2018 Fast Facts
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Advertisers Index<br />
Animals<br />
Rio Cucharas Veterinary - WB 47<br />
Los Huerfanos Animal Welfare -WB 45<br />
Antiques<br />
Green Elephant -WB 49<br />
Main St Antiques - WB 60<br />
Arts / Performing Arts<br />
La Veta School of Arts - LV 53<br />
Spanish Peaks Intern. Celtic Music Fest 54<br />
Automobile/RV - Sales/Repair<br />
A-1 Automatics -RD 71<br />
Birco RV Service Center - WB 64<br />
City Auto Parts - WB 27<br />
City Carriage - TD 59<br />
Daniels Towing - WB 55<br />
Fulton’s Used Cars - Pueblo 63<br />
JM Tire - WB- TD 73<br />
NV Paint & Body - TD 48<br />
Bank / Credit Union<br />
First National Bank of Trinidad<br />
(Walsenburg & Trinidad) 5<br />
International Bank - TD 49<br />
St. Mary Credit Union - WB 61<br />
Beauty / Barber / Spa<br />
Bombshells - TD 38<br />
Maria's Salon - WB 45<br />
Business / Service<br />
Acorn Gas - LV 20<br />
All That is Energy - TD 37<br />
BLDRS - TD 28<br />
Chad Lessar Excavation - LV 31<br />
Huerfano Mini Storage - WB 62<br />
Jim Sharpe - handyman work - WB 26<br />
J&M Solutions, home inspection - WB- TD 72<br />
JNP Construction - WB 29<br />
Leone Ready Mix -WB & TD 31<br />
Leone Sand & Gravel - WB & TD 31<br />
Linda’s Alterations & Dry Cleaning - TD 51<br />
Maverick Glass - TD 49<br />
Mountain Disposal Inc. WB- TD 66<br />
Ojo Springs Drilling - WB 29<br />
PAR Kings JewelersRepair - TD 52<br />
Peakview Self Storage - LV 26<br />
RAI Enterprises WB - TD 30<br />
Rob’s Gun Shop - AG 36<br />
Rye Septic Service TD - WB 35<br />
San Isabel Propane TD - WB 13<br />
Terra Firma Recycling - TD 44<br />
Trinidad Tech Shop TD 39<br />
Twin Enviro Services TD - WB 42<br />
Twin Peaks Plumbing TD 33<br />
Weber Water CO & NM 32<br />
Community Resources<br />
Huerfano County Information 34<br />
San Isabel Electric Association 8<br />
Dental<br />
Eagle Ridge Dentistry - WB 12<br />
New Image Advanced Dental - TD 14<br />
Scott Family Orthodontics Pueblo 13<br />
Education<br />
Goal Academy TD - WB 19<br />
Holy Trinity Academy TD 23<br />
Trinidad State Junior College - TD 18<br />
Grocery and more<br />
First Choice Market - WB Back Cover<br />
Ringo’s Markets - AG, Segundo 36<br />
Hunting/Guns<br />
Dan’s Processing - AG 59<br />
Rob’s Gun Shop - AG 36<br />
Insurance/Title<br />
DATCO Insurance CO TD - WB 20<br />
Dotter Title Escrow & Closing - WB - TD 63<br />
Griego Insurance Agency - TD 58<br />
State Farm TD 46
Lodging / RV<br />
Anchor Motel - WB 61<br />
Dakota Campgrounds - WB 64<br />
La Veta Inn - LV 23<br />
Medical/Health/Fitness<br />
Dr. William Beverly - Clinical Social Worker 12<br />
Digi Care TD 10<br />
Health Solutions WB TD Inside front facing<br />
Mariposa Rehabilitation Center TD 16<br />
Salud Family Health Center TD 12<br />
Sangre de Cristo Hospice TD- WB 15<br />
Spanish Peaks Regional Health Ctr - WB 11<br />
Star Drug - WB 17<br />
Soaring Eaglets Resource Center TD 16<br />
Valley Eye Care WB 9<br />
Holistic Health/Cannabis<br />
Bud Hut - WB 65<br />
Freedom Road - TD 39<br />
Highland Health<br />
Cannabis and Wellness Center -TD 69<br />
M&M Distributing, marijuana dispensary - TD 75<br />
THCU Trinidad Higher Calling U- TD 7<br />
Museum<br />
Francisco Fort Museum - LV 55<br />
Trinidad History Museum -TD 57<br />
Nursing Homes/Assisted Living<br />
Spanish Peaks Veterans<br />
Community Living Center - WB 11<br />
Real Estate / Title Companies<br />
Bachman & Associates, Inc.- LV Inside front cover<br />
Colorado Homestead Properties - AG Front page<br />
Dotter Title Escrow & Closing - WB - TD 63<br />
Rare West Properties LLC - LV 21<br />
Southern Colorado Realty, Kenton - TD 63<br />
Recreation<br />
Bear’s Den Miniature Golf - Cuchara 48<br />
Colorado Gators - Alamosa Inside back facing<br />
Pueblo Zoo - Pueblo 50<br />
Spanish Peaks Intern. Celtic Music Fest 54<br />
Advertisers Index<br />
Spanish Peaks <strong>Fast</strong> <strong>Facts</strong> Page 3<br />
Restaurants/Deli/Coffee/Pub<br />
Alpine Rose Cafe - WB 61<br />
Alys’ Restaurant & Catering - LV 59<br />
Buckets, Brew & BBQ -TD inside back cover<br />
Corine’s - WB 24<br />
Daily Perks Coffee - WB 64<br />
Deerprint Wine & Bistro - LV 67<br />
Georges Drive Inn - WB 22<br />
Max's Place - Colorado City 70<br />
Nana & Nano’s Deli & Pasta House - TD 24<br />
Redneck Grill -TD 68<br />
Paradise Coffee - LV 23<br />
Sun Bear Cafe AG 62<br />
Retail<br />
All That is Energy - TD 37<br />
Armida's Boutique & Stuff- WB 21<br />
Bear’s Den Gifts- Cuchara 48<br />
Books & More (Carnegie Library) TD 44<br />
Dakota Dukes Gifts & Apparel -Cuchara 56<br />
First Choice Market - WB back cover<br />
Grand Rental - TD 27<br />
Huerfano Nursery and Garden Center - WB 62<br />
Kay's Liquor - WB 66<br />
La Veta Liquors - LV 37<br />
Legends Flooring & Interior - WB 73<br />
Mountain Liquor & General Store - TD 51<br />
Purgatoire River Trading Co - TD 43<br />
Ringo’s Markets - AG, Segundo 36<br />
Trinidad Community Farmers Market - TD 72<br />
Willow Creek Gifts - Colorado City 62<br />
MAP of AREA 40-41<br />
WB - Walsenburg<br />
LV - La Veta<br />
TD - Trinidad<br />
AG- Aguilar<br />
The <strong>2018</strong> Spanish Peaks <strong>Fast</strong> <strong>Facts</strong>© fun facts were<br />
compiled by Huerfano County historian Nancy Christofferson.<br />
The World Journal is grateful for her expertise<br />
and knowledge.
Page 4 Spanish Peaks <strong>Fast</strong> <strong>Facts</strong><br />
EMERGENCY HEALTH SCHOOLS GOV’T GOV’T ARTS<br />
RECREATION<br />
ANIMALS<br />
LIBRARIES ORGANIZATIONS<br />
Table of Contents<br />
Police/Sheriff 6<br />
Fire Departments 6-8<br />
Utilities- 8-10<br />
Health Services 10-18<br />
Assisted Living 18<br />
Schools 18-23<br />
Court System 24<br />
Voter Registration 25<br />
Post Offices 25<br />
Motor Vehicles 25<br />
Local Government 25-43<br />
Council of Governments<br />
Public Transportation 25-26<br />
Huerfano County Government 26-28<br />
Walsenburg Government 28-29<br />
La Veta Government 29<br />
Regular government meetings and board meetings 29-32<br />
Las Animas County Government 34-37<br />
Trinidad Government 37-38<br />
Two-Page Map 40-41<br />
Business Licenses/Special Events Permits 38<br />
Building Inspector/Permits/Contractor Licenses 38-42<br />
State/Federal Government 42<br />
Political Parties 42-44<br />
Recycling/Disposal 44<br />
Libraries 44-45<br />
Animal and Pet Services 45-46<br />
Recreation 46-53<br />
Public Parks 46-50<br />
Colorado State Parks/National Forests 50-51<br />
Adult Recreation Leagues and Fitness 51-51<br />
Golf Courses 52<br />
Tourist Information 52-53<br />
Visual Arts 53-54<br />
Performing Arts 54<br />
Museums 55-58<br />
Cemeteries 58<br />
Youth Organizations 58-60<br />
Churches 60-66<br />
Other Community Resources 66-69<br />
Clubs and Organizations 69-75<br />
Spanish Peaks <strong>Fast</strong> <strong>Facts</strong> ©<strong>2018</strong>. Copyright ADO, LLC. Reproduction in any part is prohibited<br />
without publisher’s express written permission. Published by the World Journal, 508 Main Street,<br />
P.O. Box 346, Walsenburg, CO 81089. www.worldjournalnewspaper.com. (719) 738-1415 office, (719)738-1425 fax.<br />
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Page 6 Spanish Peaks <strong>Fast</strong> <strong>Facts</strong><br />
EMERGENCY<br />
Police/Sheriff<br />
Huerfano County<br />
Sheriff’s Office<br />
500 S. Albert Ave., Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-1600<br />
Emergency: 911<br />
Dispatch Center: 911<br />
Non Emergency: 719-738-1044<br />
Huerfano County Jail<br />
500 S. Albert Ave. Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-1740<br />
La Veta Town Marshal Harold Willburn<br />
Deputy Marshal Jim Chamberlain<br />
111 W. Moore Ave., La Veta<br />
(719) 742-3344<br />
Emergency: 911<br />
Office hours: call dispatch 719-738-1044<br />
Las Animas County<br />
Sheriff’s Office<br />
Derek Navarette, Sheriff<br />
2309 E. Main Street,<br />
Garcia Justice Center, Trinidad, CO 81082<br />
719-846-2211<br />
Office hours: 8am-4pm<br />
Emergency: 911<br />
Trinidad Police Department<br />
160 East 1st St.<br />
Trinidad, CO 81082<br />
719-846-2993<br />
Emergency: 911<br />
Report crimes anonymously<br />
719-845-TIPS (8477)<br />
Trinidad NON-emergency dispatch<br />
719-846-4441<br />
Aguilar Marshal,<br />
101 N. Romero St.<br />
719-846-2211 or Cell: 719-859-0878<br />
aguilarmarshal01@gmail.com<br />
Colorado State Patrol<br />
Pueblo Dispatch 719-544-2424<br />
Fire Departments<br />
Huerfano County Fire Protection District<br />
310 Main, Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-1877<br />
Emergency: 911<br />
La Veta Fire Protection District<br />
111 S. Main, La Veta<br />
(719) 742-3656<br />
Emergency: 911<br />
lavetafire.org<br />
La Veta Fire Protection District Auxiliary.<br />
P.O. Box 813 La Veta, CO 81055<br />
719 -742-0241<br />
A registered Colorado Non-profit organized<br />
for the charitable purposes of supporting the<br />
La Veta Fire Protection District.<br />
The Auxiliary’s mission is to provide support<br />
to the district’s fire and EMS units, fundraising,<br />
and educational community support.<br />
Meets the 3rd Monday of each month at La Veta<br />
Library. New members welcome. For<br />
information, call Michele Appel at 742-0241<br />
Upper Huerfano Fire Protection District<br />
25396 Hwy 69, Gardner<br />
(719) 746-0140<br />
Emergency: 911<br />
Las Animas County<br />
In the event of fire, call 911<br />
Trinidad Fire Department<br />
1605 Santa Fe Trail, Trinidad<br />
Fire Chief Tim Howard<br />
719-846-8664<br />
Fishers Peak Fire Protection District<br />
8161 CR 69, Trinidad<br />
(719) 846-6077<br />
fisherspeakfire.com<br />
Bon Carbo Fire Department<br />
14589 CR 57.7, Boncarbo, CO 81024<br />
(719) 846-2399<br />
spbsfpd.org<br />
There is perhaps no place in the United States<br />
of the same population as Walsenburg where<br />
so much and such a diversity of foreign speech<br />
is heard as in this small town. Many who<br />
speak English principally speak a tainted<br />
idiom. The Italian is perhaps more generally<br />
heard on our streets than any other foreign<br />
tongue, and Slavonian is frequently heard during<br />
the last few years.<br />
September 1902 Walsenburg World<br />
Aguilar Station<br />
Spanish Peaks Bon Carbo<br />
Fire Protection District,<br />
121 Main, Aguilar, CO 81020<br />
719-941-4107<br />
spbcfpd.org<br />
Stonewall Fire Protection District<br />
16200 CR 31.9, Weston, CO 81091<br />
719-868-2249<br />
stonewallfire.us
Page 8 Spanish Peaks <strong>Fast</strong> <strong>Facts</strong><br />
Hoehne Fire Department<br />
County Road 40.7<br />
Hoehne 81046<br />
719-680-1400<br />
EMERGENCY<br />
Utilities<br />
Electric<br />
San Isabel Electric Association<br />
Office hours: 8-5, M-F<br />
www.siea.com<br />
Walsenburg office<br />
122 W. Sixth, Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-1401 or<br />
Toll Free 1-800-279-7432<br />
Trinidad office<br />
1930 E Main St, Trinidad<br />
(719) 846-2287<br />
Telephone<br />
CenturyLink<br />
Local, Long Distance, Wireless,<br />
High Speed Internet, Digital TV<br />
