AJ’s November coloring contest takes place from November 28th to December 5th. Entries must be mailed or delivered to the Albuquerque Journal office, 7777 Jefferson St NE Albuquerque NM 87109, and received by December 9th. Entrants must include their Name, Age, School, and contact information. One entry per person, please.
Rules:
Five categories for the competition:
- Ages 8 and under (a bike) – provided by Fat Tire
- Ages 9 to 11 (a bike) – provided by Fat Tire
- Ages 12 to 14 (a larger bike) – provided by Fat Tire
- Ages 15 to 17 (a larger bike) – provided by Fat Tire
- Ages 18+ Adult Category (an iPad and ABQ Journal Gift Bag) – provided by APC
The picture may not be duplicated, and only original newsprint will be accepted. Entries must be received at the Albuquerque Journal office by 10AM on December 9th, judging will be held at noon on December 13th.
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