank during conversations? Are they having trouble keeping up with topics of discussion?

* Impairments in mobility and judgement. Do they seem afraid or unsure when using stairs? Do they hesitate before taking steps or going down ramps? A decline in cognitive ability can also affect the senses, impairing depth perception and hearing.

* Loss of words. Does it seem they are forgetting words for everyday objects, such as toothbrushes, spoons or cups? Are they slow to form sentences or respond to questions?

“It’s important that we walk alongside our love ones in the aging process to ensure they are living safe and healthy lives,” explains Hogan. “This holiday season, consider the signs that may indicate early-onset or developed Alzheimer’s disease and talk to your senior relative or their caregiver about ways to accommodate their symptoms.”

For additional tips and resources on spotting the signs of Alzheimer’s, go to www.HelpforAlzheimersFamilies.com or, contact your local Home Instead Senior Care office or www.homeinstead.com. -(NewsUSA)

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Investment in Teacher Training Benefits Staff and Students

Ongoing professional development for teachers is essential to meet the changing needs of today’s students, experts say, and further investment for teacher training is an opportunity to use remaining federal funds allotted to schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the pandemic, many schools received funding through the Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief Fund, also known as ESSER; any funds yet unused must be committed by September 2024, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

ESSER was an unprecedented infusion of funds to schools, and using remaining ESSER money for professional learning will help teachers enhance and adapt their methods to meet the needs of today’s students, according to experts at Discovery Education, one of the leading providers of educational technology and professional learning to educators.

“Times change, and the classrooms of today demand new strategies for teaching and learning. Investments in professional learning are investments in the future, as participating educators will learn new ways to help this generation of learners prepare for success beyond graduation,” says Dr. Karen Beerer, senior vice president of strategic partnerships at Discovery Education.

classroom instruction throughout their teaching careers. This helps them make better use of online resources that are designed to help teachers nurture curiosity and improve student engagement.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, schools invested in educational technology to keep students learning in a remote environment. Although in-person learning has resumed, taking advantage of funding to enhance teacher training yields long-term benefits and helps school systems increase their return on pandemic resource investments, Dr. Beerer adds.

Discovery Education’s professional learning supports teachers’ ongoing development and helps them make continuous improvements to their

“We know that learning opportunities for each educator will enhance learning opportunities for each student,” Dr. Beerer says.

For more information about Discovery Education’s professional development, visit discoveryeducation.com/solutions/professionallearning/.

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New Writers and Illustrators Win Decades-Old Science Fiction And Fantasy Contest

Decades of helping writers and artists have resulted in the latest edition of L. Ron Hubbard presents Writers of the Future by the winners of the 40th annual Writers of the Future and the 35th annual Illustrators of the Future L. Ron Hubbard achievement awards.

The Winners

The grand prize winner for writing was Jack Nash for his story, “Son, Spirit, Snake,” which was illustrated by Pedro N. The grand prize-winning artist was Tyler Vail for illustrating writer John Eric Schleicher’s story, “Squiddy.”

Explained John Goodwin, President of Galaxy Press, “Our contests promote the arts welcoming diversity, ethnicity, creativity and equality, with no age limits, and blind judging. All are welcome to enter.”

The 26 winners hailed from all over the United States, Canada, China, Malaysia, The Netherlands, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

About The Contests

Following the 1982 release of his internationally acclaimed bestselling science fiction novel, “Battlefield Earth,” L. Ron Hubbard created the

Writers of the Future Contest (www.writersofthefuture. com) in 1983 to provide a means for aspiring writers of speculative fiction to get that much-needed break. Due to the success of the Writing Contest, the companion Illustrators of the Future Contest was created in 1988.

Entrance is free and winners retain full rights to their work and each is given a cash award. Grand Prize Winners receive an additional $5,000. The Contest flies out all winners to Los Angeles for an expensepaid, weeklong workshop given by contest judges and culminates in a Black Tie Gala Awards event.

Past winners have published thousands of books, short stories, comic books, television shows and movies.

The Writers of the Future Award is considered the genre’s most prestigious award of its kind and has now become the largest, most successful and demonstrably most influential vehicle for budding creative talent in the world of speculative fiction.

More For further information, including how to enter the contests and where to get the anthology, visit www.writersofthefuture.com and www.galaxypress. com. -(NAPSI)

Good news for American military members and their families: A new program aims to provide emergency communications briefings to 100% of military recruits.

The American Red Cross, alongside the United States Military Entrance Processing Command, signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to present the Red Cross Emergency Communication brief to all new military recruits.

What it Means

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Historic Agreement Signed By Red Cross and Armed Forces

“For decades, the American Red Cross has provided services to applicants at Military Entrance Processing Stations throughout the nation,” said Colonel Megan B. Stallings, Commander, U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command. “At our stations, volunteers provide information that could be critical to applicants and families in an emergency. It was a pleasure to meet with Dr. Jordan and discuss our Memorandum of Understanding.”

