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Upcoming Events for March 10, 2022

OUR WORLD

Phone-in Legal Help

OUR WORLD —Colorado Legal Service is offering free legal help to the low-income community of southeast Colorado on Wednesday, March 16 from 5-7:30p.m.Volunteer attorneys are here to help answer civil legal questions, help with court forms, and explain law and procedure for; family law, landlord/tenant law, protection orders,  consumer protection, collections, probate and small claims. To speak with an attorney about civil matters, call 844-404-7400 during clinic hours.

HUERFANO

Mobile vaccine clinic

WALSENBURG —  The mobile vaccine bus will be in town on  March 12, 16, 26, 31 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at  the  Safeway parking lot. . For more info visit www.comassvax.org.

Youth Baseball Signups

HUERFANO—Signup for Two Peaks Fitness Youth Sports Leagues Baseball! Ages 4-15. Walsenburg and La Veta leagues. Sign up Monday-Friday, March 7-24  from 3-6 p.m. at Two Peaks Fitness, 216 S Main St. Scholarships are available! Or signup online through March 27 at www.twopeaksfitness.org/youth-sports-leagues. Practice starts in April; games May-June. All funds collected are used for youth sports in Huerfano County.
Questions regarding youth sports? Call Two Peaks Fitness at 719-742-3555. Let’s play ball!

Two Peaks-One Book” events – La Veta

LA VETA — La Veta Library is proud to announce that our Two Peaks/ One Book  Community Book Read Series  featuring local author Roger Green will present it’s his first program on Thursday, March 10, 2 p.m. in the meeting room at LVPL.  Mr Green will talk about his process and motivation in writing the book and then  you are invited to discuss the many themes explored and get your copy of the novel signed.  Free as always with refreshments provided.
Then Sunday, March 13, at 2:00 pm Dr. Ed Crowthers, history professor Emeritus from Adams State University will be on hand at the La Veta Library as guest speaker.. His topic will be “Coming of Age in the Shadow of the Great War” which will compliment one of the themes off this year’s selection “4283 Miles” by local author Roger Greene. You won’t want to miss dynamic speaker. Free as always, with refreshments .

Movie at La Veta Public Library

LA VETA— Join us for the showing of  “Motorcycle Diaries” on Thursday, March 10,  2 p.m. the La Veta Library will kick off their “Two Peaks/One Book series with the showing of the classic movie biopic “Motorcycle Diaries”. Similar in our theme of coming of age and adventure, the movie details  the life changing  motorcycle journey of young Che Guervara and Alberto Granado from Brazil to Peru.  You won’t want to miss this inspiring and inspirational film.

Outside the Box art show

LA VETA—The Spanish Peaks Arts Council in La Veta invites everyone to the opening reception of the new “Outside the Box” show this Saturday, March 12, from 5-7 p.m. The new show is a collection of original art by 17 area artists that embraces the unexpected in a variety of media and styles, “thinking outside the box”. There will be refreshments with no admission fee. (Donations are gratefully accepted). Located at the west end of the La Veta Town Park, 132 W. Ryus, the SPACe Gallery is open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 11 am – 2 pm. To see examples of the artists’ works, visit the SPACe website, www.spanishpeaksarts.org. Call 719 742-3074 for more information. The show ends April 9.
Spanish Peaks Arts Council (SPACe)

Village Powers: Identifying realistic community goals

HUERFANO — Please join La Veta Public Library on Saturday, March 12, 2-4 p.m. to investigate healthy collaborations by reviewing community strengths and discussing best practices.  This community conversation will provide a safe space to review community needs and action plans to ensure sustainability. This is part one of a two part conversation series. Part two will include efforts to deal with adverse viewpoints and explore strategies for expressing strongly-held opinions in ways that result in positive change – even if that change represents compromise. Refreshments provided.

“Coming of age in America in the shadow of the Great War.” discussion

LA VETA — Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 13,  2 p.m. when Dr Ed Crowther, Professor for many years at Adams State,  will join us at La Veta Library for a fascinating lecture entitled “Coming of age in America in the shadow of the Great War.” You won’t want to miss this dynamic discussion!.  Free as always with refreshments provided.

Calling all chili chefs!

LA VETA — The LaVeta Oktoberfest is preparing for our annual Chili Cookoff Competition to be -held on Saturday, March 12, 5 p.m. at the Mission Deli Restaurant in La Veta.

Walsenburg Eagles Ladies Auxilliary community brunch

WALSENBURG —  The Walsenburg Ladies Auxilliary #1187 will host our community brunch on Sunday, March 13, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Eagles Hall, 614 Main St in Walsenburg.  The cost is $5 for adults and $2.50 for children.  We will be serving a new menu: french toast, ham, and scrambled eggs.  The meal will include coffee or juice.  We hope to see you there!

Life & Death Round Table Discussions

WALSENBURG —  Boies Ortega Funeral Home is proud to sponsor a free monthly educational series for 2022 on various topics including grief, end of life decisions, pre planned funerals and later in the year topics such as Medicare vs. Medicaid and Life or Death Insurance. All workshops will be held in the community room at Spanish Peaks Library on Walsen Avenue.
Light refreshments will be served. The first workshop is March 16th, 11:00 a.m. on “Helping Seniors Transition.”
Call Elisa at 719-738-2152 if you have questions.

Trivia hosted by SPLD

WALSENBURG—Spanish Peaks Library District will once again be hosting Trivia at the Second Street Bar & Grill at the golf course on Wednesday, March 16 at  6 p.m.  Gather up your teams and test your wits with this month’s categories; Young Adult Fiction, Famous George’s, March Madness, Cars From the 60’s (visual) and St Patrick’s Day.  Remember, if your category suggestion is used, you receive $5 off your table tab and the winning team receives $20 off their table tab!  Don’t miss out on the fun and we hope you’ll join us!

Two Peaks-One Book – Walsenburg

WALSENBURG— Please join us for a community book read, Two Peaks-One Book Walsenburg. The mission of this program is to foster community dialog & interaction by the reading & discussion of a common book. Our selection is “Bless Me, Ultima” by Rudolfo Anaya, which is a coming-of-age novel centering on Antonio Márez y Luna and his mentorship under his curandera and protector, Ultima. It has become the most widely read and critically acclaimed novel in the Chicano literary canon since its first publication in 1972
We will have free copies available of this novel for you to pick up at SPLD (Walsenburg). A Colorado Humanities grant to Huajatolla Heritage Foundation has made this program possible. The dates for our discussion sessions are Thursdays, March 17, 24 & 31 at 2 p.m. Stop in and get your copy and let’s make this a great community event!

New Date: Roger Greene’s “4,284 Miles”

LA VETA—The author of this year’s  “Two Peaks/One Book” selection, Roger Greene, will join us at the LaVeta Library on Thursday, March 17 at 2 p.m. (Please note the new date!). Mr. Greene will discuss his process and motivation in creating his latest novel chronicling the amazing 1916 bicycle journey of  Joe Bruce and Lester Atkinson, two young boys from Colorado. We will then have a spirited round table discussion of the book.  Be sure and bring your copy to be signed by the author. Refreshments provided.

Open Mic, St Patrick’s Day at the Merc

LA VETA— Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and show off your talents, whether music, poems or short stories on Thursday, March 17, 7 p.m. at La Veta Mercantile, 300 S Main St, La Veta.  Free!

The Vile Veterinarian Melodrama

LA VETA— Enjoy the return of the sing-along melodrama at the Francisco Center of the Performing arts Thursday, Friday and Saturday March 17-19 at 7 p.m. and Sunday March 20 at 2 p.m.! Tickets are $15 at the door and $16 online. Visit www.lavetatheatreweb.org for more details. Also available at the La Veta Mercantile. Doors will open 30 minutes before the show.

Mobile vaccine clinic

LA VETA — The mobile vaccine bus will be in town on Friday, March 18, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the La Veta School on 126 E. Garland St. La Veta. Pfizer, Moderna, J&J and the flu vaccine will be available. For more information or to set up an appointment please visit  https://www.comassvax.org

Mobile vaccine clinic

GARDNER —  The mobile vaccine bus will be in town on Friday, March 18, 1 p.m.-6 p.m.  at  the Gardner Community Center 28 Co Rd 632, Gardner. For more info visit www.comassvax.org

United Church final service and dinner

WALSENBURG — With numerous persons interested in the final service and final dinner at the United Church Sunday, March 20, the caterer is asking for a dinner count.  Those expecting to attend the dinner following the 1 pm service are asked to make a reservation with Faye Stroh jfstroh@msn or 719-989-8151.  Last minute attendees will not be turned away if the food holds out.  Special touches from the past at the final service and at the dinner – such as old-time hymns, attendance of previous pastors and members – perhaps even opening a 1904 cornerstone from the First Presbyterian Church, will be included.

LAS ANIMAS  

Meet Aguilar’s superintendent finalists

AGUILAR— The Aguilar school board has announced three finalists in their search for a new superintendent: Olivia Bachicha, Justin Cowan, and Victoria Santistevan. The school board will host a Meet & Greet event on Thursday, March 10 from 5 – 7 p.m.  in the Aguilar High School Library for the community, school students, and staff to meet and visit with the three candidates.

St. Patricks Day parade

TRINIDAD- The annual Trinidad St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be on Saturday, March 12 at 12p.m.   Come be in the parade or come to watch it, it will be fun!  There is a Parade contest of the most outrages person, group, car or float (think GREEN) in the parade.  $25.00 entry fee   Top prize of $100, Judges are local kids from Trinidad. The parade will start at Walnut and Main and end at City Hall.  For more information please call or text 214-336-4229.

Second Saturdays – Open Mic for all Literary Souls

TRINIDAD—The Corazón de Trinidad Creative District is pleased to announce its third event for 2022; the Second Saturday Series will continue on Saturday, March 12 at 7 p.m. An Open Mic for poets and all literary souls, the Series is hosted by the Creative District on the Second Saturday of the month at 210 West Main St. The evening will begin with a featured writer; the microphone then opens to all who would like to share their creative literary efforts. This event is free and open to the public.

Philosophy Café:  Autonomy

TRINIDAD—Do you enjoy philosophizing with others about timeless questions? Join us Monday, March 14th at 5p.m. for a facilitated conversation, normally on the second Monday of each month. After a brief introduction about an idea from the tradition of philosophy, the discussion takes on a life of its own. During the pandemic, we’ve been hosting this  using Zoom Meeting. If you want to join us, go to our website (Carnegiepubliclibrary.org) and click the Virtual Programs button. Scroll down until you find the article on Philosophy Café.

Trinidad Coalition Brownfield Initiative

TRINIDAD – The Trinidad Brownfield Coalition consisting of Trinidad, Aguilar, and Las Animas County, is hosting a public meeting to share news on the use of a Brownfield Assessment Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This Coalition was first awarded an EPA Brownfield Grant in 2015, and this new round of funding will allow the Coalition to continue revitalizing vacant and underused properties, or brownfields in Trinidad, Aguilar, and throughout Las Animas County. Funding will be used to identify brownfield sites for revitalization, assess existing site conditions, and plan for future cleanup and reuse of priority sites. Interested property owners, community members, and other stakeholders can attend this informational meeting in person or virtually. Information will include an overview of the grant
and how interested individuals and property owners can nominate sites for consideration for grant-funded assistance. This meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art, 150 East Main Street, Trinidad and online at  https://meet.goto.com/363148061 Dial in: +1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 363-148-061

Mobile vaccine clinic

AGUILAR —  Thursday, March 17, 10 a.m. to  6 p.m., the mobile vaccine clinic will be offering all Covid vaccines and the flu vaccine at Aguilar School 420 Balsam Ave, Aguilar. For more info visit www.comassvax.org

Mobile vaccine clinic

TRINIDAD —  March 19,24,30 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., the mobile vaccine clinic will be offering all Covid vaccines and the flu vaccine at City Hall in Trinidad. For more info visit www.comassvax.org

COLFAX

Spring youth football camp

RATON— Bring your 2nd through 7th graders for some football and fun. Football camp will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Match 26 and 27th from 9a.m.-4p.m. We ask that you be at Tiger Stadium by 8:30a.m. for check-in and camp will cost $20 per athlete. This camp will be non-padded and will focus on individual and position specific drills. Any question, please contact Dustin Walton at (505) 918-3878.

Family Literacy Academy

COLFAX— The PED is offering a three-part series of workshops called the Family Literacy Academy to equip pre-K through fifth grade families and caretakers with knowledge and strategies to support their children’s literacy development at home. The workshops will be offered in both English and Spanish once a month in February, March and April. These workshops will help families bring to life many of the strategies in PED’s Early Literacy Guide. Tuesday,  March 29 and Tuesday, April 26 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. To register for English workshops  visit          https://bit.ly/NMFLA22 Register for Spanish workshops at https://bit.ly/NMAcademia.

Upcoming Events for March 3, 2022

OUR WORLD

Grief support group

OUR WORLD—The Grief Support Group sponsored by Mt. Rose Health Center Pallative Care and Hospice for March will be the usual 2nd Wednesday of the month, March 9 from 2-3:30p.m. Val Stepien, long time hospice worker will continue to share her wisdom regarding Loving Yourself in Times of Grief. This group is free and all are welcome.  Feel free to email Val Stepien, at vonstep@ecentral.com if you have any questions or would like more information about the group. The zoom  meeting link is https://zoom.us/j/95686445697

Phone-in Legal Help

Colorado Legal Service is offering free legal help to the low-income community of Southeast Colorado on Wednesday, March 16 from 5-7:30p.m.Volunteer attorneys are here to help answer civil legal questions, help with court forms, and explain law and procedure for; family law, landlord/tenant law, protection orders,  consumer protection, collections, probate and small claims. To speak with an attorney about civil matters, call 844-404-7400 during clinic hours.

HUERFANO

Mobile Vaccine Clinic

WALSENBURG —  The mobile vaccine bus will be in town on  March 3,5,12,16,26,31 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.  at  the  Safeway parking lot. Pfizer, Moderna, J&J and the flu vaccine will be available. For more information or to set up an appointment please visit  https://www.comassvax.org//appointment/en/reg/2634854109

Ukrainian Egg Design
 
LA VETA — Judy Passow, a Huerfano County resident will be sharing her interest and expertise regarding the art of Ukrainian Egg Design that has been passed down for more than 1,000 years.  Judy has taught throughout the United States (including at the Smithsonian Museum) and in Europe. Her beautiful eggs are on display in many cities, and she enjoys sharing this craft with others.   Judy will share the process and her artful eggs on Thursday, March 3rd at 2p.m. at the La Veta Library. Later in the spring an actual class will be offered! Judy has been so gracious in offering her knowledge to keep this beautiful tradition alive! Come learn and see her stunning eggs on display.  Art in Society grant money is making this program possible!

eSports & VR Demo Day

WALSENBURG — Join us on Friday, March 4, 2 p.m. for  free eSports and VR demos! We have six PCs and a Nintendo Switch. We also have two Valve Index’s for VR. eSports describes the world of competitive, organized video gaming. Competitors from different leagues or teams face off in the same games that are popular with at-home gamers: Fortnite, League of Legends, Counter-Strike, Call of Duty, Overwatch, and Madden NFL, to name a few.

All That Jazz

LA VETA — Time to get your “jazz” on– the Francisco Center for the Performing Arts Show Choir is excited to offer its winter concert: “All That Jazz”—featuring a compilation of songs celebrating just the fun of music. Tickets will be $10.00 available at the door or online at https://www.lavetatheaterweb.org. Please join us on Friday, March 4, 2022 at 7p .m. (doors open at 6:30); Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30); and Sunday, March 6 at 2 p.m.  (doors open at 1:30). All performances are at the theater located at 127 West Francisco in La Veta. Seating is limited, no reservations required (seating on a first come, first serve basis). Any donations to help support the choir will be gleefully accepted.

Walsenburg Fox weekend movie

WALSENBURG — Join us at the Historic Fox Theatre for our weekend Movie “UNCHARTED” Street-smart Nathan Drake is recruited by seasoned treasure hunter Victor “Sully” Sullivan to recover a fortune amassed by Ferdinand Magellan, and lost 500 years ago by the House of Moncada.
Rated PG-13 Showtimes are Friday and Saturday,  7:30 p.m., Sunday at  3 p.m.  Tickets are $7 for adults, $6 for students and teachers, and $5 for children (age five to twelve) and seniors.

Huerfano Democrats Caucus & Assembly

HUERFANO — Come together for caucus! The Huerfano County Democrats will hold their caucus at 10a.m. on Saturday, March 5th with the assembly following  at 2 p.m. at the Huerfano County Community Center, 928 Russell St. We will hear from local candidates, nominate, conduct unofficial, unrecorded, informational straw polls, we will elect delegates to represent at assembly, select precinct organizers for our newly drawn 5 precincts, and discuss and vote on the party platform.  Sign-ups for election judges will also be accepted. Your attendance and participation are necessary to our democracy.  Masks will be mandatory at both events.  Together we are stronger! www.huerfanodems.com/getinvolved

Nuevo Americana comes to La Veta

LA VETA — On Saturday, March 5, 7 p.m. enjoy Nuevo Americana music with Chris Arellano at La Veta Mercantile. Arellano’s deeply personal Americana weaves together the Norteño music of his northern New Mexico upbringing with Alternative  Country and Blues influences, for a signature style that he calls Nuevo Americana. Fused with song and story, Spanish and English, his transcendent lyrics move listeners with emotion and passion. Chris’ ability to play multiple stringed instruments has kept him busy as a Nashville session musician and producer.  $18 advance. $20 day of show. https://lavetamercantile.simpletix.com/

Walsenburg Eagles Ladies Auxilliary community brunch

WALSENBURG —  The Walsenburg Ladies Auxilliary #1187 will host our community brunch on Sunday, March 6,  from 11a.m.-1p.m. at the Eagles Hall, 614 Main St in Walsenburg.  The cost is $5 for adults and $2.50 for children.  We will be serving a new menu: french toast, ham, and scrambled eggs.  The meal will include coffee or juice.  We hope to see you there!

