SANTA FE- The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) launched a text message campaign to ensure the correct contact information is on file for those customers who recently had a change of address with the post office and did not receive an update in the department’s system.

HSD is sending a text message to these customers asking to confirm or update their mailing address to ensure written communication about their benefits, such as SNAP, CASH and Medicaid is delivered to them in a timely manner via mail.

“We are taking a proactive approach to connect with the 1,099,278 HSD customers,” said David R. Scrase, M.D., cabinet secretary for the New Mexico Human Services Department. “This campaign is part of those efforts, and makes it easier for New Mexicans to update their contact information with our department.”

The text message will connect to a chat that will allow customers to identify themselves and either confirm the address HSD has on file or allow an update to a correct address. The message will be sent in English and Spanish and will read “NMHSD sends important info by mail. Make sure we have the right address for . Go to contactinfo.hsd.nm.gov.”

“Communication with our customers is one of our top priorities. It is important our customers receive the correspondence we send. HSD is taking a proactive approach with ensuring correct addresses are on file, as well as reaching customers through multiple communication channels,” said Kari Armijo, Deputy Secretary for the New Mexico Human Services Department. “By clicking on the link sent via text, New Mexicans have an additional choice for updating their address with us.”
The text message campaign will kick-off July 8, 2022 and will be an ongoing effort.
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The department wants to ensure our clients of uninterrupted access to the benefits available to them. The easiest way to do this is to make sure contact information is up-to-date on the YesNM website: www.yes.state.nm.us. Users can simply and easily update their address using the chat functionality there. Step-by-step directions on how to update your address are available here. Individuals seeking to apply for or check their SNAP benefits may apply online through www.yes.state.nm.us or by phone at 1-800-283-4465

We talk, interpret and smile in all languages. We provide written information to our customers in both English and Spanish and interpretation services are available in 58 languages through our provider, CTS Language Link. For our hearing, and speech impaired customers, we utilize Relay New Mexico, a free 24-hour service that ensures equal communication access via the telephone to individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or speech disabled.
The Human Services Department provides services and benefits to 1,099,278 New Mexicans through several programs including: the Medicaid Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Child Support Program, and several Behavioral Health Services.

“Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign offers practical safety tips to motorists
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AUSTIN – TxDOT is reminding all drivers to take extra care when driving around trucks because crashes between passenger vehicles and 18-wheelers and other large trucks can lead to death or serious injury.

Thousands of large trucks and 18-wheelers tractor-trailers transport goods along busy Texas highways every day. Weighing 20 times more than an average car, “big rigs” require more time to accelerate and decelerate. For instance, an 80,000-pound, loaded 18-wheeler going 65 mph can take as much as the length of a football field to come to a complete stop, which is why motorists should avoid driving too closely or swerving in front of a large truck.

Large trucks also have more and larger blind spots than passenger vehicles do. Drivers should avoid these blind spots, which are located around the front, back and sides of trucks. If a motorist can’t see the truck driver in the truck’s side mirror, that truck driver also can’t see them or their vehicle.

To help keep everyone safe on the road, TxDOT asks motorists to give trucks plenty of room and observe the following safety tips when driving around large trucks:

• Stay away from a truck’s “No Zones,” or blind spot areas in which crashes are more likely to occur. No Zones include areas along each side of the truck, the space up to 20 feet in front of the cab and the area up to 200 feet behind the trailer.

• Don’t squeeze between a truck and the curb. Trucks make wide right turns, and the driver may not see you.

Energy Sector risks

Drivers are especially at risk in Texas’s energy sectors. Oil and gas activity brings increased traffic and large trucks to production areas and surrounding communities. TxDOT’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign offers these safety tips for motorists in energy areas:
• Follow the posted speed limit and adjust your driving to match road conditions.

• Always buckle up—drivers and passengers, day and night.

In 2021, more than 79,000 traffic crashes occurred in the state’s five major energy production areas—the Permian Basin, Eagle Ford Shale, Barnett Shale, Anadarko Basin and Haynesville/Bossier Shale—resulting in 1,119 deaths, a 20% increase over the previous year. Failure to control speed and driver inattention were the top reasons for crashes in these areas.

“Be Safe. Drive Smart.” is a key component of #EndTheStreakTX , a broader social media and word-of-mouth effort that encourages drivers to make safer choices while behind the wheel such as wearing a seat belt, driving the speed limit, never texting and driving and never driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Nov. 7, 2000, was the last deathless day on Texas roadways. #EndTheStreakTX asks all Texans to commit to driving safely to help end the streak of daily deaths.

