Upcoming Events for week of May 28, 2020
THROUGHOUT OUR WORLD
COVID-19 Test site info
PUEBLO — The Pueblo Community Based Test Site at Colorado State Fairgrounds (enter through Gate 4 off Mesa Avenue and Gaylord Avenue). will be open today, Thursday, May 28 and tomorrow, Friday, May 29, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We still have the capacity to perform up to 250 self-swabs. Testing is free and limited to the first 250 people per day.
Tests are available to anyone experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 to include fever (100.4 or higher), shortness of breath, cough, headache, chills, body aches, muscle pain, sore throat and new loss of taste or smell. Additionally, the following individuals who are asymptomatic can be tested:
Health care workers and first responders Anyone over the age of 65
Anyone who has had contact with a person testing positive for COVID-19
African American, Latino and American Indian Tribes
A resident of a long-term care facility and anyone experiencing homelessness.
The tests are self-administered and all those being tested must be able to conduct the test themselves. Anyone being tested must be in an enclosed vehicle. No bicycles, motorcycles or walk-ups are allowed.
Online Borderlands Talk: Nepantla- Embracing Borderlands Poetics
OUR WORLD — Join us on Zoom Thursday, May 28, 6 to 7 pm. We will hear from Jessica Helen Lopez, Spoken Word Artist, Educator, and City of Albuquerque Poet Laureate, Emeritus
Read a poem. Hear a poem. Write a poem honoring the borderlands within us and around us. Poetry performance and workshop/ discussion with Jessica Helen Lopez.
The event is free and open to the public. Register for this meeting at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpcuuhqj8uHdMh9mWzZ3xCWvMoyZEhzXC6.
Please consider supporting the Border- lands Lecture Series by contributing at http://coloradogives.org/CommunityMuseumsOnline. Our Online Borderlands Lecture Series is generously supported by the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area.
Free self-paced tutorials through TSJC online
OUR WORLD — TSJC is offering some noncredit Continuing/Community Ed classes through Ed2Go (Cengage). The link to the website to sign up is: https://www.ed2go.com/tsjc/SearchResults.aspx?SearchTerms=free
The classes are all self-paced, tutorial- type and the following courses are available at no charge if people enroll by Tuesday, June 30.
• Creating Web Pages
• Creating WordPress Websites
• Fundamentals of Supervision and Management
• Twelve Steps to a Successful Job Search
• Keys to Effective Communication
• Managing Customer Service
• Marketing Your Business on the Internet
• Personal Finance
• Small Business Marketing on a Shoestring
• Individual Excellence
Mental health support for senior citizens
OUR WORLD — Senior Health Advocates Colorado wants you to know we are here for you during this difficult time. You may be feeling isolated, scared, or just want to talk. You may have a friend or relative you are concerned about or perhaps you need support in some other way. Please reach out to us. We care about you and want to support our community. Call us at 719-680-4883 or Email us at: seniorhealthadvocatesco@gmail.com or info@seniorhealthadvocatesco.com. For more information, check out our website and Facebook page: http://seniorhealthadvocatesco.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/seniorhealthadvocatesco/
Stay safe and reach out should you need anything. We want to help. Senior Health Advocates Colorado is a member of the Trinidad Las Animas Chamber of Commerce. We are a voluntary group of professionals dedicated to community health and wellness. We recognize the difficulties older adults may have navigating the health care system, associated support services and advocating for themselves.
Our mission is to ensure that seniors in Southern Colorado are provided with services required by law and by standards of decency and dignity. Our goal is to assist you by providing guidance, support, education and advocacy.”
Learn to Hunt webinars
OUR WORLD — Interested in learning how to hunt but not sure where to start? Know someone who might benefit from some hunting tips and tricks? We’re here to help with our upcoming Learn to Hunt webinar series, Thursday nights at 7 p.m. on Zoom.
Big Game Hunting Tactics – May 28 – We will discuss three hunting tactics to try in the field and when you might want to try them.
