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Page 22 2019 Summer Guide World Journal Concerts by ruth orr When people think of our area, they tend to think of pristine natural beauty- unspoiled national forests, dramatic mountains and rock formations, wild animals roaming the plains and through the trees. While we do have all that, we also have something that may be a bit more surprising to those who don’t know: Music. Music for all ages across a wide number of genres, from single evening concerts to multi-day festivals; from traditional Celtic to Bluegrass to Electronica to Country to Blues, we have it all, spread across our territory. Perhaps the longest running music festival and concert series in the area is the Spanish Peaks International Celtic Music Festival. Now in its 15th year, the festival has grown from an afternoon backyard party to four days of workshops, classes, demonstrations, talks, and concerts, happening all over Huerfano County. The SPICMF has brought in internationally renowned artists, from countries ranging from Argentina to Spain and from Canada to the British Isles, a well as superstars from the United States of America. Taking place the third weekend of September every year, the festival officially kicks off with an evening concert in the town of Gardner before launching into a full weekend of fun and music in La Veta and Cuchara, with evening concerts in Walsenburg. This year’s lineup will include internationally famous and local favorites The Old Blind Dogs, as well as several up and coming hot bands from Ireland, plus a host of other artists, some new to the festival, some back by popular demand. To see the schedule, check out who is coming, and buy tickets, go to celticmusicfest.com. There is another celtic harp concert the following weekend. If Celtic music isn’t your cup of tea, there are loads of other musical events to pique your interest. Trinidad has its own Blues festival, Trinidaddio, which takes place in August and dominates the town with funky music and awesome people (trinidaddiobluesfest.com). See page 31 for more The High Kings, who tour the world and previously played at the LIbrary of Congress in Washington, D.C., came to Huerfano County in 2016. In addition to their other concerts, they took the stage along with the local high school choir for one of the many free shows and events the SPICMF hosts over the course of the weekend. Triniddadio information. Sonic Bloom is another multi-day music festival that happens in June (sonicbloomfestival.com) that attracts a couple thousand people each year. The Spanish Peaks Music Festival in July brings Country music stars to play in La Veta (spanishpeaksmusicfestival.com). Deerprint Wine and The La Veta Mercantile (both in La Veta) and La Plaza Inn, Daily Perks, Walsenburg Pizza, and the Fox Theatre in Walsenburg host concerts regularly all summer long, as do other locations around the county, such as the Dog Bar in Cuchara, so keep your eyes on the World Journal for upcoming events so you don’t miss out! There’s more music just over the border in Colfax County, New Mexico too, so branch out and enjoy! Whatever your interests are, you’ll find something for them here.
World Journal 2019 Summer Guide page 23 High Altitude Sickness The ups and downs of visiting the mountains Many visitors traveling to our area who live at lower elevations may experience altitude sickness. People who normally live Location at or near sea level are more prone to acute mountain sickness, especially upon exertion. Acute mountain sickness is brought on by the combination of reduced air pressure and lower oxygen concentration that occur at high altitudes. Symptoms can range from mild to life-threatening. In most cases the symptoms are mild. Approximately 20 percent of people will develop mild symptoms at altitudes between 6,300 to 9,700 feet. Symptoms generally associated with mild to moderate altitude illness include: • Difficulty sleeping • Dizziness or light-headedness • Fatigue • Headache • Loss of appetite • Nausea or vomiting • Rapid pulse (heart rate) • Shortness of breath with exertion People with anemia have a reduced red blood cell count, and therefore have a lower amount of oxygen carried in the blood. Those prone to anemia should What’s the Elevation? Elevation Walsenburg 6,171’ Gardner 6,969’ La Veta 7,037’ Cuchara 8,468’ La Veta Pass 9,413’ Bear Lake 10,480’ Blue Lake 10,500’ Cordova Pass 11,243’ Greenhorn Mountain 12,347’ E. Spanish Peak 12,683’ W. Spanish Peak 13,626’ Mt. Blanca 14,345’ consult a doctor regarding an iron supplement. Drink plenty of fluids, especially water, avoid alcohol, and eat regularly. Foods should be relatively high in carbohydrates. People with underlying heart or lung diseases should avoid high altitudes. Early diagnosis is important. Acute mountain sickness is easier to treat in early stages. The main treatment for all forms of mountain sickness is to descend to a lower altitude as rapidly and safely as possible. You should not continue climbing if you develop symptoms. Extra oxygen should be given, if available. People with severe mountain sickness may need to be admitted to a hospital. Call 911 or seek emergency medical assistance if severe difficulty breathing develops, or if you notice a lower level of alertness, or other severe symptoms such as confusion, coughing up blood, or shortness of breath at rest. Enjoy your visit to our valley. La Veta Fire Protection District Some common-sense tips to stay flash-flood safe by mark craddock It's an undeniable fact: The Spring Fire of 2018 was the thirdlargest in Colorado history, burning more than 108,000 acres of forest in Huerfano and Costilla County. But there is still plenty of pristine backcountry waiting to be explored, miles of trout streams waiting to be fished, thousands of campsites where one can sleep among the stars in quiet isolation. There is, however, another undeniable fact. Flash floods have always been a possibility in southern Colorado — indeed, much of the West — and the Spring Fire has increased the chances that they will occur locally over the next several years. Back country enthusiasts would be wise to keep an eye on the sky and plan their adventures around the possibility of quick escape if conditions rapidly change. Late-day thunderstorms, common throughout the summer and early fall, are not a hiker's friend. Like most wilderness dangers, however, a little common sense will go a long way toward ensuring a safe, memorable experience in our slice of the Rockies. A July, 2010, U.S. Forest Service publication provides the following tips for staying flood-safe: • Know your area's flood risks. Monitor the NOAA weather radio for all hazards bulletins, or your local news stations for vital weather information. You can visit www.noaa.gov for weather updates and for flood safety driving tips: www.weather.gov/safety/flood. • When possible, carry a NOAA weather radio. There are many portable, battery operated models which will slip easily into a backpack or back pocket. • Stay alert for signs of heavy rain (thunder and lightning), both where you are and upstream. Watch for rising water levels. • If flooding occurs, get to higher ground. Leave low-lying areas immediately. • Do not try to outrun a flash flood in your car. Climb to safety immediately. • Avoid areas already flooded, especially if the water is flowing fast. Do not attempt to cross flowing streams. Remember: turn around; don’t drown. • Don't try to swim to safety; wait for rescuers to come to you. Do not camp or park your vehicle along streams and rivers, particularly during threatening conditions. • Be especially cautious at night, when it is harder to recognize and respond to danger. Locally, the risk of flash flooding is greatest in streams that are fed by runoff from burn-scarred hillsides, which are less able to absorb and retain water. Hikers should be particularly careful in the regions along Pass Creek, Spring Creek, Middle Creek, Indian Creek, North Abeyta Creek, South Abeyta Creek and the Huerfano and Cucharas rivers.
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