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From left: El Paso, Texas Division 22 Member A.J. Morris; Tucumcari, N.M. Division 588 member Ken Boyd; and Division 588 Local Chairman R.P. Du Yore.
BLE President Clarence Monin delivers a speech during opening ceremonies.
Wayne Smith, first vice-chairman of the New Mexico State Legislative Board, tells members to use their heads when lobbying Congress.
Ken Kroeger runs a last-minute sound system check prior to the "Margaritaville" reception Wednesday evening.
Thursday night dinner entertainment at the Guest Ranch was provided by Country-Western duo Bill Martin and Laura Santi.
Texas State Legislative Board Chairman Raymond Holmes serves as a guest auctioneer as he auctions off a set of BLE luggage Saturday evening.
Members take time out to enjoy a hay ride Thursday night during dinner at the La Tierra Linda Guest Ranch.
BLE Vice-President William Walpert, seated, works through a computer problem during the local chairman training workshop. Standing, from left, is Coordinator of the Education & Training Department Larry James, and Division 446 (Gallup, N.M.) Local Chairman Pat Lynch.
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