HUERFANO
Honoring program
HUERFANO— Huajatolla Heritage Foundation with support from Huerfano County Commissioners is kicking off a year long program to honor the amazing elders and youth we have in our communities. Our goal is to honor one in each age group per month. This honoring is somewhat different as we want to acknowledge those that have contributed so much, often in very quiet or unrecognized ways. They may “simply” be the best grandmother or handy neighbor or church worker or animal advocate or rancher or kind person — the list can go on and on. Please help us compile a list of potential honorees from all areas of Huerfano County. Everyone that is nominated will be acknowledged and one person a month will be highlighted by the Wisdom Archives steering committee. Nomination forms will be available at the Spanish Peaks Library in Walsenburg, La Veta Library, and the Gardner Bookmobile. Call/text Sandy Dolak 719-251-1271 or email at sdolak@hhfoundation.org
Veterans Helping Veterans
HUERFANO – The American Legion Post 16 has in place a program, Veterans Helping Veterans, with funds that are available to help Huerfano County Veterans with emergency expenses. Permitted uses of the funds include rent/housing, utility, food/gas, mental health therapy, car care/repair and other emergency expenses as deemed appropriate. There are limits to the amount and number of times assistance can be given. Proof of veteran status is required to receive assistance with these funds. If you are a veteran in need of emergency assistance, contact David Rogers 719-738-9965; Gary Baldwin 719-738-2801, Keith Hauber 816-277-4833, or Faye Stroh 719-989-8151.
SPLD input wanted
WALSENBURG— Spanish Peaks Library District wants your input! Please fill out a short survey about what we are doing right, what we are doing wrong, and what do YOU want from YOUR library! You can find the survey at https://tiny.one/spldsp
Tax Preparation for Seniors
LA VETA— Thursday, Jan. 19, 2 p.m. If you’re over 65, do you have questions about preparing your taxes? Wonder what resources are available to help you? Theresa Dixon, Public Accountant and IRS-certified tax preparer with many years of experience, runs Accounting Services Company, based in Walsenburg. She will take you through the basics of preparing your taxes, what you need to know, and where you can find help in this presentation and Q&A session. Join us at La Veta Library, 310 S. Main, La Veta.
Weekend movie at the Fox: Broker
WALSENBURG – The historic Fox Theatre’s weekend movie is Broker, R, 2h 9m. A 2022 South Korean drama film written and directed by Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda, and starring Song Kang-ho, Gang Dong-won, Bae Doona, Lee Ji-eun, and Lee Joo-young. Showtimes are Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m. Adults $7, Students $6, Children (5-12) & Seniors $5.
Gardening 101
WALSENBURG— Returning to the Spanish Peaks Library, Sunday, Jan. 22 at 1 p.m. SPL will begin the 2023 gardening series with a class devoted to soil. What makes good soil, what amendments correct which problems, where to get amendments, what is soil ph and what does it mean, and we’ll also discuss Hugelkulture, a German method of gardening that’s all the rage! Don’t miss the fun!
Caregiver Connection
WALSENBURG— You’re not alone. Find comfort in knowing others care with Sangre de Cristo Community Care. You are invited to our Caregiver Connection Group, this is a SAFE and open environment to meet with other care givers. Join us at Sangre de Cristo Community Care Walsenburg 615 Walsen Ave on Monday, Jan. 23, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Water Conservancy District Meeting
WALSENBURG— 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 on Monday, Jan. 23, 6 p.m. The draft agenda for the meeting can be found on the district’s website: www.hcwcd.net .
Call for Singers
LA VETA— Join us this Spring to Sing! The Sangre de Cristo Vocal Arts Ensemble invites you to our first Easter Concert rehearsal on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 6:15 p.m. at the La Veta United Methodist Church, 416 S. Main Street in La Veta. Everyone is welcome, whether you read music or not, sopranos, altos, tenors, basses, come on down! Whether you are currently singing with us, or you’ve sung with us previously, or you’ve been wanting to sing with us but just haven’t been sure how to take that first step. Here’s your opportunity to come and get your feet wet. We say, come on in, the water’s fine! We endeavor to spread goodness, truth and beauty by making a joyful noise! Come join us! Please call 719-742-5333 if you have any questions.
The Pharmacy at Spanish Peaks Grand Opening
WALSENBURG— Join us on Wednesday, Jan 25 at 8:15 a.m. for The Pharmacy at Spanish Peaks Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening. The Pharmacy is located in the main lobby of the Spanish Peaks Hospital, 23500 U.S. Hwy 160.
