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Table of Contents Regional Events ………….…………...5 Outdoor Activities ……………………8 Shooting Straight …………………..…9 Motocross Track ……………………..10 Greeks, Fables & A Nation Divided ....12 Bike Trails ……………………….......14 Things to Do …………………..….…15 Nightlife ………………………….…..17 Restaurants …………………………..19 Shopping …………………………….23 Raggio! ……………………………...24 Lodging ……………………………...30 Counter Culture ……………………..34 Recreational Marijuana Laws CO …..40 Pot Shots with Brooke …………….…44 Summer Michaels …………………...47 Kids Connections …………………...48 High Tech Stork in Raton …………..50 Detoxification for Optimal Health … . 51 Mandala Center ……………………..52 Health & Wellness ..………………….53 Madrid Family ……………………....55 Ranch & Cowboys …………….…….56 Gunsmithing Marks Milestone ….…..58 Colorado Towns …………………….60 New Mexico Towns ………………....67 Treasures of the Trail ……………….68 Andy’s Tips for Leather Care …….…69 Four Decades of Revving Up …….…70 Contributing Writers

Rob Campbell Greg Boyce Brooke Elphic Robert A. (Bob) Silva Darby Shier Jean Di Lisio Wayne Armacost Doug Holdread Margaret Apodaca

Publisher Executive Editor

Steve Wharton Design/Art Director

Clint Hager Staff Writers

Jean Di Lisio Steve Wharton

Contributing Photographers & Designers David Frank Juan Delaroca Brad Kirby Steve Wharton Tim Keller Jean Di Lisio Frank Mahannah Levi Wharton Emily Tucker

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Straight shooting with Rob Spring is just around the corner and with longer daylight it is a very good time to get out and take a ride to Aguilar and the Apishapa Valley. The tiniest blades of grass are sprouting green, baby calves increase in number each day, and they are very playful. The wildlife is enjoying the weather throughout the Valley, and the number of “frisky” turkeys is very encouraging; indicating a successful spring turkey hunt. At Rob’s Gun Shop, we’ve been gearing up for turkey season, and we have a nice selection so stop in and see us. Our new hours are Tuesday-Friday 12:00p.m.6:00p.m., Saturday 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m., closed Sunday and Monday.

For many years, area residents have been living a “sustainable and prepared” lifestyle here in the Apishapa Valley, and now the secret is out, creating quite the “prepper” hotspot. The

combination of climate, geographical location, our state laws, and our wonderful natural resources have made this area an attractive destination for many people. Come out for a drive and see for yourself. Stop in and say hello at Rob’s Gun Shop!

This year, Spring Turkey Season is April 8, 2017—May 21, 2017. Annual 2017 licenses, such as fishing, small game, combo fishing and hunting and Colorado State Waterfowl Stamps go on sale March 15, 2017. Spring Turkey Licenses are also available on March 15, 2017. Friendly reminder, any person born after January 1, 1949 must produce proof that they have successfully completed an approved Hunter Education Course to purchase any Hunting License. To sign up for a Hunter Education Course near you go to: www.register-ed.com . The hunting, fishing and recreational opportunities in the Apishapa valley are key ingredients attracting those who want a more prepared lifestyle. There has been quite a bit of buzz about off-grid living, alternative energy, sustainable living, and preparedness. More and more people are deciding that a selfsustained, off-grid lifestyle is the choice for them. People want to be less dependent on the “grid” and more dependent on themselves. There is something to be said for raising and growing your own food. Off-grid, eco-friendly homes and properties are quickly becoming our new norm. We do live in Colorado, so the number of greenhouses and gardens are steadily increasing as well. With solar panels and wind generators are popping up everywhere, and it’s easy to see more and more people are trying to live a greener lifestyle. In fact, there’s a wide range of “preppers” out there. There are those who simply want a garden and a generator for the next major power outage. Then there are those who want an underground bunker filled with enough supplies to sustain themselves for months. People are finding a sustainable lifestyle is a quality way of living. And they are building their dreams here in southern Colorado. The Apishapa Valley is a hidden gem where you can live this dream among likeminded people.

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Heaven Motorsports Park

by Jean Di Lisio

Motocross racing with off-road motorcycles on dirt tracks has become one of the country’s biggest sports. Fueled by the spectacle of stadium and outdoor races, the astounding jumps and flips of freestyle riders: both amateur and professional riders crave that intoxicating thrill when rubber hits dirt. Hester anticipates those thrills and thoroughly prepares riders for safety and personal longevity. Firstly, protect your body with high quality clothing. Gloves, helmets, knee-and body protection, along with boots are required. Hester features quality motocross gear brands such as Thor, Fly and Fox to name a few. Secondly, plan your vehicle’s consistent care and maintenance cycles. Hester’s Motorsports showroom carries a large selection of parts and accessories. They offer the latest in Kawasaki and all major manufactures factory and aftermarket items. Thirdly, think ahead and book your service appointment early, prior to your events, so that Hester can prepare you for success. Finally, The Northern New Mexico Sports Riders Association (NNSRA) concentrates on bringing Motocross Racing to Raton. Estimating that hundreds if not thousands of visitors and racers yearn for the breathtaking spectacle of Motocross, the most physically demanding sport on earth. Man and machine become one, flying through the air while twisting through

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the turns and bumps. The Northern New Mexico Sport Riders Association, currently evolving within Hester Motorsports business,

is currently offers dirt bike training classes to take your motocross skills to the next level at Heaven Motorsports Park’s 1.1-mile motocross track just east of Raton NM. Memberships from full year to one-day rides are available. The track is able to be ridden 7 days a week, weather permitting. Motor home owners can book an overnight stay on the property with a weekend or higher package. During spring,

summer and fall the hours are 9am to 8pm. Adult supervision is required. Heaven Motorsports Park is currently looking for more supporters to help bring Racing to Raton. Donations are welcome and sponsoring packages are available to advertise your business physically at the track and digitally on line to all of the Motocross community with in a 200-mile radius. Please contact John or Connie Hester at 575-445-3558. You can also book service appointments and research the inventory through the website www.hester-motorsports.com. For more information follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com HeavenMotorsportsPark.

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Greeks, Fables and a Nation Divided? by

Wayne Armacost

It has been 151 years since the darkest and bloodiest chapter of American history was closed, the American Civil War. A century and a half later one can’t help but ask the question: Are we still a nation divided? “United we stand, divided we fall” has long been used in songs, mottos and motivational speeches since before the days leading up to the American Revolution. However, it was the 6th century Greek slave, Aesop, who is credited with the foundation of the quote through the moral of one of his famous fables. The fable, The Four Oxen and the Lion reads as follows: A lion used to prowl about a field in which Four Oxen used to dwell. Many a time he tried to attack them; but whenever he came near they turned their tails to one another, so that whichever way he approached them he was met by the horns of one of them. At last, however, they fell a-quarrelling among themselves, and each went off to pasture alone in the separate corner of the field. Then the Lion attached them one by one and soon made an end of all four. Have we as a nation fallen to ‘a-quarrelling’ among ourselves only to find ourselves standing in the separate corners of the pasture? United we stand, Divide we fall? The squeaky wheel of many special interest groups is often so loud that sound judgment and common sense reasoning are abandoned in the name of appeasement. Our once strong foundation of a two party political system is cracked and greatly stressed as both parties identities have become so muddled in the waters of compromise their bases no longer recognize them for who they were. We are a nation consumed with smart phones, celebrity gossip and Monday Night Football. Late night talk show hosts routinely make fun of people who, when randomly on the street, cannot identify Supreme Court Justices, Senators, the Speaker of the House or domestic and foreign issues that threaten our way of life and our freedoms. The lion (terrorism, unsecure borders, disease, radical special interest groups, political corruption and out of control spending making up the short list) has not given up its attacks, however, that group of Americans willing to stand, tails to one another so that the lion is met by horns grows smaller and smaller. After the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001 we were truly a nation united. A time of cooperation and a spirit of unity unseen since World War II. Former Vice President, Al Gore even famously is quoted saying, “George Bush is my President!” Yet, fourteen years removed from September 11th, as a collective nation, we have lost that spirit of unity and cooperation. The rifts that divide us seems to have opened up larger than ever before, it is as though the bright colors of American pride, comradery and love of our fellow man have dulled having lost their luster to

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selfishness, social media and the greatness of ‘me’. And it is not just the voting populace that seems to have fractured. This decay has trickled down to our institutions of education. The great Greek philosopher Plato is quoted to have said, “Strange times are these in which we live when old and young are taught falsehoods in school. And the person that dares to tell the truth is called at once a lunatic and fool.” How remarkable that over 2,400 years later these words still ring frighteningly true! Schools, once considered a sanctuary from the insanity of the “real world”, fill our children with incredulous, nonsensical drivel. From nutrition to sex ed to American history to politics to current world the truth is often colored with the crayons of strong right and left leaning opinions and corporate advertising. The truth is further muddied by the unprecedented access to information thanks to the World Wide Web. Never before has so much incorrect, half true and plain wrong information been so readily available to confuse and jumble the minds of our students. It won’t get better. It is time for us as parents, tax payers, and flag waving American citizens to once again unite. To stand, tails together and greet the lion with horns sharpened by common sense, sound judgment, prudent research and the responsible use or our sharpest horn: our vote. Sir Winston Churchill, prime minister of the United Kingdom during World War II said, “History with its flickering lamp stumbles along the trail of the past, trying to reconstruct its scenes, to revive its echoes, and kindle with pale gleams the passion of former days.” Men like, Winston Churchill, are few and far between. But they exist, they stand among our ranks, toil in our factories, sweat on our farms and ranches and even, now, sit in our classrooms. We must be so bold, to dare to be called a lunatic and fool, that we would become the standard bearer for Truth. We must encourage these sons and daughters of America to rise up, to grab the flag of Truth, of Justice, of the (lost?) American way and reclaim the glory which is…which was America. We are a great nation, filled with a diverse and wonderful population. We can once again unite to stand against the lion who even now licks its lips in anticipation of our demise. 150 years ago we found ourselves divided, on the brink of self-destruction. But our demise was not meant to be. We overcame our differences and reunited a nation bitterly divided. Over these many years we have stood tall against many a lion: Fascism, Communism, radical Islam, corrupt and power hungry government officials and radical special interest groups. We never allowed ourselves to go off, alone, to separate corners of the pasture. A century and half later, are we still a nation divided? The answer lies in the pasture.