What: The Museum of Space History is proud to host the City of Alamogordo’s Annual fireworks show and welcomes the Space Hall of Fame July 4th Extravaganza Drive-In! As a museum/foundation member benefit, members get to watch the show from the grounds of the museum. There will also be a special museum open house that evening and free live star shows in the planetarium.

When: Monday, July 4, 2022. Gates to the museum grounds open at 6:00 pm to museum members AND to those who would like to register to become a member on the spot. The gates close at 8:00 pm or when the parking lots are full. Current members can reserve a parking spot on the Foundation website. Spots are limited to 200 vehicles. The museum open house and live star shows in the theater are from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm. The fireworks show is scheduled for 9:15 pm, weather permitting. Choreographed music will be live on KZZX 105.3 FM.

Where: New Mexico Museum of Space History, Alamogordo.
Why: Since 1976, the Museum has hosted the City of Alamogordo’s annual fireworks show and opened the grounds for museum members to see it from the best location in the county. Watching the fireworks show from the grounds of the museum has been a favorite member benefit for more than 40 years. To find out more about the event, visit www.spacehalloffame.org and become a member today!

About the New Mexico Museum of Space History: www.nmspacemuseum.org

The New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo is a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. A Smithsonian Affiliate, the museum showcases the significant role New Mexico has played in the development of the U.S. Space Program and features the International Space Hall of Fame, and New Horizons Dome Theater.

3198 State Route 2001 | Alamogordo, NM 88310, (575) 437-2840 for more information or visit the website at www.nmspacemuseum.org. Like us at: www.facebook.com/NMSpaceMuseum/

As of July 1st, there have been 33 reports of child water fatalities (1 in the El Paso area) in the state since January. Currently 85% (28) of the reported victims being five years of age or younger and 55% (18) of the case locations being various types of pools.
“Drowning is quick and quiet, so preventing it requires constant visual supervision,” said Paige Belew, DFPS Faith-Based and Community Engagement Regional Administrator.

A responsible adult should actively supervise children anytime they are playing in or around swimming pools. It’s easy to get distracted, but the designated “water watcher” should always stay focused on the child. So, no reading a book or looking at your phone when kids are in water if you are the water watcher. Also, any adult who is watching children around water should also be able to swim and/or rescue them if anything were to go wrong.

“Even if they know how to swim, kiddos can hit their heads, or get tired and get into trouble. Know what level of supervision your child needs and make sure you know who will be monitoring them,” Belew said.

To ensure safety parents can also secure at-home pool areas with fences and gates. Pool alarms can also detect surface waves that alert parents when their child is in the water. Children should never be left unsupervised in water, even with floating devices or shallow water.

“It only takes one second,” Belew said. “You turn your back for one second and a child is at the bottom of the pool. It’s a scary situation, but it can be prevented.”

For more information on water safety parents can visit our webpage www.watchkidsaroundwater.org.

Child Water Safety Tips

Always Supervise!

– A responsible adult should always supervise children in or around water. Keep new swimmers and non-swimmers within arm’s reach.
– Make sure the adult knows CPR and has a phone to dial 9-1-1.
– Have floatation devices available to use in a rescue (ones that can reach and float).
– Drowning is quick and quiet. The adult should be undistracted at all times.
– Share rules with anyone who may watch your child.

Teach Water Survival Skills

Sign up your child for swim lessons. Make sure they are taught to:
– Return to the surface if they fall in over their head.
– Float or tread water.
– Turn in a circle in the water and look for an exit.
– Swim 25 yards (75 feet).
– Get out of the pool without using the ladder.

Inside the House

– Never leave small children alone near any container of water, including tubs, buckets, toilets or aquariums. Drain buckets and baths when done. A child can drown in as little as 2 inches of water.
– Keep bathroom doors closed and secure toilet lids with locks.
– Never leave young children alone in or around the bath. Drownings can happen in even tiny amounts of water.
– Get what you need before filling the tub. If you need to leave the room, take the child with you.
– Make sure children cannot leave the house to get to pools or hot tubs.

Outside the House

– Never leave children alone in or around water (pools, kiddie pools, lakes, creeks, buckets, beaches, ponds or drainage ditches).
– Constantly watch children when swimming or playing near water. They need a certified lifeguard or responsible adult within reach.
– When pool is in use, completely remove pool covers and cleaning machines.
– Secure the area around the pool with a fence, self-closing gate and alarms.
– Find out if your child’s friends or neighbors have pools at their homes.
– Do not allow children to swim in any water after heavy rains or flooding.