Farmers Market meeting

LA VETA-The first meeting of the La Veta Farmers Market vendors for 2022 will be Tuesday, March 8, 10a.m.-12p.m., on the second floor of the La Veta library on Main St. This will be our 11th year and should be a great one. The meeting is open to returning and new vendors and anyone who might be thinking about being a vendor or is just curious. There is no vendor fee and the market usually runs mid-May through mid-Oct in the area next to the La Veta library.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact John at 7192810100 or costeawood1@gmail.com

Free legal help

HUERFANO—The Spanish Peaks Public Library is partnering with Colorado attorneys and Colorado Legal Services to offer free legal assistanceon Tuesday, March 8, from 2p.m.-5p.m. If you have any questions about these programs and to get on the list, call the library at 719-738-2774 You can also visit checkerboard.co These services are proved on the second Tuesday of every month.

American Legion meeting

HUERFANO-American Legion Post 16 will be meeting on Wednesday, March 9, 6p.m. at the Huerfano Community Center at 928 Russell St. Walsenburg. Our guest speaker will be Carlton Croft from the Huerfano County Economic Development and Tourism Board. Also, on our agenda there will be a Post Everlasting in the honor of Bill Shepard a previous member that has passed away recently. A sympathy card will be available to sign.

Two Peaks-One Book” community book read event

LA VETA — La Veta Library is proud to announce that our Two Peaks/ One Book  Community Book Read Series  featuring local author Roger Green will present it’s his first program on Thursday, March 10, 2p.m. in the meeting room at LVPL.  Mr Green will talk about his process and motivation in writing the book and then  you are invited to discuss the many themes explored and get your copy of the novel signed.  Free as always with refreshments provided.

Village Powers: Identifying realistic community goals

HUERFANO—  Please join La Veta Public Library on Saturday, March 12, 2-4p.m. for a village gathering to investigate healthy collaborations by reviewing community strengths and discussing best practices. Our goal is to build ties between community organizations and individuals while organically creating realistic goals for change. This community conversation will provide a safe space to review community needs and action plans to ensure sustainability. Join the La Veta Regional Library District as we work together to provide the community with practical tools to bridge community efforts. This is part one of a two part conversation series. Part two will include efforts to deal with adverse viewpoints and explore strategies for expressing strongly-held opinions in ways that result in positive change – even if that change represents compromise. Refreshments will be provided. Thank you to the American Library Association for their support through the Library Transforming Communities grants.

“Coming of age in America in the shadow of the Great War.” discussion

LA VETA-Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 13,  2p.m. when Dr Ed Crowther, Professor for many years at Adams State,  will join us at La Veta Libraryfor a fascinating lecture entitled “Coming of age in America in the shadow of the Great War.” You won’t want to miss this dynamic discussion!.  Free as always with refreshments provided.

Calling all chili chefs!—UPDATED2/28

LA VETA — Good news!!  The LaVeta Oktoberfest is preparing for our annual Chili Cookoff Competition to be -held on Saturday, March 13, 5 p.m. at the Mission Deli Restaurant in Laveta and we have a few spots left for aspiring chili chefs! We have some really great prizes this year that you won’t want to miss out on and a fun evening planned.  Please stop by the LaVeta Library to pick up the entry form or call Mitzi at 719-742-5278 and she will assist you.  We are also looking for a few more quality items for our silent auction table.  Let us know if you can help out and mark your calendars for some great food and fun!

Two Peaks-One Book Walsenburg

WALSENBURG— Please join us for a community book read, Two Peaks-One Book Walsenburg. The mission of this program is to foster community dialog & interaction by the reading & discussion of a common book. Our selection is “Bless Me, Ultima” by Rudolfo Anaya, which is a coming-of-age novel centering on Antonio Márez y Luna and his mentorship under his curandera and protector, Ultima. It has become the most widely read and critically acclaimed novel in the Chicano literary canon since its first publication in 1972
We will have free copies available of this novel for you to pick up at SPLD (Walsenburg). A Colorado Humanities grant to Huajatolla Heritage Foundation has made this program possible. The dates for our discussion sessions are Thursdays, March 17, 24 & 31 at 2p.m. Stop in & get your copy & let’s make this a great community event!

Mobile vaccine clinic

LA VETA — The mobile vaccine bus will be in town on Friday, March 18, 9a.m.-12p.m. at the La Veta School on 126 E. Garland St. La Veta. Pfizer, Moderna, J&J and the flu vaccine will be available. For more information or to set up an appointment please visit  https://www.comassvax.org

Mobile vaccine clinic

GARDNER —  The mobile vaccine bus will be in town on Friday, March 18, 1p.m.-6p.m.  at  the Gardner Community Center 28 Co Rd 632, Gardner. Pfizer, Moderna, J&J and the flu vaccine will be available. For more information or to set up an appointment please visit  https://www.comassvax.org

Blood drive rescheduled

WALSENBURG —The Blood Drives are sponsored by American Legion Post 16 and will be held at Huerfano Community Center on April 12, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Participants can register online and there is a medical questionnaire to be answered before
you can donate blood. Walk ins are welcome and the questionnaire can be filled out in person as well. To register online please visit www.vitalant.org
The American Legion Blood Drive that was scheduled for the 8th of February had to be cancelled  We apologize for any inconvenience the cancellation may have caused.

LAS ANIMAS  

Cooking for Families

TRINIDAD —Join AmeriCorps Members Brie and Cassondra to learn fun family recipes and helpful cooking tips. Thursdays starting Feb. 17 through March 10 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Spots are limited, so register today at  www.mtcarmelcenter.org.   The class will be held in person at the Garden Room at Mt. Carmel, 911 Robinson Ave, Trinidad. Masks required.

Support for parents in recovery

TRINIDAD — Circle of Parents groups offer a safe, friendly, confidential, non-judgemental, supportive enviroment to share with and learn from other parents. It’s a place where anyone in a parenting role can open celebrate success, address challenges, find information and resources to support raising children. Meetings are every Thursday, beginning Feb. 24th, 6 p.m. at the Youth Club of Trinidad, 204 E. Kansas ave. Kids activities will be available. For more information please contact HuLA Early Childhood Council 719-845-0463

HUGE “CARage Sale” Fundraiser

TRINIDAD — Friday, March 4 & Saturday March 5 from 9a.m.- 2p.m. at Art Cartopia Museum 2702 Freedom Road in Trinidad. We’ll have a little (or big) something for everyone. So, don’t miss out on this spectacular sale. Please  no early birds.  Proceeds of the sale to benefit ArtoCade and Art Cartopia Museum. For more infamation please contact us at (719) 846-3473

Senior Days at Books & More Bookstore

TRINIDAD—Join us Friday, March 4, 11am-4pm and Saturday March 5, 10am-4pm for our Senior Days event.  It;s a great time to stock up on some spring goodies as most items will be 50% off. For more information please call us at 719-846-8522 or visit us at 132 N. Commercial St.

Las Animas County Democratic caucus and assembly

LAS ANIMAS — The democratic caucus for precincts 1-7 will be held on Saturday, March 5th at 1 p.m. Assembly follows the Same Day at 2 pm and will be held at Trinidad State College 600 Prospect Street Sullivan Center, Pioneer Room. There is also the option to participate via Zoom. Please contact LACDems@gmail.com for Zoom link

Basic pistol shooting

TRINIDAD — Introductions to the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to safely own and use a pistol. Bring your own handgun, semiautos or double action revolvers preferred. This class will be held on Saturday, March 5 from 8a.m.-5p.m. at Prator Gun Range. This is a “for credit” class that is a part of Trinidad State’s Junior College NRA Firearm Safety Instructor Certification Program. The regular tuition and fees apply. Class fees do not include NRA membership. This course is eligible for VA benefits and financial aid. If you wish to attend this course, please apply either online at https://www.Trinidadstate.edu or in person on the Trinidad Campus, in the Berg Building. You must be 21 years or older to take this class.

Free legal help

TRINIDAD—The Trinidad Carnegie Public Library is partnering with Colorado attorneys and Colorado Legal Services to offer free legal assistanceon Tuesday, March 8th from 2p.m.-5p.m. If you have any questions about these programs, call the library at 719-846-6841 You can also visit checkerboard.com These services are proved on the second Tuesday of every month.

Mobile vaccine clinic

WESTON—Wednesday, March 9, 10a.m.-6p.m. the mobile vaccine clinic will be offering all Covid vaccines and the flu vaccine at Primero School 20200 State Highway 12, Weston For more info or to make an appointment, please visit – https://www.comassvax.org//appointment

Meet Aguilar’s superintendent finalists

AGUILAR— The Aguilar school board has announced three finalists in their search for a new superintendent: Olivia Bachicha, Justin Cowan, and Victoria Santistevan. The school board will host a Meet & Greet event on Thursday, March 10 from 5 – 7p.m.  in the Aguilar High School Library for the community, school students, and staff to meet and visit with the three candidates.

St. Patricks Day parade

TRINIDAD- The annual Trinidad St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be on Saturday, March 12 at 12p.m.   Come be in the parade or come to watch it, it will be fun!  There is a Parade contest of the most outrages person, group, car or float (think GREEN) in the parade.  $25.00 enter fee   Top prize of $100.00, Judges are local kids from Trinidad. The parade will start at Walnut and Main and end at City Hall.  For more information please call or text 214-336-4229.

Second Saturdays – Open Mic for all Literary Souls

TRINIDAD—The Corazón de Trinidad Creative District is pleased to announce its third event for 2022; the Second Saturday Series will continue on Saturday, March 12 at 7p.m. An Open Mic for poets and all literary souls, the Series is hosted by the Creative District on the Second Saturday of the month at 210 West Main St. The evening will begin with a featured writer; the microphone then opens to all who would like to share their creative literary efforts. This event is free and open to the public.

Philosophy Café:  Autonomy

TRINIDAD—Do you enjoy philosophizing with others about timeless questions? Join us Monday, March 14th at 5p.m. for a facilitated conversation, normally on the second Monday of each month. After a brief introduction about an idea from the tradition of philosophy, the discussion takes on a life of its own. During the pandemic, we’ve been hosting this  using Zoom Meeting. If you want to join us, go to our website (Carnegiepubliclibrary.org) and click the Virtual Programs button. Scroll down until you find the article on Philosophy Café. Just click the Register button to get detailed information on how to join.

Mobile vaccine clinic

AGUILAR —  Thursday, March 17, 10 a.m. to  6 p.m., the mobile vaccine clinic will be offering all Covid vaccines and the flu vaccine at Aguilar School 420 Balsam Ave, Aguilar. For more info or to make an appointment, please visit – https://www.comassvax.org//appointment

Mobile vaccine clinic

TRINIDAD —  March 19,24,30 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., the mobile vaccine clinic will be offering all Covid vaccines and the flu vaccine at City Hall in Trinidad. For more info or to make an appointment, please visit – https://www.comassvax.org//appointment

COLFAX

March Subgroup Health Council Zoom Meeting

COLFAX— Please join us on Thursday, March 3rd at 11:30a.m. to be a part of our *Subgroup Zoom Meeting*. We will be discussing our three subgroups and the tasks each group will be working on to reach our goals in completing our FY22 deliverables.
Group 1 – Will be working on updating our Colfax County Health Council Bi-Laws (see attached) with
Group 2 -Will be working on Prom and Graduation Sticker Shock around Colfax County. (Need Volunteers)
Group 3 – Will be working on our continued 3 part presentation on Suicide Awareness that will be shared out virtually.
If you have time and are interested in participating in one of these subgroups, please attend the meeting or let me know if you are unable to attend and would like to participate. Below is the Zoom Link for the meeting! Hope to see you all there.
Meeting ID: 825 6408 2050
Passcode: 804776

2022 International Santa Fe Trail Balloon Rally art work competition

COLFAX—Attention youth artists (7th through 12th grades) in Colfax, Union and Los Alamos counties. We want you to compete by designing this year’s Balloon Rally Logo.  You could win a Hot Air Balloon Ride and see your artwork printed on pins and t-shirts!!!  Deadline to submit is March 10, 2022. Submit your design to Raton Main St office at 145 S. First St. Enteries must include “2022 International Santa Fe Trail Balloon  Rally, Raton NM”. Design must be 5 in. by 5 in., can have up to three colors and must include the student’s name, grade and school. For more information please call Brenda Ferri at 445-2052 or Christine Valentini at 445-2457.

Family Literacy Academy

COLFAX— The PED is offering a three-part series of workshops called the Family Literacy Academy to equip pre-K through fifth grade families and caretakers with knowledge and strategies to support their children’s literacy development at home. The workshops will be offered in both English and Spanish once a month in February, March and April. These workshops will help families bring to life many of the strategies in PED’s Early Literacy Guide. Tuesday,  March 29 and Tuesday, April 26 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. To register for English workshops  visit          https://bit.ly/NMFLA22 Register for Spanish workshops at https://bit.ly/NMAcademia.

Upcoming Events for February 24, 2022

HUERFANO

Two Peaks-One Book” community book read event — pick up your book now

LA VETA — LaVeta Public Library is pleased to announce that we will once again be able to offer our” Two Peaks-One Book” community book read event.The mission of this program is to foster community dialog and interaction by the reading and discussion of a common book.  The 2022 selection is “4,284 miles” by Roger L. Greene.  It is a fascinating work of historical  fiction about two young boys who, in 1916,  set out from Colorado Springs on their bicycles for a trip across the country to see the Statue of Liberty.  “4284 Miles” is a wonderful coming of age novel filled with historic information about America in 1916, unforgettable characters, and thought provoking themes of equality, freedom and the cost of liberty. We will have copies available of this novel for you to pick up at LVPL and the full list of the dates and times of the programs we will be offering in conjunction with the book will be announced soon.  Stop in and get your copy and let’s make this a great community event!

Mobile Vaccine Clinic

WALSENBURG —  The mobile vaccine bus will be in town on Thursday, Feb. 24th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  at  the  Safeway parking lot. Pfizer, Moderna, J&J and the flu vaccine will be available. For more information or to set up an appointment please visit  https://www.comassvax.org//appointment/en/reg/2634854109

Communications Coalition meeting

WALSENBURG —  Thursday, Feb. 24 at 12 p.m. at the Huerfano County Community Center 928 Russle Street
This is an in person meeting but a zoom option is available. Come let everyone know what is going on with your business, non-profit or government organization.
Lunch will be provided by Huerfano County Economic Development. The Zoom link is:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84373619074?pwd=NkhUY2lGdXA2UXR4MzNJRUhLTzhrZz09

Walsenburg Fox weekend movie

WALSENBURG — Death on the Nile will be playing at the historic Fox Theatre. Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot’s Egyptian vacation aboard a glamorous river steamer turns into a terrifying search for a murderer when a picture-perfect couple’s idyllic honeymoon is tragically cut short. RUNTIME: 2 hours 7 minutes Showtimes are Friday and Saturday,  7:30 p.m.,
Sunday at  3 p.m.  Tickets are $7 for adults, $6 for students and teachers, and $5 for children (age five to twelve) and seniors.

Catch health problems before they get too far

HUERFANO —  Friday, Feb. 25  Life Line Screening offers 5 Preventive Health Screenings for Carotid Artery Disease, Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), Osteoporosis Risk. This 5 Screening package is to offer peace of mind or early detection for risk of stroke or cardiovascular disease. The combination of these tests helps detects problems before you have symptoms and while you and your doctor can still take action while still doing the things you love. This health screening event will be held at the Huerfano County Community Center at 928 Russell.
To register please call 888-814-0416 or go to www.llsa.social/hsc

eSports & VR Demo Day

WALSENBURG — Join us Friday, Feb. 25 at 2 pm for  free eSports and VR demos! We have six PCs and a Nintendo Switch. We also have two Valve Index’s for VR.
eSports describes the world of competitive, organized video gaming. Competitors from different leagues or teams face off in the same games that are popular with at-home gamers: Fortnite, League of Legends, Counter-Strike, Call of Duty, Overwatch, and Madden NFL, to name a few.

Ukrainian Egg Design
 
HUERFANO — Judy Passow, a Huerfano County resident will be sharing her interest and expertise regarding the art of Ukrainian Egg Design that has been passed down for more than 1,000 years.  Judy has taught throughout the United States (including at the Smithsonian Museum) and in Europe. Her beautiful eggs are on display in many cities, and she enjoys sharing this craft with others.   Judy will share the process and her artful eggs on Friday Feb. 25th at 2 PM at the Walsenburg Library; then the program will be repeated on Thursday, March 3rd at 2PM at the La Veta Library. Later in the spring an actual class will be offered! Judy has been so gracious in offering her knowledge to keep this beautiful tradition alive! Come learn and see her stunning eggs on display.  Art in Society grant money is making this program possible!

Meet the Candidate- Karl Sporleder, County Commissioner, District 3

LA VETA — Karl Sporleder is having a Meet and Greet on Saturday, Feb. 26 at 4 p.m. at Fatt Weller’s BBQ, 124 N. Main St, La Veta.

SPLD Gardening 101

WALSENBURG — Spanish Peaks Library will again have their Gardening 101 program this month on Sunday, Feb. 27 from 1 to  3 p.m. at the library, 415 Walsen Ave. We will be discussing how to read seed catalogs, touching on the meaning of number of days and zone requirements, as well what all that strange terminology means.  We will also be exploring tips and practices on starting seeds indoors.
Please join us for this fun and informative monthly program on the 4th Sunday of every month.  Hope to see you there!

