HUERFANO
Beginning T’ai Chi Classes at LVSA
WALSENBURG— Often referred to as “the gentle art of yielding”, the ancient, slow moving Chinese practice of T’ai Chi Chuan is also healing in many ways. New, beginning classes will be held beginning Saturday, Oct. 21, at 9 a.m. at The La Veta School of the Arts, 105 W Ryus – across from the town park. Beginning classes will continue every Saturday morning from 9-10am during the month of October The cost is a donation of $5 per class or $20 for a month of classes. For more information, call Peggy Zehring 719-742-5193, or e-mail PeggyZehring@msn.com or LVArtSchool@yahoo.com.
Farm Bureau Annual Meeting- Cancelled
LA VETA— The Huerfano County Farm Bureau Annual meeting scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 21 has been cancelled due to little registration response. Also, it will not be rescheduled for this year.
3rd Annual Autumn Festival
Walsenburg— The Farm Bureau, 713 Walsen Ave, Walsenburg is hosting it’s 3rd Annual Autumn Festival on Saturday, Oct. 21, 1 – 4 p.m. There will be a bouncy house, face painting, free pumpkins and a costume contest.
Fall Follies
LA VETA—A night of laughs and fun featuring your favorite local performers! Check out Fall Follies at Francisco Center for the Performing Arts, 127 W. Francisco St. on Saturday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 22, 2 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at www.fcpalaveta.org Tickets for sale at the door as available. Doors open 30 minutes before the show. You don’t want to miss this fun time!
Henley Holistics Health Fair
WALSENBURG— Want to be healthy but don’t know where to begin? We have resources from Dorca’s Circle, Spark the Change, Two Peaks Fitness, Ancient Roots, Ease into Peace, Mountain Time Pilates, HULA and many more! Check out Henley Holistics Health Fair on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2 – 6 p.m. at 111 W. 10th Street, Walsenburg. For more information visit HenleyHolistics.com
Water Conservancy District Meeting
WALSENBURG— The monthly board meeting of the Huerfano County Water Conservancy District will be held at the Walsenburg Housing Authority activity room, 220 Russell St, Walsenburg, on Monday, Oct. 23, 6 p.m. The draft agenda for the meeting will be available on the district’s website: www.hcwcd.net.
FCPA Show Choir
LA VETA— Warming up those vocal chords? Get ready, because the FCPA Show Choir needs you. This is a non-auditioned choir and offers a community singing experience starting on Wednesday, Oct. 25,
from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Francisco Center for the Performing Arts, 127 West Francisco, La Veta. So take your fabulous voices out of the shower and join in preparing a show for early-March.
The FCPA Show Choir is under the primary direction of Sam Sortore, but also includes the conducting
experience of Peggy Arnold-Hoobler and Joanne Vargo. Let’s get together and see what happens.
Questions? Call Di Sortore at 303 882 7764.
LVPL Science Symposium
LA VETA— The La Veta Library will host its second installment of the Science Symposium brought to you by Dr. Ed Donovan of La Veta on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2 p.m. This seminar will feature David Moore. PhD who had a 34 year career as a U.S. Geological Surveyor and who served our country as a helicopter pilot during the war in Viet Nam. His topic will be “Continents have not ALWAYS” been where they are today” and promises to be very enlightening . Audience participation is encouraged and refreshments will be provided.
SP Business Alliance Fall Mixer
WALSENBURG— Join the Spanish Peaks Business Alliance on Thursday, Oct. 26, 5 – 7 p.m. at the 2nd Street Bar & Grill for their fall mixer and to compare notes about the Summer season and share what’s coming in the Fall and Winter! Bring your save the dates, flyers and invites for upcoming events. Taco Bar and Mini Golf weather permitting! Remember park access free if coming through the park, or access and park on the east side from 2nd St out of Walsenburg.
Exploring the world of Artificial Intelligence
WALSENBURG— Wednesday, Oct. 25, 5 – 7 p.m. Join the Wheelhouse, 609 Main Street, Walsenburg for an exciting event where we’ll explore the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). During this in-person event, industry expert Florian De Castro will share his insights and experiences on how to leverage AI to gain a competitive edge. Discover the potential of AI technologies in helping you grow your business.
