CDOT Director is supportive by Bob Kennemer LA VETA — In a recent meeting held at the La Veta Community Center, Colorado Department of Transportation Regional Director Bill Thiebaut consistently expressed strong support for the La Veta Trails project. And so, just what is this “Trails Project”? Over the past…
Posts published by “Marty Mayfield”
Farm to table food movement thrives with the support of interns by Bob Kennemer HUERFANO — For several years now, several groups, both for profit and nonprofit, have been providing healthy, wholesome, locally grown, organic foods to area residents and restaurants. Often referred to as “farm to table,” this movement…
story and photos by Eric Mullens LUDLOW — Representatives from the United Mine Workers of America, historians, musicians and southern Colorado residents, many with ties to the southern Colorado coal wars, came together Sunday to recognize the sacrifices made, and lives lost at the site for the former strike colony…
by Eric MullensWALSENBURG — During this week’s Walsenburg City Council session, city administrator David Johnston said the land sale between the city and Martra Holdings Inc., is about ready to be finalized. Johnston said the Martra deal may close before the city’s annexation plans to extend the city limits to…
LA VETA — The Southern Colorado Astronomical Society (SCAS) is pleased to announce that it has plans to build a standing stone circle observatory at the Astronomy Park just west of La Veta. When many of us think of the term observatory we envision a domed building with a telescope sitting…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Jun 11, 2015, 2:26 PM ET By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press The single-engine plane came in low as the seasoned pilot maneuvered to give his gunner a clear shot at a coyote on the ground below. They were on a mission to hunt down predators…
Special to KRTN Multi-Media On June 2 – 4, 2015, the New Mexico Motor Transportation Police participated in the 28th annual “International Roadcheck” campaign. “International Roadcheck” is an annual three-day event in which certified inspectors conduct commercial motor vehicle (CMV) compliance, enforcement, and educational initiatives designed to collect valuable inspection…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media The Parks and Recreation report from Jared Chatterley was first up on the agenda for Tuesday evening’s Raton City Commission meeting. Cathy Shultz spoke to the commission during the public comment period, about the proposed dog park. There seemed to be some confusion as…
Special to KRTN Multi-Media Henry P. Roybal Sr. of Santa Fe won the grand prize of a 14-foot Lowe boat on Sunday, June 7 at the annual Sugarite Canyon State Park Fishing Derby. Thomas Pacheco of Raton won the top cash prize of $1,000. Registrations for the derby totaled 769,…
Mary Praxy Bowman, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on May 28, 2015. She was born in Tercio, Colorado on October 9, 1930 to Manuelita(Ortega) and Manuel Gonzales. Mary was employed for the Maglia family for many years. She liked to fish and was a regular at garage sales. Praxy…