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On Behalf Of Santa Fe’s Children, The Kiwanis Club Of Santa Fe & Santa Fe Downtown Kiwanis Foundation Would Like To Thank The Following Business And Community Members For Their Support Of The 93rd Burning of Zozobra. #HOTTESTBURNEVER The Burning of Zozobra is the Santa Fe Kiwanis Club’s major fundraising project. The funds derived from this event are used for scholarships and other community, and international programs that benefit youth. This year’s burning is dedicated to the Youth of Santa Fe and all the Volunteers who donate their time and enthusiasm in the construction, presentation, and perpetuation of the tradition of Will Shuster’s Zozobra. IN MEMORIAM: WILL SHUSTER for your Monster, HAROLD GANS, GUS DENNINGER, and JOHN CONRON for perpetuating the tradition. To DOROTHA GOSLING and to DAVID A. ORTIZ & GRIFF DODGE whom we lost this past year. FIRST TO THE CITY AND PEOPLE OF SANTA FE! MAYOR: Javier M. Gonzales SANTA FE CITY COUNCIL: Sig Lindell, Mayor Pro Tem, Renee Villarreal: District 1, Sig Lindell: District 1, Peter N. Ives: District 2, Joseph Maestas District 2; Carmichael Dominguez, District 3, Christopher Rivera: District 3, Ronald S. Trujillo: District 4, Michael Harris: District 4 CITY MANAGER: Brian Snyder SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR: Barbara V. Lopez, SANTA FE POLICE: Chief Patrick Gallagher, Deputy Chief Mario Salbidrez, Captain Mark Lewandowski, ZOZOBRA SIZED THANK YOU TO: Sergeant Chris McCord, Sergeant Jason Patty, Lieutenant Thomas Grundler SANTA FE FIRE DEPARTMENT: Chief Erik Litzenberg, Deputy Chief Paul Babcock, FIRE MARSHAL: Rey Gonzales PARKS SUPERINTENDENT: Chris Ortiz PARKS FOREMAN: David Archuleta EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COORDINATOR: David Silver PARKS ELECTRICIAN: Mark Aragon KEEP SANTA FE BEAUTIFUL: Coordinator Gilda Montaño TOURISM SANTA FE: Executive Director Randy Randall, Director of Marketing Cynthia Delgado, Marketing Manager Joy Rice, Public Relations Manager Joanne Hudson, Social Media Coordinator Frank X. Cordero, Information Specialist Patricia Baros, Administrative Assistant Phyllis Ortiz-Hilborn, CITY OF SANTA FE TRANSIT: Thomas Martinez, Daniel Roybal CITY INFORMATION: Matt Ross, MULTIMEDIA: Joe Abeyta, Public Information and Multimedia Administrator MEOW WOLF WEBCAST PRODUCTION: Vince Kadlubek, Felix Cordova, Tristan Love, Alexandra Renzo, Ryan Thompson, Justin Wiemer, Carlos Medina, JAK Media Kendra Cooks, Austin Madrid, Jessica Hetley, Ali Ghadimi, William Pagan, Eugene “Trey” Picket III, Matthew Robak, Harrison Sim, Samuel Saloio, Courtney Sunderland NEW MEXICO RAILRUNNER: Marketing Director, Allyne Clarke KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL AND SOUTHWEST DIGNITARIES: Thank you for joining us: Immediate Past Governor Michael Iafrato and First Lady Melody Iafrato, Governor Elect Don Levine and Maple Levine, Frank and Ella Iafrato, Owen and Trish Jordahl SANTA FE FIESTA COUNCIL:PRESIDENT: Dean A. Milligan & all Council Members DON DIEGO DE VARGAS: David Monserrat Jaramillo y Estrada & Quadrilla LA REINA: Hope Andrea Quintana & her court WILL SHUSTER ZOZOBRA PRODUCTION 2017 CREW THE ENTIRE KIWANIS CLUB OF SANTA FE EVENT CHAIR: Raymond G. Sandoval, ARCHIVIST: Ned Harris, HISTORIAN: Gary Padilla, ART SHOW: Scott Wiseman, PRESS LIAISON: Lisa Jaramillo, CATERING: Kenneth Garley, CONSTRUCTION: Matt Horowitz, BLUE PRINTING: Jacob Romero, STAGE: Kenneth Garley FIELD: Stuart Hamilton, STROLLERS: Krista Peterson, Rhynda Stephens, SPONSORS: Raymond G. Sandoval, MERCHANDISE: Ryan Miller, MERCHANDISE Assistant: Jessica