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Blazin’ Trails Are you feeling the effects of cabin fever? Well, Trinidad has the answer for you! Come take a journey around this beautiful town. Whether you enjoy walking, hiking, or mountain biking we have something for you. From our gorgeous downtown, to the lofty vistas with stunning views around the Wormhole Loop, you will always be able to find a great adventure. The beautiful River Walk is an easy ride with plenty of chances to see wildlife. It is four miles of paved trail winding along the Purgatoire River. This is also a great place to walk your dog and let them play at the new dog park. After you’re done on the River Walk, check out Trinidad’s urban riding scene. Here you will find steep roads, along with big drops and big sets of stairs. The downtown architecture makes for an incredible backdrop for any ride or afternoon walk. Stop by some of our quaint and charming shops and art galleries. There’s no shortage of great restaurants to fuel your body, too. When you are ready to go hit some single track, you have some options with more to come. The City has built an incredible trail with the help of some volunteers. The Wormhole trails are located on the north side of Trinidad and a short ride from anywhere in town. To find the parking lot, go north on Arizona St. to County Rd. 26.8 (W. Arch St.) and head west. The parking lot will be right in front of you at the 90 degree turn. There are currently two trails that leave the parking lot: one nice, gentle trail named Crossbed Way runs south from the parking lot and leads over to Simpsons Rest Road. This is a good route coming from town if you are on foot or rubber. The second trail, called The Rockfall Road, runs north and is a dual direction trail. Some riders coming downhill can be moving very fast so please be alert. This trail leads to a saddle at the top of the ridge. Here is where it meets up with the Wormhole Loop, which runs south and is a gorgeous, mile-long trail. It is mostly flat with some tight turns and a few short climbs and descents. The views are breathtaking to say the least; bringing your camera is a must! There are no amenities at the top, so be sure to bring more than enough water, a jacket and a phone. Make sure to try both directions of the loop because they are so different. After a few loops around the Wormhole, it’s time to head back down Rockfall Road. If you are in to high speed, beamed turns, and lots of acceleration, here it is! You can really open it up on this section, but keep in mind that you’re not the only one on the trail. Please ride responsibly. This spring, we are scheduled to start a new loop north of the Wormhole. If you are interested in volunteering and giving a much appreciated hand, go to www.trinidadoutdoorclub.com or Trinidad Trails on Facebook. We have an awesome team of volunteers and we have tons of fun building trail. There may be a lot more opportunities for additional trails in the area which is good news for all of us that love the outdoors. Also visit Trinidad Lake State Park and hike or ride on their great trails.

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Haunted Corazon Ghost Tours 232 E. Main St., Trinidad, CO 719-680-4721

El Rancho Bar & Café 1901 Santa Fe Trail, Trinidad 719-846-0388

Walsenburg, Colorado

Gino’s Sports Bar 991 E. Main St., Trinidad 719-845-0388

Rambler Restaurant – Lounge 455 US Hwy 85/87, Walsenburg 719-738-6150 Rosa’s Cantina 620 Main St., Walsenburg 719-738-2015 Sarti’s Bar 823 Main St., Walsenburg 719-738-2522 Silver Dollar 112 West 7th St., Walsenburg 719-738-1644 Starlite Inn 110 W. 6th St., Walsenburg 719-738-9968 La Veta – Cuchara, Colorado Deerprint Wine 106 E. Francisco St., La Veta 719-650-2079 Blue Rooster Saloon 923 Oak, La Veta 719-742-3093 Dog Bar & Grill 34 Cuchara Ave., Cuchara 719-742-6366 Trinidad - Aguilar, Colorado Brix 231 E. Main St., Trinidad 719-422-8273 Dodgeton Creek Brewing Company 36730 Democracy Drive, Trinidad 719-846-2339

Tire Shop Wine & Spirits 601 W. Main St., Trinidad 719-846-6200 What A Grind 341 N. Commercial, Trinidad 719-846-0505

Hops & Vines Liquor 1530 Santa Fe Trail, Trinidad 719-846-7131 Jujo’s Pub 125 N. Chestnut St., Trinidad 719-846-9162 Mantelli’s Bar 137 W. Main St., Trinidad 719-846-9923 Moose’s Social Club and Martini Bar 308 W. Main St., Trinidad 719-216-3517 Pinon Valley Lodge 13410 CR 23.3 off HWY 12, Stonewall 719-868-2079 Rino’s Italian Restaurant & Bar 400 E. Main St., Trinidad 719-845-0949 Ristras at Black Jack’s Saloon 225 W. Main St., Trinidad 719-845-8226 Roughnecks Saloon 214 E. Main St., Aguilar 719-941-4001 Royal Tavern 1906 N. Linden, Trinidad 719-846-9129 Spanish Peaks Inn 22590 CR 416, Aguilar 719-941-4288 Tees me Treat me 105 W. Main St., Trinidad 719-846-8634

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Raton, New Mexico Mulligan’s Restaurant & Bar 473 Clayton Road, Raton 575-445-8540 Pioneer Bar 129 Clayton Road, Raton 575-445-3424 Maxwell – Springer, New Mexico Bar-D Quarter Horses 205 Park Ave., Springer 575-483-0160 D & A’s Pub 221 3rd St., Maxwell 575-375-9671 Cimarron, New Mexico Cold Beer, NM aka Colfax Tavern & Diner US Hwy 64 E at State Road 505, Cimarron 575-376-2229 Express St. James 617 S. Collison, Cimarron 575-376-2664

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restaurants Paradise Coffee 305 S. Main Street 719-742-3680

Burger King  1920 Freedom Road 719-846-9445

Serendipity Specialty Retail and Coffee Shop 528 Main Street 719-890-4471

Ryus Avenue Bakery Farm Café and Market 129 W. Ryus Avenue 719-742-3830

Bob & Earl’s Café  1118 Robinson Ave. (Hwy 12) 719-846-0144

A&W Just off I-25 Exit 52 719-738-3960

Subway 228 Main Street 719-738-1332

Sammie’s 124 N. Main Street 719-742-3453

Alpine Rose Café 22 Main Street 719-738-1157

Tina’s Family Café 501 Walsen Avenue 719-738-2030

Carl’s Jr. 700 Main Street 719-738-1002

Cuchara

Roughneck’s Saloon 214 East Main (719) 941-4001

The Brewed Awakening 73 Cuchara Ave E 719-742-3685

Ringo’s Food Market 213 E Main St (719) 941-4450

Dog Bar and Grill 34 Cuchara Avenue East 719-742-6366

Spanish Peaks Inn 92590 Country Rd. 41, Gulnare 719-941-4288

Gardner Wildflower Café and Grocery 25447 Highway 69 719-746-2100

Walsenburg

Corine’s Mexican Restaurant 822 Main Street 719-738-1231 First Choice Market 801 Walsen Avenue 719-738-3200 George’s Drive-Inn 564 US Hwy 85-87 719-738-3030 Huerfano Café 902 W. 7th Street 719-738-2041 KFC and Taco Bell Just off I-25, Exit 52 719-738-2480 La Plaza Inn 118 W. Sixth Street 719-738-5700 Mike’s Coffee Barn 304 W. 7th Street 719-738-3381

New Century Chinese Restaurant 520 Main Street 719-738-4878

Aguilar

Timbers Restaurant and Tavern 23 Cuchara Avenue East 719-742-3838 Creekside Café and Tavern 303-829-7755

Trinidad Bella Luna Pizzeria 121 W. Main Street 719-846-2750

Brix Sports Bar and Grill 231 E. Main Street   719-422-8273 The Café  135 E. Main Street 719-846-7119 Crazy Raven 112 N. Commercial Street 719-846-8711 Double D’s Grill 443 N. Commercial Street 719-422-8363 El Rancho 1901 Santa Fe Trail 719-846-9049 Family Seed II  525 San Juan Street 719-845-8057 Frontier B.B.Q. 815 E. Goddard Avenue 719-859-2624

La Veta Alys’ Restaurant 604 S. Oak Street 719-742-3742 Charlie’s Market 212 S. Main Street 719-742-3651 Deerprint Wine & Bistro 106 E. Francisco 719-472-4957

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Gourmet Healthy Coffee 112 N. Commercial Street 719-859-3839 or 214-8630

McDonalds  322 Nevada Avenue 719-846-3322

Great Wall 321 State Street 719-846-1688 or 6201

Mission at the Bell  134 W. Main Street 719-845-1513

Green Chile Grill @JR’s 1221 S. 2nd Street 575-445-3567

Moose’s Social Club & Martini Bar 308 W. Main Street 719-216-3517

Habaneros’s Mexican Grill 508 Nevada Avenue 719-422-8190 I Love Sugar Candy and Sweet Shoppe 259 N. Commercial Street 719-846-2000 Kentucky Fried Chicken  212 Nevada Avenue 19-846-7723 Lee’s Bar-B-Q 825 San Pedro Avenue 719-846-7621 The Lunch Box 107 E. Main Street 719-845-9999

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Nana & Nano’s Deli & Pasta House  418 E. Main Street 719- 846-2696 Ole’s 2833 Toupal Drive 719-845-0102 Peaks Restaurant & Lounge 3130 Santa Fe Trail at the Holiday Inn 719-845-8400 Pizza Hut & Wing Street 2008 Freedom Road 719-846-8236 Primero Bread & Café 911 Robinson Avenue at Mt. Carmel Community Center 719-845-4822