Halloween Trivia with LVPL
LA VETA— Join La Veta Public Library at Mountain Merman Brewing Company on Thursday, Oct. 26, 6 p.m. for a night of Halloween Trivia! 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.
Dorca’s Circle Costume Contest
WALSENBURG— On Saturday, Oct. 28th, come to The Walsenburg Mercantile for the first annual Dorcas Circle Costume Contest.
1 – 2 p.m., browse our free costumes while supplies last, and get your face painted by Mrs. Flamingo!
2 – 3 p.m. Strut your stuff on the runway!
3 – 3:30 p.m. Judges will announce winners, and 4 lucky folks will receive prize baskets sponsored by our incredible Mercantile vendors! A big thank you already to Eve’s Crafts and Creations, Designs by Alice, and Anya’s Miniature Art Mart for their contributions! Come get in the holiday spirit, and also learn more about Dorcas and what they do here in Huerfano.
Fall Festival
WALSENBURG—Saturday, Oct. 28, 3 – 6 p.m. Come join the Walsenburg, Church of Christ, 416 Walsen Ave for this FREE event, which will include games, prizes, treats, a photo booth, and more!
Monster Halloween Dance
LA VETA— Check out the Monster Halloween Dance at Skinny’s Diner and bar in La Veta on Saturday, Oct. 28, 6 p.m. Planet 2.0 will be playing some spooky tunes, be sure to wear your costume!
Eagles Ladies Auxilary Brunch
WALSENBURG— The Ladies Auxilary 1187 invites the community to join us for a brunch on Sunday Oct. 29, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Eagles Hall, 614 Main St. in Walsenburg. They will be serving hashbrowns, eggs, bacon, sausage, and green chili. Coffee or juice will be included with the cost of $7. We hope to see you there as your support is always appreciated.
Trick-or-Treat and Books
LA VETA— On Tuesday, Oct. 31, 4 p.m. the La Veta Library will be out on the front porch on Halloween, with free books and candy!
Trick or Treat on Main Street
WALSENBURG— Huerfano County Parks and Rec presents Trick or Treat on Main Street in Walsenburg on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 4:30 p.m. All goblins and ghouls are invited for a night of safe tricks and treats. RSVP your business at your own risk. 719-568-5114.
Trunk or Treat
WALSENBURG— Join St. Mary Catholic Church, 121 E 7th St, Walsenburg for their annual Trunk or Treat event on Halloween, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 5 -7 p.m. There will be games, photo booths, car decoration contests and of course candy! Trunks and volunteers needed, please call Maty at 719-934-4106.
LAS ANIMAS
Photos needed for Smithsonian Exhibit-Crossroads
TRINIDAD— The public’s help is needed to find photos, portraits, sketches, paintings of the last 100 years of Trinidad, Colorado’s Mayors for an upcoming companion event to the Smithsonian Exhibit-Crossroads: A Change in Rural America. Open those photo albums and family keepsake chests and see if you have what we are looking for. Can you help us with the hard-to-find photos/portraits?
The mayors are: 1923: Edward H. Day, 1924: George Mason, 1925-31: Frank R. Wood, 1933: David M. Ralston, 1937-38: W. L. Newburn, 1939-40: James G. Espey Sr., 1941-43: Joseph A. Storm, 1945: Franklin W. Jones, 1947/52/56/68: James E. Donnelly, 1950: James J. Shew, 1954: D. B. Murray, 1958: S. W. Azar, 1960: James E. Griffin, 1962: Harold O. Merson, 1964-66/74: John Cha, 1970: William Lovato, 1972: Michael Griego, 1976-80/82/12: John Rino, 1982: Clark Clendennen, 1984: Roberta Cordova, 1986: Dr. Ronald D. Sanders, 1988-90/93: Robert W. Fabec, 1991: Beatrice Klodzinski, 1993: Joe Garb , 1996-2000: Harry R. Sayre, 2002-08/14: Joseph Reorda, 2010: Jennie Garduno, 2012: Bernadette Baca Gonzalez, and 2016-23: Phillip T. Rico.
