THE FINE PRINT
“Autumn, the season of the year that God seemed to have put there just for the beauty of it.” ~Lee Maynard .
November 2022
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Vote tallies for races/candidates in Las Animas County were available as of print deadline at 10 p.m. on Nov.
Polis introduces $42.7B budget proposal for next fiscal year
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Tuesday, Nov.
Frisch leads Boebert in 3rd district — yet race still too close to call
It’s been over 12 hours since polls closed in Colorado (as of this newspaper’s deadline) and the race for Colorado’s Third Congressional District is still too close to call. Democrat Adam Frisch is leading incumbent congresswoman Lauren Boebert by just 3,475 votes at deadline (51% to 49%), but it is still unclear how many votes were left to count in the district that spans the Western Slope, through southeast Colorado, Las Animas County and Pueblo.
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ATCH Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Areas of blowing dust between 8 a.m. and noon. Windy, west wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph — gusts to 45 mph. Night: Mostly clear, low around 22. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Nonprofits combine forces in hope of bringing outdoor youth initiatives, family-friendly skiing to region
A Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame inductee and a nonprofit working to bring family skiing back to the Cuchara region are partnering to make the dream a reality, along with working to offer outdoor youth initiatives for regional students. Chris Anthony, a professional skier and filmmaker, and Panadero Ski Cooperation, a nonprofit working to reopen Cuchara Mountain Park, are teaming up to bring convenient ski access and youth outdoor initiatives to southern Colorado.
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If you only know the best and the worst of your subject, you don’t really know it deeply. Whether it’s a person or a sandwich, it’s the complicated middle parts that really give you the experience.
HOEHNE SCHOOL HONOR ROLL FIRST NINE WEEKS 2022-2023
SENIORS – Superintendent Graciela Aguilar Jordyn Guzzo Zacchius Aragon Laura Montoya Ashley D’Ercole Ronni San Roman Philip Flores SENIORS – Principal Isaiah Chavez Edwin Diemer Abigail Crosson Jessica Sakariason JUNIORS – Superintendent Chrisily Furia Janelle Ramos Kami Furia Olivia Torres Janae Ramos Bryan Williams JUNIORS – Principal Estrella Armijo Cotty Phelps Mackenzie Gauna Ashlyn Velasquez Joseph Just Levi Williamson SOPHOMORES – Superintendent Zane Evangelista Phoenix San Roman Myka Salbato SOPHOMORES – Principal Laura Jo Borrego Ellegra Gutierrez Kaylah Crosson John Terry Nolan Gabrielson Angelina Valentine Kilgore FRESHMEN – Superintendent Elia Bowman Cadence Doering Isabella Chacon Ethan Hagan Craig Chambers Jacob Magninat Brooklynn Coley Brice Phelps Mikenna Dasko FRESHMEN – Principal Jayson Guzzo Annika Montoya Connor McGraw Leila Sedillo Matteo Moltrer Martha Williamson 8th GRADE Sophia Aguilar Connor Knezel Quentin Chavez Walter Martin Abbigail Festi-Vensor Presleigh Martinez Braylee Foster 8th GRADERS – Principal Melany Gutierrez Alanis Gavin Rivas Emily Lewis Brody Silvey Xavier Maes Aiyana Valdez Caden Marquez 7th GRADERS – Superintendent Alec Baca Ayshia Swetky Ezrie Gaucin Lauryn VanMatre Mason Salbato 7th GRADERS – Principal Kiara Chambers Taylor Trujillo Paisley San Roman Brycen Wallace Addysan Terry 6th GRADERS – Superintendent Mary Armijo Katelyn VanMatre Katelyn Lewis Rhyannon Wallace Zaleah Smith Addison Walters 6th GRADERS – Principal Aiofe Soleil Cornejo Ezekiel Williamson Jayden David Aubrey Yates Andres Quinonez Maggie Zamora 5th GRADERS – Superintendent Jaxyn David Colton Nelson Sophia Lopez Ziva Wilson Mariah McGraw 5th GRADERS – Principal Jeffrey Espinoza Grayson Lane Koye Foster Bailey Maxwell Aubrey Gallegos Belle Medina Audriana Gonzals Nathan Micek Sariyah Gutierrez James Vigil Addison Knezel 4th GRADERS – Superintendent Kirra Bell Callie Mincic Jace Cannon Maria Rodriguez Fierro Brodie Gonzales
Aguilar announces 2022 Homecoming Court
Aguilar School District RE-6 celebrated Homecoming the week of Oct. 20. Royalty was announced during the La Veta volleyball games, and a dance was held on Saturday, Oct. 26. Former Aguilar High School Homecoming Queen and Miss Colorado, Dawna Jo Avila, returned to crown the new king and queen.
Primero Student of the Month for September/October
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.