HCS Week 36

How The Climate Crisis Affects You— And What You Can Do About It

Families across the country cope with the effects of the climate crisis as extreme storms, wildfires, heat and floods grow in frequency and intensity. In fact, one of the nation’s leaders in disaster relief, the American Red Cross, now responds to nearly twice as many large disasters across the country as it did a decade ago.

National Preparedness Month in September is an important reminder to help your family and pets stay safe by taking action now with three simple steps: Get a kit, make a plan and be informed.

Get a Kit

Build your emergency kit with a gallon of water per person, per day; non-perishable food; a flashlight; and a battery-powered radio. Also include a first aid kit, medications, supplies for infants or pets, a multi-purpose tool and personal hygiene items. Don’t forget to add copies of important papers, cell phone chargers, blankets, maps of the area and emergency contact information.

Make a Plan

Plan what to do in case you are separated from your family during an emergency and need to evacuate. Make sure to coordinate your plan with your child’s school, your work and your community’s emergency plans.

Be Informed

Find out what disasters or emergency situations may occur where you live, work and go to school; how officials will contact you during a disaster; and how you will get important information, such as evacuation orders.

Depending on your household’s needs, you may have additional considerations as part of your emergency planning. Visit redcross.org/ prepare for more information and tips.

How to Help Others

The increase in large disaster responses also means that more people need help across the country. As a part of this, the Red Cross is calling for new volunteers to help grow its disaster workforce—90% comprised of trained volunteers—to deliver shelter, food, health and mental health support, and one-on-one recovery assistance. Learn more and become a volunteer at redcross.org/VolunteerToday.

Weather Affects the National Blood Supply

Blood and platelet donations that go uncollected due to climate-related events, such as hurricanes, wildfires and extreme heat, can put further strain on the national blood supply. As extreme weather events are worsening, the Red Cross—which provides about 40% of the nation’s blood supply—is seeing that translate into more blood drive cancellations. In 2022, over 1,300 blood drives were canceled due to weather—about 23% higher than the average of the prior nine years.

Fewer donors than needed have given blood this summer, drawing down the national blood supply and reducing distributions of some of the most needed blood types to hospitals.

People depend on the generosity of blood donors. To ensure the nation’s blood supply is prepared for all emergencies, the Red Cross urges individuals to schedule an appointment to donate today using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). If you are unable to give blood, you can volunteer to support blood collections at redcross.org/ VolunteerToday.

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SUITS

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO

SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT No. D-202-DM-2023-00466

DOLORES DEL CARMEN

HERNANDEZ PEREZ, Petitioner, -vsMIGUEL EDUARDO MORALES MARAVILLA, Respondent.

NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION

To: Respondent, Miguel

Eduardo Morales Maravilla

NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION IN THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO to Respondent:

You are hereby notified that Dolores Del Carmen Hernandez Perez, Petitioner, has filed a Petition to Establish Parentage, Determine Custody, TimeSharing and Child Support, requesting sole custody of the Minor child, KVMH. You have thirty (30) days to enter a response with the Second Judicial District Court at 400 Lomas | P.O. Box 488 | Albuquerque, NM 87103 and send the same to Petitioner’s attorney. Regarding this petition, if you do not enter a response and send the same to Petitioners’ attorney, the Court may enter a default judgment in your absence. Attorney for Petitioner is Jennifer J. Foote, of the Harvey and Foote Law Firm, LLC | 9202 San Mateo Blvd NE| Albuquerque, NM 87113 | (505) 254-0000.

Honorable Judge Jane C. Levy

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 day 8/28/2023 2023.

KATINA WATSON CLERK OF THE COURT

SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT

COURT

CLERK OF THE COURT

DEPUTY

By: /s/ Valerie Begay

Deputy Clerk

Jennifer J. Foote Harvey & Foote Law Firm, LLC

9202 San Mateo Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87113

Telephone No.:505-254-0000

Fax No.:505-254-1111

Email Address: jennifer@ harveyfirm.com

HCS Pub. September 1, 8, 15, 2023

SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF BERNALILLO STATE OF NEW MEXICO No.: D-202-DM-2023-001427

Lourdes Elvira Guzman

Hernandez

Petitioner, -vsJuan Carlos Martinez Mejia Respondent.

NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION

STATE OF NEW MEXICO To the above named Respondent, Juan Carlos Martinez Mejia, biological parent of E.Y.M.G., a minor.

You are hereby notified that Lourdes Elvira Guzman

Martinez, Petitioner, has filed a Petition to Establish Parentage, Determine Custody, TimeSharing and Child Support of the minor child E.Y.M.G. You have thirty (30) days to enter a response with the Second Judicial District Court at 400 Lomas Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 and send the same to Petitioner’s attorney. Regarding this petition, if you do not enter a response and send the

same to Petitioners’ attorney, the Court may enter a default judgment in your absence.

Attorney for Petitioner is:

Saul J. Ramos 621 Dakota St SE Albuquerque NM 87108

WITNESS the Honorable Jane C. Levy, 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 29th day of August, 2023.

