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DIY OIL CHANGE SPECIALS, 5 qts. Quaker State oil & Fram filter $16.99, 5 qts . Valvoline oil & CQ filter, $22.99 5 qts. Valvoline MaxLife & CQ red filter, $23.99, 5 qts. Quaker Defy High-mileage oil & Fram filter, $18.99, 5 qts. Quaker State Full synthetic & Fram Filter $19.99, Castrol GTX oil, $3.99 qt., Delo or DelVac 15w40 diesel oil, $12.99 gl. Garden Tractor & Cycle batteries now in stock.We carry bicycle iner tubes.City Auto Parts, “CARQUEST”600 W. 7 th . St., Walsenburg. 719-738- 2525. www.carquest.com 01-TFN

RYE SEPTIC SERVICE. Septic tank pumping – 35 years experience. 489-2416 or 569-6297. 30-TFN

REPAIRS & REMODEL Exterior & interior drywall; plaster and paint; repairs welcome. Remodel specialist; bath & kitchen; electrical; upgraded tile. Just call High Plains General Contractors LLC / Jim Sharpe at 989-7853 or Wayne at 719-989-7844. 41-TFN

PRISM BODY & PAINT SHOP – from mild to wild! Open 8 to 5, Monday through Friday, 9 to 12 on Saturday. All insurance work accepted. “You do have a choice where you take your vehicle for repairs.” 200 CR 301 in Walsenburg. 738-9991. 52-TFN

 

HELP WANTED.

THE TOWN OF AGUILAR is accepting applications for a part-time office assistant. Hours and pay will be discussed during the interview process. Needed qualifications are: Excellent people skills, clerical skills, including but not limited preparation and maintenance of cash as well as check receipts, extensive computer understanding is essential, as is willingness to learn the Town of Aguilar’s computer system. Must have experienced computer skills to create spreadsheets and knowledge of all Microsoft programs. Interviews will be conducted by the Town Board of Trustees, interested persons send resume to The Town of Aguilar P.O. Box 538 Aguilar, CO 81020. Upon hire a drug test is mandatory. Deadline for resumes is July 5, 2016. The Town of Aguilar is an EEO Employer. 23-4XU

SOUTH CENTRAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS Full-Time Transit Dispatcher Summary: The Transit Department of the South Central Council of Governments is seeking a full-time transit dispatcher to answer phone calls, provide quality customer service, maintain contact with drivers, and other clerical tasks. Salary and Benefits: The position is open for an immediate start date. Salary will begin at $28,000 to $30,000. Employee benefits include medical, dental, participation in a 401(A) Plan, and a paid time-off package. For a full job description and application contact: dwilliamson@sccog.net or call 719-845- 1133. Application deadline: Friday, June 24 at noon. 24-2XU

LOCAL COMPANY SEEKS qualified driver for propane bobtail deliveries. Applicant must have Class B CDL w/x endorsement (tanker/Hazmat) plus clean driving record. Send inquires to bhite@paladinpropane.com or call 719-738-1141. 23-4XU

THE HUERFANO COUNTY of Social Services has an opening for a full time Income Maintenance Technician. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, two years of full time clerical or extensive public contact experience and advanced computer skills. A complete job description and applications are available at 121 W 6 th Street, Walsenburg, CO 81089. Salary $2081.00 monthly D.O.E. Drug testing is required. HCDSS is an equal opportunity employer. Applications must be received by June 27 th , 2016 at 4:00 p.m. 24-2XU

SOUTH CENTRAL COUNCIL of Governments Finance Director Summary: The Finance Director of the South Central Council of Governments serves as the chief fiscal officer for the organization. The position is accountable for the fiscal affairs of the organization and for the organization’s accounting functions including the maintenance of all accounting records (general, property, cost, internal auditing, etc.) and management of all cash accounts. Successful candidate is subject to background check. Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a Bachelors and/or Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university and have five years’ experience in accounting at the management level, or substitute equivalent in education and relevant experience. Salary: This position is open for an immediate start date. Salary will be commensurate with experience.  Employee benefits include medical, dental, participation in a 401(A) Plan, and a paid time-off package.  For a full job description and application contact: Colorado Work Force Center 140 N. Commercial Street Trinidad, CO 81082 Application deadline: July 15, 2016, 12:00 p.m. (Noon) South Central Council of Governments is an Equal Opportunity Employer 23-6XU

