A BIG thanks to the folks at Desert Photos for taking and posting all these wonderful National Night Out photos! They also invite anyone who has NNO photos to share, to contact them so they can post other photos too. Enjoy!

http://desertphotos.net/home/node/69

July 12 - 13, 2010, Pecos River Village Conference Center, Muscatel Lane, Carlsbad NM

Join us beside the beautiful Pecos River for two days of speakers and interactive activities focusing on the problems faced by our teens today. Topics to be covered will include:

Prevention, Drug Court, Alcohol and the Family, Medicine Wheel, Problems Students Face in School, Bullying, Teen Panel, AcuDetox, hands on activities including the SIDNE car, fatal vision goggle obstacle course and more.

When: July 12, 2010 8:00 A.M.—4:30 P. M. Lunch provided

Please join other community members for a time of prayer and sharing of resolve against the damages that drugs wreak upon families. This vigil is in honor of Manuel Najera, who lost his life recently at the age of 17. It is also for other families who are dealing with the pain of substance abuse and wish to share and receive support. The vigil is organized by his family and we support them as they make this public statement. "Preacher Dave" Rogers will open the event with prayer. Please bring a candle with wax guard if you have one. Everyone is welcome to attend.

We're taking early signups for National Night Out (NNO) block parties now! National Night Out is Tuesday, 03 August. If you're a past host, you know the score: sign up, get a free tote bag full of party supplies and free, customized invitations. Enjoy the company of your neighbors and hear safety tips from Carlsbad/Eddy County Finest and Bravest - our law enforcement and fire personnel.

Thanks and kudos to Ken Hargues of Southwest Pharmacy, Detective Captain Daniel Fierro, Jose Nunez and Officer Blaine Rennie of Carlsbad Police Department, Mike Ristom, Jim Burt and Casey Collins of Carlsbad Fire Department, Ben Kesner of New Mexico Board of Pharmacy, and Keep Carlsbad Beautiful for their part in Carlsbad’s first prescription drug takeback event! The takeback was conducted as part of the Great American Cleanup hazardous waste disposal event at Lake Carlsbad beach on April 24, 2010.

CONGRESSMAN HARRY TEAGUE REQUESTS ART SUBMISSIONS FOR STUDENT CONTEST

follow this link:
http://teague.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=522&It...

Sign up now for our parent text tip campaign! It's easy! It's free! You could win free gasoline! It ends soon, sign up now!

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 6 PM at Treasured Moments on the 100 block of N. Canyon:

If you are a local business person, please attend this event to learn how you can take action in your area. Hosted by Carlsbad Mainstreet. Guest speakers include representatives of Carlsbad Police, Keep Carlsbad Beautiful and the Coalition.

Coalition handout for merchant safety and security will be available for distribution during and after the presentation. Contact Eve for details. 575*642*4825.

October 30, 2009 02:58 PM ET | Nancy Shute |
Teenagers spend lots of time on MySpace, Facebook, and other social media sites talking about what they do. Often that talk is about underage drinking, risky sexual activity, and violence. But does it describe their actual activities, or is it just bragging?

read the rest: http://health.usnews.com/blogs/on-parenting/2009/10/30/teens-think-drink...

Main Street's 13th annual downtown Trick or Treat and Fall Festival; A safe, fun family event where your kids can trick or treat and compete in a costume contest 4:30 Friday October 30th on the court house lawn.
Trick or Treat flyer in PDF