FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2008

AS THE SOUTH TULAROSA FIRE REMAINS UNCHANGED IN SIZE FOR SEVERAL DAYS … THE NUMBER OF PERSONNEL WORKING THE BURN AREA IS CUT IN HALF. ABOUT ONE-HUNDRED FIFTY PEOPLE ARE ASSIGNED TO THE SMOLDERING FIRE. LIKE YESTERDAY … TODAY BRINGS ANOTHER RED FLAG WARNING TO THE REGION.

Do You Know Where Your Refund Is?

PHOENIX - - Taxpayers who have filed their federal income tax returns and are expecting their refunds can use the Internal Revenue Service’s online tool, “Where’s My Refund?,” to check on the status of their refunds.

“Where’s My Refund?” is fast, easy, safe and convenient. Nearly 9.7 million taxpayers have checked the status of their 2007 federal income tax refunds online, up about 18 percent over the same time period last year.

“Lincoln County Cardboard Recycling Skyrockets”

Cardboard recycling numbers for Lincoln County in 2007 are up an astonishing 56% over 2006, according to the Lincoln County Solid Waste Authority, the recycling organization for all of Lincoln County. In 2006, Lincoln County recycled 391 tons of cardboard, the 2nd largest component of its 13,500 ton overall solid waste stream. In 2007, recycling was up to 613.16 tons.

Historian Lynda Sanchez to Present “Eve Ball: Woman Among Men” at the Hubbard Museum of the American West on May 10th

In conjunction with the Hubbard Museum of the American West and the Lincoln
Co. Historical Society, a special program and photo essay will be presented to the public on May 10, 2008. Beginning at 1:00 p.m., author/historian Lynda A. Sanchez, will make a multi-media presentation about her recent book, “Eve Ball: Woman Among Men” as well as sharing some of her personal recollections about her own relationship with Eve. Sanchez will also bring artifacts formerly belonging to Mrs. Ball to share with the audience.