The team of highly trained machinists at Hand Precision Machining, Inc. (HPM) gathered Monday for an appreciation lunch hosted by the United Way of Northern New Mexico (UWNNM). The special event was a way to thank HPM for designing, fabricating and donating a beautiful new thermometer, 6 feet tall and 2 feet wide, to the non-profit to share with the community during its annual giving campaign. A number of the employees worked on various aspects of creating the thermometer. Gathered Monday from left, David Biven, Neil Baker, Alex Hand, Clay Dunn, Stephen Porto, David Golubosky, Maria Dominguez, Warren Franco, Forest Pinchbeck, UWNNM Executive Director Monica Griego and Steven Hand. Not pictured, UWNNM Board Vice President Carol A. Clark. Family owned and operated since 1993, HPM is at 127 East Gate Dr. Call 505.662-9001 or visit www.handprecision.com. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com