1-800-244-1111<br />
Order products/services<br />
1-866-642-0444<br />
Technical support 1-877-348-9007<br />
https://qwest.centurylink.com<br />
Charter<br />
Phone, TV, Internet<br />
Business and Residential<br />
866-251-6833<br />
charter.com/optimum<br />
SECOM<br />
Internet, Phone, Data<br />
Business and Residential<br />
888-925-7695<br />
www.secom.net<br />
All Repairs 719-489-3030<br />
Natural Gas / Propane<br />
City of Walsenburg<br />
719-738-1141<br />
City of Trinidad gas department<br />
719-846-2563<br />
Water<br />
Walsenburg Utilities<br />
525 S. Albert Ave., Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-1240<br />
Hours: M-Th 8:00 - 4:30 Friday 9:00 - 4:30<br />
Stephanie Barr, Utility Billing<br />
719-695-1048 sbarr@cityofwalsenburg.com
Spanish Peaks <strong>Fast</strong> <strong>Facts</strong> Page 7
Page 10 Spanish Peaks <strong>Fast</strong> <strong>Facts</strong><br />
EMERGENCY<br />
HEALTH<br />
Town of La Veta<br />
111 W. Moore Ave., La Veta<br />
(719) 742-3631<br />
Office hours: 8 - 5 M-F<br />
www.townoflaveta-co.gov<br />
Cuchara Sanitation and Water District<br />
16925 Hwy 12<br />
917-742-3108<br />
Navajo Western Water District<br />
705 Navajo, Walsenburg, CO 81089<br />
719-738-3130<br />
City of Trinidad Utilities<br />
135 N. Animas St, Trinidad<br />
719-846-2266<br />
Aguilar Town Hall<br />
101 W. Main St.<br />
719-941-4360<br />
Health Services<br />
Huerfano County Health<br />
Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center<br />
23500 U.S. Hwy 160, Walsenburg<br />
Emergency Services, Medical/<br />
Surgical Hospital<br />
(719) 738-5100 www.sprhc.org<br />
Huerfano Ambulance Building<br />
Sherry Mann, director<br />
326 Main Street<br />
Walsenburg<br />
719-738-3000 x350<br />
Emergency 911<br />
Health Department<br />
119 E. 5th St., Walsenburg<br />
Offering: Immunizations,<br />
WIC, Vital Statistics<br />
(719) 738-2650<br />
Office hours: 8-4:30 M-F<br />
Sangre de Cristo Hospice<br />
Huerfano County<br />
129 Kansas Ave. Suite #1<br />
Walsenburg, CO 81089<br />
719-738-2588<br />
Mountain Creek Home Health<br />
Skilled Nurses, Home Health Aides,<br />
Physical Therapy, Occupational<br />
Therapy and Speech Therapy.<br />
601 S Albert St, Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-5707 mchhealth@qwest.net<br />
While trying a new motor cycle, Mr. Joe Ball,<br />
electrician at the Walsen mine, sustained a<br />
severe fracture of the hip bone by being<br />
thrown from his wheel near the town lake.<br />
August 1911 Walsenburg World
Page 12 Spanish Peaks <strong>Fast</strong> <strong>Facts</strong><br />
HEALTH<br />
Health Solutions (Behavioral Health)<br />
Offering outpatient treatment.<br />
926 Russell, Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-2386<br />
www.health.solutions<br />
Office hours: M-F 8-5<br />
see ad page 1<br />
Spanish Peaks Outreach Clinic<br />
(Women and Family Health Services)<br />
Deb Channel-manager,<br />
dchannel@sprhc.org<br />
129 Kansas Ave., Walsenburg<br />
Many services provided at no or low cost.<br />
(719) 738-5200<br />
Office hours: M-TH 9-5, F 9-4<br />
AA/NA meetings<br />
Church of Christ, 400 Walsen Ave.<br />
(Across from library)<br />
M, T, W, Th, 7 to 8 pm<br />
CA Meetings,<br />
Soldiers of Hope<br />
Alpine Rose Cafe, 522 Main St.<br />
T, F 7-8pm
HEALTH
Page 16 Spanish Peaks <strong>Fast</strong> <strong>Facts</strong><br />
HEALTH<br />
Fitness in Huerfano County<br />
Two Peaks Fitness<br />
216 S. Main, La Veta 719-742-3555<br />
Full fitness center and participating<br />
SilverSneakers facility. Daily monthly,<br />
and annual memberships - no contracts or<br />
initiation fees. Classes included with<br />
membership. www.twopeaksfitness.org<br />
Washington Underground<br />
Community Recreation Center<br />
201 E. 5th, Lower level, Walsenburg<br />
Gym, cardiac, weight, yoga, classes<br />
719- 738-9890<br />
Las Animas County Health<br />
Mt. San Rafael Hospital<br />
410 Benedicta Ave.<br />
Trinidad, CO 81082<br />
719-846-9213<br />
www.msrhc.org<br />
Trinidad Ambulance District<br />
939 Robinson Ave., Trinidad<br />
719-846-6886<br />
www.tadems.com<br />
Emergency 911
Las Animas- Huerfano County<br />
District Health Dept<br />
412 Benedicta Ave.<br />
Trinidad, CO 81082<br />
719-846-2213<br />
Fax: 719-846-4472<br />
www.la-h-health.org<br />
Sangre de Cristo Hospice<br />
Las Animas County<br />
1502 East Main St.<br />
Trinidad, CO 81082<br />
719-846-3060<br />
see ad page 15<br />
Mountain Creek Home Health<br />
Skilled Nurses, Home Health Aides,<br />
Physical Therapy, Occupational<br />
Therapy and Speech Therapy.<br />
910 East Main, Trinidad<br />
(719) 846-2030 mchhealth@qwest.net<br />
Mt. Carmel Wellness<br />
& Community Center<br />
911 Robinson Ave., Trinidad<br />
(719) 845-4800<br />
Office hours: M-F 8-5pm<br />
www.MtCarmelCenter.org<br />
Salud Family Health Centers at Mt.<br />
Carmel Wellness and Community Center<br />
Spanish Peaks <strong>Fast</strong> <strong>Facts</strong> Page 17<br />
911 Robinson Ave., Trinidad<br />
719-422-8800<br />
M-F 7am to 7pm<br />
saludclinic.org<br />
Health Solutions, Behavioral Health<br />
417 S. Indiana, Trinidad<br />
719-846-4416<br />
911 Robinson, Trinidad<br />
719-846-8704<br />
24 Hour Crisis and Emergency Services<br />
1310 Chinook Lane, Pueblo, CO 81001<br />
See ad page 3<br />
William T. Beverly, PhD, LCSW LSSW<br />
Licensed Clinical Social Worker<br />
(Colorado, Virginia and Texas)<br />
Licensed School Social Worker, (CO)<br />
nepeht@gmail.com<br />
149 East Main St., Trinidad<br />
100 West 4th St., Walsenburg<br />
739 First Avenue, Monte Vista<br />
Sacred Heart Parish Center,<br />
Corner of 3rd and Edison, in Alamosa<br />
719-671-7793<br />
see ad page 12<br />
Trinidad Alano Club<br />
AA, NA, and Alanon recovery meetings<br />
120 West Kansas, Trinidad<br />
Every day, hours vary.<br />
HEALTH
Page 18 Spanish Peaks <strong>Fast</strong> <strong>Facts</strong><br />
HEALTH<br />
SCHOOLS<br />
Fitness in Las Animas County<br />
Coach John Gagliardi Sports Complex &<br />
Trinidad Community Center<br />
1309 Beshoar Avenue<br />
Trinidad, CO 81082<br />
(719)-846-2675<br />
Includes the Trinidad Community Center,<br />
the Family Aquatic Center, the Trinidad<br />
Skate Park and Southside Baseball Park<br />
Community Center Hours<br />
Mon - Thur 10am to 10 pm in the winter<br />
Mon – Thurs 10 am to 9 pm in the summer<br />
Fri, Sat and Sun 10am to 6pm year round<br />
Assisted Living<br />
Spanish Peaks Veterans Community<br />
Living Center<br />
23500 U.S. Hwy 160, Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-5100<br />
Trinidad Inn Nursing Home<br />
409 Benedicta Ave, Trinidad<br />
(719) 846-9291<br />
SCCOG in home care services<br />
928 Russell Ave., Walsenburg<br />
719-738-2205<br />
300 S. Bonaventure Ave., Trinidad<br />
719-845-1133<br />
Schools<br />
Huerfano County Schools<br />
Re-1: Walsenburg & Gardner<br />
Administrative office:<br />
201 E. 5th St., Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-1520 fax (719) 738-3148<br />
Information Technology 719-738-1899<br />
district@huerfano.k12.co.us<br />
Peakview School, K-8<br />
375 W. Pine St., Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-2190 (719) 738-5746 fax<br />
peakview@huerfano.k12.co.us<br />
John Mall High School<br />
355 W. Pine St, Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-1610 fax (719) 738-2541<br />
johnmall@huerfano.k12.co.us<br />
huerfano@huerfano.k12.co.us/johnmall/<br />
Gardner School, K-8<br />
PO Box 191, Gardner CO 81040<br />
(719) 746-2446 fax (719) 746-2066<br />
gardner@huerfano.k12.co.us<br />
huerfano@huerfano.k12.co.us/gardner/<br />
Huerfano and Las Animas county<br />
residents get 20% off tuition*<br />
*Learn Local Scholarship: must take at least 15 credit<br />
hours and reside in Huerfano or Las Animas counties.<br />
Learn more at www.trinidadstate.edu<br />
or call 1-800-621-TSJC<br />
Trinidad State • 600 Prospect St., Trinidad, CO
Spanish Peaks <strong>Fast</strong> <strong>Facts</strong> Page 19<br />
HEALTH SCHOOLS
Page 20 Spanish Peaks <strong>Fast</strong> <strong>Facts</strong><br />
RE-1 Bus Garage<br />
100 West Elm, Walsenburg<br />
738-1330<br />
Transportation Director, Gary Vigil<br />
Head Start at Peakview School,<br />
3-5 year olds<br />
375 W. Pine, Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-1038<br />
SCHOOLS<br />
BOCES, Board of Cooperative<br />
Educational Services<br />
201 East 5th, Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-1701<br />
RE-2: La Veta<br />
District Office<br />
719-742-3662 Fax 719-742-3959 or 5799<br />
126 East Garland St.<br />
PO Box 85, La Veta, CO 81055<br />
Office extensions: Dial 742-3662, then<br />
Supt/Principal, Bree Lessar X6416<br />
Sue Smith, Secretary<br />
X6417<br />
Assistant Principal, Suzanne Pierce X6440<br />
Student services, Rick Sciacca X6421<br />
Business Manager, Toni Brgoch X6411<br />
Transp/Grant Adm. Gaye Davis X6413<br />
Facilities Director, Mike Zanolini X6422<br />
Emergency after hours contact:<br />
719-742-5184 or 719-989-1301<br />
719-742-5167 or 719-250-9175<br />
www.laveta.k12.co.us/
Spanish Peaks <strong>Fast</strong> <strong>Facts</strong> Page 21<br />
Private Schools<br />
Goal Academy<br />
Sangre de Cristo Center for Youth<br />
513 Main St. Walsenburg<br />
Chevelle Claflin, Administrative Assistant<br />
cl.claflin@goalac.org<br />
719-639-0928<br />
Las Animas County Schools<br />
Aguilar Schools<br />
420 N.Balsam St. (P.O. Box 567)<br />
Aguilar, CO 810270<br />
Superintendent/Principal,<br />
Dr. Stacy Houser<br />
719-941-4188<br />
aguilarschools.org<br />
SCHOOLS<br />
Hoehne School District #3<br />
19851 CR 75 1/10, Hoehne<br />
719-846-4457<br />
The Aguilar Hula Hoop Contest was won by<br />
11-year-old Vickie Marie Gioga out of approximately<br />
75 participants.<br />
October 1958 Huerfano World
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Primero School District #2<br />
20200 Hwy 12, Weston<br />
719-868-2715<br />
teast@primeroschool.com<br />
primeroschool.org<br />
Trinidad School District 1<br />
Administration Offices<br />
612 Park Street,<br />
P.O. Box 760<br />
Trinidad CO, 81082<br />
Phone: (719) 846-3324<br />
Fax: (719) 846-2957<br />
tsd.org<br />
SCHOOLS<br />
Eckhart Elementary (1st Grade)<br />
1021 Pierce<br />
Trinidad CO, 81082<br />
Phone: (719) 846-6995<br />
Fax: (719) 846-2775<br />
Fisher’s Peak Elementary School (2nd, 3rd)<br />
900 Moores Canyon Road<br />
Trinidad CO, 81082<br />
Phone: (719) 846-2513, 846-2515<br />
Fax: (719) 846-2519<br />
Trinidad Middle School<br />
607 Miner Drive<br />
Trinidad CO, 81082<br />
Phone: (719) 846-4411<br />
Fax: (719) 846-4740
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Trinidad High School<br />
816 West Street<br />
Trinidad CO, 81082<br />
Phone: (719) 846-2971<br />
Fax: (719) 846-7488<br />
Private Schools<br />
Holy Trinity Academy<br />
600 Prospect, Campus Box 208<br />
Trinidad, CO 81082<br />
719-846-4522<br />
officehta@gmail.com<br />
trinidadsbestschool.com<br />
Goal Academy<br />
326 North Commercial St. Suite 20<br />
Chevelle Claflin, Administrative Assistant<br />
