Click on the town to learn more about what is like to retire there. New mexico retirement communities retire in new mexico top. New mexico state library, state library, new mexico, libraries, library new mexico state library. Theres no limit to the number of books you can check out, and if you have a special request, theyll try to find your book and bring it to you next month. New mexico state library, rural bookmobile northeast.
New mexico state library, rural bookmobile west home. April, may and june 2020 dear patrons, due to the outbreak of the coronavirus covid19, our governor michelle lujangrisham, has directed state government agencies to minimize face to face contact. Full of fascinating facts about various locales, it is equally useful to those just visiting the state. New mexico state library, rural bookmobile east, 700 w. View all 55plus agerestricted active adult retirement communities in northern new mexico, nm. Now two new bookmobiles are being dispatched to serve thousands of rural new mexicans. New mexico doesnt get as much press as it should for its picture perfect scenery, affordable cost of living. The land of enchantment has the altitude, scenery, and beautiful towns that have attracted many baby boomers to the many best places to retire in new mexico. After more than 30 years of rolling through the most rural of new mexicos towns, the new mexico state library bookmobile is still logging miles. We lived eight miles out of town, but one of the events that always got my mom and i into the car and into logan was the day that the bookmobile came to town. Full of fascinating facts about various locales, it is. Best 30 retirement planning in albuquerque, nm with. Jan 29, 2016 new mexico is also home to a vast array of mountain ranges, ideal for skiers, climbers, and mountain bikers, the new mexico tourism department said. New mexico book association in santa fe, new mexico.
I began weaving in the 1970s in san francisco and fell in love with color and texture, working mostly in linen, cotton, silk, cashmere and alpaca. We will advise you when it is safe for bookmobile employees to resume rural library services. For more than 60 years, new mexicos state library has sent thousands of books into rural towns via bookmobiles. Sanpete county the sanpete county bookmobile recently released the new schedule for 2014, beginning tuesday, sept.
The new mexico state university has its main campus here. I hand dye these fibers to create subtle tones as well as bright colors, often interspersing the bright with the subtle to create an unexpected effect in oneofakind pieces. April 2009 new bookmobile comes to azusa library are you finding it difficult to get to the library to pickup that special book for you or for your childrens homework projects. The feedback was great everyone who knows what it is has their own bookmobile story. New mexico is also home to a vast array of mountain ranges, ideal for skiers, climbers, and mountain bikers, the new mexico tourism department said. Bookmobile northeast schedule new mexico state library. Box canyon recreation area box canyon is a popular site for camping, hiking, and rock climbing, and attracts both locals and knowledgeable visitors. If you are retired military, you just might want to retire in alamogordo, new mexico. We are a mobile public library service for rural areas in western new mexico. This page contains a list of the best places to retire in new mexico. Norma henderson is the chief financial officer for the new mexico educational retirement board. New mexico state library, state library, new mexico. Donations to new mexico book association are not tax deductible.
This edition features new web site addresses to further assist retirees. This is your retirement guide to new mexico, population slightly under 2. I checked with the new mexico state library and was told bookmobiles have been traveling the state for over fifty years. Were changing the way people 55 and older are searching for their perfect next place. Three bookmobiles serve the state, stopping in almost 100 communities and logging. New mexico state library, rural bookmobile northeast home. Bookmobile schedule for 201415 sanpete county news. Albuquerque, new mexicos principal city, is one of the nations larger midsize cities.
Many if not all of these activities can be enjoyed yearround. Public employees retirement association of new mexico pera. The member handbook provides detailed information on what to expect while planning for retirement. Newspaper research genealogy center libguides at the. Nms bookmobile still on the road albuquerque journal. Bookmobile schedule for april 2016 local news stories. I would not consider this a complete guide to retiring in new mexico. For more than 122 years, we have been dedicated to shining a light on the issues that affect, engage, benefit and empower our local community. Members of the educational retirement board system must adhere to the requirements, provisions, and rules set forth by the educational retirement act. Jun 09, 2010 i posted an essay several months back about the new mexico state library bookmobile. Revel in mountain state life, as new mexico shares the four corners with utah, colorado, and arizona. Bookmobiles unc school of information and library science.