Rino’s Italian Restaurant & Steakhouse  400 E. Main Street 719-845-0949 Ristras at Black Jack’s Steakhouse 225 West Main Street 719-845-8226 Safeway – Bakery and Star bucks in the store 457 W. Main Street 719-846-2246 Sonic Drive-In  642 W. Main Street 719-845-0402 Sub Shop at the Whistle Stop 313 Nevada Avenue 719-846-6633 Sunshine Donuts  416 University Street 719-422-8230 Taco Bell 212 Nevada Avenue 719-846-7723 Tees me Treat me 105 W. Main Street 719-846-8634

Tequila’s 9990 Santa Fe Trail 719-846-3514 Tony’s Diner  734 E. Main Street 719- 846-6000 Tutti Scoops Old World Ice Cream 202 N. Commercial St. 719-845-8508 Walmart Supercenter – Bakery 2921 Toupal Drive 719-846-4477 Wendy’s Old-Fashioned Hamburgers Exit 25 & Exit 11 9960 Santa Fe Trail 719-845-9143 What A Grind 341 N. Commercial Street 719-846-0505 Wonderful House Chinese Restaurant 415 University Street 719-845-1888 Weston/Stonewall Garlutzo Pizza 6878 CO-12, Stonewall 719-868-3049

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Ringo’s Super Trading Post 23386 CO-12, Weston 719-846-7874

Bruno’s Pizza & Wings 133 E. Cook Avenue 575-445-9512

K-Bob Steakhouse 1228 S. 2nd Street 575-445-2548

Pappa’s Sweet Shop 1201 S. 2nd Street 575-445-9811

Picketwire Lodge & Store 7600 CO-12, Stonewall 719-868-2265

Casa Lemus Inn & Restaurant 350 Clayton Road 575-445-4024

La Cosina Café 745 N. 3rd Street 575-445-9675

Santa Fe Café 244 S. 1st Street 575-707-7006

Pinon Valley Lodge 13410 CR 23.3 off CO-12, Stonewall 719-868-2079 Stonewall Shopping Bag 6689 CO-12, Stonewall (719) 868-2255 Raton Alfonso’s Mexican Food 412 Clayton Road 575-445-8022 Arby’s 415 Clayton Road 575-445-8078 The Art of Snacks 138 South First Street 507-440-9803 Asian Buffett 1281 S. 2nd Street 575-445-9518

Stakeout Dining Club, Inc.

Dairy Queen 1630 Cedar Street 575-445-5396 Denny’s 430 Clayton Road 575-445-1386 Dominos Pizza 129 Clayton Road 575-245-3030

McDonalds 542 Clayton Road 575-445-5569

El Matador 1012 S. 2nd Street 575-445-9575 Enchanted Grounds Café 111 Park Street 575-445-2219 Green Chile Grill @JR’s 1221 S. 2nd Street 575-445-3567 Italian on 2nd Downtown Cafe 134 N. 2nd Street 719-859-0230 575-445-7106

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Mulligan’s Restaurant & Bar 473 Clayton Road 575-445-8501 Oasis Restaurant 1445 S. 2nd Street 575-445-2221

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200 S. 1st Street 575-707-7006 Sonic 327 Clayton Road 575-445-9601 Subway 800 Clayton Road 575-445-9290 Trujillo’s New Mexican/ American Foods 144 S. 2nd Street 575-445-1200

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Cimarron B-E & US (aka BURRITO BANQUET) Catering 400 E. 10th St. Cimarron’s House of Pizza 253 9th Street 575-376-2130 Cold Beer, NM aka Colfax Tavern & Diner US Hwy 64 E at State Road 505 575-376-2229

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CREE-MEE Drive-In at Russell’s One Stop Market 31091 hwy 64 Cimarron 575-376-2480 Express St. James 617 S. Collison at Hwy. 21 575-376-2664 GYPSY JEWELS BAKERY & BOUTIQUE 31094 W. Hwy 64 409-267-7965 THE KIT 31033 Hwy 64 E 575-376-2000

The Porch 9th Street, Cimarron 575-376-2228

Minnie’s Dairy Delite 42 US Hwy 556 505-483-2813

A TASTE OF CIMARRON 575-376-2706

Russell’s Truck and Travel Center – Subway 1583 Frontage Road 4132 I-25 Exit 419 575-483-5004

Springer Elida’s Café 302 Maxwell 575-483-2269

Des Moines Sierra Grande Restaurant 6 Sierra Road, Hwy 64/87 575-278-2721

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The Legacy of Faustin and Margaret Candelario, A Family of Dedication, Diversity and Perseverance by Jean Di Lisio As a young man Faustin Candelario, long-time Raton business owner, learned carpentry and cabinet making. This remained his life’s work. In the 1970s, Faustin and wife, Margaret, with their son Chris and wife, Edna, owned a trailer park and the Candelario Building Products Store on south 2nd street. Their daughter, Rita and husband Emilio, became partners, purchasing the Kiowa Street Mercado building and property in 1985. Through out the years, The Mercado building hosted a variety of venues including an event center, a church, a feed store, various repair shops and storage areas. However, one area, which still exists today, is Faustin’s cabinet-making workshop. His passion in life was for building cabinets and refinishing furniture. He passed his craft onto his children and grandchildren. Currently, the second and third generations

of “Candelario-Martinez” families now guide the Mercado in its present one-of-a kind Land of Enchantment enterprise. “The Candelario Santa Fe Trail Mercado” offers a hint of yesteryear modeling itself after an old time market

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place. Just off Exit 451 in Raton, NM, the massive 10,000-square-foot metal warehouse features five business venues: two antique markets filled with local and imported items, and two shops focusing on different items of outdoor sports equipment and another with specialty guitars and music sound systems. Additionally, the exterior north-facing space exhibits all sizes of Weather King Portable buildings.

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Flash of Genius! by Darby Shier

I began prepping for this article in all of my usual ways. I studied my Writing on Art textbook from college and read model texts on other abstract artists. All of this was because I wanted desperately to capture the spirit and creativity of the artist and legend of my youth, John Raggio. However, when I entered the One Raggio! Avant-Garde Art Gallery on 108 South Commercial Street I realized the limiting vocabulary of my schoolbooks would not serve this particular piece, because this article would be on the man and his the incredible creative process that he uses to develop his one of a kind style. John Raggio known by locals as Raggio began his art career when he was 18 years old as means of recovering from a head injury sustained during a motorcycle accident that resulted in a three-day coma. He now views the accident as a blessing, stating, “I was fortunate enough to have my life altered constructively.” As a child he never viewed himself as an artist. Although he grew up in a family that encouraged art and creativity he always compared himself to his sister who was more proficient at realistic drawing than he was. He explained, “I was always kind of creative but it didn’t matter because I thought everyone was creative. As a kid I was able to experience making my own skateboards, kites, and pushcarts. Although I didn’t know it at the time I can now see that the ability to build, something kids miss out on today because of electronic devices, is so important. ” He feels fortunate to have grown up in an age that did not value television, computers and smart phones. He stated, “I feel gratitude for having grown up in a time when technology was not around. It was not a distraction and I was able to find my self. I found myself on the potters wheel which eventually lead me to the art in the beginning.” Raggio holds a Masters in Clay Sculpture from San Diego State University in California

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and feels his path to becoming a professional artist was organic. He stated, “In college I discovered I was meant to be creative with my hands and my mind. The potter’s wheel turned me on and got me spinning in the right direction.” Raggio’s creative process is unique in that he goes with the flow and believes there are no mistakes in art. He states, “My creative process began on the second day of my first pottery class when one of my symmetrical pots began to take on a non symmetrical shape. I got frustrated and chucked my piece off to the right. As is collapsed on the ground, I thought WOW! I was not looking at a failed sculpture but a face. I immediately jumped up and put a nose, eyes, and hair on my once distorted pot. This is when I realized I could never make a mistake in pottery. I have been following that bliss and having fun ever since.” Raggio believes it is the dance between the left and right hemispheres of the brain that allow him to be creative and complete work. For him, one work flows into another. He states that his left-brain allows him to create the work but it is his right brain that allows him to see outside the box. He knows that when a work is done it is done but that does not mean the idea is done. This allows him to create a series. This philosophy is evident in his work at his gallery as he talks about how one piece of art leads to another. He describes what he calls “Flashes!” or ideas, which enter into your mind that you follow with absolute faith. He feels the flashes of insight come from the right hemisphere and that it is the left that allows the flashes to come to life on the canvas. He stated, “The right brain sees the possibility and the left brain invites order allowing for the production of the art.“ Raggio made his way to Las Vegas New Mexico after the San Diego studio space he was renting was torn down. Within three weeks of being in New Mexico, which never felt quite right, Raggio decided to move to Trinidad. He explained, “I came in hearing you have to bring your own job, so I came with my pottery and began teaching classes.” (Something he plans to continue to do at his current location) In addition to his downtown space Raggio continues to work on larger

projects at his home on Convent Street, which is lovingly referred to by locals as Ft. Raggio!

Raggio’s most recent collection is inspired by Trinidad’s art car festival, Artocade and can be viewed at his downtown gallery. This multi media series features blown out tires collected by Raggio himself off the side of the highway or have been given to him as gifts by members of the community. For Raggio the collection serves two purposes; to remove trash from the highway and repurpose what others would throw away. “Abstraction is art as long as you allow it to be,” he said after talking with a man who dropped off a broken bicycle tire during the interview. For Raggio, critics have never bothered him. He states, “If people love his art or don’t, it has at least elicited an emotional response and discussion,” which is all he hopes for. In addition to sculpture Raggio paints and writes poetry. When asked what advice he had for young artists he offered up a poem: “A trend is for one to pretend, Just to be in style for just a while, Carry on in YOUR own way” --John Raggio A legend is someone who lives life on his or her own terms; carries on in his or her own way. Raggio is legendary. He is that flash of genius.