KATINA WATSON CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT (COURT SEAL) SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT CLERK OF THE COURT

By: /s/ Valerie Begay

Deputy Clerk HCS Pub. September 1, 8, 15, 2023

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO

SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

Cause No. D-202DM-2022-03101

JEREMY OTERO, Petitioner, vs. JESSICA MARTINEZ, Respondent. NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION

To the above-named

Respondent, 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 to establish Parentage, Custody, Time Sharing and Child Support of the minor children of the parties. Unless you enter your appearance in the above named cause by filing a responsive pleading or motion in the above Court on or before twenty (20) days after the final date of publication of this document, a default judgement in the form of the relief prayed for in the Verified Petition to Establish Parentage, Custody, Time Sharing and Child Support will be granted without further delay and without further notice to you.

505 FAMILY LAW, PC /s/ Patrick T. Kelley

By:

Patrick T. Kelley

Attorney for Respondent 2015 Mountain Road NW Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104 (505) 246-2800

WITNESS the Honorable Jane C. Levy, 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 the __day of______, 2023.

MONICA BACA CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT

By:

been appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate of Patrick Thomas Healy. All personals 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 counsel of record for the Personal Representative at the address below or filed with the Second Judicial District Court in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, located at 400 Lomas Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102.

Respectfully Submitted, /s/ Dennis A. Banning Dennis A. Banning NM Financial & Family Law, P.C. 320 Gold Avenue SW, Suite 1401 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: 505-503-1637

Email: dab@nmfinanciallaw.com

HCS Pub. August 25, September 1, 8, 2023

STATE OF NEW MEXICO

IN THE PROBATE COURT BERNALILLO COUNTY No. 2023 0691

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Richard D. Cruz, 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 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 of Bernalillo County, New Mexico, located at the following address: 415 Silver Ave. SW, Suite 2C04, Albuquerque, NM, 87102.

Dated: June 29, 2023

/s/ Bobby R. Cruz Bobby R. Cruz 2700 Vista Grande Dr. NW Unit 40 Albuquerque, NM 87120 HCS Pub. August 25, September 1, 8, 2023

Indian School Road NE, Suite 206, Albuquerque, NM 87110, or filed with the Thirteenth Judicial District Court of Sandoval County, New Mexico.

DATED: August 21, 2023

/s/ Susan Parkins

Personal Representative

Prepared by:

LAW OFFICE OF BENJAMIN HANCOCK, P.C.

/s/ Benjamin Hancock

By: Benjamin Hancock 6121 Indian School Road NE, Suite 206 Albuquerque, NM 87110 505-508-4343 ben@benhancocklaw.com

Attorney for Applicant Douglas

L. May HCS Pub. August 25, September 1, 8, 2023

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO PROBATE COURT

Probate No. 2020857 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HELEN G. VIGIL, 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 STEFFY LAW FIRM, P.C., (Jeanine R. Steffy), 1909 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, or filed with the Bernalillo County Probate Court, 415 Silver SW 2nd Flr, Albuquerque, NM 87102.

Dated: 7-25, 2023

/s/ Patricia A. Tilley PATRICIA A. TILLEY, Personal Representative STEFFY LAW FIRM, P.C.

By /s/ Jeanine Steffy

Jeanine Steffy Attorneys for the Personal Representative of the Estate of HELEN G. VIGIL, Deceased 1909 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 jeanine@steffyfirm.com

(505) 331-3031

HCS Pub. August 25, September 1, 8, 2023

949 709 9249 Melissatrottier949@gmail.com

HCS Pub. August 25, September 1, 8, 2023

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO

SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

No. D-202-PB-2022-00039 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MEREDITH LEE MOORMAN, 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 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, c/o Sapien

Law, LLC, Attn: Joseph A. Sapien, Esq., P.O. Box 25523, Albuquerque, NM 87125 or filed with the District Court of Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 400 Lomas Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102.

Dated: 3/15/2023

By: /s/ Lisa Renee Newell

Lisa Renee Newell

Attorney Identification: Sapien Law, LLC

Joseph A. Sapien

Attorney for Lisa Renee Newell P.O. Box 25523 Albuquerque, NM 87125

T: (505) 842-5979

F: (505) 842-6002

E: jsapien@sapienlaw.com

HCS Pub. September 1, 8, 15, 2023

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO PROBATE COURT

Probate No. 20230858 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KATHERINE ROBERSON

GOSSETT, 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 STEFFY LAW FIRM, P.C., (Jeanine R. Steffy), 1909 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, or filed with the Bernalillo County Probate Court, 415 Silver Ave SW 2nd Flr, Albuquerque, NM 87102.

Dated: 8-6, 2023

/s/ Laura Roberson LAURA ROBERSON, Personal Representative STEFFY LAW FIRM, P.C. By /s/ Jeanine R. Steffy Jeanine R. Steffy Attorneys for the Personal Representative of the Estate of KATHERINE ROBERSON GOSSETT, Deceased 1909 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 jeanine@steffyfirm.com (505) 331-3031

HCS Pub. September 1, 8, 15, 2023

STATE OF NEW MEXICO IN THE PROBATE COURT BERNALILLO COUNTY NO. 2023-0340 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT E. DURAN, DECEASED.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

STATE OF NEW MEXICO PROBATE COURT BERNALILLO COUNTY No. 2023 0880

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LILLIAN P. ZILIUS, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Clerk

STATE OF NEW MEXICO

COUNTY OF SANDOVAL

THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL

DISTRICT COURT Case No. D-1329PB-2023-00115

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LAVONNE BRAWLEY, 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 New Mexico Fiduciary Services (Susan Parkins, CPA), Personal Representative, or to the Law Office of Benjamin Hancock, P.C., One Towne Centre, 6121

STATE OF NEW MEXICO IN THE PROBATE COURT BERNALILLO COUNTY No. 2023 0885 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Leslie Trottier, 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 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 of Bernalillo County, New Mexico, located at the following address: 415 Silver Ave. SW,.