Celebrate Recovery
WALSENBURG— Celebrate Recovery is a biblical and balanced program that helps overcome hurts, habits and hang-ups of all sorts and shapes. People familiar with Alcoholics Anonymous and other recovery groups will recognize the format. Celebrate Recovery acknowledges God’s healing power in our lives through the 12 Steps and 8 Recovery Principles that facilitate true life transformation. If you wish to attend, you don’t need to be a Christian or a member of Praise. There’s no pre-registration or sign-ups & no need to bring anything except a willingness to grow & change. Join us on the journey to freedom Wednesday nights at 6 p.m. with a meal from 5:30 – 6 p.m. Praise Church Walsenburg 311 W 4th St 719-738-1822.
El Arte De Nuestros Abuelos Art Class
WALSENBURG— Happy Valentines Day! Come and decorate a box of sweeties for your sweetie. Thursday Jan. 26, 1 – 3 p.m. at the Spanish Peaks Library in Walsenburg. Always free, refreshments served, materials and chocolates provided.For more information and to save your space, text or call Sandy Johnston, 719 989-8438. Sponsored by Huajatolla Heritage Foundation, and Arts in Society.
Lathrop State Park Volunteer Welcome Session
WALSENBURG— “There is a wonderful world out there waiting to be explored,” says Colorado Parks & Wildlife Volunteer Bill Babcock. Are you interested in exploring volunteer opportunities at Lathrop State Park? You are invited to a Volunteer Welcome Session in Lathrop’s State Park meeting room on Thursday, Jan. 26, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Come get to know the CPW volunteer team and learn about CPW’s mission, volunteer expectations, and upcoming projects and opportunities. We cannot wait to meet you and support you as you help care for Colorado’s State Parks and wild places. If you are interested, please register at http://CPWconnect.state.co.us. For more information, please contact jeanette.lara@state.co.us. The park is located at 70 County Road 502, Walsenburg, just off Highway 160.
Trivia Night with LVPL
LA VETA— Friday, Jan. 27, 7 p.m. Join La Veta Public Library at Mountain Merman Brewery for our next Trivia Night. Five rounds, five questions each round, up to seven people on each team. No electronic devices allowed-this will result in immediate team disqualification. There is no charge to participate in trivia. First place team wins $25 off their tab, second place wins $15 off their tab, third place wins $10 off their tab.
Walsenburg Gym Fundraiser
LA VETA– Mountain Merman Brewing Company, 220 S Main St in La Veta has a new signature brew, the Two Peaks S.M.A.S.H. (Single Malt And Single Hops), a light and low calorie beer, and is featuring it as a fundraiser for Two Peaks Fitness on Saturday, Jan. 28, 4 – 8 p.m. All proceeds from beer sales donated to Two Peaks Fitness to help with expenses for opening a Walsenburg fitness center. Come check out a new brew and support your local 501c3 gym.
Smythe and Taylor at the Merc
LA VETA— Smythe & Taylor formed in 1999. 20 years, 11 recordings, and 10 European tours later, ‘S&T’ have become well known for their symbiotic harmonies, comedic timing, excellent sound quality, and their unique “3D” style of guitar playing. After Gary won the Woody Guthrie Songwriting Award, S&T were nominated in 5 categories of the Texas Music Awards. They won the “Popular Cover” and “Vocal Group of the Year” awards. Since 2009, S&T have hosted the High Peaks Music Festival in Westcliffe, Colorado, and have enjoyed a standing invitation to bookend the Sweet Home Fest in Guildford, England since 2017. Playing on Saturday, Jan. 28, 7 p.m. at La Veta Mercantile. $15 advance tickets, $18 day of show . www.simpletix.com/e/smythe-and-taylor-tickets-119618
LAS ANIMAS
Trinidad Carnegie Public Library Giving Tree
TRINIDAD— As the weather turns colder, we want to gather items for our annual Giving Tree event. We will start accepting donations of NEW hats, mittens, socks, scarves, and gloves. We will be accepting donations through Jan. 23. Drop of at Trinidad Carnegie Public Library. Please contact us at 719-846-6841 if you have any questions.
Schneider Brewery restoration/ demo project to begin Monday
TRINIDAD— As announced last September, Downtown Trinidad Development Group plans to preserve the landmark Schneider Brewery building through a selective demolition and restoration project, which will begin Monday, Jan. 23. Trinidad Construction Group is the general contractor for the project. Major sections of the complex deemed structurally unsound by Sun Mountain Design Group will be removed during this process, which is estimated to last 90 days. Short-term traffic disruptions are expected. Plans for the Schneider Brewery buildings’ renewal may include a mixture of retail, residential and office spaces.
The brewery is located at 236 North Convent Street.
