OUR WORLD
Spaghetti & Westerns Fest
TRINIDAD/RATON— Returning to Trinidad, Colorado and Raton, New Mexico for it’s third year! Join the Colexico Experience Spaghetti & Westerns Fest, a celebration of film, pasta, trains and cowboy culture that takes place in the “Rocky Mountain Land of Enchantment” on Friday, Oct. 13 and Saturday, Oct. 14. For a full list of events and more information visit www.colexicoexperience.com
HUERFANO
Huerfano County Coalition October Meeting
WALSENBURG— We hope to see you today, Thursday, Oct. 5, 12 p.m. at the Huerfano County Community Center, 928 Russell, Walsenburg. Join us to catch up with all the Fall events and news happening in your world.
Science: A Search for Trustworthy Answers
LA VETA— Presenting Science Seminars at La Veta Public Library. Science: A Search for Trustworthy Answers will be presented by Ed Donovan. How do we know that a new treatment works in health care? Does the new treatment result in more benefit than harm? Join us at the La Veta Library, 310 S. Main St. on Thursday, Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. to learn more!
Gardner Valley Falcons Fall Festival
GARDNER— Come one, come all community members to the Fall fest on Thursday, Oct. 5, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Gardner Valley School in Gardner. Dinner starts at 5 p.m. with karaoke, games and fun for the whole family. Join
SPBA Mixer and MoF Reception
WALSENBURG— On Thursday, Oct. 5, 5:30 p.m. there will be a special reception and mixer at Museum of Friends for our business community and leaders to explore the topics of Change in Rural America and downtown revitalization! Come network and enjoy this special and topical exhibit before it moves on to the next stop. Drinks and light snacks provided, free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Spanish Peaks Business Alliance and MoF.
Noxious weed workshop
WALSENBURG— The Upper Huerfano Conservation District in cooperation with the NRCS, CSU Extension and Huerfano County Noxious Weed Department will be holding a noxious weed workshop and weed walk on Friday, Oct. 6, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Huerfano County Community Center, 928 Russell in Walsenburg. Topics include: species ID, overview of control options & services available to landowners. Free lunch and educational materials will be provided. Space is Limited-RSVP by calling: 719-989-1353 or email: cbryant@huerfano.us
Kick off Oktoberfest at the Peaks!
LA VETA—Caption Reid will be kicking off the festival with a Friday, Oct. 6 concert at 5 p.m. at the Grandote Clubhouse. Come enjoy the music and all-you-can-eat buffet for $20. www.playgrandote.com. 719-999-2006
Oktoberfest
LA VETA— Check out Main Street La Veta on Saturday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. for their annual Oktoberfest. Vendor booths, great food, kids activities and fun. Proceeds to benefit the Candy Coco Memorial Student fund and helping people throughout our community. For more information visit www.LaVetaOktoberfest.org. Check out the beer garden too, presented by Mountain Merman Brewery.
Fall Colors at Cuchara Mountain Disc Golf Tournament
CUCHARA— The 2023 Fall Colors Disc Golf Tournament presented by Bachman & Associates is a PDGA C-tier sanctioned tournament and part of the Competition Endowment Program to support the non-profit that maintains Cuchara Mountain Park. Plus aspen leaves will be at peak colors this weekend. Lots of fun for a great cause on Saturday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m. To register visit www.DiscGolfScene.com
Blood Drive
WALSENBURG— The American Legion sponsored Blood Drive will be on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Huerfano County Community Center in Walsenburg.
American Legion Post 16 Meeting
WALSENBURG— The Brian T. Chiquette Post 16 of The American Legion will have their monthly meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 6 p.m. at the Walsenburg Housing Authority Office, 220 Russell Ave. in Walsenburg. All Veterans are invited and encouraged to attend the meeting. We will be discussing future activities within Huerfano County. If you have any questions, please call Dave Rogers 719-738-9965.
LVPL Movie matinee
LA VETA— The La Veta Public Library movie matinee for October will feature Academy Award winner Robert DeNiro in the hilarious comedy “About My Father”. You won’t want to miss the fun as cultures collide and laughs abound and the true meaning of family is discovered. Thursday, Oct. 12, at 2 p.m. with free refreshments.
Trivia with La Veta Library
LA VETA— Join La Veta Public Library at Mountain Merman Brewing Company 220 S. Main on Thursday, Oct. 12, 6 p.m. for a night of You Can’t Study 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
Post-Spring Fire Talk – Five Years Later
LA VETA— Join La Veta Trails at La Veta Mercantile, 300 S. Main St., La Veta, on Thursday, Oct. 12, 6 p.m. for a Post-Spring Fire Talk – Five Years Later. Manuel Molles, Derek Sokoloski, and Mary Anne Nelson will present an update on ecosystem recovery five years after the Spring Fire. This talk is a follow-up to their discussions in 2018 and 2019 and will focus on ecosystem recovery across the Spring Fire burn scar along gradients of fire severity, including soil properties and regrowth and survival of herbaceous plants, shrubs, and trees. Fire mitigation, flooding, erosion, and altered hydrology will also be discussed. Manuel is a Professor Emeritus at the University of New Mexico, Derek is the Southeast Area Manager of the Colorado State Forest Service, and Mary Anne is a Professor Emerita at the University of New Mexico. If you have questions, contact Judy Fisher at judywfisher8@gmail.com.
