Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
The Dauenhauer siblings have a moment with Santa during the Santa Day event at the Brown Memorial on Satuday, Dec. 9. More than 130 youth and their families attended. The event is organized by the New Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce and the New Rockford Lions Club and is run by volunteers.
Cruise Thomas helps kindergartner Axel Rue decorate his gingerbread house while Axel's mom, Hannah, watches.
Deputy Roberto Cantu peruses the toy isle at Do it Best with two young shoppers.
Andrew Presnell and Connie Ystaas watch as Luke Greiner plays Christmas skee ball during Santa Day.
Two young girls stole the show during the Sing Along, dancing and singing to all the fun holiday songs to the delight of all in attendance.
This past week there were plenty of opportunities for kids and their families to partake in some holiday fun. Annual events included Kindergarten Gingerbread Day on Dec. 8, Santa Day on Dec. 9 and Shop with the Sheriff on Dec. 11. Here are a few scenes from the festivities.
On Monday, Dec. 11, the Eddy County Sheriff's Office once again put on their annual "Shop with the Sheriff" event.
Every year, Eddy County Sheriff Paul Lies and his deputies escort the kids around town in their police trucks and cruisers, stopping at local businesses, where the kids can select from a fantastic selection of Christmas toys and goodies in New Rockford.
On Saturday, Dec. 9, residents of the Lutheran Home of the Good Shephard welcomed area youth and community members for the Community Christmas Sing-Along.
The group got together at the Vance Anderson Hall and spread their holiday spirit with classic Christmas tunes.
