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Hybrid Art Exhibition Showcases Unique Pastel Works
OUR WORLD — Through August 31, the Pastel Society of New Mexico (PSNM), an association of international members, will exhibit its 29th National Pastel Painting Exhibition both at the Millicent Rogers Museum in Taos, NM and simultaneously in an interactive virtual online gallery. These paintings include enticing imagery of
geometric power lines, reflective river rocks, and hard-edge landscapes, among portraits, still-lifes, florals, and place-based scenes.
To visit the virtual gallery go to https://artspaces.kunstmatrix.com/en/exhibition/6543545/pastel-society-of-new-mexico-29th-national-pastel-painting-exhibition#
Stonewall Century Ride
OUR WORLD — Register for the 18th Annual Stonewall Century Ride, Saturday August 14th. The Stonewall Century is a challenging 102-mile out-and-back road bike ride along Highway 12, the scenic Highway of Legends, from La Veta to Segundo and back. Turn around wherever you like. For more info, see www.spcycling.org.
HUERFANO
Fox Walsenburg Weekend Movie
WALSENBURG – This weekend at the Fox in Walsenburg, Black Widow will be playing.
Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy, and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger.
The film is rated PG-13, Action, Adventure, and Sci Fi, and it will play on Friday at 7:30p.m., Saturday at 7:30p.m., and Sunday at 3:00p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6 for students, and $5 for children aged 5-12.
School Supply Drive at Lathrop State Park
HUERFANO COUNTY — Lathrop State Park is sponsoring a “Back to School Supply Drive” from July 19th to August 15th. You can donate notebooks, pens, pencils, markers, color pencils, backpacks, dry erase markers, folders, clorox wipes, boxes of tissues, etcetera.
There are three drop off locations:
Lathrop State Park at 70 County Road 502 in Walsenburg.
SPRHC / Hospital at 23500 US 160 in Walsenburg.
JM Tire at 928 Main Street in Walsenburg.
All donations will go to Walsenburg, Gardner and La Veta Schools. Fore more information, call Danette Barela at 719-738-2376 x 7 or email danette.barela@state.co.us
Fun Fridays Field Trips
HUERFANO COUNTY — Field Trips for kids on Fridays. All kids are welcome to join; maximum of 15 kids/activity.
Cost: $10 for children of gym members, $15 for non-members.
Registration must be completed the Wednesday prior to each activity for logistics planning.
Drop-offs at Two Peaks Fitness at 8:45a.m. the morning of each activity.
Scholarships available!
Our Activities:
July 23rd – Blanca-Fort Garland Community Center Pool 9am-1pm
August 6th- Altitude Trampoline Park in Pueblo 9am-2pm
August 20th- Cuchara Mountain Park Mini Golf and Frisbee Golf 9am-1pm
Lathrop State Park Events
HUERFANO COUNTY — There are a whole host of fun activities taking place at Lathrop State Park this weekend.
On Friday, July 23rd at 7:30p.m. at the Amphitheater there will be an evening of campfire ghost stories! Bring snacks, flashlights, and your imagination.!
On Saturday, July 24th at 7:00p.m. at the Amphitheater, Diane Miller of the Nature & Raptor Center of Pueblo will present on raptors!
There will also be Junior Ranger Activities. At 12:00p.m. on Thursday, July 22nd at the visitors’ center, there will be a workshop in which you can make a nesting doll to take home to help understand food chain animals.
At 1:30p.m. on Friday July 23rd at the visitors’ center, you can make a wood slice necklace while learning about tree rings and climate1
Finally, at 10:30a.m. on Saturday July 24th at the visitors’ center, you can make cardboard binoculars for bird watching! Then head out to the Wetlands Trail to look for Red Winged Blackbirds and Herons!
Walsenburg Women’s Small Business Expo
HUERFANO COUNTY — Do you have a “side hustle” or home business you’d like to promote? Is it jewelry, makeup, crafts, sewing, cleaning, handy (wo)man work, or dog sitting? Whatever it is, bring your table, chair, product, and signage to Walsenburg’s no-cost Women’s Small Business Expo, Friday, July 23 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Walsenburg’s Main Street between 5th and 7th.
