HUERFANO
Huerfano County Community Coalition meeting
Huerfano—Our monthly HCCC meeting will be on Thursday, May 26 at 12 p.m. Please plan on paying your dues of $10 so you can be a member and vote on some more issues regarding business and officers for the coalition. The American Legion/Auxiliary will be providing our lunch of Lasagna, salad, rolls and cupcakes. Please join us! Meeting ID: 876 1771 6964 Passcode: 096388
Volunteer Oppurtunity
LA VETA— The Town of La Veta’s Park and Tree Board seeks volunteers to help maintain our community’s “urban” forest. Our last scheduled spring work session is this coming Friday, May 27, 9 a.m. Join the Town Tree Board Arborist, and other “tree people” to learn about our urban forest: planting, mulching, deer protection, tree selection, safe pruning methods, and more! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! We will meet in the parking area just west of the depot, on the northside of Town Park. If you have any further questions please contact Keith Hauber @ 816-277-4833.
La Veta Arbor Day tree planting May 27
LA VETA— Mayor Doug Brgoch has declared this Friday, May 27 as Arbor Day for the Town of La Veta. Please join members of La Veta’s Park & Tree Board this Friday, May 27 at 10 a.m. in front of La Veta Village at 109 E. Francisco St in La Veta for the planting of the Town’s Arbor Day tree. Keith Hauber, retired arborist, will be conducting a short educational session about proper tree planting and maintenance during and after the tree planting. Please join us as we continue our 36 year heritage as a Tree City USA town with this Arbor Day tree planting.
If you are interested in volunteering with La Veta’s Park & Tree Board to do tree planting and maintenance including pruning, please contact Keith Hauber at khauber@sbcglobal.net or 816-277-4833 for more information.
Yacht Club opening
CUCHARA— The Cuchara Yacht Club will be opening for the season on Friday, May 27 from 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. Stop by to see our new deck, merchandise display, and enjoy new menu and cocktail items! We look forward to a wonderful summer in Cuchara!
Ribbon cutting for Highway of Legends
WALSENBURG/ TRINIDAD— Please mark your calendars for Friday, May 27, at 1 p.m. at the Spanish Peaks Country Welcome Center, 400 Main Street in Walsenburg, to join your fellow citizens at an official ribbon cutting to celebrate the designation of the Scenic Highway of Legends (SHOL) as an official America’s Scenic Byway. A similar event will take place the same day at the Trinidad Welcome Center at 11 a.m. refreshments will be served.
This federal designation was awarded last year but due to concerns related to Covid, we have waited until 2022 to celebrate. The designation will bring SHOL broader recognition and esteem, along with increased visitation.”
Amphitheater talk in honor of Veterans and public servants
WALSENBURG— We would love to have you join us to hear Colorado’s longest serving game warden Bob Holder sharing his experiences. Topics may include how helping protect the natural world and spending time in nature supports healing from the stressors of serving in war zones and working in public safety. Bob’s talk is Friday, May 27 at 7 p.m. in the amphitheater. For questions or more information, please contact Lathrop State Park at 719.738.2376. The Park is located at 70 County Road 502, Walsenburg. Park passes are required on all vehicles in the park, as well as for bikers and walk-ins.
FAROUT Murals live performance
WALSENBURG—We are so excited to announce that Los Mocochetes will be playing a live performance for FAROUT Murals! Friday, May 27, 6-8 p.m. at Miners Plaza, Walsenburg. Free Admission, with arts and crafts for all ages. Thanks to IRLart for the donation covering live music, video production, and management assistance of FAROUT Murals.
La Veta Trails Mini Yard Sale
LA VETA—Mark your calendar for the 2022 La Veta Trails Yard Sale Fundraiser. Saturday, May 28, 8 a.m. -2 p.m. at 309 S Oak Street, La Veta. If you have items to donate, we will start collecting them on May 23rd. There will be lots of bargains. Yard sale proceeds benefit you because we use them to build trails. For information, call (719) 890-4071
LVFPD Auxiliary pancake breakfast
LA VETA—Stop by the La Veta Fire Department located at 100 South Birch on Saturday, May 28 from 8-11 a.m. To meet your volunteer fire fighters and enjoy a tasty pancake breakfast!
Pumpkin patch relocation
WALSENBURG— Bring your shovels, gloves, hats and muscles, were making room for a greenhouse and more pumpkins! Join us on Saturday, May 28 at 11 a.m. and help move the pumpkin patch at the Walsenburg Community Garden on 928 Russell St. Last year the garden provided 30 pumpkins for local kids and this year we’re hoping for more to provide all the kids with pumpkins. Help us move things around and turn the soil for another successful year.
