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The gathering, from 7-8:30 p.m., was page 38 in remembrance of when American slavery ended. It also honored the many contributions that African Americans have made in the United States throughout the years, and it was a call for a brighter future for all people of color. The celebration drew more than 100 people and included 10 speakers,BULLETIN dancing PHOTO andBY ALBERT live music. VASQUEZ 2 | FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2020 LAS CRUCES BULLETIN Content brought to you by: Your Partner in Progress County hosts COVID-19 Testing Doña Ana County hosted COVID-19 testing coordinated by New Mexico’s Department of Health for County employees and their families, at the Government Center. “Our intent is to provide convenient and timely access to COVID-19 testing for as many employees as possible, in advance of the Government Center’s and other County facilities reopening to the public,” County Manager Fernando R. Macias. “We already successfully completed mandatory testing of all Detention Center Officers.” John E. Kutinac, health promotion program manager with New Mexico Department of Health and Amanda Bowen, coordina- tor with the Office of Emergency Management schedule testing with organizations and coordinate with several agencies for each testing event. The County’s testing included representatives from the Army National Guard, Doña Ana County Fire and Emer- gency Services, Las Cruces Fire Department and several DOH staff. “To make it easy and accessible, we offered several ways to pre-register and we also tested anyone who drove or walked up to get tested,” Kutinac said. “We provided about 129 tests. Because 87 people pre-registered, the process ran very smoothly and no one waited longer than five minutes.” To schedule testing and more information, please call the Las Cruces Public Health Office Appointment Line at (575) 528- 5063. Doña Ana County Firefighter Arturo Arellano helps test County employees and their families by provid- ing information to check on test results. ATTENTION PROPERTY OWNERS NOTICE OF DELINQUENCY FROM THE OFFICE OF ERIC L. RODRIGUEZ DOÑA ANA COUNTY TREASURER 845 N. Motel Blvd. Las Cruces, NM 88007 In accordance with State Statue §7-38-60, notification is hereby given that delinquent no- tices have been mailed. Taxes became delinquent on May 12, 2020. Pursuant to State Statute §7-38-61, accounts that have been delinquent for more than two years will be transferred to the State’s Property Tax Division on July 1, 2020. At which point the ac- count may accrue an additional fee of $125. ATTENTION MOBILE HOME OWNERS Pursuant to §7-38-53 NMSA 1978, a County Treasurer may collect delinquent property taxes by asserting a claim against the owner’s personal property for which taxes are delin- quent, by service of a demand warrant. At which point an additional $25 fee may be as- sessed, and the property may be seized for auction. Bobby Gonzales, private first class and medic with the Army National To avoid further collection action, please pay delinquent balances by June 30, 2020, or Guard collects a swab sample for testing. contact us at (575) 647-7433. We are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PHOTOS: Doña Ana County. Connect with us: (575) 647-7200 www.donaanacounty.org LAS CRUCES BULLETIN NEWS FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2020 | 3 Local DARE officer says message remains relevant By JESS WILLIAMS learn and create an atmo- He said that while there Las Cruces Bulletin sphere that fosters positiv- aren’t any events set for ity, healthy choices and a the International Day to International Day drug-free zone.” his knowledge, the over- against Drug Abuse and While other aspects of arching continuation of Illicit Trafficking was being a deputy initially the program will drive the scheduled for Friday, June called Cotton to the law- message home over the 26, but the COVID-19 pan- enforcement profession, long haul. demic has put the kibosh he said the DARE curricu- “DARE,” he said, “is on local plans to hold as- lum and his interaction a great way to empower sociated events. with students has come to young people while also Doña Ana County Sher- be a part of the job that he bringing awareness.” iff’s Department Deputy most values. Visit www.dare.org. and DARE Office Jamar COURTESY PHOTO Cotton said there’s no reason to despair, because Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Deputy and DARE Officer Jamar Cotton stands amid a sea of students learning to say no to drugs and gangs. the program’s message re- mains alive and well. building, anti-bullying, drug-related crimes and positive energy students “I’ve been a DARE in- leadership and strategies arrests. need to be successful,” he structor for three years,” about how to be safe from Cotton said he regularly said. “It creates a bond Cotton said. “D.A.R.E. drugs, alcohol, negative takes the DARE message between law enforcement, stands for Drug Abuse peer pressure, strangers, and programming to students, families, schools Resistance Education. The gangs and other issues area classrooms, where and communities. Also, importance of this pro- that students face.” he said he’s consistently as a DARE officer, I get gram is to bring aware- According to New Mex- impressed with the recep- to change lives within ness and prevention to ico Youth Advocacy Board tion of the message by the school. I get to learn many of the issues within Member Shaylie Salo- students of all ages. from the many students communities and house- pek, DARE America was “Being a DARE Officer and families, as well. As holds. It’s a message about founded in 1983 to break is important, because it a DARE officer, I have a problem solving, social the generational cycle of allows me to create the responsibility to educate, Attention MEDICARE Recipients! You may qualify for a plan that gives you more benefits than Original Medicare. Many plans have a $0 Monthly payment! W e ’ r e H e r e t o H e l p ! 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