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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.

n COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Votes / Percent Tony Calvin Hass/ District 3 (Unopposed) 4,650 / 100.00% n COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER Henry Smokey Guzzo Jr. (Democrat) 2,499 / 38.09% Karrie Apple (Republican) 4,062 / 61.91% n COUNTY TREASURER Donna J.

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.

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.

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

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.