Come in to My One Hour Office, 523 Main, after 7:00p.m. for a glass of sangria and network time with other small business owners. For more information, call Mary Jo at 719-249-5766. Let’s grow business together!
Ribbon Cutting for H’s Place Gallery & More
HUERFANO COUNTY — The Spanish Peaks Chamber of Commerce and Spanish Peaks Business Alliance are pleased to announce a ribbon-cutting celebration for H’s Place Gallery & More, a new business located at 213 S Main St., La Veta. The celebration will take place July 23rd at 5:30 pm.
Gallery owner Heather Curtis has had a lifelong dream of owning her own gallery. H’s Place showcases Curtis’s photography on postcards, notecards, journals, and wall art. Curtis has also created a humorous sticker line, celebrating the National Headquarters for the Land of the Great Dikes! Curtis will be offering cell phone photo classes and eventually adding welded yard art from found objects.
The celebration will begin at 5:30pm July 23rd and include snacks and bubbles. H’s Place is open Wednesday through Monday 11-6pm.
Dark Waters Project Concert at Miner’s Plaza
WALSENBURG — This Friday at Miner’s Plaza enjoy the Dark Waters Project from 6:00-8:00p.m. The Dark Waters Project is a Nashville based band that plays what they like to call, Darkgrass. Their music is a blend of multiple genre’s but is greatly influenced by Bluegrass and Alternative Rock. While you listen, enjoy the Women’s Small Business Expo throughout Main St!
Fun Fridays Field Trips
LA VETA — Field Trips for kids on Fridays. All kids are welcome to join; maximum of 15 kids/activity.
Cost: $10 for children of gym members, $15 for non-members.
Registration must be completed the Wednesday prior to each activity for logistics planning.
Drop-offs at Two Peaks Fitness at 8:45 a.m. the morning of each activity.
Scholarships available!
Our Activities:
July 23 – Blanca-Fort Garland Community Center Pool 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
August 6- Altitude Trampoline Park in Pueblo 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
August 20- Cuchara Mountain Park Mini Golf and Frisbee Golf 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Spanish Peaks Library Summer Program
WALSENBURG — We have two more weeks of our Summer Reading Program left. The next program will be “Who Pooped at the Zoo?” on Friday, July 23rd. The program will be from 10:00a.m. until 11:30a.m. in the community room. We will be learning how to identify animal scat and will have a fun activity to learn about it that involves chocolate. The last one will be our final party on Friday, July 30th from 10:30a.m. until 11:30a.m. in the community room.
Christ the King Rummage Sale Fundraiser
LA VETA — St. Anne’s Guild at Christ the King Catholic Church in La Veta will be hosting an indoor/outdoor Summer Rummage Sale Fundraising event on Friday, July 23rd & Saturday, July 24th from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. There will be a lot of new & used items. Please check it out & support our local community
\— On Saturday, July 24th at 7:00p.m., singer /songwriter and Cowboy Poet Gary McMahan and friends will be performing at Peggy Hoobler’s open outdoor concert venue at 707 E. Virginia St. in La Veta. Tickets are $20.00/person. Bring your lawn chairs, drinks, friends. Call 719-989-1530 for more information. No reservations required.
Moving Vietnam Wall Thank You Dinner
WALSENBURG — We are calling upon all the Volunteers and helpers who assisted us at the Moving Vietnam Wall Memorial between June 17-21 to attend a “Thank You” Dinner. This will be held at the Walsenburg Community Center, 928 Russell St. in Walsenburg on Saturday, July 24th from 4:00 – 7:00 PM. Check-in at 4:00 PM and dinner at 5:00 PM. This is a special Thank You to all the volunteer workers, donors and helpers that assisted in making a historic presentation of the Vietnam Moving Wall Memorial in Huerfano County. This includes everyone who helped with set-up/take-down, site preparation, food service, escorts to the Wall, check-in and other general duties. For more information or to RSVP, call Dave Rogers at 719-738-9965.