cl.claflin@goalac.org<br />
719-639-0928<br />
Grace Christian School<br />
1001 Obregon Trail<br />
Trinidad, CO 81082<br />
719-846-6133<br />
SCHOOLS<br />
Don Felipe Baca, a wealthy and liberal citizen<br />
of Trinidad, is erecting in that place, at his<br />
own expense, a large building to be used for<br />
a Convent.<br />
December 1868 Pueblo Chieftain
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GOV’T GOV’T<br />
Court System<br />
Clerk of Combined Courts, Huerfano Co.<br />
(719) 738-1040 fax (719) 738-1267<br />
401 Main St. Room 304 Walsenburg<br />
Clerk of Combined Courts, Las Animas Co.<br />
719-846-3316<br />
200 East First Street, Room 304, Trinidad<br />
3rd Judicial District, District Attorney<br />
Henry Solano<br />
Las Animas County Courthouse<br />
200 E. 1st St., Room 304, Trinidad, or<br />
323 Main St., Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-1510 ( 719) 846-9224<br />
Office Hours: 8-4, M-F<br />
Huerfano / Las Animas County<br />
State Public Defender’s Office<br />
719-846-9278<br />
3rd Judicial District Court Chief Judge<br />
Claude W. Appel<br />
3rd Judicial District<br />
Huerfano County Courthouse<br />
401 Main Street, Suite 304, Walsenburg<br />
719-738-1040<br />
Third Judicial District Judge<br />
Leslie J. Gerbracht<br />
200 East 1st St. Room 304<br />
Trinidad, CO 81082<br />
(719) 846-3316<br />
Huerfano County Judge<br />
John “Clay” McKisson<br />
719-738-1040<br />
La Veta Municipal Court<br />
Judge Rob Saint Peter<br />
Laurie Irwin, 719-742-3631<br />
Trinidad Municipal Court<br />
Judge Pamela Nelson<br />
135 N Animas St., PO Box 880, Trinidad<br />
719-846-9843 x 125<br />
Walsenburg Municipal Court<br />
Judge Joel Schultz<br />
525 S. Albert Ave, Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-1048<br />
In 1870 Judge Henry Daigre paid $1,000 to<br />
build a road, using no bridges, connecting the<br />
Cucharas and Purgatory valleys via Cucharas<br />
Pass.<br />
March 1883 Huerfano Herald
Voter Registration<br />
Huerfano County<br />
Clerk and Recorder, Nancy Cruz<br />
Huerfano County Courthouse,<br />
401 Main Street,Suite 204, Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-3000, opt 3 fax: 719-738-2000<br />
Office hours: 8-4, M-F<br />
www.huerfano.us<br />
Las Animas County<br />
Clerk and Recorder, “Peach” Vigil<br />
Las Animas County Courthouse,<br />
1st & Maple Street Rm. 205, Trinidad<br />
719-846-3314<br />
Voter registration requirements:<br />
- must be U.S. citizen<br />
- must be Colorado resident<br />
- must be 18 years of age<br />
Please bring along:<br />
- valid Colorado Driver’s<br />
license number, or<br />
- valid Dept. of Revenue ID number<br />
- at least the last four digits of<br />
your Social Security number<br />
Post Offices<br />
Huerfano County Post Offices<br />
Walsenburg<br />
204 E. 6th St<br />
Walsenburg, CO 81089<br />
(719) 738-6093<br />
La Veta<br />
117 E. Ryus Ave.<br />
La Veta, CO 81055<br />
(719) 742-3733<br />
Gardner<br />
24962 St. Hwy 69<br />
Gardner, CO 81040<br />
(719) 746-2925<br />
Las Animas County Post Offices<br />
Trinidad<br />
301 E Main St,<br />
Trinidad, CO 81082<br />
(719) 845-0369<br />
Aguilar<br />
106 E. Main St,<br />
Aguilar, CO 81020<br />
(719) 941-4233<br />
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Boncarbo<br />
25890 CR 30.1,<br />
Boncarbo, CO 81024<br />
(719) 845-8430<br />
Hoehne<br />
42607 County Road 40.6,<br />
Hoehne, CO 81046<br />
(719) 846-4821<br />
Weston<br />
16900 State Highway 12,<br />
Weston, CO 81091<br />
(719) 868-2236<br />
Spanish Peaks area zip codes<br />
Aguilar 81020<br />
Boncarbo 81024<br />
Branson<br />
Colorado City<br />
81027<br />
81019<br />
Gardner 81040<br />
Hoehne 81046<br />
Kim 81049<br />
La Veta, Cuchara 81055<br />
Model 81059<br />
Rye 81069<br />
Stonewall, Weston 81091<br />
Trinchera 81081<br />
Trinidad 81082<br />
Walsenburg 81089<br />
Westcliffe 81252<br />
Motor Vehicles<br />
Driver License Offices<br />
Trinidad<br />
Las Animas County Courthouse<br />
200 East 1st St<br />
Trinidad, CO 81082<br />
(719) 846-4348<br />
Office hours: M-T-W 8-4:30<br />
Pueblo<br />
827 W. 4th St<br />
Pueblo, CO 81003<br />
(719) 543-5164<br />
Office hours: M-F 8-5<br />
Please bring with you:<br />
- birth certificate and at least one other<br />
form of ID (Passport, State ID, Military ID)<br />
Local Government<br />
Council of Governments (COG)<br />
South Central Council of Governments<br />
Works with local entities in Huerfano<br />
and Las Animas counties in offering<br />
grant assistance, senior services, and<br />
community need programs.<br />
GOV’T GOV’T
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GOV’T<br />
928 Russell Ave., Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-2205 Fax: (719) 738-6898<br />
300 S. Bonaventure Ave., Trinidad<br />
719-845-1133, X 217 Fax: 719-845-1130<br />
COG Public Transportation<br />
Aaron Lopez, Transit Director<br />
alopez@sccog.net<br />
Walsenburg RIDELINE: (719) 738-1182<br />
www.sccog.net<br />
Trinidad RIDELINE: (719) 845-1127<br />
8 am - 4:30 pm; (Call at least 24 hrs. in<br />
advance to schedule a local ride; 48 hrs.<br />
for Pueblo or Raton.)<br />
Government in Huerfano<br />
County<br />
County Commissioners<br />
Gerald Cisneros<br />
Ray Garcia<br />
Max Vezzani<br />
Meet every Tuesday, 10 am at<br />
Huerfano County Courthouse<br />
401 Main Street, Suite 201, Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-3000, opt 200 Fax: (719) 738-3996<br />
www.huerfano.us<br />
County Administrator, John Galusha<br />
Huerfano County County Courthouse<br />
401 Main Street, Walsenburg<br />
John Galusha (719) 738-3000 X110<br />
john@huerfano.us<br />
Huerfano County Atty, Garrett Sheldon<br />
(719) 738-2370<br />
Office Hours: 8-4, M-F<br />
Assessor, Elisha Meadows<br />
(719) 738-3000, X231<br />
assessor@huerfano.us<br />
Clerk and Recorder, Nancy Cruz<br />
(719) 738-3000 X220<br />
Administration / Finance Office<br />
(719) 738-3000 X210<br />
Treasurer, Debra Reynolds<br />
(719) 738-1280 X 240 Fax: 719-738-3995<br />
cotreas@huerfano.us<br />
Coroner, Vonnie Maier-Valdez<br />
(719) 738-2725<br />
GIS Director/IT Manager/<br />
Emergency Manager, Larry Sanders<br />
(719) 738-1537
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GOV’T
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County Building Inspector, Terry Sandoval<br />
(719) 738-3000 X103<br />
Road & Bridge Dept., Melanie Bounds<br />
Huerfano County Courthouse,<br />
401 Main Street, Suite 105, Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-3000 X105<br />
mbounds@huerfano.us<br />
Social Services, Director<br />
Sheila Hudson-Macchietto<br />
121 W. 6th St.<br />
Walsenburg, CO 81089<br />
(719) 738-2810<br />
M-F 8:00am - 4:00pm - No holidays<br />
Huerfano County<br />
Oil & Gas Development Info<br />
Local Government Designee<br />
Dale Lyons, PO Box 215,<br />
Gardner, CO 81040<br />
(719) 738-3000 X107<br />
lgd@huerfano.us<br />
Because of the dangerous lack of water in the<br />
city’s reservoirs at La Veta and the lower lake,<br />
the Walsenburg City Council resolved that irrigation<br />
of lawns must stop altogether.<br />
July 1934 Walsenburg World-Independent<br />
Walsenburg Government<br />
Walsenburg City Council<br />
Meets first and third Tuesdays of each<br />
month, 6 pm at Walsenburg City Hall<br />
525 S. Albert Ave, Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-1048<br />
www.cityofwalsenburg.com<br />
Mayor James Eccher 719-695-1032<br />
mayor@cityofwalsenburg.com<br />
Council: Clint Boehler, Greg Daniels,<br />
Dennis Hoyt, Charlie Montoya, Dennis<br />
Hoyt, Charlie Montoya, James Hudgens<br />
Contact: britt@cityofwalsenburg.com<br />
City front desk personnel<br />
Stephanie Barr 719-695-1048<br />
Debbie Barnes 719-695-1033<br />
Tabitha Walters 719-695-1035<br />
Walsenburg City Administrator,<br />
James Toth 719-695-1030<br />
jtoth@cityofwalsenburg.com<br />
Finance Director<br />
Mark Ellis 719-695-1036<br />
mellis@cityofwalsenburg.com
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Walsenburg City Clerk<br />
Veronica Vigil 719-695-1031<br />
vvigil@cityofwalsenburg.com<br />
Deputy clerk Wanda Britt<br />
wbritt@cityofwalsenburg.com<br />
Water Department<br />
David Harriman 719-695-1039, 1040<br />
Walsenburg Gas Shop<br />
Art Ortiz 719-738-0517<br />
Hazardous Material Inspector<br />
Jay Davis 719-695-1041 Cell: 719-989-8027<br />
Walsenburg Building Inspector<br />
Rick Dunn 719-738-2341<br />
rdunn@cityofwalsenburg.com<br />
Water Department<br />
David Harriman 719-695-1039, 1040<br />
Streets Supervisor<br />
Ed Zagar 719-989-8503<br />
ezagar@cityofwalsenburg.com<br />
Parks Manager<br />
Mike Brennen 719-989-8875<br />
Wild Waters Manager 719-738-2628<br />
Colorado's Best & Brightest<br />
Municipal Intern, David Wise,<br />
Assistant to City Administrator; down<br />
town revitalization; historic preservation;<br />
economic development & planning.<br />
719-695-1037<br />
dwise@cityofwalsenburg.com<br />
Animal Control/Code Enforcement<br />
Ron Romero 719-695-1038<br />
rromero@cityofwalsenburg.com<br />
Planning & Zoning<br />
David Roesch. (719)-989-8884<br />
La Veta Town Government<br />
La Veta Town Hall, Sec. Pat Hutches<br />
111 W. Moore Ave, (719) 742-3631<br />
PO Box 174, La Veta<br />
(719) 742-3631 Fax: (719) 742-5420<br />
Laurie Erwin, Town clerk<br />
Judge Rob Saint-Peter, Municipal Court<br />
www.townoflaveta-co.gov<br />
La Veta Town Board<br />
Meets first and third Tuesdays of each<br />
month, 7 pm at 204 South Main, La Veta<br />
Mayor Doug Brgoch. Members<br />
Dale Davis, Al Coffey, Marilyn Russell,<br />
Shane Clouse, Mickey Schmidt<br />
GOV’T
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Regular Meetings of Huerfano<br />
County Government and Boards<br />
Huerfano County Governments:<br />
Huerfano County Commissioners<br />
Weekly. Tuesday, 10 am at Huerfano<br />
County Courthouse, 401 Main Street,<br />
Walsenburg. 719-738-2370.<br />
Huerfano County<br />
Planning & Zoning Board<br />
Thursday, as scheduled. 1:30 pm.<br />
Commissioner meeting room, 401 Main St.<br />
Walsenburg. 719-738-1220.<br />
La Veta Town Board<br />
First/ third Tuesday. 7 pm at La Veta<br />
Municipal Building, 111 Moore Ave,<br />
PO Box 174, La Veta, 81055. 719-742-3631<br />
Walsenburg City Council<br />
First/ third Tuesday. 6 pm at Walsenburg<br />
City Hall, 525 S Albert Ave, Walsenburg,<br />
81089. 719-738-1048.<br />
Walsenburg Planning & Zoning<br />
525 S. Albert, Walsenburg<br />
2nd & 4th Wed. of each month, 6pm<br />
Historic and Museum Boards<br />
La Veta Historic Preservation Committee<br />
First/ third Wednesday, 6 pm at La Veta<br />
Community Center. Applications due at<br />
Town Hall preceding Thursday.<br />
Francisco Fort Museum Board<br />
First/ third Thursday, 6 pm through<br />
September at the Capps building on the<br />
museum grounds, 306 S. Main, La Veta<br />
Historical Society of Huerfano County<br />
Dedicated to preserving the unique<br />
history of Huerfano County by<br />
providing volunteers for Francisco<br />
Fort, Walsenburg Mining Museum and<br />
Tirey History Collection.<br />
