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 Nikki Smith at Press Conference in Santa Fe, NM A new non-profit foundation, Artists Against Drunk Driving, is being formed. It is the dream child of local Aztec artist, Nikki Smith, who will insure a portrait is painted of each victim killed by a drunk driver in New Mexico from 2006 forward. Other artists who wish to participate will help her fulfill her dream. Mothers Against Drunk Driving, MADD, is helping coordinate this effort which will become a national organization with a chapter in each state. The portraits will be hung in the Aztec Chamber of Commerce until the collection outgrows the wall space at which time a gallery in Aztec will be procured. The plans for the portraits include touring the state and hanging in the Round House during the Legislative Session each year. At the end of the year portraits will be presented to the surviving family members free of charge.Founder and President, Nikki Smith, has been invited to Santa Fe on January 18 where a press release at the Round House will unveil the program and the first portrait, Ty Waybourn, an Aztec youth killed by a drunk driver in November 2003.
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These wonderful businesses are sponsoring Artists Against Drunk Driving through their financial and material support. Please do your business with them so that they can continue to support us!
Aztec Chamber of Commerce
Bearcat Drilling
Faver's Homes
Wal-Art Gallery
Garrison Graphics
Golden Corral
The Graphic Designer
Neil Agency Auctioneers
Outlaw Oilfield Services
?Spare Rib BBQ
Art House of Durango
Aztec News Talon
Citizens Bank
Freight Direct Furniture
Debi Hunsicker
Finish Line Graphics
Majestic Media
Pepsi Cola Bottling Group
San Juan Reproduction
San Juan Media
Youth In Action
Zip & Ship
American Linen Supply
Aztec Restaurant
Bloomfield Florist
Cascade Bottle Water
Main Street Bistro
Oliver's Restaurant
Village Inn
Rubio's Restaurant
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