Miller, MERCHANDISE PROCUREMENT: Kenneth Garley, Z SHOW DIRECTOR: Raymond G. Sandoval, ANIMATION: Ronald Martinez, GLOOMIES: Angela Ortiz-Flores, PYRO: Bill Loshbough, FIRE SAFETY: Ted Bolleter, KIWANIS AMBASSADOR: James Phelps, TORCHES: Matt Flores, ZOZOBRA LIGHTING: Nick Flores, PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER: Jodi McGinnis, RADIO COMMUNICATIONS: Fred Homuth, ZOZOBRA SECRET SERVICE: Ben Montoya: FIRE SAFETY: Ted Bolleter, RISK CHIEF: Bill Loshbough, SECURITY: Bob Clifford, SECURITY COMPLIANCE: Billy Flores CREDENTIALS: Mary Armijo Y Cliiford, CREDENTIALS GRAPHICS: Jacob Romero, SOCIAL MEDIA: Judith Moir, TICKETS: Lynette Kennard, VENDORS: Roman Abeyta, WEB: Judith Moir ULTIMATE ZOZOBRA EXPERIENCE: Melissa Romero, 2017 POSTER DESIGN ARTIST: Darlene Olivia McElroy EVERGREEN ZOZOBRA POSTER: Michael Martinez 2017 T-SHIRT DESIGN ARTIST: David Di Janni WEBSITE HOSTING: Studio x ZOZOFEST: Scott Wiseman, ZozoFest DJ Jennifer Castro, Henry Muchmore, Robert Pineda, Lucas Zoltai, Judith Moir, and all the Zozobra artists who participated ZOZOBRA CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT: Matthew Horowitz ZOZOBRA CONSTRUCTION: Jake Romero (Blue Prints), Ron Martinez (Engineer),, Bob Clifford (Dresser), Lynette Kennard (Stuffing), Mark Brumley (Mover and Shaker), Jeff Duran (obscure tools), Gary Padilla (Tool Inventory), Matt Flores, Matt Malczewski Matt Marquez, Ned Harris, Phillipe Weeks, Adan Gallegos, Savannah Bolleter , Camilo Candelaria, Santa Fe Place Mall, Lance Farrell, PNM, Wilson Trailer Leasing, Big Jo hardware, Builders First Source, Home Depot, Del Norte Credit Union, Empire Builders, Goldleaf Framemakers, Revive Art Restoration, PODS, Elizabeth Harris, Ned Harris, Ray Sandoval, Jake Romero, Ron Martinez, Bob Clifford, Roman Abeyta, Kenn Garley, Mellissa Romero, Scott Wiseman, Lynette Kennard, Jeff Duran, Lisa Jaramillo, Adan Gallegos, Felipe Weeks, Luke Thompson, Shannon Martinez, Gilbert Archuleta, Billy Flores, Matt Flores, Matt Malczewski, Bill Humphreys, John Romero, Matthew Marquez, Mark Brumley, Luke Fitch, Henry Muchmore, Amado Abeyta, and all the families, children, volunteers who helped stuff and move Zozobra. Special thanks to the animation team for wrangling Zozobra in the windstorm and President Matt offers special thanks to Ray Sandoval for his hard work, dedication and leadership. ZOZOBRA WIDOWS(ERS): (You know who you are) lol ZOZOBRA SHREDDED PAPER SPECIFICATION: Bob Clifford ZOZOBRA FACIAL ARTIST: Ray Sandoval ZOZOBRA MUSLIN WRANGLER: Kenneth Garley ZOZOBRA COLOR FABRIC: Ray Sandoval ZOZOBRA DRESS SEAMSTRESSES: Kenneth Garley, Matthew Horowitz, Jacob Romero, Jodi McGinnis, Melissa Romero, Ryan Miller, Elizabeth Harris, Lucas’s Grandmother ZOZOBRA SWEATER KNITTER: Elizabeth Harris ZOZOBRA ARM LEAD MEN: Ted Bolleter and Stuart Hamilton ZOZOBRA ARM CREW: Stuart Hamilton, Scott Wiseman, Alex Koglin, Estevan and Eric Griego, Ryan Miller, Savannah Bolleter, Jo Ann Bolleter, Ned Harris CONSTRUCTION APPRENTICES: Matt Flores, Adan Gallegos, Phillipe Weeks, Nicholas Flores, Luke Thompson ZOZOBRA EYE LIGHTING & EYE RIGGING: Ray Sandoval, Jacob Romero, Luke Fitch ZOZOBRA RIGGING: Public Service Company of New Mexico ZOZOBRA CHOREOGRAPHY/SCRIPT/ADAPTATION: Ray Sandoval MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Kenneth Garley FIRE DANCER: Helene Luna-Douglas VOICE OF ZOZOBRA: Michael Ellis ZOZOBRA TOP TEN: Daniel Clavio ZOZOBRA HOTLINE RECEPTIONISTS: Heather Blumer, James B. Schutz, Jodi McGinnis, Rosie M. Sandoval GLOOMIE LEAD: Angela Ortiz-Flores GLOOMIES CHAPERONES: Kelly Muniz, Jeanette Sanchez, Donna Gurule, Kelly Howley, Regina