HUERFANO
Two Peaks One Book- get on the waiting list now
LA VETA— La Veta Public Library has reordered copies of this year’s novel, Go As A River, by Shelley Read. Its theme is resilience and is set in rural Colorado in 1948. Come in and get on the waiting list so you won’t miss out. Book discussions and programs will be coming in March.
Winter Show at SPACe Gallery
LA VETA— Now through March 30, see the SPACe Gallery’s Winter Show, a beautiful variety of styles and media. To learn more visit www.spanishpeaksarts.org or call (719) 742-3074. Gallery hours: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Spanish Peaks Healthcare
Foundation Scholarship
LA VETA— The Spanish Peaks Healthcare Foundation is soliciting applicants for scholarships that may be available to you if you are interested in pursuing higher education in any of the biomedical or healthcare related fields. Are you an individual earning a high school diploma or equivalent or are you an individual wanting to further your education in vocational studies, certification programs, an associates degree, or a 4-year college degree? You can apply for a scholarship! Pick up an application at: La Veta Public Library, Spanish Peaks Public Library District, Your High School Counselor, Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center Administration Office. Or you may email Patricia Davis at mrsdr50@gmail.com or call (719) 859-0323. The deadline is April 19th, 2024 at 4 p.m.
La Veta Library hours changing
LA VETA— The La Veta Public Library February hours are Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Blind Date with a Book at SPL
WALSENBURG— Spanish Peaks Library presents the return of Blind Date with a Book for the month of February! We’ve chosen and wrapped books we think you’ll like and added a brief description. Choose one that looks good, read it and let us know how the date went! All “reviews” will be placed in a jar and we’ll draw at the end of the month for a prize winner. We promise this date won’t ghost you afterwards!
Get Gub’s program
WALSENBURG— Hey kids! Reading is fun and tasty too! You can pick up a punch card from either the Spanish Peaks Library in Walsenburg or from GubGub’s Pizza and Ice Cream. When you’ve read 16 books, bring your card in and get a free personal pan pizza. Contact SPLD or GubGub’s for more information.
Book Dragons Book Club
WALSENBURG— Every Friday at 5 p.m. join the Spanish Peaks Library in Walsenburg for their Book Dragons Book Club. If you would like to join, please stop by the Library or call us at 719-738-2774 to reserve a book for you.
SPLD presents Teen Pizza
WALSENBURG— Every Wednesday, from 4 – 6 p.m. join the Spanish Peaks Library in Walsenburg for PIZZA, provided by GubGub’s Pizza and Ice Cream. Teens are welcome to come hang with us after school every Wednesday, no catch, no demands just stop by and check out our library. We have Wii, computers, tablets, games, pizza and fun!
Meet and greet Mitchell Wardell
WALSENBURG— County commission candidate Mitchell Wardell will be at the Walsenburg Mercantile on Friday, Feb. 16 at 5 p.m. to discuss Huerfano County’s future with you. Come support our local business community and talk to Mitchell about what you want to see for Huerfano County.
Eleanor of Aquitaine at FCPA
LA VETA— NEW DATE! The Francisco Center for the Performing Arts, 127 W. Francisco St. is proud to have Sam Law present “The Story of Eleanor of Aquitaine: Europe’s most renowned Queen for 500 years…AND Mother of Democracy”. This show will now take place on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 2 p.m. This is a fundraiser show for FCPA, please support performing arts! Tickets on sale now at www.fcpalaveta.org and at the door.
Meet and greet Dale Lyons
LA VETA— Come meet and greet Dale Lyons, candidate for county commissioner, on Saturday, Feb. 17 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Skinney’s in La Veta, 124 N. Main. She is asking for support at the Democratic Caucus to appear on the June primary ballot. Save the date! The Democratic Caucus will be Saturday, March 9, with 9 a.m. registration, and assembly beginning at 1 p.m. at the Huerfano County Community Center, 928 Russell Ave., in Walsenburg.
Open Hearts Fundraiser
LA VETA— On Saturday, Feb. 17, 4 p.m. the Together We Dance Campaign (a collaboration with La Veta Library and La Veta Schools) will be teaming up with the La Veta Creative District and Colorado Creative Industries to host a FUNdraiser for the future La Veta Dance Studio! The Open Hearts Fundraiser will take place at Skinny’s Dance Hall, 124 N. Main St. Activities include a craft table, Youth led dancing, hula hoops, freeze dance, hokey pokey, chicken dance, limbo contest, conga line, fun activities, baked goods and more! 5:30-7:30 (or until the last person is standing) will be adults and couples dancing, another round of limbo contest and conga line, line dancing, best moves contest and even more fun! Bring your wallets, we will be collecting donations and Skinny’s will be selling refreshments! Want to help? Please email ashley@lvpl.org.
