HUERFANO
Dorcas Circle
WALSENBURG — From now on, Dorcas Circle will be open on Tuesdays and Fridays. We will no longer be open on Thursdays! See you Friday!
Murder Mystery Casting Call
WALSENBURG— Spanish Peaks Library in Walsenburg is looking for participants to play numerous parts in our upcoming Midsummer Murder Mystery in late June. We have parts open for roles ranging from shopkeeper, tavern owner, library staff, board members to the actual murderer and dead person! No experience is necessary as this is all for fun! If you’re interested, please call 719-738-2774 or stop by the library and choose your role!
Free books! Register kids now
HUERFANO— Spark a lifelong love of reading and learning in your kids, and draw your family closer together sharing stories everyone will love. Children under five in Huerfano County can register online to
receive free, age-appropriate books in the mail once a month from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Go to imaginationlibrary.com to register children. For more info call La Veta Library @ 719-742-3572 or email stephanie@lvpl.org.
Farmer’s Market Season is here
HUERFANO— It’s that time of year again! Get ready for a wonderful season filled with lots of local goodies grown, supplied, crafted and for purchase. La Veta will have their market every Thursday, 3-5 p.m. starting May 18th in the park next to the library on Main St. Cuchara will have their market on Fridays starting May 19, from 4 – 6 p.m. at the Cuchara Mountain Mercantile. Gardner will have their markets every Saturday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. under the pavilion next to the Methodist church. Last but most certainly not least is Walsenburg’s market held every Sunday at Heritage Park on Main St. near the railroad tracks from 12 – 2 p.m. starting May 29. For more information and to become a vendor please email costeawood1@gmail.com.
Open House Wheelhouse
WALSENBURG— We are having an Open House at the new Incubator, The Wheelhouse, and would love to have you come by and check it out. The Open House will be Friday, May 19, 4 – 6 p.m. The Wheelhouse is located at 609 Main Street in Walsenburg.
Chainsaw Carving Demonstration
LA VETA— Saturday, May 20, 10 a.m. Come see Kenny from The Bear Spot doing his magic at La Veta Pines RV Park. We can’t wait to see what will become of our old willow stump. Stop by and watch the transformation. Weather permitting. Visitors please park on the street.
Free Vet Clinic and Community Health Fair
WALSENBURG— Saturday, May 20, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. People and pets in Huerfano County experiencing extreme financial hardship are invited to come for free medical and dental screenings, dental cleaning, vaccinations, bike inspections and repair, a free lunch and more. Also, bring your pets for vet exams, vaccinations, nail trims, microchiping, food and more! Don’t miss this great event held at Spanish Peaks Library in Walsenburg.
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, May 22, 6 p.m. The draft agenda for the meeting will be available on the district’s website: www.hcwcd.net .
Trivia Night: Sitcoms Trivia Pt. 1
LA VETA— Join La Veta Public Library at Mountain Merman Brewing Company, 220 S. Main St., La Veta on Monday, May 22, 6 p.m. for a night of Sitcoms Trivia (Pt. 1)! Follow up Sitcoms Trivia will not be immediate. 6 rounds, up to FIVE (5) people on a team. No electronic devices allowed-this will result in immediate team disqualification. There is no charge to participate in trivia. Great prizes donated by Mountain Merman Brewery! A great time guaranteed! Want to host a library event at your business? We want to hear from you! info@lvpl.org
Huerfano Honors Its Own
WALSENBURG— The May honorees that will be presented at the County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, May 23, 10 a.m. are Elder, Dr. Bill Cluff and younger Ms. Willow Clark. There will be a reception at 11 a.m. at SPRHC for the many health care workers that have had the honor of working with Dr. Cluff. At 2 p.m. a community reception will be held at La Veta Village Assisted Living, 109 E. Francisco Street to honor both Dr. Cluff and Willow for their important contributions to our county. Another community project sponsored by Huajatolla Heritage Foundation.
