History Detective – Rugby’s a town in England. And in Huerfano. And in Las Animas.
by Carolyn Newman WALSENBURG — One-two-three-four – four Safeway stores have made it to Walsenburg. The present one at 220 West Seventh … Keep Reading
History Detective – Rugby’s a town in England. And in Huerfano. And in Las Animas.
by Carolyn Newman LAGUNA — Perhaps the little lakes nearby gave Laguna its pretty name (meaning “lake”), even if the lakes were … Keep Reading
Don’t choke There’s jelly, syrup, and wine still to make
by Carolyn Newman HUERFANO — Chokecherry-picking time is about over. No longer will fishermen be lured from streams to the banks to … Keep Reading
History Detective – And the record for riding cross-country in the fastest time goes to…
by Carolyn Newman GARDNER — The ranch boy rode horseback to the one-room school, sometimes on the saddle behind an older brother. A … Keep Reading
History Detective – The day the star went out
by Carolyn Newman WALSENBURG — The entire state was shocked by the drowning death of Rep. Star Caywood, 53, in 1968. Popular … Keep Reading
History Detective – Rugby’s a town in England. And in Huerfano. And in Las Animas.
It’s also a sport. What? by Carolyn Newman RUGBY — Rugby had a split identity – it just couldn’t decide whether to … Keep Reading
History Detective – Sudars, wine, and mines
by Carolyn Newman WALSENBURG — They were risk takers, those Sudar brothers! You had to have courage in 1951 to buy a … Keep Reading
A mountain’s a mountain no matter its name
by Carolyn Newman MT LINDSEY — Here is an outing for you if you are willing to hike 8.4 miles and climb toehold … Keep Reading
Ideal life-Juan Pineda’s story
by Carolyn Newman WALSENBURG/LA VETA — The baby had no idea he made history when he was born. It was only later he … Keep Reading
I see great misfortune in your future. Mostly ‘coz I’m going to rob you later.
by Carolyn Newman WALSENBURG — “When a gentleman would stop his car at the intersection, a girl would jump in the auto … Keep Reading