Reggae with Local Extract at Second Street Bar & Grill
WALSENBURG – Come on out to Second Street Bar & Grill on Saturday, July 24th at 8:00p.m. for live music by Local Extract, a reggae band with heavy sounds out of Trinidad. There is a $5 cover at the door. For more information, call (719) 738-2730.
Gardening 101 at Spanish Peaks Library
WALSENBURG — This month’s gardening program will center around our townie deer and how to keep them from devouring your hard earned landscape. We’ll discuss mechanical, cultural and deterrent methods to help save you from dreams of making Bambi a steak on your grill. Delicious but not recommended in town! Class begins at 1pm on Sunday, July 25th in the library Meeting Room. For any questions, please call Ann at 719-738-2774.
Open Mic Night at La Veta Mercantile
LA VETA — On July 27th at 7:00p.m. there will be an open mic night at the La Veta Mercantile hosted by Comedian Jay Patterson, a former La Veta resident.
Call 719-742-3387 or stop by the Mercantile to sign up.
Help Create an Age-Friendly Huerfano
HUERFANO COUNTY — Join Design Age Friendly and The Mindful Aging Project in helping to make Huerfano County more Age Friendly by attending one of these two free workshops.
Tuesday July 27th 1-3pm Laveta Public Library – 320 South Main St La Veta, Co 81055
Thursday July 29th 11-1pm Museum of Friends – 600 Main St, Walsenburg, CO 81089
These free intergenerational workshops are an opportunity for people of all ages (and we mean ALL ages so if you’re preggos bring that baby down), to roll up their sleeves and have fun while chiming in on what makes Huerfano an Age Friendly Community.
Register in advance by calling Ken at Design Age Friendly 719-481-6669
Free Jake and Mario Concert at Miners Plaza
WALSENBURG – Rock the FOX presents Nuevo-Flamenco musicians Mario Aleman and Jake Cortez, who will be performing at Miners Plaza in Walsenburg on Thursday, July 29th at 7:00p.m.
Navajo/Diné Storytelling and Navajo Silversmithing
HUERFANO COUNTY — Join Special Guest Ravis Henry at Lathrop State Park on July 30th & 31st for a weekend of passing on of traditional knowledge. Ravis Henry is a member of the Diné/Navajo Tribe belonging to the Towering House Clan, born for the Coyote Pass Jemez Clan. His maternal grandfathers are of the Salt People Clan and his paternal grandfathers of the Tangle People Clan. Ravis has generational roots in the beautiful Canyon de Chelly.
Over the course of the weekend, Ravis will introduce visitors to the Diné/Navajo Worldview of Balance and Harmony, Hózhó Naashá.
In Beauty I Walk – July 30th at 7:00p.m. at the Ampitheater
Navajo Silversmithing – July 31st from 8:00a.m. – 4:00p.m. at the visitors’ center.
LVFPD Taco Fundraiser
LA VETA — Let’s Taco ‘bout our fire district. Join us for a taco dinner fundraiser in support of the La Veta Fire Protection District on Saturday, July 31 at 6 p.m. at the Cuchara Mountain Mercantile at 1120 Panadero Avenue, Cuchara CO 81055.
There will be a taco bar dinner, live music by Kurt Corsair, nachos, drinks, and prizes. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $10 for children, and are free for kids aged 5 and under. All proceeds will benefit the LVFPD.
Los Huerfanos Animal Vaccination Clinic
WALSENBURG — Los Huerfanos Animal Welfare is offering an animal vaccination clinic on July 31st from 10:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. at 306 Ray Sandoval Blvd. in Walsenburg. For more information, call 719-890-2777.
Eagles Community Brunch
WALSENBURG — The Walsenburg Eagles Ladies Auxilliary 1187 invites the community again to come join us for a breakfast brunch on Sunday, August 1 at the Eagles Hall at 614 Main St. in Walsenburg from 11:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. We will be serving pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, and coffee or juice. The price is $5 for adults and $2.50 for children. Hope to see you all there! Your continued support is very much appreciated and all the proceeds from this breakfast brunch will go back into the community.
