Elissa Thompson has been the lynchpin of lure coursing in New Mexico for over 17 years as a member of the Albequere Whippet Fanciers Association, the Eastern Slope Coursing Association and as the ASFA delegate.
She has served as Club Officer, Field Trial Secretary and chaired several Regional Invitationals as well as helping at trials in many capacities; all with a sense of humor and a firm hand on trial operations.
Mentoring newcomers, good sportsmanship, dedication, passion and hard work have all contributed significantly to ASFA lure coursing and without her there would very probably be no lure coursing in New Mexico. She is the glue that holds them all together.