Editor's Note: This is the photo essay of Gov. Martinez's visit to Grant County on Thursday. A written report will follow.
Gov. Susana Martinez traveled to Grant County on Thursday, Oct. 2 for a private fundraiser, a Republican Party Meet and Greet and for the ribbon cutting of the renovated Western New Mexico University Light Hall renovation.
She joined other local and statewide candidates at the meet and greet, and Gov. Martinez cut the ribbon at the WNMU Light Hall theater.
Photos by Mary Alice Murphy
Gov. Susana Martinez Thursday visit to Grant County
Gov. Susana Martinez visits Grant County
Gov. Susana Martinez makes a point during her talk at the Republican Headquarters Meet and Greet for local and statewide candidates on Thursday.
Gov. Susana Martinez visits Grant County
Gov. Susana Martinez speaks to a standing-room only crowd at the Meet and Greet.
Gov. Susana Martinez visits Grant County
Western New Mexico University held a grand opening for the Light Hall Theater Thursday evening.
Gov. Susana Martinez visits Grant County
WNMU Regent Tony Trujillo chats with Alan Berg
Gov. Susana Martinez visits Grant County
Brian Rodriguez, project manager, and Benito Gonzales, project engineer, of Jaynes Construction worked on the Light Hall theater renovation.
Gov. Susana Martinez visits Grant County
Alan Berg, Sen. Howie Morales and Silver City Mayor Michael Morones chat and listen to the music.
Gov. Susana Martinez visits Grant County
A WNMU student jazz band provided music for the evening
Gov. Susana Martinez visits Grant County
Rep. Rodolpho "Rudy" Martinez poses by the new fountain, which is part of the patio around Light Hall.
Gov. Susana Martinez visits Grant County
WNMU President Joseph Shepard chats with Regent Chairwoman Janice Baca-Argabright and Secretary of Higher Education Jos+? Garcia
Gov. Susana Martinez visits Grant County
Gov. Susana Martinez greets President Joe Shepard. Her sister Letty stands to her left.
Gov. Susana Martinez visits Grant County
Gov. Martinez greets former Rep. Murray Ryan.
Gov. Susana Martinez visits Grant County
WNMU Marketing Director Abe Villarreal passes out popcorn before the movie.
Gov. Susana Martinez visits Grant County
Gov. Martinez, aided by student Gabby Begay and Regent Baca-Argabright cuts the ribbon.
Gov. Susana Martinez visits Grant County
President Shepard talks about the features of the newly renovated theater.
Gov. Susana Martinez visits Grant County
President Shepard presents gifts to Gov. Martinez.
