Spearfish, S.D. (Jan. 5, 2026) – Jett and Brittany Rogers, of Deadwood, South Dakota welcomed the first baby of 2026 at Monument Health Spearfish Hospital at 10:33 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Their daughter, Roma Palmer Rogers, weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long.
The proud parents say they were surprised to have their first child arrive as the year’s first baby, as she was due on Jan. 10. Roma’s name holds special significance to the family, with both her first and middle names honoring family members.
The Rogers family already has a niece who turned 10 on New Year’s Eve, so they’re looking forward to some joint birthday parties in the years to come.
About Monument Health
Headquartered in Rapid City, S.D., Monument Health is a community-based health care system with a mission to make a difference, every day. The system offers care in 31 medical specialties and serves 14 communities across western South Dakota and in eastern Wyoming. With over 5,000 physicians and caregivers, Monument Health is composed of 5 hospitals and 40 medical clinics and specialty centers. Monument Health is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
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