Doña Ana County employees and the general public will have the opportunity on Friday, July 28, to give blood in honor of the late Judy Price, who died Sept. 4, 2001, after a long battle with cancer.

The drive will be conducted from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the rotunda of the Doña Ana County Government Center at 845 N. Motel Blvd.

Judy Price began her employment with Doña Ana County on April 15, 1991, as director of planning. She was named acting assistant county manager in September of 1991, and held the position for four months before returning to the Planning Department.

In 1994, under her leadership, the department was renamed the Department of Community Development to indicate the wide range of services provided.

On Dec. 13, 1995, Price was appointed acting county manager while a seven-month search for a permanent manager was underway. In July of 2000, she was again named acting county manager, and she remained in the position until Jan 22, 2001.

The 2023 blood drive will be coordinated by Janine Divyak, who has coordinated the event since its inception. Each donor will receive a free t-shirt. To schedule a time to donate, call 877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825) or click here.