A historic moment in Blaine County

A capacity crowd filled the Blaine County Courthouse Tuesday for a historic swearing-in ceremony.

District Judge John McKeon administered the oath of office to M. Dolores Plumage, the first Native American county commissioner elected in Blaine County.

"This is a great day. It has been a long time coming," Plumage said during ceremonies and presentations after the oath of office.

The Dry Lake Singers of Hays were part of the celebration, performing a traditional Native American welcoming song and a victory song.

Also sworn in were Clerk and Recorder Sandra Boardman, County Superintendent of Sch...