Contact Ken Chapin at the Trinidad de Corazon Creative District at kenchapin@gmail.com or 216-632-9703.
Veterans Equine Program
LAS ANIMAS— There is a new Veterans equine program for all area vets. This is an effort to give back peace to those who fought so hard for the rest of us. No equine experience needed. Horses are proven healers. Please contact Lazy Y D Bar Ranch at LaztYDBarveteransequine@gmail.com for more information or to donate.
October Food Drive
TRINIDAD— During the month of October, the Trinidad History Museum is holding a canned food drive (human and pet!) to gather donations for Fishers Peak Soup Kitchen and Pet Assistance League Store. A donation drop-off will be available in the museum gift shop during opening hours, and if you bring canned food to any of Trinidad History Museum’s events this month, you’ll receive special discounts and goodies! The hours for the Museum are Tuesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Have questions? Reach out to Millie at emily.duren@state.co.us for additional information.
Cup of Joe Peer to Peer Program
TRINIDAD— Every second and forth Thursday of the month at 9 a.m. Veterans are invited to Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, 127 N. Commercial Street Suite 205 for a fresh cup of coffee. Join other Veterans and an Americorps Resource Coordinator to build peer-to-peer relationships. For more information please call 719-845-4872.
Fall Bazaar
TRINIDAD— HR Sayre Senior Center will have it’s Fall Bazaar on Friday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m. There will be craft vendors, a bake sale and breakfast burritos available for purchase. Located at 1222 San Pedro, Trinidad.
Double-Feature Fright Nights
TRINIDAD— If you can’t imagine celebrating this spooky season without viewing cinematic classics of the horror genre then Trinidad History Museum has got you covered. Featuring the shocking, suspenseful, and undeniably captivating, Double-Feature Fright Nights includes 4 full nights of back-to-back screenings dedicated to movies that chill the bones! These movie screenings will take place on the museum grounds Friday, Oct 20, 27, and Tuesday, Oct. 31st, 6 – 9 p.m.
All of the Double-Feature Fright Nights are free and open to the public with no reservations required. Contact Trinidad History Museum at 719-846-7217 for additional information.
Garbage Glam
TRINIDAD— Garbage Glam is coming to Main Street Live Theater on Friday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m. Local non-profit groups will benefit from this wacky collection of wearable recycled and/or up-cycled materials, and those wishing to show off holiday costumes are also welcome to join the fun on stage for a chance to win trophies. All proceeds from this event will be divided equally between SoCo Clubhouse and Somebody Cares/EM Food pantry, serving Las Animas County. Come join the fun for only $10 admission. Advance tickets are available by contacting somebodycaresproject@gmail.com, socojaisk8@gmail.com or gidget.campbell@yahoo.com.
Howl-o-ween Hangout at Trinidad History Museum
TRINIDAD— Saturday, Oct. 21, 1 p.m., join the Howl-o-ween fun at Trinidad History Museum, 120 South Chestnut. Bring your pooch by the museum to show off costumes (human and canine!), grab a goodie bag for your pet, and take a cute pic at our photo booth! Admission to the event is FREE! We’ll have museum bandanas available for purchase or for a donation of canned pet or human food. Dogs must be leashed at all times; please ensure your dog can play nicely with ALL others. Water and doggie waste bags will be provided.
Halloween Movie Night
TRINIDAD— Check out the Marketplace, 326 N. Commercial Street on Saturday, Oct. 21, 6 p.m. for a special showing of Beetlejuice. Try out the spooky specials from the vendors and grab some popcorn from the bar.
Western Ball
TRINIDAD— On Saturday, Oct. 21, 6 – 11 p.m. the A.R. Mitchell Museum will be having their annual Western Ball and Gala. There will be live music, dinner, cash bar and a silent auction. Located at the A.R. Mitchell Museum, 150 E. Main St. in Trinidad. For more information please call 719-846-4224.
Farm to Table Diner fundraiser
TRINIDAD— The Earth Mountain Education Farm
Presents 2023 Farm To Table Dinner on Sunday, Oct. 22, 5 – 7 p.m. All proceeds go to fund the Summer Youth Farm Internship Program. Three course meal derived from Earth Mountain Farm Projects. Meal prepared and served by 2023 internship students and Mountaineers!
