Members of the Southern Ute Police Department and the Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office stand together to pay recognition to former Deputy William “Bill” Lucero on his final patrol of Archuleta County on Tuesday, Jan. 16. The Law Enforcement procession from Hood Mortuary in Durango, Colo., to Mountain Valley Mortuary in Monte Vista, Colo. was symbolic, as he had served in various capacities across Southwest Colorado for 30 years as a peace officer.

Southern Ute Police Chief, Michael Barrow, Justice and Regulatory Director, Chris Mimmack, SUPD Criminal Investigator, Tom Boyce and SUPD Police Lieutenant, Mark Kempinski stand together for a photo ahead of the procession for former Deputy William “Bill” Lucero along Highway 160 en route to Pagosa Springs, Tuesday, Jan. 16.

Deputy William “Bill” Lucero served with the Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office, and previously as a Lieutenant for the Southern Ute Police Department.