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Table of Contents
Real Estate ................................................................8 Treasure of the Trail–Carole Bourdo .....................10 Special Events ......................................................12 Outdoor Activities ................................................15 Frank Brownell Museum ........................................18 Things to Do .........................................................20 Nightlife/Wine & Spirits .........................................23 Nightlife/ Restaurants ..............................................................24 Shopping .................................................................29 Corazon Art Gallery .............................................30 Armida’s Boutique Celebrates 25 Years .................33 Lodging ................................................................35 Cannabis in Colorado ...........................................38 Pot Shots with Jess ...............................................46 Recycling Centers ................................................47 A Short Drop City Story .........................................48 Libre 50th Anniversary ...........................................49 Health & Wellness ................................................50 What is Holistic Health, Anyways? .......................51 Raton’s Silent Giant Retires From Bank ..............52 The Life and Art of Emily Williamson .................54 Th A R Mitchell .........................................................56 Kit Carson – 3 Stories .............................................57 Tom & Linda Perry–part 2 ....................................60 TSJC Robotics Program .......................................61 Colorado Towns ...................................................62 The World According to Lil’ Smokey ..................64 New Mexico Towns .............................................71
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Treasures of the Trail:
Treasures of the Trail:
Carole Bourdo’s Golden Eagle Gallery
photography by Steve Wharton
by Lynette Bourdo Perkowitz & Jean Di Lisio
Carole Bourdo’s Golden Eagle Gallery complementary colors, she defines unity of form, yet explores rhythm within her motifs. The touring shows were her life and the people who purchased her paintings her inspiration to continue creating!
Spirit Song
palm trees and landscapes. As a teenager, a job retouching photographs with light oils served in fine-tuning her ability to portray human facial expressions. Carole attended the Ringling School of Art in Florida as a young intern studying portrait work under Eldon Rowland. As an 18 year old back in Chicago, Carole married her high school sweetheart and started their family of three: Lynette, Michael and Lauri. Carole painted scenes of life-size images of Cafés from around the world for her church fundraiser and did quick sketches for .50 cents at their school bazaars. Her talent grew into being a well-known quick sketch artist in a Tri-State area, charging $5.00 per sketch and showing her work at local banks and community parks.
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In 1970 her husband took a job in Denver, so off they went, even though Carole had her doubts about moving. She went from art guilds in the big city, having her hair done and wearing white gloves in church, to owning horses and participating in Mountain Men Rendezvous and Native American Pow Wows.
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The change inspired her to create visionary works of Native American stories and legends. Her path of intuition leads to the powerful blending of animals and human shapes, signifying a dominant aspect of her work and core beliefs. Carole’s ability to blend absolute reality with spiritual essence is her power. Her oneness with nature fills Carole’s heart and flows through her fingers to become her legacy. Honored by Chief Earl Old Person of the Blackfeet Tribe with a naming ceremony, she was inducted as “MA_EW_YAKEE, translated “Wolf Woman”.
...she was inducted as
“MA_EW_YAKEE,
translated “Wolf Woman”. Fondly called “Critter” by her fellow artists, Bourdo has traveled across the country doing shows on the road with the World Art Show Tour, National Wildlife Federation, and Professional Artists of Colorado. She also appeared as guest artist with Anderson's Americana Indian Art and Jewelry Show. Her artwork saturates the spirit with elements of balance and contrast. Enhancing each subject with
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In the 80’s she created cover art for a popular author, Mary Summer Rain. The most popular book “Spirit Song” was also made into an audiocassette. Mary was herself and Carole took the part of “No Eyes.” Carole travels the world taking pictures and doing research that inspires her. From the Smithsonian to the Louvre, he Africa to New Zealand, her techniques and mediums are ever evolving. Owning a piece of Bourdo’s Art is to possess a bit of “ Critter.” Carole and her daughter, Lynette are now in the same building in which Carole showed her work when she came to town all those years ago. She started in an artist co-op called “The Corazon” which is still going strong with many talented local artists. Because of her prolific painting and love of creating, Carole realized she needed more space to hang her work.
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She opened Eagle Totem Gallery on the other side of same building, offering art supplies and framing, and when a bigger space became available next door, she leased it. Her new husband, Luton, made the space look like “Canyon Road” in Santa Fe with tall pines and a sunset mural that feels like you’re outdoors. (You can still see the mural inside what is now Noah's Ark.)
