Firefighters and Police Officers from around the state gathered in Belen, NM on Sunday, August 20, 2012 for a Public Safety Picnic in honor of NM’s Police, Firefighters and Paramedics. The IAFF Local 244 co-sponsored the event with the AFDRA, FOP, APOA, IATSE and NMFL. Together we paid tribute to Senator Michael Sanchez for his exemplary leadership in supporting New Mexico’s public safety personnel.