Call for Singers
LA VETA— The Sangre de Cristo Vocal Arts Ensemble invites you to join us as we prepare for our summer-season concert, scheduled for late August – think, “Ice Cream Social.” We’ll rehearse on Tuesdays, at 6:15 p.m., starting Tuesday, May 23, at the La Veta United Methodist Church, 416 S. Main Street. We’ll be preparing some finger-snappin’, toe-tappin’, hand-clappin’, foot stompin’, all-around joyful music. Everyone is welcome, whether you read music or not, sopranos, altos, tenors, basses.We’ll have sheet music and cd’s for you. If 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’ve arranged our rehearsal schedule to allow for summer travel schedules as well. We endeavor to spread goodness, truth and beauty by making a joyful noise wherever we sing! Come join us. Please call 719-742-5333 if you have any questions. Hope to SING with you soon!
Weekly wildflower & weed walks
LA VETA— Spring wildflowers and plants are popping and it is time to learn what is what. These gentle one hours walks are led by professional interpretive naturalist Bob Kennemer. They will take place every Wednesday, now through fall, from 5 – 6 p.m. somewhere in Huerfano County, often right in or near our cities or towns. Cost is $5.00 per person and class size is limited to 10. One must pre register by emailing Bob at: bobkennemer@gmail.com
Art for the Abuelas – Cactus Garden
WALSENBURG— Join us for Art for the Abuelas Cactus Garden on Thursday, May 25, 1 p.m. located at the Spanish Peak Library in Walsenburg. This is free to the public. Please RSVP to Sandy J (719) 989-8438 with the Huajatolla Heritage Foundation Program.
Mural Fest
WALSENBURG— Mural Fest is back again for another year old mural paintings in Walsenburg’s alley ways. Check out the artists Friday, May 26 – Sunday, May 28, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the alley behind the Fox Theatre. Saturday after Porchfest they will be partying it up from 5 – 7 p.m. DJ’s from Sonic Bloom will be in attendance as well!
Pancake Breakfast
LA VETA— Come join us for the annual pancake breakfast hosted by the LVFPD Auxiliary. They’ll be serving pancakes, eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, and more! The breakfast will be held Saturday, May 27, 8 – 11 a.m. at the La Veta Fire Station, 100 Birch St. Adult plates are $12 and $6 for children.
Puentas: Respecting the Past Bridges to the Future
HUERFANO— A gala event that has been months in the planning is happening Memorial Day weekend in Huerfano County! The inaugural sharing of a Pictorial Archive of 25 Founding Hispano Families will debut in La Veta on Saturday, May 27, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the La Veta Community Center with a few specially invited vendors. Guest speakers will be at the La Veta Library starting at 10:30 a.m. with noted author and
historian, Virginia Sanchez; noon; Norberto Valdez, PhD, retired Ethnic Studies professor addressing the
concept of Querencia (the place from which one draws their strength). At 2 p.m. much respected journalist from PBS, Kate Perdoni, will share her reverence for people and place in southern Colorado.
On Sunday, May 28th all events move to the Huerfano County Community Center, 928 Russell Aven Walsenburg from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. A free buffet, entertainment, Biscochito Contest and select vendors will accompany the impressive Pictorial Archive display (more than 18 foot of photos)! Please join us for this important event! A collaborative effort with Huerfano County Historical Society, Huajatolla Heritage Foundation, Warm Cookies of the Revolution, and Arts in Society!
Walsenburg Porchfest
WALSENBURG— This grassroots event is powered by the people of Walsenburg, so we’re asking YOU to join in the fun! From yard sales to live music, mural installs to community clean-up, there are a billion ways to get involved. Saturday, May 27th 12 – 5 p.m. www.WalsenburgPorchfest.com
SPLD Presents Chalk the Block
WALSENBURG— Saturday, May 27, 1 – 3 p.m., featuring local artist Peggy Zehring. Explore your inner artist while having fun creating chalk murals on the library sidewalks at the Spanish Peaks Library in Walsenburg. All ages are welcome!