Grand Opening of New Huerfano Judicial Center
WALSENBURG — The grand opening of the new Huerfano County Judicial Center will take place on Friday, August 6th at 1:30p.m. Refreshments will be served immediately after the ceremony.
The new building is at 200 West 5th Street in Walsenburg. For more information, contact bob.kreiman@judicial.state.co.us
Open House & BBQ at Gardner Fire Station
UPPER HUERFANO — On Saturday, August 7th from 1:00p.m. – 3:00p.m., the Upper Huerfano Fire Protection District in connection with the Spanish Peaks Alliance for Wildfire Protection will hold an open house and BBQ at the Gardner Fire Protection District. This is an open invitation to all residents of the Upper Huerfano Fire Protection District!
Dog Days of Cuchara
CUCHARA — The Dog Days of Cuchara event will take place on August 7th from 11:00a.m – 3:00p.m followed by a Corn Hole Tournament at the Dog Bar & Grill.
Join us for an all day doggy street party on Main Street in Cuchara! Enjoy big dog and little dog races, an obstacle course, scavenger hunts, yard games, vendor booths, music and more. New additions this year include: a bake sale fundraiser for Los Huerfanos Animal Welfare Association, dunk tank benefiting the La Veta Fire Auxiliary, dog adoptions through From Forgotten to Forever, and doggy vaccines available through Dr. Hecht on site! Don’t forget the Corn Hole Tournament at the Dog Bar and Grill after the street party. See you for a dog-gone good time!
Huerfano area AA and NA meetings
HUERFANO COUNTY — AA in Walsenburg meets Tuesday and Friday, at 7 p.m. at the Church of Christ, across the street from the Spanish Peaks Library.
In La Veta, AA will meet on Mondays at 6:00 p.m. in La Veta at the Methodist Church on Main St.
NA meets Saturday at noon at the Huerfano Community Center.
LAS ANIMAS
Spanish Peaks Backroads 5 Miles Race
AGUILAR — The Spanish Peaks Backroads 5 Miles is a new five mile race course at the base of the East Peak of the twin Spanish Peaks (Wahatoya) in the Las Animas/Huerfano County border area of Southern Colorado. Access is made easy from I-25, with a pre-race assembly point in the town of Aguilar – at 146 West Main Street (Park site near the Library and Fire Station) – in preparation for a pleasant 15 minute caravan to the “backroads” location.
Packet pickup and pre-race instructions will take place at the 146 West Main location in Aguilar between 7:30 and 8 a.m., Saturday, July 24th. Online registration ($25) is strongly encouraged, however, late registration ($30) is permitted for those arriving no later than 7:45 a.m. Race officials/hosts will lead the participants by vehicular caravan from the packet pickup location to the starting point for the race at the intersection of Las Animas County Roads 54.2 and 41.4. To register or for more info, visit rabacinco.co
Car & Bike Show/War Dog Memorial Fundraiser
TRINIDAD — On Saturday, July 24th there will be a Car and Bike show at Phil Long Toyota at 105 W Cedar Street to benefit War Dog Memorial Colorado, which is a group working to recognize and honor the many sacrifices that canines have made in times of war with a memorial in Colorado Springs..
There are six car classes – Pre ‘49, ‘50-’69,’70-’89,’90-Present, Custom, and 4×4’s. There are also four bike classes – ‘69 and under, ‘70-2000, 2001-Present, and Custom.
All classes qualify for Best of Show and Best Paint.
The show will start at 12:00p.m. but registration is from 8:00a.m. – 11:00a.m. Awards will be announced at 4:00p.m. Pre-registration is recommended as there will be limited space. Registration cost is $25 or $30 day of event.
For more information, email purgatoryrivercarbikeshow@outlook.com
Visual Journaling for the Soul Workshop at Mt. Carmel
TRINIDAD — The workshop ‘Visual Journaling for the Soul’ will take place on Saturday July 24th from 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. at Mt. Carmel in the Garden Room.
Lori Holdread of Trinidad will be sharing her talents and expertise in starting participants on a beginning journey to the wonderful world of art journaling. Lori has been leading this type of workshop for many years. The workshop is free and all materials will be supplied.