Secondary Draw, Leftover Licenses, and OTC Licenses – June 4 – New to Colorado in 2020 is the Secondary Draw. Let’s talk about how this works, as well as left over and over the counter options for this coming fall.
Hunt Mentors and Hunt Community – June 11 – A challenge to new hunters, or hunters new to Colorado, is finding people to hunt with. We will discuss opportunities to find mentors and fellow hunters. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YmIc LtFsRLmFUg9sh5AtLQ
HUERFANO
Dorcas Circle re-opens
WALSENBURG — The food pantry at Dorcas reopened on Tuesday, May 26, 10 a.m.; we ordered enough food to support 400 giveaways, if there is still food left we will give out the remaining food today, Thursday, May 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Please pull your car in front of the thrift store, we will ask for your information there, after we get your information we will ask you to pull forward, our staff will load your car for you.
The thrift store will open Tuesday, June 2 and will run normal hours every Tuesday and Thursday through the month. Shoppers will be required to wear a mask for entry, and we will be limiting entry to four customers at a time. God bless, and we look forward to seeing all of you.
Care and Share distribution
WALSENBURG — The next Care and Share food distributions will be Friday, May 29, 11 a.m. at the Huerfano County Community Center.
Gardner Farmers Market 10th Season
GARDNER — The 10th season of the Gardner Farmers Market will run every Saturday from May 30th to October 17th, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. under the Pavilion next to the Methodist Church.
Due to Virus, we ask:
1. Please wear masks, or please follow current County/State guidelines
2. Maintain 6 feet separation from customers and vendors
3. Hand sanitizer will be available to sanitize your hands.
4. Please point to items you want to purchase and the vendor will package your items.
5. If you are sick, please stay home. Have a neighbor purchase items for you, or contact us.
Gardner 1/2 Price Programs:
1. Vegetable 1/2 Price Program: Fresh Vegetables and Items that are primarily made of Vegetable are 1/2 Price if you are Low Income. 2. Duane Martin 1/2 Price Protein Program: Meat, Eggs, Cheese and any Item primarily made with Protein is 1/2 Price if you are Low Income.
* Thanks to supporters, Shii Koeii Farm was able to raise money to fund these programs for 2020!
Vendors Confirmed for May 30th:
L&M Ranch, Lamb Items Available (Pork and Beef sold out), Lamb Prices: http://lmranch.us/meat-prices, 719 890-4848, liorah@lmranch.us
Karen Shaw-jams & jellies, Elderberries, Handcrafted Soaps, Socks, Felted Dryer Balls, Baskets
Danny’s- FREE FUDGE opening day!, Pickled Products, Granola, Beef Jerky, Fudge, Baked Goods
Shii Koeii Farm-lettuce mix, radishes, winterbor kale, rainbow chard, garlic scapes, greek oregano, chocolate mint, chives, for goat share members: hard goat cheese & chevre in 5 flavors, fresh breads: sourdough, pretzel, seeded wheat, roasted chile & cheddar, bread & roses skin care: hand salve, face cream, sunscreen. Questions: 865-247-9749 or shiikoeii@yahoo.com
Red House Pies- Large & small sweet & savory pies, $7 small, $18 large, Special Order: 865-247-9515 or secondmamma@msn.com TK Ranch-Eggs
For more information: Gardner Farmers Market, 865-247-9749 or gardnermarket@yahoo.com
La Veta Village food services
LA VETA — La Veta Village has two programs to help with food needs during Covid-19 alerts. If you are 60 or older or high-risk, safety-trained volunteers will shop at Charlie’s with your grocery list and deliver to your home. This service is available to anyone in the 81055 zip code or in Navajo ranch. Contact Susan at 719-989-8361 or email lvvfoodservices@gmail.com
Also, La Veta Village offers a free food pick-up for persons who qualify by income level or because of unemployment. Please register for a box by Wednesday at 5 pm for a pick-up the following Saturday. The next pick- up is Saturday, May 30. Email lvvfoodservices@gmail.com or call Rebecca 719-746-2329.
