PLEASE NOTE: DACAB, the Datil Area Community Advisory Board, is working hard to bring healthcare to northern Catron County. They are currently searching for land on which to build a clinic. DACAB is a 501(c)3 charitable organization registered with the New Mexico Charitable Organization Regristry.
For more information, call Keith Spiller at 575-547-2868, email keith@dacab.org, or see the web site www.dacab.org. Mail can be sent to DACAB, PO Box 221, Datil,
NM 87821
Pie Town Library Hours – The Summer hours at the Pie Town Library 1-3 pm each Thursday at the Pie Town Community Center. (From Ruth Hanrahan)
AUGUST
Saturday,August 27th, 3 p.m. at the Pie Town Community center: The Meeting of the Catron County Historical Society will be held featuring Guest speaker, CCHS Member and Author Dixie Boyle who will talking about her book “ Highway 60 and the Belen Cutoff”. This should be a very interesting talk including the history of Hwy 60 and the towns along that route including some that no longer exist. Ms. Boyle will also share stories from her book about such caricatures as Eleanor Williams, a champion bronc rider and truck driver, who settled near Quemado; Maude Medders who was captured by Poncho Villa and later married and settled near Mountainaire; and Harmon Craig, who is responsible for giving Pie Town it’s name. Please Join us!
SEPTEMBER
Friday September 2nd – please note times for Catron Food Pantries Food Fair and Commodities – Datil, Horse Mountain ,Luna, Pie Town and Quemado. All recipients must sign in during the following times: Every First Friday of the month Datil 9:30 to 11:00,Horse Mt 10:30 to 12:00, Pie town 12:30 to 2:00,Quemado 1:00 to 2:30.
Every Fourth Wednesday at Luna 12:30 to 2:00. All households must be recertified for income/ residence eligibility requirements as of July 1,2011.
Saturda September 3rd 10 am-4:oo pm Fur and Feather Animal Assistance, Inc. OPEN HOUSE Normally it is necessary to have an appointment to come see the facility and/or adopt but on the third we will be open for company. Please come see all the improvements and how happy all the animals are.
LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND SERVICES –
If you have a local business or service you would like me to list – please send me the details. Keep those accurate events coming my way, I will get them out! (Ann Fillion booklady@gilanet.com).
We now have our own feed store in Datil! DATIL FEED, located next to the post office carries all your animal needs – feed, hay, & Vet supplies for dogs, cats, horses, cattle, chickens, and all other livestock or pets. Lora says that if they don’t have it, they’ll try to get it for you. Hours of operation TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY 9am-5pm. 575-772-5177
Debbie Smith, who did the awesome herb and essential oils talks here in Datil, has the following summer special available:
Starlight Essentials is offering a 25% off sale on all of our cosmetic face & body oils. Stay hydrated and moisturized during this dry spell! Each 4oz bottle of oil is now priced at $7.50 and you have a wide selection to choose from. Contact Debbie at 575 -772-5240, or at starlightessentials@gilanet.com
Catron County Job Posting –
I am looking for someone to stay at my Pie Town RV park and to run it for me. I live just 3 miles off hwy 60. I have full hookups, electricity, and septic. Must be the right person. Please email: pietowngirl@gmail.comor call 575-418-7616.
Fur and Feather Animal Assistance, Inc- Permanent Residential Facility for Dogs and Cats Adoptions and Limited Intake for Lost and Abandoned Animals
Laurie Beauchamp, Pie Town, NM, 575-772-2661.
Have you heard of HUNGRY HOUNDS (AND CATS TOO)? A Datil group that can help those in need of assistance with: DOG OR CAT FOOD, Pet Medications, Spay/Neuter costs. Call to apply – Pat 575-772-5106 or Fran 843-509-4219. Email: hungryhounds@aol.com Donations are greatly appreciated.
ROUTE 60 RECYCLING – David Brown is accepting RECYCLING on Saturdays at the Datil Flea Market. He arrives around 9:30am. David’s phone number is 772-5646.