Chief Troy Hughes and his wife Jodi listen to a farewell being ready over the radio during a reception in their honor April 25 at Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone, a close friend of Chief Hughes makes his comments during a farewell reception April 25 in Hughes’s honor. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Former Los Alamos County Councilor Denise Derkacs, left, Jodi Hughes, and Suzanne Lynne at the April 25 event. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Some of the LAFD staff who attended the April 25 reception. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

A cake and some clever party decor set up for the occasion by LAFD staff members. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Pictured at the farewell reception for LAFD Chief Troy Hughes are, from left, County PIO Julie Williams Hill, former County Manager Steve Lynne, Hughes, Assistant PIO Leslie Bucklin, former Department of Public Utilities Tim Glasco and former Police Chief Wayne Torpy. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com.

County Manager Anne Laurent addresses Chief Hughes prior to presenting him with a parting gift. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

LAFD Chief Troy Hughes speaks to former Department of Pubic Utilities Tim Glasco. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Chief Troy and former County Manager mull over their time working together. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

More items displayed at the farewell reception for Troy and Jodi Hughes April 25 at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com