Honoring our cultures: Internationally acclaimed performers
HUERFANO—Shelley Morningsong and Fabian Fontenelle from Zuni New Mexico are returning for performance events Memorial Day Weekend. Shelley won the prestigious Native American Music Industries’ Artist of the Year award in 2019. Fabian recently won the men’s northern traditional, golden age category at the 2022 Denver March Pow Wow. They will greet their many friends and present mini performances at the Francisco Fort Museum Opening Day Saturday, May 28, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. On Sunday, May 29, they will do a full performance concert at the Fox Theatre in Walsenburg at 1 p.m. The Honoring our Cultures concert will also include folkloric dancing by the beautiful and talented Tiana Camacho.
Tickets for that event are available by contacting tickets@foxtheatrewalsenburg.org $15 for adults; kids
under ten are free. Tickets ($20) will also be available at the door the day of the concert. The event is a
fundraising collaboration between the Fox Theatre and Huajatolla Heritage Foundation. You can contact
zfreeman@hhfoundation for more information.
Artist’s Choice Show at SPACe Gallery
Reception for Artists Choice Show. Everyone is invited to the opening reception for the Artists’ Choice show at the SPACe Gallery, 132 W. Ryus in La Veta, this Saturday, May 28, between 5 – 7 p.m. Refreshments are provided and there is no admission fee, although donations are gratefully accepted. In addition to 13 area artists showing a variety of styles, media, and subjects, photographer Ted Shafer is sharing a collection of photographs of historic religious structures from throughout the Southwest. Becky Myers is sharing a collection of energetic, colorful paintings. All artwork is for sale. Sales from Shafer’s works will benefit both the Food Coop and the Spanish Peaks Arts Council.
Wildflower hikes on the hogback
WALSENBURG —The World of Nature with Edie Flanagin. Please join Edie Saturday, May 28 at 7 p.m. in the Lathrop State Park amphitheater to learn about nature, including wildflowers. If you love identifying what you find with your Android or iPhone, Edie will be teaching us how to use the free iNaturalist app. iNaturalist is a joint initiative of the California Academy of Sciences and the National Geographic Society. Be sure to bring your smartphone with the free iNaturalist app downloaded. For questions or more information, please contact Lathrop State Park at 719.738.2376. The Park is located at 70 County Road 502, Walsenburg. Park passes are required on all vehicles in the park, as well as for bikers and walk-ins.
Outdoor movie
WALSENBURG—Join Fox Theatre and Walsenburg Golf Course for their summer Outdoor Movie series on Saturday, May 28 at 8 p.m. This months featured movie is ‘Hook’ starring Dustin Hoffman, Julia Roberts and the late Robin Williams, directed by Steven Spielberg. Located at the Walsenburg Golf Course at 1399 Co Rd 502, Walsenburg. Enter at Lathrop State Park (no pass required) or take Second Street out from Walsenburg. The movie start time is roughly 8 p.m. and food and snacks will be available for purchase. **Weather permitting
A fun nature and wildflower hike
WALSENBURG — Join naturalist Edie Flanagin Sunday, May 29 at 10 a.m. for a fun nature and wildflower hike. If you love identifying what you find with your smartphone, Edie will also be teaching us how to use the iNaturalist app (free for both iPhones and Androids). Closest parking is the Horseshoe Lake Dam Parking Area. Hop on the cement trail between Martin Lake and Horseshoe Lake and head south on foot to the bird viewing area. It is suggested to wear hiking shoes and bring plenty of water and your smartphone with the iNaturalist app downloaded. For questions or more information, please contact Lathrop State Park at 719.738.2376. The Park is located at 70 County Road 502, Walsenburg. Park passes are required on all vehicles in the park, as well as for bikers and walk-ins.
Memorial Day service
CUCHARA—Cuchara Valley Christian Community Services invites all to our annual Memorial Day service. Please come and honor all veterans of the United States of America, by attending this meaningful Memorial Day service to be held at the La Veta Cemetery on Monday, May 30 at 10 a.m. Immediately following this service there will be a luncheon at the La Veta Community Center. Free for all veterans and children; $8 a plate for all non-veterans.