For local historical research or to<br />
volunteer as docents or archivists,<br />
please call:<br />
(719) 738-2840 or (719) 738-1315.<br />
Board meetings; first Wednesday. 719-738-2840.<br />
Fire Protection Districts<br />
Huerfano County Fire Protection District<br />
Second Tuesday, 6 pm, 310 Main Street,<br />
Walsenburg. 719-738-1877<br />
La Veta Fire Protection District<br />
Second Thursday, 6 pm at La Veta Fire<br />
Station, 100 Birch Street, La Veta, except
June, July, August, which are at Cuchara<br />
Fire Station, 400 Panadero, Cuchara.<br />
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La Veta Fire Protection District Auxiliary<br />
Monday following the 2nd Thursday<br />
board meeting, 6 pm La Veta Library<br />
School Districts<br />
Huerfano Re-1 School Board<br />
Second/ fourth Monday, 5:30 pm, district<br />
office at Washington School, 201 E 5th St,<br />
Walsenburg. 719-738-1520.<br />
Huerfano Re-2 School Board<br />
Second/ fourth Monday, 5:30 pm at school<br />
library. 126 E. Garland St, La Veta.<br />
719-742-3662.<br />
Trinidad School Board<br />
Call Diana Montoya, Board Secretary, at<br />
(719) 845-2048 for schedule. 612 Park St.<br />
Hoehne School Board<br />
4th Wednesday of each month, superinten<br />
dent’s office. Call 719-846-4457<br />
Primero Re-2 School Board<br />
Third Tuesday of the month, 5:30 pm<br />
20200 State Hwy 12, Weston<br />
Call 719-868-2715<br />
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Aguilar School Board<br />
Third Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m<br />
420 N. Balsam, Aguilar, 719-941-4188<br />
Water Districts<br />
Huerfano County Water Conservancy District<br />
Fourth Monday, 6 pm, at Spanish Peaks<br />
Library, Walsenburg. 719-989-7259<br />
Huajatolla Valley Estates Water<br />
Second Wed. 7 pm 719-742-6064<br />
or 719-742-3230.<br />
Navajo Western Water District<br />
Second Monday, 1 pm, District Office,<br />
705 Navajo Road, 719-738-3130.<br />
Cuchara Sanitation and Water District<br />
Board Meeting<br />
Second Friday, 9 am, 16925 State<br />
Highway 12. 719-742-3108.<br />
Public Libraries<br />
La Veta Public Library Board<br />
Second Wednesday, 5:30 pm at La Veta<br />
Public Library, 310 S Main, La Veta.<br />
719-742-3572.<br />
A baby born today will have a slim chance of<br />
living to see the enormous national debt paid<br />
off - $20,937,000,000.<br />
October 1936 World-Independent<br />
Friends of La Veta Library<br />
Second Monday, 1 pm, La Veta Public<br />
Library, 310 S Main, La Veta.<br />
Brown Bag Books.<br />
Third Tuesday, noon, La Veta Public Library.<br />
Spanish Peaks Library District Board<br />
Fourth Tuesday. 5 pm 415 Walsen Avenue,<br />
Walsenburg. 719-738-2774.<br />
Friends of Spanish Peaks Library<br />
Third Monday, 2:30 pm, Spanish Peaks<br />
Library, 415 Walsen Avenue, Walsenburg.<br />
Other public entities<br />
Huerfano County<br />
Communication Coalition<br />
First Thursday of month, noon<br />
Huerfano County Community Center<br />
Debbie Channel<br />
(719) 738-5178 or (719) 250-9367<br />
Huerfano County Economic Development<br />
Last Wednesday, 3 pm, La Plaza Inn,<br />
118 W 6th St, Walsenburg, (719) 738-5700<br />
La Veta/Cuchara Chamber of Commerce<br />
Fouth Wednesday, 6 pm at La Veta Public<br />
Library, 310 S Main St, La Veta 719-742-3676.
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Huerfano County Parks & Recreation<br />
First Wednesday, 5:30 pm, Huerfano<br />
County Community Center, 928 Russell St,<br />
Walsenburg.<br />
Huerfano County Hospital Board<br />
Fourth Thursday, noon, at Spanish Peaks<br />
Regional Health Center, 23500 U.S. Hwy<br />
160, Walsenburg. 719-738-5100.<br />
Upper Huerfano Conservation District<br />
Third Thursday, 5:30 pm at 711 Walsen<br />
Avenue, Walsenburg. 719-738-1171.<br />
Government in<br />
Las Animas County<br />
County Commissioners<br />
Dist. #1, Luis Lopez II 719-845-2595<br />
Dist. #2, Gary D. Hill, 719-845-2595<br />
Dist. #3, Mack Louden, 719-845-2592<br />
Meet first and third Tuesdays, 9 am<br />
Las Animas County Courthouse<br />
Office hours: M-T-W 8-4:30<br />
200 E. First St, Room 201, Trinidad<br />
719-845-2568 Fax: 719-845-2598<br />
Las Animas County Atty. Dixie Newnam<br />
200 E. 1st Street, Trinidad<br />
719-845-2599<br />
County Administrator Priscilla "Pete" Fraser<br />
719-845-2562<br />
pete.fraser@lasanimascounty.org.<br />
Admin. Assistant. Selena Sanchez<br />
719-845-2568<br />
selena.sanchez@lasanimascounty.org<br />
Human Resources/Emergency Manager<br />
Kim Chavez<br />
719-845-2566<br />
kim.chavez@lasanimascounty.org<br />
Clerk and Recorder Patricia Vigil<br />
Las Animas County Courthouse,<br />
1st & Maple St Rm. 205, Trinidad<br />
719-846-3314<br />
County Assessor Jody Amato<br />
200 East 1st Street, Room 203<br />
Trinidad, Colorado 81082<br />
719-846-2295<br />
Attorney Dixie Newnam<br />
200 E. 1st Street, Room 102<br />
Trinidad, CO. 81082<br />
719-845-2599<br />
Coroner Dominic Verquer<br />
2309 E. Main Street, Suite C<br />
PO Box 134<br />
Trinidad, CO 81082<br />
719-845-7711, Fax: 719 846-0171
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Finance/Budget Director Kristee Coberly<br />
200 E. First St, Rm 105<br />
Trinidad, CO 81082<br />
719-845-2578, Fax: 719-846-0333<br />
kristee.coberly@lasanimascounty.org<br />
Administrative Assistant Paula Lucero<br />
200 E. First St, Rm 105<br />
Trinidad, CO 81082<br />
719-845-2565 Fax: 719-846-0333<br />
paula.lucero@lasanimascounty.org<br />
Fairgrounds Chico Sciacca<br />
2000 N. Linden Ave.<br />
Trinidad, CO. 81082<br />
719-859-3160<br />
Department of Human Services<br />
Director Arlene Lopez<br />
204 S. Chestnut<br />
Trinidad, CO. 81082<br />
719-846-2276 ex. 7109<br />
Please call the Colorado Child Abuse and<br />
Neglect Hotline at 1-844-CO-4-KIDS<br />
1-844-264-5437) to report concerns about a<br />
child's safety and well being.<br />
Maintenance Department<br />
Ken Bowman 719-846-6887<br />
Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.<br />
Oil & Gas Inspector<br />
Bob Lucero<br />
200 E. First Street, Room 104. Trinidad<br />
719 845-2577, Fax: 719 846-0333<br />
robert.lucero@lasanimascounty.org<br />
Road and Bridge<br />
Aguilar Shop<br />
19 South Santa Rita<br />
Aguilar, CO 81020<br />
719-941-4137<br />
Branson Shop<br />
301 Branson Street<br />
Branson, CO 81027<br />
719-946-5521<br />
Hoehne Shop<br />
44680 County Road 38<br />
Hoehne, CO 81046<br />
719-846-4610<br />
Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., accompanied by<br />
Mrs. Rockefeller and W.L. Mackenzie King,<br />
reached Trinidad on May 27 and immediately<br />
began an inspection of the mining towns of<br />
Berwind, Tabasco and Toller the first day, then<br />
Sopris where he made an impromptu speech<br />
at a flag raising before proceeding to Rouse.<br />
July 1918 Colorado Fuel & Iron Company<br />
Industrial Bulletin
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Kim Shop<br />
250 Hwy 160<br />
Kim, CO 81049<br />
719-643-5244<br />
Segundo Shop<br />
10450 Hwy 12<br />
Trinidad, CO 81082<br />
719-846-4842<br />
Trinidad Shop<br />
2000 N. Linden Ave.<br />
Trinidad, CO 81082<br />
719-846-2931<br />
Treasurer/Public Trustee Donna J. Leonetti<br />
200 E. First Street, Room 204<br />
P. O. Box 13<br />
Trinidad, CO 81082<br />
719-846-2981<br />
Fax: 719-845-2591<br />
Noxious Weed Coordinator Bob Lucero<br />
200 E. First Street, Room 104<br />
Trinidad, CO 81082<br />
719 845-2577<br />
719 846-0333 (fax)<br />
robert.lucero@lasanimascounty.org<br />
Veterans Service Office Raymond Odum<br />
200 East 1st , Room 101<br />
719-846-2589<br />
Trinidad City Government<br />
City Manager<br />
Greg Sund<br />
719-846-9843<br />
Assistant City Manager<br />
City Council Information, Ordinances &<br />
Resolutions, Minutes and Agendas,<br />
Anna Mitchell 719-846-9843<br />
H.R. Director<br />
Business Licenses, Dog Licenses, Event<br />
Permits, Yard Sales<br />
Dona Valencich 719-846-9843<br />
Building Inspector<br />
Building Code Information, Inspections,<br />
Permits, Contractor Licenses<br />
Kent Robinson 719-846-9843<br />
Development Administrator<br />
Grants and Proposals, Research Reports,<br />
Land Use Planning, Zoning Ordinance<br />
Tara Marshall 719-846-9843<br />
Finance Director<br />
City Budget, Financial Information<br />
Cheryl Navarette 719-846-9843<br />
GOV’T
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GOV’T<br />
Utilities Superintendent<br />
Water, Sewer, and Gas Administration<br />
Mike Valentine 719-846-9843<br />
Utility Billing<br />
Utility Billing, Connections, and Meter<br />
Reading Information<br />
Kathy Falsetto 719-846-9843<br />
Public Works<br />
Public Works, Mapping, Engineering, Street<br />
& Bridge, Curb Cut Permits, Grading<br />
Permits<br />
Tom Beach 719-846-9843<br />
Code Enforcement<br />
Code Enforcement,Compliance<br />
Tony Haddow 719-846-4444<br />
Recreation Coordinator<br />
Parks and Recreation Manager<br />
Marty Velasquez 719-846-4454<br />
Fire Chief Fire Department<br />
Tim Howard 719-846-8664<br />
Police Department<br />
Charlie Glorioso, Police Chief<br />
719-846-4441<br />
Trinidad City Council<br />
Meets first and third Tuesday of each<br />
month at 6 pm in the Council Chambers<br />
on the 3rd floor of City Hall at 135 North<br />
Animas, Trinidad. For information,<br />
contact City Clerk at 719-846-9843.<br />
Business Licenses/Special Events<br />
Permits<br />
City of Walsenburg, City Clerk<br />
Nancy Cruz<br />
525 S. Albert Ave., Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-1048<br />
Office hours: M-TH 7am -5:30 pm<br />
City of Trinidad, H.R. Director<br />
Dona Valencich , Dog Licenses, Event<br />
Permits, Yard Sales 719-846-9843 x 110<br />
Building Inspector/ Permits/<br />
Contractor Licenses/ Codes<br />
Huerfano County<br />
Vicki Koepsel-Planner/<br />
Code Enforcement Officer<br />
vkoepsel@huerfano.us<br />
Huerfano County Courthouse<br />
Office of Planning/Building Inspectors<br />
Suite 101 (Mail)<br />
(office at Train Depot)<br />
(719) 738-1220 X108 Fax 719-738-3996
The Scenic Highway<br />
of Legends<br />
The heart of Spanish Peaks Country,<br />
is, of course, the twin mountains rising<br />
up out of the plains. They have been<br />
known by many names, from the Wahatollas<br />
(Native American for ‘Breasts of<br />
the Earth’) to Los Cumbres Españolas,<br />
to today’s Spanish Peaks.<br />
Circling around and through the<br />
peaks is the Scenic Highway of Legends,<br />
a Colorado Byway.<br />
This gorgeous drive affords stunning<br />
views of the mountains as you pass<br />
through pine and aspen forests, open<br />
meadows, tight gaps through natural<br />
stone walls, high mountain lakes, quaint<br />
villages and finally out to the sweeping<br />
vistas of the eastern plains.<br />
The drive looks remarkably different<br />
depending whether you start from the<br />
north or south end, so try driving it both<br />
ways!<br />
Don’t forget the extra leg going over<br />
Cordova Pass to Aguilar. Be sure to<br />
allow at least two hours of drive time,<br />
but you’ll probably be tempted to linger<br />
longer.