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Lynette often drove down from Elizabeth, Colorado to help at the gallery. On her trips to Trinidad, Lynette and her husband fell in love with this unique town and found land to build their retirement home. Now Lynette and Carole have gone back to the same space where Carole started. Lynette runs Golden Eagle Gallery representing Carole as her featured artist. Lynette is a CPF “Certified Picture Framer.” For over 30 years she kept Carole supplied during her touring art shows: shrink-wrapping and matting prints, framing originals and shipping her mom’s work around the world. ______________________________ Carole’s biography, The Art of Bourdo will soon be available at Golden Eagle Gallery along with Carole’s original paintings, canvas Giclees, art prints and more. Lynette continues to offer custom framing and shipping at the gallery. Originals and prints can be viewed and purchased online at www.CaroleBourdoFineArt.com For additional information please contact: Lynette (303) or Carole (719) 859-4287 Check522-3245 us out on facebook Find out more at Newlegendsmag.com Golden Eagle Galler Gallery, 149 East Main Street, Suite 6, Trinidad, CO 81082
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THE GREAT OUTDOORS
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n o i s s i m a h it w ’ n i h fis Sparkling Rivers, Lakes and Streams Throughout the Region
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Frank Brownell Museum of the Southwest: Do we really need it?
by Robbie Roberts
I am going to forgo my usual “This Old Gun” article and address a subject
that is becoming increasingly more important. About six months ago, I wrote a short
article titled “why a Museum”. To be honest with you I did not give it much thought. Since then I have again been asked why do you have a museum on a shooting range? Would that money be better spent on improving your existing ranges and facilities; how many other shooting ranges have museums? All very valid questions. What I did was ask NRA Whittington Center myself; what am I passionate about? And can those passions justify the existence of a museum. Raton, New Mexico Here is what I came up with. My four major passions are family, the NRA Whittington Center, history and freedom. Let us take a quick look at each and see if they intertwine with the museum. FAMILY: Visiting our museum with family, friends, or just a group of like-minded people discussing the stories that are told with our displays is a great way to spend the afternoon. It really does not matter what your interests are as we have something for everyone; whether it is the early Spanish period, westward expansion, the Civil War, the old west, the fascinating study of the advancements of firearms or the equipment used in many of today’s sporting competitions. If you have pre-arranged for a “white glove” tour you will actually handle some of the firearms you have only read about. NRA WHITTINGTON CENTER: As many of you know, the Whittington Center is not an ordinary shooting range. Encompassing a little over 33,000 NR acres, this facility will never be duplicated. Adding to its uniqueness is the simple fact that it is sitting on some very historic land. This naturally ties in with our Museum of the Southwest. Where else can the general public walk alongside or over the historic Santa Fe Trail. Close your eyes for a few minutes and you can actually begin to see what it was like for those hardy pioneers making the difficult journey west. Also, a part of the Center is the abandoned Van Houten coal mining town. Walk among the ruins and foundations and get sense of what it was like living, working and dying in this very narrow canyon. Houte All this ties in directly with our museum. As I stated before, the Whittington Center is not an ordinary shooting range. HISTORY: We have often heard, “Those who refuse to learn from history are doomed to repeat it”. These famous words are attributed to the Spanish Philosopher George Santayana. I am addicted to history and I truly believe those words. Now in the past, the United States has done things that we cannot be proud of. Slavery was an abomination, our treatment of many of our Native Americans and the imprisonment of Japanese American during World War II was a stain on our nation. As terrible as those mistakes were, they happened. We must acknowledge them and learn from them. The study of history will keep us and future generathe tions from repeating our mistakes. There are a lot of people, I believe, who are trying to rewrite history. I have a news flash for those folks, but removing flags and tearing down statues cannot and will not cure the evil in a man’s heart. That can only be accomplished through the passage of time and the earnest study of history to determine why we did what we did and how we can ensure a better future. The Whittington Center is literally steeped in and surrounded by history. FREEDOM: I cherish the freedom that we enjoy in this amazing country. I spent 30 years serving in our military and protecting the basic freedoms