The members of the Southwest New Mexico Leadership Course announced the winners of the raffle and 50-50 fundraising efforts on Friday Afternoon at 1st Savings Bank.

With a goal of $5,500 to benefit animals in need at Puppy Dog Ranch and the Deming-Luna County Humane Society, the members raised more than $4,071.

Beverly Lynch won $580 in the 50-50. Her mother, Frances Sellers, head teller at 1st Savings Bank, had bought several tickets and put her daughter's name on them. As a surprise, Lynch who lives in California, showed up just after the drawing to surprise her mother with a visit. It was a double family surprise, with her receiving a check.  

In the raffle, Kathie Gilbertwon a $100 Walmart gift card; Terry Hall, a $100 card for dinner at the Buckhorn; Priscilla Lucero, a $50 gift card to Peppers in Deming; Olivia Britton, an auto bundle; David S. an entertainment bundle; and Joe Heidrick a beauty bundle.

In the photo below, members of the class and the recipient of the Puppy Dog Ranch check are from left, Jessica Enriquez, Jack Herndon, Natalia Marquez of Puppy Dog Ranch, Juan Ortiz, holding Bentley, Jessica Etcheverry, Cerise Grijalva and Erica Carlos.

In the photo below, members of the class and the recipient of the Deming -Luna County Humane society check are from left, Jessica Enriquez, Jack Herndon, Matt Robinson of the Deming-Luna County Humane Society, Juan Ortiz, holding Bentley, Jessica Etcheverry, Cerise Grijalva and Erica Carlos.