Dated: Aug. 15, 2023

/s/ Melissa Trottier Melissa Trottier 30741 Calle Chueca SJC, Ca 92675

JOHN P. ZILIUS, has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of LILLIAN P. ZILIUS, 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 JOHN P. ZILIUS at 19 Storyteller Ct., Sandia Park, NM 87047, 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: August 23, 2023

/s/ John P. Zilius

JOHN P. ZILIUS, Personal Representative

Walk-In Wills Carlisle, P.C.

By /s/ Carlos A. Jauregui

Carlos A. Jauregui 2000 Carlisle Blvd NE, Suite G Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110

(505) 903-7000

Attorneys for Personal Representative

HCS Pub. September 1, 8, 15, 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Jason Duran has been appointed as the Personal Representative of the Estate in this probate matter. 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 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 Personal Representative, c/o GENUS LAW GROUP at the address listed below, or filed with the Bernalillo Probate CourtBernalillo, New Mexico located at 415 Silver Ave SW, 2nd Floor Albuquerque, NM 87102. lf you have any questions, please contact the Bernalillo Probate Court Clerk at (505) 468-1229. July 12. 2023

(DATE)

Submitted and approved by:

/s/ Renee E Lewis

Renee E. Lewis, Esq.

Anthony Spratley

For Personal Representative

Jason Duran

P.O. Box 53578

Albuquerque, NM 87153

Telephone: (505) 317-2700

HCS Pub. September 1, 8, 15, 2023

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SANDOVAL THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT No. D-1329-PB-2023-00093 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHRISTINE THOMSON BAUER, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that Heather Lebron has been appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent Christine Thomson Bauer. All personals 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 counsel of record for the Personal Representative at the address below or filed with the Thirteenth Judicial District Court in Sandoval County, New Mexico, located at 1500 Idalia Road, Building A, P.O. Box 600, Bernalillo, NM 87004.

Respectfully Submitted,

/s/ Kat Fox

Kat Fox

NM Financial & Family Law, P.C.

320 Gold Avenue SW, Suite 1401

Albuquerque, NM 87102

Phone: 505-503-1637

Email: kaf@nmfinanciallaw.com

HCS Pub. September 1, 8, 15, 2023

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SANDOVAL THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT No. D-1329-PB-2023-00107

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STEPHEN BRADWAY ROGERS, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that Jeffrey C. Rogers has been appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate of Stephen Bradway Rodgers. All personals 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 counsel of record for the Personal Representative at the address below or filed with the Thirteenth Judicial District Court in Sandoval County, New Mexico, located at 1500 Idalia Road, Building A, P.O. Box 600, Bernalillo, NM 87004.

Respectfully Submitted, /s/ Kat Fox

Kat Fox NM Financial & Family Law, P.C. 320 Gold Avenue SW, Suite 1401 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: 505-503-1637

Email: kaf@nmfinanciallaw.com

HCS Pub. September 1, 8, 15, 2023

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

No. D-202-PB-2023-00503

In the Matter of the Estate of LLOYD ANTHONY GALT, 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 LLOYD ANTHONY GALT, 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 NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102.

Dated: 7-5-23, 2023

/s/ David Galt DAVID GALT, Personal

Representative FINLAYSON LAW FIRM, PC

By: /s/ David A. Finlayson

David A. Finlayson

Attorney for the Personal

Representative of the Estate of LLOYD ANTHONY GALT, Deceased

7301 Jefferson Street NE, Suite F Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 373-3500

HCS Pub. September 1, 8, 15, 2023

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

Probate No. D-202PB-2023-00610

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TOMAS CONTRERAS, 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, Esq., attorney for the Estate of Tomas Contreras, 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. P.O. Box 488, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103-0488.

Dated: August 12th, 2023

/s/ Mindy Amparo Garza MINDY AMPARO GARZA Personal Representative SWAIM, CARLOW & AMES, P.C.

By: /s/ Peter J. Armijo Peter J. Armijo, Esq.

Attorneys for the Personal Representative of the Estate of TOMAS CONTRERAS, Deceased 4830 Juan Tabo, N.E., Suite F Albuquerque, NM 87111 (505) 237-0064 HCS Pub. September 1, 8, 15, 2023

STATE OF NEW MEXICO PROBATE COURT SANDOVAL COUNTY No. SCPB 2023 243

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN WILLIAM CLOPTON, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

TOMAS GREGORIO GARCIA, has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of JOHN WILLIAM CLOPTON, 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 TOMAS GREGORIO GARCIA at 1704 37TH St 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: August 28, 2023