Water Conservancy District meeting

HUERFANO — The monthly board meeting of the Huerfano County Water Conservancy District will be held in person at the Walsenburg Housing Authority activity room, 220 Russell St, Walsenburg, CO, on Monday, Feb. 28 at 6pm. The draft agenda for the meeting can be found on the  district’s website: www.hcwcd.net

Huerfano Republicans Caucus

HUERFANO — Join the Republicans at our precinct caucus Tuesday, March 1 at 7pm.  Odd numbered precincts will meet at the Huerfano Community Church at 601 Leon Ave in Walsenburg.  Even precincts will meet at the Methodist Church on South main in La Veta.  The caucus is the birthplace of both ideas and candidates; a true grassroots start to every election season.  Get in on the ground floor! If you’re a Republican but not sure which precinct you live in, visit the Republican Facebook page to see the maps!  https://www.facebook.com/Huerfanogop

Huerfano Democrats Caucus & Assembly

HUERFANO — Come together for caucus! The Huerfano County Democrats will hold their caucus at 10  a.m. on Saturday, March 5th with the assembly following  at 2 p.m. at the Huerfano County Community Center, 928 Russell St. We will hear from local candidates, nominate, conduct unofficial, unrecorded, informational straw polls, we will elect delegates to represent at assembly, select precinct organizers for our newly drawn 5 precincts, and discuss and vote on the party platform.  Sign-ups for election judges will also be accepted. Your attendance and participation are necessary to our democracy.  Masks will be mandatory at both events.  Together we are stronger! www.huerfanodems.com/getinvolved

All That Jazz

LA VETA — Time to get your “jazz” on– the Francisco Center for the Performing Arts Show Choir is excited to offer its winter concert: “All That Jazz”—featuring a compilation of songs celebrating just the fun of music. Tickets will be $10.00 available at the door or online at https://www.lavetatheaterweb.org. Please join us on Friday, March 4, 2022 at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30); Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30); and Sunday, March 6 at 2 p.m.  (doors open at 1:30). All performances are at the theater located at 127 West Francisco in La Veta. Seating is limited, no reservations required (seating on a first come, first serve basis). Any donations to help support the choir will be gleefully accepted.

Nuevo Americana comes to La Veta

LA VETA — On Saturday, March 5, 7 p.m. enjoy Nuevo Americana music with Chris Arellano at La Veta Mercantile. Arellano’s deeply personal Americana weaves together the Norteño music of his northern New Mexico upbringing with Alternative  Country and Blues influences, for a signature style that he calls Nuevo Americana. Fused with song and story, Spanish and English, his transcendent lyrics move listeners with emotion and passion. Chris’ ability to play multiple stringed instruments has kept him busy as a Nashville session musician and producer.  $18 advance. $20 day of show. https://lavetamercantile.simpletix.com/

Farmers Market meeting

LA VETA-The first meeting of the La Veta Farmers Market vendors for 2022 will be Tuesday, March 8th 10am-12, on the second floor of the La Veta library on Main St. This will be our 11th year and should be a great one. The meeting is open to returning and new vendors and anyone who might be thinking about being a vendor or is just curious. There is no vendor fee and the market usually runs mid-May through mid-Oct in the area next to the La Veta library.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact John at 7192810100 or costeawood1@gmail.com

LAS ANIMAS  

Cooking for Families

TRINIDAD —Join AmeriCorps Members Brie and Cassondra to learn fun family recipes and helpful cooking tips. Thursdays starting Feb. 17 through March 10 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Spots are limited, so register today at  www.mtcarmelcenter.org.   The class will be held in person at the Garden Room at Mt. Carmel, 911 Robinson Ave, Trinidad. Masks required.

Support for parents in recovery

TRINIDAD — Circle of Parents groups offer a safe, friendly, confidential, non-judgemental, supportive enviroment to share with and learn from other parents. It’s a place where anyone in a parenting role can open celebrate success, address challenges, find information and resources to support raising children. Meetings are every Thursday, beginning Feb. 24th, 6 p.m. at the Youth Club of Trinidad, 204 E. Kansas ave. Kids activities will be available. For more information please contact HuLA Early Childhood Council 719-845-0463
Art with Heart

TRINIDAD — A free painting event for veterans and their families hosted by Alexandra Stefanec on Friday Feb. 25 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. in the Garden Room at Mt. Carmel. Refreshments will be provided. Please call (719)845-4894 for more info. No registration required.

Wreath making workshop

TRINIDAD — Join us for a fun night of learning how to make your own Spring wreath on Friday, Feb. 25th at 5:30 p.m! We will be working with 12″ wreath frames with spring florals. Assistance will be given to create your own custom wreath. $40 per person-includes all wreath supplies, water & cookies. Please feel free to bring your own snacks. Drinks will be sold separately cash/card accepted. Please contact Darci 719-859-3123 to register and prepay for your spots. Workshop will be held in the upstairs of the Champions building on N. Commercial St.

Mobile vaccine clinic

TRINIDAD — On Saturday, Feb. 26 from 10 a.m. to  6 p.m., the mobile vaccine clinic will be offering all Covid vaccines and the flu vaccine at City Hall in Trinidad. For more info or to make an appointment, please visit – https://www.comassvax.org//appointment/en/reg/3616629084

Annual Polar Plunge
TRINIDAD — Join us Saturday, Feb. 26 for the annual Westerra Credit Union Trinidad Polar Plunge presented by Ford and raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Colorado athletes! The Polar Plunge will be held at Trinidad State Park. Check in is at 10AM and the plunge is between 10:30 AM– 11:30. $75 fundraising minimum for all adults and $50 for students and Special Olympics Colorado athletes. Hosting an in-person Polar Plunge is a responsibility we do not take lightly. County and local COVID regulations will be followed if in place the week of the plunge.
Please visit: specialolympicsco.org/event/trinidadplunge/ for more information.

Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald w/ Kate Strobel at Main Street LIVE

TRINIDAD —  Freedom Road presents another hilarious comedy show in Trinidad, Colorado featuring legendary comic Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald with Kate Strobel. Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald with Kate Strobel hosted by Nathan Lund at Main Street LIVE on Saturday Feb. 26. Doors open at 7 p.m.  and the show starts at 8 p.m. Prices for ages 21+ $10 online / $15 at the door ($5 at the door with Freedom Road receipt). For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.mainstreetlive.org/tickets

Wine and Chocolate pairing- reservations due by Feb. 28

TRINIDAD  —  Join us and bring your friends for evening featuring a selection of wines, chocolates, snacks, games, live music and a silent auction.  The event is being held on Saturday, March 5 at 7 p.m. at 131 W. Main Street This event is a fundraiser for Main Street LIVE’s efforts to restore the building facade. Cost is $40 per person and reservations are required by Feb 28th. To make reservations or for more informations please contact our office at 719-846-4765 or info.mainstreetlive@gmail.com

HUGE “CARage Sale” Fundraiser

TRINIDAD — Friday, March 4th & Saturday March 5th
9 am- 2pm at Art Cartopia Museum 2702 Freedom Road in Trinidad. We’ll have a little (or big) something for everyone. So, don’t miss out on this spectacular sale. Please  no early birds.  Proceeds of the sale to benefit ArtoCade and Art Cartopia Museum. For more infamation please contact us at (719) 846-3473.

Las Animas County Democratic caucus and assembly

LAS ANIMAS — The democratic caucus for precincts 1-7 will be held on Saturday March 5th at 1 pm. Assembly follows the Same Day at 2 pm and will be held at Trinidad State College 600 Prospect Street Sullivan Center, Pioneer Room. There is also the option to participate via Zoom. Please contact LACDems@gmail.com for Zoom link

Basic pistol shooting

TRINIDAD — Introductions to the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to safely own and use a pistol. Bring your own handgun, semiautos or double action revolvers preferred. This class will be held on Saturday, March 5 from 8AM-5PM at Prator Gun Range. This is a “for credit” class that is a part of Trinidad State’s Junior College NRA Firearm Safety Instructor Certification Program. The regular tuition and fees apply. Class fees do not include NRA membership. This course is eligible for VA benefits and financial aid. If you wish to attend this course, please apply either online at https://www.Trinidadstate.edu or in person on the Trinidad Campus, in the Berg Building. You must be 21 years or older to take this class.

COLFAX

Virtual finance fair

COLFAX —  In an effort to assist businesses in obtaining the financial resources they need, and to help lenders and financial assistance providers find projects they wish to finance, the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) is hosting their quarterly finance fair – completely online – geared toward businesses and lenders located in the northeastern part of the state, EDD Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced today. The event will take place online Thursday, Feb. 24 from 12–1:30 p.m. Participation for both businesses and lenders is free.
This year boasts a new opportunity for lenders to pre-record their pitch if they are unable to attend the event. Please contact Jennifer Myers at Jennifer.Myers@state.nm.us to set up a video recording.
Businesses and lenders can learn more about the Business Finance Finder and register for the Northeastern New Mexico Business Finance Fair online at edd.newmexico.gov/financefinder.

Night sky viewing

COLFAX — Come and enjoy the amazing night sky at Capulin Volcano on Saturday, Feb.26 from 6pm-9! Join Capulin Rangers as we break out the telescopes and explore the different planets and distant deep space objects viewable from the park. Follow red lights from the visitor center to the observing area. Bring warm clothes, a face covering/mask, and your curiosity for an out of this world experience! No reservation needed. If you would like more information, visit https://www.nps.gov/cavo/planyourvisit/astronomy.htm.

2022 International Santa Fe Trail Balloon Rally art work competition

COLFAX—Attention youth artists (7th through 12th grades) in Colfax, Union and Los Alamos counties. We want you to compete by designing this year’s Balloon Rally Logo.  You could win a Hot Air Balloon Ride and see your artwork printed on pins and t-shirts!!!  Deadline to submit is March 10, 2022. Submit your design to Raton Main St office at 145 S. First St. Enteries must include “2022 International Santa Fe Trail Balloon  Rally, Raton NM”. Design must be 5 in. by 5 in., can have up to three colors and must include the student’s name, grade and school. For more information please call Brenda Ferri at 445-2052 or Christine Valentini at 445-2457.

Family Literacy Academy

COLFAX— The PED is offering a three-part series of workshops called the Family Literacy Academy to equip pre-K through fifth grade families and caretakers with knowledge and strategies to support their children’s literacy development at home. The workshops will be offered in both English and Spanish once a month in February, March and April. These workshops will help families bring to life many of the strategies in PED’s Early Literacy Guide. Tuesday,  March 29 and Tuesday, April 26 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. To register for English workshops  visit          https://bit.ly/NMFLA22 Register for Spanish workshops at https://bit.ly/NMAcademia.

Upcoming Events for February 17, 2022

throughout our world

Culebra Range Community Coalition Environmental Scholarship Program

OUR WORLD — The Culebra Range Community Coalition, CRCC, is a local nonprofit whose work focuses mainly on youth, education, and the environment.  The CRCC Environmental Scholarship Program combines all three; youth, education, and the environment. We feel investing in youth and environmental education is an effective strategy for protecting and enhancing the health and beauty of our natural environment. Accordingly, the CRCC Environmental Scholarship Program was started in 2012, awarding two $4,000 college scholarships. Each year since, 3 to 5 more scholarships have been awarded. Through the first nine years of the program we have awarded four-year scholarship to 34 local students.
Students interested in applying can either contact us directly at tomandlindaperry@gmail.com or contact their local high school counselor. Donors willing to contribute to this program for youth and the local environment can contact us at tomandlindaperry@gmail.com.

Virtual small business accelerator

OUR WORLD — This 12-week series is designed to aid Small Business Owners in starting, diversifying, or improving their business. Utilizing critically acclaimed and SBDC endorsed curriculum “6-Week Start-Up” by Rhonda Abrams, alongside Harvard Business School-style Roundtable discussions, the Small Business Accelerator Program is an intensive curriculum meant to prepare small business owners to overcome any challenges they may encounter, from developing your basic business concept to opening day. Every Thursday, Feb. 10 – April 28 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Registration fees: $50 due at time of registration
Full scholarships available to women, veterans, minorities, and disabled individuals. Register online at www.coloradosbdc.org

Legal service available for seniors from SCCOG Area Agency on Aging

TRINIDAD/WALSENBURG — Colorado Legal Services is able to provide legal assistance to older residents of Huerfano and Las Animas counties (age 60 and over) on a limited basis in civil legal matters including public benefits,  long term care eligibility, Medicaid, senior abuse and neglect, defense of guardianships, protective proceedings, tenant’s rights, simple wills, medical and financial powers of attorney, consumer rights, collections defense, Medicare issues and family law.
Priority will be given to those with the greatest social and economic need.
To obtain assistance, please call the Pueblo office of Colorado Legal Services at (719) 545-6708 Ext. 331.   The address of the Pueblo office of Colorado Legal Services is 1000 West 6th Street, Suite I, Pueblo, CO 81003.

ROAR For Relay for Life quilt fundraiser

OUR WORLD — A beautiful handmade quilt could be yours by entering the fundraiser raffle for ROAR for Relay for Life. $3 for one chance ticket and $5 for two chances. Get your tickets by Saturday, Feb. 26. The drawing will be held Monday, Feb. 28.
To purchase your tickets, please call Carrie at 719-890-0015 or Kendra at 719-680-0693.

HUERFANO

Two Peaks-One Book” community book read event — pick up your book now

LA VETA — LaVeta Public Library is pleased to announce that we will once again be able to offer our” Two Peaks-One Book” community book read event.The mission of this program is to foster community dialog and interaction by the reading and discussion of a common book.  The 2022 selection is “4,284 miles” by Roger L. Greene.  It is a fascinating work of historical  fiction about two young boys who, in 1916,  set out from Colorado Springs on their bicycles for a trip across the country to see the Statue of Liberty.  “4284 Miles” is a wonderful coming of age novel filled with historic information about America in 1916, unforgettable characters, and thought provoking themes of equality, freedom and the cost of liberty. We will have copies available of this novel for you to pick up at LVPL and the full list of the dates and times of the programs we will be offering in conjunction with the book will be announced soon.  Stop in and get your copy and let’s make this a great community event!

Parks and Trails volunteer opportunities

WALSENBURG — Dustin Stambaugh, Walsenburg City Administrator, and Brad Rice, Walsenburg Parks Manager, have asked La Veta Trails to co-host two clean-up opportunities in Walsenburg this spring. La Veta Trails is thrilled to support these clean-up events.
We will host a Walsenburg Volunteer Sign-up Event in the next two to three weeks. Volunteers will be required to fill out a volunteer form and sign a liability waiver.  If you would like to get onto the list of Walsenburg volunteers to receive emails from La Veta Trails, or if you would like your place of business to help host a volunteer sign-up event, email Marilyn Russell at russellm9999@gmail.com .

Mobile Vaccine Clinic

WALSENBURG —  The mobile vaccine bus will be in town on Feb 17th, 24th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  at  the  Safeway parking lot. Pfizer, Moderna, J&J and the flu vaccine will be available. For more information or to set up an appointment please visit  https://www.comassvax.org//appointment/en/reg/2634854109

Our Lady of Guadalupe origins, meanings and stories

LA VETA — Join us at LaVeta Library on Thursday, Feb. 17 at 2 p.m. as we welcome back artist, educator and amazing lecturer, Rebecca Myers. She will impart her extensive knowledge about “Our Lady of Guadalupe” and New Mexican Folk Art. Origins, meanings and stories will be shared along with color images and retablos.  Don’t miss this exciting presentation.  Free with refreshments served.

Walsenburg Fox weekend movie

WALSENBURG — Our Feb. 18 through 20th weekend movie is “Jackass Forever,” rated R with a run time of one hour forty-four minutes.  Celebrate the joy of a perfectly executed shot to the groin as Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, and the rest of the gang return for another round of hilarious, wildly absurd, and often dangerous displays of stunts and comedy. Stars: Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Dave England.
Showtimes are Friday and Saturday,  7:30 p.m.,
Sunday at  3 p.m.  Tickets are $7 for adults, $6 for students and teachers, and $5 for children (age five to twelve) and seniors.

Gardening for Huerfano County

HUERFANO — Native landscapes gardening classes are being taught in Huerfano County by Patty Merryman, Master Gardener, on Saturday Feb. 19, from 9 to 11 a.m., at New Hope Community Church in Walsenburg.  Then, from 1 to 3 p.m. there will be a class on vegetables held in Navajo Ranch at 26 Seneca Place.  The classes are free, but a tip jar is available.  Call 719-989-7361 for more info.

