San Ignacio Fiesta celebrated 115 years and we thank everyone who joined us and who helped to make it possible. Congratulations to the parade grand prize winner, the Class of 1975 Reunion, and to our San Ignacio Fiesta Queen Christianne Valdez and attendants Lainey Espinosa and Reyna Cruz.
Thank you to the parade participants but especially to the following merchants: Piñon Liquors, El Dorado, Ignacio Auto Body, Dancing Spirit and El Amigo. These businesses graciously donated to the parade, making cash prizes possible. A world of thanks to our raffle prize donors: Dixie Melton, Betty Jo Quintana, Barbara Valdez and the Silva family, Gary and Betty Wiley, Oscar Cosio, Marie Valdez, Geoff McCoy, American Legion, Marcelino and Josie Archuleta, Melvin Archuleta, Angelica Lucero, Marcella's Gifts, Tony and Selina Gallero, Felix Archuleta, Wes and Stephanie Vigil, Nanette Yocum, Garnet Olguin and Arlene Rea.
Special thanks to Town of Ignacio employees, Southern Ute Veterans Color Guard, St. Ignatius Carmelitas, St. Peter St. Rosa Carmelitas, Sky Ute Casino, Big O Production, Jumping Bean Jump Houses, Los Pinos Knights of Columbus, SUCAP, Naomi Russell, IHS girls soccer team, Gene and Sheri Gurule, Ignacio Community Library, Spanish Connection, Los Mitotitos and our parade judges - Magdalena Quintana, Chandel Gomez, Darlene Frost, Alison deKay and Cory Richards.
We truly appreciate everyone who helped sell raffle tickets, especially the 2015 royalty and royalty director, Marie Valdez, and St. Ignatius parishioners.
Special thanks to the faithful donors and volunteers: Marty Kay Hutton, Dede Cordova, Kathleen Threadgill, Ophelia Fonseca, Curtis and Carmen Miller, Lydia Silva, Margaret Boughan, Jim Threadgill, Louis Martinez, Eppie and Trish Quintana, Oscar and Gina Cosio, Tom Atencio, Connie Herrera, Balty Quintana, Yolanda Duran, Dorothea Valdez, Tom and Margaret Manzanares, and Ray and Pebs deKay.
Last but not least, we appreciate those of you who helped with the dinner, set up and clean up.
Thank you and we hope to see everyone again next year.
San Ignacio Fiesta committee
