Happy Holidays

Best wishes to our co-op members and families for health and happiness in the coming year. From New Mexico's Rural Electric Cooperatives: Central New Mexico Electric, Mountainair Central Valley Electric, Artesia Columbus Electric, Deming Continental Divide Electric, Grants Farmers' Electric, Clovis Lea County Electric, Lovington Mora-San Miguel Electric, Mora Northern Río Arriba, Chama Otero County Electric, Cloudcroft Roosevelt County Electric, Portales Sierra Electric, Elephant Butte Socorro Electric, Socorro Southwestern Electric, Clayton Springer Electric, Springer Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Westminster, CO Western Farmers Electric Cooperative, Anadarko, OK New Mexico Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Santa Fe

The Lineman's Christmas Eve By Kevin Hughes

‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring ‘cause the power was out.

How could this happen? What trouble could be? The house is all dark, even the lights on the tree.

The lineman’s asleep all cozy and warm, his power apparently was spared by the storm.

Deep into slumber, but soon to awake, ‘cause a tree on the line has caused it to break.

The calls swamp, the office “MY POWER IS OUT! Get them here quickly because I carry clout.”

The dispatcher calls and with a hint of despair, he informs the lineman the lines need repair.

In three or four hours, the trouble is found, you see the road didn’t pass where the tree went down.

After walking through snow and fighting the storm, the line is now clear and the power is on.

And now it’s the morning, the kids shout with glee and their eyes shine as bright as the lights on the tree.

The lineman goes home now, as tired as can be. The storm just ignored. It was his Christmas Eve. He’s not asking for praise or for you to applaud, ‘cause according to him, it’s just part of the job.

But please just remember, as you pick up the horn, and you call to the office, he may be out in the storm.

The first Christmas postage stamp

The United States Post Office Department issued its first Christmas stamp in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania on November 1, 1962.

Postmaster General J. Edward Day announced at the stamp dedication ceremony the stamp would be the first in a series of Christmas stamps. The red and green 4-cent stamps featured a wreath, two candles, and the words “Christmas 1962.”

The initial printing of the stamp, 350 million copies, immediately sold out, and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing worked round the clock to print more. By the end of 1962, 1 billion stamps had been printed and distributed.

Santa Tracker

Where's Santa! Beginning December 1, visit www.noradsanta.org to track Santa and his reindeer

Poinsettia Tip Touch the soil surface before watering. If it’s slightly moist, hold off a while… but don’t let it dry out too much either.

Fun Holiday Town Names

It’s that time of year again! The excitement of the yearend holidays is everywhere. In these communities with holiday theme names, it is holiday time all year! • Angel Fire, NM • Noel, MO • North Pole, AK • Advent, WV • Thanksgiving, MD Poinsettia Park, FL Holiday Lakes, TX Christmas City, UT Angel City, TX Jollyville, TX Tannenbaum, AR Reindeer, MO Faith, MN Christmas, MI Santa Claus, AZ Eggnog, UT Deck The Halls, PA Star, NC Mistletoe, KY Blitzen, OR Comet, NC Dasher, GA Donner, CA Donner, LA Vixen, LA Rudolph, OH And many more…

Legislative Almanac: Your Guide to New Mexico's Legislators

The guide to New Mexico’s senators and representatives who represent you, and much more useful information. Hard copies of the 2021 Legislative Almanac will be available mid-January 2021. You may also download the smart app to your smart device from any of the two app stores. Search for: NMRECA Legislative Almanac.

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