Communications Coalition meeting

WALSENBURG —  Thursday, Feb. 24 at 12pm at the Huerfano County Community Center 928 Russle Street
This is an inperson meeting but a zoom option is available. Come let everyone know what is going on with your business, non-profit or government organization.
Lunch will be provided by Huerfano County Economic Development. The Zoom link is:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84373619074?pwd=NkhUY2lGdXA2UXR4MzNJRUhLTzhrZz09

Catch health problems before they get too far

HUERFANO —  Friday, Feb. 25  Life Line Screening offers 5 Preventive Health Screenings for Carotid Artery Disease, Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), Osteoporosis Risk. This 5 Screening package is to offer peace of mind or early detection for risk of stroke or cardiovascular disease. The combination of these tests helps detects problems before you have symptoms and while you and your doctor can still take action while still doing the things you love. This health screening event will be held at the Huerfano County Community Center at 928 Russell.
To register please call 888-814-0416 or go to www.llsa.social/hsc

Meet the Candidate- Karl Sporleder, County Commissioner, District 3

LA VETA — Hello Huerfano County! I am running for commissioner in November and would like to get to know you and your concerns. I am having a Meet and Greet on Saturday, Feb. 26 at 4 p.m. at Fatt Weller’s BBQ, 124 N. Main St, La Veta. Be sure to support local businesses and eat some great food, too!
I want to hear from you.  Visit my website at www.karlsporlederforcommissioner.com or find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/KarlSporlederforCommissioner

SPLD Gardening 101

WALSENBURG — Spanish Peaks Library will again have their Gardening 101 program this month on Sunday, Feb. 27 from 1 to  3 p.m. at the library, 415 Walsen Ave. We will be discussing how to read seed catalogs, touching on the meaning of number of days and zone requirements, as well what all that strange terminology means.  We will also be exploring tips and practices on starting seeds indoors.
Please join us for this fun and informative monthly program on the 4th Sunday of every month.  Hope to see you there!
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Huerfano Democrats Caucus & Assembly

HUERFANO — Come together for caucus! The Huerfano County Democrats will hold their caucus at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 5th with the assembly following  at 2:00 p.m. at the Huerfano County Community Center 928 Russell St. We will hear from local candidates, nominate, conduct unofficial, unrecorded, informational straw polls, we will elect delegates to represent at assembly, select precinct organizers for our newly drawn 5 precincts, and discuss and vote on the party platform.  Sign-ups for election judges will also be accepted. Your attendance and participation are necessary to our democracy.  Masks will be mandatory at both events.  Together we are stronger! www.huerfanodems.com/getinvolved

All That Jazz

LA VETA—Time to get your “jazz” on– the Francisco Center for the Performing Arts Show Choir is excited to offer its winter concert: “All That Jazz”—featuring a compilation of songs celebrating just the fun of music. Please join us on Friday, March 4, and Saturday, March 5 at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30); and Sunday, March 6 at 2 p.m. (doors open at 1:30).
All performances are at the theater located at 127 West Francisco in La Veta. Tickets are $11 online or $10 cash (available at the door). Online tickets are available at https://www.lavetatheaterweb.org.  Any donations to help support the choir will be gleefully accepted.

Nuevo Americana comes to La Veta

LA VETA — On Saturday, March 5, 7 p.m. enjoy Nuevo Americana music with Chris Arellano at La Veta Mercantile. Arellano’s deeply personal Americana weaves together the Norteño music of his northern New Mexico upbringing with Alternative  Country and Blues influences, for a signature style that he calls Nuevo Americana. Fused with song and story, Spanish and English, his transcendent lyrics move listeners with emotion and passion. Chris’ ability to play multiple stringed instruments has kept him busy as a Nashville session musician and producer.  $18 advance. $20 day of show. https://lavetamercantile.simpletix.com/

Calling all chili chefs!

LA VETA — Get ready for our annual chili cook-off competition coming your way on Saturday, March 12 at Mission Deli in La Veta.  We are looking for  the best red, green and “mystery” chilis and prizes will be awarded!  This exciting fundraiser is brought to you by the Oktoberfest committee  and we need your help to make it the best ever!  Contact Mitzi at 719-742-5278 or stop by the La Veta Library for entry forms. We are also accepting quality items for our silent auction. As always, thanks for your support!

Blood drive rescheduled

WALSENBURG —The Blood Drives are sponsored by American Legion Post 16 and will be held at Huerfano Community Center on April 12, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Participants can register online and there is a medical questionnaire to be answered before
you can donate blood. Walk ins are welcome and the questionnaire can be filled out in person as well. To register online please visit www.vitalant.org
The American Legion Blood Drive that was scheduled for the 8th of February had to be cancelled  We apologize for any inconvenience the cancellation may have caused.

LAS ANIMAS  

Free COVID-19 testing on Sundays

TRINIDAD  — Due to high demand, the Huerfano-Las Animas District Health Department has added another day of FREE COVID-19 community testing in Trinidad. The additional testing day will be on Sundays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the community center.

Call for artists: Carnegie Library Art Wall

TRINIDAD — The Art Wall at the library has been a bit dormant since the pandemic hit, but with more and more visitors coming to the library, it’s time to remind everyone about this free resource. We have about fifteen linear feet of wall space with a very high ceiling. It’s equipped with a great hanging system. We will provide a custom-designed poster and description cards for the individual pieces. We will also help with promotion via our social media, website and email, and we will notify the local newspapers of your exhibit. Sales are by direct communication between the artist and the buyer. Exhibits are one month long, starting on the first of every month.
If you are interested, contact Tom Potter at 719-846-6841 or  tom.potter@trinidad.co.gov, or just come on into the library and ask to speak with him.

Cooking for Families

TRINIDAD —Join AmeriCorps Members Brie and Cassondra to learn fun family recipes and helpful cooking tips. Thursdays starting Feb. 17 through March 10 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Spots are limited, so register today at  www.mtcarmelcenter.org.   The class will be held in person at the Garden Room at Mt. Carmel, 911 Robinson Ave, Trinidad. Masks required.

State of the City Address Thurs., Feb. 17

TRINIDAD — Phil Rico, Mayor of the City of Trinidad will be giving the annual State of the City address next Thursday, Feb. 17 at Trinidad State Junior College in the Pioneer Room at 6:00 p.m. The public is invited to the event. The mayor will be addressing the city’s 2022 agenda. City council members and the mayor will be taking questions from those in the audience. The event will be aired on YouTube.com at Trinidad Times TV 71 on Friday, February 18. For more information contact Victor Gutierrez at victor.gutierrez@trinidad.co.gov.
Masks are mandatory at Trinidad State College.

Hands On History

 TRINIDAD —  Join the fun at the Trinidad History Meausamat at 120 S. Chestnut ST, Friday, Feb. 18th 1-4pm. This week we will be learning about the history of space exploration and making our very own rubber-band rockets! For more information go to https://www.facebook.com/TrinidadHistoryMuseum/

“Talk About It” Skate Party

TRINIDAD — On Friday, Feb. 18,  5 to 9 p.m. the Advocates Against Domestic Assault and Skateland are hosting a “talk about it” skate party. This free event is open to all ages to promote awareness of Teen Dating Awareness Month. For more information please contact AADA at 719-846-6665.

Mobile vaccine clinic

TRINDAD— On Saturday, Feb. 19, 26 from 10 a.m. to  6 p.m., the mobile vaccine clinic will be offering all Covid vaccines and the flu vaccine at City Hall in Trinidad. For more info or to make an appointment, please visit – https://www.comassvax.org//appointment/en/reg/3616629084

Main Street Live auditions

TRINIDAD — Monday, Feb 21 and Tuesday, Feb 22
5:30 p.m. till 7:00pm Main Street LIVE, 131 W Main Street Goodbye Charlie by George Axelrod Performances April 15-17, 22-24. This award winning comedy is about best friends George and Charlie. Both are successful writers and enjoy a playboy lifestyle. Life for the two longtime friends is about to make an ironic and interesting change.

Oscar Meyer Weinermobile is coming to town!

TRINIDAD — Here’s your chance to see one of the six real weiner mobiles in person! Hotdogger, Nickeroni, a Trinidad native and the Weinermobile will be here Monday, Feb. 21st at 2 p.m. at Ed Bell Texaco, 766 N Commercial St. Come say “Hi” and get a picture with the Weinermobile.

Support for parents in recovery

TRINIDAD — Circle of Parents groups offer a safe, friendly, confidential, non-judgemental, supportive enviroment to share with and learn from other parents. It’s a place where anyone in a parenting role can open celebrate success, address challenges, find infomation and resouces to support raising childern. Meetings are every Thursday, begining Feb. 24th, 6 p.m. at the Youth Club of Trinidad, 204 E. Kansas ave. Kids activities will be available. For more information please contact HuLA Early Childhood Council 719-845-0463

Art with Heart

TRINIDAD — A free painting event for veterans and their families hosted by Alexandra Stefanec on Friday Feb. 25 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. in the Garden Room at Mt. Carmel. Refreshments will be provided. Please call (719)845-4894 for more info. No registration required.

Wreath making workshop

TRINIDAD —Join us for a fun night of learning how to make your own Spring wreath on Friday, Feb. 25th at 5:30 p.m! We will be working with 12″ wreath frames with spring florals. Assistance will be given to create your own custom wreath. $40 per person-includes all wreath supplies, water & cookies. Please feel free to bring your own snacks. Drinks will be sold separately cash/card accepted. Please contact Darci 719-859-3123 to register and prepay for your spots. Workshop will be held in the upstairs of the Champions building on N. Commercial St.

Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald w/ Kate Strobel at Main Street LIVE

TRINIDAD —  Freedom Road presents another hilarious comedy show in Trinidad, Colorado featuring legendary comic Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald with Kate Strobel. Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald with Kate Strobel hosted by Nathan Lund at Main Street LIVE on Saturday Feb. 26. Doors open at 7 p.m.  and the show starts at 8 p.m. Prices for ages 21+ $10 online / $15 at the door ($5 at the door with Freedom Road receipt). For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.mainstreetlive.org/tickets

Wine and Chocolate pairing

TRINDAD  —  Saturday, March 5 at 7pm Join us and bring your friends for evening featuring a selection of wines, chocolates, snacks, games, live music and a silent auction. This event is a fundraiser for Main Street LIVE restore the building facade. $40 per person and reservations are required by Feb 28th. To make reservations or for more informations please contact our office at 719-846-4765 or info.mainstreetlive@gmail.com

COLFAX

Free spay and neuter clinic

RATON —  On Tuesday, Feb. 22 the Raton Veterinary Clinic is offering a free spay and neuter clinic for feral cats. Drop off is between 8-8:30 am and traps are availabe to borrow if needed. Please call to reserve your spot, or for more information 575-445-2691.

Virtual Finance Fair

COLFAX —  In an effort to assist businesses in obtaining the financial resources they need, and to help lenders and financial assistance providers find projects they wish to finance, the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) is hosting their quarterly finance fair – completely online – geared toward businesses and lenders located in the northeastern part of our state, EDD Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced today. The event will take place online Thursday, Feb. 24 from 12–1:30 p.m. Participation for both businesses and lenders is free.
This year boasts a new opportunity for lenders to pre-record their pitch if they are unable to attend the event. Please contact Jennifer Myers at Jennifer.Myers@state.nm.us to set up a video recording.
Businesses and lenders can learn more about the Business Finance Finder and register for the Northeastern New Mexico Business Finance Fair online at edd.newmexico.gov/financefinder.

Special Feb. 22 session for Colfax Commission
RATON, NM – The Colfax County Board of Commissioners will meet in Special Session on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 9 A.M.. in Commission Chambers, 3rd floor at the Colfax County Building, Raton, NM for both an executive and public session regarding limited personnel matters regarding the county manager.

2022 International Santa Fe Trail Balloon Rally art work competition

COLFAX—Attention youth artists (7th through 12th grades) in Colfax, Union and Los Alamos counties. We want you to compete by designing this year’s Balloon Rally Logo.  You could win a Hot Air Balloon Ride and see your artwork printed on pins and t-shirts!!!  Deadline to submit is March 10, 2022. Submit your design to Raton Main St office at 145 S. First St. Enteries must include “2022 International Santa Fe Trail Baloon  Rally, Raton NM”. Design must be 5 in. by 5 in., can have up to three colorsn and must include the student’s name, grade and school. For more information please call Brenda Ferri at 445-2052 or Christine Valentini at 445-2457.

Family Literacy Academy

COLFAX— The PED is offering a three-part series of workshops called the Family Literacy Academy to equip pre-K through fifth grade families and caretakers with knowledge and strategies to support their children’s literacy development at home. The workshops will be offered in both English and Spanish once a month in February, March and April. These workshops will help families bring to life many of the strategies in PED’s Early Literacy Guide. Tuesday,  March 29 and Tuesday, April 26 from 4       to 5:30 p.m. To register for English workshops  visit          https://bit.ly/NMFLA22 Register for Spanish workshops at https://bit.ly/NMAcademia.

Upcoming Events for February 10, 2022

throughout our world

Culebra Range Community Coalition Environmental Scholarship Program

OUR WORLD — The Culebra Range Community Coalition, CRCC, is a local nonprofit whose work focuses mainly on youth, education, and the environment.  The CRCC Environmental Scholarship Program combines all three; youth, education, and the environment. We feel investing in youth and environmental education is an effective strategy for protecting and enhancing the health and beauty of our natural environment. Accordingly, the CRCC Environmental Scholarship Program was started in 2012, awarding two $4,000 college scholarships. Each year since, 3 to 5 more scholarships have been awarded. Through the first nine years of the program we have awarded four-year scholarship to 34 local students.
Students interested in applying can either contact us directly at tomandlindaperry@gmail.com or contact their local high school counselor. Donors willing to contribute to this program for youth and the local environment can contact us at tomandlindaperry@gmail.com.

Virtual small business accelerator

OUR WORLD — This 12-week series is designed to aid Small Business Owners in starting, diversifying, or improving their business. Utilizing critically acclaimed and SBDC endorsed curriculum “6-Week Start-Up” by Rhonda Abrams, alongside Harvard Business School-style Roundtable discussions, the Small Business Accelerator Program is an intensive curriculum meant to prepare small business owners to overcome any challenges they may encounter, from developing your basic business concept to opening day. Every Thursday, Feb. 10 – April 28 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Registration fees: $50 due at time of registration
Full scholarships available to women, veterans, minorities, and disabled individuals. Register online at www.coloradosbdc.org

Legal service available for seniors from SCCOG Area Agency on Aging

TRINIDAD/WALSENBURG — Colorado Legal Services is able to provide legal assistance to older residents of Huerfano and Las Animas counties (age 60 and over) on a limited basis in civil legal matters including public benefits,  long term care eligibility, Medicaid, senior abuse and neglect, defense of guardianships, protective proceedings, tenant’s rights, simple wills, medical and financial powers of attorney, consumer rights, collections defense, Medicare issues and family law.
Priority will be given to those with the greatest social and economic need.
To obtain assistance, please call the Pueblo office of Colorado Legal Services at (719) 545-6708 Ext. 331.   The address of the Pueblo office of Colorado Legal Services is 1000 West 6th Street, Suite I, Pueblo, CO 81003.

ROAR For Relay for Life Quilt Fundraiser

OUR WORLD — A beautiful handmade quilt could be yours by entering the fundraiser raffle for ROAR for Relay for Life. $3 for one chance ticket and $5 for two chances. Get your tickets by Saturday, Feb. 26. The drawing will be held Monday, Feb. 28.
To purchase your tickets, please call Carrie at 719-890-0015 or Kendra at 719-680-0693.

Philosophy Café

OUR WORLD — In February, Philosophy Café is meeting via Zoom on Monday, Feb. 14, at 5 p.m..
This month’s topic was suggested by Philosophy Café regular, Sararose: The Philosophy of Change. She offers the following link, and writes:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/my-philosophy-change-why-happens-how-embrace-ivan-teong
“Taking for granted the constancy of change, here is an article titled, My Philosophy of Change.  The author states: ‘My philosophy of change refers to the fundamental concept of one’s internal and external environments, and how they collide to create change.’  His ideas are timely, and I think this will be a good article to read to support our conversation.”
This a good chance to throw in some existentialist thought with Paul Tillich’s, The Courage to Be. According to Tillich, one major source of existential anxiety is change, especially that big change we all go through—death. Tillich believed the antidote to such anxiety is the courage to allow life to change us.
You must register to join by emailing Tom Potter at tom.potter@trinidad.co.gov

HUERFANO

Eagle Nest get-together for planning, inspiration, and Valentine cards!
Gardner- Calling everyone in the Gardner area interested in promoting  a multi-purpose events center, informal town meet-ups, job creation, and more!  Come to the Eagle Nest, 25588 Hwy 69 in Gardner, on Saturday, Feb 12th, or Sunday Feb 13th, beginning at Noon. In addition to all the brainstorming, we’ll be making handmade Valentine’s cards!

Two Peaks-One Book” community book read event — pick up your book now

LA VETA — LaVeta Public Library is pleased to announce that we will once again be able to offer our” Two Peaks-One Book” community book read event.The mission of this program is to foster community dialog and interaction by the reading and discussion of a common book.  The 2022 selection is “4,284 miles” by Roger L. Greene.  It is a fascinating work of historical  fiction about two young boys who, in 1916,  set out from Colorado Springs on their bicycles for a trip across the country to see the Statue of Liberty.  “4284 Miles” is a wonderful coming of age novel filled with historic information about America in 1916, unforgettable characters, and thought provoking themes of equality, freedom and the cost of liberty. We will have copies available of this novel for you to pick up at LVPL and the full list of the dates and times of the programs we will be offering in conjunction with the book will be announced soon.  Stop in and get your copy and let’s make this a great community event!

Parks and Trails volunteer opportunities

WALSENBURG — Dustin Stambaugh, Walsenburg City Administrator, and Brad Rice, Walsenburg Parks Manager, have asked La Veta Trails to co-host two clean-up opportunities in Walsenburg this spring. La Veta Trails is thrilled to support these clean-up events.
We will host a Walsenburg Volunteer Sign-up Event in the next two to three weeks. Volunteers will be required to fill out a volunteer form and sign a liability waiver.  If you would like to get onto the list of Walsenburg volunteers to receive emails from La Veta Trails, or if you would like your place of business to help host a volunteer sign-up event, email Marilyn Russell at russellm9999@gmail.com .