Best of the Biscochito Contest
WALSENBURG— As part of the gala Puentes celebration on Sunday, May 28, 11 a.m. at the Huerfano County Community Center in Walsenburg to share the Pictorial Archive of 25 Founding Families in Huerfano County, we will also be having a Best of the Biscochito Contest. You must pre-register. Please contact info@hhfoundation.org or call or text Charlene Velarde at 719-299-8541. Prizes will be awarded.
Fun Family Walk-Run-Bike to Celebrate National Trails Day
WALSENBURG— This fun walk/run/bike is a great way to celebrate National Trails Day and Lathrop State Park Saturday, June 3rd, 9 – 11 a.m. The Cuerno Verde Trail is a 3 mile concrete trail that is wide and easy with no incline. This event is stroller – and wheelchair-friendly and suitable for all ages and abilities. We’d love you to join us! A park pass is required on all vehicles. Other than a park pass, this event is free. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is inviting resident and nonresident anglers of all ages to participate in its annual Free Fishing Weekend on June 3rd and 4th. Attend the event in the morning and go fishing in the afternoon. Contact La Veta Trails with your questions (719) 890-4071.
Cuchara Mountain Park Spring Classic Disc Golf Tournament
CUCHARA— Join us for the inaugural edition on Saturday, June 3rd. We have divisions for all players from pros to beginners and juniors. This is a PDGA sanctioned C-Tier tournament. Great player packs and prizes including cash for all non-beginner/juniors! Thank you to our sponsors, Bachman & Associates, Mountain Merman Brewing Company and Crafted in Colorado! We are still looking for sponsors either cash or for prizes – contact us for more information. Register online: www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/Colorado
LAS ANIMAS
Free legal help at the library
TRINIDAD— The library is partnering with Colorado attorneys and Colorado Legal Services to offer free legal assistance. If you have any questions about these programs, call the library at 719-846-6841. Second Tuesday of every month from 2 to 5 p.m. Next session is May 9. Private conference with an attorney to discuss civil matters only. Open to all income levels!
Come to the library to talk with an attorney via
zoom meeting.
Call the library at 719-846-6841 to sign up
in advance.
You can also visit checkerboard.co online to access
a wealth of legal resources. It’s free!
Trinidad Water Festival
TRINIDAD— Every May, children from
all over Las Animas, Huerfano, and Colfax counties gather at the Trinidad State College campus for a day of educational, engaging, and energizing activities focused on water. Agua es Vida (water is life) continues to be the motto for the festival. This year’s Trinidad Water Festival is scheduled for Thursday, May 18, on the Trinidad State College campus. An opening ceremony kicks things off at 8:30 a.m. with presentations running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anyone interested in participating in the festival, either as a school or presenter, please contact us at tomandlindaperry@gmail.com.
Abstract Art Show
This is a show to encourage your imagination, and involvement and to provide a viewer with an emotional experience that is completely different for each person, depending on their personality and mood. There are no rules in abstract art. It should just be made up of color, shape, form, texture, and value and does not tell a story. For our show there is only one rule and that pertains to the size of the artwork. Our gallery has limited space so the size rule is so we can accommodate a lot of imaginative pieces to show. Maximum size will be 30 x 30 inches.
Entry fee is $10 per piece or $25 for 3 pieces. Cash prizes will be awarded. Art take in will be May 27, 28, 29, and 30 from 11:00 to 4:00 at the Corazon Gallery, 149 East Main St, Trinidad, Colorado.
The opening reception will be during the First Friday Art Walk on June 2nd at the Corazon Gallery. Cash prizes of $100, $75, and $50 will be awarded
Go Baby Go!
