May 2021

University foundation has new board

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Continuing a saga that started in late March, Sul Ross State University Foundation board members recently resigned, and were quickly replaced. University President Pete Gallego’s Chief of Staff Mike Pacheco told the Avalanche the foundation would carry on as it had, but with a new board of directors.
Rick Stephens

Council cans Zimmer and Salas

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Fireworks came early this year at Alpine’s May 18 city council meeting, and freshman council member Judy Stokes lit the fuse. By the end of the evening, City Manager Erik Zimmer and City Secretary Cynthia Salas had been terminated, and City Attorney Sandy Wilson had resigned.
Erik Zimmer

Fightin’ Buck proud

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Alpine High School Class of 2021 senior Zaydrien Alaniz and Fightin’ Buck proudly parade through Alpine on May 15 during the 2021 Senior Parents Car parade celebrating the graduating seniors. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill
Fightin’ Buck proud