September 2022

NM Gov. announces $1.1M investment for Raton film school, studio project

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the state is investing $1.1 million in capital outlay to fund a film and media school and studio in Raton. The City of Raton, in partnership with the nonprofit El Raton Media Works, is planning renovations of the old Kearny Elementary School to create the Kearny Film Studio and Education Center. The center is expected to launch its first training courses in summer 2023, followed by the buildout of a professional soundstage and studio in winter 2025.

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Deer hunters can keep an eye on their mailbox for chronic wasting disease mandatory testing letter

DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife has selected specific deer hunts for mandatory chronic wasting disease testing in 2022 to inform how and where to fight the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease. Beginning in early October, CPW will be sending letters to Colorado rifle season deer hunters who have been selected for mandatory CWD testing.

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It’s a bird, it’s a plane — no, it’s a giant moth

The white-lined sphinx, often known as a hummingbird moth is a frequent visitor to many Las Animas County gardens. While most moths are nocternal, this busy giant loves the day time hours to feed on the nectar of all types of flowers. Avid photographer Patrick Arguello just happened to snap this guy enjoying an afternoon snack in his own garden. Thank you, Patrick for sharing your photograph with all of us. It’s a real beauty.

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Check this out!

The Trinidad Carnegie Public Library can help you do just that! Recently the Trinidad Carnegie Public Library acquired what they call “a good entry-level telescope” and are offering it to be checked out by library patrons. The telescope is a Zhumell Z100 reflectortype telescope and is designed to sit on any stable horizontal surface.

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Joann Gomez’s Story January 26, 1952 September 23, 2022

Joann Gomez's Story January 26, 1952 September 23, 2022 life story with you. When my mom was giving birth to me, she was unconscious. I was not only a breech baby, but a premature baby. When the doctor went to hand me to the nurse, I slipped from their hands. I fell to the concrete floor damaging my brain. The doctor told the nurse not to tell anyone what happened to me. It was a year later that my mom and dad (John Andy and Lucille Gomez, deceased) took me to a doctor in Denver and found out what happened to me. I was also diagnosed with cerebral palsy. They could have sued the doctor, but my parents were only concerned with helping me to survive. You see, the doctor told my parents that I had only 10 years to live because of my damaged brain. Guess what? I lived to be 70 years and 9 months old! Do you know why? Because my mommy prayed for me to live beyond the 10 years. The Lord heard her prayer!

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Rural electric co-op San Isabel Electric Association looks to raise rates — first increase in 13 years

Electric utility customers purchasing service from San Isabel Electric Association will see a rate adjustment for 2023 if the cooperative’s board of directors passes the first increase in 13 years. SIEA will hold a hearing for co-op members to discuss electric service rates for 2023 — Thursday, Nov. 3, at 6 p.m., at the Huerfano County Community Center, located at 928 Russell St. in Walsenburg, Colorado.

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