Las Animas County is under stage two fire restrictions after the county board of commissioners approved a resolution allowing for the enactment Tuesday. Under the amended fire restrictions, no open fires are permitted, “in an attempt to reduce the risk of forest and / or prairie fire to Las Animas County,” according to the resolution.
■ Arriba Museum https://youtu.be/H1nrgmdpJYA ■ Bailey Saddeland Museum https://youtu.be/AvyjxxyynV8 ■ Cheyenne Wells Telephone Museum https://youtu.be/00T4tIupg9k ■ Cheyenne Wells Old Jail Museum https://youtu.be/WMLTQxEQeHE ■ Elbert County Museum https://youtu.be/pOJLvbxGqlo ■ Flagler Hospital Museum https://youtu.be/AzR6Z5KJfzM ■ Flagler School Museum https://youtu.be/0dw_CrAJxh4 ■ Hugo’s Lincoln County Hedlund House Museum https://youtu.be/Kk0wHm7LjwU ■ Kit Carson County Carousel Museum in Burlington https://youtu.be/LLUK8cbrHMc ■ Kit Carson Museum in Kit Carson, Colorado https://youtu.be/ruEafBL02Qo ■ Limon Heritage Museum https://youtu.be/PG-8z_UxdQU ■ Old Town Burlington https://youtu.be/Ec_mjR7Aimw .
To everyone who has supported us following the death of our Mother Evangeline "Vangie" Garcia, we would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation. Your many acts of kindness continue to be a great comfort to us in our time of sorrow.
Each month, Primero’s teachers, administration and staff select students from the various grade levels to recognize as Students of the Month. Primero’s Students of the Month are selected based on outstanding attendance, stellar grades and diligent work ethic. These students serve as role models for the student body and shine as examples of good character within the community.
On Friday, April 29, more than 60 young artists displayed 88 art works at an evening art show at the A.R. Mitchell Museum. It was the first annual Trinidad Youth Art Show sponsored by the Art Council of Trinidad. The young artists ranged in age from five to 18, and their works spanned a variety of media — from masks to oil paintings.
It’s that time of year again when the temperatures are rising — inviting people back out to the rivers and lakes dotting the area — leading to increased risk of water emergencies; and the Trinidad Fire Department plans to be ready for any water-based emergencies after recently receiving new training.
Purgatoire River Call as of: 05/03/2022. Hoehne Ditch: Priority #15, Appropriation Date: 04/10/1864.
Today’s Quote “Beauty is a radiance that originates from within and comes from inner security and strong character.” ~Jane Seymour ■ COMMUNITY EVENTS —THIS WEEK —SENIOR CENTER FUNDRAISER FRI. MAY 6 (9 a.m.-2 p.m.) Don’t miss all the goodies at the annual Spring Bazaar and Bake Sale benefit fundraiser for the Sayre Senior Center that will be held at the center, 1222 San Pedro.
This is that happy time of the year when our children graduate from school and head out into the world — all on their own. It’s what we raised them to do. We taught our little birds how to fly and now it’s time to watch them leave the nest. It can be a bittersweet experience and always pulls on the heartstrings — it did for me, anyway.
One day last week, I found myself busy during the lunch hour and didn’t stop to eat until around 2 p.m. I went to a fast-food restaurant and ordered a small sandwich, medium fries, and a diet soda. Later I realized the moderate-size meal I had consumed contained nearly 800 calories. The fries were delicious, but were they worth it?