Get your tickets at Farmers Market, Trinidad Community Garden or call 719-680-0215 earthmountainfarm@gmail.com
Town Hall Meeting- Prop. HH
TRINIDAD— Join Jodi Amato Las Animas County Assessor on Monday, Oct. 23, 6 p.m. at Fort Wootton, 204 S Chestnut St in Trinidad. Bring any and all questions to learn the pros, cons and otherwise about Proposition HH. Colorado Proposition HH, Property Tax Changes and Revenue Change Measure will be on the ballot this November.
Smithsonian Volunteer Meet & Greet
TRINIDAD— The City of Trinidad and the Corazon de Trinidad Creative District are proudly hosting the traveling Smithsonian Exhibition Crossroads: Change in Rural America. In addition to the Smithsonian exhibition we’ve put together more than two dozen companion exhibitions and public events highlighting the vibrant history of our region over the past 100 years! Join us on Thursday, Oct 26, 5 – 6:30 p.m. to get a sneak peek into what we have in store for our community while the Smithsonian is in town and let us know how you’d like to help out!
Hoehne Harvest Festival
HOEHNE— Join the Hoehne FFA for their first annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 28, 4 p.m. Tickets are $15 and includes dinner, dance, and games. There will be something fun for the entire family during the harvest festival held at the Hoehne High Ag Shop.
AADA 40 years of service celebration
TRINIDAD—In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and 40 years of service please join Advocates Against Domestic Assault on Saturday, Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m. at the A.R. Mitchelle Museum 150 E Main St, in Trinidad. Tickets are $30 each or $50 for two. Please call 719-846-9159 to RSVP. Appetizers and dessert will be provided and William Kellibrew IV will be the Keynote Speaker.
Dias de los Muertos
TRINIDAD— A Day of the Dead celebration will be held at Fort Wootton in Trinidad on Saturday, Oct.28, 7 p.m. A Candlelight procession/parade with family alters will follow the Boo at the Woo festival. A night of family fun and celebration for those here and here after. All proceeds go to Las Animas County Veterans Council. For more information please call 719-859-5636.
Haunted Barn
HOEHNE— On Saturday, Oct. 28, after sunset join the Hoehne Student Council for their Haunted Barn at the Ag Barn. The cost to experience the Haunted Barn is $5 and the money goes directly back to Hoehne High School Student Council.
Halloween Frenzy
TRINIDAD— It’s that time of year again! Halloween is coming, and we have some exciting things planned on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2 – 5 p.m. at The Marketplace, 326 N. Commercial Street. We will be having fun Halloween Carnival games in our event center The Stock-House!
Come build your own Haunted Cookie House hosted by Mt. Carmel! The vendors will be having some spooky specials that you just have to try. The Market Bar will be having their own Halloween fun with some haunted mocktails.
COLFAX
Road Closure- Eagle Tail Road
COLFAX— Road A-10, Eagle Tail Road is closed indefinitely at this time due to the bridge being shut down. The alternative route is to drive to Tenaja and drive around. Please use caution and drive safe.
Movies at the library
RATON— The Arthur Johnson Memorial Library will be showing movies this weekend. Thursday, Oct. 19, 6 p.m. they will be showing The Conjuring and on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2 p.m. they will be showing ParaNorman 3D. Please come join in for Movie night at the Library! Feel free to bring snacks, just please be sure and clean up after yourself.
Lion’s Club free glasses day
RATON— The Raton Lion’s Club will be holding a free event open to anyone in our community on Saturday, Oct. 21, 9 – 11:45 a.m. at the Isabel Castillo Event Center located at 123 S. 2nd Street in downtown Raton. Those attending the event will be able to try on and order a FREE brand-new pair of eyeglass frames. Frames for men, women, and children will be available. Prescription single-vision lenses and lined bifocal lenses are included. Each person MUST to bring a current copy of their glasses prescription (no expired prescription will be accepted). No progressive or transition lenses are available.
Independent Riders of Raton Bake Sale
RATON— Come out and buy some delicious goodies on Saturday, Oct. 21, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Mr. Ferri’s Gas Station. Cookies, cupcakes, tortillas and salsa will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit Run for the Wall.