enjoyed by all Americans. I took an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States; the entire Constitution and not just the parts that I agreed with. Believe me, there were several times that coming out of Southeast Asia back to the states that I wished somebody would abolish the First Amendment just to end the demonstrations and name calling. I now realize I am so glad that they did not do that. Through the museum, we celebrate those freedoms every day at di the Whittington Center. And it is a marvelous thing. In this particular part of the United States, it is still socially acceptable to recreate outdoors with a firearm. In 1775, Benjamin Franklin wrote, “Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety”. Those words ring very true today. I believe that maintaining and enlarging our museum is not only important, but it is essential. I believe that many of you reading this probably share some of the same values as I. As we all can probably agree that it is a different world out there. There are a lot people trying to strip away some of our very basic freedoms. Let’s keep our museum and help preserve the freedom and history that N for future generations. New legends magazine we have18 enjoyed -18-
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Maxwell,New Mexico
Dorsey Mansion Ranch East of Maxwell & Springer Route 1 • 575-375-2222
MUSEUMS Walsenburg, Colorado
Walsenburg Mining Museum 112 W. 5th Street • 719-738-1992
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Museum of Friends 109 E. 6th Street • 719-738-2858
Cimarron,New Mexico
Seton Memorial Library and Philmont Museum 17 Deer Run Road • 575-376-1136
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La Veta, Colorado
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Francisco Fort Museum 306 Main Street • 719-742-5501 www.franciscofort.org
Trinidad, Colorado
A.R. Mitchell Memorial Museum & Gallery 150 E. Main Street • 719-846-7217
Villa Philmonte 7 Deer Run Road • 575-376-1136
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Louden-Henritze Archaeology Museum TSJC, Trinidad, CO • 719-846-5508
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THEATERS—MOVIES
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El Raton Theater 113 N. 2nd Street Raton, NM 575-445-7008
Raton,New Mexico Southern Colorado Coal Miners Memorial Museum 219 W. Main Street • 719-846-8234
NRA Whittington Center Frank Brownell Museum of the Southwest 34025 Highway 64 • 575-445-3615
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Kit Carson Museum at Rayado NM-21 • 575-376-1136
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Fox Theater 715 Main Street Walsenburg, CO 719-738-1071
Luna Theater 4 Main Street Clayton, NM 575-374-2712
LIVE THEATRE Scouting Museum of New Mexico 400 S. 1st Street • 575-445-1413 www.santafetrailnm.org/site558.html
Raton Museum 108 S. 2nd Street 575-445-8979 Trinidad History Museum 312 E. Main Street • 719-846-7217
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Folsom Museum 101 Main Street 575-278-2122
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Clayton,New Mexico
Herzstein Memorial Museum 22 South 2nd Street 575-374-2977 www.herzsteinmuseum.com/
Springer,New Mexico
Santa Fe Trail Museum 516 Maxwell Avenue • 575-483-5554 www.santafetrailnm.org/site58.html
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Shuler Theater 131 N. 2nd Street Raton, NM 575-445-4746
Southern Colorado Repertory Theatre 131 W. Main Street Trinidad, CO 719-846-4765
Spanish Peaks 415 Walsen Ave Walsenburg, CO 719-738-2774
La Veta 310 S Main Street La Veta, CO 719-742-3572
Aguilar 146 W Main Street Aguilar, CO 719-941-4426
Carnegie Library 202 N. Animas St. Trinidad, CO 719-846-6841
Arthur Johnson 244 Cook Avenue Raton, NM 575-445-9711
Fred Macaron 600 Colbert Avenue Springer, NM 575-483-2848
Francisco Theater 127 W. Francisco La Veta, CO 719-742-5767
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National Scouting Museum – Philmont Scout Ranch The National Scouting Museum of the Boy Scouts of America has moved to Philmont Scout R anch!
The National Scouting Museum has been telling the time-honored story of Scouting for decades. The collection,
The Boy Scouts of America began in 1910. Each member is charged with developing the spirit of Scouting which embodies self-sufficiency, kindness, trustworthiness and community participation. More than 110 million youth have participated in Scouting since its inception. The National Scouting Museum has moved to Philmont Scout Ranch to serve a larger audience. Philmont hosts over 30,000 Scouts, Scouters and tourists every year. Philmont is the largest of the four high adventure bases of the Boy Scouts of America. It offers rigorous trekking and horseback riding programs every summer. It is also home to the National Training Center. A favorite saying among Scouters is that “Every Scout deserves a well-trained leader.”
