La Plata County Commissioner Brad Blake, third from left, attends a farewell reception Monday with his wife, Janelle, at the County Administration Building. Blake lost his re-election bid in November to Democratic challenger Clyde Church by 23 votes. Also pictured are Jackie Caudill, left, and Randall O’Karma, center. Blake, a Republican, served one four-year term.
La Plata County Commissioner Brad Blake, third from left, attends a farewell reception Monday with his wife, Janelle, at the County Administration Building. Blake lost his re-election bid in November to Democratic challenger Clyde Church by 23 votes. Also pictured are Jackie Caudill, left, and Randall O’Karma, center. Blake, a Republican, served one four-year term.Jonathan Romeo/Durango Herald