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GOV’T<br />
City of Walsenburg<br />
Rick Dunn<br />
525 S. Albert Ave., Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-2341<br />
Office Hours M & Th 8 to 10 am<br />
Town of La Veta<br />
Rick Jennings 742-3631<br />
M & Th 8 to 10 am<br />
City of Trinidad<br />
Kent Robinson 719-846-9843 X 128<br />
State/Federal<br />
Government<br />
Governor<br />
John Hickenlooper (D)<br />
136 State Capitol,<br />
Denver, CO 80203-1792<br />
(303) 866-2471, fax: (303) 866-2003<br />
Colorado Senate-Dist. 35<br />
Larry Crowder (R)<br />
Office Location: 200 East Colfax<br />
Denver, CO 80203<br />
Capitol Phone: 303-866-4875<br />
larry.crowder.senate@state.co.us<br />
State Representative-Dist. 62<br />
(for Huerfano County)<br />
Donald Valdez (D)<br />
200 E Colfax, Room 307<br />
Denver, CO 80203<br />
Capitol Phone 303-866-2916<br />
donald.valdez.house@state.co.us<br />
State Representative- Dist 64<br />
(for Las Animas County)<br />
Timothy Dore (R)<br />
Office Location: 200 East Colfax<br />
Denver, CO 80203<br />
Capitol Phone: 303-866-2398<br />
tim.dore.house@state.co.us<br />
U.S. Senate<br />
Michael Bennet (D)<br />
129 West B St.,<br />
Pueblo, CO 81003<br />
(719) 542-7550<br />
www.bennet.senate.gov<br />
Cory Gardner (R)<br />
503 N.Main St, Suite 426<br />
Pueblo, CO 81003<br />
719-543-1324 Fax; 719-543-1553<br />
U.S. House of Representatives -<br />
3rd District<br />
Rep. Scott Tipton (R)<br />
609 Main St #105, Box 11,<br />
Alamosa, CO 81101<br />
(719) 587-5105<br />
Political Parties<br />
Huerfano County<br />
Democratic Party<br />
Chair: Dale Lyons<br />
huerfanodems100@gmail.com<br />
Huerfano County<br />
Republican Party<br />
Chair: Debi Sporleder<br />
dscogop@gmail.com<br />
Las Animas County<br />
Republican Party<br />
Chair: Stan White<br />
719-859-0548<br />
Political newcomer Frank Piazza led the Huerfano<br />
County Democrats to an overwhelming<br />
victory Tuesday, receiving 2,565 votes for<br />
County Commissioner District II, La Veta. An<br />
estimated 78 percent of the 4,154 registered<br />
voters turned out.<br />
November 1976 Huerfano World
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Las Animas County<br />
Democratic Party<br />
Chair: James W. Casias<br />
jwcasias@gmail.com<br />
Recycling/Disposal<br />
Huerfano County Transfer<br />
Station and recycling<br />
Industrial Park Drive, Walsenburg<br />
(Exit 49 East of I-25)<br />
Open Tue Wed Sat. 9 am - 3 pm<br />
(Closed 11:30-noon for lunch)<br />
Minimal Charges for metal, tires,<br />
electronics, and brush<br />
719-738-9985<br />
Gardner Transfer Station<br />
Hwy 69 on the east side of Gardner<br />
Open Saturdays 9 am - 3 pm<br />
GOV’T LIBRARIES ANIMALS<br />
Town of La Veta<br />
Recycling bins located between the<br />
Community Center & LVFPD building<br />
City of Trinidad Landfill<br />
2401 N State St, Trinidad, CO 81082<br />
719-846-2538<br />
Open Monday - Friday: 7 am - 3 pm<br />
Saturday: 8 am - 12 pm, Sunday: Closed<br />
Terra Firma Recycling<br />
201 W. Indiana, Trinidad, CO 81082<br />
M-F, 9am-4pm; Sat., 9-noon<br />
www.terrafirmarecycling.com<br />
Libraries<br />
La Veta Public Library<br />
310 S. Main, La Veta<br />
(719) 742-3572<br />
Hours: M, T, W, Th, 10 am to 7 pm;<br />
Fri, Sat 10 to 5:30 pm. Closed Sunday<br />
Spanish Peaks Library<br />
415 Walsen Ave.,Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-2774<br />
Hours: M - Th 10 am - 6pm,<br />
F 10 am - 5 pm; Closed Sat; Sun. 1-5 pm.<br />
www.spld.org<br />
Carnegie Public Library<br />
202 N. Animas, Trinidad<br />
719-846-6841<br />
carnegiepubliclibrary.org<br />
M-F 9am-5pm; Sat. 10am-4pm;<br />
Closed Sunday
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Aguilar Public Library<br />
146 W. Main St.,P.O. Box 578,<br />
Aguilar, CO 81020<br />
10 am to 2 pm Tues, Thurs, Fri, and Sat.,<br />
2 - 6 pm Wed.. Closed Sun, Mon.<br />
719-941-4426<br />
aguilarco.com/aguilar-public-library/<br />
aglibaker12@gmail.com<br />
Animal and Pet<br />
Services<br />
Animal Shelters/ Estray Animals<br />
Brand Inspector<br />
Dennis Williams<br />
Las Animas/Huerfano County<br />
(719) 680-2426<br />
Calls taken from 7 am to 6 pm M-F<br />
Animal Control Officer, Walsenburg<br />
Ron Romero<br />
525 S. Albert Ave.<br />
(719) 695-1038<br />
Office hours: 8 am - 4pm M-F<br />
VICIOUS DOG: CALL 911<br />
GOV’T LIBRARIES ANIMALS
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La Veta Animal Shelter<br />
Town Hall<br />
111 W. Moore, La Veta<br />
(719) 742-3631<br />
Noah’s Ark Animal Welfare Association<br />
244 N Chestnut<br />
Trinidad, CO<br />
719-680-2385<br />
Colorado Humane Society<br />
(800) 249-5121<br />
www.coloradohumane.org<br />
Anonymous tip line<br />
(720) 913-STOP (7867)<br />
Low Cost Spay & Neuter<br />
Cat Care Network of<br />
Colorado and New Mexico<br />
President: Norma Lennon Wiggins<br />
Huerfano County: 719-746-2023<br />
Las Animas County (719) 846-3525<br />
Colfax County (575) 377-3165<br />
803 E. Main St, Trinidad, CO 81082<br />
catcarenetwork@msn.com<br />
Huerfano Cat Coalition<br />
Dr. Margaret Hecht, Gardner<br />
(719) 746-2023 or (719) 250-2782<br />
Los Huerfanos Animal Welfare<br />
Spaying and neutering<br />
Board President, Virgillia Goodwin<br />
(719) 738-2303<br />
Noah’s Ark Animal Welfare Association<br />
244 N Chestnut<br />
Trinidad, CO<br />
719-680-2385<br />
Rio Cucharas Veterinary Clinic<br />
Dr. John Davis<br />
22540 W. US Hwy 160, Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-1427<br />
Recreation<br />
Public Parks - Walsenburg<br />
City of Walsenburg<br />
Parks Department<br />
Supervisor: Danny Martinez<br />
(719) 738-1048<br />
City Park/ Walsenburg Skate Park<br />
700 W. 7th St., Walsenburg<br />
Playground, picnic pavillions, skate<br />
park, right next to Walsenburg<br />
Wild Waters water park<br />
Fiesta Park<br />
(719) 738-3000 X105<br />
928 Russell Ave, Walsenburg<br />
Picnicking, softball/baseball fields,<br />
ANIMALS<br />
RECREATION
ANIMALS<br />
community center gym, hiking trail<br />
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RECREATION<br />
Huerfano Co. Community Center Rental<br />
Melanie Bounds<br />
401 Main St. Suite 105<br />
719-738-3000 X105<br />
Heritage Park at the Depot<br />
400 Main Street, Walsenburg,<br />
Picnic tables, shade, tourist info<br />
Pinon Street Park<br />
Between 1st and Pinon Sts., Walsenburg<br />
Playground, tennis, racketball, outdoor<br />
basketball courts, picnic pavillion.<br />
Miners Plaza<br />
Corner of 6th and Main, Walsenburg<br />
This Downtown Walsenburg<br />
Revitalization project has a<br />
stage, sculptural shade features and<br />
other amenitites for community<br />
festivals.<br />
Walsenburg Wild Waters Water Park<br />
700 W. 7th St., Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-2628<br />
Open Day thru mid-August<br />
Public Parks - La Veta<br />
La Veta Town Park<br />
On Ryus Ave. near the Rio Grande<br />
Train Depot, La Veta<br />
Playground and picnic pavillion,<br />
skate park, art gallery
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RECREATION<br />
La Veta Skate Park<br />
Corner of Ryus Ave. and Oak near the<br />
Rio Grande Train Depot, La Veta<br />
Public Parks - Trinidad<br />
Kit Carson Park<br />
Historic park, San Pedro and Kansas.<br />
Victorian bandshell, bike paths, and a<br />
cast bronze statue of Kit Carson.<br />
Central Park<br />
Pond is stocked with rainbow trout for<br />
fishing by the 14-and-under set only.<br />
Cimino Downtown Park<br />
popular with the youngsters for<br />
fountain-romping. The park has a<br />
state-of-the-art playground as well as a<br />
lighted bocce ball court for sundown<br />
games among the blooms.<br />
Los Niños Soccer Complex<br />
One of Trinidad’s newest parks. It has a<br />
playground and lots of room for games.<br />
Trinidad Skatepark<br />
Rated ninth in the world by champion<br />
skater Tony Hawk. With lots of lines<br />
and no kinks, the skatepark provides<br />
fast full-arena runs and also
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accommodates the young ones.<br />
Take I-25 to Trinidad, Use exit 13A (Main St.)<br />
Turn right at Santa Fe Trail (Sonic). Turn<br />
left at Jefferson, (community center sign).<br />
Turn right at the bottom of the hill.<br />
Stay left approx. 500 ft.<br />
Aquatic Center<br />
Located at South Side Park near the<br />
skatepark, frisbee golf park, and community<br />
center.<br />
Wading pool for toddlers, a 140-foot<br />
flume slide, six-lane lap pool,<br />
concessions, ADA accessible.<br />
Call for hours.<br />
719-846-2675 or 719-846-4454 x14.<br />
Colorado State Parks/<br />
National Forests<br />
Colorado Parks and Wildlife<br />
600 Reservoir Rd, Pueblo, CO 81005<br />
(719) 561-5300<br />
Huerfano County contact:<br />
Kevin Madler, (719) 989-1027<br />
Las Animas County contacts:<br />
• Bob Holder, Trinidad West,<br />
719-680-1410<br />
• Jacob Way, Trinidad East<br />
719-680-1412<br />
Wildlife Emergencies,<br />
State Patrol<br />
(719) 544-2424<br />
Operation Game Thief<br />
1-877-265-6648<br />
Lathrop State Park<br />
Colorado’s first state park. 1,594 acres.<br />
Fishing, hiking, summer and winter<br />
camping, boating, swimming, archery,<br />
biking, birding, geocaching, golfing,<br />
picnicking, horseback riding, hunting,<br />
jet skiing, water skiing. Special programs<br />
on astronomy, geology, music, and area<br />
history at amphitheater on weekends<br />
Memorial Day through Labor Day.<br />
Hwy 160, 4 miles west of Walsenburg<br />
5 am - 10 pm, shoreline fishing 24 hours<br />
(719) 738-2376<br />
www.parks.state.co.us/parks/lathrop<br />
Trinidad Lake State Park<br />
Fishing, hiking, street & mountain<br />
biking, boating, water skiing, jet skiing,<br />
geocaching, horseback riding, ice<br />
fishing, summer and winter camping,<br />
picnicking. Special programs at<br />
amphitheater on weekends<br />
Memorial Day through Labor Day.<br />
32610 Highway 12, 4 miles west of<br />
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Trinidad. 24 hours a day, self-serve<br />
(719)846-6951<br />
parks.state.co.us/parks/trinidadlake<br />
State Wildlife and Trust Lands<br />
For directions/maps/ info/ visit<br />
cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/Pages/<br />
WildlifeAreaMap.aspx<br />
• Wahatoya SWA (Daigre Lake).<br />
Elev. ~7100 ft, 78 acres. Hunting, fishing,<br />
picnicking. Restrooms. From La Veta,<br />
go 1 mile east on Bear Creek Rd.<br />
• Huerfano State Wildlife Area.<br />
Elev. 8446- 9452 ft, 537 acres. Hunting<br />
(deer, rabbit, dove), fishing, picnicking,<br />
camping, photography. Restrooms.<br />
From Gardner, go 13 miles west on CR 580.<br />
• North Lake SWA.<br />
Elev. 8478 0-9905 ft, 1289 acres. Hunting<br />
(deer, elk, turkey, bear), fishing, boating,<br />
picnicking. Restrooms.<br />
From Trinidad, go 35 miles northwest on<br />
Hwy 12... or, from La Veta, go 28 miles<br />
south on Hwy 12.<br />
• Spanish Peaks SWA,<br />
Elev 7163 - 8367 ft, 6410 acres.<br />
Hunting (deer, elk, rabbit, squirrel,<br />
turkey), fishing, camping. Drinking<br />
water and restrooms. From Aguilar, go<br />
west on Aphishapa Rd; follow signs.<br />
• Bosque Del Oso SWA,<br />
Elev 6937 - 8938 ft, 30,300 acres.<br />
Hunting (deer, elk, bear, turkey, small<br />
game, mountain lion), fishing.<br />
From Trinidad, take exit 14A off I-25. Go<br />
west on Hwy 12 approx. 21 miles to<br />
Weston and look for access signs between<br />
Weston and Stonewall. (The majority of<br />
the property is south of highway.)<br />
• Lake Dorothey SWA,<br />