Life’s Play on Words the humor of Raggio’s artwork

Dedicated to amusing quirks, peculiarities, and oddities of the English language, Raggio’s art engages your senses in wordplay. Playing with words and language can keep you entertained and flexible. He sees to it that you ponder the art piece with an eye toward your

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physio-psychological wonderment. For example, “To vent oneself is to re-invent oneself,” exhibits your ability to say what you’re feeling, and thus makes you better able to find alternatives and solve problems. Another fun Raggio moment… The young man returned for a second and then third time, mesmerized by the piece of art. He was in his early teens, but his sophistication exceeded his years. He spoke very little, only asking Raggio for the price. He quickly left only to return for a fourth time. This time he had his father with him to make the purchase. Raggio recognized the distinctive voice of the legendary man before he saw the face of Bob Dylan. Dylan laid down the dollars and his son left, but this time, with the start to his art collection. John Raggio!, One Raggio! AvantGarde Art Gallery, 108 South Commercial Street (845-8495)

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Antiques-Dealers & Collectibles Walsenburg, Colorado 81089 Antique Avenue 611 Main, Walsenburg 719-738-2393 Collectors Corner 508 Main Street, Walsenburg 719-890-1033 Everything Nice 611 Main Street, Walsenburg 719-890-1670 La Veta, Colorado 81055 North by Southwest 205 S. Main St., La Veta 719-742-3067 Trinidad, Colorado 81082

Arts & Antiques 132 N. Commercial St. Suite C, Trinidad 580-919-9640 Coin Dancer Antiques 232 E. Main St., Trinidad 719-846-0165 Corral Pawn & Trading 126 E. Main St., Trinidad 719-846-6043 Francesca’s Unique Gifts & Furniture 200 N. Commercial St., Trinidad 719-845-8508 Lane’s Antiques 9850 Santa Fe Trail, Trinidad 719-846-3143 Maggie & Moz 113 N. Commercial St., Trinidad 719-846-2700

Alpha Pawn & Antiques 227 N. Commercial St., Trinidad 719-846-8211

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Purgatoire River Trading Company 113 E. Main St., Trinidad 719-845-0202 Theresa’s Antiques 162 E. Main St., Trinidad 719-846-7224 Whispering Wind 269 N. Commercial St., Trinidad 719-846-0452 Raton, New Mexico 87740

Candelario’s Santa Fe Trail Mercado 600 Kiowa, Raton 575-447-6014 Heirloom Shop 132 S. First Street, Raton 575-445-8876

Los Viejitos - advertiser 600 Kiowa, Raton 575-445-5606 505-348-6711 More Junk 773 n. 2nd Street, Raton 575-445-8400

Cimarron, New Mexico 87714 Schwenk’s Antiques 716 S. Collison Ave., Cimarron 575-376-2044 Terra Java 100 N. Washington Ave., Cimarron (575) 426-4410

Art Galleries, Dealers & Consultants Walsenburg, Colorado 81089 Museum of Friends 109 E. 6th St., Walsenburg 719-738-2858 Walsenburg Studio 728 Main St., Walsenburg 575-200-7354 La Veta, Colorado 81055 Desert Expressions 202 S. Main, La Veta 719-742-3067

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The Tool Shed 138 S. First Street, Raton 575-445-5300 Springer, New Mexico 87747 Dominic’s Indoor Flea Market 703 Third Street, Springer 575-643-5844 Livery Stable Antiques 220 Maxwell Ave., Springer Jaspersen’s Cache Antiques 403 Maxwell Ave., Springer 575-483-2349 575-447-0313

Trail Trader 713 3rd Street, Springer 575-445-9016

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Inner Idea Artist & Whitmore Gallery 213 SE Main, La Veta 719-742-3622 Pinon Hill Art Gallery 210 Main, La Veta 719-742-3666 La Veta School of the Arts 105 W. Ryus Ave., La Veta 719-742-3421 Trinidad, Colorado 81082

Arts & Antiques 132 N. Commercial St. Suite C, Trinidad 580-919-9640

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A.R. Mitchell Museum & Gallery 150 E. Main St., Trinidad 719-846-4224

Bombshells Salon & Boutique 500 W. Main St., Trinidad 719-846-8665 Corazon Gallery 149 E. Main St., Trinidad 719-846-0207 Crazy Raven 112 N. Commercial St., Trinidad 719-846-8711

Frank Images 234 N. Commercial St., Trinidad 719-846-3685 Fumio Sawa Fine Art 150 E. Main St., Trinidad 719-680-0739 Galerie Vivante 214 E. Main St., Trinidad 719-334-0087 Marketplace Gallery LLC 149 E. Main St. #8, Trinidad 719-846-8207 Golden Eagle Gallery 149 E. Main St. #6, Trinidad 719-846-3931

Purgatoire River Trading Company 113 E. Main St., Trinidad 719-845-0202 One Raggio! Fine Art Gallery 108 N. Commercial St., Trinidad 719-845-8495

Studio D’Arte 429 N. Commercial St., Trinidad 719-422-8310

Tees me Treat me 105 W. Main St., Trinidad 719-846-8634 Raton, New Mexico 87740 The Old Pass Gallery 145 S. 1st Street, Raton 575-445-2052

Patchwork Phoenix 228 S. 1st Street, Raton 585-445-8000 Cimarron, New Mexico 87714 Cimarron Art Gallery 337 9th Street, Cimarron 575-376-2614 Cimarron Blue Moon 341 E. 9th Street, Cimarron 575-376-2223 Cimarron Trading Company 300 E. 10th Street, Cimarron 575-376-1110

L. Martin Pavletich Studio 428 E. 9th Street, Cimarron 575-376-2821 Rick Enterprises 312 E. 10th St., Cimarron 575-376-2449 Susan Norris Artworks 357 9th Street, Cimarron 575-770-5725 Preservation 1200 Country Rd 580, Gardner 719-746-2958

Beauty & Pampering AP Designs – Salon & Boutique

506 5th St., Springer 575-483-5551

Bombshells Salon & Boutique 500 W. Main St., Trinidad 719-846-8665 Simple Serendipity Laura Heider Raton 575-636-3956 Bicycles Ultimate Sports & Nutrition 2505 E. Main Street, Trinidad 719-846-8359

Cabinets & Furniture Cimarron Canyon Woodworks, Inc. 336 S. Euclid Avenue, Cimarron 575-376-9207

Woody’s Furniture 139 2nd St., Raton 575-445-9211

Candles Cimarron Candle Co 31097 US Hwy 64, Cimarron 575-376-9002

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Curly’s Bead Emporium 301 W. Main St., Trinidad 719-846-8647

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Patchwork Phoenix 228 S. 1st Street, Raton 585-445-8000

North by Southwest 205 E. Main, La Veta 719-742-3307

Entertainment: Music/Sound/ Instruments

Petals 203 S. Main St., La Veta 719-742-2888

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Pieces of My Heart 34 Cuchara St., La Veta 719-742-3250

Ike’s Music 134 Main Street, Trinidad 719-680-3817

Silvershoe 213 S. Main, La Veta 719-742-3435

Spanish Peaks Celtic Music Festival 105 Ryus Avenue, La Veta 719-742-5410

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Picket Wire Lodge & Store 7600 CO-12, Weston 719-868-2265

Anthem Music 600 Kiowa, Raton 575-445-9750

Ringo’s Super Trading Post 23368 Hwy 12, Segundo 719-846-7478

Hampton Land and Lyrics 1966 Highway 21, Springer 575-742-0042

Stonewall Shopping Bag 6689 Highway 12, Weston 719-868-2255

Fashion, Jewelry & Gifts

Weston Supply 16920 Highway 12, Weston 719-868-2231

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Armida’s Boutique & Stuff 526 Main St., Walsenburg 719-738-3288

Arts & Antiques 132 N. Commercial St. Suite C, Trinidad 580-919-9640

Grandpa & Grandma’s This & That 136 W 7th St, Walsenburg 719-738-4868

Bar-K-Corral Boutique 101 E. Main St., Trinidad 719-469-4048

The Wild Flower 25447 Highway 69, Gardner 719-746-2100 La Veta - Cuchara, Colorado 81055 the Bears Den at Cuchara 75 Cuchara Avenue, Cuchara 719-742-3107 Cuchara Country Store & Gifts 34 Cuchara Ave., Cuchara 719-742-3450 Dakota Dukes 4 Cuchara Ave., Cuchara 719-742-5529

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Bombshells Salon & Boutique 500 W. Main St., Trinidad 719-846-8665 Crazy Raven 112 N. Commercial St., Trinidad 719-846-8711 Curly’s Bead Emporium 301 W. Main St., Trinidad 719-846-8647 Purgatoire River Trading Company 113 E. Main St., Trinidad 719-845-0202

Tees me Treat me 105 W. Main St., Trinidad 719-846-8634 Teri’s Hallmark & Floral 155 E. Main St., Trinidad 719-846-9664 Raton, New Mexico 87740 All Seasons I-25 & Hwy 87, Raton 575-445-9889 Buffalo Chip 144 S. 1st Street, Raton 575-445-7659

Candelario’s Santa Fe Trail Mercado 600 Kiowa, Raton 575-447-6014 Helen’s Gift Shop 409 Clayton Road, Raton 575-445-8774 NRA Whittington Center – Gift Shop 34025 US-64, Raton 575-445-3615 Pack Rat Gifts 134 S. 1st Street, Raton 575-445-3242 Patchwork Phoenix 228 S. 1st Street, Raton 585-445-8000 Santa Fe Trail Traders 100 S. 2nd St., Raton 575-445-2888 800-286-6975 Solano’s Boot and Western Wear 101 S. 2nd St., Raton 575-445-2632

