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Western New Mexico University held their hybrid commencement at 2pm today.
Former Regent Chair Jerry A. Walz and Former Senator John Arthur Smith were conferred their honorary doctorates along with the more than 250 graduates making up the Western New Mexico University class of 2021. The event was streamed live on Facebook. Special acknowledgement is extended to Keirston Bloomfield graduated with her associates degree in liberal arts even before she graduated from high school. She will graduate from Silver High on May 20
th. Congratulations to Keirston on her dedication and accomplishment.
Dashcam Footage from Fatal Shooting of Officer Darian Jarrott
[ Editor’s note: Stops on major highways are very dangerous. There are usually no witnesses around, or anyone that can even hear the shots and know where they came from.
As Gordon can tell you, in a close distance shootout, especially with well trained people, whoever draws first wins 99% of the time. Survival rests not only on how quick your own draw is, but in spotting a giveaway sign that the other guy is about to pull so you get some adrenalin flowing.
And then there is the not inexpensive prep of bearing the cost of blowing through 500 rounds on the practice range regularly to keep your skills and confidence up that you have the speed, and the first shot will be on the mark so you are not rattled in a bad siuation.
Loved ones say final goodbyes to NMSP Officer Darian Jarrott Never seems fair to have someone taken away so early. You just think about his smile. You think about his attitude, never leaves you Luther Mata, Jarrott s cousin, said. Share Updated: 9:13 PM MST Feb 12, 2021
Loved ones say final goodbyes to NMSP Officer Darian Jarrott Never seems fair to have someone taken away so early. You just think about his smile. You think about his attitude, never leaves you Luther Mata, Jarrott s cousin, said. Share Updated: 9:13 PM MST Feb 12, 2021
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Show Transcript PARISH WHERE A PRIVATE MASS IS BEING HELD FOR THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF OFFICER DARIEN JARRETT, THE PEOPLE WHO KNEW HIM SAY HE MAY BE GONE, BUT HIS IMPACT LIVES ON. NEVER SEEN FAIR FOR SOMEBODY TO GET TAKEN AWAY SO EARLY LUTHER. MOD YOU JUST THINK ABOUT HIS SMILE THINK ABOUT HIS ATTITUDE? NEVER LEAVES YOU LOVED ONES AND FELLOW STATE POLICE OFFICERS CAME TO PAY THEIR RESPECTS T
Fallen NMSP Officer Darian Jarrott laid to rest in Lordsburg
LORDSBURG, New Mexico Officers across New Mexico mourned a fallen brother on Friday afternoon in Lordsburg.
A private funeral service was held for slain New Mexico State Police Officer Darian Jarrott at Lordsburg High School Football Field, where he once a star player for the Mavericks.
In addition to family members, approximately 300 NMSP officers attended. Darian never feared anything and always gave it his all, Officer Marco Valle said. He was the kind of person you wanted by your side in case something went wrong.”
Valle also read words from Jarrott s sister during the funeral.