Elev 7411- 9079, 5,152 acres.<br />
Hunting (deer, elk, turkey, bear), fishing,<br />
camping, picnicking. Campgrounds,<br />
restrooms. From Interstate 25 in New<br />
Mexico, exit 452 in Raton and go 7 miles<br />
northeast on Highways 72 and 526,<br />
following the signs to Sugarite State<br />
Park. Drive through Sugarite park to the<br />
Lake Dorothey SWA parking area.<br />
Follow the hiking trail 1/2 mile north to<br />
the lake.<br />
San Isabel National Forest<br />
(Pike and San Isabel National Forests<br />
Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands,<br />
ranks third highest in the nation for<br />
recreational visits at national forests)<br />
Local Work Center Office<br />
103 E Field St, La Veta<br />
(719) 742-3681<br />
for general information regarding<br />
San Isabel Forest and the Spanish Peaks<br />
Wilderness area visit:<br />
www.fs.fed.us/r2/psicc/sanc<br />
Comanche National Grasslands<br />
Over 440,000 acres in southeastern<br />
Colorado. The unspoiled juniper<br />
canyon-lands and prairies offer extraor<br />
dinary wildlife viewing opportunities, one<br />
of the largest documented dinosaur trackways<br />
in North America, ancient rock<br />
art, and historic sites and homesteads<br />
along the old Santa Fe Trail sites.<br />
www.fs.usda.gov/goto/psicc/com<br />
BLM public lands<br />
for maps and general information<br />
visit: www.blm.gov/co/st/en.html<br />
Adult Recreation<br />
Men’s, Women’s and Co-ed<br />
Volleyball Leagues<br />
Walsenburg October-April<br />
Contact: Jared Lessar<br />
Men’s, Women’s and<br />
Co-ed Softball<br />
Walsenburg, June-August<br />
Contact: Jared Lessar<br />
Bowling Leagues:<br />
Crown Lanes<br />
221 Main, Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-1077<br />
Leagues form throughout the year<br />
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RECREATION<br />
ARTS<br />
Trinidad Lanes Family Bowling<br />
823 Van Buren, Trinidad<br />
719-846-7201<br />
T’ai Chi<br />
Every Saturday at 9 am and Wednesday<br />
at 5:30 pm in La Veta Park, April - Oct.<br />
La Veta Trails Walks<br />
Every Saturday morning starting from<br />
town park. lavetatrails.org<br />
Zumba<br />
6:15-7:15 pm, Mon, Wed.<br />
Spanish Peaks Women’s Clinic<br />
129 Kansas Ave., Walsenburg<br />
lalucero68@gmail.com<br />
Yoga<br />
5:15-6:15 pm, Mon, Wed<br />
Spanish Peaks Women’s Clinic<br />
129 Kansas Ave., Walsenburg<br />
Two Peaks Fitness<br />
216 S. Main, La Veta 719-742-3555<br />
Full fitness center and participating<br />
SilverSneakers facility. Daily monthly,<br />
and annual memberships - no contracts or<br />
initiation fees. Classes included with<br />
membership. www.twopeaksfitness.org<br />
Washington Underground<br />
Community Recreation Center<br />
201 E. 5th, Lower level, Walsenburg<br />
Gym, cardiac, weight, yoga, classes<br />
719- 738-9890<br />
Coach John Gagliardi Sports Complex &<br />
Trinidad Community Center<br />
1309 Beshoar Avenue<br />
Trinidad, CO 81082<br />
( 719)-846-2675<br />
Includes the Trinidad Community Center,<br />
the Family Aquatic Center, the Trinidad<br />
Skate Park and Southside Baseball Park<br />
Community Center Hours<br />
Mon - Thur 10am to 10 pm in the winter<br />
Mon – Thurs 10 am to 9 pm in the summer<br />
Fri, Sat and Sun 10am to 6pm year round<br />
Golf Courses<br />
Walsenburg Golf Club<br />
1399 County Road 502<br />
(719) 738-2730<br />
www.parks.state.co.us/Parks/<br />
Lathrop/Golf/Pages/<br />
LathropWalsenburgGolfCourse.aspx<br />
Trinidad Municipal Golf Course<br />
1417 Nolan Drive, Trinidad<br />
719-846-4015<br />
One of Isaac Hamilton Rapp’s Santa Fe–<br />
style masterpieces is on the property.<br />
Tourist Information<br />
Huerfano County<br />
Huerfano County Tourism Board<br />
www.spanishpeakscountry.com<br />
La Veta/Cuchara Chamber of Commerce<br />
132 Ryus Ave.<br />
La Veta<br />
(719) 742-3676<br />
www.lavetacucharachamber.com<br />
Las Animas County<br />
Colorado Welcome Center<br />
409 Nevada Ave.,Trinidad<br />
(719) 846-9512<br />
City of Trinidad Tourism Board<br />
Jonathan Taylor, Director<br />
135 N. Animas, Trinidad<br />
www.historictrinidad.com<br />
Trinidad/Las Animas County Chamber<br />
136 West Main Street, Trinidad<br />
Linda T Barron, president<br />
Angela Robinson, office manager<br />
(719) 846-9285 Fax: (719) 846-3545
The Arts<br />
Visual Arts<br />
Galleries in Huerfano County<br />
SPACE: Spanish Peaks Arts<br />
Council and Gallery and Gift<br />
Shop Members art gallery<br />
132 W. Ryus Ave., La Veta<br />
(719) 742-3074<br />
www.spanishpeaksarts.org<br />
Kathy Hills Studio Gallery<br />
133 E. Virginia, La Veta<br />
719-742-5756<br />
www.kathywhill.com<br />
La Veta Gallery on Main<br />
210 Main St, PO Box 681, La Veta<br />
(719) 742-3666<br />
lavetagallery@gmail.com<br />
www.lavetagalleryonmain.com<br />
Shallawalla Gallery & Gift Shop<br />
107 W. Ryus Ave., La Veta<br />
719-742-3453<br />
shalawalla@gmail.com<br />
www.shalawalla.com<br />
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Frank Images<br />
234 N. Commercial, Trinidad<br />
719-846-3685<br />
frankimages.net<br />
Galerie Vivante<br />
214 E. Main, Trinidad<br />
719-334-0087<br />
rodneywood51@msn.com<br />
rodneywood.com<br />
Golden Eagle Gallery<br />
149 E. Main #6, Trinidad<br />
303-522-3245<br />
Purgatoire River Trading Post<br />
113 E Main, Trinidad<br />
719-845-0202<br />
Tarabino Inn & Gallery<br />
310 E. 2nd St., Trinidad<br />
719-846-2115 or 866-846-8808<br />
One Raggio Art Gallery<br />
108 Commercial Street<br />
Trinidad, Colorado<br />
719-845-8495<br />
An electric piano has been installed in the<br />
Palace Saloon and you can hear some mighty<br />
fine music for five cents.<br />
June 1910 La Veta Advertiser<br />
Shows/Workshops/Classes:<br />
Cuchara Hermosa<br />
Annual juried art show in July,<br />
Cuchara, (719) 742-0241<br />
www.cucharahermosa.org/<br />
La Veta School of the Arts--<br />
classes, workshops<br />
105 W. Ryus Ave., La Veta<br />
(719) 742-3421 www.thelvsa.org<br />
Inner Idea Artists<br />
Francisco Crossing,<br />
300 Main St. La Veta<br />
719-742-3622<br />
InnerIdeaArtists.com<br />
InnerIdeaArtists@rocketmail.com<br />
Galleries in Las Animas County<br />
A.R. Mitchell Museum Gallery<br />
& Gift Shop<br />
150 E. Main, Trinidad,<br />
719-846-4224<br />
www.armitchellmuseum.com<br />
Corazon Gallery<br />
149 E. Main, Trinidad<br />
719-846-0207<br />
RECREATION<br />
ARTS
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Performing Arts<br />
Drama in Huerfano County<br />
Francisco Center for<br />
the Performing Arts<br />
127 W. Francisco, La Veta<br />
(719) 742-5767 Sam Sortore<br />
www.lavetatheater.org<br />
Drama in Las Animas County<br />
Southern Colo. Repertory Theatre<br />
Famous Performing Arts Center<br />
131 W. Main St., Trinidad,<br />
719-846-4765<br />
scrtheatre.com; facebook<br />
info@scrtheatre.com<br />
Music<br />
Fox Theatre in Walsenburg<br />
schedules events and concerts,<br />
in addition to regular movie<br />
screening. (719) 738-1071<br />
foxtheatrewalsenburg.org/<br />
spanishpeakscf.org<br />
Spanish Peaks International<br />
Celtic Music Festival<br />
held last weekend of September<br />
throughout Huerfano County<br />
Contact: Barbara Yule<br />
8:30 am -5 pm<br />
(719) 746-2061 or Office<br />
Dance<br />
(719) 742-5410<br />
www.celticmusicfest.com<br />
Spanish Peaks Music Festival<br />
held 4th of July weekend in<br />
La Veta.<br />
.spanishpeaksmusicfestival.com<br />
Community Choir<br />
Christmas Cantata<br />
Meets at the United Church in<br />
Walsenburg and the Methodist<br />
Church in La Veta<br />
Contact: John Stroh,<br />
(719) 738-1732<br />
El Fandango, see Youth<br />
Organizations<br />
Trinidad Squares meet, 6 to 8pm<br />
at La Casa in Jansen, west of<br />
Trinidad call 845-0375<br />
KINspire<br />
ballet, jazz, gymnastics,<br />
132 N. Commercial, Ste.A<br />
Trinidad, 720-244-8083<br />
www.kinspire@squarespace.com<br />
Dance Connection<br />
34442 Hwy 12, Trinidad<br />
719-845-0530<br />
ARTS
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ARTS<br />
Museums<br />
Huerfano County Museums<br />
Francisco Fort Museum<br />
Bob Kennemer, director<br />
director@franciscofort.org<br />
“This is paradise enough for me!”<br />
according to Col. John M. Francisco<br />
upon arrival in the upper Cuchara Valley<br />
in Huerfano County in 1862. He and<br />
Henry Daigre built a fortified adobe fort<br />
with central plaza, and the town of La<br />
Veta grew up next to it. The eleven room<br />
structure, and associated historic<br />
buildings such as the old Ritter<br />
Schoolhouse, a saloon, and blacksmith<br />
shop, now house the collection of the<br />
Huerfano County Historical Society.<br />
www.franciscofort.org/<br />
www.facebook.com/franciscofortmuseum<br />
huerfanohistory.org/Fort.html<br />
306 S. Main St, La Veta<br />
Open Memorial Day - Sept., Tues-Sat. 10<br />
am - 3 pm or call for special tours<br />
(719) 742-5501
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ARTS ORGANIZATIONS<br />
Friends of Franciso Fort<br />
Contact Peggy Arnold Hoobler<br />
(719) 742-5496<br />
or Huerfano County Historical Society,<br />
(719) 738-2840<br />
Walsenburg Mining Museum<br />
“The city built on coal,”as Walsenburg<br />
has been called, is an appropriate place<br />
for this museum dedicated to preserving<br />
southern Colorado’s rich mining history.<br />
The Walsenburg Mining Museum is<br />
housed in the historic 1896 Huerfano<br />
County Jail, which is located behind the<br />
Huerfano County Courthouse, 401 Main<br />
Street in Walsenburg. In addition to<br />
mining history, the collection includes<br />
memorabilia from Bob Ford, (notorious<br />
for being the killer of Jesse James)<br />
and labor activist Mary “Mother” Jones.<br />
The museum and its docents are actively<br />
helping to promote the centennial of the<br />
Ludlow Massacre.<br />
112W. 5th St.<br />
Walsenburg<br />
huerfanohistory.org/<br />
Open May- Sept. M - F, 10 am -4 pm,<br />
Sat. 10 am - 1 pm<br />
or call for special tours.<br />
(719) 738-1992<br />
huerfanohistory.org/miningmuseum.html<br />
Alton M. Tirey Local History Center<br />
122 West 6th Street, Walsenburg<br />
Open for research only by<br />
appointment. Call Carolyn Newman,<br />
curator 719-738-2840<br />
huerfanohistory.org/tirey-history-center.html<br />
Historical Society of Huerfano County<br />
Dedicated to preserving the unique<br />
history of Huerfano County by<br />
providing volunteers for Francisco<br />
Fort, Walsenburg Mining Museum and<br />
Tirey History Collection.<br />
For local historical research or to<br />
volunteer as docents or archivists,<br />
please call:<br />
(719) 738-2840 or (719) 738-1315.<br />
Board meetings; first Wednesday. 719-738-2840.<br />
Museum of Friends (MOF)<br />
A museum of contemporary art.<br />
Museum with changing exhibitions by<br />
local and national artists, programs,<br />
special events, classes for children and<br />
adults, artists in residence, and gift shop<br />
on first floor.<br />
Permanent collection of paintings,<br />
sculptures, prints, photographs and<br />
Hawaiian exhibits on second floor.<br />
600 Main and 109 E. 6th St.,<br />
Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-2858<br />
www.museumoffriends.org<br />
Gardner Museum<br />
25240 Highway 69, Gardner<br />
719-746-2479, (Harold Vargas)<br />
Take Hwy 69 25 miles to Gardner. Turn<br />
south across from Sacred Heart Catholic<br />
Church, look for the Old Gardner Museum<br />
sign. Drive 100 yards down the road to the<br />
museum<br />