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Gypsy Jewels Bakery & Boutique 31094 W. Hwy 64, Cimarron 409-267-7965

Pro Shop at Trinidad Golf Course 1417 Nolan Dr., Trinidad 719-846-4015

Jones Embroidery 3130 Hwy 64, Cimarron 575-376-2343

Hibbett Sports 2116 Freedom Rd., Trinidad 719-846-6048

The Outfitter 129 E. 12th Street, Cimarron 575-376-9128

Tees me Treat me – Fly Fishing 105 W. Main St., Trinidad 719-846-8634

Russell’s One Stop Highway 64, Cimarron 575-376-2225 Russell’s Sundries 31083 Hwy 64, Cimarron 575-376-2502 Capulin, New Mexico 88414 Capulin Country Store 37 1st St., Hwy 64/87, Capulin 575-278-3900 Des Moines, New Mexico 88418

Sierra Grande Restaurant & Gift Shop 6 Sierra Road - Hwy 64/87, Capulin 575-278-2721

Outdoors & Sports Equipment

AP Designs – Salon &

Blue Moon Eclectics 333 E. 9th St., Cimarron 575-376-9040

Boutique 506 5th St., Springer 575-483-5551 Jaspersen’s Cache 403 Maxwell Ave., Springer 575-483-2349 575-447-0313 Russell’s Travel Center I-25, Exit 419 north of Springer 575-482-5004

Cimarron Trading Company 300 E. 10th St., Cimarron 575-376-1110 Cimarron West 256 10th Street, Cimarron 575-376-2423

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Ultimate Sports & Nutrition 2505 E. Main St., Trinidad 719-846-8359 Walmart Super Center 2921 Toupal Dr., Trinidad 719-846-4477 Raton, New Mexico 87740 High Desert Outdoors, Inc. 600 Kiowa Ave., Raton 575-445-7623

Walsenburg, Colorado 81089 Hollowpoint Gun Shop 342 W. 7th St., Walsenburg 719-738-3426

Kmart 1235 S. 2nd St., Raton 575-445-5588

Pawn Shop 434 W. 7th St., Walsenburg 719-738-2530

NRA Whittington Center – Gift Shop 34025 US-64, Raton 575-445-3615

Big R Store 1010 Cherry St., La Veta 719-742-3071 Cimarron, New Mexico 87714

Trinidad Archery & Tackle 1522 S. Oak St., Trinidad 719-680-2527

Hester’s Motorsports 1190 S. 2nd St., Raton 575-445-3558

La Veta - Cuchara, Colorado 81055

Springer, New Mexico 87747

Topar Off-road Products 13747 US-350, Trinidad 719-846-9458

Stonewall, Weston 81091 & Segundo 81082, Colorado Stonewall Shopping Bag 6689 Highway 12, Weston 719-868-2255 Weston Supply 16920 Highway 12, Weston 719-868-2231 Trinidad, Colorado 81082

Cimarron, New Mexico 87714 Cimarron Guns N Gear NM-21, Cimarron 575-376-2099 Cimarron Trading 300 E. 10th St., Cimarron 575-376-1110 Tooth of Time Traders at the Philmont Scout Base 21 Caballo Rd., Cimarron 575-376-1145

Big R of Trinidad 2202 Freedom Road, Trinidad 719-845-1864

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Lodging

Budget Host Motel & RV 553 US Hwy 85/87 719-738-3800

Colfax/Huerfano/Las Animas County Shopping

La Veta 1899 B&B Inn 314 S. Main St. 719-742-5599 Adagio House 818 S. Oak St. 505-466-8385

Sammie’s Motel & RV Park PO Box 617, 124 No. Main St. 719-742-5435

Dakota Campground RV Service Center 1079 US Hwy 85/87 719-738-9912

Sulphur Springs Guest Ranch 421 Country Rd. 719-742-5111

La Plaza Inn 118 West 6th Street 719-738-5700

Quality Inn Trinidad 3125 Toupal Drive 719-497-8000

The Ranch House Inn 1012 S. Cherry St. 719-742-5234

Lathrop State Park Campground 70 County Road 502 719-738-2376

Rodeway Inn & RV Park 9800 Santa Fe Trail 719-846-2251

Two Fox Cabins & RVs 404 Oak Street 719-742-0260

Our Home Vacation Rental 605 Pennsylvania Ave. 719-251-2752

The Warehouse Suites 101 East Ryus Ave. 719-742-5278

Rio Cucharas Inn 77 CR 504 719-738-1282

Cuchara

Sands Motel & Apts. 533 W. 7th Street 719-738-3827

Circle the Wagons RV Park 126 Second Street 719-742-3233

Cuchara Cabins & Condo Rentals PO Box 823 719-742-3340

Cuchara Inn with Conference Facilities 73 Cuchara Avenue East 719-742-3685

Cuchara Mountain Escape 33 Park Road, Cuchara 719-742-3121 Cuchara Vacation Rentals 35 Spruce Trail 719-989-8121 Hardings Corner Bed & Breakfast 140 W. Grand 719-742-5423 I Love Lucy’s Place RV Park 226 W. Grand Street 719-742-325 Inn at the Spanish Peaks B&B 310 East Francisco 719-742-5313 La Veta Inn 103 W Ryus 719-742-5566 La Veta Lakeview Vacation Rental 255 Willis Drive

Cuchara Mountain Escape 33 Park Road 719-742-3121 Cuchara Vacation Rentals 35 Spruce Trail 719-742-3960 River’s Edge Bed & Breakfast at Dodgeton Creek Inn 137 Cuchara Ave. East 719-742-5169 Yellow Pine Guest Ranch 15880 Highway 12 719-742-3528

Trinidad Cawthon Motel & RV Park 1701 Santa Fe Trail 719-846-3303

Tower 64 Hotel & RV 10301 Santa Fe Trail 719-846-3307 Trail’s End Motel 616 East Main Street 719-846-4425 Trinidad Inn & Suites 702 West Main Street 719-849-2271 Trinidad Super 8 Motel 1924 Freedom Road 719-846-8280

Days Inn & Suites I-25 & Exit 13A 900West Adams Street 1-800-225-3297 Frontier Motel 815 Goddard Avenue 719-846-2261Holiday Inn 3130 Santa Fe Trail Drive 719-845-8400 La Quinta Inn & Suites Wellness Hotel 2833 Toupal Drive At Exit 11 719-845-0102

Van Lue’s Prop. Management & Cabins 15880 Hwy 12 719-742-5490 Walsenburg Anchor Motel 1001 South Main Street 719-738-2800 Best Western Rambler 457 US Hwy 85/87 719-738-1121

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Heart of Trinidad Bed & Breakfast 402 West Main Street 512-423-2774 Tarabino Inn & Gallery 310 East Second Street 719-846-2115 Aguilar, Colorado Spanish Peaks Inn – Gulnare 22590 C.R. 41.6 #10, Aguilar 719-941-4288 Stonewall – Weston, Colorado Lodge by the Wall at Stonewall Ranch 6891 Hwy 12, Stonewall 719-868-3335 719-680-1935 Middle Fork Resort advertiser 6878 Hwy 12, Stonewall 720-445-1195

Raton Casa Lemus 575-445-2737 300 Clayton Rd. Best Western 575-445-8501 473 Clayton Rd Budget Host Raton 575-445-3655 136 Canyon Dr. Cedar Rail RV Park 575-445-8500 46020 I-25 El Kapp Motel 575-445-2791 200 Clayton Rd. Heart’s Desire B&B 575-445-1000 301 S. 3rd St.

Monument Lake Park 4789 Hwy 12, Weston 719-868-2226

Holiday Inn Express 575-445-1500 101 Card Ave.

Picketwire Lodge & Store 7600 Hwy 12, Stonewall 719-868-2265

Maverick Motel 575-445-3792 1510 S. 2nd St.

Pinon Valley Lodge 13410 C.R. 23.3 off Hwy 12, Weston 719-868-2079 Stonewall Lodge & RV Park 6673 Hwy 12 (Stonewall), Weston 719-868-2294 Stonewall Shopping Bag – RV Park 6689 Hwy 12, Stonewall 719-868-2252

Raton Pass Inn 575-445-3641 308 Canyon Dr. Robin Hood Motel 575-445-5577 1354 S. 2nd St. Super 8 575-445-2355 1610 Cedar St. Travel Motel 575-445-5503 400 Clayton Rd. Summerlan RV Park 575-445-9536 1900 S. Cedar Willow Springs RV Park 575-445-1200 1025 Frontage Road Cimarron BLUE DRAGONFLY INN BED & BREAKFAST 600 W. 18th St. (575) 425-0005 CASA DEL GAVILAN Located 6 miles south of Cimarron, New Mexico, on Highway 21 575-376-2246

CIMARRON INN & RV PARK South side of Highway 64 in the center of town 575-376- 2268 EXPRESS ST. JAMES HOTEL 617 S Collison Ave, Cimarron, NM 87714 575-376-2664 PONIL CAMPGROUNDS 31130 US HWY 64 CIMARRON, NM 87714 575-376-2343 PONIL CAMPGROUND AND RV PARK Hwy 64 on the east edge of town 575-376-2343 The Lodge at Angel Fire 10 Miller LaneAngel Fire 800-633-7463 Springer Broken Arrow Motel 575 483 3021 811 Maxwell ave. Oasis H&K Motel 575 483 2777 1001 Railroad Ave.

