by William J. Bechaver SOUTHERN COLORADO — The world of Ranch Rodeo is expanding, and the grassroots event is growing in popularity. For those of us who have attended one of these premier events, it’s the most fun that can be had on 40 legs! This summer, we’ve had four…
Posts published in “Day: August 16, 2015”
by Nancy ChristoffersonSTONEWALL — The valley of the stone wall is aptly named, but it easily could have been named Russellville or Storzburgh or perhaps Valle de Purgatorio. In fact, in the early 1870s, it was known as St. John’s Valley, or Valle de San Juan, in honor of the…
by Eric MullensWALSENBURG — One year and two days after her arrest for child abuse resulting in death, Marissa Jackson broke down in district court Wednesday morning leaving a plea bargain on the table for at least the next two weeks. The case was called for formal arraignment of the…
by Sally Jane RuybalidTRINIDAD — When children at this popular playground in Trinidad shout from the top that they’re coming on down, they sure didn’t mean the actual tube slide. Unfortunately, this scenario had become all too true for the unique playground situated in Cimino Park located near the downtown of Trinidad.…
by Bill KnowlesTRINIDAD — With a 6-0 vote the Trinidad City Council created a unique type of permit allowing for wine tasting in the city. “This is in essence a manufacturers’ wine tasting license,” said City Attorney Les Downs. The permit was filed by Craig Stevens and his wife Della,…
Commissioners agree to try new County Clerk and Recorder hours by Bill KnowlesTRINIDAD — The number of items handled by the commissioners at their regular commission meeting Tuesday, Aug. 4 made it an eventful meeting. The Las Animas County Clerk and Recorderʼs office is changing its hours of operation. It…
by Ruth OrrWALSENBURG — The Family Resource Center in Walsenburg is a shining example of what a resource center can and should be. Unique among Colorado’s family resource centers, the Walsenburg center recently attracted the attention of the state for its comprehensive and coordinated program. About eighteen months ago, the Family Center Director…
by Eric MullensWALSENBURG — Following a short public hearing Tuesday night in which no objections were filed, the Walsenburg City Council voted unanimously to approve a zoning change that will allow development of a tiny homes community on the old football field located behind the Spanish Peaks Public Library. Rod…