Valenzuela Earns Safety Award

Charles T. Pinson, Jr.

Central Valley Electric Cooperative congratulates Ben Valenzuela, a journeyman/lineman, for being recognized by his peers with the Long Rope Safety Award.

Ben has worked at CVE for nine years, recently taking a new position working on a bucket truck and once again rising to the challenge. His peers describe him as dependable and willing to help wherever needed.

"Ben is a hard worker, has a mind for safety, and always has a smile on his face," a colleague said.

The Long Rope Safety Award is dedicated to all linemen in New Mexico who have been killed or injured on the job. It is presented to individuals with positive attitudes toward training, communication, safe work habits and who also demonstrates a culture of safety in a challenging industry.

The employees, management, and board of trustees at CVE congratulate Ben Valenzuela for being a leader in safety.

Board of Trustees

President

Charles G. Wagner, Jr.

North of Roswell, District 

Vice President

Michael Bennett, Hope, District 

Secretary-Treasurer

Wesley R. Pilley

Dexter/Hagerman, District 

Larry Benedict

South of Roswell, District 

Jason Ciempa

Loco Hills, District 

Rusty Gwynne

Artesia/Lakewood, District 

Steve Spence

Cottonwood, District 

Board Meeting

The Board of Trustees meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at  a.m. at CVE.

CVE is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Trip of a Lifetime

In June, Central Valley Electric Cooperative sent Mercedes Levario and Sarah Phillip, from Dexter High School, on an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., for the Government-In-Action Youth Tour.

Mercedes and Sarah join 37 other students from around New Mexico and six chaperons in Santa Fe for a tour of the state capital. The group then traveled to Washington, D.C., and their week long adventure began.

Students toured sites like Mt. Vernon, the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, and more. They toured the Capital and met with staff members from New Mexico's members of Congress. They also visited the Holocaust Museum, various Smithsonian Museums, and got to go to a Major League Baseball game.

"My Youth Tour experience was unimaginable. I met new people, saw new things, and traveled out of New Mexico for the rst time. ank you so much, CVE, for choosing me for this trip; I appreciate it. is trip opened new possibilities for my life and what I want to do in the future. ank you."

-Mercedes Levario

For more on Mercedes and Sarah's trip, go to www.cvecoop.org

" is trip can only be summed up as one thing, a once-in-a-lifetime trip that I will never forget. Many friends were made, and experiences were had. ank you, CVE, for the opportunity to represent you along with representing the Land of Enchantment. anks."

-Sarah Phillips