AUSTIN – Drivers traveling for the July Fourth holiday should remember that state law requires them to slow down or move over when tow trucks and other emergency vehicles – police, fire, EMS and highway response trucks – are stopped on the side of the road with their lights activated.

Texas traffic laws require drivers to leave the lane closest to the emergency vehicles stopped on the road (if the road has more than one lane traveling in the same direction) OR to slow down at least 20 miles per hour below the speed limit.

“Please help keep our highway heroes – plus you and your family – safe by obeying traffic laws that require drivers to move over or slow down when emergency vehicles are stopped on the side of the road,” said Mike Arismendez Jr., executive director of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). “Let’s all enjoy the holiday weekend and get home safe.”

TDLR regulates the towing industry as well as the Driver Education and Safety program.

Safety tips for driving this weekend:

•Slow down and pay attention to what you’re doing. If you get tired, pull over in a safe spot and walk around to re-energize.
•Don’t drink and drive, even a little bit.
•Designate a (sober) driver.
•Stay off the mobile phone – this includes texting. Designate a “co-pilot” to oversee the phone while you’re driving so you can concentrate on the task at hand.
Stay weather-aware. We’re not expecting bad weather, but this is Texas and you never know.
•Leave plenty of time to get to your destination. Roadways are likely to be crowded. Drive friendly – the Texas way!

About TDLR

TDLR provides regulatory oversight for a broad range of occupations, businesses, facilities, and equipment in Texas. The agency protects the health and safety of Texans by ensuring they are served by qualified, licensed professionals. Inspections of individuals, businesses, and equipment are done on a regular basis to safeguard the public. Currently, the agency regulates 37 business and occupational licensing programs with almost 1,000,000 licensees across the state.

Visit TDLR’s website for more information and resources. You can search the TDLR licensee database, and also find past violations in which a final order was issued against companies or individuals. TDLR’s Customer Service line is available anytime between 7 a.m. until 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 1-800-803-9202. TDLR representatives are fluent in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.

What: The monthly Launch Pad Lecture at the New Mexico Museum of Space History will feature guest speaker Peter P. Nickolenko, Director of Mission Operations for Virgin Galactic. His topic will be “Space Tourism” from the perspective of someone who knows the business from the ground up!

Who: Peter P. (Pete) Nickolenko joined Virgin Galactic in January 2014 as Chief Engineer for Operations, moved on to Director of Spaceline Engineering, and now is Director of Mission Operations. Mission Operations includes integration of flight planning timelines and procedures, and coordination with Maintenance, Flight Operations, Brand & Marketing, Payloads, Licensing, and other support elements.

Prior to joining Virgin Galactic, Pete retired from NASA after nearly 24 years in support of Space Shuttle program and Ground Processing operations at Kennedy Space Center, FL. He provided operations engineering and test leadership to 106 Space Shuttle missions, including 3 missions as Launch Director. Following the end of the Space Shuttle program, Pete provided leadership of a new directorate start-up for all aspects of new development program operations and engineering support in Florida and for Space Station logistics. Pete is a recipient of the NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal, the NASA Exceptional Service Medal and multiple NASA and KSC Group Achievement Awards.

When: Friday, JULY 1, 2022, at 9:00 am.

Where: Take the elevator up to the second floor!

Why: The event is free and open to the public. Coffee and donuts are compliments of the International Space Hall of Fame Foundation.

The next Launch Pad Lecture will be held on Friday, August 5. The topic will be “Joe Kittinger” presented by Museum Education Specialist Mike Shinabery.

The New Mexico Museum of Space History, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is a division of the NM Department of Cultural Affairs. For more information, call 575-437-2840 or visit the website at www.nmspacemuseum.org. Like us at: www.facebook.com/NMSpaceMuseum/

About the New Mexico Museum of Space History: www.nmspacemuseum.org

The New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo is a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. A Smithsonian Affiliate, the museum showcases the significant role New Mexico has played in the development of the U.S. Space Program and features the International Space Hall of Fame, and New Horizons Dome Theater.

3198 State Route 2001 | Alamogordo, NM 88310, (575) 437-2840 for more information or visit the website at www.nmspacemuseum.org. Like us at: www.facebook.com/NMSpaceMuseum/

Appointments available online at VaccineNM.org

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) announces young children aged six months through four years old are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccination, following approvals from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this week.

