Joe Padilla, KLCB administrator (Deming) - With strong community support and productive relationships with other agencies, Keep Luna County Beautiful has continued its streak of national recognition.
In January, the program will be recognized for its litter prevention efforts by Keep America Beautiful.
Luna County is one of only three programs in New Mexico slated to be recognized. Central New Mexico Community College and Tularosa are the other agencies in NM to be awarded.
Joe Padilla, KLCB administrator said, “This award would not have been possible without the contributions of private citizens and other public agencies,” “There’s still work to be done, because unfortunately there are still people littering, but recognition like this shows we are moving in the right direction.”
Throughout fiscal year 2015 (July 2014 through June 2015), over 1,250 volunteers contributed nearly 6,300 volunteer hours to help make the program a success. During that year, KLCB collected 124,780 pounds of litter, debris and bulky waste from roadsides and property throughout the county.
Additionally, the program cleaned and beautified 110 miles of streets, roads and highways.
And twice a year, community members come together for “Toss No Mas” cleanups that target the worst of roadside littering.
The program also plays an important role in funding local volunteer programs, which can apply to be paid a stipend to pick up trash around the area. Local groups were paid nearly $20,000 in stipends for their cleaning and beautification efforts throughout FY15.
For more information about KLCB, or to get involved, contact Padilla at (575) 543-6625.
In January, the program will be recognized for its litter prevention efforts by Keep America Beautiful.
Luna County is one of only three programs in New Mexico slated to be recognized. Central New Mexico Community College and Tularosa are the other agencies in NM to be awarded.
Joe Padilla, KLCB administrator said, “This award would not have been possible without the contributions of private citizens and other public agencies,” “There’s still work to be done, because unfortunately there are still people littering, but recognition like this shows we are moving in the right direction.”
Throughout fiscal year 2015 (July 2014 through June 2015), over 1,250 volunteers contributed nearly 6,300 volunteer hours to help make the program a success. During that year, KLCB collected 124,780 pounds of litter, debris and bulky waste from roadsides and property throughout the county.
Additionally, the program cleaned and beautified 110 miles of streets, roads and highways.
And twice a year, community members come together for “Toss No Mas” cleanups that target the worst of roadside littering.
The program also plays an important role in funding local volunteer programs, which can apply to be paid a stipend to pick up trash around the area. Local groups were paid nearly $20,000 in stipends for their cleaning and beautification efforts throughout FY15.
For more information about KLCB, or to get involved, contact Padilla at (575) 543-6625.
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