/s/ Tomas G. Garcia

TOMAS GREGORIO GARCIA

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. September 1, 8, 15, 2023

SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF BERNALILLO STATE OF NEW MEXICO NO. D-202-PB-2023-00599 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PIER CARRARA, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that Amy Carrara has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against this estate is required to present his/her claim within four (4} months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or his/her claim will be forever barred. Claims must be either (a) presented by mail or in person to the Personal Representative at the offices of the attorneys for the estate (Wilcox & Myers, P.C., Post Office Box 70238, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87197, or 320 Osuna Road NE, Suite C-2, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107, Attn: Jeffrey D. Myers, Esq.), or (b) 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: August 24, 2023

/s/ Amy Carrara AMY CARRARA WILCOX, MYERS, & JONES P.C. Attorneys for the Estate JEFFREY D. MYERS, M.S., J.D. Post Office Box 70238 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87197 (505} 554-1115 HCS Pub. September 1, 8, 15, 2023

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT No. D-202-PB-2023-00475 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PAUL ANDREW KAISER, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Cynthia H. Kaiser has been appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate of Paul Andrew Kaiser. All personals 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 counsel of record for the Personal Representative at the

address below or filed with the Second Judicial District Court, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, located at 400 Lomas Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Respectfully Submitted, /s/ Kat Fox Kat Fox

NM Financial & Family Law, P.C. 320 Gold Avenue SW, Suite 1401 Albuquerque, NM 87102

Phone: 505-503-1637

Email: kaf@nmfinanciallaw.com

HCS Pub. September 1, 8, 15, 2023

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT No. D-202-PB-2023-00638 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PENNY CURFMAN, deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BEN CURFMAN, has been appointed Personal Representative of the estate of PENNY CURFMAN, 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 be presented either to the Personal Representative, in care of Wayne G. Chew, P.O. Box X, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87125, or filed with the Second District Court of Bernalillo County, New Mexico. /s/Wayne G. Chew WAYNE G. CHEW, P.C. Attorney for the Personal Representative 20 First Plaza, NW, Suite 303 Post Office Box X Albuquerque, NM 87125

Telephone: (505) 842-6363

Email: wgchew@wgchewlaw. com

HCS Pub. September 8, 15, 22, 2023

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT Case No. D-202PB-2023-00633

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FLOYD GORDON WARRICK, 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 three (3) months after the date of the last publication of this Notice or their claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to Sally Abeyta, of Integrative Clinical and Financial Services, LLC, c/o Law Office of Ryan D. Baughman, LLC, 814 Marquette Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102, or filed with the Second Judicial District Court of Bernalillo County, New Mexico.

DATED: August 30, 2023

BY: /s/ Sally Abeyta

Sally Abeyta, Integrative Clinical and Financial Services, LLC

Prepared by:

LAW OFFICE OF RYAN D. BAUGHMAN, LLC

/s/ Ryan D. Baughman

Ryan D. Baughman 814 Marquette Ave. NW Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 675-0732 Ryan@NMLawOffice.com

Attorney for Personal Representative HCS Pub. September 8, 15, 22, 2023

STATE OF NEW MEXICO

COUNTY OF BERNALILLO

IN THE PROBATE COURT

Probate No. 2023 0907

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL AUSTIN DOWNS, 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 at 3500 Comanche NE, Bldg. B, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107 or filed with the Probate Court, 415 Silver Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102.

/s/ Nancy Downs

NANCY DOWNS, Personal Representative of the estate of MICHAEL AUSTIN DOWNS, deceased

/s/ John A. Budagher III

John A. Budagher III

BUDAGHER & TANN

3500 Comanche NE, Bldg. B

Albuquerque, NM 87107

T: (505) 881 – 9060

F: (505) 881 – 7003

E: johniii@budagherlaw.com

HCS Pub. September 8, 15, 22, 2023

In the Second Judicial District County of Bernalillo State of New Mexico No. D-202-PB-2023-00605

In the Matter of the Estate of Pamela Ann Lyyski, deceased Notice to Creditors

Notice is hereby given that MARCELLA ANN MOYA-ALBEE and ANTHONY LEE MOYA have been appointed as CoPersonal Representatives 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 CoPersonal Representatives in care of their attorneys at the address below, or filed with the Second Judicial District Court in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.

R. Tracy Sprouls RODEY, DICKASON, SLOAN, AKIN & ROBB, P.A. P.O. Box 1888 Albuquerque, NM 87103-1888 (505) 768-7355

ATTORNEYS FOR CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES

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STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO

SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

NO. D-202-PB-2023-00429

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARK ALLAN MILLER, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that BONNIE GAY MILLER 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 at his attorney’s

address as listed below or filed with the Second Judicial District Court, 400 Lomas Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102, PO Box 488, County Courthouse, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103.

DATED: August 31, 2023. Respectfully submitted, HURLEY TOEVS STYLES HAMBLING & PANTER, PA

By: /s/ Gregory W. MacKenzie Gregory W. MacKenzie, Esq. Attorneys for Personal Representative PO Box 31670 Albuquerque, NM 87190-1670 (505) 888-1188 greg@hurleyfirm.com HCS Pub. September 8, 15, 22, 2023

STATE OF NEW MEXICO IN THE PROBATE COURT BERNALILLO COUNTY No. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROSANNE CHAVEZ, 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 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 of Bernalillo County, New Mexico, located at the following address: 415 Silver Ave. SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102.

