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Thursday, March 20, 2008

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    Legal Workshop,
    Clinic for Elderly
    The Lawyer Referral for the Elderly program is offering a free legal workshop and clinic at the Estancia Senior Center at 305 E. Highland in Estancia on Wednesday.
    New Mexico residents ages 55 and older are invited to attend, as well as interested family members and those who work with the elderly.
    The workshop will begin at 10 a.m. Attorneys will conduct a one-hour presentation on various legal issues, such as powers of attorney, estate planning and eligibility for Medicaid to pay for long-term care.
    After the presentation, attorneys will meet with those who have made appointments.
    To make an appointment for a free 30-minute meeting with an attorney at the workshop, call Lindsey Lockett at 384-5010.
    Health Day Will
    Be Held March 29
    A Community Health Improvement Day will be held March 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the County Fair Building in Estancia.
    Along with door prizes, there will be free health screenings including diabetes, anemia, blood pressure, height, weight, body fat, hearing, vision and prescription medication checks.
    Community resource and information on programs and services for adults, teens, children and families will also be provided.
    Safety services and educational events include a car seat clinic, child abuse prevention, domestic violence services, drug and alcohol prevention and fire prevention.
    The event is sponsored by the Partnership for a Healthy Torrance County, Torrance County Project Office and New Mexico Department of Health Public Health Division.
    Apply for Health
    Insurance April 8
    The Moriarty Public Health Office will hold an enrollment event to assist low-income New Mexicans in applying for free or low-cost health insurance.
    Several programs are available for children, families, pregnant women, students, adults and small-business owners.
    The enrollment will take place April 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Moriarty Public Health Office at 1110 Old Route 66.
    Farmers Market
    On Last Mondays
    The Edgewood Winter Farmers Market will be held on the last Monday of each month at the Edgewood Community Center east of Dairy Queen.
    The market will be open on March 31, April 28 and May 26 from 3 to 7 p.m.