RED’S RUN BENEFITING THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF EL PASO

On November 11, 2010 Bruce Engels was riding his bike on Global Reach when a driver that was texting ran a red light and took his life.  The best friends of Bruce teamed up with American Steel Motorcycle Club and the Humane Society of El Paso to commemorate his life.  Bruce was a motorcycle enthusiast and an animal lover.  His friends decided what better way to remember their dear friend than by having a motorcycle run named after his dog 'Red' and in his memory.

Please come and join us on July 8, 2012 in El Paso, TX for 1^st Annual 'Red's Run' benefiting the Humane Society of El Paso and in memory of Bruce Engels.

We will begin the Run at the Humane Society, 4991 Fred Wilson Ave.  Across from Ft. Bliss Cemetery in El Paso.  Registration is from 10:00 to 12:00.   The last stop will be at Rockhouse/Cockpit at 9828 Montana, El Paso (between Wedgwood & McRae) at 4:00 pm.

For those who do not ride, please come and enjoy the seven or eight bands, food, entertainment, door prizes and raffles.  Bring dog food, treats or any dog related items to the Run or drop them off at the Humane Society in honor of Red and Bruce.

For pre-registration of $7.00 per person email at:  jengels54@aol.com   or call:  915-474-1081.

ALL PROCEEDS OF THIS RUN WILL BENEFIT THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF EL PASO.

For more information please contact Ann Edwards at 915-731-8439 or Jan Engels at 915-474-1081.

Lay Back, Kick It and Enjoy the Ride!  See you there!!

LITTLE BEAR FIRE NOT IMPACTING CLOUDCROFT

CLOUDCROFT, N.M. – The Village of Cloudcroft is offering its support to our neighboring Village of Ruidoso during this difficult time while they battle the Little Bear Fire.  While we certainly empathize with the situation Ruidoso is facing, the Cloudcroft Chamber would like to reassure visitors that the Village of Cloudcroft is not being impacted nor is in any danger from the current fires.  Additionally our air quality remains good and we are under blue skies!

The Little Bear fire is approximately 60 miles north of Cloudcroft and will in no way threaten our mountain community.  This weekend’s Cherry Festival and BAMM music festival are still underway!  Cloudcroft continues to offers great recreational opportunities throughout the summer and a great escape from the summer heat!

WOODROW BEAN / TRANSMOUNTAIN (Loop 375) EXTENSION PROJECT

Please be aware of a 5-month closure for the Woodrow Bean/TransmountainProject. 

Gateway North and Gateway South will be completely closed at the Transmountain Intersectionstarting Wednesday, June 6 and remaining closed through October.  The purpose of this closure is for the construction of three bridge structures.

DETOUR:

US 54 Northbound traffic exiting at Transmountain wanting to turn left onto Woodrow Bean (Loop 375) westbound will have to exit at Sun Valley and take the turnaround onto Gateway South

US 54 Southbound traffic exiting at Transmountain wanting to turn left onto Woodrow Bean (Loop 375) eastbound will have to exit at Diana and take the turnaround onto Gateway North

One eastbound and one westbound lane will remain open for Transmountain (Loop 375)

Other closures around the project:

The following closures will be in place through Saturday, June 9 along Woodrow Bean/Transmountain

(Loop 375) between Dyer St. (BU 54) and 1 mile west of US 54 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.:

    Eastbound center median

    East and westbound alternate lane closures

    Shoulders

    Alternate North and Southbound lanes at the intersection of Rushing and Woodrow Bean.

REMINDER:  The Girl Scout Way Crossover continues closed until further notice.  The Wal-Mart Crossover is permanently closed.  Access to all the surrounding businesses will always remain open.

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Animal Services Shelter, Humane Society Overcrowded

Half Price Adoptions from June 1^st-17^th

A daily census of more than 500 animals at the City of El Paso Animal Services shelter and a maximum capacity at the Humane Society of El Paso’s facility has led to overcrowding, putting healthy, adoptable animals at risk.

In light of this situation, these organizations are reaching out to the community for immediate assistance to help adopt and find permanent homes for these shelter pets.  The City’s rescue partners also are working to transfer animals from the City shelter to get them fostered or adopted.

Shelter overcrowding issues are very serious, and action during the next few weeks is imperative. Without the community’s assistance there is no other choice than for Animal Services to humanely euthanize adoptable pets. Historically the number of animals entering the facility rises during the late spring and early summer months. The past few weeks, the shelter has experienced unprecedented, daily high census figures.

“We do not want to euthanize healthy dogs and cats,” said Kurt Fenstermacher, Deputy Director of the City’s Environmental Services Department. “It would be terribly heartbreaking. We are working as fast and as hard as we can to increase our live release rate and we appreciate all the countless hours and help from our rescue groups. But right now, it’s not enough and we are asking the community to help us with this emergency.”

In an effort to increase adoptions, the City and the Humane Society will cut their adoption prices in half, from $100 to $50. This fee includes spay/neuter procedure required on any animal exiting the facility, rabies vaccination, registration and age-appropriate vaccinations to be in compliance with city ordinance.  Pet adoptions can be made at the campus housing both the City shelter (5001 Fred Wilson) and the El Paso Humane Society (4991 Fred Wilson).

Adoption hours for Animal Services are from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Humane Society adoption hours are from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Animal Services is also working diligently to reunite lost/stray pets with their owners.

“This situation is not easy for anyone,” Fenstermacher said. “Not for our staff, the volunteers at the Humane Society or any partner organizations that we work with on a daily basis. The animals we receive are currently being assessed for a wide range of health issues. However, most will be available for adoption or rescue immediately.”