Dated: August 25, 2023

/s/ Hannah F. Chavez Dorris HANNAH F. CHAVEZ DORRIS 8809 Comanche Rd NE Albuquerque, NM 87111 (505) 288-0987 Chavez.hannah426@gmail.com

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STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT No. D-202-PB-2023-00607 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NANCY LANDSKROENER , deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CAITLIN VINYARD and CHRISTIAN LANDSKROENER have been appointed CoPersonal Representatives of the Estate. All persons having claims against this Estate are required to present their claim 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 attorney for the Personal Representative, or filed with the Second Judicial District Court, 400 Lomas Blvd., NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102.

DATED: September 5, 2023

Respectfully Submitted: Aldridge, Hammar & Wexler, P.A.

By: /s/ Kevin D. Hammar Kevin D. Hammar Attorneys for Co-Personal Representatives

1212 Pennsylvania NE

Albuquerque, NM 87110

(505) 266-8787

khammar@ABQLawNM.com

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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 9/21/2023 at 10:00AM. Unless otherwise stated in the below list of Unit #’s the contents are household goods, furnishings, boxes and general equipment.

Anali Munoz: 701 94 Th St Sw, Albuquerque, NM 87121; Patricia Harden:6401 Academy Rd Ne ,Apt 73 ,Albuquerque, NM 87109; Josefina SaucedoMarquez: 6801 Glenrio Rd. Nw ,Albuqerque, NM 87121; Isaac

Cutrer:1620 Golden View Dr Sw ,Albuquerque, NM 87121;

Frenchie Shepherd (2 units):720 Stetson Dr Sw ,Albuquerque, NM 87121; Philip Clifford:444 Eton Ave F1 ,Socorro, NM 87801; Henry Hernandez:9808 Farinosa ,Albuquerque, NM 87121; Amanda L Chavarria:1209 Ibis Rd Sw ,Albuquerque, NM 87121.

This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

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Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice IN Self

Storage - ABQ North located at 5124 2nd St NW Albuquerque NM 87107 intends to hold an auction of property stored for tenants in default of payment. The sale will occur at an Online Auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 9/21/2023 at 10:00AM. Except as noted, the contents of the space on household goods, furnishings, boxes, containers, equipment, and clothing. Amber Archibeque: 1120 Griegos Rd Nw #C5, Albuquerque, NM 87107. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

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plastic tubs, household misc.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION:

Lien sale will be held for StorWise Self Storage Valley Vista, 3901 Ervien ln SW Albuquerque, New Mexico 87121 online at https://www. storagetreasures.com/ starting September 16, 2023, at 9 A.M., ending October 3, 2023, at 5 P.M.

AUCTION: unit

E6-Cynthia Hendrickson: 2041 North 38th St. Phoenix, AZ, 85008: BBQ grill, totes, boxes, computer stuff, office chairs, cubby drawers, tables, misc.

D24-Manuel Corral: 204 General Hodges St NE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87123: Beds, toys, boxes, child seat, misc.

Mexico Self Storage Lien Act. To be held over the internet at: storagetreasures.com

By DISCOUNT SELF

STORAGE

2499 El Camino Real

Las Cruces, NM 88007

575 382-0000

BEGINNING ON TUESDAY

SEPT. 26, 2023 AT 10 A.M.

AND ENDING ON FRIDAY

SEPT. 29, 2023 AT 10 A.M.

THE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF STORAGE UNITS: 009, 072, 307, 327, 352, 384, 630, 665, & 702 (Tenant address is “last known”)

UNIT 072

JAY RENFROE

4904 DE ARMOUN RD

ANCHORAGE, AK 99516

Unit items consist of: Vacuum, Night Stand, Chair, Totes, Car Seat, Boxes, misc. items.

UNIT 307

NOEMI RAMIREZ 2301 E CAMINO REAL APT. 606

LAS CRUCES, NM 88007

LAS CRUCES, NM 88001

Unit items consist of: Boxes, Totes, Furniture, misc. items

UNIT 630

GABRIELA PADILLA

1900 NORTH SOLANO DR. #80

LAS CRUCES, NM 88001

Unit items consist of: Tools, Small Aquarium, misc. items

UNIT 702

EZEQUIEL DE LA CRUZ

1635 WADE

LAS CRUCES, NM 88001

Unit items consist of: Boxes, Pillow, misc. items HCS Pub. September 8, 15, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION:

Rd SW Albuqueruque, NM 87121, household.

Purchases must be made with Money order 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.

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OTHER AUCTIONS

Notice of Public Sale

Sedillo Self Storage, 1275 NM 333, Tijeras, NM 87059, (505) 281-2328, pursuant to the Self Storage Lien Act effective 7/87, will sell the following units at public auction to satisfy the Landlord’s Lien on Tuesday September 19 at 6:00pm at www. albuquerqueauctionaddiction. com. Visit website to register to bid and get more information.