Pre-ordered doses of Moderna (two-dose primary series) and Pfizer (three-dose primary series) vaccines began arriving in New Mexico on Monday to clinics throughout the state, with more than 2,200 appointments statewide currently available to schedule online through the Department of Health website: VaccineNM.org.

“After holding our collective breath for more than two years, we are thrilled to reach the milestone of vaccine eligibility for the littlest members of our families! As I’ve often said, vaccinating everyone provides the best defense against serious outcomes related to COVID-19.” said DOH Acting Cabinet Secretary Dr. David R. Scrase. “I am enormously relieved to offer my grandchildren this critical tool, and no doubt join so many others in celebrating this long-awaited day.”

Providers, including some pharmacies, are continually signing up and creating additional appointment availability as their requested vaccine allotment arrives. Approximately 5,000 to 7,500 vaccine doses are expected to arrive by June 27 with a steady flow to follow, ensuring a sufficient quantity for all who are eligible.

“In addition to protecting those in child care and pre-K settings, vaccines for children under age five will also benefit working parents, employers, and child care providers by lessening disruptions caused by classrooms that are forced to shut down due to close contacts,” said Early Childhood Education & Care Department Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky.

Changes in this age group’s vaccine roll-out include a shift from pharmacies to providers. While pharmacies performed the majority of COVID-19 vaccinations for the rest of the population, many don’t often serve younger age groups. Additionally, locations vary on which age groups they will vaccinate, with some accepting only children aged three and up. As a result, DOH estimates about 75% of the under-5 vaccines will be given by practitioners or primary care providers.

Parents and caregivers can register their children or dependents for vaccination by scheduling online at VaccineNM.org and adding them to their own vaccine profile. Parents and caregivers can also call their provider/pharmacy to check for appointments. Vaccinations are free. No identification is required to be vaccinated, and vaccines are available to New Mexicans regardless of immigration status.

More information on COVID-19 testing, treatment, and resources is available at our website. For those without internet access, the hotline can be reached at: (855) 600-3453 (Option 3 for English, Option 9 for Spanish).

State agencies launch digital resource platform and marketing campaign to help New Mexico families find infant formula

SANTA FE – The state launched a digital platform dedicated to help New Mexico families find infant formula due to the lack of supply after a major production plant was shut down earlier this year when the FDA began investigating bacterial infections in four babies who were fed the formula.

At NMformula.org, New Mexico families can learn about community resources and find information that can help and support them during this formula shortage. The site is a comprehensive tool for families which includes resources and guidance to help families find where infant formula may be available.

“The infant formula shortage has caused worry and frustration for New Mexico families as they have sought to provide nutrition to feed their babies,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “Through NMformula.org, families can now discover available resources in their community, including local health councils, pediatricians, food pantries, and other supporting agencies to meet the nutritional needs of their infants and to ensure they thrive. We also encourage all eligible families to enroll in the New Mexico Women Infant and Children (WIC) or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help during this shortage.”

NMformula.org has information about the crowdsourcing Facebook page, NM Infant Formula Support Network, created by the Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD), information about the Human Milk Repository of New Mexico, which is an accredited milk bank that collects breast milk donations, screens them for safety, and sells that milk to qualifying families.

The site also has information about the New Mexico Women Infant and Children (WIC) program, eligibility information and how to apply. The New Mexico WIC program has not had any price gouging reported and is monitoring the situation closely.

NMformula.org provides medically reliable information for families with questions about how to ensure their children receive proper nutrition.

Double-digit drop in new donors cause for concern

EL PASO, TX (June 14, 2022) — Nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant is alerting the public today – World Blood Donor Day – to help reverse a critical blood shortage by making an appointment to give in the coming days and weeks. Donors of all blood types are needed.

With the number of new donors down sharply by 12% year over year, new donors and those that haven’t given in a while are especially needed. Hundreds of appointments over the next few weeks remain unfilled across El Paso and the entire far west Texas and Southern New Mexico regions. There is a critical need for donors with the most transfused blood type O, which has recently dipped to about half of the desired four-day supply, and platelet donors, whose donations must be used within a week of donation.

“Every time you donate you help ensure a patient’s lifesaving treatment doesn’t have to be put on hold,”
said Vitalant Chief Medical and Scientific Officer Dr. Ralph Vassallo. “When patient needs consistently outpace donors scheduling appointments, chances are higher a leukemia patient won’t be able to get their regular transfusion, or a transplant recipient will have their surgery delayed.”

