Question: I missed your “Ready, Set, GROW!” classes. Are there any other online classes or videos this fall? Linda A., Las Vegas, NM Answer: Thank you for reaching out.

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GRANTS, N.M. – Cibola General Hospital reported that 1,167 people got a flu shot at the Cibola Family Health Center drive-thru clinic. Approximately 80 area residents assisted medical staff with the annual event.

GRANTS, N.M. — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause fear and uncertainty, Samaritan’s Purse is calling on churches and families to pack more shoebox gifts than ever before for Operation Christmas Child—making sure millions of children experience the good news and great joy of the holiday. Samaritan’s Purse is committed to its mission of reaching millions of children across the globe with hope.

GRANTS, N.M. – CEO Thomas Whelan, Cibola General Hospital, acknowledged that the New Mexico Board of Finance will not approve the contract between CGH and Cibola County at this time. The CEO explained that the NMBOF staff will not proceed until the operating and lease agreements are separated. Attorneys representing the hospital and those representing the county participated in a Sept. 23 conference call with NMBOF staff. Whelan noted that the details would be revealed to board members during the closed session of the Sept. 28 meeting.

ROUTE 66 – The U.S. Senate unanimously passed legislation to create a commission that would recommend ways to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Route 66, which was commissioned in 1926 as the first allpaved U.S. highway. The “Route 66 Centennial Commission Act,” S. 1014, creates a 15-person commission with representatives appointed by the president of the United States based on recommendations from the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. House and Senate Republican and Democrat leaders and the Governors of Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California. The bill provides the commission with two years from the time that each member is appointed to make recommendations to Congress for celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66. The commission may recommend the production of various written materials, films and documentaries, education programs, artistic works, commemorative memorabilia and celebrations to commemorate Route 66’s storied history.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Common Cause New Mexico is teaming up with the ACLU of New Mexico to run a nonpartisan voter protection program this year to assist voters who encounter problems in voting, either by mail or in person. The organizations will operate teams on the ground to field questions and staff a hotline for voters to report problems.

The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are issuing this announcement to raise awareness of the potential threat posed by attempts to spread disinformation regarding the results of the 2020 elections.

The election Only days away from our election – could be the most important election of our history. Let me ask you a few questions about how you feel about the two men running for president.