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Thursday, July 24, 2008

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      Car Show People's Choice Winners
The winners of the Fifth Annual Valley View Christian Church Father's Day Car Show People's Choice Awards are as follows:
    n Best Truck – Nash Garcia – 1954 Chevy Pickup
    n Best Motorcycle – Buzzard Meek – 2006 JLJ Custom
    n Best Race Car – Frank Payne – 1978 Camaro
    n Best Vintage Car – R.E. Tony Collins – 1932 Packard 901
    n Best Rod – Jay Schmitt – 1919 Ford C-Cab Panel Wagon
    n Best Euro – Isnor Kirkpatrick – 1962 Jaguar
    n Best Lowrider – Vinnie Hernandez – 1980 Cadillac
    n Best Interior – Claude Kramer – 1940 Ford Coupe
    n Best Paint – Dennis Vakojevial – 1940 Willys
    n Best Sound – Michael Delay – 1992 Ford Mustang
    n Best Restored – Tony Collins – 1932 Packard 901
    n Best Engine – Louis Griego – 1969 Chevy Pickup
    n Best Of Show – Tony Collins – 1932 Packard 901
   
    Richardson Blocks New Drilling Again
Gov. Bill Richardson has issued an executive order extending by six months a moratorium on new oil and gas drilling in Santa Fe County and the Galisteo Basin. The moratorium will allow more time for government agencies to gather information and begin making rules to protect water aquifers, archaeological and cultural resources, and wildlife in this ecologically fragile area. The extended temporary moratorium will be in place through January 24, 2009.
    The order means that the Oil Conservation Division of the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department will temporarily suspend, for an additional six months, the processing and granting of applications for permits to drill for oil and gas in Santa Fe County and the Galisteo Basin.
    Agencies affected by the order are required to submit their reports to the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department no later than December 1, 2008. The EMNRD will compile and submit a consolidated report to the Office of the Governor by January 7, 2009.
   
    Estancia Group Gets Advertising Grant
The Estancia Valley Economic Development Association has been awarded an advertising grant through the state's Economic Development Department.
    The department handed out more than $395,000 to communities and organizations throughout the state.
    The $2,100 grant to the development association can be used to promote economic development opportunities through advertising or marketing.
   
    Edgewood Has New Dispatch Number
The dispatch number for Edgewood has changed. Call 505-428-3710 to reach the Santa Fe County's Regional Emergency Communications Center (RECC).
   
    Bethel Holds Annual School Supply Drive
Bethel Community Storehouse is holding its annual School Supply Drive.
    Many students in the Estancia Valley cannot afford school supplies and Bethel asks community members to step forward and donate any school supply to help them.
    The drive is in progress now and will continue until school starts.
    Call 832-6642 for more information.
   
    Tax-Free Weekend Starts August 1
The annual Back to School Tax Holiday will kick off on the first weekend in August. New Mexico residents will be able to take advantage of tax-free shopping from Aug. 1 through Aug. 3.
    Families can save up to $47 in taxes if they spend $600 on school clothes, and there are additional savings for computer purchases as well as school supplies.
    A complete list of tax-exempt items can be found at www.state.nm.us.
   

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