FRED & CHARLENE TURNER (Nominated by Jeff Parness) THE MCKINLEY COUNTY COURTHOUSE May 19, 2011 In September 2008, Fred and Charlene Turner drove from Moriarity, New Mexico to Greensburg, Kansas when they heard that The New York Says Thank You Foundation was going to help rebuild a 4-H barn destroyed in the tornado that leveled more »
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Harry Mendoza, Gallup
HARRY MENDOZA (Nominated by Gerry Herrera) THE MCKINLEY COUNTY COURTHOUSE May 19, 2011 Harry Mendoza is a decorated Korean War Veteran, recipient of the Bronze Star, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, US Presidential Unit Citation, Korean Service Medal, and 5 Bronze Battle Stars. He has served as Gallup Mayor 2007 – 2011, 10 years as McKinley County more »
Howard Vigil, Gallup
HOWARD VIGIL (Nominated by Lisa Vigil) THE MCKINLEY COUNTY COURTHOUSE May 19, 2011 My dad, Howard Vigil, is a military veteran who served in the Army during the Korean Conflict back in 1952-1953; his service for his country was dedicated and unconditional. He was stationed in Norfolk, VA and was sent to the Yucca Flats more »
Kevin Sweeney, Gallup
KEVIN SWEENEY, MD (Nominated by Gary Vaughn, MD) THE MCKINLEY COUNTY COURTHOUSE May 19, 2011 Physicians in general tend to be selfless individuals who are willing to give their time and energy to improve the health and well being of their patients and their community. However, Kevin Sweeney MD takes this to a level I more »