If you would like to volunteer, call 719- 746-2329. To donate, go to lavetavillage.org
For the Love of Spanish Peaks Country auction
HUERFANO — Now through Sunday, May 31: For the Love of Spanish Peaks Country Auction is brought to you by the La Veta-Cuchara Chamber of Commerce and the Spanish Peaks Business Alliance; Huerfano County’s leading non-profit, community led organizations designed to support and educate local businesses and non-profit entities.
We have partnered to create an online auction and storefront for small businesses in Huerfano County to sell gift cards, services and products online. Please support your favorite businesses by bidding on items and buying their gift cards, products and services through the online auction.
Book Nook book delivery
LA VETA — The Book Nook is happy to announce a book delivery service for the locals of La Veta. For five dollars you will receive three books of your choice in genre, author, etc. If you are friends with us on Facebook simply leave a message with your information and preferred method of payment. We now have a PayPal to make secure online payments or you can leave cash or a check made out to Friends of the Library on your front porch. We will send you a confirmation message and date of delivery with estimated time. The books will be wiped down and placed in a new paper bag for your protection. We are still waiting for approval from the County Health Department, so keep an eye out on our Facebook Page to see when this service will become available. We hope this service can bring some joy into your or your loved ones lives. Happy reading, friends!
La Veta Public Library curbside service
LA VETA — La Veta Public Library (LVPL) would like to offer curbside service for our patrons during social distancing requirements. Patrons will reserve Library materials online via our catalog, or by calling in. Library staff will retrieve the materials, bag them, label them with the patron’s name, and place the bag on a table setup between the Library’s Main Street porches, at the edge of the public sidewalk. Patrons will collect their materials from this table. There will be two times each day when reserved materials will be ready for pickup: 10 am and 1 pm. Any unclaimed materials will be brought back into the library building at 4 pm. The service will run Monday through Friday.
First La Veta Farmers Market
LA VETA — The first La Veta farmers market for the 2020 season will be Thursday, June 4, 3- 5 p.m. on the grassy area in front of Francisco Fort Museum on Main St. COVID regulations may be in effect so please check the La Veta farmers market FB page for details as the opening date gets closer!
Walsenburg Farm & Makers Market on Sunday
WALSENBURG — The first market of the sea- son will be Sunday, June 7, 12 to 3 p.m. at Heritage Park, 400 Main Street. Strict social distancing and masks will be required. Let’s work through this together and build our com- munity. Love and light to all. Find more information on Facebook
Virtual free legal clinic
HUERFANO COUNTY — Despite the COVID-19 closures of libraries across Colorado, the Virtual Pro Se Clinic (VPC) clinics will still be held as scheduled. The next clinic in Huerfano County will be Tuesday June 9, 4 to 5 p.m.. Please contact the Spanish Peals Library at (719) 738-2774 to be added to the signup sheet.
We’re able to do this and keep clinic patrons safe because our volunteer attorneys al- ready work remotely. As a work-around, instead of clinic patrons coming in-person to your local public library (which is closed), the volunteer attorney will call each clinic patron’s telephone directly, during the clinic hours, using the phone number provided. Although VPC clinic patrons will see a slight shift in how our free legal support is delivered, they should experience no significant disruption in service.
There couldn’t be a more important time to get this kind of free legal support to your community than right now. If you have questions about unpaid rent, employment issues, end-of-life documents, custody/parenting time issues or any other Colorado civil issue, please contact your Spanish Peaks Library at (719) 738-2774 to be added to the sign-up sheet. Space is limited.
Ann Gethen’s Solo Show at SPACe
LA VETA — Accomplished artist Ann Gethen is showing a collection of new oil paintings in her solo show at SPACe. This will be her final solo show, so be sure to take a look at her landscapes from North, South, East, & West in the USA. In addition, the 2020 Artists’ Choice show and The Changing Climate show are also on display, until Saturday, June 13. Art- work from all the shows will be offered for sale online and images can be seen on the SPACe website. To learn more, visit the website www.spanishpeaksarts.org. Members may contact SPACe for special showings, call 719- 742-3074 or email spanishpeaksarts@gmail.com.