LVPL Oceans of Possibilities Summer Kids Program
LA VETA—Wednesday, June, 1 at 10 a.m. , we are starting off our summer programs learning about plastics and the ocean. Activities include: making edible water bottles, creating a mini coral reef, and a pudding
cup challenge. Storytime starts at 10 a.m., activities afterward. Meet outside on the La Veta Public Library lawn. For more info visit our website www.lvpl.org or call 719-742-3572.
What is Pentecost?
WALSENBURG—Father Isaac Kariuki of St. Mary, OLS Church in Walsenburg will present a talk explaining the meaning of Pentecost in Delaney Hall after the 5 p.m. Mass on Wednesday, June 1. We’ll have a potluck dinner before the talk, so bring a covered dish to share. Drinks, paper goods, and cutlery will be provided. Come and join us for another opportunity to grow in faith and fellowship with each other! Dinner organizer is Mary Jo at 719-989-0969.
Huerfano County Historical Society meeting
HUERFANO—The next meeting of the Huerfano County Historical Society will be held on Thursday, June 2 at 4 p.m. at the Huerfano Heritage Center at 114W. 6th St. in Walsenburg. All people interested in history are encouraged to attend. For further information call 719-738-2346 or e-mail huerfanoheritagecenter@outlook.com.
First Friday Art Walk
LA VETA—Meet us in the La Veta Creative District for First Friday Art Walk festivities on Friday, June 3 from 5 p.m.- 7 p.m. Explore shops and galleries; meet local, national, and international artists; and dine at breweries and restaurants! All activities associated with the First Friday Art Walk are free! For more information about the event, visit http://fb.me/e/29U24tRZU or contact Kate McCabe at 303.746.8323 or info@lavetacreativedistrict.org. This event is sponsored by the La Veta Creative District, Colorado Creative Industries (CCI), the Town of La Veta, and the Huerfano County Government
Erinn Peet Lukes
LA VETA—Friday, June 3, 7 p.m. at La Veta Mercantile
Erinn Peet Lukes is a singer, guitarist, songwriter and music educator originally from Redondo Beach, California. Her passion for songwriting and singing grew as she played open mics and small shows as a young solo act in big music cities like Seattle and New York City. $15 advance tickets, $18 Day of show. https://www.simpletix.com/e/erin-peet-lukes-tickets-102247
Lawn Concert with The Flores
LA VETA—Lawn Concert at Hooblers Outdoor Concert Stage, Saturday, June 4, 7 p.m. Back by popular demand, The Flores, a 1950’s Rock ‘N Roll duo. Some Patsy Cline, some Rockabilly, and a whole lot of classic rock ‘n roll. Bring your lawn chairs, drinks and friends and enjoy your evening. 707 East Virginia St., La Veta. $20.00 at the door. Please call us at 719-989-1530 for more information.
Fun family walk/run/bike event
WALSENBURG—Lathrop State Park and La Veta Trails are hosting a Fun Family Walk/Run/Bike on the Cuerno Verde Trail to celebrate National Trails Day on Saturday, June 4th. This fun walk/run/bike is a great way to celebrate National Trails Day and Lathrop State Park. The Cuerno Verde Trail is a 3-mile concrete trail that is wide, and easy with no incline, so it is stroller- and wheel-chair friendly and suitable for all ages and abilities. There will be a scavenger hunt checklist so children and Junior Rangers can find things on the trail.
La Veta Boosters Corn Hole Tournament
CUCHARA—Join us for a Corn Hole Tournament for the La Veta Boosters at the Cuchara Yacht Club! $25 per person, 40 teams max. First come first serve, register by 10:30 a.m Saturday, June 4, tournament starts at 11 a.m. to pre-register please email lavetaboosters@gmail.com. Enjoy prizes, music, food and drinks! A custom cornhole board will be auctioned! Thanks to our sponsors the following prizes will be given away: First Place – $300 (Donated by Bachman & Associates), Second Place – $200 (Donated by Noordik Construction Inc), Third Place – $100 (Donated by La Veta Liquors).
Pint and a Half
LA VETA—Sunday, June 5, 4-6 p.m., at Deerprint Wine in La Veta. Pint and a Half rooted in Salida, CO and Truth or Consequences, NM, and led by songwriter Duke Sheppard (guitar, vocals, harmonica) and Tami Sheppard (vocals, percussion), Pint & a Half’s music rings out with memorable melodies, expansive vocal harmonies and lingering rhythms that celebrate the colorful tradition of folk, blues and country music and expand the group’s larger-than-life sound. Pint & A Half’s sizzling chemistry and talent for personal storytelling simmers during their energetic performances.
