Veterans Boulevard christened Friday

Veterans, families, public officials and supporters gather near the new sign designating a county road as Veterans Boulevard following christening ceremonies Friday morning.

Photos by Sylvia Lobato
Conejos County Commissioner Mitch Jarvies addresses a crowd of some 100 persons during ceremonies christening the new Veterans Boulevard. He reported that he and Commissioner John Sandoval, pictured at right agreed that the county would pay the water bill for trees that would eventually line the road. The town of Antonito donated the taps connecting the project to municipal water.

Father Sergio from Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church offers the christening prayer.