Unit 801 - Robert Scheid - 1232 Mertensia Rd, Apt 2, Farmington, NY 14425 -

G16-Tenille Chavez: Tires, couch, entertainment center, boxes, furniture, bags, Beds, totes, chairs, misc. All goods are sold as is and must be removed within 72 hours of purchase. Sale is subject to adjournment.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Notice is hereby given that the following property shall be sold at public auction or otherwise disposed, of in satisfaction of lien, in accordance with the New

Unit items consist of: Washer, Dryer, Furniture, Tables, Toys, Decoration, misc. items

UNIT 327

BRANDY LOUGHBOROUGH

1010 LUNA ST.

LAS CRUCES, NM 88001

Unit items consist of: Boxes, Totes, Luggage, Filing Cabinets, Bags, misc. items

UNIT 352

MARIAH R. SILVA

779 SUN BONET LN.

LAS CRUCES, NM 88007

Unit items consist of: Box, Totes, Toys, Vacuum, misc. items

UNIT 384

SHAYNE M. BAKER

2130 GLADYS DR.

Lien sale will be held via competitive bidding by Route 66 Self Storage, 9500 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque NM 87121 on September 25th, 2023 at 6 PM. More info at https://storageauctions.net/f/ fxQ. Online bidding available for storages 113, Sullivan Scott, 1704 Summerfield Pl SW Albuquerque, NM 87121, household; 105 and 162, Uwe

Pohl, 220 San Thomas Ln Sw Albuquerque, NM 87121, household; 500, Terri Santiago, 727 Stetson Dr SW Albuquerque, NM 87121, household; 150, Faryn Yellup, 410 Feldspar Dr NE Albuquerque, NM 98124, household; 545, Teneka M Lucero, 6420 Sage RD SW Albuquerque, New Mexico 87121, household; 341, Justo Ramirez, 10017 Benavides

Sweeten Your Summer With Kiwis from Chile

On November 14 , 2023 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning and every 10 minuets thereafter until all cars are sold the undersigned will offer to sell or clear title to the lien holder on the following described motor vehicle(s) in order to satisfy labor and storage charges incurred against said vehicle(s). 2003 Ford Explorer UT, VIN# 1FMZU63K63UC19355, total amount of charges incurred, $2,615.29. 1949 International CC TR, VIN# HFA213686, total amount of charges incurred, $4,606.35. At Knittle’s Towing Inc, 2412 Jefferson ST NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110. Knittle’s Towing, Inc reserves the right to refuse any and all bids on said motor vehicle(s). Knittle’s Towing, Inc. also has the right to bid on any and all said vehicle(s). HCS Pub. September 8, 15, 2023

Kiwifruit

is one of nature’s examples of why you should never judge a book by its cover.

Under its uniquely fuzzy exterior, this little fruit is big in nutrition. Kiwifruit is packed with vitamins and nutrients, and it has some unbeatable healthboosting properties.

For example, one serving of kiwifruit contains more vitamin C than 2 oranges! Also, kiwifruit delivers 89% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin K, which helps the body make proteins needed for blood clotting and bone-building.

Want better digestion? Kiwifruit has 5 grams of fiber in a one cup serving (21% of the recommended daily value). Just slice, scoop, and enjoy! Kiwifruit also provides 21% of the recommended daily amount of potassium, which plays a role in maintaining heart health.

Kiwifruit are available from California during the fall and winter months, but at this time of the year, the kiwifruit you’ll see at your local supermarket comes from Chile. With its location in the Southern Hemisphere, Chile offers access to many of the fruits we love during the opposite season from when they are available in the United States!

The easiest way to eat a kiwifruit is to cut it in half and scoop out the brilliant green fruit, but kiwifruit makes a colorful and refreshing addition to many dishes and drinks, both sweet and savory. Spoon some diced kiwifruit onto yogurt, blend with lemon juice, water, and honey for a refreshing drink, or add slices to your favorite salad.

For a sweet and easy way to celebrate the end of summer, try this simple, delicious Kiwi Cookie Ice Box Cake. You’ll need fresh whipped cream, chocolate chip cookies, and kiwifruit from Chile.

Depending on how many you wish to serve, you can make this in a small bowl or a larger loaf pan.

First, line your bowl or pan with cling wrap, allowing for a generous overhang. Layer about ½ inch of fresh whipping cream on the bottom. Quickly dip chocolate chip cookies into milk, then form on layer on top of the cream. Thinly layer chopped Chilean kiwi on top of the cookies.

Top with another layer of cream and cover the top with cling wrap, then place the bowl or pan in the freezer for a minimum of 4 hours.

When you are ready to eat, remove the bowl or pan from the freezer and let the cake rest for 5-10 minutes, then lift it from the pan using cling wrap. If it is stuck, run warm water along the outside of the pan to release it.

Remove the cling wrap by flipping the cake onto a plate. Serve and enjoy promptly!

For recipes and more information, visit fruitsfromchile.com/recipes. -(NewsUSA)

Understanding Long COVID Through Research

In the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, strange symptoms began to surface.

After becoming infected with COVID-19, people were reporting lingering health problems. Extreme fatigue, loss of taste and smell, and “brain fog,” were among some of the symptoms people reported.

Today, more than 200 symptoms affecting the entire body are associated with what is called Long COVID. Long COVID describes symptoms people experience weeks, months, or even years after a COVID infection.

Patients experiencing these symptoms not only gave their condition its name—”Long COVID”—but also inspired scientists around the world to conduct research on it.

Exploring the Unknown

In the United States, one of the largest research efforts exploring Long COVID is Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery, or the RECOVER Initiative.

The RECOVER Initiative is a nationwide research study dedicated to understanding COVID-19 and exploring why some people develop Long COVID. The study involves thousands of participants, hundreds of researchers, millions of health records, and the voices of patients, caregivers, and community members.

