by Edie Flanagin GARDNER — My husband and I have been to each of the nine Hippie Days music fests in Gardner and this year has to be one of the best. As always, the music, food, vendors and “vibes” were great. We always bring our lawn chairs, stake out…
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by David TesitorTRINIDAD, SANTA FE — The Trinidad Triggers officially clinched the Northern Division of the Pecos league with a 12-4 win over the Fuego last Wednesday after an impressive victory at Fort Macey Park. The Triggers championship was never in doubt as they needed only one win out…
Defense motion to suppress search warrant in drug case grantedDA won’t appeal ruling by Eric Mullens WALSENBURG — Two defendants in a November 2014 drug case are free with charges dismissed after the court found the original search warrant was flawed. Charges against Allen Wayne Martinez, who has been free…
by Brian Manning HUERFANO — Inez Prator, a resident of the Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center, just turned 99. She was born on July 20, 1916 in Tyrone, Colorado. Her father, Roy Spangler, was a homesteader and he worked for a local cattle ranch. He later became a…
Walsenburg has a bad 24 hours—police, EMTs race from scene to scene by Eric Mullens WALSENBURG — While it may not have been a date that would live in infamy; Wednesday, July 22, 2015 was a day Huerfano and Walsenburg emergency service first responders won’t likely forget for some time.…
by Bill KnowlesWALSENBURG — At a crossroad in its development and growth, the city of Walsenburg needs to look ahead and embrace its future According to City Administrator Dave Johnston, “Until we can get together and decide how we are to spend the money, we arenʼt going anywhere.” With the…
by David TesitorHUERFANO COUNTY — Many people have asked about the flags which appeared seemingly overnight along a stretch of I-25 north of Walsenburg. They start just north of mile marker 60 and extend several miles slightly into Pueblo County. This work is the vision of local resident Lindsey Case,…
Ray Schuppan passed away quietly at his home in Raton, NM on July 29, 2015. He was 85. Ray was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Floyd R. and Elma Schuppan on March 21, 1930. He grew up in Banner County, NE and Goshen County, WY. Ray was a farrier, brand…
Ruben N. Lopez age 82 passed away August 1, 2015 in Raton, NM. He was born March 21, 1933 the son of Santos and Phoebe Lopez. He was a long time resident of Raton and former owner Flowerland where he worked as a florist. He is preceded in death by…
Mary K. Ortega age 77 passed away August 1, 2015 in Raton, NM. She was born February 18, 1938 in Raton, NM to John and Clara Ford Ortega. She was preceded in death by her father John Ortega, step-mother Mela Ortega, brothers Albert (Hippo) Ortega, Nicci Ortega and sister Gloria…