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The National Scouting Museum – Philmont Scout Ranch will have its Grand Opening on Saturday, September 15, 2018. Everyone is invited! Philmont’s museum department is a very busy p l a c e. T h e r e a r e t h r e e h i s t o r i c sites to visit in addition to the new building mentioned a b o v e . Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n please visit our website: www.philmontscoutranch.org or call 575-376-1136.
which consists of over 600,000 objects, now resides at Philmont. This is in addition to Philmont’s own fine collection of southwester n artifacts. A beautiful new building to house the National Scouting Museum is under construction. It will have two large exhibit halls, a gift shop, a book store, a research library and a large conference room.
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Las Animas Grill
Burger King
Lee’s Bar-B-Q
The Café
The Lunch Box
Crazy Raven
McDonalds
Double D’s Grill
Mission at the Bell
443 N. Commercial St. • 719-422-8363
134 W. Main St. • 719-845-1513
El Rancho
Moose’s Social Club & Martini Bar
500 Elm St. • 719-846-8440
1920 Freedom Rd. • 719-846-9445 135 E. Main St. • 719-846-7119 112 N. Commercial St. • 719-846-8711
1901 Santa Fe Trail • 719-846-9049
Emily’s Kitchen & Garden 911 Robinson Ave. • Mt. Carmel Community Center • 719-845-4822
Family Seed II
107 E. Main St. • 719-845-9999 322 Nevada Ave. • 719-846-3322
308 W. Main St. • 719-216-3517
Nana & Nano’s Nano Deli & Pasta House 418 E. Main St. • 719- 846-2696
Frontier BBQ
2833 Toupal Dr. • 719-845-0102
Great Wall
321 State St. • 719-846-1688 or 6201
Habaneros’s Mexican Grill 508 Nevada Ave. • 719-422-8190
I Love Sugar Candy and Sweet Shoppe
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Ole’s Cantina at La Quinta Peaks Restaurant & Lounge 3130 Santa Fe Trail • Holiday Inn 719-845-8400
Perkatory Coffee House
114 E. Main St. Suite B • 719-846-2014
Pizza Hut & Wing Street
259 N. Commercial Str. • 719-846-2000 212 Nevada Avenue • 19-846-7723
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525 San Juan St. • 719-845-8057 815 E. Goddard • 719-859-2624
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2008 Freedom Road • 719-846-8236
Redneck Grill
731 E. Main St. 719-422-8177 • 719-372-6034
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Rino’s Italian Restaurant & Steakhouse 400 E. Main St. • 719-845-0949
Safeway – Bakery and Star bucks in the store 457 W. Main St. • 719-846-2246
Sonic Drive-In
642 W. Main St. • 719-845-0402
Sub Shop at the Whistle Stop
313 Nevada Ave. • 719-846-6633
Taco Bell
212 Nevada Ave. • 719-846-7723
Tees me Treat me
105 W. Main St. • 719-846-8634
Tequila’s
9990 Santa Fe Trail • 719-846-3514
Tony’s Diner
734 E. Main St. • 719- 846-6000
Tutti Scoops Old World Ice Cream
202 N. Commercial St. • 719-845-8508
Walmart Supercenter -Bakery
Green Chile Grill @ JR’s 1221 S. 2nd St. • 575-445-3567
Ice House
945 S. 2nd St. • 575-445-0003
K-Bob Steakhouse
1228 S. 2nd St. • 575-445-2548
La Cosina Café
745 S. 3rd St. • 575-445-9675
McDonalds
542 Clayton Rd. • 575-445-5569
Mulligan’s Restaurant & Bar 473 Clayton Rd. • 575-445-8501
Oasis Restaurant
1445 S. 2nd St. • 575-445-2221
Pappa’s Sweet Shop
1201 S. 2nd St. • 575-445-9811 575-445-98
Raton Pass Camp and Café 46020 I-25 • 575-445-8500
200 S. 1st St. • 575-707-7006
Sonic
9960 Santa Fe Trail • 719-845-9143
327 Clayton R. • 575-445-9601
Wonderful House Chinese Restaurant
Subway
800 Clayton Rd. • 575-445-9290
Weston / Stonewall, Colorado Garlutzo Pizza
1005 S. 2nd St. • 719-680-3607
23386 CO-12, Weston. • 719-846-7874
Lakeview Restaurant
Willie’s Smokehouse Cimarron, New Mexico B-E & US (aka BURRITO BANQUET) Catering
400 E. 10th St. • 505-350-2432
At Monument Lake Resort 4789 Hwy 12. • 719-868-2226
Cimarron’s House of Pizza
Picketwire Lodge & Store
Cimarron Mini Mart
Stonewall Shopping Bag
Cold Beer, NM aka Colfax Tavern & Diner
7600 CO-12, Stonewall. • 719-868-2265
6689 CO-12, Stonewall. • (719) 868-2255
Raton, New Mexico
253 9th St. • 575-376-2130
31023 US Hwy 64 • 575-643-6862
Hwy 64 E SR. 505 • 575-376-222
Alfonso’s Mexican Food
CREE-MEE Drive-In at Russell’s One Stop Market
Arby’s
Express St. James
412 Clayton Road • 575-445-8022 415 Clayton Rd.. • 575-445-8078
The Art of Snacks
31091 hwy 64 • 575-376-2480
617 S. Collison • 575-376-2664
The Porch
427 S. Second St. • 507-440-9803 Asian Buffett
9th Street, • 575-376-2228
Bruno’s Pizza & Wings
Ranita’s Restaurant
Casa Lemus Inn & Restaurant
Springer, New Mexico
1281 S. 2nd St.. • 575-445-9518
133 E. Cook Avenue. • 575-445-9512
350 Clayton Rd.. • 575-445-4024
Denny’s
430 Clayton Rd.. • 575-445-1386
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Stakeout Dining Club, Inc.
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Wendy’s Old-Fashioned Hamburgers
6878 CO-12, Stonewall • 719-868-3049
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2921 Toupal Dr. • 719-846-4477
415 University St. • 719-845-1888
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Dominos Pizza
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301 E. 9th St. • 575-376-1034
Elida’s Café Elida
801 Railroad Ave. • 575-483-7275
Russell’s Truck & Travel Center Subway
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108 W. 6th St. • 719-250-3920