Walsenburg Fox Weekend free movies

WALSENBURG — Thanks to the generous support from Code of the West Real Estate and Colorado Farm Bureau Insurance we are screening THREE FREE MOVIES this weekend.
• Friday, Feb. 11 @ 7:30 p.m. “Love & Basketball (PG-13)” Monica (Sanaa Lathan) and Quincy (Omar Epps) are two childhood friends who both aspire to be professional basketball players.
• Saturday, Feb. 12 @ 7:30 p.m. “Isn’t It Romantic (PG-13)” “Natalie is a New York architect who works hard to get noticed at her job, but is more likely to deliver coffee and bagels than design the city’s next skyscraper.
• Sunday, Feb. 13 @ 3 p.m. “The Notebook (PG-13)” In 1940s South Carolina, mill worker Noah Calhoun (Ryan Gosling) and rich girl Allie (Rachel McAdams) are desperately in love. But he
r parents don’t approve.

Valentine’s date night and Comedy Club

WALSENBURG — Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a date night and comedy club event on Saturday, Feb. 12 at 5 p.m. at 2nd Street Bar and Grill and the Walsenburg Golf Course
Rick Bryan is a stand-up comedian from Denver. On Sept. 11, 2006, Rick was diagnosed with testicular cancer. This life-altering event led Rick to start thinking about change. He started stand-up comedy and pursued a life dedicated to making people laugh; after all, laughter is the best medicine – he found that doing stand-up comedy helped relieve the stress and pain in his life! Rick loves performing for audiences, enjoys being happy, and is delighted when making others laugh!
Ricky Ramos is a Colorado native who was born in Denver. Ricky talks about his endeavor’s growing up with gangs, drug addiction, and incarceration, along with the growing pains of becoming a family man.
Tables seat four and include dinner and the show for $140. Dinner includes soup, salad, choice of entree and one drink. Entree choices are lasagna, stuffed shells, chicken alfredo, or chicken marsala. Bar seats are individual seats (including dinner) for $35. For reservations and more information visit:  https://foxwalsenburg.square.site/comedy-club

2022 Members’ Show at Space Gallery

LA VETA — The Spanish Peaks Arts Council (SPACe) in La Veta invites everyone to see the 2022 Members’ Show now on display. Fifteen area artists are sharing their work in this annual exhibit.  The opening reception will be Saturday, Feb. 12, 5 – 7 pm. Enjoy the company of your friends and the artists. Refreshments are provided and there is no admission fee.

Fox Walsenburg chili competition and big Super Bowl game watch party

WALSENBURG — On Sunday, Feb. 13 from 3 to 10 p.m., there will be a combination Gameday Viewing  Party and Chili Cook-off at the 2nd Street Bar and Grill located at the Walsenburg Golf Course! The chili competition is a fundraiser for Fox, a 501(c)(3) organization. One $10 donation will allow you to sample the competition chili and cast your vote for best red, green, and dip/side dish as a People’s Choice Judge.
Winners receive a prize package that includes goodies and awards!

Our Lady of Guadalupe origins, meanings and stories

LA VETA — Join us at LaVeta Library on Thursday, Feb. 17 at 2 p.m. as we welcome back artist, educator and amazing lecturer, Rebecca Myers. She will impart her extensive knowledge about “Our Lady of Guadalupe” and New Mexican Folk Art. Origins, meanings and stories will be shared along with color images and retablos.  Don’t miss this exciting presentation.  Free with refreshments served.

Catch health problems before they get too far

HUERFANO —  Friday, Feb. 25  Life Line Screening offers 5 Preventive Health Screenings for Carotid Artery Disease, Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), Osteoporosis Risk. This 5 Screening package is to offer peace of mind or early detection for risk of stroke or cardiovascular disease. The combination of these tests helps detects problems before you have symptoms and while you and your doctor can still take action while still doing the things you love. This health screening event will be held at the Huerfano County Community Center at 928 Russell.
To register please call 888-814-0416 or go to www.llsa.social/hsc

Meet the Candidate- Karl Sporleder, County Commissioner, District 3

LA VETA — Hello Huerfano County! I am running for commissioner in November and would like to get to know you and your concerns. I am having a Meet and Greet on Saturday, Feb. 26 at 4 p.m. at Fatt Weller’s BBQ, 124 N. Main St, La Veta. Be sure to support local businesses and eat some great food, too!
I want to hear from you.  Visit my website at www.karlsporlederforcommissioner.com or find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/KarlSporlederforCommissioner.

Huerfano Democrats Caucus & Assembly

HUERFANO — The Huerfano Democrats will hold their caucus on Saturday, March 5 at 10 a.m.  and the assembly at 2 p.m. We will be conducting straw polls on candidates. All straw polls are unofficial, unrecorded informational polls on contested races. We will also be electing delegates to the county assembly as well as elect two precinct organizers for our newly drawn five precincts. Sign-ups for volunteer election judges and motions to amend the state platform will be voted on. Join us at the Huerfano County Community Center at 928 Russel Ave.

Nuevo Americana comes to La Veta

LA VETA — On Saturday, March 5, 7 p.m. enjoy Nuevo Americana music with Chris Arellano at La Veta Mercantile. Arellano’s deeply personal Americana weaves together the Norteño music of his northern New Mexico upbringing with Alternative  Country and Blues influences, for a signature style that he calls Nuevo Americana. Fused with song and story, Spanish and English, his transcendent lyrics move listeners with emotion and passion. Chris’ ability to play multiple stringed instruments has kept him busy as a Nashville session musician and producer.  $18 advance. $20 day of show. https://lavetamercantile.simpletix.com/

Calling all chili chefs!

LA VETA — Get ready for our annual chili cook-off competition coming your way on Saturday, March 12th at Mission Deli in La Veta.  We are looking for  the best red, green and “mystery” chilis and prizes will be awarded!  This exciting fundraiser is brought to you by the Oktoberfest committee  and we need your help to make it the best ever!  Contact Mitzi at 719-742-5278 or stop by the La Veta Library for entry forms. We are also accepting quality items for our silent auction. As always, thanks for your support!

LAS ANIMAS  

Maybe Baby, It’s You at Main Street LIVE

TRINIDAD — Romance & comedy just in time for Valentine’s Day.  Main Street LIVE presents “Maybe Baby, It’s You”. There will  be two weekends to catch this production, Feb. 11-13 and 18-20.  Fridays & Saturday’s showtimes are at 7 p.m. and Sunday’s at 2 p.m.   General seating.  131 W Main, Trinidad   719 846 4765.

US Army 4th ID Rock Band

TRINDAD — There will be a free Valentines Day concert on Saturday, Feb. 12 from 7 p.m.-11 p.m. at Halloway Hall in Fort Wooten, 204 South Chestnut St. featuring Rock and roll from the US Army 4th ID Rock Band. This is a 21+ event with a beer and wine cash bar. All donations go to help Las Animas County Veterans Council and the restoration of Fort Wooten.

Open Mic Night on Second Saturdays

TRINIDAD — The Corazón de Trinidad Creative District is sponsoring a 7 p.m.  open mic night on Second Saturdays at the District Office Gallery, 210 West Main.  On Feb. 12 the featured reader will be Michele McDannold, a poet and editor. She will be reading from her book Stealing the Midnight from a Handful of Days and from her latest chapbook from Gutter Snob Books titled SpaceTime Continuum for Dummies. This event is also supported by the TCF and the City of Trinidad Community Grant Program.

James Webb Telescope Discussion

TRINIDAD — On Tuesday, Feb. 15, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., we will be discussing the James Webb Telescope and this amazingly complex project. It is now orbiting the sun in tandem with the earth where it will stay during the rest of it’s working life. This discussion will be held in the main room at Trinidad Carnegie Public Library.  Tom Potter is hosting the event and moderating the discussion, and is hoping for a lively give-and-take that will give atttendees a solid introduction to this historic mission, and spark everyone’s curiosity enough to follow it during the next 20 years.
This event is open to anyone from age 12 years and older. In particular, organizers are hoping middle and high school students can be there, so please pass the word to young people you know. It will be a live event and masks are highly encouraged.

State of the City Address Thurs., Feb. 17

TRINIDAD — Phil Rico, Mayor of the City of Trinidad will be giving the annual State of the City address next Thursday, Feb. 17 at Trinidad State Junior College in the Pioneer Room at 6:00 p.m. The public is invited to the event. The mayor will be addressing the city’s 2022 agenda. City council members and the mayor will be taking questions from those in the audience. The event will be aired on YouTube.com at Trinidad Times TV 71 on Friday, February 18. For more information contact Victor Gutierrez at victor.gutierrez@trinidad.co.gov.
Masks are mandatory at Trinidad State College.

“Talk About It” Skate Party

TRINIDAD — On Friday, Feb 18 from  5 to 9 p.m. the Advocates Against Domestic Assault and Skateland are hosting a “talk about it” skate party. This free event is open to all ages to promote awareness of Teen Dating Awareness Month. For more information please contact AADA at 719-846-6665.

Free COVID-19 testing on Sundays

TRINIDAD  — Due to high demand, the Huerfano-Las Animas District Health Department has added another day of FREE COVID-19 community testing in Trinidad. The additional testing day will be on Sundays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the community center.

Call for artists: Carnegie Library Art Wall

TRINIDAD — The Art Wall at the library has been a bit dormant since the pandemic hit, but with more and more visitors coming to the library, it’s time to remind everyone about this free resource. We have about fifteen linear feet of wall space with a very high ceiling. It’s equipped with a great hanging system. We will provide a custom-designed poster and description cards for the individual pieces. We will also help with promotion via our social media, website and email, and we will notify the local newspapers of your exhibit. Sales are by direct communication between the artist and the buyer. Exhibits are one month long, starting on the first of every month.
If you are interested, contact Tom Potter at 719-846-6841 or  tom.potter@trinidad.co.gov, or just come on into the library and ask to speak with him.

COLFAX

The New Odyssey Guy, Live in Raton!

RATON-  Join us for an evening at the Shuler with Gary Todd on Thursday, Feb. 24 at 7:00 p.m. one of the founding members of New Odyssey.  This high energy single act will showcase the mastery of 10 instruments, music, comedy, and more! Tickets / reserved seating: adults $20, seniors $15, students $10. The historic Shuler Theater is located at 145 South 1st St, in Raton. Event sponsored by the Raton Arts & Humanities Council.

2022 International Santa Fe Trail Balloon Rally art work competition

COLFAX- Attention youth artists (7th through 12th grades) in Colfax, Union and Los Alamos counties. We want you to compete by designing this year’s Balloon Rally Logo.  You could win a Hot Air Balloon Ride and see your artwork printed on pins and t-shirts!!!  Deadline to submit is March 10, 2022. Submit your design to Raton Main St office at 145 S. First St. Enteries must include “2022 International Santa Fe Trail Baloon  Rally, Raton NM”. Design must be 5 in. by 5 in., can have up to three colorsn and must include the student’s name, grade and school. For more information please call Brenda Ferri at 445-2052 or Christine Valentini at 445-2457.

Family Literacy Academy

COLFAX- The PED is offering a three-part series of workshops called the Family Literacy Academy to equip pre-K through fifth grade families and caretakers with knowledge and strategies to support their children’s literacy development at home. The workshops will be offered in both English and Spanish once a month in February, March and April. These workshops will help families bring to life many of the strategies in PED’s Early Literacy Guide. Tuesday, Feb. 15, Tuesday, March 29 and Tuesday, April 26 from 4       to 5:30 p.m. To register for English workshops  visit          https://bit.ly/NMFLA22 Register for Spanish workshops at https://bit.ly/NMAcademia.

Upcoming Events for February 3, 2022

throughout our world

Virtual Small Business Accelerator Program

OUR WORLD – This 12-week series is designed to aid Small Business Owners in starting, diversifying, or improving their business. Utilizing critically acclaimed and SBDC endorsed curriculum “6-Week Start-Up” by Rhonda Abrams, alongside Harvard Business School-style Roundtable discussions, the Small Business Accelerator Program is an intensive curriculum meant to prepare small business owners to overcome any challenges they may encounter, from developing your basic business concept to opening day. Every Thursday,
Feb. 10 – April 28 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Registration fees: $50 due at time of registration
Full scholarships available to women, veterans, minorities, and disabled individuals. Register online at www.coloradosbdc.org

Legal service available for seniors from SCCOG Area Agency on Aging

TRINIDAD/WALSENBURG— By virtue of a grant from the South Central Council of Governments’ Area Agency on Aging, Colorado Legal Services is able to provide legal assistance to older residents of Huerfano and Las Animas counties (age 60 and over) on a limited basis in civil legal matters including public benefits,  long term care eligibility, Medicaid, senior abuse and neglect, defense of guardianships, protective proceedings, tenant’s rights, simple wills, medical and financial powers of attorney, consumer rights, collections defense, Medicare issues and family law.
Priority will be given to those with the greatest social and economic need.
To obtain assistance, please call the Pueblo office of Colorado Legal Services at (719) 545-6708 Ext. 331.   The address of the Pueblo office of Colorado Legal Services is 1000 West 6th Street, Suite I, Pueblo, CO 81003.

Loving Yourself in Times of Grief

OUR WORLD – The Grief Support Group sponsored by Mt. Rose Health Center Palliative Care and Hospice for February will be the usual 2nd Wednesday of the month, Feb. 9th from 2-3:30. In keeping with a Valentine theme, our topic for the month will be “Loving Yourself in Times of Grief” led by Val Stepien, MSW. The group is free, and all are welcome.  Until Covid cases decrease, we will not be meeting in person. The zoom link is https:/zoom.us/j/95686445697.  Feel free to email me, Val Stepien, at vonstep@ecentral.com if you have any questions or would like more information about the group.

Cooking Matters for adults

OUR WORLD –  Cooking matters for adults. Join us virtually and let’s cook a meal together. Food to cook the recipe is provided weekly and this course is offered at no cost.
Learn about healthy eating, nutrition, kitchen safety, and shopping on a budget. Virtual class begins on Tuesday, Feb. 15 from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
To sign up, contact (719) 845-0463 by Feb. 8th.

ROAR For Relay for Life Valentine Baking Palooza

OUR WORLD –  A Valentine’s Baking Palooza Fundraiser! Call Kendra today to reserve your delicious homemade yummy by Wednesday, Feb. 9. Delivery afternoon on Sunday, Feb. 13 or pick up on Monday, Feb. 14 in Walsenburg. Delivery & pick up after 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 14 in Trinidad. Payment can be taken at time of delivery or you can pay beforehand at Corradino Auto Body at 124 N. Maple St. in Trinidad or Farm Bureau at 713 Walsen Ave in Walsenburg.
For more details, contact Kendra Doherty at (719) 680 – 0693 or (719) 946 – 5510

ROAR For Relay for Life Quilt Fundraiser

OUR WORLD –  A beautiful handmade quilt that could be yours! Enter into the fundraiser raffle for ROAR for Relay for Life! $3 for 1 chance ticket and $5 for 2 chances. Get your tickets by Saturday, Feb. 26. Drawing will be held Monday, Feb. 28.
To purchase your tickets, please call Carrie at 719-890-0015 or Kendra at 719-680-0693.

Philosophy Café

OUR WORLD –  In February, Philosophy Café meets remotely on Monday evening, Feb. 14, at 5:00.
This month’s topic was suggested by Philosophy Café regular, Sararose: The Philosophy of Change. She offers the following link, and writes:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/my-philosophy-change-why-happens-how-embrace-ivan-teong
“Taking for granted the constancy of change, here is an article titled, My Philosophy of Change.  The author states: ‘My philosophy of change refers to the fundamental concept of one’s internal and external environments, and how they collide to create change.’  His ideas are timely, and I think this will be a good article to read to support our conversation.”
Café founder, Susanne, thought it would be a good chance to throw in some existentialist thought. She is reading Paul Tillich’s, The Courage to Be. According to Tillich, one major source of existential anxiety is change, especially that big, big change we will all go through—death. Tillich believed the antidote to such anxiety is courage, in this case, the courage to allow life to change us.
We hope you can join us for this remote event via Zoom Meeting. You must register to join, and you can start that process by clicking the Register button, below.

HUERFANO

Spanish Peaks Chamber of Commerce meeting

HUERFANO – On Thursday, Feb. 3rd at 6pm  The Spanish Peaks Chamber of Commerce will meet  in the La Veta Fire Protection District Main Conference Room 100 Birch Street La Veta or online via Zoom. More details at https://spanishpeakschamber.com/events/

Parks and Trails volunteer opportunities

WALSENBURG –  Dustin Stambaugh, Walsenburg City Administrator, and Brad Rice, Walsenburg Parks Manager, have asked La Veta Trails to co-host two clean-up opportunities in Walsenburg this spring. La Veta Trails is thrilled to support these clean-up events.
We will host a Walsenburg Volunteer Sign-up Event in the next two to three weeks. Volunteers will be required to fill out a Volunteer Form and sign a liability waiver.  If you would like to get onto the list of Walsenburg Volunteers to receive emails from La Veta Trails, or if you would like your place of business to help host a volunteer sign-up event, email Marilyn Russell at russellm99992gmail.com.

E-Sports at the Fox

WALSENBURG –  The Fox Theatre recently purchased six gaming PC’s to start a program. Are you interested in playing? Complete the form at the following link and they’ll be in touch. Spread the word. Also, you can play eSports in college now!
Please contact Mike at (719) 890-4292 or email me at mike@foxtheatrewalsenburg.org to learn more.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9zj-FJQ2oWzDo7XhjnRtxdFhVabB40-6Sj1QKxA3nnAPcjw/viewform

Walsenburg Fox Weekend movie

WALSENBURG –  Scream, Rated R
“Twenty-five years after the original series of murders in Woodsboro, a new Ghostface emerges, and Sidney Prescott must return to uncover the truth.”
$7.00 for adults
$6.00 for students and teachers
$5.00 for children (age 5 to 12) and seniors
Movie showtimes are  Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m.

