For decades, The New Mexican has kept up a holiday tradition: A series celebrating 10 outstanding volunteers that seeks to raise awareness of their important causes and promote volunteerism in Northern New Mexico.

1985

The Rev. Jim Brown, First Presbyterian Church

The Honorable Petra Maes, First Judicial District Judge

Sisters Patrick Marie and Shirley Le Blanc, Villa Therese Clinic

Margo Brace, Rape Crisis Center

Gary Bequette, law enforcement

Rep. Nick Salazar, state lawmaker

Al Sanchez, DeVargas Savings

Dan Namingha, Native American (Hopi) painter

Don Chunestudey, sculptor, teacher

1986

The Rev. George Salazar and Dan Padilla, St. John the Baptist Church

Jane and E.B. Hall, P’OAE PI Gallery

Hoyt Mutz, high school coach and counselor

David Gurulé, Santa Fe Group Homes

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