Antiques and So Much More… Déjà vu, Ltd. 525 Main St. • 719-989-8272
42 US Hwy 556 • 505-483-2813
Des Moines, New Mexico Sierra Grande Restaurant
6 Sierra Road, Hwy 64/87 575-278-2721
Clayton, New Mexico 87 Restaurant
803 S. 1st St. • 575-374-5221
Hotel Eklund Restaurant 15 Main St. • 575-374-2551
Texline, Texas Gracie Wonderful’s 219 Hwy 87, • 806-362-4900
Park Avenue Treasures
126 E. Main St. • 719-846-6043
Francesca’s Unique Gifts & Furniture
200 N. Commercial St. • 719-845-8508
1189 s. 2nd St. • 505-699-5269
La Veta, Colorado
The Tool Shed
Desert Expressions
Whispering Wind
Main Street Antiques
Raton, New Mexico Candelario’s Santa Fe Trail Mercado
403 Maxwell Ave. 575-483-2349 - 575-447-0313
Cuchara, Colorado
Heirloom Shop
The Green Elephant
529 Main St. • 719-890-1670
The Silkworm
106 W. 6th St. • 719-890-4146 527 Main St. • 719-696-5024
162 E. Main St. • 719-846-7224 269 N. Commercial St. • 719-846-0452
600 Kiowa • 575-447-6014
132 S. 1st St. • 575-445-8876
109 E. 6th St. • 719-738-2858 728 Main St. • 575-200-7354
220 Maxwell Ave.
529 Main St. • 719-890-1670
Museum of Friends
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Everything Nice
113 E. Main St. 719-845-0202
Walsenburg, Colorado Walsenburg Studio
703 Third St. • 575-643-5844
113 N. Commercial St. • 719-680-9050
Dealers & Consultants
119 Park Ave. • 719-214-9311
Theresa’s Antiques
508 Main St. • 719-890-1033
205 S. Main St. • 719-742-3067
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Corral Pawn & Trading
773 N. 2nd St. • 575-445-8400
Purgatoire River Trading Co.
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Collectors Corner
137 Cuchara Ave. • 719-742-3051
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232 E. Main St. • 719-846-0165
Maggie & Moz
Antiques & Junque
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Raton, New Mexico
Antique Avenue
611 Main St. • 719-738-2393
Zarya’s Cafe
Trinidad, Colorado Coin Dancer Antiques
Galleries -
138 S. 1st St. • 575-445-5300
Springer, New Mexico
202 S. Main • 719-742-3067
Dominic’s Indoor Flea Market
Inner Idea Artist & Whitmore Gallery
Livery Stable Antiques
La Veta School of the Arts
Jespersen’s Cache Antiques
Pinon Hill Art Gallery
213 SE Main • 719-742-3622 105 W. Ryus Ave. • 719-742-3421 210 Main • 719-742-3666
SPACe Gallery
Trail Trader
132 W. Ryus Ave. • 719-742-3074
Cimarron, New Mexico Courthouse Antiques
A.R. Mitchell Museum & Gallery
713 3rd St. • 575-445-9016
Trinidad, Colorado
Flat Mountain Trading Co.
Across from the St. James • 575-376-2044
150 E. Main St. • 719-846-4224
Los Viejitos
716 S. Collison Ave. • 575-376-2044
149 E. Main St. • 719-846-0207
136 N. 2nd St. • 575-303-7275 600 Kiowa 575-445-5606 - 505-348-6711
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Schwenk’s Antiques
Corazon Gallery
Terra Java
Crazy Raven
100 N. Washington Ave. • 575-426-4410
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112 N. Commercial St. • 719-846-8711
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Corazon Gallery Guides Gentle Restoration on Main Street by
Mary Byington
and
Detour Gallery
Jean Di Lisio
Spring/Summer Hours: Mon-Sat: 10AM-5PM Sunday: 11AM-4PM -30-
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121 E. Main St. • 719-680-9574
Cimarron Art Gallery
Frank Images
Cimarron Blue Moon
234 N. Commercial St. • 719-846-3685
The friendly artists at the Corazon Gallery in Trinidad, Colorado, proud to present their renovated space, welcome you to discover artistic treasures. “It’s been a long time coming,” says treasurer, Mary Byington, “but now we are home once again, in a brighter, cleaner and much more professional space.” One thinks of the word, ‘eclectic’ when you browse Corazon Gallery located in the “Heart of Trinidad” arts district. Beautiful beaded jewelry, funky clay sculptures, acrylics, oils & watercolors, photo realistic to completely abstract art ar & playful gift items abound. Artists gracing the gallery include: Lora Nava, whose work in whimsical pottery merits multiple pleasures. Trish Keck's pottery is nothing short of the definition of class. Dean Sneed's work features fun and funky art and historic buildings in both 2D & 3D. Cynthia Ploski's art is soulful and ethereal. Mary Byington believes in bright and vibrant watercolors. Cheryl Leef creates love with her art. Dara Sexton makes absolutely gorgeous earrings and medicine bags. Welcome our newest artist, silversmith Rebecca Ontiveros (Becki Woo) who inspires stunning silver jewelry. Rita Burton articulates (Beck abstract creations, while Emmie Kleinbach, Sharone Galbraith and Jeanne Wood round out the collaborative troupe with ambitious acrylics. 149 EAST MAIN STREET #1 has been the Corazon Gallery’s fanciful home for over 20 years. Over the years minor improvements were made, but in January of 2017 they applied for 501 (c) (3) non-profit status, forming an artists’ collective, which offers artists in the Trinidad area an economical place to display and market their work. The Corazon Art League of Trinidad (aka Corazon Gallery) was born from that idea and took the place of the Trinidad Art League. Byington’s dear friend, Cindy Gall sold her house and donated almost all her furniture to the Corazon Gallery. With help from other gallery members, Trish Keck, Cheryl Leef, good friend Brad, her husband Les & Mary moved the furniture to a spare storeroom behind the gallery. Piece by quality piece, they sold everything in the next 3 months. Raising these needed funds allowed them to make the improvements you can see today. “With our non-profit status,” comments Mary, “we utilized our local prison’s community service connection.” They provided the gallery with seven offenders and two guards, who spent five days taking down displays, tearing up and disposing of the old carpet, patching holes and painting everything. They scavenged some wood from the building owner to make baseboards and a display for the front window. The prisoners earn credits and completed everything with a smile and a “Yes, ma’am.” Their complete friendly and ‘eager to help’ attitude was admirable. “Finally, Trish Keck, Lora Nava, Dara Sexton, Les & I put the gallery back together in just 3 days and it looks stunning! “ says Byington excitedly. Special shows hosted by the Corazon Gallery, include the TALAS show in June and monthly Guest Artist events. These give each artist an opportunity to feature additional pieces and offer special prices on selected works. Corazon Gallery is located in historic Trinidad, Colorado, halfway between Denver and Albuquerque, New Mexico with easy on and off access from Albuquerque I-25. The beautiful scenery, healthy climate and peaceful friendliness of small town living have encouraged the growth of the arts and sponsored the town’s revolution as a designated Colorado Creative District. We welcome you to The Corazon Gallery!