Open mid May through early November.<br />
Hours Friday thru Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm<br />
Las Animas County Museums<br />
A.R. Mitchell Museum<br />
150 E. Main, Trinidad<br />
719-846-4224<br />
armitchellmuseum.com<br />
Trinidad History Museum<br />
312 E. Main, Trinidad<br />
719-846-7217<br />
historycolorado.org/museums/<br />
trinidad-history-museum<br />
Southern Colorado Coal Miners Museum<br />
219 W. Main, Trinidad<br />
719-846-8234 for hours
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ORGANIZATIONS<br />
Louden-Henritze Archaeology Museum<br />
Trinidad State Jr. College Library,<br />
Lower Level<br />
719-846-5508<br />
trinidadstate.edu/index.php/<br />
archaeology-museum<br />
Apishapa Valley Heritage Center<br />
151 Main St., Aguilar, CO<br />
719-941-4678 or 719-680-0528<br />
Open Memorial Day to Labor Day.<br />
Make appointments by phone<br />
Cokedale Mining Museum<br />
Cokedale, CO<br />
719-846-7428<br />
cokedalemuseum@gmail.com<br />
Cemeteries<br />
La Veta Cemetery<br />
Located on the South side of town on<br />
East Grand St. in La Veta<br />
Historic Masonic Cemetery<br />
Located west of Walsen Ave. on<br />
W. Elm St. in Walsenburg.<br />
St. Mary’s North Cemetery<br />
Located east of the service road of I-25<br />
at Exit 52, Walsenburg<br />
St. Mary’s South Cemetery<br />
Located South of Business loop I-25<br />
(Business 160) at the intersection of<br />
Hwy 160 and Ideal Canyon Road,<br />
Walsenburg<br />
For a complete listing of Huerfano County<br />
Cemeteries (including historical)<br />
please visit:<br />
www.kmitch.com/Huerfano/<br />
cemeteries.htm<br />
For a complete listing of Las Animas County<br />
Cemeteries (including historical)<br />
please visit:<br />
https://familysearch.org/learn/<br />
wiki/en/Las_Animas_County,_Colorado<br />
Youth Organizations<br />
Boy Scouts<br />
Walsenburg Troop 295<br />
615 Walsen, Walsenburg<br />
(at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day<br />
Saints)<br />
Meets Tuesdays at 7 pm<br />
801-866-3199<br />
El Fandango<br />
Established in 1938, this is a county<br />
wide student folklorico dance group<br />
with members ranging in age from pre<br />
school to high school. Performances<br />
reflect Huerfano County’s cultural<br />
diversity and rich history.<br />
PO Box 346, Walsenburg, CO 81089<br />
To get involved, contact:<br />
Kayla Andreatta (719) 989-7386,<br />
andreattakm@gmail.com, or<br />
ElFandangoDance@gmail.coms<br />
Girl Scouts of America<br />
Troop 70 for Juniors and Cadets<br />
Troop 170 for Juniors<br />
Meetings held alternate Fridays of<br />
each month at the Church of Christ,<br />
400 Walsen Ave. Walsenburg<br />
Contact Elisha Andreatta,<br />
(719) 738-1507 for these or info on<br />
other area troops.<br />
Huerfano /Las Animas County 4-H<br />
Huerfano County 4H<br />
Huerfano County Community Center<br />
928 Russell Ave., Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-2170 or 719-846-6881<br />
Office hours 8-12, 1-4 Mon thru Wed,<br />
9-12, 1-4 on Thurs.
Las Animas County 4H<br />
2200 North Linden Ave., Trinidad<br />
719-846-6881<br />
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HuLA (Huerfano/Las Animas County<br />
Early Childhood Council)<br />
412 Benedicta Ave, Trinidad<br />
719-845-0463<br />
Roots Garden Project<br />
Gardening for youth-<br />
Sangre de Cristo Center for Youth<br />
513 Main, Walsenburg<br />
Myra Trujillo, 738-1573, sccy4youth.org<br />
Sangre de Cristo Center for Youth<br />
Positively engaging the youth of the<br />
community through participation in<br />
programs such as: sports, hiking,<br />
gardening, life skills and work ethic,<br />
CREW club (Creative, responsible,<br />
educated women) for girls, and J-BAM<br />
club (Journey from boys to adult males)<br />
for boys.<br />
513 Main, Walsenburg<br />
Contact: Myra Trujillo<br />
(719) 738-1573, (719) 989-7813<br />
Monthly activity calendar available on<br />
sccy4youth.org<br />
9 am - 4 pm Mon, Wed & Fri<br />
For other days, call for appointment.<br />
ORGANIZATIONS
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ORGANIZATIONS<br />
Youth Sports/ Recreation<br />
Washington Underground Rec. Center<br />
District ONE<br />
Brian Rosino<br />
719-214-3806<br />
201 East 5th St, Walsenburg<br />
719-214-3806<br />
brian.districtone@gmail.com<br />
Cal Ripken Little League<br />
Registration in spring. Watch for<br />
announcement in the WJ newspaper!<br />
Contact: Mike Vigil 719- 250-6741<br />
Misfits (PeeWee) Wrestling<br />
Josh Vialpando,<br />
jd_vialpando@yahoo.com<br />
Recreational Sports, basketball,<br />
bowling and soccer<br />
Sangre de Cristo Center for Youth<br />
513 Main, Walsenburg<br />
Contact: Myra Trujillo<br />
(719) 738-1573, (719) 989-7813<br />
Monthly activity calendar available on<br />
sccy4youth.org<br />
9 am - 4 pm Mon, Wed & Fri<br />
For other days, call for appointment.<br />
Wilderness program<br />
Hiking trips and outdoor education,<br />
survival skills<br />
Sangre de Cristo Center for Youth<br />
513 Main, Walsenburg<br />
Contact: Myra Trujillo<br />
(719) 738-1573, (719) 989-7813<br />
Monthly activity calendar available on<br />
sccy4youth.org<br />
9-4 Mon, Wed & Fri<br />
For other days, call for appointment.<br />
Trinidad Community Center<br />
1309 Beshoar Ave., Trinidad<br />
719-846-4454<br />
Churches<br />
Walsenburg Area<br />
Assembly of God Lighthouse Worship<br />
311 W. 4th, Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-1822<br />
Church of Christ<br />
400 Walsen Ave., Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-1542<br />
www.walsenburgchurchofchrist.org<br />
Church of Jesus Christ of<br />
Latter-Day Saints<br />
615 Walsen, Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-2813<br />
Emmanuel Apostolic Temple<br />
711 W. 2nd, Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-1873<br />
First Baptist Church<br />
220 W. 6th, Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-2797<br />
Full Gospel Church<br />
205 W. 10th, Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-3507<br />
Huerfano Community Bible Church<br />
603 Leon Street, Walsenburg<br />
719-251-9053<br />
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses<br />
625 N. Polk, Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-1962<br />
Landmark Baptist Church<br />
425 Maple St.,Walsenburg<br />
La Hai Roi Ministries<br />
701 Walsen Ave., Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-3815<br />
New Hope Community Church<br />
801 Pennsylvania Ave., Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-5776<br />
St. Mary Catholic Church<br />
121 E. 7th, Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-1204<br />
United Methodist Church<br />
108 Kansas Ave. (Corner of Main St. at<br />
Kansas Ave., Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-3375 or 719-393-3566
La Veta Area<br />
Christ the King Catholic Church<br />
Main & Virginia, La Veta<br />
(719) 742-1204<br />
Feed Store Family Training Center<br />
1012 Cherry (office), La Veta<br />
(719) 742-5207<br />
First Baptist Church<br />
311 S. Main, La Veta<br />
(719) 742-3476<br />
Mountain View<br />
Southern Baptist Church<br />
Main & Cascade, La Veta<br />
(719) 742-3549<br />
St. Benedict Episcopal Church<br />
113 W. Field, La Veta<br />
(719) 742-5202<br />
United Methodist Church of La Veta<br />
416 S. Main, La Veta<br />
(719) 742-3241<br />
Upon the Rock Christian Camp<br />
7 miles west on CR 421, La Veta<br />
(719) 742-6777<br />
Cuchara Area<br />
Cuchara Chapel<br />
West of Cuchara Village on Hwy 12<br />
(719) 742-3641<br />
Cuchara Christian Fellowship<br />
18721 Hwy. 12, Cuchara<br />
(719) 742-5566<br />
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ORGANIZATIONS
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ORGANIZATIONS
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Gardner Area<br />
Sacred Heart Catholic Church<br />
Hwy 69, PO Box 113, Gardner<br />
Gardner Methodist Church<br />
Highway 69, Gardner<br />
Contact: Sherri Freese<br />
Gardner Community Church<br />
Meets in Community Center.<br />
Highway 69, Gardner<br />
Contact: Buzz Deardorff, 746-2026<br />
Trinidad Area<br />
First Christian Church Of Trinidad<br />
200 S Walnut St, Trinidad<br />
Holy Trinity Catholic Church<br />
125 Church St, Trinidad 719-846-3369<br />
United Presbyterian Church<br />
801 San Pedro Ave, Trinidad<br />
First United Methodist Church<br />
216 Broom St, Trinidad<br />
Seventh-Day Adventist Church<br />
1605 Aiello St, Trinidad<br />
Faith Christian Fellowship<br />
2608 Santa Fe Trail, Trinidad<br />
Church Of The Nazarene<br />
733 Stonewall Ave, Trinidad<br />
Fisher's Peak Community Church<br />
10377 Santa Fe Trl, Trinidad<br />
Trinity Episcopal Church<br />
119 E Colorado Ave, Trinidad<br />
First Pentecostal Church<br />
10375 Santa Fe Trail, Trinidad<br />
Gospel Hall<br />
220 S Animas St, Trinidad<br />
Zion's Lutheran Church Elca<br />
613 Prospect St, Trinidad<br />
Trinidad Congregation Kingdom<br />
1713 E Goodale Ave, Trinidad<br />
Church of Christ<br />
1000 Nevada Ave, Trinidad<br />
New Hope Ministries-Trinidad<br />
2202 Freedom Rd, Trinidad<br />
Bible Baptist Church<br />
1102 Stonewall Ave, Trinidad<br />
Christ In The Canyons<br />
12 Elm St, Trinidad<br />
ORGANIZATIONS<br />
Lord's Chapel<br />
1175 Primero Ranch Rd, Trinidad<br />
Mt Rose Health Clinic<br />
409 Benedicta Ave, Trinidad<br />
Kingdom Hall<br />
1713 E Goodale Ave, Trinidad<br />
Christ in the Canyons Ministry<br />
15950 County Road 435, Trinidad
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ORGANIZATIONS<br />
Temple Aaron Synagogue<br />
407 S Maple St, Trinidad, CO 81082<br />
(719) 846-2781<br />
Temple Bethel<br />
1218 Santa Fe Trl, Trinidad<br />
Other Community<br />
Resources<br />
Colorado Workforce Centers<br />
928 Russell St, Walsenburg<br />
719-738-2372<br />
140 N. Commercial St., Trinidad<br />
719-846-9221<br />
www.colorado.gov/cdle/jobs-training<br />
Day Care<br />
Spanish Peaks Child Care Center<br />
Director: Jeanette Villalobos<br />
100 W. Spruce, Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-2335<br />
12 months to 12 years<br />
Full day & after school<br />
Family Resource Center<br />
Preschool playgroup<br />
615 Russell Ave, Walsenburg<br />
719-738-2378
ORGANIZATIONS<br />
Department of Social Services<br />
Child support, child protective<br />
services, adult services<br />
Director: Sheila Hudson-Macchietto<br />
121 W. 6th St., Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-2810<br />
Office hours: 8 am - 4 pm, M-F<br />
www.huerfano.us/social_services.html<br />
Drug and Alcohol Treatment/<br />
Counseling/ Self Help<br />
Alcoholics Anonymous, AA/NA<br />
Church of Christ, 400 Walsen Ave,<br />
(Across from library), Walsenburg<br />
Tues. and Thu, 7 to 8 pm.<br />
Call 742-5165<br />
CA Meetings,<br />
Soldiers of Hope<br />
Alpine Rose Cafe, 522 Main St.<br />
T, F 7-8pm<br />
Narcotics Anonymous<br />
400 Walsen Ave, (Church of Christ),<br />
Walsenburg. Mon, Thu, 6 pm.<br />
(719) 738-3242<br />
Crossroads Turning Points, Inc.<br />
615 Russell Ave., Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-2076<br />
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Office Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, M-F<br />
www.crossroadstp.org<br />
Trinidad Alano Club<br />
AA, NA, and Alanon recovery meetings<br />
120 West Kansas, Trinidad<br />
Every day, hours vary.<br />
Group Meditation<br />
Weekly, Monday, 12:15 pm, 200 S Main, La<br />
Veta (enter on Ryus) Free and open to all.<br />
Call Leia Marie 719-742-3334.<br />
Healing Hearts/ Widow support group<br />
