From left are Sgt. James Cruzan, Brake handing a bag of cookies to Sgt. Joseph Arredondo, Betsy Evatt and Pastor Mike Brunk.(Photo by Mary Alice Murphy)

Representatives of the First United Methodist Church in Silver City have made the decision to recognize the Silver City police, Grant County sheriff's personnel and Silver City firefighters each month with cookies and pizza.

"We are challenging other churches to get on board with the effort," Linda Brake said.