Cimarron, New Mexico 337 9th St.575-376-2614
341 E. 9th St.575-376-2223
Fumio Sawa Fine Art
Cimarron Trading Company
Galerie Vivante
L.Martin Pavletich Studio
150 E. Main St. • 719-680-0739 214 E. Main St. • 719-334-0087
300 E. 10th St. • 575-376-1110 575-376428 E. 9th St. • 575-635-2829
Golden Eagle Gallery
Rick Enterprises
Marketplace Gallery LLC
Susan Norris Artworks
149 E. Main St. #8 • 719-846-8207
357 9th St. • 575-770-5725
One Raggio! Fine Art Gallery
Preservation
1200 Country Rd 580, Gardner 719-746-2958
149 E. Main St. #6 • 719-859-4287
108 N. Commercial St. • 719-845-8495
Corral Pawn & Trading 126 E. Main St. • 719-846-6043
Francesca’s Unique Gifts & Furniture
200 N. Commercial St. • 719-845-8508
Maggie & Moz
113 N. Commercial St. • 719-680-9050
Purgatoire River Trading Co. 113 E. Main St. 719-845-0202
Studio D’Arte
429 N. Commercial St. • 719-422-8310
Tees me Treat me
105 W. Main St. • 719-846-8634
Theresa’s Antiques
162 E. Main St. • 719-846-7224
Whispering Wind
269 N. Commercial St. • 719-846-0452
Raton, New Mexico Candelario’s
Santa Fe Trail Mercado 600 Kiowa • 575-447-6014
Heirloom Shop
132 S. First St. • 575-445-8876
Los Viejitos
600 Kiowa 575-445-5606 - 505-348-6711
Park Avenue Treasures
119 Park Ave. • 719-214-9311
Springer, New Mexico Dominic’s Indoor Flea Market
703 Third St. • 575-643-5844
Livery Stable Antiques 220 Maxwell Ave.
Raton, New Mexico
312 E. 10th St. • 575-376-2449
Folsom, New Mexico Dino Cornay Art
40 Busey St. • 575-278-3867
Clayton, New Mexico Clayton Art Gallery & Community Art Center 6 Main St.575-374-6333
Design Delights - in the Hotel Eklund 15 Main St. • 575-207-6007
Shawna Wright Art
shawna.wrght@yahoo.com shawna.w
Beauty & Pampering
AP Designs Salon & Boutique 506 5th St. Springer • 575-483-5551
Bombshells Salon & Boutique 500 W. Main St.Trinidad 719-846-8665
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
Crafts
The Old Pass Gallery Patchwork Phoenix
228 S. 1st St. Raton • 585-445-8000
228 S. 1st St. • 585-445-8000
Ike’s Music
134 Main Street, Trinidad 719-680-3817
Trinidad Tech Shop 200 E. Elm St. 719-422-3035
Spanish Peaks Celtic Music Festival 105 Ryus Avenue, La Veta 719-742-5410
New Mexico
Anthem Music 600 Kiowa, Raton 575-447-1630
Hampton Land and Lyrics 1966 Highway 21, Springer 575-742-0042
Fashion, Jewlery & Gifts
Walsenburg, Colorado All Naturals at the Daily Perks
110 E. 5th st. • 719-890-1072
Armida Boutique Armida’s & Stuff
526 Main St. • 719-738-3288
Hollowpoint Gun Shop
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500 W. Main St. • 719-846-8665
Curly’s Bead Emporium
301 W. Main St. • 719-846-8647
Dillon Ocanas Tatoo Artist (719) 680-0278 • By appointment
Get Blown
251 N. Commercial St.. • 417-763-0749
Jupiter’s Child
115 N. Commercial St. • 719-859-3711
Main Street Tattoo Parlor
130 E. Main St. • 719-422-8121
Pu Purgatoire River Trading Company
113 E. Main St. • 719-845-0202
Tees me Treat me
105 W. Main St. • 719-846-8634
Teri’s Hallmark & Floral
155 E. Main St. • 719-846-9664
Raton, New Mexico Carries’s Honey & More 613 S. 2nd St. • 505-570-7676
All Seasons
I-25 & Hwy 87 • 575-445-9889
Buffalo Chip
144 S. 1st St. • 575-445-7659
Candelario Santa FeTrail Candelario’s Mercado 600 Kiowa • 575-447-6014
Helen’s Gift Shop
409 Clayton Rd. • 575-445-8774
NRA Whittington Center - Gift Shop 34025 US-64. • 575-445-3615
Grandpa & Grandma’s This & That
Pack Rat Gifts
134 S. 1st St. • 575-445-3242
The Wild Flower
228 S. 1st St. • 585-445-8000
136 W 7th St. • 719-738-4868
Patchwork Phoenix
25447 Highway 69, Gardner 719-746-2100
Solano’s Boot & Western Wear
La Veta, Colorado
Springer, New Mexico Springe
The Bears Den at Cuchara 75 Cuchara Ave. • 719-742-3107
Cuchara Country Store & Gifts Dakota Dukes
4 Cuchara Ave. • 719-742-5529
North by Southwest Pieces of My Heart
34 Cuchara St. • 719-742-3250
Silvershoe
213 S. Main St. • 719-742-3435
Trinidad, Colorado Bar-K-Corral Boutique 101 E. Main St. • 719-469-4048
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Bombshells Salon & Boutique
342 W. 7th St. • 719-738-3426
205 E. Main St. • 719-742-3307
Curly’s Bead Emporium Patchwork Phoenix
Colorado
34 Cuchara Ave. • 719-742-3450
301 W. Main St. Trinidad 719-846-8647