Francisco Fort Museum news
LA VETA — Francisco Fort Museum, due to the corona virus, is closed until further notice. Additionally, Francisco Fort Days, scheduled for July 25 and 26 are canceled. However, during this closure the museum will see much ac- tivity. The east wing and part of the museum grounds will be renovated, along with various repairs. Exhibits will be rotated and new ones added. Be sure to visit our Facebook page, our Instagram page, and our website (francisco- fort.org) as we are taking the museum virtual and will soon be adding will soon be adding photos and videos of, and about, many of our artifacts, exhibits, historical figures, and events.”
SCCOG (AAA) senior Services and Care & Share
HUERFANO COUNTY — The Agency on Aging coordinates food distribution in Huerfano and Las Animas Counties and is provided through South Central Council of Governments. All Agency on Aging programs are for residents 60 years or older, assessments and reservations required. Please make reservations/cancellations one day in advance. Call 719-738-1182 or 719-738-2205 for assessments, reservations, and questions.
Take out lunch meals are provided in Walsenburg Monday through Friday at the Huerfano County Community Center. Also available are homebound meal deliveries Monday through Friday in Walsenburg and Tuesday and Friday in La Veta.
Summer adult art workshops at SPACe
LA VETA — SPACe will have adult workshops this summer with a maximum 6 students per workshop since we will enforce social distancing. Sign up soon to reserve your space.
June 20 – Coni Grant, Plein Air painting,
June 27 – Kim Mackey, Painting in the Studio,
June 23 – Kathy Hill, Intro to ScratchArt;
July 14, 21, 28 – Kathy Hill, Traditional Watercolor Painting. Contact Rena at 719-742-3074 for information.
Covid-19 2020 cancellations in La Veta
LA VETA — Art in the Park’s cancellation was announced last month and other La Veta festivals/activities are also being can- celled. Mitzi Kearns, sent this statement, “Due to the devastating effects of the Covid 19 virus and the uncertainly about the future as well as our desire to keep all of our citizens as safe as possible, the committees for the La Veta All Class Reunion (July31-Aug 2) and La Veta Oktoberfest (October 3) have regrettably decided to cancel both of the events for the 2020 year. We appreciate everyone’s support and will proceed with plans for ever bigger and better celebrations in 2021.”
LAS ANIMAS
Cash Mob for Tees Me Treat Me
TRINIDAD — Join us Friday, May 29, 6 p.m. for the Trinidad Historic Main Street’s Virtual Cash Mob featuring Tees Me Treat Me
* We will host on Facebook Live. Be sure to scroll down the fb page at 6 for the live video.
*Della will be showing a variety of unique items that are at the shop. If you like an item, be the 1st person to commit and make a comment, on the video, that you would like to purchase. (Some- times there are multiple available.) A member of the team will comment “confirmed” and then contact you though private message.
* Della will contact you the following day for payment and to ar- range pick-up.
* List of sample items will be updated soon
The Heritage School at Trinidad State Junior
Friday night Solidarity in Sight & Sound
TRINIDAD — Please join us every Friday night at 8 pm in “Solidarity In Sight and Sound”. At 8 pm from your residence, your driveway or front yard we would ask that for 1 minute you shine a light, wave a flag, honk a horn, sing a song or play an instrument so that the whole city can hear you; hear your neighbors, your friends, your family.
Even though we are all apart during this time, we as a community have never been closer together. Each one of us is fighting the same battle, feeling the same worries and fear, missing our loved ones.
The Trinidad Police Department would like our community to know that you are not alone…we are not alone! Of course, we would ask everyone to practice social distancing and no fireworks or firearms should be used to make a noise, this event is about all of us coming together for 1 minute to let us all know that we are ok and that we as a community will be ok.