In April and May, Vitalant collected about 13,000 fewer blood donations compared to the year prior. If AAA Memorial Day travel forecasts were any indication, rebounding to 92% of pre-pandemic levels, as schools let out for the summer, the number of available donors could drop even lower in the coming weeks.

“When there’s a high-profile emergency, people will drop what they’re doing to donate,” said Cliff Numark, Vitalant senior vice president. “But there are many reasons patients need transfusions – which don’t grab news headlines. Certainly, it’s the blood already on the shelves that helps patients when tragedy strikes – but an adequate supply also has to be ready to provide for the individual needs of patients that arise every day, the cancer treatment, the accident victim, the transplant patient. Making an appointment to donate tomorrow or next week, will help ensure those needs can be met.”

In addition to helping patients, new blood donors can learn their preliminary blood type during their first visit. Other added benefits of donating blood are a mini-physical and full panel of tests each donor receives. The mini-physical check of pulse, blood pressure, hemoglobin and cholesterol can be tracked with each visit in the donor’s secure and confidential online account.

Appointments are encouraged. Please visit vitalant.org; download and use the Vitalant app or call 877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825) to secure your spot to save lives.

About World Blood Donor Day
Established by the World Health Organization, World Blood Donor Day is recognized each year on June 14 to raise awareness of the need for a safe and readily available blood supply. For 2022, the theme is solidarity, drawing attention to the role that donations play in saving lives and enhancing solidarity within communities.

About Vitalant
Vitalant (“Vye-TAL-ent”) is the nation’s largest independent, nonprofit blood services provider exclusively focused on providing lifesaving blood and comprehensive transfusion medicine services for about 900 hospitals and their patients across the U.S. Every day, Vitalant needs to collect nearly 5,000 blood, platelet and plasma donations to help save lives. For more information and to schedule a donation appointment, visit vitalant.org or call 877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825). Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Con un aumento de 16% en los choques relacionados con el exceso de velocidad en las carreteras de Texas el año pasado, TxDOT pide a los conductores que reduzcan la velocidad y manejen de acuerdo con las condiciones de la carretera para salvar vidas

AUSTIN – El año pasado, el número de personas que murieron en choques de vehículos en Texas alcanzó un nivel que no se había visto desde 1981. El exceso de velocidad fue un factor contribuyente en el 34% de esas muertes. En el 2021, el exceso de velocidad fue la principal causa de 163,756 choques de tránsito en Texas que ocasionaron 6,493 lesiones graves y 1,532 muertes. Es por eso que la campaña “Maneja Listo. Maneja Seguro.” de TxDOT está recordando con urgencia a los conductores que reduzcan la velocidad y manejen a una velocidad segura.

“La velocidad es el factor principal en los choques en las carreteras de nuestro estado, y ocasiona 1 de cada 3 muertes de tránsito”, dijo Marc Williams, Director Ejecutivo de TxDOT. “Cuando vas a exceso de velocidad, aumentas el riesgo de morir o lesionarte de gravedad en un choque. Al obedecer los límites de velocidad y manejar de acuerdo con las condiciones específicas del clima y la carretera, los texanos pueden hacer que nuestras carreteras sean más seguras para todos”.

Para reafirmar que manejar demasiado rápido puede ser costoso y peligroso, TxDOT se está asociando con las agencias policiales de todo el estado para aumentar sus esfuerzos de cumplimiento de los límites de velocidad durante la Operación Reducción de Velocidad, del 7 al 21 de junio. Además de emitir multas, los vehículos policiales pasarán más tiempo manejando por las carreteras, recordando a los conductores cómo luce una velocidad segura.

Manejar a una velocidad segura a menudo significa más que obedecer el límite de velocidad. TxDOT tiene estos consejos de seguridad para los conductores:
• Ajusten su velocidad de acuerdo con las condiciones de la carretera si hay mal tiempo o si están manejando por una zona de trabajo.
• Reduzcan la velocidad y dejen más distancia para detenerse cuando el tráfico sea pesado.
• Estén atentos a los letreros que advierten sobre límites de velocidad más bajos más adelante.

Este mes, los conductores de Texas pueden esperar ver mensajes de la campaña contra el exceso de velocidad en la TV, radio, vallas publicitarias, gasolineras y redes sociales. Se realizarán eventos comunitarios con una exhibición interactiva de pruebas de seguridad y videos en las tiendas Buc-ee’s en los corredores de carreteras más importantes. También contaremos con los camiones HERO (Programa de Operadores de Respuesta a Emergencias en Carreteras) de TxDOT, que asisten a los conductores y limpian choques menores en las carreteras estatales, para pedir a los conductores que reduzcan la velocidad.