The Red Cross traditionally has volunteers who go to a Military Processing Entrance Station (MEPS) and meet with recruits who have recently taken the oath of enlistment. The recruits are preparing to ship to basic training, based on their branch, all over the country.

“The MEPS command is committed to setting the expectation with all 66 MEPS stations to present the Red Cross brief to 100% of shippers,” said Dr. Michael Jordan, Vice President of Service to the Armed Forces and International Services at the American Red Cross. “It’s a bold and extraordinary commitment that will benefit all new recruits.”

Through the Red Cross “Get To Know Us Before You Need Us” program, new enlistees and their families are able to ask questions about military family life and learn how Red Cross services can help before, during and after deployment.

One of the many ways the American Red Cross supports U.S. service members is through the Hero Care Center. In times of emergency, the Red Cross helps military families communicate with their loved ones through the Hero Care Network, available 24 hours a day online, by phone and through the mobile app.

“We share information that basically says, ‘if your family has an emergency, or if you have an emergency, you both need to know how to call the Red Cross and initiate Emergency Communication,’” said Joshua Cain, Director of Service to the Armed Forces and International Services at the Red Cross and Army Veteran. “The signing of the MOU gives us sustainability for this

program for years to come and helps us get military families the support they need.”

Cain served in the Army as a medic, working alongside medical professionals and Red Cross volunteers at military hospitals. Before shipping to basic training, Cain received the Red Cross Emergency Communications brief at the MEPS site in Fort Meade, Maryland alongside his father who reenlisted after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

“We went to Fort Jackson, South Carolina for basic training. It was intense,” Cain said. “When we arrived to basic training, they gave us a 90-second call to our parents and said to tell them that if there’s an emergency, to call the Red Cross.”

Along with Red Cross Emergency Communications briefings, Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces has initiated skill-building and wellness workshops at MEPS sites. The programs are designed to bring wellness to the staff at the sites, many of whom are veterans or family members of veterans.

“Recruits don’t know what communication will look like while they are in basic training or while serving,” Cain said. “The Red Cross bridges that gap that says, ‘It doesn’t matter where you go, your family will be able to get in touch with you during an emergency because of the Red Cross.’”

Learn More

To find out more about how the Red Cross helps members of the military, veterans and their families prepare for, cope with, and respond to, the challenges of military service visit www.redcross.org.

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Coupling Finances: What All Newlyweds Should Know

Coupling finances.

It’s a catchphrase that’s been described as perhaps the first “I do” for newlyweds, and it’s especially relevant as we head into wedding season. Because as much as you may think no two people have ever been more in love than you are - hey, look at the size of that engagement ring! - the truth is that it could be less than smooth sailing ahead if you’re not on the same page when it comes to financial matters.

“Couples have a very hard time talking about money,” Joan Atwood, a Hofstra University professor of marriage and family therapy bemoaned on an NPR “Money Coach” segment on the issue. “I would say it’s the last taboo.”

Ready to break it? Read on.

* Set common goals. You probably discussed this in a dreamy sort of way while dating. You know, a large house with a swimming pool ... yearly vacations. But turning those reveries into reality requires habitually saving to pay for them and finance your later retirement years - not to mention deciding whether both partners contribute equally or based on salaries.

“The median ages for brides and grooms are 29 and 31, respectively, these days,” said Andrew Peterson, a vice president at Fidelity Investments (fidelity.com). “So while people may come into a marriage with their own assets, they need to take some time after the wedding to sit down and start getting organized as a couple.”

* Be transparent. There’s no law that says you have to put all your cash into a joint savings account - some couples do, some don’t - but at the very least you’d be “less than truthful” by not divulging any outstanding debts. And then figuring out, together, how to pay them down.

* Safely store your information. Quick: What’s your new spouse’s Social

Security number? And what other vital information don’t you know if a sudden need arises?

Exactly.

To truly mark your financial coupling, you might consider using an online service like FidSafe.com that lets you store, access and share all your new family’s important records and documents anywhere via a web browser or iOS app.

Not only is it free and simple to use with handy checklists, but even before it was officially introduced two years ago by Fidelity - Get it? “Fid Safe” - Barron’s magazine gave the service five stars for being what it called “the first cloud-based safe deposit box we’ve seen that’s secure enough to organize everything from financial statements, insurance policies, and real estate records to a will, IRA benefits, and even passwords.”

“With all the other things on their to-do lists, newlyweds typically don’t focus on all the important financial and other documents they need to begin married life on a solid footing,” said Peterson. “This makes things easier for them from the start, as well as through the years as they have even more joint documents to retain - including those related to perhaps buying a house and having children.”

You get up to 5GB of storage, which leaves plenty of space left over once you download your new marriage license and the receipt for that engagement ring.

