Las Fiestas 2009: If you missed Las Fiestas de Amarillo 2009 you missed a great time. Las Fiestas kicked off with a bang with the parade. We had notables such as Bishop Zurek, Mayor Debra McCartt, Msgr. Rex and this years Grand Marshall Richard Reynoso. The gates opened right after the parade with events susch as a Poker Run and a car show with participants from all over the panhandle. Music was provided by many bands and culminated Sunday Night with Ruben Ramos "El Gato Negro". Be sure to join us next year at Las Fiestas 2010!

Grand Marshall: Richard Reynoso, better known as "Mouse" is our 2009 Las Fiestas de Amarillo Grand Marshall. Richard has lived in Amarillo all his life. He is the son of Adelina and the late Antonio M Reynoso. His four sisters are Ginger Barela, Stela Maes, Velma Llana and Sylvia Reynoso. His brothers are Tommy and Tony Reynoso (twins). Richard attended Our Lady of Guadalupe School, Price College, Bowie Junior High, Caprock High school and Amarillo College. Richard has been employed at Pantex since 1973. Minerva Guerra and Richard met in 1970 and married in 1974. They have three children Kimberly, Andrea and Gabriel. Their four grandchildren are Olivia R Vargas, Marina R Haro, Adrian Reynoso and Nathan R Sohapmysay. They just recently celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary.

Richard is very active and involved in his Church and community. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus where he has served in the past as the Grand Knight and is currently the Financial Secretary of Council 9413. His dedication has been instrumental in the success of Las Fiestas de Amarillo and the Cinco de Mayo festivities. Richard is a member of LULAC, LCLAA and a Trustee for the IAM Local Lodge 1255. He is a Precinct Chair Person for Precinct 223. Richard enjoys collecting Oldies music and loves listening to Tejano music. He is a die hard OU and Green Bay Packer fan. Minerva says that Richard is most influential to their grandkids. She says he is always instilling manners and teaching them the importance of education. Help us congratulate Richard "Mouse" Reynoso on his accomplishments and his contributions!