$15 advance tickets, $18 day of show. https://www.simpletix.com/e/pint-and-a-half-tickets-102251
Vendors needed
LA VETA—LaVeta’s premiere summer event “Art in the Park” sponsored by the SPAcE Gallery is coming up this July 2nd and 3rd. It is a wonderful festival with food, music and fun and this year should be bigger and better than ever! Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your wares and have some fun! If you are interested in a booth it is not too late. Contact Peggy Hoobler (719-742-5496) or Mitzi Keairns (719-742-5278) and we would be delighted to get you registered. It is going to be a great event.We hope that you can join us!
LAS ANIMAS
Amanda Armstrong exhibit
Trinidad—During the month of May, local artist Amanda Armstrong has been exhibiting her paintings on the Trinidad Carnegie Public Library’s Art Wall. Come see these striking images in person. The library is open from 9 to 5 on weekdays and 10 to 4 on Saturdays.
Summer Reading program opens at Trinidad Carnegie Public Library
TRINIDAD— Please join us this summer for outdoor programs, indoor programs, and crafts for kids from 0-18 years old. This summer we will be using a virtual platform, READSquared, to register for the Summer Reading Program, complete missions, track reading, and have access to some fun games. Please go to trinidadcpl.readsquared.com to register starting May 23 through June 12. Program theme is ‘Oceans of Possibilities’, and runs June 11-July 28.
Visit Trinidad Carnegie Public Library at 202 N Animas St. to pick up a brochure with age-specific information and a calendar of events.
Scenic Highway of Legends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
TRINIDAD — The Bi-County Scenic Highway of Legends (Colorado Hwy 12) has been awarded National Scenic Byway status and is now officially one of America’s Sceinic Byways!
To celebrate this, there is a ribbon cutting ceremony planned for Friday, May 27 at 11 a.m. at the Colorado Welcome Center, 309 Nevada Ave in Trinidad. Please join us for exciting announcements and refreshments.
Dogone Safe!
TRINIDAD—On Friday, May 27, at 2 p.m., the Trinidad Carnegie library will host a workshop on how to act safely around dogs. This training is especially adapted for children and their families, but anyone interested can come. You will learn how to read a dog’s body language, and how to be safe around your own dog and also strange dogs.
Heritage Center and Museum opening
AGUILAR— The Apishapa Valley Heritage Center & Museum located at 132 E Main St in Aguilar will open this week Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 26-28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Be sure to stop by as we venture into the “museum” classification. We have new photo prints of early Aguilar and much more history, old newspapers, and old ledgers with lots of info. A “Grand Opening” for the 2022 summer is planned for Saturday June 4th.
The Spanish Peaks Fire District will have a pancake breakfast on Main Street from 7 to 11 a.m. on that morning. After supporting them, be sure to stop by the Museum after enjoying breakfast! For more info call 719 406 5203
All aboard the city of Trinidad Trolley
TRINIDAD—Take a guided tour of the city’s attractions and architectural gems! The trolley is operational Monday-Saturday, Memorial Day through Labor Day. It departs from the Colorado Welcome Center at 309 Nevada Ave at the top of each hour throughout the day. Stops include: City Hall, Trinidad History Museum in downtown Trinidad, Mt. San Rafael Hospital, Art Cartopia Museum and Louden-Henritze Archaeology Museum at Trinidad State College. For more info or for group tour reservations, call 719-846-9512
Friday night live
TRINIDAD—This Friday, May 27 and every Friday Night throughout the summer join us at 8 p.m. for Friday Night Live at Trinidad Lake State Park . Our Park Rangers inform and entertain with everything going on in around the Park.
Sights and Sounds of Colorado Wildlife
TRINIDAD—District Wildlife Manager for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Bob Holder, will share his wealth of knowledge gained over four decades of serving the people and wildlife of Colorado. Join us on Saturday, May 28 at 7 p.m. at the amphitheater in Trinidad State Park for this always-popular and exciting, hands-on presentation.
Guided Hike
TRINIDAD—Join Volunteer Park Interpreter, Sydnee Waller on the Carpios Cove Trail at Trinidad State Park on Sunday, May 29, 9 a.m. This leisurely hike will explore the wonders of the pinion-juniper woodland ecosystem, some local history, and the beginnings of Trinidad Lake. All ages are welcome, but children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Wear properly fitting hiking shoes. Meet at the amphitheater
Snakes Alive!