145 S. 1st St. • 575-445-2052
Technology & Sound
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101 S. 2nd St. • 575-445-2632
AP Designs - Salon & Boutique 506 5th St. • 575-483-5551
Jespersen’s Cache
403 Maxwell Ave. 575-483-2349 575-447-0313
Russell’s Travel Center
I-25, Exit 419 north of Springer 575-482-5004
Cimarron, New Mexico Blue Moon Eclectics
333 E. 9th St. • 575-376-9040
Cimarron Trading Company 300 E. 10th St. • 575-376-1110
Cimarron West
256 10th St. • 575-376-2423
Jones Embroidery
3130 Hwy 64. • 575-376-2343
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Legendary Style Watch
Armida’s Boutique Celebrates 25 Years photography by
Steve Wharton
by
Jean Di Lisio
Dramatic diversity and exotic décor will dazzle you at Armida’s Boutique, located at 526 Main Street in historical downtown Walsenburg, Co. “We’re successful because of our incredibly loyal customers shopping with us for 25 years,” articulates Armida Vallejo, owner. Her longevity, based on excellent customer service, builds lasting relationships with locals to international visitors. All customers agree that her fashions make you feel chic, comfortable and confident! by Gary Hessling I’ve always considered myself a functional artist. By that I don’t mean just being able to hit my dinner plate with a fork. So what is functional art? It is simply work with a primary function unrelated to the aesthetics of the piece. Since the functional part is most important to the success of the work, the challenge for me is to make the boundary between function and art disappear. The lizard handrail pictured here is an example of this. In every respect it must perform as a handrail—it needs to be to code, fall readily to hand, and give the user a tactile sense of comfort and security.
Using techniques from classical repoussé and traditional blacksmithing, I generally reference my work as forged steel. Although sounding a little suspect, forged steel is not a felonious undertaking. Rather, it’s a process in which a forgeable metal - such as steel, copper, silicon bronze, etc. - is brought to its working temperature, and using force it is then formed into the desired shape. For most of my work I use 12-gauge (1/8” thick) material. Starting with a manageable sized piece, I heat it in the forge until it’s at a workable temperature—a bright red color for steel. I place it on the anvil and work it with a hammer. (The metal is never in a molten state
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such as bronze that is poured into a mold.) The anvil is an amazing tool, and by utilizing its face and horn along with a hammer, any shape can be formed. In larger work, there would be many heats, thousands of hammer strikes and hundreds of individual pieces, which are fitted together and welded. My art harkens back to 1976. After dropping out of Wutsamatter U, I landed at the beginning of the self-reliant, back to nature, Mother Earth movement(s) searching for my niche. I found it in an old anvil and coal fired forge, and the die was cast. I taught myself the basic blacksmith’s skills, but felt restricted by its two dimensional nature. I soon discovered airtight, wood-burning stoves and thought they would make excellent functional art sculptures. I designed and made sculpted wood stoves with good results. Unfortunately, the litigious nature of our society and increasing regulations moved me to find a different canvas to apply my work. I finally stumbled onto safes and realized their potential for sculpture. I have resisted using the label ‘gun safe’ to avoid a typical image or single purpose that may accompany those words. Hey, I thought, what about calling them security armoires? But that sounded a little pretentious. So, by whatever name, let’s just say they all do the same thing, and that is providing uncompromising security wrapped in sculpture. If the words ‘gun safe’ brings to mind an austere rectangular locker, or a chunky block resembling an upright freezer, imagine instead a sensual curve and a sculpted scene— dueling bighorn sheep, mallards alighting on a cattail fill pond, or perhaps an abstract. The sky’s the limit. Oh…did I mention airplanes?