Fourth Friday, 1 pm, La Veta Public<br />
Library. 785-289-7368.<br />
Overeaters Anonymous<br />
Meets at Spanish Peaks Library, 3rd<br />
floor Walsenburg, weekly, 10 am on Fri.<br />
Call NJ at 738-1216 or 719-738-1058.<br />
If you buy a G.E. washer at Walsenburg Electric,<br />
you will receive FREE a Hotpoint Automatic<br />
Iron, ironing board, box of White King<br />
soap, a filler hose and a clothes stick, an $89,35<br />
value for only $69.95!<br />
March 1936 Walsenburg World-Independent
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Family Resource Center<br />
615 Russell Ave., Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-2076 or 738-2378<br />
Office Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, M-F<br />
Comprehensive Family Services<br />
Food/Clothing Banks<br />
Dorcas Circle Food & Clothing Pantry<br />
providing for area families in need<br />
608 Main St., Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-2291<br />
Open: 9 am - 4 pm, Tues, Thurs<br />
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)<br />
Nutrition services for pregnant women ,<br />
new mothers, and children up to age 5.<br />
See listing under Huerfano County<br />
Health Dept. page 10<br />
Trinidad Housing Authority<br />
128 E First St, Trinidad<br />
Phone:(719) 846-7204<br />
Low rent housing<br />
Ladies All Wool Bathing Suits, $1.78. Katz Department<br />
Store.<br />
June 1937 Walsenburg World-Independent<br />
Walsenburg Housing Authority<br />
220 Russell Ave, Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-2720<br />
LiveWell Huerfano<br />
Healthy living resources<br />
Cindy Campbell<br />
738-5200 x406<br />
ccampbell@aprhc.org<br />
South Central Council of<br />
Governments (COG)<br />
Aging and Senior Programs;<br />
Care services for the disabled, blind and<br />
elderly; housing; rehabilitation; regional<br />
ommunity development<br />
Public transportation, call 719-845-1127<br />
to arrange a ride, 24 hours in advance;<br />
Area Agency on Aging<br />
300 Bonaventure Ave.<br />
Trinidad, CO 81082<br />
719-845-1133 ext. 225 www.sccog.net<br />
Henry R. Sayre Senior Center<br />
719-846-4515<br />
Walsenburg Senior Services<br />
928 Russell Ave., Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-2205<br />
Office Hours: 8 am - 4 pm, M-F<br />
ORGANIZATIONS
Sayer Senior Center<br />
1222 San Pedro Ave. Trinidad<br />
719-846-3336<br />
Office Hours: 8 am- 4pm, M-F<br />
Segundo Kennedy Senior Center<br />
9073 County Road 454, Segundo<br />
719-846-9675<br />
Public Transportation<br />
Rideline # (719) 738-1182<br />
(719) 845-1127<br />
Southern Colorado Developmental<br />
Disabilities Services<br />
Walsenburg Day Services, SCDDS<br />
330 E. 9th St., Walsenburg<br />
719-738-3151<br />
Trinidad office, SCDDS<br />
205 Congress Dr., Trinidad<br />
719-846-4409<br />
The War Food Administration forbid the sale<br />
of live or freshly killed hens or pullets between<br />
February 17 and April 30. You will also have<br />
to pay a tax on the hens and pullets you own,<br />
valued at $7 per dozen.<br />
February 1918 La Veta Advertiser<br />
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Clubs & Organizations<br />
Agriculture<br />
Colorado Farm Bureau<br />
Helping agriculture in Huerfano<br />
County by promoting supportive<br />
legislation.<br />
First Monday each month at<br />
701 Walsen Ave., 6 pm (winter),<br />
7 pm (summer)<br />
Contact John Stroh:<br />
(719) 738-1732 or 738-1612<br />
Colorado State University<br />
Extension Office, Huerfano County<br />
401 Main, Ste 105, Walsenburg<br />
Contact: Carl Beeman<br />
Secretary - Sherry Pacheco<br />
(719) 738-2170<br />
Office hours 8-12, 1-4 Mon thru Wed,<br />
9 am - 12 pm, 1 pm - 4 pm on Thurs.<br />
CSU Extension, Las Animas County<br />
Rm 104 County Courthouse<br />
200 E. First St. Trinidad, CO 81082<br />
719-846-6881<br />
Lorri.Arnhold@colostate.edu Dean.Oat<br />
man@colostate.edu<br />
Huerfano County 4-H Fair<br />
Contact: Tracy McCay, (719) 738-1850<br />
PO Box 267, La Veta, CO 81055<br />
4-H fairgrounds, La Veta<br />
ORGANIZATIONS
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ORGANIZATIONS<br />
Huerfano County Fair Board<br />
Last Tuesday 6 pm, 4H Barn in La Veta.<br />
Cowbelles<br />
Supporting the interests of the cattle<br />
industry in Huerfano County.<br />
Meets first Wednesday of the month<br />
at 11:30 am for lunch at various locations.<br />
Contact: June Valentine, (719) 941-4232<br />
or Dalene Myrtle (719) 738-1184 or<br />
719-404-3444.<br />
Farmers Markets/Sustainable<br />
Agriculture/Farm to Table<br />
District ONE<br />
Brian Rosino<br />
719-214-3806<br />
Washington Underground<br />
Recreation Center<br />
201 East 5th St, Walsenburg<br />
719-214-3806<br />
brian.districtone@gmail.com<br />
Shii Koei Community Farm<br />
CR 541, Gardner<br />
Mark and Val<br />
719-695-4114<br />
joinourcommunity@hotmail.com<br />
Wahatoya Community<br />
Initiative/Farms<br />
Kristina and Matt Heim<br />
719-742-3830<br />
wahatoya.org/<br />
Walsenburg Farmers Market<br />
719-429-6848<br />
Walsenburgfarmersmarket<br />
@gmail.com<br />
Trinidad Community Farmers’<br />
Market<br />
Every Saturday 8 am to 4 pm<br />
Cimino Park, Trinidad<br />
Joyce Cuccia<br />
Spanish Peaks<br />
Beekeepers Association<br />
Membership for those interested in<br />
bees and/or beekeeping.<br />
Meets quarterly.<br />
Contact: Janet Fink, (719) 738-2081 or<br />
janet.finkwpg@gmail.com<br />
Stockgrowers Association<br />
Promoting and protecting the<br />
stockgrowers interests in Huerfano<br />
County. Meets first Thursday of each<br />
month. Winter hours 6 pm and<br />
summer 7 pm, call:<br />
Dave Stroh at (719) 738-3111<br />
Natural Resources Conservation<br />
Service, (NRCS), Area 3<br />
Trinidad Field Office<br />
3590 E. Main, Trinidad<br />
719-846-3681
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Upper Huerfano Conservation Distt<br />
Conserving soil and water in<br />
Huerfano County<br />
711 Walsen Ave., Walsenburg<br />
(719) 738-1171<br />
www.uhcd.net,<br />
email: jennifer.vargas @co.nacdnet.net<br />
Community Service Clubs<br />
Benevolent and Protective<br />
Order of Elks<br />
PO Box 247, Walsenburg,<br />
www.elks.org<br />
Fraternal Order of Eagles #1187<br />
Wayne Grogan<br />
719-738-9913 or 719-821-7033<br />
612 Main Street, Walsenburg<br />
Meets 1st and 3rd Fridays, 7:30 pm<br />
Freemasons<br />
La Veta Lodge #59<br />
PO Box 293, 136 East Field (Corner of<br />
Field and Birch Streets,) La Veta<br />
First/ third Wednesday, 7 pm.<br />
Trinidad Lodge # 28<br />
132 East Main Street, Trinidad,<br />
Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 pm<br />
Recess: January and February<br />
Huerfano County United<br />
Citizens promoting a culture of caring and<br />
support through communication,<br />
community empowerment and<br />
participation … in Real Colorado.<br />
Our Mission is to bring kindness, community<br />
and opportunity to the inhabitants of<br />
Huerfano County.<br />
huerfanocountyunited@gmail.com<br />
Facebook: Huerfano Community Bulletin<br />
Board<br />
Kiwanis Club of Trinidad<br />
5:30 pm at the Trinidad Holiday Inn.<br />
Call 846-2344 for information.<br />
Rotary Club of Trinidad<br />
3130 Santa Fe Trail, Trinidad CO<br />
Trinidad Holiday Inn, Thu. noon<br />
719-845-8660<br />
Sangre de Cristo<br />
Volunteers for Community<br />
Supporting community involvement<br />
through a wide variety of volunteer<br />
activities: Community Gardens,<br />
Knitting for Veterans, food drives,<br />
Contact: President, Susan Kalman<br />
(719) 250-6097<br />
susantheo@ghvalley.net<br />
ORGANIZATIONS
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ORGANIZATIONS<br />
American Legion Post 16<br />
PO Box 1079, Walsenburg<br />
President Ed Wolahan 719-738-9969.<br />
American Legion Post 11<br />
120 S. Maple, Trinidad<br />
David Walker, 719-846-5469<br />
Walsenburg Woman’s Club<br />
Member of the General Federation of<br />
Woman’s Clubs. A service club with<br />
projects involving: Education, Fine<br />
Arts, Conservation, Public Issues,<br />
International Affairs, and Home Life.<br />
Meets the fourth Monday, September-<br />
May at 2 pm at various locations.<br />
Contact: President, Elaine Lenzini,<br />
(719) 738-1457.<br />
Citizens for Huerfano County<br />
Protecting Huerfano County from<br />
destructive oil and gas exploitation.<br />
PO Box 1193, La Veta, (719) 742-5538<br />
citizensforhuerfanocounty@gmail.com<br />
www.huerfaNOfrack.com<br />
http://huerfaNOfrack.blogspot.com<br />
Facebook: "Huerfanos Against Fracking"<br />
www.facebook.com/nofrack<br />
Huerfano Hometown Heroes<br />
Recognizes and honors those actively<br />
serving in the military from this area<br />
through sending postcards, notes and<br />
needed/wanted items to deployed<br />
soldiers, their units and platoons.<br />
Meets at Journey Home/Adventure<br />
Trail, 1018 W. 7th, Walsenburg. Contact:<br />
Juanita at baileysdoublej@yahoo.com<br />
or Charlene at GLBCEB@msn.com or<br />
huerfanohometownheroes@yahoo.com<br />
Spanish Peaks Regional Health<br />
Center Hospital Auxiliary<br />
Volunteer opportunity at the Gift Shop<br />
Call: (719) 738-5100, ask for gift shop.<br />
Other community interests<br />
Latino Club<br />
Meets last Sunday of the month, 1 pm, at<br />
the Huerfano County Community<br />
Center, 928 Russell Ave, Walsenburg<br />
SPACE - Spanish Peaks<br />
Amateur Cosmos Enthusiasts<br />
Local astronomical society for southern<br />
Colorado and northern New Mexico.<br />
Director: William J. Bechaver<br />
Twitter: @ColoSpacEScapE<br />
email: spacescape@rocketmail.com<br />
www.colospacescape.wordpress.com<br />
Quilting<br />
Scrappy Ladies Quilt Guild<br />
Meets at 10 am each month on the<br />
second Monday at the Spanish Peaks<br />
Library in Walsenburg<br />
Friendship Circle Quilting<br />
Meets every Tuesday 9 - noon in the<br />
quilting room at the United Church in<br />
Walsenburg. Contact: Sally Hix<br />
(719) 738-3734.<br />
Bridge Clubs<br />
Walsenburg bridge group<br />
Meets 2nd and 4th Tues. in Walsenburg<br />
Contact: Norma Lou Murr<br />
(719) 738-1298<br />
La Veta bridge group<br />
First, third, fifth Tuesday, 1 pm at<br />
719-742-6064<br />
Study/Educational Clubs<br />
FCE Extension Council<br />
Family & Community Education Club<br />
Meets first Monday of the month for<br />
lunch at Walsenburg Senior Center,<br />
Huerfano County Community Center,<br />
928 Russell Ave, Walsenburg, 1:30 pm.<br />
President: Laura Bell<br />
Tuesday Night Study Club.<br />
Meets 3rd Tues. of each month at<br />
various locations for information call:<br />
Irene Heikes: (719) 742-3341<br />
Scholarship Granting Organizations<br />
(If you would like your scholarship listed,<br />
please contact us for next year’s edition)<br />
Oktoberfest Committee<br />
Holds annual Oktoberfest in La Veta<br />
on first Saturday of October as<br />
fundraises for scholarships for<br />
Huerfano County students. Contact:<br />
Debbie Channel 719-250-9367<br />
PEO- Philanthropic Educational<br />
Organization for Women<br />
Sponsors scholarships and promotes<br />
higher education for women of all ages<br />
Meetings held 1st and 3rd Mondays<br />
of month at various locations, 5:30 pm<br />
Contact: Peggy Arnold-Hoobler<br />
(719) 742-5496, pegjimah@msn.com<br />
Spanish Peaks HealthCare Foundation<br />
Providing academic scholarships to<br />
students interested in pursuing careers<br />
in health care. Contact: 738-5144, 23500<br />
US Highway 160, Walsenburg, CO 81089
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