Microtel 575-445-9100 1640 Cedar St. Motel 6 575-445-2777 1600 Cedar St. NRA Whittington Center Highway 64 575-445-3615 Oasis Motel 575-445-2221 1445 S. 2nd St. Quality Inn 575-445-4200 533 Clayton Rd. Raton KOA Campground 575-445-3488 1330 S. 2nd St

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The First Hippie Commune – Drop City by Doug Holdread In 1965 a small group of art students from Kansas purchased an arid, six-acre goat pasture across the road from the El Moro School, just outside of Trinidad, Colorado and Drop City was born. There were two words that those young artists had not yet heard; two words that hadn’t yet become a part of the American vernacular; the words, “Hippie” and, “counterculture.” But within a couple of years Drop City would become “the first Hippie commune” and one of the most influential expressions of “the 60s counterculture.” Drop City was impossible to ignore as colorful geodesic domes, inspired by futurist thinker, Buckminster Fuller, began popping up like mushrooms on the land. But other than its unusual architecture it looked to locals as yet another bunch of quirky immigrants. Their community, along the banks of “El Rio de las Animas Perdidas en Purgatorio,” (Translation: “The River of Lost Souls in Purgatory,”) had been formed, over the decades by a diverse flow of humanity; Anglo and Hispanic traders on the Santa Fe Trail, homesteaders from “back East,” and the multicultural confluence of coal miners from distant continents. The people of Trinidad were used to new arrivals, eking out a life on the margins of American society. So, when Drop City descended upon them it didn’t seem all that strange. But to social analysts and the national media it seemed strange indeed. Not knowing quite what to make of it all, they hastened to made something of the name, “Drop City,” by misinterpreting it as a reference to “dropping LSD” or “dropping out” of society. For Clark Richert, JoAnn and Gene Bernofsky, and Richard Kallweit, Drop City was never intended as anything other than a work of art; a daring expression of live-in sculpture. Clark and Gene were impressed by the avant-garde art of Allan Kaprow and

his “Happenings” which they encountered on trips back home to New York City. The concept of Drop Art was first conceived by them in their shared second floor apartment and studio above Massachusetts Street in Lawrence, Kansas. They painted stones and dropped them onto the sidewalk, and then watched and waited to observe the reactions of people below. The introduction of art into the context of ordinary life was an important aspect of Kaprow’s Happenings, and it became a key element of the Drop Art process as well. Just as their painted rocks were dropped down upon Lawrence, the colorful domes of Drop City were dropped down upon El Moro and Trinidad, and the varying responses of the inhabitants were an integral part of it all.

It was a couple of years after Drop City that the term “counterculture” came into being with the publication of Theodore Roszak’s book, “The Making of a Counter Culture.” But the reality of counterculture has always been an undercurrent of our humanity, occasionally surfacing in individuals like Socrates and Jesus Christ. Since the dawn of civilization manifestations of counterculture have advanced and receded; it has always been a dynamic force in creative tension with established cultures. The word “Hippie” first appeared as a reference to young people who emulated an older generation of “Hipsters,” the countercultural artists of the ‘50s. The “Hippie” label seems to have first come into print shortly after the founding of Drop City, with the publication of a 1965 article by journalist, Michael Fallon about the Blue Unicorn Cafe, a Beatnik hangout in San Francisco which was beginning to attract young people on a generational quest to reinvent themselves. The Droppers could not have chosen a more appropriate place to tap into the ever-flowing undercurrent of counterculture than Trinidad. The town has always been something of an outpost in middle of a vast Terra Incognita, an unknown and undefined land beyond the American and Mexican frontiers; a wild place between cultures; a place to which counter-culturally inclined individuals have long been drawn to invent and reinvent themselves. In the 19th Century it was the mountain men, traders and trappers who dropped out of the mainstream of America to learn from the natives how to survive along the streams of the Purgatoire River Valley. In the early years of the 20th Century, Greeks, Italians, Slavs, Hispanics, African-Americans and Japanese laborers came to work in the coal mines. They transcended their cultural differences

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and reinvented themselves as they formed labor unions which changed the conditions of mining in America. In the 50s the path of the Beat Generation, crossed with the Santa Fe Trail in the person of Hal Chase, a countercultural anthropologist who had been a friend with Beat writers like Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg before joining the faculty of Trinidad State Junior College. The droppers descended into a region that has been a countercultural hotbed ever since the American, Spanish and Native American cultures converged along the Santa Fe Trail. Counterculture is only clearly discerned

as some time passes and we are able to look back upon it from an objective distance. The Droppers didn’t know that they were igniting a countercultural movement which would define a generation and change American culture. They didn’t know that their geodesic domes would inspire a movement which would burgeon out to include at least two thousand rural communes across America. They didn’t know that they were “Hippies” until magazine reporters branded them as such. They could not have known that their liberated lifestyle would pave the way for Trinidad to become “the sex-change capitol of the world” as transsexual individuals

found their way to Dr. Stanley Bieber, who pioneered gender-reassignment surgery in 1969. The Droppers were simply artists and Drop City was their consummate work of art. And if audience reactions to that art were an integral dimension of it, then their artistic creations most certainly live on. A halfcentury later the culture of Trinidad, as well as our American culture are still responding to their countercultural droppings.

Drop City Calendar of Events DROPPINGS

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Nothing remains of Drop City. However, a trailer from the Pinon Canyon Expansion Opposition Coalition, which is fighting U.S. Army plans for more local land, is on the site. In El Moro on C.R. 75. Private property, no trespassing.

Earth Mountain Camp Out, MAY 27-29

Learn about sustainable living and voluntary simplicity. Bring your tent, musical instruments and pizza toppings. In Weston. Details at earthmountainfarm.org.

CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Ludlow Commemoration, June 4, 10 am-1 pm

Honor the victims of the Ludlow Massacre and experience the spirit of the United Mine Workers of America at the Ludlow National Historic Landmark. Exit 27 on Interstate 25.

Joy Festival June 9-11

“Drop! Counterculture Catalyst” debuts on the 50th anniversary of Drop City’s Joy Festival with displays and a reception at the Carnegie Library on Friday, June 9, 5-7 pm, at 202 N. Animas St. in Trinidad. Other activities TBA, including showings of the “Drop City” documentary.

Apogaea, June 8-11

Collaborative art, music and camping at Colorado’s Regional Burn in Valdez, west in Trinidad. (Yes, as in Burning Man!). See www.apogaea. com.

Sonic Bloom, June 14-18

Celebrate the summer solstice on the Hummingbird Ranch between Rye and Walsenburg. See www.sonicbloomfestival.com. Festival of art, music and friends in Gardner, near Libre, the famous commune founded in 1968. See Gardner-Hippie-Days on facebook.

ARTOCADE, September 8-9

Trinidad parade of wild and wacky vehicles, many with Counterculture messages, plus music and dance. The “Bizarre Car Garage” coming soon. See www.artocade.com.

ON-GOING

Exhibits about Hispanic rights advocates Felipe Baca and Casimiro Barela; Sister Blandina Segale, defender of Native American rights; and Agnes Smedley, Trinidad’s Communist spy. At 120 S. Chestnut St. in Trinidad.

1913-14 COAL MINERS STRIKE

Southern Colorado Coal Miners Museum and Park on W. Main St. in Trinidad, and the Ludlow National Historic Landmark at Interstate Exit 27. Also visit history museums in Walsenburg, Aguilar and Cokedale, and the Steelworks Museum in Pueblo.

LOUDEN-HENRITZE ARCHAEOLOGY MUSEUM

Haldon Chase was part of The Beat Movement in New York City, excavated sites in Las Animas County, and was the first museum director. See display and chat with Loretta for details. At Trinidad State Junior College, ground floor of the Freudenthal Library. Famed surgeon and family doctor Dr. Stanley Biber had his office in the First National Bank Building, and he and Dr. Marci Bowers performed transgender surgeries at Mount San Rafael Hospital. Please view from the street only.

LOCAL FOOD

Comida Market, Trinidad’s community grocery and farmers’ coop, 131 E. Main St. Ask about the Good Food Project, Trinidad Community Farmers’ Market, Earth Mountain Education Farm.

CANNABIS

Counterculture art and alternative history displays, 600 Main St., Walsenburg. “Earth: Cannabis” group art show April 22-June 17. For a first person account of 1960s communes, ask for Brendt. Get directions to the Hippie and Western Museum in Gardner.

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Trinidad repository for Drop City photographs, books, videos, and archives, and other local Counterculture topics. By appointment, 202 N. Animas St.

Counterculture gone mainstream! Ask about special events at any local cannabis business. Do you know that award-winning CodaSignature chocolates are made in Trinidad?

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In January 2004, marijuana laws in Colorado sparked national change. Possession and purchase of marijuana has been legalized in Colorado. Recreational cannabis laws in Colorado has attracted residents and visitors alike, who are taking advantage of these new laws by visiting Colorado marijuana dispensaries. While marijuana laws are split into two categories — medical and recreational — most dispensaries serve both types of customers. Colorado Marijuana Laws and You There are two main categories of marijuana laws in Colorado: laws that govern medical cannabis, and the laws that govern recreational cannabis. Because so many people are visiting Colorado recreational dispensaries for legal weed, let’s focus on the recreational laws that you should know. It’s important to understand all of the applicable marijuana laws before you buy. Keep them in mind whether you live here full time or are planning a vacation. Your purchases at a Colorado dispensary should lead to a good time, not a legal headache! Be responsible and respectful of your surroundings. Visit our 420 Colorado blog for more information on cannabis laws and Colorado State resources such as the GOOD To Know campaign at www.goodtoknowcolorado.com

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be restricted to seven grams or less, but that was changed in June 2016.

In many ways, it can be helpful to think of using Colorado recreational weed like you’d use alcohol. A lot of the basic laws are similar. For instance, you have to be 21 or older to buy, possess, or use recreational marijuana and you cannot give it or sell it to minors or sell it to anyone for that matter. However, you can gift it to someone of the legal age of 21 or older while in the State of Colorado as any recreational product becomes illegal beyond our fine state borders. You’ll need a suitable government issued ID that is valid and not expired to prove your age to simply gain access to any Colorado recreational dispensary.