Unraveling the mystery of Long COVID is not easy, but RECOVER has made significant progress in understanding this complex condition with the help of study participants. Recently, a team of RECOVER researchers studied data from nearly 10,000 people and found clues about Long COVID symptoms and risk factors that may help with future treatments.

Representation Matters

Researchers now know that COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. But historically, non-whites have been underrepresented in clinical research. Because of this, RECOVER is committed to the inclusion of racial and ethnic minorities in its studies.

Ensuring representation in RECOVER research helps make Long COVID treatments safe and effective for all communities.

To make this possible, the people involved in RECOVER studies should reflect the diversity of people who live in this country.

Voices of RECOVER

Members of the of Hispanic and Latino, Black, Asian and Pacific Islander, and American Indian communities are among the groups most impacted by Long COVID.

Hear from three Latina voices within RECOVER about what their work in Long COVID research means for them and their communities.

“As a member of the LatinX community, having a role in research is important to me because I can be a vessel to disseminate information to help other Latinos understand how COVID and Long COVID can affect them.”

Leah Castro Baucom, RECOVER Representative, Long COVID Patient & Caregiver

“By better understanding the science behind COVID-19 and Long COVID, we can learn how to better protect ourselves, our families and our communities, and support one another in recovery and survival of this virus and its long term affects.”

Leyna Aragon, RECOVER Representative, Long COVID Caregiver

“My community was hugely and negatively impacted by COVID, so research requires the participation of Latinos like me to find effective solutions for all of us.”

Marta Cerda, RECOVER Representative, Long COVID Patient

RECOVER is seeking thousands of volunteers from diverse communities across the nation, including adults, children, and parents or caregivers.

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COMMENTARY COMMENTARY

NEW BOOK OFFERS SOLUTIONS TO FIX BROKEN EDUCATION SYSTEM

Like the title of his book says, the United States education system is in trouble and needs to be fixed!

On the world stage, the U.S. is a middle-of-the-pack performer when it comes to academic performance, says Richard W. Garrett, author of U.S. Education Is in Trouble, Let’s Fix It! 22 Reform Proposals (Rowman & Littlefield). Some of the vital statistics at his disposal are downright scary. “If you knew what I know, you’d be worried too,” he adds.

In this research-laden analysis, Garrett methodically and intricately shares with readers what he does, in fact, know and why the existing situation is so dire – and aims to offer solutions to fix it, with 22 specific resolutions.

The author has been engaged in research on educational reform since 2013. This is his second major literary effort, his other being The Kids Are Smart Enough, So What’s the Problem? A Businessman’s Perspective on Educational Reform and the Teacher Crisis. (2017, Rowman and Littlefield)

GarrettGarrett has created a list of 22 reform proposals. When implemented, they will produce significant improvements. Here, in order, are the top four areas for reform to reverse the decline of our public school system: parenting issues; irresponsible management by school boards and superintendents; runaway discipline problems; and social promotion (promoting children to the next grade without having them meet the necessary reading requirements).

“Lack of discipline and lack of respect are destroying our education system,” writes Garrett. “It drives teachers out of teaching and makes new candidates afraid to enter the field.” This, along with accelerating resignations, has produced a significant teacher shortage.

Then there’s the matter of boosting a child’s self-esteem – a noble goal but one that Garrett says has been mishandled. Everyone “gets a trophy”

and brings home top grades – an artificial reward system not based on achievement. And it masks the real situation, making it harder to fix. What are the consequences for poor work or failure?

Garrett takes a very granular approach to his topic, going into detail about the state of our nation when it comes to learning, student proficiency statistics, the plight of teachers, breakdown of the current school day, how schools should be organized, the all-important discipline issues, and much more.

His analysis is compelling – and frightening.

Garrett’s work is so complete that even though it is loaded with facts, statistics and graphical representations of trends, with a body of 148 pages, it is a swift read for anyone – parent, teacher, administrator, some students and any concerned citizen – looking to be enlightened on this all-toocrucial subject. It’s hard to dispute Garrett’s arguments, and it’s encouraging to hear his remedies.

In his final chapter, the author lists “22 reform proposals” that can shape but not necessarily fix our broken system. Some of his ideas involve recurring themes while others are out of the box.

Anyone who cares about our youth and cares about our country should add this this title to their must-read list.

“This book is a champion for children who want to learn and for teachers who want to teach,” says Garrett. “The goal is an education system that will educate more children, educate them well, and put the United States in the top tier worldwide.”

Learn more at www.elevateteachers.org.

-(NewsUSA)

Help Your Grandkids Stay Safe: Keep All Medicines Up and Away

September 10 is Grandparents’ Day! It’s a time to celebrate the special bond between grandparents (or great-grandparents and other caregivers!) and grandkids. You can show your grandkids how much you care — and help them stay safe— by keeping medicines up and away when you spend time together.

In 2020, about 35,000 children under the age of 5 years were brought to emergency rooms after getting into medicine that was left within reach. More than 70% of these children were 2 years of age or younger – a stage that involves exploring their surroundings and often putting things into their mouths. However, children (and pets!) can get sick if they swallow medicines, vitamins, or other supplements they’re not supposed to have, including gummies.