Sena, Brittnay Alire-Maes GLOOMIES: Jordan Howe, Humza Mahmood, Saif Mahmood, Elijah King, Andres Borrego, Elijah Friday, Analise Anaya, Jayden Howley, Maya Childs, Kaylee Howley, Alejandra Schultze, Samantha Gurule, Lucas Gurule, Desiree Lucero, Sienna Oxhandler, Adrian Salazar, Lauren Chavez, Dominic Martinez, Alyssa Trujillo Duran, Avion Rivera, Alyssa Gallegos, Daniel Herrera, Alynna Romero, Jeremiah Peters, Marissa Sanchez, Camillo Candelaria, Katie Smith, Katjanna Lujan, Amaya Montano, Santiago Morales, Nathaniel Morales, Landon Wheat, Siuenna Oxhandler GLOOMIES COSTUME DESIGNER/CREATOR: Matthew Smith LIGHTING & PRODUCTION: Services Provided by A&E Productions CHIEF PYROTECHNICS: Ray Sandoval & Bill Loshbough PYROS: Jim Burnett, Mark Freeland, Tracey Modica, Diana Carriaga, Rebecca Malone, Savannah Bolleter ZOZOBRA SECRET SERVICE: Ben Montoya, Marc Gurule, Diego Baca, Gabe Montano, Algin Mendez, Jeremy Baca, Eric Blanco, Jeremiah Martinez, Cory Muniz, Joe Muniz, Natasha Lovato, Jason Lucero FOOD SERVICE/CATERING: Kenn Garley ZOZOBRA CATERING TEAM: William Coberly, Karen Price-Coberly, Alex Kipler, Elijah Galloway, Annadine Benavidez, Joseph Madrid, Rosa Bustamante, Richard Armijo, Eli Kipler, John Medina & Ben E Keith Foods FIREWORKS SUPPLIER: Western Enterprises, Inc., Jim Burnett ZOZOBRA SOUND: A&E Productions, David Buehler and crew ZOZOBRA FIRE TORCH BEARERS: Monique Lujan, Marcelino Silva, Jason Howley, Joseph Anaya, Miguel Valencia, Carla Medina, Mario Medina, Fernando Vasquez, Jason Lucero, Isaiah Romero, Taylor Velazquez, Marquise Jenkins, Abel Vasquez ZOZOBRA FIRE DEPARTMENT: Chief Ted Bolleter, Assistant Chief Stuart Hamilton, EJ Bolleter, Scott Chapman, John Romero, Chito Sanchez, Frank Di Luzio, Richard Tafoya, Albert Olivas, Rick Ortega, Danny Archuleta ZOZOBRA MERCHANDISE: Rob Ackerman, Janet Valdes, Lisa Jaramillo, Lynette Kennard, James Phelps, Ned Harris, Krista Peterson, Anne Lilly, Nancy Peterson, Black Duck Screen Printing and Embroidery, Walmart, Lisa Jaramillo, Rob Ackerman, Janet Valdes, Lynette Kennard, Animal (Randy Romero), James Phelps, Ned Harris, Krista Peterson, Nancy Peterson, Molly Timmons, Jeff Duran, Black Duck Screen Printing and Embroidery, Capitol Ford, Valdes Santa Fe Antiques, Jennifer Tomes, Aspen Medical, Plaza Cafe Southside, Del Norte Pharmacy, Tin-Nee-Ann, Good Water Company, Santa Fe Computer TORCH FABRICATION: Ted Bolleter, ZOZOBRA ANIMATORS: Ron Martinez Animation Director Shannon Martinez Assistant Director, Stella Gomez, Gary Malczewski, Matt Malczewki, Clark Carboneau, Matt Marquez, Kory Calabaza, Steve Romero, Mark Brumley, Julio Marquez, Chris Sandoval, Rob Sanchez, Scott Wiseman ZOZOBRA HAM RADIO OPERATORS: Santa Fe Amateur Radio Club – Evelyn Ward, Donald Hinsman, Fred Holmuth, ZOZOBRA STAGE: AE Productions, The Zozobra Orchestra, Kenn Garley, Elvis Duran, Los 5 Music, Illegal Aliens, Fritz & the Blue Jays, Fun Adixx, Simpatico, St. Range ZOZOBRA ORCHESTRA & DRUM CREW: Jeff Sussmann – MAESTRO & congas/percussion Casey Andersen – bass, Dave Borton – slide trombone, James Goulden – bass drum, Melvin Richkind – djembe, Mark Sanchez – trumpet, Randy Sanchez – guitar, Hilary Schacht – violin,. ZOZOBRA NATIONAL ANTHEM SINGER: Duke City Sound ULTIMATE ZOZOBRA EXPERIENCE: Melissa Romero, Rob Day & Jeff at wait staff at the Santa Fe Bar & Grill, Brian, Sarah, Carlos, & Will with the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Fe, Monica Roybal, Samantha Romero, Victor Romero, Black Duck Volunteer Coordinators: Lynette Kennard & Rhynda Stephens EVENT SPONSORS: City of Santa Fe, Phoenix Security, Meow Wolf, Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico , Public Service Company of NM, Santa Fe Place Mall, Santa Fe Fiesta Council, New Mexico True, The Santa Fe New Mexican, Estrella TV, KSWV-Que Suave Radio, Drury Plaza Keith Kirks, Santa Fe County NM True Lisa Katonak, NM RailRunner, Aspen Medical, Fort Marcy Suites, U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union, Ultra Health, Hold My Ticket, Big Jo True Value Hardware, Revive Art Restoration, La Guardia Self Storage, Plaza Café Southside, Capitol Ford Motors of Santa Fe, Home Depot, Studio X, Savers, Winds of Choice, Santa Fe School of Cooking, Builders Source, First National Bank 1870, Century Bank, Supply, WalMart, Del Norte Pharmacy, Home Depot, Tin-Nee-Ann Trading Company, Hand Graphics, Wilson Trailer Leasing, PODS Goldleaf Framemakers of Santa Fe, Hutton Broadcasting & SantaFe.com, KOAT TV Sherri Trujillo, Estrella TV, Lowes Hardware, Santa Fe Reporter, Western Enterprises, Inc., Del Norte Credit Union, State Employees Credit Union, El Paisano Market, Los Alamos National Bank, Ron and Rick C De Baca – Big Joe True Value Hardware Store, Boys & Girls Club, PNM, Empire Builders, Alpine Lumber, First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe, Comcast Xfinity, Graphic Sky Printing, Postnet of Santa Fe, Pristina Water, Santa Fe Computer, Eldorado Hardware, Museum of New Mexico Press, Tourism Santa Fe, Simply Santa Fe Social Media, Billy Vigil – The Shed, The Santa Fe VIP, Nicholas Romano-Verizon. TICKET SALES Hold my Ticket, Boys & Girls Club, Del Norte Credit Union & State Employees Credit Union, US Eagle Federal Credit Union, and all the amazing volunteers TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Phoenix Security, Gilbert Archuleta ownerBlack Duck Designs, Dana, Demand Printing Solutions, Inc, Julia Goldberg and Richard Eeds, Joe Abeyta & Doreen Gallegos Public Access, Empire Builders, Exhibit Solutions-Gina Euell, Public Service Company of NM, Radio Amateurs of Santa Fe Santa Fe Railyard Corp. Santa Fe New Mexican-Kat Lopez, Southwest Safety, Nep Rodriguez, Studio X, Nancy Brown, Western Enterprises, Jim Burnett, and Wilson Transfer and Storage (Elton Wilson), Danny R Sandoval- Fence crew, Home Depot Pro Desk: Kevin Shoemaker, Lea Gonzales, Marta Harrison-Fort Marcy Neighbor, Debbie Sparks – SECU, Santa Fe New Mexican- Gaberial Campos & Luis Sanchez, Albuquerque Journal North- Eddie Moore, KOAT-David Carl, KRQE- David Romero for the Morning Segment, KOB. Melinda Herrera Photography, Luke Fitch and Altitude FX, Moe Martinez, Alicia Lundburg, Henry Muchmore, Alex Apolloni, Patrick Durr for Security, Ralph Ortiz for Security and use of Mule, La Guardia Storage for storage unit donated, Capital High School for Shredded Paper, New Mexico State Police for shredded paper, Kendra Arnold for Credentials Database upgrade, Shelley Mann-Lev, Aurora Trujillo, Ramona Flores-Lopez. Simply Social NM: Amy Tischler & Caitlin E. Jenkins, Marlita Reddy-Hjelmselt, Corey Munoz, Construction/Big Joe Hardware, Probuild, Goldleaf Framemakers, Home Depot, Empire Builders, Revive Art Restoration, REI, PODs, Level Fine Art Services Henry Muchmore,. Roman Abeyta, Girls and Boys Club. Winds of Change Chiropractic Center. Alex Koglin. Moe Martinez. Alicia Lundburg. Chris Tredwell, Field breakfast and lunch, Lisa and Joann Water, lowes (Chuck) Wagon building, Eloy Varela General volunteering, Youth Works, Sponsorships, Ultra Health, Winds of Change GENERAL VOLUNTEERING: Pecos Sheriff’s Posse, Santa Fe High Girls Soccer and Coach Alvin Valdez, Santa Fe Community College Student Government, Santa Fe High ROTC. ¡MUCHAS GRACIAS SANTA FÉ! Y ¡QUE VIVA ZOZOBRA!