Apishapa Heritage Center summer opening
AGUILAR — Apishapa Heritage Center located at 131 E. Main St. will open for the summer on Saturday, May 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a celebration of our diverse heritage of the Town of Aguilar. Our summer hours will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday through Saturdays. Appointments are encouraged. contact information at : apishipahistorical@gmail.com or 719-680-1393
Virtual Canvas & Conversation
TRINIDAD — There will be a virtual Canvas & Conversation held Monday, June 1, 6-8 p.m. hosted by Mt. Carmel Wellness & Community Center. The cost is $25 per person which includes paint and canvas. Pick-up paint and canvas from Mt. Carmel. Note: Brushes not provided. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrdOmtqj4jH9VbPvfLkDm4RvweJsBxwdE. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Call to register: 719-845-4894.
Western Engraving Class at TSJC
TRINIDAD — Western Engraving happens Monday to Friday, June 1 to 5, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Trinidad State, sign up soon! For more information go to trinidadstate.edu/heritage Tuition is $300. The class is limited to 10 students. To Register: Contact Donna Haddow 719-846-5724 or donna.haddow@trinidadstate.edu
Mt. Carmel Wellness free virtual classes continue including fun kid’s classes
TRINIDAD — Mt. Carmel Wellness & Community Center brings you FREE virtual programs and classes to help you remain active and connected during this challenging time. These classes are available to anyone through the Zoom app. You can participate using your computer or smartphone.
See our weekly wellness schedule, followed by instructions to log-in on your computer or call-in from your phone. Get the schedule by signing up for the weekly email at: “Mt. Carmel of Colorado” ahamilton@mtcarmelcenter.org
Contact Laura at (719) 845-4894 with questions.
Care and Share food distribution
TRINIDAD — The next Care and Share food distribution will be held Wednesday, June 3, 10 a.m., at the Las Animas County Fairgrounds
Food pantry in Segundo
SEGUNDO — For those in need during this crisis situation, we invite you to come visit our food pantry on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. – 12 noon at The Lord’s Chapel Segundo.
SCCOG (AAA) senior services and Care & Share
LAS ANIMAS COUNTY — The Agency on Aging coordinates food distribution in Huerfano and Las Animas Counties and is provided through South Central Council of Governments. All area Agency on Aging programs are for residents 60 years or older, assessments and reservations required. Please make reservations/cancellations one day in advance at 719-846-3336. Call 719-845-1133 ext 208 or ext. 225 for assessments and questions.
Take out lunch meals are provided in Trinidad Monday through Friday at the Sayre Senior Center. Also available are homebound meal deliveries Monday through Friday in Trinidad and Tuesday and Thursday in Aguilar.
There will be a regular Care & Share distribution at 125 E. Main Street. This distribution is for Aguilar/Ludlow area residents only (proof of residency required). Every Thursday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. there will be an emergency food distribution for those in dire need.
For all distributions, please do not show up too early, bring a pen, and stay in your vehicle. Please wear a mask.
TSD Free Summer Lunch Program
TRINIDAD — The free Summer Lunch Program provides nutritious lunches for kids and teens all summer long! The free lunch es will begin Monday, June 15, and run through Friday, August 7 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Eckhart Elementary School, 1021 Pierce Street. Due to the Covid 19, lunches will be curbside pickup. In bad weather you may pick up lunches in the cafeteria by the double doors where the benches are located. Kids and teens 18 & under eat free; adult Meals $3.75. For more information about summer lunch call 845-2051or 846-3324
Ugly Pet Portrait fundraiser
TRINIDAD — Get a one-of-a-kind portrait of your pet! We have some amazingly talented people who volunteer at Noah’s Ark Animal Welfare Association. They help make our day-to- day operations possible. We love our volunteers – they are awe- some! Some of our volunteers are pretty good artists… and there are many more who… let’s face it, should probably keep their day jobs when it comes to creating artwork. Nonetheless, this eclectic team is dedicated and they have decided to join together for a fun, unique new fundraiser for Noah’s Ark — introducing the Ugly Pet Portrait Fundraiser.