New hours at SPACe

LA VETA — The Spanish Peaks Arts Council (SPACe) in La Veta has changed the days and hours the SPACe Gallery is open. During January, SPACe is only open on Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Beginning Feb. 3, the gallery will be open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Artwork for the annual Members’ Show will be accepted at that time. Memberships start at $30 for individuals. Visit the SPACe website at spanishpeaksarts.org for more information. You can now text messages to SPACe at 719 890-0573 or call 719 742-3074. The Gallery is located in the La Veta Town Park, 132 W. Ryus.

Call for Players D&D 5E Campaign

WALSENBURG –  You currently live a meager mundane life but often dream of becoming an adventurer. The day is waning and dusk is upon you. You are torn from your daydreams, hearing sound of people screaming, buildings burning, and the sounds of people running past you. “The Dragovar Empire is upon us!’
The Dragovar Empire is an empire to the North with which your kingdom of Moldavia is currently at war. They are an empire ruled by a council of chromatic  dragons that command thousands of Dragonborn troops. You find yourself running away from the sounds of battle to find some safety and end up at the docks. Many ships are fleeing but there is one getting ready to set sail.  A stern-looking tabaxi looks at you and says “Well, are you coming?”
Starts Friday, Jan. 28, and runs every Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Looking for 5-6 committed players until the end of April. Sessions are $10 and miniatures, 3D terrain, and custom content are provided.

Meet the Candidate- Karl Sporleder, County Commissioner, District 3

WALSENBURG –  Karl will host a “Meet the Candidate Karl Sporleder for County Commissioner” event on Saturday, Feb. 5 at 4 p.m. at Rollin’ Smoke Garage, 115 E. 5th St, Walsenburg.  Karl will discuss his platform and answer guests’ questions.  Come share your visions and comments for the future of Huerfano County.
We will also have an added guest, Ty Winter, who is running in the newly created House District 47.
Karl will also host a ”Meet the Candidate” event on Saturday, Feb. 19, st 4 p.m. at Fatt Wellers, 121 N. Main St., La Veta.
We hope you will join us for these events and support our local businesses by enjoying some great food  afterwards. See you there!

American Legion Blood Drive, and monthly Post meeting

WALSENBURG –  An American Legion Blood Drive will be held on Tuesday,  Feb. 8 located in the Huerfano Community Center 928 Russell St. Walsenburg. On Wednesday, Feb. 9, in the same building, American Legion Post 16 will be holding their monthly meeting at 6 p.m. We are hoping to see all of your smiling faces at these two functions.

Fox Walsenburg chili competition  and big Super Bowl game watch party

WALSENBURG – On Sunday, Feb. 13th from 3 p.m. – 10 p.m., there will be a combination Gameday Viewing  Party and Chili Cook-off at the 2nd Street Bar and Grill located at the Walsenburg Golf Course! The chili competition is a fundraiser for Fox, a 501(c)(3) organization. One $10 donation will allow you to sample the competition chili and cast your vote for best red, green, and dip/side dish as a People’s Choice Judge.
Winners receive a prize package that includes goodies and awards!

LAS ANIMAS  

Free COVID-19 testing on Sundays

TRINIDAD  — Due to high demand, the Huerfano-Las Animas District Health Department has added another day of FREE COVID-19 community testing in Trinidad. The additional testing day will be on Sundays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the community center.

Teen movie night at Tri Peak Theater

TRINIDAD — Come join us Saturday, Feb 5, 22 at 6:30pm for free teen movie night. Ages 11-17 years old are welcome to join. This event is hosted by Tri Peak Theater.  It will be first come first serve up to 40 kids. A free snack pack will be included per child. Parents must sign you in and out. Any questions please call Julie Mattorano at 719-251-6509. Movie to be announced soon. 3600 E Main St, Trinidad, CO

Open Mic Night on Second Saturdays

TRINIDAD — The Corazón de Trinidad Creative District is sponsoring an open mic night on Second Saturdays at the District Office Gallery, 210 West Main, 7PM. On February 12 the featured reader for this month will be Michele McDannold, a poet and editor. She will be reading from her book Stealing the Midnight from a Handful of Days and from her latest chapbook from Gutter Snob Books titled SpaceTime Continuum for Dummies. This event is also supported by TCF and the City of Trinidad Community Grant Program.

Senior Days at Books & More Bookstore

TRINIDAD —  Friday, Feb. 4 from 11-4 and Saturday February 5 from 10-4.  Most items 50% off at Books and More Bookstore. The “Friends” is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes with all profits supporting the Trinidad Carnegie Public Library. Books & More is staffed by volunteers and stocked with merchandise donations from our generous community. Phone is 846-8522. 132 N. Commercial St., Trinidad, CO,

Maybe Baby, It’s You at Main Street LIVE

TRINIDAD — Romance & comedy just in time for Valentine’s Day.  Main Street LIVE presents “Maybe Baby, It’s You”. There will  be two weekends to catch this production, February 11-13 and 18-20.  Fridays & Saturday’s showtimes are at 7pm and Sunday’s at 2pm   General seating.
131 W Main, Trinidad   719 846 4765

Call for artists: Carnegie Library Art Wall

TRINIDAD  — The Art Wall at the library has been a bit dormant since the pandemic hit, but with more and more visitors coming to the library, it’s time to remind everyone about this free resource. We have about fifteen linear feet of wall space with a very high ceiling. It’s equipped with a great hanging system. We will provide a custom-designed poster and description cards for the individual pieces. We will also help with promotion via our social media, website and email, and we will notify the local newspapers of your exhibit. Sales are by direct communication between the artist and the buyer. Exhibits are one month long, starting on the first of every month.
If you are interested, contact Tom Potter at 719-846-6841 or  tom.potter@trinidad.co.gov, or just come on into the library and ask to speak with him.

Sharpen your feminist thinking with the Philosopher’s Toolkit

TRINIDAD  — Susanne van der Meer is a certified Philosophical Practitioner, MA Continental Philosophy. Philosophical ideas and methods help us to deepen our meaning-making in everyday life. She has been co-hosting a monthly Philosophy Cafe at the Carnegie Public Library in Trinidad for a while now, and beginning on Jan. 27, she will begin hosting a series of four workshops on philosophy and feminism on the Trinidad State Campus in room Berg 401 every other Thursday from 5-6:30 p.m.
This series will cover topics ranging from oppressive thinking hats, autonomy and paternalism to feminist ethics and cultural diversity.
There is no cost for this series, but registration is required. Please call Donna Haddow at 719-846-5724 or email donna.haddow@trinidadstate.edu

Colfax
Lake activity closed indefinitely

COLFAX — Sugarite Canyon State Park has suspended lake activities indefinitely  because of thin ice.  The Lake Alice Campground remains open on a first-come, first-serve basis. For additional information, call 575-445-5607. Stage II Fire Restrictions are also in place.  Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited. The use of devices fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off is allowed. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three (3) feet of the device. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building.

Casting call for Bugsy Malone Jr

COLFAX — Santa Fe Trail School for the Performing Arts Raton Youth Theatre is gearing up for a spring production of Bugsy Malone JR.  The show’s director is Beki Laird, the musical director is Clint Henson, and Wanda Henson is assisting both directors.
Casting call will be held Thursday and Friday, Feb. 3 and 4, at 6 p.m., rehearsal should begin on Monday, Feb. 7.
Note: Rehearsal &/or production dates subject to change due to COVID restrictions/infection rates, and the entire show will be postponed/canceled if there aren’t enough participants to fill the roles at this time.
The cast list for this show calls for 25-50+ people, so everyone from kindergarten to college is encouraged to participate.
No previous experience necessary and everyone who comes to the casting call will be in the show if you want to be.
It is a musical, but we are not professional singers & dancers – the goal is to have fun.  Don’t be scared!!
Backstage crew and lots of extras are also needed, so tell all your friends and spread the word – you don’t want to miss out on this exciting production!!
For more information or to make alternative arrangements to be involved if you can’t make it on Feb. 3 or 4 – call or text Beki @ 254-716-9642.  Email is fine, too: Imbeki2@gmail.com

NM Behavioral Health Star celebration

COLFAX —The New Mexico Behavioral Health Planning Council will be recognizing the 2022 Behavioral Health Stars that have been selected for demonstrating leadership in creating Paths to Wellness within our state on Feb. 9, from 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Please join the council in recognizing the individuals, programs, and service animals that have gone above and beyond to make a positive difference in the health of their communities and our state.
Zoom Meeting ID: 893 2492 9119  Passcode: 102638

Out of our world

Millicent Rogers Museum celebrates its 20th Anniversary Miniatures Show

TAOS  — The Millicent Rogers Museum in El Prado, New Mexico is opening its 20th Anniversary Miniatures Show and Sale on Feb. 5. Featuring more than 120 artists from Taos and Rio Arriba Counties, the exhibition will be on view with its artworks for sale through March 6. This year’s “Minis,” as locals refer to it, offers audiences a dynamic glimpse of northern New Mexico’s artistic community in small-scale works in ceramic, oil, acrylic, watercolor, silver, steel, wood, photography, and mixed media. Each year, the museum and community artists join forces to produce the “Minis” show.
The Millicent Rogers Museum is located at 1504 Millicent Rogers Road in El Prado, New Mexico.

Luna to host COVID vax clinic Feb. 10

LAS VEGAS —In collaboration with the New Mexico Department of Health and El Centro Family Health Clinic, Luna Community College will be hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10, in the school’s cafeteria.

Upcoming Events for January 27, 2022

throughout our world

Cooking Matters for Adults

OUR WORLD –  Cooking matters for adults. Join us virtually and let’s cook a meal together! Food to cook the recipe is provided weekly and this course is offered at no cost.
Learn about healthy eating, nutrition, kitchen safety, and shopping on a budget. Virtual class begins on Tuesday, Feb. 15 from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
To sign up, contact (719) 845-0463 by Feb. 8th.

ROAR For Relay for Life Valentine Baking Palooza

OUR WORLD –  A Valentine’s Baking Palooza Fundraiser! Call Kendra today to reserve your delicious homemade yummy by Wednesday, Feb. 9th. Delivery afternoon on Sunday, Feb. 13 or pick up on Monday, Feb. 14 in Walsenburg. Delivery & pick up after 1:30p.m. on Monday, Feb. 14 in Trinidad. Payment can be taken at time of delivery or you can pay beforehand at Corradino Auto Body at 124 N. Maple St. in Trinidad or Farm Bureau at 713 Walsen Ave in Walsenburg.
For more details, contact Kendra Doherty at (719) 680 – 0693 or (719) 946 – 5510

ROAR For Relay for Life Quilt Fundraiser

OUR WORLD –  A beautiful handmade quilt that could be yours! Enter into the fundraiser raffle for ROAR for Relay for Life! $3 for 1 chance ticket and $5 for 2 chances. Get your tickets by Saturday, February 26th. Drawing will be held Monday, February 28th.
To purchase your tickets, please call Carrie at 719-890-0015 or Kendra at 719-680-0693.

Philosophy Café

OUR WORLD –  In February, Philosophy Café meets remotely on Monday evening, February 14th, at 5:00.
This month’s topic was suggested by Philosophy Café regular, Sararose: The Philosophy of Change. She offers the following link, and writes:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/my-philosophy-change-why-happens-how-embrace-ivan-teong
“Taking for granted the constancy of change, here is an article titled, My Philosophy of Change.  The author states: ‘My philosophy of change refers to the fundamental concept of one’s internal and external environments, and how they collide to create change.’  His ideas are timely, and I think this will be a good article to read to support our conversation.”
Café founder, Susanne, thought it would be a good chance to throw in some existentialist thought. She is reading Paul Tillich’s, The Courage to Be. According to Tillich, one major source of existential anxiety is change, especially that big, big change we will all go through—death. Tillich believed the antidote to such anxiety is courage, in this case, the courage to allow life to change us.
We hope you can join us for this remote event via Zoom Meeting. You must register to join, and you can start that process by clicking the Register button, below.

HUERFANO

Parks and Trails volunteer opportunities

WALSENBURG –  Dustin Stambaugh, Walsenburg City Administrator, and Brad Rice, Walsenburg Parks Manager, have asked La Veta Trails to co-host two clean-up opportunities in Walsenburg this spring. La Veta Trails is thrilled to support these clean-up events.
We will host a Walsenburg Volunteer Sign-up Event in the next 2-3 weeks. Volunteers will be required to fill out a Volunteer Form and sign a liability waiver.  If you would like to get onto the list of Walsenburg Volunteers to receive emails from La Veta Trails, or if you would like your place of business to help host a volunteer sign-up event, email Marilyn Russell at russellm99992gmail.com.

E-Sports coming soon to Fox

WALSENBURG –  The Fox Theatre recently purchased SIX gaming PC’s to start a program. Are you interested in playing? Complete the form at the following link and they’ll be in touch. Spread the word. Also, you can play eSports in college now!
Please contact Mike at (719) 890-4292 or email me at mike@foxtheatrewalsenburg.org to learn more.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9zj-FJQ2oWzDo7XhjnRtxdFhVabB40-6Sj1QKxA3nnAPcjw/viewform

Walsenburg Fox Weekend movie

WALSENBURG –  Our weekend movie is “Spiderman: No Way Home,” rated PG-13.  With Spider-Man’s identity now revealed, Peter asks Doctor Strange for help. When a spell goes wrong, dangerous foes from other worlds start to appear, forcing Peter to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man.
$7.00 for adults
$6.00 for students and teachers
$5.00 for children (age 5 to 12) and seniors
Movie showtimes are  Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m.

New hours at SPACe

LA VETA — The Spanish Peaks Arts Council (SPACe) in La Veta has changed the days and hours the SPACe Gallery is open. During January, SPACe is only open on Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Beginning Feb. 3, the gallery will be open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Artwork for the annual Members’ Show will be accepted at that time. Memberships start at $30 for individuals. Visit the SPACe website at spanishpeaksarts.org for more information. You can now text messages to SPACe at 719 890-0573 or call 719 742-3074. The Gallery is located in the La Veta Town Park, 132 W. Ryus.

Movie at La Veta Public Library

LA VETA — Join us at La Veta Library on Thursday, Jan. 27th at 2 p.m. for a “movie date”.  For our first offering of the new year we will feature “Stillwater” starring Matt Damon. Variety magazine called this dramatic thriller “incredible and absolutely brilliant”. It is the story of an oil rig roughneck from Oklahoma who travels to France to exonerate his daughter who is serving a life sentence in jail for a murder she did not commit. Great performances and a timely topic make for great entertainment.  Free refreshments!

Call for Players D&D 5E Campaign

WALSENBURG –  You currently live a meager mundane life but often dream of becoming an adventurer. The day is waning and dusk is upon you. You are torn from your daydreams, hearing sound of people screaming, buildings burning, and the sounds of people running past you. “The Dragovar Empire is upon us!’
The Dragovar Empire is an empire to the North with which your kingdom of Moldavia is currently at war. They are an empire ruled by a council of chromatic  dragons that command thousands of Dragonborn troops. You find yourself running away from the sounds of battle to find some safety and end up at the docks. Many ships are fleeing but there is one getting ready to set sail.  A stern-looking tabaxi looks at you and says “Well! Are you coming?”
-Starts Jan. 28, and runs every Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
– Looking for 5-6 committed players until the end of April.
-Sessions are $10 and miniatures, 3D terrain, and custom content are provided.

Mobile Vaccine Bus at Safeway

WALSENBURG –  On January 28th from 10a.m. – 6p.m., the Mobile Vaccine Bus will be in the Walsenburg Safeway Parking lot. Flu and COVID Vaccines are available (Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J) for free, no insurance required. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd doses.

Gardening in Navajo Ranch Class

WALSENBURG –  You can garden in Navajo Ranch with harvested rain (or snow) water. Master Gardener, patty Merryman, will be hosting her first class on January 28th OR 29th from 9a.m. – 1p.m. Call her at 719-989-7361 with questions or to reserve a spot and get directions.

Exhibition extended at MoF

WALSENBURG –  The Exhibition Joseph Slusky & Katie Hawkinson Collaborations and Tangents is extended through Jan. 31, 2021. Also during the month of January the museum and Made in Walsenburg Gift Shop will be open: Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Call 719-738-2858 for more info or to make an appointment.  For school-tour visits, email your preferred dates and times to: info@museumoffriends.org or visit: www.museumoffriends.org

Meet the Candidate- Karl Sporleder, County Commissioner, District 3

WALSENBURG –  Karl will host a “Meet the Candidate Karl Sporleder for County Commissioner” event on Saturday, Feb. 5th 4pm at Rollin’ Smoke Garage, 115 E. 5th St, Walsenburg. Karl will discuss his platform and answer guests’ questions.  Come share your visions and comments for the future of Huerfano County.
We will also have an added guest Ty Winter who is running is the newly created House District 47.
Karl will also host a ”Meet the Candidate” event on Saturday, Feb. 19th 4pm at Fatt Wellers, 121 N. Main St., La Veta.
We hope you will join us for these events and support our local businesses by enjoying some great food  afterwards. See you there!

American Legion Blood Drive

WALSENBURG –  American Legion Blood Drive will be on the 8th of February located in the Huerfano Community Center 928 Russell St. Walsenburg. On the 9th of February in the same building American Legion Post 16 will be holding their monthly meeting at 6p.m. We are hoping to see all of your smiling faces at these two functions.

Fox Walsenburg Chili Competition & Big Game Watch Party

WALSENBURG – On Sunday, February 13th from 3p.m. – 10p.m., there will be a combination Gameday Viewing  Party and Chili Cook-off at the Fox Theatre in Walsenburg! The chili competition is a fundraiser for Fox, a 501(c)(3) organization..
One $10 donation will allow you to sample the competition chili and cast your vote for best red, green, and dip/side dish as a People’s Choice Judge.
Winners receive a prize package that includes goodies and awards!

