I was born in Silver City, New Mexico in 1947, two years after the end of World War II. My parents were two remarkable people; both were respected leaders in the community, both in their own ways, and role models for me. I attended the...
Four years after moving to Las Cruces in 2001, Bruce retired from a consulting career of installing business computing applications at companies across the US and in Europe and training people how to use them. Desiring to give back to his newly adopted hometown, Bruce...
Michael W. Lilley is a retired attorney who was in private practice in Las Cruces for almost 40 years. He has served on the boards of many non-profit and professional organizations, including Southwest Environmental Center, Las Cruces Running Club, New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association, New...
I was born and lived 24 years in Washington State. I have been a NM resident for 46 years (married 43 years; widowed in 2019). My family is the center of my life. I graduated from NMSU with a master’s degree and worked as a Speech-Language...
Sam was born and raised in the Mesilla Valley and currently resides south of Mesilla. After graduating from New Mexico State University, Sam moved to Albuquerque and went to work at the New Mexico State Fair. Sam served as the Fair Manager under three governors...
Wittara was born in Thailand. She tells us they do not have middle names because their last names are so long. But, they do have nick names. Wittara’s nick name is Tip. Wittara earned a bachelor degree in Business Management from University of Louisiana in Lafayette...
I received my BS from NMSU and my MA from Western New Mexico University. I served in the United States Army, active and Reserves for 30 years, retiring as a Colonel. My teaching career expanded over 30 years as a Mathematics teacher in Silver City...
Herb is married to the former Lorraine Romero and they have 4 children. Additionally, they have 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. Herb was born in El Paso, Texas and raised in Las Cruces. He attended New Mexico State University, earning a Bachelors’ degree in Elementary...