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Saturday, March 29, 2008 Donations are sought for troopsCurrently, there are 12 New Mexicans in Afghanistan The Socorro County Farm and Livestock Bureau is looking for donations of goods to fill packages for the military. Dan Kloss, bureau president and Terry Towner, chairman of the women's committee are spearheading the effort. "We understand that our troops in Iraq are doing OK, but the troops in Afghanistan could use a morale boost," said Kloss. Kloss said there are 12 New Mexicans in Afghanistan at the moment, but that is always subject to change. The packages the bureau will put together go to units, not to individuals. Towner said they are hoping to get schools, business and churches involved, as well as individuals. New Mexico National Guard 1st Sgt. Jason Riley with the Army Range Sustainment Integration Council provided the bureau with a list of suggested items the soldiers need or want. The following is the list he sent, with comments included.
Towner said the bureau will need the items no later than June 1. The packages will be shipped through Fort Bliss on a military hop. The bureau hopes to get the packages to Afghanistan by the 4th of July. Kloss said they are requesting non-perishable goods in non-breakable containers. He said notes and letters from everyone to all the soldiers would be appreciated and will be added to the packages. "We want to give our troops in Afghanistan a morale boost," he said. People who want to make up their own packages may do so if the packages are small enough and easy to handle. Otherwise, he said, they will be doing the packing. All donations should be dropped off at the Farm Bureau Insurance Office, at 828 California St. For more information, call Kloss at 575-835-2423, or Towner at 575-835-3351.
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