Raton Public Schools Fall Festival
RATON— On Saturday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Raton Public Schools will have their Annual Fall Festival at Tiger Stadium. There will be over 40 booths and vendors plus cornhole, petting zoo, pony rides, food, costume contest, bouncy house and much more!
Tractor Supply anniversary and Raton Humane Society adoption event
RATON— On Saturday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. join the Tractor Supply in Raton in celebrating their anniversary. The Raton Humane Society will also have a pet Halloween photo shoot and will have adoptable animals there as well.
Raton Witch Walk
RATON— Gather your friends and family for a wickedly wonderful party in downtown Raton on Saturday, Oct. 21, 4 p.m. – 12 a.m. Raton Witch Bar Crawl, Charity Fundraiser and Private Dance Party at the VFW with DJ Beverly Baca. $40 to participate, includes drinks and appetizers at 6 stopping points and admittance to the private dance party. Register at Old Pass Gallery by Oct. 18. Proceeds go to The Hungry Pantry, providing quality food items to households experiencing food insecurity.
Candlelight Ceremony
RATON— Candlelight Ceremony for Alternatives to Violence will be held at the Shuler Theater, 131 N. 2nd St. on Saturday, Oct. 21, 6 – 8 p.m. This is a candlelight ceremony to remember those we have lost to or who have suffered domestic violence.
Springer volleyball bake sale
SPRINGER— The Springer volleyball team is holding a bake sale fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 22 at 9 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 605 5th Street.
Carnevil
RATON— The Raton Haunted Dungeon presents Carnevil at 201 S 2nd St, Raton, Thursday, Oct. 26 – Tuesday, Oct. 21, 6 – 9 p.m.(no showing on Sunday, Oct. 29). Be prepared for scares, screams, freaks and frights.
Celebration Outreach
RATON— Come join us for free hamburgers and hot dogs on Friday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. during the Celebration Outreach. The Interdisciplinary Team members from Albuquerque will be at the Raton CBOC VHA, 1493 Whittier Street, handing out information. New Mexico Department of Veteran Services will be on site to answer questions and assist Veterans. COVID and Flu Vaccinations will be available all day. There will be music and gathering of comrades in honor of our surrounding veterans and so much more. For more details please call Sherry Arguello at 575-445-6049.
Charles Parson at Capulin Volcano National Monument
CAPULIN— This nationally exhibited sculptor, muralist, draftsman, installation-performance artist and educator will be in the park Sunday, Oct. 15 through Saturday, Nov. 18 developing on-site and dimensional drawings, along with informal conversations with visitors. There will be a meet and greet on Saturday, Oct. 28, 1 – 2:30 p.m. in the Visitor’s Center. In case of inclement weather phone 575-278-2201 or the Capulin website for reschedule information.
Raton High School Frito Pie and Bingo
RATON— The Class of 2024 presents Frito pie and bingo in the high school cafeteria Sunday, Oct. 29, from 12 – 3 p.m. $10 a ticket for Frito pie, $30 for 12 bingo games and $2 for dauber.
Trunk or Treat Contest
RATON— On Tuesday, Oct. 31, 3 – 4:30 p.m. there will be a Trunk or Treat contest at Phil Long Ford of Raton, 301 S. 2nd St. First place prize is $200, contact Shannon at 575-445-6904 to register.
Trick or Treat Street
RATON— Raton MainStreet presents Safe Trick or Treat Street on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 3:30 p.m. at Ripley Park. There will be a costume contest at Ripley Park then trick or treating at participating downtown business and wrap it up at the Elks Lodge for hot dogs and punch. Sponsored by Raton MainStreet, Raton Police Officer Association, Phil Long Ford and the Raton Elks Lodge.
OUT OF OUR WORLD
75th Anniversary of John Martin Reservoir
BENT COUNTY— The 75th anniversary of John Martin Dam/Reservoir. On Saturday, Oct. 21, 9:45 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. a full day with speeches from both state and agency representatives, food vendors, a cornhole and disc golf tournament, dam tours and a fishing derby for kids. We have a lot of information for the event on our Facebook page USACE John Martin.
