Members of The American Legion (TAL) gathered at Post 113 in Alamosa to present Past Commander Monte Collins with a plaque honoring his service to the legion. After almost eight years, Collins recently stepped down from his position as Commander of Post 113. Pictured left to right:  TAL Adjutant Karolyn Espinoza, Post 113; Senior Vice Commander Frank “Boogie” Romero, Jr., Post 113; Charlie Griego, President TAL Dickey Springer Auxiliary Unit and TAL Auxiliary, Post 113; Chris Flores, TAL Commander, Post 113; Sara Barry, Senior Vice President State Ladies Auxiliary; Ashley Flores, President Ladies Auxiliary, Post 113; and Rob Barry, Commander, Sons of the American Legion, Colorado Springs.