With so many products available at dispensaries in Colorado, you will be happy to know that you can mix and match what you want under the marijuana laws in Colorado. Flower, edibles, concentrates are all available from Colorado weed shops, but the state has determined that concentrates and edibles are different in potency from flower, so there’s an important calculation you’ll have to do if you want to buy anything other than bud.

Much like you need to buy alcohol from a licensed location, only licensed recreational dispensaries in Colorado can legally sell weed. An “open container” concept is associated with Colorado recreational cannabis laws. You cannot consume marijuana in public, or at indoor-but-public places like bars and restaurants. The legal goal is to use it privately and personally. Purchase and the Possession of Colorado Recreational Weed You’ve found a great Colorado dispensary and you’re ready to buy – awesome! But you should know how much you can buy and understand the rules around possession. Anyone of age can buy and possess up to one ounce of marijuana. Visitors used to

One ounce of flower is equal to eight grams of concentrate, and/or 800 mg of edibles. As long as it all adds up to an ounce or less, you’re legally in the clear. You should be aware that because marijuana is legal on a state-wide basis, not federally, marijuana is still illegal on federal land. Watch out if you’re visiting national parks and forests, monuments, courthouses, and some ski areas, which are often located on federal land. Driving Under Colorado Recreational Cannabis Laws You can drive with marijuana in your car but again, you cannot have it in an open container. To avoid problems, don’t keep it in a container with broken seals, or with any evidence of consumption. Wait until you’re out of the car before opening anything up. US Marijuana legalization and marijuana laws in Colorado are still developing so it’s important to avoid putting yourself in any compromising situation while possessing cannabis.

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You can’t consume or use it in your vehicle, and there’s a DUI-like law that applies to drivers. You cannot legally drive under the influence of marijuana, which is spelled out in the law as having over five nanograms or more of delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) per milliliter in whole blood. It is best not to drive if you’ve used recreational marijuana as it’s difficult to determine impairment by yourself and the law alike. And if you do have it in your car, remember that you can’t leave Colorado with cannabis products! It’s probably wise to make sure to remove any recreational weed from your vehicle once you’re home. Again you can gift it to a person of legal age or throw it away but do not under any circumstances attempt to sell it to anyone! The absent-minded might find themselves in tricky situations the next time they cross state lines. Penalties Attached To Colorado Recreational Weed Depending on what law is broken and the severity of the situation, breaking the rules could see you facing anything from a fine to jail time. The penalties range substantially, from what could be considered a slap on the wrist to major financial fees and punitive sentences. Individual municipalities have their own penalties as well. If you are employed or go to school in Colorado, your employer or educational facility may have their own rules and penalties. Do some research to remain safe as it pertains to these topics. You’ll find that your Colorado dispensary is happy to help out with any questions you may have, whether you are trying to sort out what to buy under the possession limits, or if you want to understand more about where you can consume your buys. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, because it’s important to know you’re legally okay to partake. You’ll find that our employees at our Colorado stores as well as other dispensaries are well-informed and glad to help on these topics. As long as you know the laws and understand the dos and don’ts, you’ll have a great time with Colorado’s recreational weed. With just a little care and a willingness to ask questions, you can go ahead and enjoy our world-class recreational dispensaries and products with piece of mind or peace in mind! Visit our SPOT 420 Colorado blog for more information on marijuana laws in Colorado or stop by The SPOT420 to view our extensive product selection at what many feel is the best recreational dispensaries in Colorado.

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I’ve never been to a dispensary before. What questions should I ask my budtender to ensure I get what I’m looking for? Before going to a dispensary for your first time, there are a few questions you should ask yourself first. The most important questions being: 1.Do I have any food restrictions or allergies? Many edibles contain gluten, animal byproducts, and common allergy ingredients, peanuts for example. If you are gluten-free, vegan, or have a food allergy, let your budtender know immediately and they can help you navigate the labelling on the products they carry. 2.What sort of effects am I looking for? Think about why you’re interested in marijuana and what kind of high you want: whether for sleep aid, energy, pain management, or non-psychoactive uses. Tell your budtender if you are prone to paranoia or anxiety while smoking, and they should know which strains will be best for you. 3.How do I want to consume marijuana? The most common ways to consume marijuana are smoking, vaping, and eating edibles. Vaping and edibles are less harsh on your body and lungs compared to smoking. If you have a health condition, especially related to breathing, a vape pen or an edible may be best for you. Your budtender will be able to help you much faster if you come prepared with those answers. That being said, a good budtender should know the following: A.Correlation between types of strains and effects. Your budtender should know the difference between indicas and sativas, the THC level on all their strains, and the general terpene profile of each strain. For example, if you are prone to paranoia, a budtender should NOT recommend a high THC sativa, and instead should recommend a lower THC strain or a high CBD strain. Seek out budtenders that personally consume the products they sell. Although effects can be different for everyone, a budtender that has tried their products will be much more helpful than those who haven’t.

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B. Common allergy ingredients in their products. A good budtender should know without a doubt which products are safe for those with food allergies. They should always double check all labelling for any changes before making a sale to anyone with a food restriction, even if the same product has been purchased before. C. Different methods of consumption Budtenders should know the main ways to consume cannabis and will be able to match you with the correct method. They should also know the differences between the concentrates they carry and how they are extracted. The same thing applies to edibles and how they are infused. If you find yourself at a dispensary where the budtenders cannot answer these questions, you may be better off finding another place with more knowledgeable budtenders to ensure a much better marijuana dispensary experience. What are the differences between indoor and outdoor grown marijuana and which one is best? For this question, I’ve decided to interview Carl Campbell, our expert Master Grower at Faragosi Farms. Brooke E: In your experience, what would you consider to be the main differences between indoor and outdoor grown marijuana? Carl C: The cannabis plant will thrive both indoors and out, yet there are some big differences: for indoor grows, everything is up to the grower. The grower must monitor the lights, CO2, air movement, soil media, nutrients, etc. BE: That sounds like a lot more work. What are the benefits of indoor growing? CC: With experience, an indoor grower can have more control in maximizing yield and potency. You also have a larger barrier between your plants and outside elements such as bad weather and pests. BE: So with outdoor growing, is there a lot more risk? CC: Absolutely. In an outdoor setting, everything is open so that means bugs, storms, wind, etc. Major temperature changes can eliminate an entire crop. However, when done correctly, you will always have a larger yield with outdoor growing for less money. BE: So which one is better? CC: While indoor has been the bud of choice for look and high, there are positives and negatives to both sides. When choosing between the two, give it a whiff and go with your nose.

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High Tech Stork in Raton New OB/GYN CLINIC at Miners Colfax Medical Center in Raton, New Mexico

According to the OB/Gyn Clinic Manager, Rita Bastian, the hospital recently installed and utilizes GE Centricity Perinatal, the most up to date and widely used fetal monitoring & documentation system nationwide. This system creates a birth record beginning in the prenatal

Currently two full time OB/GYN Physicians, two full time Pediatricians, and two full-time Certified Registered Anesthetist provide 24-hour coverage, 365 days a year. Our goal is to provide compassionate and safe care to all our patients. Thanks to generous donations from the Pink Ladies of the MCMC Hospital Auxiliary, our department uses the following specialty items that are the most up to date equipment to take care of our patients: • Algo 5 Hearing Screener • Neo Puff Neonatal Resuscitation Device • Opti Flow/Bubble CPAP (used for newborns requiring a higher level of respiratory support) • Advanced Phototherapy Equipment For additional information, contact: Rita Bastian RN OB, OB/GYN Clinic Manager Phone: 575.445.7853 or email: rbastian@minershosp.com

period and continues through the birth of your baby. This system allows for continuous live monitoring and surveillance of both mom & baby and is viewable not only at the bedside but at every nurse & physician workstation throughout the hospital. OB physicians are also able to pull up a live view from the privacy of their homes. Miners Colfax Medical Center Labor & Delivery Department in Raton New Mexico is currently the only hospital offering maternal/child services within a 100-mile radius. (North to Pueblo 104 miles, South to Santa Fe 170 miles, West to Taos 97 miles, and East to Dalhart 130 miles)

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contraction to reduce edema. Edema is an unusual accumulation of fluid in soft tissues that can be temporary and mild or serious, as in chronic lymphedema. Best before and after surgery, sluggish immune system, soft tissue injuries, stress and tension.

Detoxification for Optimal Health Since ancient times Spring has been considered a time to detox and focus on individual health. Many cultures including Native American, Chinese, and Indian Ayurveda use ritual detoxification as a way to purify not only the physical body but the energetic and spiritual bodies as well. Detoxification works by removing toxins to create equilibrium in the bile, mucus, and blood and can be accomplished through diet, heat in the form of sweat lodges or hot yoga, dry brushing, and exercise. Unfortunately detoxification is not always a pleasant process and so it helps to incorporate additional alternative healing modalities to ease detox symptoms, which can include head and body aches, skin breakouts, and irritability. Fortunately Trinidad has some of the most incredible holistic health practitioners out there.

Myofascial Release — Myofascial release (MFR) therapy focuses on releasing muscular shortness and tightness. There are a number of conditions and symptoms that myofascial release therapy addresses patients seek myofascial treatment after losing flexibility or function following an injury or if experiencing ongoing back, shoulder, hip, or virtually pain in any area containing soft tissue For the Spirit See Mind Body and Spirit Specialist Alesia Murphy www.jupiterschild.org Chakra Balancing — Healing tuning forks are an alternative form of therapy that involves using specific pitches and vibrations to relieve stress, pain and bring about balance within the body.