TRINIDAD— Children’s Services at SCDDS will be hosting their first Go Baby Go! event on Saturday, May 20, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ! Build teams will assemble and customize two ride-on motorized cars designed to give increased mobility to toddlers with developmental disabilities or delays. Children’s Services Department at Southern Colorado Developmental Disabilities is hosting the adaptive car building and outreach event at their office in Trinidad, 415 S. Indiana Ave. Two toddlers from Huerfano & Las Animas counties will receive a car to support their development! A community outreach event titled, ‘Things That Go!’ will be hosted in conjunction with the Go Baby Go! workshop. This event will be open to children and families in the surrounding area and include transportation themed activities.
Armed Forces Day Parade
TRINIDAD— The Las Animas County Veteran’s Memorial Committee is proud to present the 2023 Armed Forces Day Parade on Saturday, May 20, 10 a.m. Featuring the Ft. Carson Marching band and Color Guard. 9 a.m. lineup on Elm St. The parade will start at 10 a.m. with a ceremony at Memorial Park at 11:30 a.m. For more information please contact Linda Barron at 719-846-8223.
People and pet wellness clinic
TRINIDAD— Sunday, May 21, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., The Street Dog Coalition will be at Central Park Pavilion, 700 Smith, providing free services for people and pets in need! Walk ups are welcome, but pre-registration is encouraged. Email register@thestreetdogcoalition.org
Plant a tree event
TRINIDAD— Sunday, May 21, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Plant a Tree Event at Kit Carson Park, Topeka and San Pedro. Tree planting lesson, demonstration, participation & materials, Free small trees! Presented by the City of Trinidad Urban Forestry Board, info Karen Wolf 719-846-9843 x 138 or karen.wolf@trinidad.co.gov
Business Showcase and Luncheon
TRINIDAD— Join Trinidad State College for their monthly Business Showcase and Luncheon in the Pioneer Room in the student center at TSC on Wednesday, May 24, 12 – 1:30 p.m., The guest speaker is Marggie Ferendelli from Creative District the lunch is sponsored by State Farm- Markie Davis.
Summer Reading Program – All Together Now
TRINIDAD— Join us this summer for our 2023 Summer Reading Program! We will have special guest readers, celebrate our community make some crafts, earn prizes and explore new worlds and adventures with a new book. The summer reading program is for ages 0-17. This summer we will be using a virtual platform, READSquared, to register, complete missions, track reading and have access to some fun games. Please go to Trinidadcpl.readsquared.com to register starting on May 29.
Hans Droog gallery showing
TRINIDAD— Painter, sculptor and woodworker Hans Droog will show a collection of photographs, paintings and sculpture proposals at 221B Gallery on Thursday, June 1, from 5-8 p.m. This will be Droog’s first formal solo exhibition in Trinidad and the first time 221B has widely promoted an event to the public. 221B Gallery is located at 221 Nona Ave in Trinidad.
24th Annual Fishing Tournament
STONEWALL— Join us for the 24th Annual Fishing Tournament hosted by Stonewall Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary at Monument Lake on Saturday, June 3. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Orientation 8 a.m. Fishing starts at 9 a.m. ends 3 p.m. Awards will be at 4 p.m. Adults $20 Youth under 16 $15. Monument Lake Park entrance fee required. No fishing licenses required on this day. CASH PRIZES – $3000 TOP PRIZE.For more information visit www.StonewallFire.us or call us at 719-868-2249.
PWP Bags & Brews river cleanup
TRINIDAD— Join us for the June River Cleanup, sponsored by Purgatoire Watershed Partnership on Saturday, June 3, 9 – 10:30 a.m. Meet at the Safeway Flags. Trash bags, brand new gloves, factory-sealed bottles of water, brand new safety vests, disinfecting wipes will be provided. Please bring whatever additional personal protective gear you would like – sunscreen, hat, mask, personal water bottle, your own gloves if you’d rather, etc. At 10:30 a.m. we’ll head over to Moose’s for a post-event social and celebration. Please call us if you have any questions 970-420-1915.