LAS ANIMAS  

Free COVID-19 testing on Sundays

TRINIDAD  — Due to high demand, the Huerfano-Las Animas District Health Department has added another day of FREE COVID-19 Community testing in Trinidad. The additional testing day will be on Sundays from 10a.m. – 4p.m. at the Community Center.

Call for artists: Carnegie Library Art Wall

TRINIDAD  — The Art Wall at the library has been a bit dormant since the pandemic hit, but with more and more visitors coming to the library, it’s time to remind everyone about this free resource. We have about fifteen linear feet of wall space with a very high ceiling. It’s equipped with a great hanging system. We will provide a custom-designed poster and description cards for the individual pieces. We will also help with promotion via our social media, website and email, and we will notify the local newspapers of your exhibit. There is absolutely no commission or fees of any kind, and sales will be by direct communication between the artist and the buyer. Exhibits are one month long, starting on the first of every month.
If you are interested in showing your work here, contact Tom Potter at 719-846-6841 or  tom.potter@trinidad.co.gov, or just come on into the library and ask to speak with him.
Nationally Recognized Team
to Visit Noah’s Ark

TRINIDAD  — Noah’s Ark Animal Welfare Association has been selected to be part of the Jordan’s Way 50-state tour to help raise awareness and funds needed for medical needs of Noah’s Ark shelter animals and community programs, such as spay/neuter & low-cost vaccines.
Jordan’s Way is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that hosts 4-hour fun-filled, live Facebook fundraisers at animal rescues and shelters across the country. Founded by Kris Rotonda to honor his best friend, a shelter dog named Jordan, Kris and his team have helped more than 250 shelters in over 40 states raise over $250 million since January. Kris and Jordan’s Way have been featured on The Hallmark Channel, the Dodo, and on local news stations across America. You can learn more about them on their website, www.JordansWayTour.com.
Kris and his team will be visiting Noah’s Ark on Thursday, January 27th from 6p.m. to 10p.m., and everyone in the community is invited to be a part of the fun! The fundraising goal is to raise $15K and to have a ton of fun doing so! That’s where everyone within the Trinidad community can play a HUGE role!
Donate directly to the fundraiser by visiting the Noah’s Ark Animal Welfare Association page on Facebook and clicking on the pinned post, stop by 224 N. Chestnut St. in Trinidad, CO, and make a donation during the live feed on January 27th from 6pm to 10pm, or pre-pledge  a business or donor match, agreeing to match monetary milestones during the live feed by calling 719-680-2385.
All the shelter cats, dogs, kittens & puppies hope everyone in the community will tune in to all of the adventures during the live event on Noah’s Ark’s Facebook page this Thursday!

Sharpen your feminist thinking with the Philosopher’s Toolkit

TRINIDAD  — Susanne van der Meer is a certified Philosophical Practitioner, MA Continental Philosophy. Philosophical ideas and methods help us to deepen our meaning-making in everyday life. She has been co-hosting a monthly Philosophy Cafe at the Carnegie Public Library in Trinidad for a while now, and beginning on Jan. 27, she will begin hosting a series of four workshops on philosophy and feminism on the Trinidad State Campus in room Berg 401 every other Thursday from 5-6:30 p.m.
This series will cover topics ranging from oppressive thinking hats, autonomy and paternalism to feminist ethics and cultural diversity.
There is no cost for this series, but registration is required. Please call Donna Haddow at 719-846-5724 or email donna.haddow@trinidadstate.edu

Tetris League at Grandma’s House

TRINIDAD  — The grand tradition of TETRIS LEAGUE has come to Trinidad. The first one was amazing, let’s keep it going!
Here’s the breakdown…
Rounds are head-to-head, an eye for an eye, manno-e-manno. Each round lasts 3 minutes (or until a player tops out, which is an automatic loss). Player with the most lines after 3 minutes wins the round. One extra minute overtime if number of lines is tied after 3 minutes.
The version of Tetris we use is the SNES “Tetris & Dr. Mario” release. It has an excellent versus mode. Note that clearing 2-4 lines will add “garbage” to the bottom of your opponent’s screen.
This double elimination bracket style tournament will be Tuesday, Feb. 1.  Sign up starts at 6 p.m., blocks fall at 7pm. $5 to enter. First place gets 80% of the pot, second place gets 20%.  All ages may enter the tournament, and heckling is highly encouraged!
Wanna practice on the system we use before the big show? Cool! The consoles live at Grandma’s House. You can go anytime. Grab a beer and ask your friendly bartender to hook up the SNES.

Colfax
Lake activity closed through Jan 31

COLFAX  — Sugarite Canyon State Park has suspended lake activities because of thin ice. Both Lake Maloya and Lake Alice are temporarily closed through Jan 31 because of the unsafe conditions. The Lake Alice Campground remains open on a first-come, first-serve basis. For additional information, call 575-445-5607. Stage II Fire Restrictions are also in place.  Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited. The use of devices fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off is allowed. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three (3) feet of the device. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building.

Free Mobile COVID-19 Vaccine Bus

COLFAX  — On January 28th from 10a.m. – 6p.m., a mobile Vaccine Bus will be in Raton at the Convention Center at 901 S 3rd St. There will be primary doses and boosters for the Pfizer vaccine available for individuals aged 12+ and primary doses of Pfizer for everyone else.
The vaccine is FREE, no ID necessary, no insurance necessary. For more detailed information on the Vax Mobile Schedule and services, visit goodtimes.vaccinenm.org

Casting Call for Bugsy Malone Jr

COLFAX  — Santa Fe Trail School for the Performing Arts Raton Youth Theatre is gearing up for a Spring production of Bugsy Malone JR.  The show’s Director is Beki Laird, the Musical Director is Clint Henson, and Wanda Henson is assisting both Directors.
Casting call will be held Thursday & Friday, February 3rd & 4th at 6p.m., rehearsal should begin on Monday, February 7th.
Note: Rehearsal &/or production dates subject to change due to COVID restrictions/infection rates, and the entire show will be postponed/canceled if there aren’t enough participants to fill the roles at this time.
The cast list for this show calls for 25-50+ people, so everyone from Kindergarten to College is encouraged to participate –
No previous experience necessary and everyone who comes to the casting call will be in the show if you want to be.
It is a musical, but we are not professional singers & dancers – the goal is to have fun.  Don’t be scared!!
Backstage crew and lots of extras are also needed, so tell all your friends and spread the word – you don’t want to miss out on this exciting production!!
For more information or to make alternative arrangements to be involved if you can’t make it on Feb. 3rd or 4th – call or text Beki @ 254-716-9642.  Email is fine, too: Imbeki2@gmail.com

Classifieds for January 20, 2022

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Cooking Matters for Adults

OUR WORLD –  Cooking matters for adults. Join us virtually and let’s cook a meal together! Food to cook the recipe is provided weekly and this course is offered at no cost.
Learn about healthy eating, nutrition, kitchen safety, and shopping on a budget. Virtual class begins on Tuesday, Feb. 15 from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
To sign up, contact (719) 845-0463 by Feb. 8th.

Colorado Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Lopez visits Walsenburg

OUR WORLD –  Greg Lopez, Republican Candidate for Governor, will be in town on Friday, Jan. 21, 2022 from noon to 2:30 at 521 Main Street.  Come out and see for yourself what he has to say and ask questions.  The public is welcome!  Questions?  Call Marcy Freeburg 719-252-5167.

Rep. Boebert’s mobile office hours

OUR WORLD –  On Monday, Jan. 24, staff from Rep. Lauren Boebert’s office will be available at the La Veta Community Center at 131 E. Ryus Ave from 3-4 p.m. to allow constituents to request assistance with a federal agency, like veterans having trouble with the VA, travelers having difficulties applying for a passport, taxpayers being harassed by the IRS, and senior citizens having issues with Social Security or Medicare. Additionally, constituents are invited to come to the office hours to express their viewpoints on legislative issues and have their voice heard.

CDPHE Mobile Vaccine Bus Schedule

OUR WORLD –  Dates and times are subject to change.
Flu and COVID Vaccine onboard (Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J)
Jan. 22nd – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. -Primero School –  https://weston-122-cdphe-mvu14.youcanbook.me
Jan. 23rd -10 a.m. – 6 p.m.-  City Hall Trinidad https://trinidad-123-cdphe-mvu14.youcanbook.me
Jan. 24th – 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. – La Veta School – https://laveta-124-cdphe-mvu14.youcanbook.me
Jan. 24th – Gardner Community Center
More to come.

ROAR For Relay for Life Valentine Baking Palooza

OUR WORLD –  A Valentine’s Baking Palooza Fundraiser! Call Kendra today to reserve your delicious homemade yummy by Wednesday, Feb. 9th. Delivery afternoon on Sunday, Feb. 13 or pick up on Monday, Feb. 14 in Walsenburg. Delivery & pick up after 1:30p.m. on Monday, Feb. 14 in Trinidad. Payment can be taken at time of delivery or you can pay beforehand at Corradino Auto Body at 124 N. Maple St. in Trinidad or Farm Bureau at 713 Walsen Ave in Walsenburg.
For more details, contact Kendra Doherty at (719) 680 – 0693 or (719) 946 – 5510

HUERFANO

Parks and Trails volunteer opportunities

WALSENBURG –  Dustin Stambaugh, Walsenburg City Administrator, and Brad Rice, Walsenburg Parks Manager, have asked La Veta Trails to co-host two clean-up opportunities in Walsenburg this spring. La Veta Trails is thrilled to support these clean-up events.
We will host a Walsenburg Volunteer Sign-up Event in the next 2-3 weeks. Volunteers will be required to fill out a Volunteer Form and sign a liability waiver.  If you would like to get onto the list of Walsenburg Volunteers to receive emails from La Veta Trails, or if you would like your place of business to help host a volunteer sign-up event, email Marilyn Russell at russellm99992gmail.com.

E-Sports coming soon to Fox

WALSENBURG –  The Fox Theatre recently purchased SIX gaming PC’s to start a program. Are you interested in playing? Complete the form at the following link and they’ll be in touch. Spread the word. Also, you can play eSports in college now!
Please contact Mike at (719) 890-4292 or email me at mike@foxtheatrewalsenburg.org to learn more.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9zj-FJQ2oWzDo7XhjnRtxdFhVabB40-6Sj1QKxA3nnAPcjw/viewform

Walsenburg Fox Weekend movie

WALSENBURG –  Our weekend movie is “Spiderman: No Way Home,” rated PG-13.  With Spider-Man’s identity now revealed, Peter asks Doctor Strange for help. When a spell goes wrong, dangerous foes from other worlds start to appear, forcing Peter to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man.
$7.00 for adults
$6.00 for students and teachers
$5.00 for children (age 5 to 12) and seniors
Movie showtimes are  Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m.

New hours at SPACe

LA VETA — The Spanish Peaks Arts Council (SPACe) in La Veta has changed the days and hours the SPACe Gallery is open. During January, SPACe is only open on Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Beginning Feb. 3, the gallery will be open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Artwork for the annual Members’ Show will be accepted at that time. Memberships start at $30 for individuals. Visit the SPACe website at spanishpeaksarts.org for more information. You can now text messages to SPACe at 719 890-0573 or call 719 742-3074. The Gallery is located in the La Veta Town Park, 132 W. Ryus.

Spanish Peaks Library storytime and expanded hours

WALSENBURG –  This Friday, Jan. 21, we will be having a snow storytime.  We will have some fun snow activities including making snowmen with pretend snow.  The fun will be from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at 415 Walsen Ave. in Walsenburg.  If you have questions, you may contact Ms. Sherry at 738-2774 or sherry@spld.org.
Also, I am happy to report that our library has expanded its hours!  We are now open M – W from 10  a.m. to 6  p.m., Th – F from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and  Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.  We hope to see you soon.

LV Playground Initiative meeting

LA VETA — Join us on Sunday, Jan. 23rd from 2-4p.m. at La Veta Community Center at 131 E. Ryus for a public meeting of the La Veta Playground Initiative, a collaboration by the Town of La Veta, La Veta Trails and La Veta Public Library.
Our vision is to engage the community in building a new safe, multi-generational, inclusive playground to meet the needs of residents and visitors of all ages and abilities. We value the community’s input and invite you to attend this public forum.
We are asking for community input to build a new playground with outdoor fitness stations in the La Veta Town Park for all generations! Please visit the town park and see the current state of equipment and site locations prior to this meeting. The Master Plan can be viewed on the town’s website: https://townoflaveta-co.gov/
For reference, the equipment location proposal can be found on page 23.

Huerfano County Water Conservancy District Board  Meeting

HUERFANO –  The January board meeting of the Huerfano County Water Conservancy District will be held in person at the Walsenburg Housing Authority activity room, 220 Russell St, on Monday, Jan. 24 at 6 p.m.
The draft agenda for the meeting can be found on the district’s website: www.hcwcd.net

Movie at La Veta Public Library

LA VETA — Join us at La Veta Library on Thursday, Jan. 27th at 2 p.m. for a “movie date”.  For our first offering of the new year we will feature “Stillwater” starring Matt Damon. Variety magazine called this dramatic thriller “incredible and absolutely brilliant”. It is the story of an oil rig roughneck from Oklahoma who travels to France to exonerate his daughter who is serving a life sentence in jail for a murder she did not commit. Great performances and a timely topic make for great entertainment.  Free refreshments!

The Punk Club: Full STEAM Ahead!

LA VETA — Science. Technology. Engineering. Arts. Math. STEAM! The After-school STEAM Program at LVPL 310 S. Main Street will begin Monday, Jan. 17th.
A collaboration with Two Peaks Fitness and La Veta Public Library to offer weekly youth after school STEAM programming at LVPL 310 S. Main Street. Each week we will have a different STEAM based program. Please join us after school until 5:30 for fun activities and learning!
PreK-3rd grade Mondays 4-5:30 p.m.
4th-7th grade Tuesdays 4-5:30 p.m.
PreK must have an adult or older sibling with them for assistance.
Support the STEAM After School Club by fulfilling our wish list. You can sort this list by priority to see which supplies are most in need. Thank you for supporting the community youth!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1QU1QRIO5IXQ5?ref_=wl_share

Intro to Dungeons & Dragons

WALSENBURG –  Have you ever wanted to play as Gandalf in Lord of the Rings, Lady Galadriel, Geralt of Rivia from the Witcher, or Conan the Barbarian? Sign up now to learn how to play the world’s best roleplaying game!
Join Dungeon Master Keith Hershey Jr. and learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons! This class is an introductory D&D class. It covers the basics to help you get started. It teaches you what all the funny-looking dice are for, how to create a character, and gives you a small example of what gameplay is like.
The next workshop will take place on Jan. 21 from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Small World Gaming Lounge at 725b Main St. in Walsenburg, directly behind CS Stylings.
Registration is $5 per person.  Required items: Pencil, and a set of roleplaying dice. Player’s Handbook 5e is strongly recommended.
Space is first come, first serve. You can pay with cash on the day of the event if space is available, or register online to reserve your spot at https://roleplayingterrain.com/shop/ols/products/introduction-to-dd

Call for Players D&D 5E Campaign

WALSENBURG –  You currently live a meager mundane life but often dream of becoming an adventurer. The day is waning and dusk is upon you. You are torn from your daydreams, hearing sound of people screaming, buildings burning, and the sounds of people running past you. “The Dragovar Empire is upon us!’
The Dragovar Empire is an empire to the North with which your kingdom of Moldavia is currently at war. They are an empire ruled by a council of chromatic  dragons that command thousands of Dragonborn troops. You find yourself running away from the sounds of battle to find some safety and end up at the docks. Many ships are fleeing but there is one getting ready to set sail.  A stern-looking tabaxi looks at you and says “Well! Are you coming?”
-Starts Jan. 28, and runs every Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
– Looking for 5-6 committed players until the end of April.
-Sessions are $10 and miniatures, 3D terrain, and custom content are provided.

Exhibition extended at MoF

WALSENBURG –  The Exhibition Joseph Slusky & Katie Hawkinson Collaborations and Tangents is extended through Jan. 31, 2021. Also during the month of January the museum and Made in Walsenburg Gift Shop will be open: Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Call 719-738-2858 for more info or to make an appointment.  For school-tour visits, email your preferred dates and times to: info@museumoffriends.org or visit: www.museumoffriends.org

LAS ANIMAS  

Free COVID-19 testing on Sundays

TRINIDAD  — Due to high demand, the Huerfano-Las Animas District Health Department has added another day of FREE COVID-19 Community testing in Trinidad. The additional testing day will be on Sundays from 10a.m. – 4p.m. at the Community Center.

Call for artists: Carnegie Library Art Wall

TRINIDAD  — The Art Wall at the library has been a bit dormant since the pandemic hit, but with more and more visitors coming to the library, it’s time to remind everyone about this free resource. We have about fifteen linear feet of wall space with a very high ceiling. It’s equipped with a great hanging system. We will provide a custom-designed poster and description cards for the individual pieces. We will also help with promotion via our social media, website and email, and we will notify the local newspapers of your exhibit. There is absolutely no commission or fees of any kind, and sales will be by direct communication between the artist and the buyer. Exhibits are one month long, starting on the first of every month.
If you are interested in showing your work here, contact Tom Potter at 719-846-6841 or  tom.potter@trinidad.co.gov, or just come on into the library and ask to speak with him.