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Huerfano County Sheriff Department is accepting applications for Deputy. Qualified candidates must be P.O.S.T. certified within 30 days of hire; 21 years of age; have a High School Diploma or GED; must adhere to policy, procedures and post orders. Drug testing and background check are required, and shift work is mandatory. This position is full time with benefits at a starting salary of $27,500 and then $30,000 after probationary period. Job descriptions and applications are available at the Walsenburg Workforce Center, 928 Russell, Walsenburg, CO 81089. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 P.M. on June 27, 2016. Huerfano County is an equal opportunity employer. 24-2XU

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Information Communication Technologies (ICT) Community Outreach Plan The South Central Council of Governments (SCCOG) is requesting applications from qualified individuals to assist in: 1) facilitating a participatory community assessment of the region’s information and communication technologies (ICT) capacity to respond to a growing need for rapid information exchange in an information-intensive world; 2) identifying agreed upon projected outcomes, outcome indicators, and the data that can measure those indicators, and 3) developing and initiating a strategic plan that will establish an infrastructure and community-based process by which lasting information channels will be strengthened and data-informed community decision making will be enhanced within the communities SCCOG works to support. This project is supported in part by an Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund (EIAF) grant awarded through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) for the South Central Council of Governments (SCCOG). If you are interested in more information about this request, please email dwilliamson@sccog.net and a packet will be emailed to you. Final proposals will be accepted until 12:00 Noon, Thursday, June 30, 2016 24-3XU

MOUNTAIN CREEK HOME HEALTH, Walsenburg location, is seeking a LPN for a PRN position.  Occasional weekend work may be required, as well as reliable transportation, driver’s license and current Colorado license.  Competitve wages.  Call Kathy at 738-5707 or go to mountaincreekhomehealth.org to apply online. EOE M/F/V/H 24-2XU

RATON PUBLIC SCHOOL District is now accepting applications for a Secondary Math Teacher for 2016-2017 school year. Certified Applicants must possess a valid N.M. Public Education Department Licensure; 3 years experience preferred. Applications available at the Raton Public School District Administration Office @ 1550 Tiger Drive, or at karen.walton@ratonschools.com. Salary to follow current certified salary schedule. Submit letter of interest, resume and application to 1550 Tiger Circle, Raton, N.M. 87740. Deadline for applications is –open until filled. 24-3XU

THE NRA WHITTINGTON CENTER is accepting applications for a Pro Shop and Emporium Manager. Applications can be picked up at the NRA Whittington Center or downloaded at www.nrawc.org. The NRA Whittington Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. (women/minorities/disabled/veterans). 25-1XU

BOIES-ORTEGA FUNERAL is accepting applications for an assistant manager. All applicants must have, excellent people skills, a valid driver’s license, some office skills and will be subject to background and drug screening checks. Please send resumes to boiesortegafuneralhome@live.com or drop off resume at 115. E. 5th. St. Walsenburg, CO. 25-1XU

ESCROW ASSISTANT. Microsoft Word, Excel, Solid phone etiquette and phone answering skills, Multitasking capabilities, Strong organizational skills, Excellent writing/ editing. send resume and salary expectations to: amse88@outlook.com 25-2XP

VIGIL MALDONADO DETENTION CENTER is currently accepting applications (applications at: www.co.colfax.nm.us/forms/) for a Detention Officer. Minimum qualifications are High School Diploma or GED. Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license. Also must be able to pass a background check and drug screening. No felony charges and must be able to pass a Physical Agility Test. Starting salary will be at $11.41 per hour. Please send applications to: Vigil – Maldonado Detention Center, Attn: Gabe Sandoval, 444 Hereford Ave, Raton, NM 87740 or, Colfax County Building, Attn: Danielle Martinez, 230 North 3 rd Street, P.O. Box 1498, Raton, NM 87740. Applications will be taken until position is filed. 25-TFN