A bookmobile transports wisdom to mexicos children cctv america go to original june 4, 2016. Our patron had no experience or knowledge of rais ing bees. Starting in 1963, winston marks routinely flew 90 miles from the tinian trading post that he managed in new mexico located in the isolated checkerboard region of the state to the town of farmington, new mexico. Familypass new mexico department of cultural affairs. A mexican man is turning a popular transportation vehicle into a mobile library. Due to the covid19 pandemic, our albuquerque and santa fe offices will be closed until further notice. After you create your account, youll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new postsday with fewer ads. But its a great place to build some beautiful homes.
Management new mexico educational retirement board. Libraries new mexico department of cultural affairs. An extremely low floor elf vehicle, the new bookmobile has a ramp and shallow steps to allow access to a range of physical abilities. I posted an essay several months back about the new mexico state library bookmobile. Baby boomers now actively planning retirement will find retirement new mexico an indispensable guide to the land of enchantment. Bookmobiles still bringing libraries to eager rural new mexico residents. Bookmobiles new mexico department of cultural affairs. The new mexico state library subscribes to dozens of electronic resource collections that are unavailable for free elsewhere on the internet. The next scheduled visit to carson will be on wednesdays january 8, february 5, and march 4, 2019. It is a part of the new mexico state library and one of three bookmobiles that operate in the state. The bookmobile, designed for senior citizen access, was put into service in 2002. Library in stevenson ranch, ca foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns.
Oct 03, 2009 bookmobiles still bringing libraries to eager rural new mexico residents. If you would like specific information on your individual account, we encourage you to create an online account on peras selfservice website known as rio. An extremely low floor elf vehicle, the new bookmobile has a ramp and shallow steps to allow access to a range of physical abilities ranging from walkers to wheelchairs. The mexperience guides to retirement in mexico provide a comprehensive overview and summary of the issues and considerations you need to take into account when considering a retirement in mexico. Mobile services handbook april 2008 american library association. Dec 21, 2018 a patron at luna recently took a job running a ranch. My first college roommate, claire hudson from house, said she remembered exactly how the bookmobile smelled on those hot summer afternoons. Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members its free and quick. State library sends two new bookmobiles into rural new mexico. Rural bookmobile east is a free library and information service that provides books, magazines, newspapers, and audiovisual materials on all kinds of subjects to the rural communities of eastern and southeastern new mexico. Many of these materials can be requested by your library through interlibrary loan. The department of cultural affairs familypass, a partnership with local libraries throughout new mexico, provides free admission up to 6 people to 15 state museums and historic sites.
This letter states that the retiree returning to the classroom will be responsible for making their own individual contributions to the new mexico educational retirement fund and to contact nmerb directly to determine the required amount. Find me at, visit my gallery, natasha santa fe, at 403. Retire retirement to new mexico albuquerque, las cruces. Norma has over 20 years of financial management experience in banking and higher education. In rural areas of new mexico, a mobile library makes monthly deliveries to patrons, offering a vital resource where public and school libraries either dont exist or. The launching of the san diego public librarys bookmobile on sept. There are a number of perks to retiring in new mexico. Check the route schedule to determine which route the bookmobile is running route 1 in green, route 2 in blue on any given week. Dec 24, 2014 but why wed like to retire in las cruces, new mexico is its laid back culture, the arts scene, the weather and the outdoor opportunities.