Cup of Joe Peer to Peer Program
TRINIDAD— Join us every 2nd and 4th Thursday’s from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. (except holidays) at Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, 127 N. Commercial Street Suite 205, Trinidad. A place for Veteran to have a fresh cup of coffee and build a Peer-to-Peer relationship with each other. For more information please call 719-845-4872.
Free Diabetes Screenings
TRINIDAD— Mt Carmel Wellness and Community Center will be offering free diabetes screenings and HbA1c Readings Friday, Jan 20 from 9 – 11 a.m. Call us to schedule an appointment at 719-845-4838. Located at 127 N Commercial St. Trinidad.
Art talk at Trinidad Library
TRINIDAD— The Trinidad Public Library is pleased to announce a new exhibit on the Art Wall, in the main room of the library. Local artist Roberta Lutgens is showing some great multi-media pieces running through the month of January. We’ve also scheduled a reception and artist’s talk on Friday, Jan. 20, from 5:15 – 6:30 p.m. Come and see this great exhibit anytime the library is open. After your visit, please sign the guest book at the front desk. And don’t miss your chance to meet and talk with Roberta at the reception. I hope to see you there.
H.T.A. Century Club Dinner, Gala
TRINIDAD— Join Holy Trinity Students and Staff at our biggest event of the year on Saturday, Jan. 21, 5 p.m. Holy Trinity Academy’s Century Club Dinner is an event that highlights the achievements of current students and honors alumni of HTA, Trinidad Catholic High School, and Holy Trinity High School. This year, our event will be held at the Mitchell Museum and we will showcase the artistic endeavors and abilities of our students. In addition to a few performances, our students’ artwork will be on display and some of it will be part of the silent auction. To purchase tickets, RSVP for the event by filling out the following form: https://forms.gle/Mf2F1TS7hs5gDfsW8. If you have any questions about the event, please send us a message or call us at 719-846-4522.
Cabaret & Kickoff ‘23
TRINIDAD— A free evening of song, appetizers and libations to celebrate our community theater, unveil the Main Street LIVE Season 2023 and introduce our new Executive Director Alison England. Dress in your
cabaret best! Saturday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. join us at Main Street Live, 131 W Main St, Trinidad, doors open at 6:30 p.m. For further information call 719-846-4765.
Adult winter reading
TRINIDAD— Coming soon at the Trinidad Public Library: A Winter Reading program for adults 18 years and older. Get ready for the Trinidad Public Library Adult Winter Reading Program happening from January 23rd through March 17th, 2023! Polish your eyeballs and tidy up your brain, because we are going to do a lot of reading! Earn points and win prizes by logging your reading time, completing featured books, reading books in specific categories, and by attending some very interesting events.
Community volunteer training
TRINIDAD— Sangre De Cristo Community Care volunteer training will be on Thursday, Jan. 26 and Friday, Jan. 27, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Volunteers are the heart and inspiration of our mission. As a Sangre volunteer, you help support many people and their families in our communities live to the fullest with comfort and healing. Interested in becoming a volunteer? Please join us for a training session at 1502 East Main Street, Suite #1. For more information, visit us at www.sangre.org/services/volunteer/
Or call 719-846-3060
Entries for “Windows” Art show being accepted
TRINIDAD— The Corazón Gallery in Trinidad, Colorado will be presenting an art show entitled “Windows”. Entries will be accepted on Sunday, Jan. 29 and Monday, Jan. 30 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Tuesday, Jan. 31, 12 – 3 p.m. at the Corazón Gallery, 149 E Main St, Trinidad. A reception for the “Windows” show will be held on Friday, February 3 from 5 – 7 p.m. Prospectus is available at the Corazón Gallery. Please feel free to call with any questions at 719-846-0207
COLFAX
Free tutoring for PreK-8 Students in Title I Schools
COLFAX— PED announces its new tutoring service in partnership with Paper that focuses on mathematics, language arts and science. The program offers students in grades preK-8 from New Mexico Title I Schools access to free academic support from tutors on a secure platform. Participating students will receive 20 hours of tutoring at no cost to families. Parents can sign students up at OutofSchool.Tutoring@ped.nm.gov
Shades of Southwest- Youth Art Show
RATON— Northeastern New Mexico-Southern Colorado Regional Youth Art Show will be held in Raton Monday, Jan. 9 – Saturday Jan. 28. at the historic Old Pass Gallery in Raton. For more information please visit www.TrinidadTrueOutdoors.com
Spaghetti Fundraiser
RATON— Spaghetti, salad, bread, desert and something to drink! Join us at the Raton High School Cafeteria on Sunday, Jan. 29 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door, $8 in advance and can be purchased from any Raton Little League board member until Jan. 22. This will be a “grab & go” fundraiser with delivery available. Help us raise money for our Little League Baseball organization.