TRI-COUNTY HOUSING & CDC currently is accepting applications for a full time GENERAL MAINTENANCE person.  Qualified applicants should have handy-man skills to be used in apartment complexe located in Walsenburg, CO.  Living unit may be part of compensation. For more information and where to fill out an application, you can call 263-5168 ext 222  or email shelley@tchcdc.org. Excellent employee benefit package. Tri-County Housing & CDC is an equal opportunity employer and provider. 25-4XU

TRI-COUNTY HOUSING & CDC currently has an opening for APARTMENT SITE MANAGER. Qualified applicant will have oversight of daily operations of the apartment complex located in Walsenburg. For more information you can call Shelley at 719-263-5168 ex222 or by email at shelley@tchcdc.org. Tri-County Housing & CDC is an equal opportunity employer and provider.. 25-4XU

JUNIOR HIGH COACHES: Football, Boys’ Basketball. Minimum qualifications: prior coaching experience, successful completion of CHSAA coaching exam and NFHS concussion course. Applications can be obtained from Human Resources Manager Jim Moore at 719-742-3662, ext. 27 or on the District’s website at www.laveta.k12.co.us. Questions may be directed to A.D. Lester Berry at 719-242-8376. New hires are subject to a background check prior to employment. These positions will remain open until filled. 25-2XU

CHIROPRACTIC OFFICE looking for a part time Chiropractic assistant/receptionist. Position involves data entry, bookkeeping, insurance claim processing and above average computer knowledge. References required. Please send resumes to Vigil Family Chiropractic, 110 E 6th St, Walsenburg, CO or email them to: jtvigildc@yahoo.com 25-2XU

FOR RENT

STUDIO & ONE BEDROOM AVAILABLE – Free cable TV and laundry.  Mature adults (Seniors 50+). Call 738-2149. 30-TFN

HOUSE FOR RENT: Ranch house. Rural living very close to Walsenburg. Two bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, fireplace, attached garage. Large basement and lots of storage space. $850/month. Contact Dr. Davis. 719 738-1427. 24-4XU

3-BEDROOM 1.75-BATH newer home in excellent condition with forced air city gas furnace, cooling, patio, deck, landscaping. 802 W. 2nd in Walsenburg. 1-year lease. $900 monthly. $900 security deposit, possibly more with pets. Last month’s rent also required so $2700 to move in. No smoking. Some pets allowed. Call Susie 719-989-0747 25-2XP

FOR RENT: 3 bedroom, 2 baths, 2 car garage; commercial water; 1 acre of land; $1100/mo.; first and last required plus $500 cleaning deposit. Within 2 miles of Spanish Peaks Hospital west of Walsenburg. By appointment. Call Mac 719-738-1250. 25-2XP

HOMES & PROPERTY FOR SALE

CLEAN 2 BDRM / 1 BA house with 2-car garage on large corner lot at 301 East Fourth St., Walsenburg.  All appliances included, $66,000 or best offer.  Call 719-859-5687. 45-TFN

SALE OR LEASE 3600 sf retail or office space; big front parking lot, busy corner in Trinidad, Sharon, 719-859-6095 23-3XP

FOR SALE

3/4 INCH ROADBASE gravel and 1/2 inch rock; delivery available. Also backhoe work & dumptruck service. Call 719-214-6982. 10-14XU

 

FOR SALE- $2,250/1300 pound Manitowoc ice maker machine. Water cooled. Approx. 2001 model. 3 phase 208-230v. $2,250/True 3 door beverage cooler-72 cu. ft. $1,250 True 1 door beverage cooler-26 cu. ft. $3,050 True 2 door wine display cooler- 49 cu. ft. $2,250 True 1 door beverage cooler 26 cu.ft. $1,250 True 1 door beverage freezer-12 cu.ft. $1,750 LEER cold wall ice merchandiser-49 cu. ft. 1st class cigar humidor, reg. $2,390, selling for $1,250. 47 1/2” Wx19 1/2” D x 74 1/2”H. Cherry exterior/ cedar interior, 4 door; holds 4000 cigars. Contact me at lenwig@msn.com. 803 E. Main St, Trinidad. 23-3XP

LIKE NEW 30” Kitchen Aid ceramic top, confection Oven white $350 303-419- 0694 25-3XP