Inernatl. Fly Fishing Film Fest
TRINIDAD— The 2023 International Fly Fishing Film Festival is coming to Trinidad on Saturday, June
3rd, doors open at 4 p.m. featuring 10 short and feature-length films. The Trinidad event will be at the Main Street LIVE! Theater located at 131 W. Main St
Tickets are priced at $20 in advance at Moose’s or
Fishers Peak Outfitters or $25 at Main Street LIVE! on the day of the event.
The 2nd Annual “Echoes of History – Saving Trinidad’s Past”
TRINIDAD— Echoes of History -Saving Trinidad’s Past produced by THPC, invites locals and guests to multiple sessions on Saturday, June 3, featuring Fox-West Theater’s lead architect, Gregory Friesen (CSNA) and East Street Culinary School’s architect, Paul Glenn (PTSM). Breakout sessions at Space to Create Commons demonstrate how to ‘Landmark’ an over 50 year-old property, rehabilitating The Wheeler Monument and meeting storytellers at many historic spaces. Trolley tours with guides at each site involve: Trinidad’s City Hall, Carnegie Library, Water Works, The Chappelle House, Fort Wootton Memorial Square and the “Santa Fe Style” Golf Course Club House designed by IH and WM Rapp in 1922.
For more information email kris.hall@trinidad.co.gov or visit www.visittrinidadcolorado.com or jeandilisio@msn.com
Santa Fe Trail Days – Vendors Wanted
TRINIDAD— Santa Fe Trail Days is a well-loved festival of downtown Trinidad since 1982. It is back again, bigger and better than ever, with activities for both your family and friends. Put your business on display for the entire community to get to know you. Food trucks, crafts, art, and all the non-profit organizations need a seat on Main Street. Please contact Amy for an application at 719-846-9285 or email chamber@tlacchamber.org. Chamber members get discounted rates for vendor spots. Santa Fe Trail Days will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 9th and 10th.
COLFAX
Pride and Glory – Book Signing
RATON— Celebrating the history contained in “Pride & Glory: The Cimarron & Northwestern Railway Company” Another Opportunity for those interested in local and regional history, to chat with authors Tucker Baker and Trevor Lombardi to learn about a littleknown logging railroad that bore its roots and fueled industry in Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado in the early 20th century. Join us on Saturday, May 27, 6:30 p.m. at the Raton Museum, 108 S. 2nd Street.
Full Moon hike at Capulin Volcano
CAPULIN— Take a ranger guided hike at Capulin Volcano under the full or nearly full moon on Saturday, May 27, 8 p.m. Subjects include night time biology, lunar geography, astronomy, and the park after dark. Come and experience the top of Capulin Volcano in a new light! Wear warm clothing and layers as the weather may be chilly. Meet at the visitor center before heading up the volcano. Reservations are required; call 575-278-2201 with the number of people attending to reserve a spot!
Trail Project at Capulin Volcano National Monument
RATON— Join us for a two-day project at Capulin Volcano National Monument (near Raton). The volunteer work is slated for Saturday and Sunday, May 27-28, and will include overnight camping within the park. All meals, tools and training will be provided. NMVFO will improve two trails: the Boca Trail (a two-mile loop) and the Lava Flow Trail (a one-mile loop). Work includes lopping, moving rocks, and widening trail in some sections. Sunday will be a half day of work. Volunteers can learn more and register for the project at NMVFO’s projects page here: https://nmvfo.org/projects/capulin-volcano-nps/
Sloat Prince Foundation Scholarship for Colfax County graduates
COLFAX— The Sloat-Prince Foundation offers scholarships to graduates of Colfax County public or private high schools and to current Colfax County residents who may have graduated from high school elsewhere. This includes public, private, charter, parochial or home school graduates.
To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college/university, or a vocational, trade or business school. New recipient applications, including official transcripts of all semesters, must be received by the foundation board on or before June 15, 2023. Applications are now available by emailing umwaroy@bacavalley.com or by contacting your school’s administration or guidance counselor.
