COPE Open House in Alamogordo, New Mexico

Thursday, October 12, 2017

The Center Of Protective Environment (COPE) held an Open House for the residents of Otero and Lincoln Counties in Alamogordo, New Mexico on Thursday, October 12, 2017 from 2:00 to 4:00PM. Delicious refreshments were provided by the COPE Board of Directors as well as tours of the new improved offices of the organization.

The Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce orchestrated a ribbon cutting ceremony with COPE Executive Director Kay Gomolak handily wielding the scissors.

Mayor Richard Boss read a proclamation issued by the city to COPE. Kay gave an interesting short history of the organization of how it started and how it arrived to this point.

Glenda Mendoza, board member

Board Members Linda Carr and Judy Pingle. Judy was the original founder of COPE

Board Member Carla Kerr

Teresa Ham, Producer and Director of the COPE annual fundraiser concert with Executive Director Kay Gomolak

President Jerold Wiley of the COPE Board of Directors

Rebecca Williams is secretary of the Ruidoso Satellite office of COPE

Angela Randall, Volunteer Coordinator of Thrive in Alamogordo

COPE Board Vice President Carol Teweleit talking with current COPE Secretary/past President Sheila Harrison

An attendee talking with City Commissioner Nadia Sikes

Kim Boss makes a point to her husband, Mayor Boss, while Reverend James Forney looks on

COPE Board Member and Treasurer Reverend James Forney

The ever lovely Teresa Ham

Executive Director Kay Gomolak cutting the ribbon

Kay receives a plant and a certificate from the Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce

Kay relating the history of COPE to the group

Judy Pingel, COPE founder, adds her thoughts and information on COPE

Kay's daughter from Las Cruces, NM also photographed the event

Alamogordo Mayor Richard Boss reading the Official Proclamation

Kay, receiving the Proclamation from Mayor Boss

Everyone held hands as Reverend Forney prayed for the continued success of COPE

Carla with the Alamogordo Daily News writer and photographer Tara Melton

This was a lovely event and well attended by the citizens of Alamogordo. The food was plentiful and delicious. Thanks to Douglas A. Kerr, Photography for the event photos.

This is all I have to say for now.

Mayor Richard Boss Declares April 8, 2016 Stephen DuBois Day in Alamogordo, New Mexico

April 8, 2016

Many citizens gathered to honor Stephen "Doc" DuBois on his 95th birthday, April 8, 2016 at the Alamogordo City Hall where Mayor Richard Boss read a proclamation officially declaring this day to be Alamogordo Stephen DuBois Day.

"Doc" as he is affectionately known by all is a Pearl Harbor survivor as well as a veteran of several conflicts in the military. He lives with his daughter, Stephanie DuBois, in Tularosa, New Mexico where they maintain a dog grooming business, are on the Board of Directors of the Red Brick School House project, and are dedicated Democrats, attending many if not most of the Democratic Party of Otero County meetings in Alamogordo. He has been a member of the State Central Committee for the State of New Mexico's Democratic Party for years. Doc has also volunteered his time, talents and expertise to the Health Clinic in Tularosa, the Planning and Zoning Committee for both Otero County and Tularosa and was instrumental in bringing the VA Clinic to the community. He is a lifetime member of the VFW and the Marine Corps League.

Military Color Guard

Honoree Stephen "Doc" DuBois

Gloria and Tony Marie

Doc DuBois being greeted by one of his many friends with Nadia Sikes standing by

Mayor Boss reading the official proclamation

Mayor Boss presenting the proclamation to Doc DuBois

Warren G. Booker, Commander VFW Post 7686, Alamogordo, New Mexico

Doc showing his proclamation

Carla Kerr congratulating Doc on his honor

A representative from Holloman AFB congratulates Doc

Doc, surrounded by members of the Marine Corps League

Tara Melton, Reporter and Photographer for The Alamogordo Daily News

L to R: Commander Booker,  Stephen "Doc" DuBois and his daughter, Stephanie DuBois

Doc with Nadia and Stephanie

Carla Kerr, Doc DuBois and Stephanie DuBois

Doc DuBois, Stephanie and another well-wisher from the Marine Corps League

Stephen DuBois Day was a grand affair and he seemed to thoroughly enjoy the whole event. Mayor Boss said he thought the entire country should honor him and we certainly concur.

Thanks to Douglas A. Kerr, Photography for the fine pictures.

This is all I have to say for now.