ANTIQUE KITCHEN MAID six-burner wood burning stove with warming oven for sale in Walsenburg. Excellent working condition made of black cast iron trimmed in nickel. About 75 years old. Contact jjsolomon2@comcast.net for pictures, more info. 720-217-7014. Appraised from $2700 to $4100. Asking $2500. You haul. 25-3XU

SERVICE

I NEED HELP sewing a leather attachment point back on to a canvas bag. Not a big job, but I sure need it!  Call me at 719-738-1415  23-TFN

YARD SALE

 

YARD SALE, Sat. June 25, 513 Pennsylvania Ave. (Walsenburg) back yard, 8am-1pm. Misc, dining chairs, small TV stand, baby stroller, mens and boys T-Shirts. 25-1XP

CCOME OUT ON THE 30th for garage sale on Sat July 2nd at 330 East 6th in Walsenburg. 9 am til? No early birds please 25-1XU

VEHICLES

ROKON TRAIL BREAKERS, 2×2, 2015 models now in stock. Go anywhere, tow and carry enormous loads, 7hp. Kohler engine, automatic trans., 3 speed transfer case. 15” ground clearance, Widely used by Forestry departments, U.S. Special Forces, Game & Fish agencies, Ranchers, Sportsmen And treasure hunters worldwide. Easily go through mud, snow, up 60 degree slopes and even float. See us for new and used models. City Auto Parts, 600 W. 7th. St. 719-738-2525 www.rokon.com. 01-TFN

 

2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland, 4WD, CRD 3.0L Diesel, Nav, Sunroof #8030 $14,450 (Fultons Used Cars 719-542-2268)

1996 Ford F-250, Crew Cab, 4X4, XLT, SWB, 7.5L V8 (460), Auto, 150k miles #8034 $7,95 (Fultons Used Cars 719-542-2268)

2004 Dodge Dakota, Quad Cab, 4X4, SLT, 4.7L V8, Auto, Topper, 124k miles #8024 $9,950 Fultons Used Cars 719-542-2268)

PETS

DELUXE BOARDING KENNELS for cats and dogs. Fully licensed pet-care facility, Rio Cucharas Veterinary Clinic, 22540 West U.S. Highway 160, 738-1427. 28-TFN

FREE TO GOOD HOMES for pets, adorable kittens, every size and color from 7-9 weeks old.  Box trained.  Your new pet comes with food, litter, and litterbox.  Spay and neuter discussed at adoption.  Call 719-553-7440, leave message. 24-3XP

PASTURE

REQUEST FOR PASTURE, HAY FIELD LEASE PROPOSALS 150 A. river bottom pasture, max capacity 75 hd., plus 150 A. irrigated grass alfalfa for lease. Commence on Nov. 1, 2016. Term: 1 yr. plus option for 4 add’l yrs. Contact Walsenburg City Clerk to review lease agreement and obtain add’l information, 525 S. Albert Ave., Walsenburg, CO. 719-738-1240 or wbritt@cityofwalsenburg.com. Submit sealed proposals on or before July 1st at 4:00 pm. The City of Walsenburg reserves the right to refuse any and all proposals. 21-5XU

MARKET

TRINIDAD FARMERS MARKET Saturday, 8am to noon, Cimino Park, Convent and Modica, near International Bank. Shopping and entertainment, tamales, breakfasts, desserts; fruits, vegetables, eggs, breads, jams. Debit/Quest cards become Market Bucks and SNAP coupons. Vendor? Call Joyce 719-680-0184. 24-16XP

PAPERBACK TRADING POST now has an indoor flea market, temperature-controlled and out building storage, and the latest movie rentals. 111 West 4th St., Walsenburg. Open M-Th 10 am to 7 pm; F-S 10 am to 8 pm; Sun. 1-6 pm. Call 719-738-1692 19-TFN

HISTORY

WALSENBURG: CROSSROADS TOWN, a history by Dorothy Ree.  333pages, 90 photos. Send check to WMM, $22, includes tax and shipping. Walsenburg Mining Museum, PO Box 134, Walsenburg CO 81089. 719-738-1992 or 719-738-2840. 24-TFN

Cement plant concerns

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