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CVE Now Sells Water Heaters

Need a new electric water heater? Want to convert your inefficient gas water heater to electric? Central Valley Electric Cooperative has the answers. CVE members can now buy energy efficient Marathon Water Heaters for 60% off the co-ops price. These water heaters have a lifetime tank warranty, won't rust or corrode and can last 25 years or more. Plus, Marathon water heaters work great in even the harshest well water conditions. Marathon's renowned durability eliminates the cost of buying and the cost of re-installing a new water heater every 10 years (national average). This coupled with energy savings and a 60% discount from the co-op makes owning a Marathon lower than a typical water heater.

Tank Capacity*	Energy Factor	Co-op Price	CVE Member Price**
30 Gallon	0.94	$646	$259
40 Gallon	0.94	$667	$267
50 Gallon	0.94	$704	$282
75 Gallon	0.92	$840	$336
85 Gallon	0.92	$877	$351
105 Gallon	0.92	$961	$385

*More sizes available. Ask for details.

**Ask about additional discount if you are converting from a gas water heater to an electric water heater.

Recycle CFL Bulbs

CVE will now accept your burned out CFL bulbs in the main lobby.

The following restrictions will apply - no exceptions:

• The CFL MUST be whole when delivered. No broken bulbs will be accepted.
• The CFL MUST be placed in a sealed plastic bag. CVE will provide the bag if needed.
• NO fluorescent tubes of any size will be accepted.

What should I Do If a CFL Breaks?

Because there is such a small amount of mercury in CFLs, your greatest risk is getting cut from glass shards. Research indicates that there is no immediate health risk to you or your family should a bulb break and it's cleaned up properly. You can minimize any risks by following these proper clean-up and disposal guidelines:

• Sweep up - don't vacuum - all of the glass fragments and fine particles.
• Place broken pieces in a sealed plastic bag and wipe the area with a damp paper towel to pick up an stray shards of glass or fine particles. Put the used towel in the plastic bag as well.
• If weather permits, open windows to allow the room to ventilate.

Scholarship - Education Foundation

College scholarships are awarded to active members of Central Valley Electric and their immediate family. Scholarship recipents receive $1,000 for the fall semester and $1,000 for the spring semester and recipients can receive financial assistance for up to eight semesters. Scholarships are subject to the following requirements: Eligibility:

• Available to active members receiving service from Central Valley Electric Cooperative and their immediate family.
• Scholarships are granted to attend a recognized New Mexico institution of higher education.
• Applicants must maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and be considered by the registrar to be a full-time (12 credit hours) student.
• Applicants must be of good character as evidenced by at least three letters from teachers, principals, counselors and so forth from the school or schools most recently attended.
• Applicants must demonstrate a coherent degree plan and willingness to pursue a course of higher learning.
• Economic need of the applicant will be given secondary consideration.
• Applications must be received no later than April 15th to be eligible for the fall semester. Awards will be announced within sixty days of this date.

Current recipients need to request in writing the renewal of their scholarship. A current offical transcript from the registrar must accompany this request. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of funds available and the applicants eligibility.

Scholarship Applications may be obtained by contacting our office, your high school guidance office or by clicking the link below.

Scholarship Application.pdf

Visit our office or call Mike Anderson:

Artesia/Dexter/Roswell (575) 746-3571 Hagerman (575) 752-3366

The Electric Cooperative Youth Tour

What makes electric cooperatives different from other utilities is that "giving something back to the community" is part of their business plan. Why do electric cooperatives bring high school students to Washington, D.C.? Because it is important to learn about the political process and to interact with government. Students will come home from this once in a lifetime opportunity as a better leader and with a sense that they can make a difference.
The Electric Cooperative Youth Tour has brought high school students to Washington, D.C., every June since the late 1950s. Students on the tour learn about electric cooperatives, American history, and U.S. government, and walk away with a greater understanding of their roles as citizens. If you are a dependent of a Central Valley Electric Cooperative member and a high school junior or senior and want to be part of this fun FREE week in Washington, please give us a call.

Safety Coloring Contest

Central Valley Electric Cooperative participates in the Safety Coloring Contest, sponsored in part by the New Mexico Marketing and Member Service Association. For more than 20 years, CVE has been actively teaching 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade students about electrical safety through the coloring contest.

Early in the spring semester CVE drops off the coloring sheets at elementary schools in Artesia, Dexter, Hagerman, and Lake Arthur. When the contest is over CVE employees will judge the entries and assign first, second and third place winners for each elementary school. Also, an overall winner will be picked from all of the schools. The overall winner will be entered in the statewide competition and have a chance at one of three prizes at that level. The winners will be announced at the schools before the end of the school year and prizes will be awarded to the local winners at that time.

Live Safety Demonstration

Each spring CVE goes to all 5th grade classes from Artesia to Roswell demonstrating electrical safety. This live safety demonstration shows how electricity travels through wires and what could happen if a kite hits a power line or a vehicle hits a utility pole. To have this electrical safety program demonstrated for your group or organization call Raelynn Bean or Brianna Goodloe at (575) 746-3571.

Safe Haven

Safe Haven is a program in which your local utilities work with law enforcement and emergency agencies to report possible criminal acts or dangerous incidents. The program is designed to provide assistance to citizens in the area and provide a quick way to obtain help.

Safe Haven is another way in which we can all work together in an effort to keep our communities safe places to live, work and play.

How it works: A citizen in need of help, say for example a child enroute home from school being followed by a suspicious person, can find a CVE truck with a Safe Haven bumper sticker and report the trouble. The employee can use the truck's radio to call the proper law enforcement agency. The child may then remain with the utility employee until help arrives.

CVE is pleased to be a responsible neighbor and offer this service in the area.