TRINIDAD—Join local naturalist, Bob Kennemer, Sunday, May 29, 7 p.m. at the Amphitheater. Kennemer will have live non-venomous snakes on hand as he discusses snake safety, how to avoid dangerous confrontations with snakes, snake lore, and how to treat a rattle snake bite in the back country. This program is designed for all ages so bring the kids to this program, which is as entertaining as it is educational.
First Friday- Saving Trinidad
TRINIDAD— Friday, June 3, 3-5 p.m., Echos of History- Saving Trinidad, at Trinidad History Museum- 312 E. Main. Presented by Trinidad Historic Preservation and is free for the public to attend. From 3-4 p.m.- meet at the Chapell House for a guided tour (formally Murphy’s Funeral home). 4-5 p.m.- gather at the Baca-Bloom heritage gardens for music, informational tables and introduction of the new walking tour. 5-7 p.m.,
First Friday Art Nights, Bloom House at Trinidad History Museum- 312 E. Main. These events are free to attend and we look forward to sharing this will everyone. For more information please email Al.Melton@state.co.us or call 719-846-2361 or Kris Hall 719-846-9843 x 120.
23rd Annual Fishing Tournament
WESTON—Stonewall Fire Auxiliary is hosting the 23rd Annual Fishing Tournament at Monument Lake Resort west of Trinidad on scenic HWY 12. The fun will begin on Saturday, June 4 with registration at 7 a.m. and orientation at 8 a.m., fishing will begin at 9 a.m. and continue to 3 p.m. with awards at 4 p.m. Boats and live bait will not be permitted and will be fishing for trout and salmon only. Discounted early registration must be received by Sunday, May 22 and forms are available online at www.stonewallfireauxiliary.com $3000 is cash prizes, winners to be judged by weight of fish and the earliest time of weigh in.
COLFAX
Sugarite Canyon State Park
COLFAX— Saturday, May 28 at 9 a.m. we’re hosting Coffee with a Ranger. Come talk wildlife with a ranger while enjoying coffee and donuts. At 7 p.m. join us at the Soda Pocket Amphitheater for “Sugarite Rocks”. We’ll be discussing the areas rich history in coal, dinosaurs, volcanos, killer space rocks and more.
Bosque Redondo exhibit opening
New Mexico Historic Sites commemorates the grand opening of “Bosque Redondo: A Place of Suffering…A Place of Survival,” on Saturday, May 28. The grand opening will run from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; the site will remain open until 5 p.m. A permanent exhibition designed in collaboration with tribal partners that grapples with the Bosque Redondo Indian Reservation, the U.S. army’s forced removal of Diné (Navajo) and Ndé (Mescalero Apache) people from their homes, and the brutality and perseverance of their life on the reservation. There will be a variety of speakers, catered lunch for the first 500 visitors, a Native American art and rug auction hosted by R.B. Burnham & Company, and Native dancers.
For this event, we have waived admission and will be open until 5 p.m. The grand opening itself is also free and includes a catered lunch for the first 500 visitors. Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner Historic Site: 3647 Billy the Kid Road, Fort Sumner.
Springer Electric Cooperative annual meeting
Springer—Wednesday, June 8 will be the 75th annual Springer Electric Cooperative at the Sim Brown Gymnasium, 1401 8th St. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. and closes promptly at 10 a.m. There will be cash prizes for attendees and free BBQ for coop members. Our offices will be closed this day for the annual meeting.
Santa Fe Trail rendezvous
COLFAX—Saturday, June 11-19 at Whitting Center in Coal Canyon is the annual Santa Fe Trail Rendezvous. Hundreds of re-enactors participate in a living-history rendezvous of pre-1840’s clad mountain men with a black-powder shoot, hatchet throw, and teepee village. A Santa Fe Trail reenactment with Indians, Spaniards and mountain men is held on Saturday. It’s the largest gathering of its kind in New Mexico. The eight-day event stretches from the 2nd to 3rd Sunday every June, since 1975. One day-tour of SFT ruts on NRA property leading to Clifton House. For more information please contact Thomas Lewis at theshootist44@yahoo.com or call 719-204-6464.
Moonlight Hike
CAPULIN—Take a ranger guided hike at Capulin Volcano under the full or nearly full moon on Saturday, June 11 at 8:30 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.
Colfax County Health Council
COLFAX— Colfax County Health Council June Zoom Meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 15 12 p.m. Meeting ID: 893 3108 5811
Passcode: 483932