Fall Craft Festival
WALSENBURG— Come to Huerfano Nursery and Garden, 704 Walsen Ave in Walsenburg, on Friday Oct. 13, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 14, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. You’ll find local artists selling mosaics, yard art, home décor, jewelry, wildlife photography, and more! It’s a great time to stock up on one-of-a-kind holiday gifts all the while supporting our locals. Decorative pumpkins will also be available, as well as pumpkin carving for kids! Mark your calendars: it’s an event you won’t want to miss!
SPLD Presents Flicks at the Library
WALSENBURG— Friday, Oct. 13, 1:30pm. It’s back! Spanish Peaks Library in Walsenburg will once again be showing movies in our meeting room with FREE popcorn! This month we will be showing Hocus Pocus, starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy as 3 witches seeking immortality and 3 teens who aim to stop them. Don’t miss the fun!
Fall Colors Concert
CUCHARA— We are excited to announce our first Fall Colors Concert on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 4 p.m. We have a great lineup including the headliners and Southern Colorado hottest party band, the The Martini Shot along with the great Mason Davis and the Colorado Double Barrel Band. Of course, all proceeds benefit our work at Cuchara Mountain Park. Don’t miss it!
St. Mary’s Fall Festival
WALSENBURG— St. Mary Catholic Church in Walsenburg will celebrate its 2023 Fall Festival in Msgr. Delaney Hall, 121 E. 7th, on Sunday, Oct. 15 after the 10:30 Mass. Festivities will begin with a full spaghetti & meatball dinner, including garlic bread, salad, dessert and drink, from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for kids 2 to 10. From 2 to 3:30 p.m., bid in on the “Purse Auction”, featuring treat-filled bags ranging from tool boxes to designer handbags. At 3:45, they’ll announce the winners of the Cash Raffle with $500, $300, and $100 prizes. Call 719-989-0969 to buy tickets. $2 each or 3 for $5. From 4:00 to 5:00, play Fun-Time Bingo and win White Elephant prizes. All day, a Cake Walk, pumpkin painting, and sand-art activities will entertain the kids. Come enjoy a fall afternoon with your friends at St. Mary’s!
Huerfano County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
LA VETA— The Huerfano County Farm Bureau Board would like to invite you to attend the Huerfano County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. This is not limited to Farm Bureau members, but anyone is welcome who is interested in finding out more about the organization and its function. The meeting will be on Saturday, Oct. 21, 11:30 a.m. at the La Veta Community Center located at 131 E. Ryus Ave. Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m. followed by a lasagna lunch and homemade desserts provided by Huerfano County Farm Bureau. There will be speakers from the state office to give updates on programs. In addition, there will be door prizes throughout the afternoon. If you are interested in attending please call Nancy Coe at 719-225-0873 by October 13th for a reservation.
Walsenburg Eagles Ladies Aux meeting change
WALSENBURG— The Walsenburg Ladies Aux 1187, is having a meeting change from Friday Oct. 20 to Wed Oct 18 at 7 p.m. at the Eagles hall, 614 Main in Walsenburg.
LAS ANIMAS
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
Senior Days at Books & More Bookstore
TRINIDAD— Check out Senior Days at Books & More Bookstore in Trinidad on Friday, Oct. 6, 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 7, 10 – 3:30 p.m. Most items will be 50% off. For more information please call 719-846-8522.
Amplify Our Voices Art Show
TRINIDAD— Explore unique and artistic expressions of residents of The Legacy and the Trinidad Rehabilitation and Health Care Center on Friday, Oct. 6, 1 – 3 p.m. Featuring music by the Mount Carmel Youth Orchestra. Proudly sponsored by the Arts Council of Trinidad-First Friday Art Walk, SCCOG, The Legacy and Trinidad Rehabilitation and Heritage Center ans is held at 409 Benedicta Ave, Trinidad.
Second Annual Resonance Show
TRINIDAD— They’re gearing up over at A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art for our second annual Resonance show! This is their marquis fall opening and will feature over forty artists that will recreate photos from the A.R. Mitchell Museum archive in their own style. Mark your calendars for opening day on Friday, Oct. 6, 5 – 8 p.m. This art show is free to attend.
First Friday Art Walk
TRINIDAD— On Friday, Oct. 6, 5 – 8 p.m. visit participating galleries, creative spaces and businesses for their monthly First Friday Art Walk along Main St and Commercial St. The seasons are starting to turn, take advantage of weather while you still can.
Purgatoire River and Community Fall Cleanup Extravaganza
TRINIDAD—Join us Saturday, Oct. 7, 9 – 11:30 a.m. for the annual cleanup extravaganza! We’ll be cleaning up trash around the river and the community, and clearing overgrown vegetation and more improvements on the historic Trout Trail fishing access trail. All who show up get free breakfast burritos, a new orange cleanup vest, a new reusable grocery bag, and a free bear strap for your residential can to help keep bears and other wildlife out of your trash goodies! Plus free coupons for the Co-Op of Trinidad, free kids bikes giveaway, and more! Come join the party to clean up your community! Just bring yourself – all supplies and goodies provided! Please meet at Phil Long Toyota for check-in and registration between 8 – 9 a.m.
