Grant County Day at the legislative session in Santa Fe took place Jan. 30. Many residents, officials, WNMU students and personnel, in addition to the Silver City-Grant County Prospectors could be found roaming the Round House, meeting with state officials and promoting the county's priorities. The Prospectors planned the day and drew visitors to a welcoming reception at La Fonda.
Photos Courtesy of Priscilla Lucero
Prospectors in Santa Fe 2013
Prospectors in Santa Fe 2013
Rep. W. Ken Martinez, Rep. Rodolopho "Rudy" Martinez, Sen. Howie Morales, andSen. Mary Kay Papen prepare to speak to Prospectors.
Prospectors in Santa Fe 2013
Prospector Cynthia Bettison, Silver City Mayor James Marshall, Western New Mexico University President Joe Shepard, an unidentified WNMU student, and Prospectors Julie Morales and Kim Clark listen to a speaker.
Prospectors in Santa Fe 2013
Silver Stompers entertain folks at the Round House in Santa Fe. Members, not in order, are Lucy Madrid, Dolores Trujillo, Dolores Rodriguez, Sunny Yates, Lucinda Maddox, Pauline Gomez, Millie Hollowell, Emily Roybal, Liz Miller, Sue Lake-Duester, Christina Placencio, Shiela Lashley, Sherelle Wilkerson and Priscilla Lucero
Prospectors in Santa Fe 2013
At the Prospectors reception, Sen. Howie Morales poses with Silver City Small Business Development Center Director Bruce Ashburn.
Prospectors in Santa Fe 2013
At the Prospectors Reception, Rep. Dianne Hamilton poses with Silver City SBDC Director Bruce Ashburn.
Prospectors in Santa Fe 2013
Bruce Ashburn at left, and Rep. Dianne Hamilton listen to the group, Savor from Santa Fe, serenading Hamilton with Happy Birthday.
Prospectors in Santa Fe 2013
At the Prospectors Reception, Rep. Dianne Hamilton poses with Prospector President Mike McMillan.
Prospectors in Santa Fe 2013
At the Prospectors Reception, Silver City SBDC Director Bruce Ashburnposes with Rep. Rodolpho "Rudy" Martinez.
Prospectors in Santa Fe 2013
Attending the Prospectors reception were WNMU students Marcia Molano and Chris Onda.
Prospectors in Santa Fe 2013
A group photo of the Silver Stompers, with Rep. Dianne Hamilton in red behind the. Members who performed in Santa Fe are Lucy Madrid, Dolores Trujillo, Dolores Rodriguez, Sunny Yates, Lucinda Maddox, Pauline Gomez, Millie Hollowell, Emily Roybal, Liz Miller, Sue Lake-Duester, Christina Placencio, Shiela Lashley, Sherelle Wilkerson and Priscilla Lucero