Albuquerque, NM - The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce will honor several House Republican representatives at its 2017 Chamber Awards and Legislative Reception on Thursday, June 29, 2017, at the Albuquerque Museum.

The Chamber annually recognizes legislators who have sponsored legislation to improve New Mexico's communities. This year, the Chamber is bestowing the following honors to members of the House Republican Caucus:

"E for Effort" Awards
Rep. Kelly Fajardo (R-Valencia)
Rep. Sarah Maestas Barnes (R-Bernalillo)
Rep. Monica Youngblood (R-Bernalillo)
Rep. Larry Larrañaga (R-Bernalillo)
Rep. Jason Harper (R-Sandoval)

Start to Finish Awards
Rep. Jim Dines (R-Bernalillo)
Rep. Monica Youngblood (R-Bernalillo)

In addition to these awards, the Chamber is distinguishing Rep. Harper with its Business Advocate in Politics Award and Rep. Dines with its Chairman's Award for Excellence.

The awards will be given to the legislators during a special presentation tomorrow evening at the Albuquerque Museum located at 2000 Mountain Road NW. The program will begin with a reception at 5:00 P.M. followed by the main event at 5:45 P.M.