Virtual events to support Fox West

TRINIDAD  — The general public is invited to two virtual events in support of the historic Fox West Theatre of Trinidad, Colorado, to be held via Zoom on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. The first event, an information session and community forum, will be hosted by the Fox West Theatre Alliance, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, and will include discussion of recent rehabilitation efforts as supported by History Colorado and the Colorado Department of Local Affairs. This event will be hosted by Jay Gillespie, a noted entertainer from Trinidad, Colorado.
The second event features Wendy Waszut-Barrett, PhD, of Historic Stage Services, one of the preeminent scholars of historic theatre systems and large-scale artworks used as stage scenery during the early 1900s. This lecture is presented as part of Trinidad State College’s Visiting Artists Lecture Series and will feature a survey of Dr. Barrett’s preservation efforts at the Theatre including the clean-up of pigeon waste and other contaminants from each piece of scenery, drop and curtain with funds provided by the Environmental Protection Agency.
These events will be held via Zoom; participants are encouraged to attend using the links below. Additionally, these meetings will be broadcast via the Fox West Theatre’s YouTube and Facebook pages, where they will be recorded and made available to general public.
At 4 p.m., there will be the Information Session and Community Forum. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89148208818
At 7 p.m., there will be the Trinidad State College Visiting Artists Lecture Series: Wendy Waszut-Barrett https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87341105235

Open positions on local boards

TRINIDAD  — The Trinidad City Council is accepting Citizen Interest Forms from citizens within Las Animas County to fill the following vacancies:
Four (4) on the Arts & Culture Advisory Commission;
Five (5) on the Parks & Reaction Advisory Committee;
One (1) on the City Tourism Board; and
One (1) on the Board of Building Code Appeals; and
Two (2) alternates on the Board of Building Code Appeals;
Seven (7) on the Urban Forestry Board;
Three (3) on the Urban Renewal Authority Board; and
One (1) on the Historic Main Street Board.
In order to be considered eligible to serve individuals must be a resident of Las Animas and have resided within the County for not less than one year immediately preceding appointment and must be registered to vote.
Citizen Interest Forms are also being accepted from citizens of the City of Trinidad to fill:
One (1) vacancy on the Planning, Zoning and Variance Commission
Citizen Interest Forms will be accepted at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 135 N. Animas Street or P. O. Box 880, Trinidad, CO 81082, until 12 p.m. on Jan. 21, 2022.
Further information may be obtained by calling the City Clerk’s Office at 846-9843.

Sharpen your feminist thinking with the Philosopher’s Toolkit

TRINIDAD  — Susanne van der Meer is a certified Philosophical Practitioner, MA Continental Philosophy. Philosophical ideas and methods help us to deepen our meaning-making in everyday life. She has been co-hosting a monthly Philosophy Cafe at the Carnegie Public Library in Trinidad for a while now, and beginning on Jan. 27, she will begin hosting a series of four workshops on philosophy and feminism on the Trinidad State Campus in room Berg 401 every other Thursday from 5-6:30 p.m.
This series will cover topics ranging from oppressive thinking hats, autonomy and paternalism to feminist ethics and cultural diversity.
There is no cost for this series, but registration is required. Please call Donna Haddow at 719-846-5724 or email donna.haddow@trinidadstate.edu

Tetris League at Grandma’s House

TRINIDAD  — The grand tradition of TETRIS LEAGUE has come to Trinidad. The first one was amazing, let’s keep it going!
Here’s the breakdown…
Rounds are head-to-head, an eye for an eye, manno-e-manno. Each round lasts 3 minutes (or until a player tops out, which is an automatic loss). Player with the most lines after 3 minutes wins the round. One extra minute overtime if number of lines is tied after 3 minutes.
The version of Tetris we use is the SNES “Tetris & Dr. Mario” release. It has an excellent versus mode. Note that clearing 2-4 lines will add “garbage” to the bottom of your opponent’s screen.
This double elimination bracket style tournament will be Tuesday, Feb. 1.  Sign up starts at 6 p.m., blocks fall at 7pm. $5 to enter. First place gets 80% of the pot, second place gets 20%.  All ages may enter the tournament, and heckling is highly encouraged!
Wanna practice on the system we use before the big show? Cool! The consoles live at Grandma’s House. You can go anytime. Grab a beer and ask your friendly bartender to hook up the SNES.

Colfax
Lake activity closed through Jan 31

COLFAX  — Sugarite Canyon State Park has suspended lake activities because of thin ice. Both Lake Maloya and Lake Alice are temporarily closed through Jan 31 because of the unsafe conditions. The Lake Alice Campground remains open on a first-come, first-serve basis. For additional information, call 575-445-5607. Stage II Fire Restrictions are also in place.  Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited. The use of devices fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off is allowed. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three (3) feet of the device. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building.

Upcoming Events for January 13, 2022

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Help with disaster relief in Boulder County

OUT OF OUR WORLD – The Missions Chapel and Disaster Relief Distribution Center / America’s Disaster Relief is collecting – gift cards or cash donations for the catastrophic wildfires in Boulder.
From 20 years of experience, we have learned every disaster is different and the location also makes a difference — right now people need cash and gift cards. Their insurance will kick in in a few weeks/months to a small amount – they are at present in shelters being fed and watered, toiletries are being provided. WHAT they really need are clothes and shoes for work – some office work, some blue-collar – but work clothes Children are going to need school clothes & shoes.
Gift cards are the best option right now – they have no place to store things.
Jan France – COO said, “We have already helped provide needed meds, and formula/bottles for some little ones – from funds that have come in through our website…This happened right after Christmas – between pay-checks, many no funds in the bank… Several in town should know us – we have assisted in many ways following the Spring Fire…***
Every $10. will help – just give something.”
www.WCDisasterRelief.org
OR Mail to:
America’s Disaster Relief
P.O. Box 354
Cimarron, CO 81220
*** Following the Spring Fire – The Colorado Division of America’s Disaster Relief delivered two (2) truckloads of household items & $750 in gift cards to cover other needs not provided. These items and gift cards came from donations from those who cared.

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Death Café

OUR WORLD –  Death Cafés have helped to relax the taboo of speaking about death, particularly with strangers, and encouraged people to express their own wishes regarding the dying process and/or beliefs about what may occur after they die. The open-ended discussions may also provide an avenue to express thoughts about one’s own life that may be stirred up by the death of a family member, loved one or acquaintance.
In this time of Covid, death has touched everyone’s life overtly or covertly. Come join in philosophical discussions that range from concepts of reincarnation to trending green burials.  There is no agenda, and more importantly, no judgements, only thoughtful and thought-provoking discussions around End-of-life issues.
Interested?  Join us on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 2p.m.  This month that is Jan. 26th.  Until Covid is tamed we will be meeting by Zoom only.  https://zoom.us/j/91891923683 If you want more information about Death Café www.deathcafe.com  or contact Sandy Dolak; sdolak@mtrosehealthandhospice.com

CDPHE Mobile Vaccine Bus Schedule for January 2022

OUR WORLD –  Dates and times are subject to change.
Flu and COVID Vaccine onboard (Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J)
Jan. 13th –10 a.m.–6 p.m. -Walsenburg Safeway- https://walsenburg-jan13-cdphe-mvu14.youcanbook.me
Jan. 15th –10 a.m. – 6 p.m.- City Hall Trinidad – https://trinidad-115-cdphe-mvu14.youcanbook.me
Jan. 22nd – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. -Primero School –  https://weston-122-cdphe-mvu14.youcanbook.me
Jan. 23rd -10 a.m. – 6 p.m.-  City Hall Trinidad https://trinidad-123-cdphe-mvu14.youcanbook.me
Jan. 24th – 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. – La Veta School – https://laveta-124-cdphe-mvu14.youcanbook.me
Jan. 24th – Gardner Community Center
More to come.

HUERFANO

E-Sports coming soon to Fox

WALSENBURG –  The Fox Theatre recently purchased SIX gaming PC’s to start a program. Are you interested in playing? Complete the form at the following link and they’ll be in touch. Spread the word. Also, you can play eSports in college now!
Please contact Mike at (719) 890-4292 or email me at mike@foxtheatrewalsenburg.org to learn more.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9zj-FJQ2oWzDo7XhjnRtxdFhVabB40-6Sj1QKxA3nnAPcjw/viewform

Walsenburg Fox Weekend Movie

WALSENBURG –  Our weekend movie is “Sing 2,” rated PG with a run time of 1 hour and 50 minutes.
Buster Moon and his friends must persuade reclusive rock star Clay Calloway to join them for the opening of a new show.
Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson
$7.00 for adults
$6.00 for students and teachers
$5.00 for children (age 5 to 12) and seniors
Movie showtimes are  Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m.

Spanish Peaks Library expands hours

WALSENBURG – In order to better serve the communities of Huerfano County, The Spanish Peaks Library District is pleased to announce expanded hours.
The Walsenburg Library is now open:
Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday,  1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Mindfulness group at LV Library

LA VETA — Learning to live mindfully is a lifetime process and is best done with the support of others who are also on a mindful path. The focus will be on developing a greater capacity for living mindfully. Given the stressors of everyday life, it is important to have support and resources to assist us in being truly present to whatever life may bring.
Tools include meditation; conscious breathing; ways to approach difficult feeling thoughts, stories, perceptions and emotions; being aware of and kind to our bodies; and discussing ways to be in Presence and compassionate with ourselves and others.
Please feel free to join us weekly as we explore this journey together Thursdays from 10 – 11:30 a.m. It’s free. Come when you can. Please bring masks.
Questions? Please email vonstep@ecentral.com or TrustingOurInnerLight@gmail.com.

Movie at La Veta Public Library

LA VETA — Join us at La Veta Library on Thursday, Jan. 13 at 2 p.m. for a “movie date”.  For our first offering of the new year we will feature “Stillwater” starring Matt Damon. Variety magazine called this dramatic thriller “incredible and absolutely brilliant”. It is the story of an oil rig roughneck from Oklahoma who travels to France to exonerate his daughter who is serving a life sentence in jail for a murder she did not commit. Great performances and a timely topic make for great entertainment.  Free refreshments!

The Punk Club: Full STEAM Ahead!
LA VETA — The After-school STEAM Program at LVPL 310 S. Main Street will begin Monday, Jan. 17th.
Each week we will have a different STEAM based program. Please join us after school until 5:30 for fun activities and learning!
PreK-3rd grade Mondays 4-5:30 p.m.
4th-7th grade Tuesdays 4-5:30 p.m.
PreK must have an adult or older sibling with them for assistance.
Support the STEAM After School Club by fulfilling our wish list! You can sort this list by priority to see which supplies are most in need. Thank you for supporting the community youth!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1QU1QRIO5IXQ5?ref_=wl_share

Trivia at Second Street Bar & Grill hosted by Ann of Spanish Peaks Library

WALSENBURG –  Gather a team and come on out to the Second Street Bar & Grill on Wednesday, Jan. 19 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. to join your favorite librarians for a night of trivia!
Five rounds, 10 questions each round.
Each question is worth one point.
Teams are allowed up to six members.
Questions are read aloud and teams write down the answers, turning answers in at the end of each round.
The team with the most points after five rounds is the winner.
Use of cell phones/tablets/devices is forbidden.
There is no charge to participate in trivia.
Bring your SPLD card to earn bonus points for your team!
Topics are:
#1 – Miscellaneous Facts
#2 – Food & Drink
#3 – Geography
#4 – Dead Celebrities (Visual)
#5 – Animals

Fun Friday Sledding at Cuchara Mountain Park with Moss Adventure

WALSENBURG –  The next field trip adventure for Two Peaks Fitness Fun Fridays will be sledding in Cuchara Mountain Park on Jan. 21, 10a.m, – 4p.m., is being sponsored by Moss Adventures. Moss Adventures is covering the $15 registration fee for the first 25 kids that register, and will be on the mountain with Jeff Moss and Shayne Young to represent them.
You must register no later than Wednesday, Jan. 19 so we can arrange chaperones and transportation to the mountain park. Register at Two Peaks Fitness, 216 S Main St, weekdays 9 a.m. to 12 noon, or 3-6 p.m.

Intro to Dungeons & Dragons

WALSENBURG –  Have you ever wanted to play as Gandalf in Lord of the Rings, Lady Galadriel, Geralt of Rivia from the Witcher, or Conan the Barbarian? Sign up now to learn how to play the world’s best roleplaying game!
Join Dungeon Master Keith Hershey Jr. and learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons! This class is an introductory D&D class. It covers the basics to help you get started. It teaches you what all the funny-looking dice are for, how to create a character, and gives you a small example of what gameplay is like.
The next workshop will take place on Jan. 21 from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Small World Gaming Lounge at 725b Main St. in Walsenburg, directly behind CS Stylings.
Registration for this class is $5 per person. Please visit the website linked below to reserve your spot1 Space is first come, first serve. You can pay with cash on the day of the event if space is available.
Required items: Pencil, and a set of roleplaying dice. Player’s Handbook 5e is strongly recommended.
https://roleplayingterrain.com/shop/ols/products/introduction-to-dd

Call for Players D&D 5E Campaign

WALSENBURG –  You currently live a meager mundane life but often dream of becoming an adventurer. The day is waning and dusk is upon you. You are torn from your daydreams, hearing sound of people screaming, buildings burning, and the sounds of people running past you. “The Dragovar Empire is upon us!’
The Dragovar Empire is an empire to the North which your kingdom of Moldavia is currently at war with. they are an empire ruled by a council of chromatic  dragons that command thousands of Dragonborn troops.
You find yourself running away from the sounds of battle to find some safety and end up at the docks. Many ships are fleeing but there is one getting ready to ser sail. A stern-looking tabaxi looks at you and says “Well! Are you coming?”
-Starts Jan. 24, and runs every Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
– Looking for 5-6 committed players until the end of April.
-Sessions only cost $10 and miniatures, 3D terrain, and custom content are provided.

Exhibition extended at MoF

WALSENBURG –  The Exhibition Joseph Slusky & Katie Hawkinson Collaborations and Tangents is extended through Jan. 31, 2021. Also during the month of January the museum and Made in Walsenburg Gift Shop will be open: Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Call 719-738-2858 for more info or to make an appointment.  For school-tour visits, email your preferred dates and times to: info@museumoffriends.org or visit: www.museumoffriends.org

LAS ANIMAS  

Virtual events to support Fox West Theatre

TRINIDAD  — The general public is invited to two virtual events in support of the historic Fox West Theatre of Trinidad, Colorado, to be held via Zoom on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. The first event, an information session and community forum, will be hosted by the Fox West Theatre Alliance, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, and will include discussion of recent rehabilitation efforts as supported by History Colorado and the Colorado Department of Local Affairs. This event will be hosted by Jay Gillespie, a noted entertainer from Trinidad, Colorado.
The second event features Wendy Waszut-Barrett, PhD, of Historic Stage Services, one of the preeminent scholars of historic theatre systems and large-scale artworks used as stage scenery during the early 1900s. This lecture is presented as part of Trinidad State College’s Visiting Artists Lecture Series and will feature a survey of Dr. Barrett’s preservation efforts at the Theatre including the clean-up of pigeon waste and other contaminants from each piece of scenery, drop and curtain with funds provided by the Environmental Protection Agency.
These events will be held via Zoom; participants are encouraged to attend using the links below. Additionally, these meetings will be broadcast via the Fox West Theatre’s YouTube and Facebook pages, where they will be recorded and made available to general public.
At 4 p.m., there will be the Information Session and Community Forum. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89148208818
At 7 p.m., there will be the Trinidad State College Visiting Artists Lecture Series: Wendy Waszut-Barrett https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87341105235

Open Positions on Local Boards

TRINIDAD  — The Trinidad City Council is accepting Citizen Interest Forms from citizens within Las Animas County to fill the following vacancies:
Four (4) on the Arts & Culture Advisory Commission;
Five (5) on the Parks & Reaction Advisory Committee;
One (1) on the City Tourism Board; and
One (1) on the Board of Building Code Appeals; and
Two (2) alternates on the Board of Building Code Appeals;
Seven (7) on the Urban Forestry Board;
Three (3) on the Urban Renewal Authority Board; and
One (1) on the Historic Main Street Board.
In order to be considered eligible to serve individuals must be a resident of Las Animas and have resided within the County for not less than one year immediately preceding appointment and must be registered to vote.
Citizen Interest Forms are also being accepted from citizens of the City of Trinidad to fill:
One (1) vacancy on the Planning, Zoning and Variance Commission
Citizen Interest Forms will be accepted at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 135 N. Animas Street or P. O. Box 880, Trinidad, CO 81082, until 12 p.m. on Jan. 21, 2022.
Further information may be obtained by calling the City Clerk’s Office at 846-9843.

Colfax

Lake activity now closed at Sugarite

COLFAX  — As of Sunday, Jan. 2, Sugarite Canyon State Park has suspended lake activities because of thin ice. Both Lake Maloya and Lake Alice are temporarily closed because of the unsafe conditions. The Lake Alice Campground remains open on a first-come, first-serve basis. For additional information, call 575-445-5607.

Colfax Republican Party calls for caucuses, central committee, & convention

COLFAX  — Call is hereby made for Ward Caucuses of the Republican Party of Colfax County to be held Jan. 15, 2022 at 1 p.m. at Raton Convention Center, Bruce King Room located at 901 South 3rd Street, Raton, New Mexico 87740 to elect ward delegates to the Colfax County Pre-Primary County Convention
The call for the County Central Committee Meeting of the Republican Party of Colfax County will be held the same day, same place at 1:30 p.m in order to: affirm temporary roll of delegates to the pre-primary county convention, select temporary officers for the pre-primary county convention, and consider any other proper business.
The call for the Pre-Primary County Convention of the Republican Party of Colfax County will be held the same day, same place at 2 p.m. in order to: elect six (6) delegates to the Republican State Pre-Primary Convention, to be held Feb. 26, 2022, in Ruidoso, New Mexico.

Kerosene Drifters at Gate City bar

RATON  — Rooted in rock + a love affair with blues and country, Kerosene Drifters bring their brand of Drifter Rock to the Texas music scene.
Catch them live  on Saturday, Jan. 22 at the Gate City Craft Bar in Raton!