A small group of volunteers gathers early Saturday morning before heading out to their assignments during Rotan's first community-wide cleanup day. More than 140 volunteers ultimately participated in the effort, tackling projects across town and helping remove approximately 300 cubic yards of debris. PHOTO BY MARK MARTINEZ
An estimated 140+ volunteers armed with skid steers, dump trailers and helping hands removed approximately 300 cubic yards of debris in four to five hours Saturday during Rotan's first community-wide cleanup day.
The effort brought together the Rotan Improvement Group (RIG), Rotan Economic Development Corporation, City of Rotan and community volunteers after about six weeks of planning. Organizers …