An art journal is the same as a written journal, except that it incorporates colors, images, patterns, and other materials. Some art journals have a lot of writing, while others are purely filled with images. It’s a form of creative self-care. Regardless of whether or not you have any art “talent” or training, all you need to art journal is some simple art materials and a willingness to play with the art materials. It’s the play that’s healing!
This workshop brought to you by the HeART Works Outreach Program of Mt. Rose Health Center Palliative Care and Hospice and Huajatolla Heritage Foundation. Call or text Sandy Dolak 719-251-1271 or sdolak@mtrosehealthandhospice.com to register.
Community Health Needs Assessment
LAS ANIMAS COUNTY — Mt. San Rafael is working to complete their Community Health Needs Assessment; an important tool, completed every three years, that identifies key health needs and issues through systematic, comprehensive data collection and analysis.
A Community Health Needs Assessment gives organizations, like Mt. San Rafael Hospital, comprehensive information about the community’s current health status, needs, and issues. This information helps develop a community health improvement plan by justifying how and where resources should be allocated to best meet community needs.
To assist with this process is a community survey. The survey asks about health, current health practices, and impressions of the overall health of the Trinidad community. The survey is available in both English and Spanish and in paper form or electronic. To complete the survey electronically, use the links below.
English: https://www.questionpro.com/t/AQbQMZmsbj
Spanish: https://www.questionpro.com/t/AQbQMZnK6L
First National Bank School Supply Drive
TRINIDAD — Our students need your help! Every year First National Bank gives the community an opportunity to support the youth in our community by holding an annual school supply drive. This year they are asking for cash donations to purchase supplies for Back to School. First National Bank will match the first $1000 in donations. Please consider making a donation for the betterment of the children of our community. In order to do so, drop off or mail your donations to any branch location by July 31.
Locations:
Main Bank – 100 E. Main St.
Motor Bank – 122 E. First St.
Wal-Mart Branch – 2921 Toupal Dr.
Aguilar Library Summer Reading
AGUILAR — Due to inclement weather, the Aguilar Public Library rescheduled the Summer Reading Program for 2021 themed “Tails and Tales” for Wednesday, July 28.
Activities will include crafts, workshops on juggling and making balloon animals.
Weather permitting, there will also be a foam party at the Aguilar School football field at 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
If weather doesn’t cooperate, there will be a Magic show at the community center starting at 12:30 instead.
For more information, please call (719) 941 -4426 Tuesday through Friday between 10:00a.m. – 2:00p.m.
Aguilar Street Festival & Car Show
AGUILAR — On August 7th from 10:00a.m. – 6:30p.m. there will be a whole host of activities taking place in Aguilar. The day will kick off with a Parade and Car Show at 10:00a.m. (for which you can register “day of’ at 9:30a.m.) with Trophies and Awards at 2:00p.m. There will be face painting, a bouncy house, piñatas, game booths, prizes, live music, Craft and Food Vendor booths, a beer garden, and the Grand Opening of the Aguilar Mercantile. The event is rain or shine.
Aguilar Library Celebrates Aguilar Days
AGUILAR — On Saturday, August 7, from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., the Aguilar Public Library will be hosting a set of events in celebration of Aguilar Days.
Activities will include face painting and the popular “Bag of Books” event, during which you can fill a bag with books, recipes, crafts, DVDs, etcetera for only $5. Bag of Books will continue until August 31st!
COLFAX
Services at Little Rock Church on Johnson Mesa
COLFAX COUNTY— Services will continue at the Little Rock Church on Johnson Mesa! There will be further services starting at 2:30p.m. on July 25th, August 1st, and August 8th.
On July 25th, Pastor “Chuck” Wiggins from the Methodist Church in Springer will deliver the message.
On August 1st, Pastor Bob Clevenger from the Assembly of God Church in Springer will deliver the message.
On August 8th, the message will be delivered by the Associate Pastor/Youth Leader Ben Campbell from the First Baptist Church in Raton.
Raton AA meeting
RATON — AA meetings are every Sunday and Wednesday at 6 p.m. and Friday night, at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at 4th and Tiger Drive in Raton. Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.