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Posts published in “Day: November 24, 2015”

Veterans Day Ceremony in Springer

by Sherry GoodyearSPRINGER — The Springer New Mexico’s Veterans Day Celebration was a tearful event for Mayor Fernando Garcia as he marveled at the sacrifices so many have made to assure we remain free.  Garcia said, “People fight for us so we can go on with our day to day…

Bank plans open house reception and 2016 calendar distribution

WALSENBURG/TRINIDAD/RATON — During this time of year, you can be certain that temperatures drop, leaves fall, days get shorter, and The First National Bank in Trinidad, along with its branch facilities, are busy making final preparations for its 30th annual open house reception and calendar distribution.  The 2016 Historic Collector’s…

A legend  moves on

by Colette M. ArmijoRATON — On Friday, November 13, the International Bank Family bid farewell to Frances Cardenas as she embarked on her retirement. After serving for 32 years at International Bank, it’s hard to believe someone so vibrant and full of energy is moving on to the next chapter…

Kudos to Kebler

by Nancy Christofferson Julian Abbot Kebler was one of the four men credited with establishing the mighty Colorado Fuel and Iron Company with its many subsidiaries.  However, he might be best remembered by his work with the company’s Sociological Department.      Unlike his longtime cohort and boss, John C. Osgood, Kebler…

City council seats new members, passes budget

by Eric MullensWALSENBURG —  The new Walsenburg City Council Tuesday night passed the $14,040,918 municipal budget for the coming year with $6,328,500 noted as pass-through  funds in the Northlands General Improvement category. The budget was approved with two of the three newest council members, Greg Daniels and Dennis Hoyt, voting…

Walsenburg’s 2016 budget reflects water, sewer, and gas rate increases New rates in February 2016 bills

by Eric MullensWALSENBURG —  Walsenburg City Administrator David Johnston presented his annual budget message to city council Tuesday night, and while city department heads didn’t get everything they wanted, local rate payers are expected to get something they didn’t want; increased utility costs. The city will face financial challenges in…

Local outfitter arrested, charged on 21 counts Outfitter alleged to have charged hunters $3,000 each for hunt  

by Bill KnowlesTRINIDAD — A lengthy investigation by Colorado Parks and Wildlife law enforcement officials has resulted in the arrest of outfitter James Hirschboeck, 53, of Trinidad.  Hirschboeck has been charged with 13 counts of providing unregistered outfitting services for big game wildlife, two counts of providing an illegal hunt…

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