La campaña “Maneja Listo. Maneja Seguro.” es un componente clave de #EndTheStreakTX, un esfuerzo comunitario más extenso y de redes sociales que anima a los conductores a tomar decisiones de manejo más seguras detrás del volante, como abrocharse el cinturón de seguridad, manejar dentro del límite de velocidad, nunca textear y manejar y nunca manejar bajo la influencia del alcohol y otras drogas. El 7 de noviembre del 2000 fue el último día sin muertes en las calles de Texas. #EndTheStreakTX les pide a todos los texanos que se comprometan a manejar de manera segura para ayudar a darle fin a la racha de muertes diarias.

La información contenida en este reporte representa los datos registrables obtenidos de Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Report (CR-3). Esta información la recibió y procesó el departamento al 18 de marzo del 2022.

Get a Sneak Peak on our Climber Tour

We are happy to team up with the El Paso City Libraries to go “on tour” this summer! We will be doing 5 different stops at libraries across the city. We will be hosting fun events after Storytime at each location – filled with video sneak peeks of the children’s museum, fun activities, yummy treats and cool schwag giveaways!

Don’t worry if you can’t make the event – the 3-D climber model of our one-of-a-kind 4-story climber will remain on display for 2 weeks at each location.

We hope to see you at one of our stops!

La Nube is a special project of the City of El Paso, El Paso Community Foundation, and Community Leadership Partners.

THE PUCK DROPS AT 7 PM AND THE ST. BALDRICK’S HEAD-SHAVING EVENT WILL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW

(June 6, 2022) – The Rhinos will host their first Black & Orange All-Star Game on Saturday, June 11, at 7 pm. Admission is FREE, and seating is first come, first served. The doors will open at 6:30 pm and the puck drops at 7:00. The game will include promotions like Jersey off the Back, Dance for Your Dinner, Chuck-A-Puck, and more. Fans will also have a chance to skate with players for free once the game has concluded.

The Black & Orange All-Star Game is the culmination of a five-day tryout camp in which players from all over the world compete for a spot on the Rhinos’ final NAHL roster. The top 40 players will advance to the All-Star Game where they will experience Rhino Country’s atmosphere filled with the best fans in junior hockey.

Following Saturday’s game, Rhino coaches, staff, and El Paso Hockey Association youth hockey players will shave their heads to raise money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, an organization dedicated to conquering childhood cancer. Since February, players and staff have raised over $30,000 for childhood cancer research. Donations can be made at https://www.stbaldricks.org/events/Rhinos22.

Please note: The El Paso Rhinos have two hockey teams in two different leagues. Information on the
Rhinos’ NAHL team can be found at elpasorhinos.com and details on the NA3HL team can be found at
elpasorhinosNA3.com.

Country music artist teams up with Texas Dairy Queen Operators’ Council for a fresh sound to the iconic “That’s What I Like About Texas” jingle to be released June 13, 2022.

BEDFORD, Texas (June 6, 2022) – One of the most recognizable jingles in Texas will debut with a fresh new sound June 13, 2022 with a surprise country artist on vocals. The iconic jingle for DQ restaurants in Texas, “That’s What I like about Texas,” brings two icons together for the launch of this unique interpretation. The catchy jingle has captured the hearts of Texans in the Lone Star State for 20 years.

So, who is this Texas country artist? Who is bold enough to take on this memorable tune? Mark your calendars for the big reveal at 9 a.m. CST on June 13th at dqtexas.com. The announcement also will be made at 11 a.m. on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Celebrating 75 years of serving Texans, DQ® restaurants in Texas have been friendly, gathering spots where fans enjoy delicious treats and eats and create fond memories.

There are few brands as iconic as the DQ brand. Innovative DQ treats and eats, along with the unique DQ restaurant concepts, have positioned DQ restaurants in Texas as a leader in the quick service restaurant industry. The Texas Dairy Queen Operators’ Council is a nonprofit organization made up of DQ franchisees operating in Texas. The Council develops the advertising and marketing program for DQ franchisees in Texas and controls the Texas Country Foods menu along with managing supply/distribution for the nearly 600 DQ restaurants in Texas. The DQ restaurants in Texas are franchised by American Dairy Queen Corporation and the DQ franchise system includes more than 7,000 franchised locations in the United States, Canada, and more than 20 other countries, including the nearly 600 DQ restaurants in Texas.