* Investigate this option. Do you both get health insurance through your employer? Congrats. You may have just saved yourselves some money if it works out it’s less expensive for one of you to be on the other’s plan rather than pay for both.

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At-Home Traction Devices Can Help Ease Back Pain

Low back pain remains a leading cause of disability and missed time from work in the United States. However, an at-home traction device offers a path to relief, according to Dr. Jeff Fisher, an Irvine, California-based chiropractor with more than 30 years of experience. Dr. Fisher invented the Fisher Traction Neck Device after experiencing an acute spine-related sports injury. Several years later, he developed the Fisher Traction Low Back Device to help his wife and sons manage herniated discs at home.

Much of spinal pain is caused by the compression of spinal nerves from adjacent bones or disc bulges/hernias, Dr. Fisher says. This compression can stem from a long-term chronic condition, acute injury, or simply aging and gravity.

Traction is the most effective way to relax, stretch, and decompress the spine and surrounding muscles and ligaments of the neck and back, Dr. Fisher explains. His at-home device is engineered to work as follows:

-Safely separates bones to eliminate pain and restore function, so the body can heal naturally.

-Restores the natural curves of the neck and back.

-Gently induces hydration and motion into the spine with the use of the release strap.

Dr. Fisher’s series of YouTube videos explains how Fisher Traction reduces and often eliminates pain by relieving compression on the nerves. Traditionally, individuals seeking the benefits of traction therapy had to visit a health clinic frequently or risk hanging upside down in an expensive machine.

Fisher Traction allows patients to experience the benefits of traction at home. Use of the Fisher Traction device has been shown to relieve pain and discomfort, slow disc degeneration, elongate muscles, increase flexibility, and increase range of motion and mobility. Fisher says.

“The key to successful traction therapy is frequency,” says Dr. Fisher. “The more you do it, the more your body can return to normal,” he says. “But who has the time to go to a clinic three days a week? I invented Fisher Traction to be lightweight and portable so you can use it anywhere, anytime.”

To use a Fisher Traction device, secure the loop over a doorknob and lie down. Then simply feel the pull. “You’re using your own body weight, so very little strength is needed,” says Dr. Fisher. The device allows for customized user control and features premium latex tubing with a patented bungee technology that mimics natural muscle contraction.

Traction has been evaluated and examined in over 55 peer reviewed research studies and has been found to be effective in an assortment of physical conditions, with demonstrated improvements in neck and spinal health visibly seen on x-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and CT scans.

The recommended use for optimum results is 10-15 minutes a day for 21 consecutive days, followed by 3 times weekly for optimum long term spinal health.

Youth Apprenticeship Week Spotlights Opportunities

Youth Apprenticeship Week, an initiative of the U.S. Department of Labor, features a range of events and speakers at venues across the United States to showcase the many benefits of Registered Apprenticeship programs for youth and young adults ages 16-24.

The nationwide initiative takes place from May 5 – 11, 2024, and includes more than 300 events and over 70 proclamations intended to celebrate and educate the public about Registered Apprenticeships. Current apprentices and graduates of Registered Apprenticeship programs will share their experiences and success stories.

Youth Apprenticeship Week is an opportunity for employers, industry associations, labor organizations, community-based organizations, workforce partners, education providers, and government leaders to host events, launch new programs, and raise awareness of these life-changing Registered Apprenticeship career opportunities for youth and young adults and how they create a sustainable pipeline of skilled and diverse talent for the jobs of today and tomorrow for critical industries.

Attendees will hear how youth and young adults can utilize Registered Apprenticeships to earn competitive wages while obtaining training and skills to grow and advance in careers essential for today’s workforce and jobs of the future. Registered Apprenticeships result in a nationally recognized credential and may include the chance to earn college credit and often a degree at no expense to the apprentice.

“Youth Apprenticeship Week recognizes the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to creating employment opportunities for youth and young

adults and the critical role they play in our nation’s workforce infrastructure,” said Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su in a statement announcing the event. “Youth apprenticeships are not just pathways to careers; they are bridges to futures filled with promise, opportunity, and endless potential,” she emphasized.

The U.S. Department of Labor is hosting two events during Youth Apprenticeship Week, including a Kickoff event with Youth Apprentice Trailblazers on May 6 and a special Signing Day event with new youth apprentices on May 9. These events highlight careers in a range of fields important to America’s success, including construction, transportation, advanced manufacturing and clean energy, education, cybersecurity, robotics, and healthcare. Youth apprenticeship is an earn-and-learn strategy that gives young people a pathway into a good job, and a jump-start into a well-paying career. Under the Biden-Harris administration, more than 1.4 million apprentices have been served, including more than 541,000 new youth and young adults ages 16 to 24 years, according to the US Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship, the government agency responsible for Registered Apprenticeship programs.

For more information about Youth Apprenticeship Week and how to participate, visit www.apprenticeship.gov. Spread the word on social media through #YAW2024 and #ApprenticeshipUSA.

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