For just $20, you’ll get an original, one-of-a-kind portrait of your pet, drawn by a “possibly-talented” NAAWA volunteer! Your pet is NOT ugly… but keep in mind that the artwork you get back, well… it may not be Mona Lisa quality, but we can assure you that it was made with lots of love! And there is nothing ugly about love!
So set your bar nice and low, and support NAAWA with a gift of $20 today! Just remember to upload a fairly good picture of your pet at the time of order. Please also remember to provide your email address and mailing address so we can send your pet’s portrait to you.
Get your order now because this FUNdraiser ends June 20, 2020! Email: noahsarktrinidad@pb02.ascendbywix.com to request your application.
Bianco Grant Foundation seeks applicants
courtesy Dave Santistevan Jr.
LAS ANIMAS — To the 2020 high school graduates of Las Animas County. The Bianco Grant Foundation is accepting applications for college bound students. This grant provides $500 per semester for up to four years. To apply, please pro- vide the following:
1. Cover sheet (include basic contact info, name, address, and telephone number, as well as your parents’ contact info.)
2. Letter of interest-one page only (include extra-curricular activities in school, and your future endeavors, college and work.)
3. Two letters of recommendation (from school, work, or volunteer work)
4. Copy of high school transcripts
You may send these items by mail to: 1123 Willow, Trinidad CO 81082, or email them (in one folder) to: biancofoundation2020@gmail.com
COLFAX
Colfax County Rapid Response meeting
RATON — The next meeting of the Colfax County Rapid Response volunteer firefighting community based organization will be tonight, Thursday, May 28, 7 p.m. at the Colfax County Courthouse, 230 North 3rd Street. Currently we engage in Wild land and Structural fires. When called upon we serve a civic duty, which is to protect the communities and citizens in Colfax County. Colfax County Rapid Response meets on the second and forth Thursdays.
Walk to Remember lost loved ones
RATON — The Josie Barela Memorial Walk to Remember Lost Loved Ones will be held Friday, May 29, 6 a.m.. The walk starts at Fairmont Cemetary from 6-6:30 a.m. then proceeds to Mt. Calvary with prayer in between and safe social distancing.
Raton Ministerial Alliance food distribution
RATON — The next food distribution will be held Friday, May 29, 10 a.m. until supplies are gone at the City Market building, 907 S. 2nd Street. Everyone is welcome.
Moonlight Hike at Capulin Volcano
CAPULIN — Take a ranger guided hike at Capulin Volcano under the full moon Saturday, May 30, 8 p.m.. Subjects include night time biology, lunar geography, astronomy, and the park after dark. Come and experience Capulin Volcano in a new light! Reservations required. Call 575-278-2201 for information and reservations.
Colfax County Republican Party caucuses
UTE PARK — The Republican Party of Colfax County announces the Ward Caucuses, County Central Committee, and the County Quadrennial Convention will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2 p.m. at the Pine Ridge Hotel, 29656 Highway 64 in Ute Park, NM. The meeting will be held outside and social distancing will be respected. The primary purpose of this convention is to elect County delegates to attend the Quadrennial Republican State Convention. Republican Candidates are also invited to speak.
New Mexico primary election info
NEW MEXICO — The New Mexico Primary Election will be June 2, 2020. The voter registration deadline for this election was Tuesday, May 5. The deadline to request an absentee bal- lot online is Thursday, May 28 by midnight. The deadline to return a completed absentee ballot is Tuesday, June 2.
Early voting begins Saturday, May 16 and continues until Saturday, May 30. In-person absentee voting will be held from Tuesday, May 5 through Friday, May 29.
Full Moon Hike at Capulin Volcano
CAPULIN — Take a ranger-guided hike at Capulin Volcano under the full moon, Saturday, June 6, 8 p.m.! Subjects include night time biology, lunar geography, astronomy, and the park after dark. Come and experience Capulin Volcano in a new light! Reservations required. Call 575-278-2201 for information and reservations.