For the Internal Organ Systems See Dr. Ivory Raye of Raye Naturopathic Medicine www.rayenaturopathic.com Naturopathic Intake, Evaluation, & Optimal Health Plan — Naturopathic Medical Appointments include a compete and comprehensive intake, to find and address the root cause of illness in the individual, and optimize wellness utilizing the body’s innate design to heal and thrive. Constitutional Hydrotherapy — Constitutional hydrotherapy is a relaxing and rejuvenating treatment in which hot and cool towels are applied to the torso and back. This healing modality restores balance to the autonomic nervous system by nourishing and stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system, facilitating optimal immune function and detoxification processes via increased circulation through the skin, lymph nodes, liver, kidneys, pancreas, spleen, intestines and lungs. For the Physical Body See Certified Massage Therapist Gina Ojeda www.hotyogaonmain.com Lymph Drainage Massage — Lymph drainage massage (LDM) uses precise rhythm and pressure to open the initial lymphatics and stimulate lymph vessel

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Mandala Center A Million Years in the Making It was actually closer to 60,000 years ago that the twin volcanoes, Capulin and Sierra Grande, set the sky on fire spewing lava and molten ash. This was the creation of Tish Hewitt’s vision ions later as described so well on the Mandala web site:

“Why am I making round walls?” Anna replied, “You are building your own Mandala of healing and wholeness.” Tish named the main building Casa Mandala.

“The Mandala Center was born from a vision. In a lifetime of spiritual seeking, illness, and a thousand good deeds improving the lives of others, Tish Hewitt, then in her sixties in the mid 80’s, was still searching for the next assignment in life. Tish Hewitt discovered the land that now is home to The Mandala Center after having a vision of two mountains that seemed very important to her. During a road trip, she discovered her vision was real when she came upon the Sierra Grande and Capulin Volcano – the two mountains she was shown. Tish felt a calling to settle here and purchase land and the ranch, right between the two mountains, just happened to be for sale. Tish Hewitt began construction of our buildings as a personal retreat home and she felt lead to include round walls and rooms. Tish asked her daughter,

Tish, who seemed to sense she would never live in the Casa Mandala, passed away before her retreat home was complete. After her passing, Anna, her daughter, decided to move across country to take care of the ranch and the land her mother loved. After much reflection, Anna felt called to turn Casa Mandala into The Mandala Center and open up this special place to the public as a retreat center for those who are in search of rest, renewal, healing, and deeper understanding of life’s journey. In 1996, The Mandala Center came into being.

THE MANDALA The Meaning behind the Name

The Mandala represents wholeness, transformation, integration, and balance. The Mandala, as used here, is seen as a universal image found over and over again in nature itself and, in some form, in all cultures. It is a circle that does not exclude but contains. It does not separate, but protects and holds opposing forces in such a way that it can be transmuted and transformed. We believe The Mandala is the perfect symbol for the Center. It is a sanctuary for “holding space” for our quests, healing work, pilgrimages, educational learning, and creative expressions. (courtesy of mandalacenter.org)

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The Madrid during the 1870s, a number of small settlements were built by Family the people who came up from by Margaret Apodaca

Approximately 10 years old at the time, Andres Madrid, and his family were one of the 12 families who left their homes and traveled with Felipe Baca from New Mexico into Colorado Territory; settling along the Purgatory River. Andres Madrid was the maternal great-grandfather of Trinidad native, Margaret (Gonzales) Apodaca. Baptismal records from Our Lady of Guadalupe in Taos, N.M. documented Andres was born on November 23, 1853 to Juan Antonio Madrid and Maria Pabla Trujillo. The baptismal sponsor for Andres was his uncle Hilario Madrid. When Felipe Baca invited the Madrid’s to join the colony, they saw opportunity in the venture and joined the convoy. It is unclear where Andres and his family lived upon their arrival with Felipe Baca’s migration, but a claim signed by Andres’ father, Juan Antonio, was filed on February 8, 1866 for 160 acres of land in the township of Trinchera. The claim was signed by George S. Simpson who was then the County Clerk recorder. Las Animas County homestead records dated June 1879 show Juan Antonio took out a homestead on three 40-acre parcels west of present day Trinidad along the Purgatoire River in Section 35, Township 33S and Range 45W. On the same day his brother, Hilario Madrid took out a homestead on four 40-acre parcels also in Section 35. The patents were granted in October 1882 to both Hilario and Juan Antonio. According to a 1944 article in the Colorado Magazine,

New Mexico to settle in Colorado Territory. Madrid Plaza, established about 10 miles west of Trinidad, was one of them. In 1873, in Trinidad, Andres married Maria Juliana Lucero, the daughter of Juan Manuel Lucero. Listed on the 1879 Homestead record is Juan Manuel Lucero, who homesteaded Section 36 adjacent to Andres’ parent’s section. On November 18, 1933, Jose Andres Madrid, one of the only six

surviving pioneers who had lived in Las Animas County for more than 69 years, met and reminisced about the county’s history. They secured a photographer and had their photograph taken. A replica of the photograph is displayed in the History Museum. Second from the left is Andres Madrid, 79 years old at the time of the photo. The other pioneer citizens pictured include: Jose Lujan who came to Trinidad in 1861, 76 years old. Agapito Duran, age 78, came in

Andres & Juanita Madrid 1862, Vicente Lovato came in 1863, age 71, Jose Miguel Madrid, cousin to Andres Madrid - standing behind Andres, came is 1864 and was 70 and Theodora Abeyta came in 1864 and was 73 years of age.

The Madrid name was well known in the Purgatoire Valley, and later years, gained eminence in the affairs of the entire State. According to the November 29, 1929 edition of the Chronicle News, Hilario is listed as one of the first county commissioners in 1867, nine years before Colorado became a state. Andres’ uncle, Jose Miguel Madrid, was elected in 1902 to the House of Representatives, 14th General Assembly. In 1932, he was elected to the state senate from the 4th District on the Republican ticket.

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One shall make no mistake, but the 1800s was one generation for ranching where cowboys and horses were nearly synonymous. The cowboy depended on his horse, as the horse depended on the cowboy. Now this all started to change as the industrial age came into being during the early 1900s. The car came into everyday life, as did the farm tractors. Next motorized bikes, motorcycles, and 4 wheelers entered the market. Before long horses stood in stalls or spent their days in a field of hay. Many cowboys started saddling up on 2 wheel cycles or 4 wheelers as they performed daily ranching chores. The tough, hardy cowboys of the 1800s were in a transition that never again would see the long days, weeks, or months of working cattle or cattle trailing. The days of sleeping under the stars on large ranch land were nearly gone. The days of the cowboy strapping on his six shooter during the Wild West days of the 1800s were gone, instead the cowboys of the 20th and 21st century were strapping on their cell phones. Yes, the days of the Texas trailing cowboys and the cowboys of the west that worked the very large cattle ranches has slowly faded away. What didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fade away was the operations and management of the cattle ranches, large or small. Successful cattlemen remained savvy of ranching operations, as ranching was their livelihood. Cattlemen looked at the most important factors of cattle ranching, and it came right down to mother earth (environment). Cattle require good grazing and this comes right down to water, rain, and snow. Without moisture, there is no vegetation, such as gramma grass, or any other type of hay for the livestock. Even the very hardy Texas longhorns would have problems surviving in drought conditions. Successful cattlemen have to look beyond tomorrow (years ahead) and balance out their ranch operations. The ranchers looked ahead to available grazing acreage on their ranch during good moisture years, and in bad drought years. Some ranchers were fortunate enough to have a river or creek bottom where cattle could be moved during a dry year, or had the luxury to graze their cattle at higher elevations (mountains & high mesas)? During a drought year the ranchers never knew if his wind mills would pump water, or if the cattle ponds would go dry? Did the ranchers have irrigated acreage with hay that would provide forage and silage for his cattle? So much planning and questions to be answered by the ranch owners; for their familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s livelihood and very existence depended on it.

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Ranching is a risky business and only the real savvy cattlemen have survived through the worst of the years (drought, diseases and the unexpected). The unknowns are what is even more devastating. A very cold freezing snow storm can take the toll on a cattle herd, or a field of loco weed with its poisonous toxin will kill livestock. Cattle are living organisms and are subject to infections and diseases. Cattle must be monitored constantly and vaccinated on a regular basis. Ranch owners and cowboys must wear a veterinarian hat, as signs of bloating in cattle that occurs most often in spring and fall can be deadly to livestock. Being able to identify a gassy or a frothy bloat will determine what action is to be taken to correct the problem. A health program with proper nutrition will reward the ranch owner when the cattle are taken to market, but a vaccination program is good cattle management. Viral respiratory vaccine and deworming is all part of the cattle business and consulting with the area veterinarian is smart money. Illnesses within cattle can be contagious, for example foot and mouth. A good ranch hand or cowboy is hard to beat when his pride is in his livestock. Cattle branding and tagging is another fine yearly event that takes place at the cattlemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ranch, as identifying ones herd is absolutely necessary. Cattle rustling lives on, as in 2011 13,000 head of cattle were reported missing in Texas. The loss of cattle goes into the millions of dollars; yes, branding cattle is necessary. A cattle brand is a language and artistic art that can be seen in the Centennial Brand Book of Colorado Cattlemen or in the Colorado Brand Book archives. Cattlemen, cowboys and ranch hands are a pride to our country. They supply what we eat when it comes to selecting our beef. Fine juicy steaks to ground beef, it all starts with that young calf in the spring that grows into a healthy steer that goes to market. Tip your hat to that cowboy - his dusty boots and his western hat is a show of pride and hard work. The following is a list of a few cattle ranches in Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico Prairie Cattle Company (CO, NM, TX) 1800s; Boyd Ranch, Trinchera, CO TO Cross Ranch, Raton, NM T Cross Ranch, Limon, CO 3 Rocker Ranch, Kim, CO Dougherty Ranch, Folsom, NM Article by: Bob Silva Author, photographer, public speaker & western writer Find out more at Newlegendsmag.com

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