Additional Articles

• Opinion

  Letter to the Editor: Good job on Covered Wagon Days

  Thank you to Carl Hill and all of the Covered Wagon Days committee for the good job of organizing the parade and inviting me to join the other ladies as representing the “Ladies of the West.”

  1 year ago
• Opinion

  Letter to the Editor: Ski Hi Parade Committee thanks contributors

  The Ski Hi Stampede Parade Committee would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for their contributions to the 2018 parades. Their continued support makes the parades possible and is greatly appreciated.

  1 year ago
• Community

  School supply drive underway

  La Puente’s Outreach Services is now holding its ninth annual backpack drive to gather school supplies for children in kindergarten through 12th grade and needs the public’s help.

  10 months ago
• Community

  Colorado judicial performance evaluations out

  Performance evaluations of Colorado appellate and trial court judges standing for retention in the 2018 general election will be made available at www.ojpe.org on Aug 7. The performance evaluations also will be included in the “Colorado Voter Information Guide,” commonly referred to as the Blue Book, to be mailed this fall to every active registered voter household in Colorado.

  10 months ago
• Community

  Free paint recycling event Aug. 16

  PaintCare is hosting a free paint recycling event in Creede on Aug. 16 at the Mineral County Landfill from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Individuals and businesses are invited to recycle unwanted paint during this event.

  10 months ago
• Community

  Handgun permit course set

  A concealed handgun firearm training course will be offered by the Rio Grande County Sheriff’s Office on Aug. 24 and 25. This will be an eight-hour course and will satisfy requirements for a concealed firearm carry permit upon successful completion. There is no charge for the course.

  10 months ago
• Community

  Backpack outreach Aug. 18

  The New Life Fellowship Church in Del Norte will be hosting a backpack outreach for the children in Del Norte on Saturday, Aug. 18 at 9 am. There will be a free pancake breakfast, free haircuts and a skit followed by the distribution of backpacks and water bottles.

  10 months ago
• Community

  Silver Thread Studio Tour Saturday

  Enjoy a beautiful and relaxing drive on the Silver Thread Byway and visit artist studios along the way. See and meet 18 incredible artists in their studios where they create their work during the Silver Thread Studio Tour on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Pick up a map at the South Fork or Creede visitors centers.

  10 months ago