Triple Nickel at The Stokehouse
WALSENBURG— Come join us for some shenanigans with Triple Nickel at the Stokehouse in Walsenburg on Saturday, Feb. 17, 6 – 10 p.m.
Eagles’ Auxiliary breakfast
WALSENBURG— The Fraternal Order of Eagles’ #1187 Women’s Auxiliary is offering their monthly breakfast on Sunday, 02/18 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Eagle’s Hall, 614 Main St, Walsenburg. The menu is scrambled eggs, hash browns, ham, green chili, coffee and juice for $8 per person. Come join in the feast.
“Spamalot” musical auditions
LA VETA— This Summer’s Musical is Monty Python’s “Spamalot”! Come audition on Sunday, Feb. 18, 4 p.m. at Francisco Center for the Performing Arts Theater, 127 W. Francisco St, La Veta! You will be asked to sing, dance and be a bit silly as a group! Performance dates are July 19-21 and July 26-28. Please email any questions to theater@fcpalaveta.org.
SCEDD Broadband initiative
WALSENBURG— Southern Colorado EconomicDevelopment Distric, along with Ditesco, are hosting a series of regional outreach sessions on the progress being made on getting access to broadband throughout Our World. The event starteds at 1:30 p.m., Feb. 20, and is hosted by My One Hour Office, 523 Main Street, Walsenburg. If you are unable to attend and would like a recording of the session, contat richard@scedd.com.
La Veta Writes monthly meeting
LA VETA— Please join us whether you are a long time writer or if you simply write for your own enjoyment. We support each other, and if desired, you can read your work aloud, up to a couple of pages and always optional. Our next gathering is Tuesday, Feb. 20, 3 – 5 p.m. at The Parkside Art Gallery, 127 W Ryus in La Veta. We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. This is a free gathering! Please bring a toasty warm or cold beverage as the gallery and its cafe will be closed. Donations to The Parkside are welcome, but not required. For more info on the writing group, or to be a part of the email list, please contact Laura at TrustingOurInnerLight@gmail.com. La Veta Writes is sponsored by the La Veta Creative District & Colorado Creative Industries. Visit LaVetaCreativeDistrict.org to learn more.
Trivia Night at the golf course
WALSENBURG— On Wednesday, Feb. 21, 6 p.m. join the Spanish Peaks Librarians at Second Street Bar and Grill at the Walsenburg Golf Course. Come out this snowy February for some fun, laughs, great food and drinks with your friends as you test your collective knowledge against your favorite librarian. Winning team gets $20 off their table’s tab! Don’t miss this!
Get the help you need to jump start a business
WALSENBURG— The American Legion, Brian T. Chiquette Post 16 ands C3 Training are hosting presenters dedicated to assisting small and veteran owned businesses with government contracts. Join us from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Feb. 22 at C3’s office, 521 Main Street, in Walsenburg.
Presenters include APEX, the Venterans Business Outreach Center the Wheelhouse Incubator and the Huerfano Chamber of Commerc e and Economic Development Council. Join us and connect to free business training, consulting, assistance entering the arena of federal, state and local goverment contracts.
For more info, contact Michael at 719-504-7296.
Gardening with an Altitude at La Veta Public Library
LA VETA— From the birds and the bees to successes and challenges, Diane and Sam Sortore will bring you along as they reminisce about their 10 year gardening journey in La Veta. They will show classic techniques and bold new experiments in managing gardens and growing food on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2 p.m.
Music Bingo, 2000 – 2010, hosted by La Veta Public Library
LA VETA— Join the La Veta Library at Mountain Merman Brewing Company (220 S. Main St.) on Thursday, Feb. 22 to 6 p.m. for a night of “NOW That’s What I Call Music Bingo: Songs from 2000-2010). We will play samples on shuffle from a custom “2000-2010 Songs” Playlist that match spaces on bingo cards provided. No charge to participate. All play is individual. Want to host a library event at your business? contact us at info@lvpl.org.
Afternoon of poetry at Tom’s
LA VETA— Join us on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. for an afternoon of poetry in honor of favorite poems/poets at Tom Doerk’s home, 120 W. Grand, La Veta. Bring poems to read (your own or other favorites!) For more information please call Tom (719) 742-3776 or Robin (719) 742-3398.
Full moon snowshoeing
CUCHARA- We will meet at the event center of the Cuchara Mountain Mercantile Saturday, Feb. 24, 5:30 p.m. and start with a pot luck. Please bring something to share if you can. Snowshoeing in the park starts at 7 p.m., Bring warm clothes, snow shoes, and a head lamp if possible.
