Photos by Mary Alice Murphy

Rhonda Billings honors Christine Starr as Republican of the Year 2023

At an annual banquet held on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at the Santa Clara Armory, the Grant County Republican Party heard from candidates for various positions including for.local positions, state officials and U.S. Congress

The featured speakers were Former Congresswoman, running again for Congressional District 2, and former District 38 State Representative Rebecca Dow.

The highlight of the evening, other than the good food, catered by Dickey's of Deming, came when party representative Rhonda Billings announced the Republican of the Year, Christine Starr, and then recognized Cyndi Donovan for organization the event. 

Rhonda Billings, at right, recognizes Cyndi Donovan, at left, for all the work she put in organizing the evening's event.