Community Engagement Luncheon
TRINIDAD— Join A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art in Trinidad on Saturday, Oct. 7, 12 – 2 p.m. to learn about the museum. Cody Kuehl will be speaking, there will be tours of the archives and the 3rd floor. Lunch will be provided, please RSVP on A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art’s Facebook page.
Banned Book Event at the Library
TRINIDAD— Book banning has been a hot topic in the past few years. Intellectual Freedom and The Right to Read have historically been the core foundation of public libraries. But libraries are only part of the story. The Trinidad Public Library invites all members of the community to come to the library and join in a discussion of this important topic. This event is on Saturday, Oct. 7, 1 – 2 p.m. in the library’s Community Room.
Philosophy Café
TRINIDAD— Philosophy Café will meet again remotely on Monday, Oct. 9, 5 to 6 p.m. Susanne van der Meer suggested the topic this time: Plant Intelligence. We will meet using Zoom Meeting, and you must register to join. To register visit https://bit.ly/3ZOyRnr.
Free Legal Assistance
TRINIDAD— The Carnegie Public Library in Trinidad is partnering with Colorado attorneys and Colorado Legal Services to offer free legal assistance on the second Tuesday of every month. Tuesday, Oct 10, 2 – 5 p.m. will be the next day for free legal assistance. Private conference with an attorney to discuss civil
matters only and open to all income levels. Come to the library to talk with an attorney via Zoom Meeting but please 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!
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 13, 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.
Flea Market
BONCARBO— On Saturday, Oct. 14, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Boncarbo Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will have a flea market at the fire station, 14589 CR 57.7 in Bon Carbo. For more information or reserve a $10 booth call 719-846-8538.
Fall Craft Fair
TRINIDAD— The Old School House, 2221 CR 74.1 (behind Big R) will be having their annual Fall Craft Fair on Saturday, Oct. 14, starting at 9 a.m. Local crafts, food, drinks and more!
Second Saturday Trail Work Days
TRINIDAD— Hoot! Hoot at the Wormhole! Support our local trails Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. All levels experience welcome! Tools and snacks provided, BYO water gloves and sunscreen. Tailgater to follow! For more info, contact Jenn Green 719-859-0379. trainidadtrailsalliance@gmail.com
Fall Festival
TRINIDAD— The Holy Trinity Academy, 200 church Street will be having their Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 14, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free entry, parking, face painting, and other activities. Everyone is welcome!
Open Mic for all Literary Souls
TRINIDAD— The Corazón de Trinidad Creative District Announces Second Saturdays – Open Mic for all Literary Souls.
The series is hosted by the Creative District on the Second Saturday of the month at The Commons at Space to Create, 218 West Main St. On Saturday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m. the evening will begin with a featured writer; the microphone then opens to all who would like to share their creative literary efforts. This event is free and open to the public.
Jack-O’-Lantern Carving
TRINIDAD— Tuesday, Oct. 17, 4:30 – 6 p.m. Bring your gourds or root vegetables and join the Trinidad History Museum for an evening of carving jack-o’-lanterns and learning about their eerie history! All tools will be provided, but for a cash or shelf-stable food donation, you can also carve one of the vegetables from Trinidad History Museum’s very own “pumpkin patch.” No tickets or reservations are required for this free spooky season event.
COLFAX
Sunrise on Capulin
CAPULIN— Take a hike with a ranger on the Rim Trail to view the sunrise on Saturday, Oct. 7, 5 a.m. Wear warm clothes and layers. Weather permitting. Reservations are required. Call 575.278.2201 to reserve your spot and find more information.
27th Annual Walk/Run for Domestic Violence Awareness
RATON— Join Alternatives to Violence 27th Annual Walk/Run on Saturday, Oct. 7, 9 a.m. at Ripley Park. Sponsored by Raton Professional Business Women, Raton Kiwanis and Alternatives to Violence.
New Mexico Northeast Regional Economic Development Summit
RATON— The New Mexico Northeast Regional Economic Development Summit will be held on Friday, Oct. 13. Check-in and networking at 9 a.m. then speakers and panels from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The summit will be held at the Raton Convention Center.
“Cross of Iron”Book review and signing
RATON— Join the Raton Museum on Friday, Oct. 13th at 6:30 p.m. for “Cross of Iron” book review and signing with author Nick Pappas. This is a tragic story of Dawson, New Mexico, and its twin mining disasters, in remembrance of October 1913 and February 1923.
Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing
CAPULIN—Partial solar eclipse viewing at Capulin Volcano National Monument Saturday, Oct. 14, most of the day at the visitor center. Come join rangers view a partial solar eclipse with a solar telescope. Solar eclipse glasses will be provided. Capulin Volcano National Monument is Located at 46 Volcano Hwy, Capulin.
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.