“Medicines often come in bright colors that look like candy and gummy formulations can look, smell, and taste like the fruit snacks that many toddlers enjoy,” says Mike Bell, MD, Deputy Director, CDC’s Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion. “It may be tempting to leave your next dose of medication out so that you remember to take it, but when young children are around, it’s important to keep all medicines out of their reach and sight.”

This Grandparents’ Day, the Up and Away campaign of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-led PROTECT Initiative, is reminding grandparents and caregivers to keep medication safety top of mind any time they are caring for, visiting, or preparing for a visit from their grandkids.

Follow these tips to help your grandkids stay safe:

Grandkids coming over? Take time to sweep or vacuum the floor before they arrive. It’s easy for pills to fall on the floor and roll out of sight where young children (or pets) could find them.

Whether you’re at home or visiting with family, put medicines up and away

in a place your grandkids can’t see or reach. For example, you can put them in a high cabinet or on a high closet shelf rather than leaving medications on a nightstand, bathroom, or kitchen counter.

If you carry medicines with you in your bag or purse, keep them in childresistant containers — and keep your bag or purse where young kids can’t see or reach it.

Learn more about how to keep medicines somewhere safe at UpAndAway. org.

If you think a child might have swallowed a medicine, vitamin, or other supplement, get help right away — even if you’re not sure. Call Poison Help at 800-222-1222 or go to PoisonHelp.org.

-(NewsUSA)

A Moment That Matters: Take Time for Tire Safety

Thisyear, Cooper Tires is encouraging drivers to mark Labor Day weekend (and the first of every month) as a tire check safety moment, to make a habit of checking tires, especially as seasons change.

“Just as we regularly take a moment to check our smoke detector batteries when we change our clocks in the fall and spring, we need to designate a moment to check tire safety as well,” says Jessica Egerton, Director of Brand Development at Cooper Tire & Rubber Company.

Checking the overall condition of your tires is easy and important for your safety on the road. Your tires are the only parts of your vehicle to come into contact with, and keep you connected to, the road.

The recommended tread depth is more than 2/32 of an inch deep. Do your tires meet this minimum, or are they too worn? Would you know if they are? An easy and quick way to tell is to stick a penny into the tread with Lincoln’s head facing down. If the tread covers the top of his head, you’re good to go. If not, time to replace the tire.

Ensuring your tires have the recommended tread depth can help in a variety of ways, including maintaining traction on the road, keeping control of the car, and preventing hydroplaning or sliding.

Don’t be under-pressured, either.

Tires not inflated to the recommended level of pressure can lead to tire failure, uneven wear and cause your car to use more gas.

Try this 10-minute safety check from Cooper Tires:

* Check the tread. Use the U.S. penny/Lincoln’s head method. Insert the penny into the tire tread, with Lincoln’s head down and facing you. If the top of his head is visible at any point around the tire, there is too little tread, and it’s time to replace the tire!

* Check the pressure. Look on the vehicle doorjamb, glove compartment, fuel door or owner’s manual to find the recommended pressure for your tires. Press a tire gauge on the valve stem. Too low? Add air. Too high? Push down on the metal stem in the center of the valve to release some air. When you reach the recommended pressure, replace that valve cap. Also, don’t check pressure right after driving. Wait at least three hours until the tires are cool.

* Check your look. Inspect your tires for cuts, bulges, cracks, splits or punctures. When in doubt, ask a tire professional for an inspection.

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Many In Primary Care Want Patients To Share Mental Health Concerns

Nurse practitioner Michele Long has been Beth’s primary care provider for years. So, when Beth started experiencing symptoms of depression, she scheduled an appointment with Michele.

It was the right decision. According to Beth, “Michele made me feel very comfortable talking to her about my mental health.”

Talking about mental health with primary care providers is something doctors and nurse practitioners want more people to do. According to the GeneSight Mental Health Monitor national survey from Myriad Genetics, more than 83 percent of primary care providers (PCPs) wish more of their patients would tell them about their mental health concerns.

Yet, more than half of surveyed clinicians don’t think patients are aware that PCPs and nurse practitioners are fully trained to diagnose and treat mental health conditions.

“It would be great if patients knew that they could bring up their mental health concerns to me,” said Long. “But it is also my responsibility to complete depression and anxiety screening with them.”

Regular mental health screenings at primary care appointments are a good first step in addressing patients’ mental health, bridging the communication gap, and accurately diagnosing those suffering with mental health

conditions. However, diagnosis is just the beginning of what is often an uphill battle to find the appropriate medication and dosage to alleviate patients’ symptoms.

One tool that may help providers is the GeneSight test, which is a genetic test that determines how your genes may affect medication outcomes. Providers get a report about which medications to treat depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other mental health conditions may require dose adjustments, be less likely to work, or have an increased risk of side effects based on a patient’s DNA.

Long uses the GeneSight test to help reduce the medication trial-and-error process. After seeing that a prior depression medication didn’t work for Beth, Long ordered the GeneSight test and used the information to decide how to change Beth’s prescription. Today, Beth says she “feels so much better” and more like herself.

“Finding effective treatment can be a very frustrating process for patients. They often feel defeated when a medication doesn’t help them,” Long said. “GeneSight is a valuable tool that helps me find solutions for patients who have entrusted me with caring for their mental health.”

For more information about genetic testing and mental health, ask your clinician or visit genesight.com.

-(NAPSI)