The Aztec News

02/26/2026

02/25/2026

Reminder: Parent Teacher Conferences are Thursday, February 26 – Friday, February 27

Thursday, February 26 will be an early dismissal day for students:
• McCoy, Lydia Rippey, Park Avenue, Mosaic – 12:30 PM
• KMS – 12:35 PM
• VNHS – 12:40 PM
• AHS – 12:45 PM

Friday, February 27 is a Student Holiday – no school for students.

We look forward to seeing families during conferences!

02/25/2026

02/24/2026

OBITUARY

Douglas Rex Bramwell

Douglas Rex Bramwell, age 82 of Bloomfield, New Mexico, passed away on Monday February 16, 2026. He was born January 19, 1944, in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, the second born of four children to Floyd & Virgina Bramwell.
He attended SDA Academy in Albq., and after graduating he started his lifelong passion for driving trucks. Hauling logs out of the high mountains was his absolute favorite. Recently he informed us he always missed the smell of fresh-cut timber. He spent time as a heavy equipment operator/hard rock miner for the local #9 out of Denver.
While at the Henderson mine in Kremmling Colorado, he met the forever love of his life Flora Ray. They were married in Pagosa on Aug 18th, 1976. In 1979 they moved to Bloomfield where they would raise their kids while Douglas would manage the East Fork Ranch, continually investing in his love and passion he held for his family, livestock, and trucks. After 17 years at East Fork he retired and found pleasure in keeping their property on west Hammond looking exquisite. He grew trees, grass and any flowers he could get his hands on. He was a man who loved with all his heart. He took great pride in his family and taught us more than words can express and will forever have a special place in all our hearts.

He was preceded in death by his son Rex Douglas Bramwell; parents Floyd and Virginia Bramwell; and one sister, Connie Kirkham.

Surviving are his wife Floral Jean Bramwell; son Dustin Mark (Shanna) Bramwell; daughter Kelly Suzanne (Jason) McMillan; grandchildren Karey Rhodes (Heaven Rhodes), Meygan McMillan, Marcus Bramwell (Alondra Bramwell), Issac Bramwell (Alex Sanchez), Sierra Bramwell (Trivin Coffman), Olivia Morehouse, Jandee Luster (Jason Luster);great grandchildren Aspen, Trenton, Killian, Nicholas, DeLayane, Aleena and Charley; brother Gary (Fay) Bramwell and sister Marvel Bramwell.

Per Douglas's wishes cremation will take place with a private family gathering to take place at a later date.

02/24/2026

OBITUARY

Mary Evalyn Dwyer, age 68 of Flora Vista, New Mexico passed away on Friday February 13, 2026. She was born on September 2, 1957, in Springfield, Illinois to Robert Ray Conner and Carol Jean Conner.

Throughout her years she worked for Pearl Vision, operated Ride Simulators which in turn allowed her to travel to new places, eventually slowing down and going into Aztec Schools. She loved her family dearly; she was the best mom anyone could ever ask for. She always made sure her children were taken care of no matter the sacrifice. She was always there to pick us up when we were down, to encourage us when we wanted to give up, and to root us on and praise us for our accomplishments.
She loved road trips, family gatherings, and gardening. She loved her work as a kitchen manager for Aztec Schools, where she cared for students and staff with dedication and pride. She also had a special fondness for elephants and built a cherished collection over the years, each piece reflecting her gentle spirit and the things she loved most. She was a deeply loving person whose warmth touched everyone around her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Carol Conner, her sister Marlene Willits and grandparents, Louis Slusser, Eva Slusser, Charles Conner and Mary Lean Wilder.

Mary is survived by her son: Sam Dwyer, Daughters; Saira Arnold and Danita Conner. Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Great -Great Grandchildren: Silas Pickell, Layla Pickell, Kieryn Conner-Roberts, Emily Johnson, Christian Miller, Ranger Arnold, Orion Sather, Emerson Pickell and Taylor Johnson. Her brother and sisters: Chuck Conner, Theresa Simpson and Serena Conner.

Per Mary's request cremation will take place and a celebration of her life will be held at a later date to be announced.

02/23/2026