“The Adventures of Cyclone
Malone” melodrama auditions
LA VETA— Yo-ho-ho… Ahoy mateys! Strap on ya sea legs and come audition for this year’s Melodrama at Francisco Center for the Performing Arts “The Adventures of Cyclone Malone: The Wattalottawatta River Pirates”. Auditions will be held Sunday, Feb. 25, 4 p.m. at the theater,127 W. Francisco St. Show dates are August 22-25. Questions? Email theater@fcpalaveta.org
Sip & Strategize Teatime Talks
WALSENBURG— Come to the Wheelhouse to sip tea and strategize about your business. Share ideas with their experienced team, and come away inspired. Feb. 28 from 3 to 5 p.m. at 609 Main Street.
Huerfano Democrats Caucus and Assembly
WALSENBURG— Attention all Huerfano County Democrats. The Caucus and Assembly to put
local and state candidates on the June primary ballot will be held on Saturday, March 9 at the Huerfano County Community Center. It is imperative to have as many Democrats attend to assist various candidates
to get on the ballot. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with the Caucus starting at 10 a.m. Registration for delegates at the Assembly is 1 p.m. with the Assembly beginning at 2 p.m. Attendees will determine how many of the four Huerfano Democratic candidates for County Commissioner will get on the June primary ballot.
There will also be votes for District Attorney, and state and CD3 congressional candidates. This is grassroots politics at its best.
If you are not registered to vote go to www.govotecolorado.gov or do so at the Huerfano County Clerk’s Office. If your address or marital status has changed, it also needs to be updated twenty-two days prior to March 9.
Huerfano County Republicans
WALSENBURG— The Huerfano County Republican Assembly is scheduled for Saturday, March 16 at 10 a.m.
LAS ANIMAS
Trinidad Library:
February Art Wall exhibit
TRINIDAD— For the month of February, local artist Cheryl Leef has returned to show six paintings. Cheryl grew up on a ranch in Wyoming and has spent most of her adult life in Southern Colorado. Her inspiration to paint is from the beauty of the local natural world. She works in oil paint and also in mixed media, where she uses natural objects to embellish her artwork. I hope you can stop by sometime this month to see her work at the Trinidad Carnegie Public Library.
Long term care community forum
TRINIDAD— Join us on Friday Feb. 16 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. as we discuss long term care options and the transition to new case management services at Trinidad Community Center, 1309 Beshoar. Hosted by Las Animas County Department of Human Services and Long Term Care Services.
Dog and cat vaccine clinic
TRINIDAD— On Saturday, Feb. 17, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. bring you furry friends on over to the Trinidad Water Department Building, 222 Grey Creek Road, Trinidad for their walk-in vaccine clinic. Shots are only $5 each and nail trimming will also be available for dogs under 50 lbs. This event is hosted by PALS located at 500 West Main St, Trinidad. No appointments needed, don’t miss this amazing event that will help keep our pet population healthy.
Book Club at Trinidad History Museum
TRINIDAD— Join us on Saturday, Feb. 17, at 10 a.m us to discuss a book related to Colorado history! This month’s book is Colorado Madams by Michael Rutter. Contact Millie at emily.duren@state.co.us or 719-846-7217 to join or for more info.
Slow ride – Robot ride
TRINIDAD— Indulge in casual bike rides of the fun pub-crawl street ride variety in Trinidad, starting at Moose’s at noon on Sat. Feb. 17. Wear your best robot costume.
Red Heart Gala
TRINIDAD— The Red Heart Gala will be on Saturday, Feb. 17, 6 – 8 p.m. at the Mt. Carmel Wellness & Community Center. Dinner will be served and music provided by Jeff and Sam Montoya. Dinner includes choice of Chicken or Roast Beef. This fundraiser will benefit the Wellness programs at Mt. Carmel Wellness & Community Center. Please contact Noreen Perri for additional details and reservations at 719-845-4875 or email nperri@mtcarmelcenter.org
Valentine’s Day shoot
TRINIDAD— Check out the Valentine’s Day Shoot at Trinidad Lake Archery Range inside Trinidad State Park on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2 p.m. Park passes are required to access the archery range.
Care and Share Food Distribution
TRINIDAD— Care and Share Food Distribution at the LAs Animas County Fairgrounds, Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. for seniors, and from 11:30 to 1 for all eligible Las Animas County residents.
