Los Alamos County Technical Support Specialist Matthew Valdez, center, celebrates his retirement with Nina Fresquez, Wayne Kohlrust and many other friends and colleagus at his farewell party Thursday afternoon at the Municipal Building. Valdez celebrates 21 years working for Los Alamos County and most recently worked in the County’s records department. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Matthew Valdez and his father, Ruben Valdez who retired from Los Alamos County 25 years ago. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Matthew Valdez’ mother Juanita Valdez and Los Alamos County Custodian of Records Barb Ricci. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Matthew Valdez with his wife Sadie and grandson Rick at his retirement party celebrating 21 years with Los Alamos County. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Tracey Alarid, Sadie Valdez and Joe D’Anna. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Brian Aragon, Matthew Valdez and Shirley Huber. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Sadie Valdez and James Alarid, deputy utility manager – engineering division. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Leah Fraser and John Roig. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Retirement cake for Matthew Valdez. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com