Love was in the air – and in the rotunda of the Doña Ana County Government Center – on Valentine’s Day, Wednesday, Feb. 14.
Third Judicial District Judge Mary Rosner presided over 20 marriages during a six-hour period from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Several couples took advantage of the option of being photographed handcuffed together by Doña Ana County Sheriff's Department Deputy Jamar Cotton after their ceremony.
Ceremonies were performed on a first-come, first-serve basis. During a lull near the lunch hour, Deputy Cotton and his wife, Barbara, took advantage of the unique situation to renew their vows.
“We appreciate Judge Rosner coming here to do this great event for us,” said Doña Ana County Manager Fernando R. Macias. “It was truly a joyous day of celebration that was a lot of fun for all of us who got to witness one or more of the ceremonies.”
Information from Doña Ana County