The bookmobile had been scheduled for retirement in 1989 but money was never appropriated. New mexico state library, rural bookmobile west facebook. She has seven years of financial management experience in state government. Have you ever imagined having that long awaited novel or a favorite classic delivered to. Del webbs other 55 and older community in the albuquerque area at alegria took 8 years to sell. Once there, marks met the northwestern regional library bookmobile, selected the books he needed, and flew back. Box canyon is located approximately five miles west of socorro off us 60. Bookmobile maintenance schedule by michael swendrowski svs. Bookmobile releases new schedule sanpete county news. New mexico state library, state library, new mexico, libraries, library. In addition to overseeing the cattle and horses, the job requires raising bees. He requested information from the bookmobile on this subject. New mexico book association is a tax exempt organization located in santa fe, new mexico. There are over 4100 registered customers with the bookmobile program.
Suggestions for ribbon cuttings for new bookmobile by helga spotts ccpl. I was hoping it would include specific retirement communities in different areas of new mexico not just descriptions of the areas. Often mentioned in the lists of best places to retire, aarp listed las cruces as one of its dream towns for retirement. Bookmobile east schedule bookmobile east current schedule details last updated on 30 march 2020. Its the last stop of the day for rural bookmobile west. Summer afternoons at the bookmobile i love new mexico blog. Each bookmobile carries up to 4,000 volumes and makes a monthly route of regularly scheduled stops in the rural communities in its region.
Experience life well led with del webb new homes in new mexico. Some forums can only be seen by registered members. The new mexico state library has many current subscriptions to local new mexico newspapers and holds thousands of rolls of microfilm for new mexico newspapers dating from the territorial period of the 1850s to the present. Find your best new mexico active adult communities here. If youre familiar with other del webb communities youll be surprised to learn that mirehaven has only 540 home sites, and theyre sure to sell fast. With a national network of handselected real estate experts, plus comprehensive information, unbiased content, and onthego insight about thousands of communities across the country, were a trusted resource paving the way from here to home. Alamogordo is home to holloman air force base and new mexico state university. New mexico state library, rural bookmobile northeast, cimarron, nm. Box canyon recreation area visit socorro new mexico. Sanpete county bookmobile schedules for the 201415 year for the sanpete area are as follows. Bookmobile staff perceptions on bookmobile service. A complete guide to retiring in new mexico by james burbank online at alibris. New mexico retirement guide new mexico best places to. This page points to some useful additional resources that will help you to begin the indepth research which you should carry out before planning a move for living and retirement in mexico.
The new mexico state library subscribes to dozens of electronic resource collections that are unavailable for free elsewhere on the. There are also plenty of opportunities for camping, hiking, and fishing. The bookmobile service will notify patrons of any cancellations or changes in dates. Bookmobile east normally travels the first, second, and third weeks of. Oct 16, 2010 this edition features new web site addresses to further assist retirees. New mexico state library bookmobile i love new mexico blog. If youre looking for the lifestyle you desire, turn to our retirement community in new mexico. Jan, 2010 although we lived on a farm in rural new mexico in the sixties, we spent hours every day exploring the world by reading everything we could get our hands on. New mexico retirement communities retire in new mexico.
A patron at luna recently took a job running a ranch. Tribal libraries program of the new mexico state library. The new mexico state library bought two new bookmobiles last month to serve rural areas. Aug, 2014 if you are retired military, you just might want to retire in alamogordo, new mexico. Rural bookmobile west schedule april, may, and june 2020. But why wed like to retire in las cruces, new mexico is its laid back culture, the arts scene, the weather and the outdoor opportunities.
This organization has been in operation for 22 years, which makes it slightly older than other nonprofits in the state. Sep 02, 20 starting in 1963, winston marks routinely flew 90 miles from the tinian trading post that he managed in new mexico located in the isolated checkerboard region of the state to the town of farmington, new mexico. Check the route listing for a stop near your location or find a stop number and find that number on the interactive map. There is more to new mexico than arid desert terrain, and texmex cuisine especially for boomers, and retirees who may find the land of enchantment the ideal destination to spend their golden years. Bookmobile west normally travels the first, second, and third weeks of the month. The new mexico state library bookmobile service has a variable monthly schedule and we will update this from time to time. Rural bookmobile west schedule january, february, and march 2020. The citys 2000 population placed it 35th among municipalities and its metropolitan population sixtysecond among 280.
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