The U.S. Department of Energy will offer a free, publc tour of its Bluewater, New Mexico Disposal Site on October 24 at 2 p.m. (weather permitting.) The tour will meet outside the Chaco Canyon Trading Company in Milan at 2 p.m. before proceeding to the site. Participants will be expected to drive their own vehicles during the tour; four-wheel drive and high-clearance vehicles are recommended. The tour will take place outdoors and last approximately 2.5 hours. For safety reasons, all participants are required to wear sturdy hiking boots with ankle support and long pants. Participants who do not fulfill these requirements will not be allowed on the tour. Please dress appropriately for the weather, bring drinking water, and note that the site lacks bathroom facilites. Please RSVP aand address any questions to Bernadette Tsosie at Bernadette.Tsosie@lm.doe.gov

Hug -A-Tree program consists of an animated CD video that lasts 17 minutes. The video is designed for children between the ages of 7 and 11 but can be effective for slightly younger or older children. The program consists of a trained presenter-usually a search and rescue volunteer. Following the video the presenter offers demonstrations and practical information to help the child deal with the situation until helps arrive. Also training in: How not to get lost in the woods , What to do if they do become lost, How to stay safe, How they can help searchers find them. This program should last a total of about 40 minutes. To schedule a presentation call Cheryl Morris (505) 290-0753 or Rick Buhite (714) 488-0382.

The Grants/Milan Rotary Club meets each Tuesday, El Cafecito Restaurant on Santa Fe Avenue in Grants, at noon. Meetings feature a guest speaker and are open to all visitors. Go online www.grantsrotary.org for more information.

Hug -A-Tree program consists of an animated CD video that lasts 17 minutes. The video is designed for children between the ages of 7 and 11 but can be effective for slightly younger or older children. The program consists of a trained presenter-usually a search and rescue volunteer. Following the video the presenter offers demonstrations and practical information to help the child deal with the situation until helps arrive. Also training in: How not to get lost in the woods , What to do if they do become lost, How to stay safe, How they can help searchers find them. This program should last a total of about 40 minutes. To schedule a presentation call Cheryl Morris (505) 290-0753 or Rick Buhite (714) 488-0382.