TLAC member luncheon
TRINIDAD— Come to the regular chamber luncheon Wednesday, Feb. 21 from noon to 1 p.m. to share updates on your business. Location TBA. Register at https://tlacchamber.org/luncheon
BINGO at Mt. Carmel
TRINIDAD— Come play BINGO at Mt. Carmel Wellness and Community Center, 911 Robinson Avenue on Wednesday Feb. 21. Doors open at 5 p.m., game starts at 6 p.m. Call 719-845-4894 for more info.
Mountain Lion management
plan public meeting
TRINIDAD— Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) will be holding a public meetings in Trinidad on Friday, Feb. 23, from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Trinidad State College, Sullivan Center, 600 Prospect St., Trinidad, CO 81082 to provide the public with important information about mountain lion management on the East Slope and hear their feedback before preparing a draft East Slope Mountain Lion Management Plan.
At these public meetings, CPW will present information on mountain lions in Colorado, share details on the upcoming East Slope Mountain Lion Management Plan and listen to what members of the public think about mountain lions around their communities.
There are also two virtual meeting opportunities:
Thursday, Feb. 29, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
https://cpw-state-co.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PMmb1cVyS02Yzzd0RJzmew#/registration
Wednesday, March 6, 6 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
https://cpw-state-co.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jv4_u7sXSiSKj4nr1XFxPg#/registration
Learn more at EngageCPW.org.
Polar Bear Plunge at Trinidad Lake State Park
TRINIDAD— The Polar Bear Plunge will take place on Saturday, Feb. 24. Check in and registrtion is at 10 a.m., plunge starts at 10:45 .m. For more info and to register go to https://www.classy.org/…/2024-westerra-credit…/e543347
All funds raised support the Specil Olympics Colorado.
Call for artists for The Green Show
TRINIDAD— The Corazon Gallery will be accepting art for The Green Show on the weekend of Feb. 25, 26, 27 at 149 East Main Street in Trinidad, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. There is an entry fee of $15 each or 3 for $30. All mediums will be accepted with a size limit of 30” x 30 “ Cash prizes will be awarded. There will be a reception for the Green Show on Friday, March 1, 5 – 8 p.m. during the First Friday Art Walk, at The Corazon Gallery. The green theme is very inclusive! Anything with the color green or evoking green will be acceptable.
COLFAX
Play pickleball in Angel Fire
ANGEL FIRE— Play pickleball at the Angel Fire Community Center, 15 Cs Road. One dollar per person. Sessions every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 to noon.
Ice fishing now open
EAGLE NEST— Experience the unique sport of ice fishing now at Eagle Nest Lake and Fenton Lake State Parks. Walk-in ice fishing is currently allowed on the lakes, and motorized vehicles are not allowed on the ice.
For information and updates about ice conditions, contact Eagle Nest Lake State Park at (575) 377-1594 or Fenton Lake State Park at (575) 829-3630. Additional information about fishing is available on the Department of Game and Fish website wildlife.state.nm.us. The Eagle Nest Lake State Park campground is closed for the season. Fenton Lake State Park has a small selection of reservation-only camping available.
Dungeons & Drangons Sundays with ZIA Youth
RATON— Every Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at ZIA Youth, join Niko, Alex, and their merry band of Ratonians who transform into Knights, Dwarves, and Swamp Witches for a Dungeons & Dragons campaign. Your Nerd Tribe is waiting for you to discover yourself among them! ZIA Youth is located at 207 Park Ave, Raton and is a safe place for 9-17 year olds to hang out after school.
Art classes at AJML
RATON— After school art classes have started at Arthur Johnson Memorial Library in Raton. Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday, 4 – 5 p.m. To reserve a spot, contact the Arthur Johnson Memorial Library, or just show up to the first class. It’s on a first come first served basis, if you did not reserve a spot.
The adult art class will be held on Saturdays, starting at 3 p.m. If you are interested please call 575-445-9711, or email the library at Library@cityofRaton.com to reserve a spot.
The Leopold Writing Contest
COLFAX— For any students interested in writing, The Leopold Writing Program invites all students in grades 6th-12th to submit original essays for their 2024 writing contest. Submissions are accepted through Thurs. Feb. 15, 6 p.m. For complete instructions please visit leopoldwritingprogram.org and follow the writing contest links!
Valentine’s Sweetheart Dance
SPRINGER— Treat your parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles or any guardians to a wonderful night of dancing on Saturday, Feb. 16, 6 – 9 p.m. at Springer Miranda Gymnasium. The cost is $10 per child, adult guardians are free. The evening includes music, concessions, photo booth and ballons. The Springer P.A.C Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Dance is sure to be a great time for everyone.
Leadership Workshop
RATON— Success starts up top. Join the Center of Community Innovation in Raton on Wed. Feb. 24, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. for their leadership workshop. Please contact Bianca Patterson at 575-791-5156 to register for the workshop.