The safe shown here, Cat In The Canyon, is in progress. It was designed to the buyer’s specifications including size, interior layout and fingerprint-activated lock.
Armida and her husband, Robert, successfully surround clients with magnificent style choices. From solids to patterns, you’ll find dresses, skirts, blouses, ponchos, coats, pants and athletic leggings. Next you must accessorize with purses, jewelry, hats, scarves, boots or shoes. Everyone enjoys their shopping experience because Armida delights in making sure each person gets the right fit and style at the right price. “We are intent on improving our business each year,” adds Armida Recently, Off-Price Retailing, a 70-page industry predictions guide, featured Armida’s “Recipe for Success” in their 2018 “Ultimate Guide to Millennial Shoppers”. In the article Armida describes three ingredients for her success: 1) selecting merchandise from traditional trade show venues, 2) marketing through word-of-mouth, as well as New Legends Magazine 3) being responsive to customer needs and their budgets.
Congratulations, Armida and Robert on your style-savvy business model!
As with all of my functional art, the most important element is the safe itself. You will find a well thought out, beautifully finished one-of-a-kind work of art, individually crafted to the highest standards. The laborintensive nature of my work limits the number of commissions available each year, and depending on size, art, etc., each safe requires a minimum of two months from design finalization to completion. Follow the progress on this and other projects at klinkerforge.com.
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The Outfitter
Outdoors
129 E. 12th St.. • 575-376-9128
& Sports Equipment
Rocks Ore Minerals
Walsenburg, Colorado
444 E. 9th St. • 575-224-9121
Russell’s One Stop
Highway 64. • 575-376-2225
Russell’s Varieties Russell
31083 Hwy 64. • 575-376-2502
Capulin, New Mexico Capulin Country Store
37 1st St., Hwy 64/87 • 575-278-3900
Des Moines, New Mexico Sierra Grande Restaurant & Gift Shop
6 Sierra Rd. - Hwy 64/87 • 575-278-2721
Clayton Petals
106 Main St. • 575-374-3500
Pro Shop - Trinidad Golf Course
Kmart
Rob’s Gun Shop
NRA Whittington Center Gift Shop
Black Diamond Variety
1417 Nolan Dr. • 719-846-4015
Pawn Shop
120 Main St., Aguilar • 719-941-4369
701 Main St. • 719-738-9906
434 W. 7th St.. • 719-738-2530
La Veta, Colorado Big R Store
1010 Cherry St. • 719-742-3071
Weston, Colorado Stonewall Shopping Bag 6689 Hwy 12 • 719-868-2255
Weston Supply
16920 Hwy 12 • 719-868-2231
Trinidad, Colorado Big R of Trinidad
Raton Outdoors “Coming in June”
Topar Off-road Products
Cimarron Guns N Gear
304 Canyon Dr. D • 575- 445-3641
105 W. Main St. • 719-846-8634 13747 US-350 • 719-846-9458
Trinidad Archery & Tackle 1522 S. Oak St.. • 719-680-2527
Ultimate Sports & Nutrition 2505 E. Main St.. • 719-846-8359
Walmart Super Center
2921 Toupal Dr. • 719-846-4477
2202 Freedom Rd. • 719-845-1864
Herzstein Museum Gift Shop
Corral Pawn & Trading
600 Kiowa Ave. • 575-445-7623
Riley Girls Boutique
Hibbett Sports
15 Main St. • 575-207-6007
22 S. 2nd St. • 575-374-2977
118 Main St. • 575-374-9803
126 E. Main St. • 719-846-6043
2116 Freedom Rd.. • 719-846-6048
34025 US-64 • 575-445-3615
Tees me Treat me – Fly Fishing
Raton, New Mexico
Design Delights in the Hotel Eklund
1235 S. 2nd St. • 575-445-5588
High Desert Outdoors
Cimarron, New Mexico NM-21 • 575-376-2099
Cimarron Trading
300 E. 10th St. • 575-376-1110
Tooth of Time Traders at the Philmont Scout Base 21 Caballo Rd. • 575-376-1145
Clayton, New Mexico Knotts Sportsman Supply 1015 S. 1st St. • 575-374-8361
Hester’s Motorsports 1190 S. 2nd St. • 575-445-3558
Ropes Western & Casual Wear
1107 S. 1st St. • 575-374-8787
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Lodging Huerfano/LasAnimas/Colfax/Union
Heart of Trinidad Bed & Breakfast
Raton Pass Motor Inn Robin Hood Motel
Holiday InnHotel & Suites
Super 8
Travel Motel
I Love Lucy’s Place RV Park
La Quinta Inn & Suites Wellness Hotel
Inn at the Spanish Peaks B&B
Quality Inn Trinidad
1900 S. Cedar • 575-445-9536 1025 Frontage Rd. • 575-445-1200
Blue Dragonfly Inn Bed & Breakfast
Walsenburg, Colorado Anchor Motel
1001 South Main St. • 719-738-2800
Trinidad, Colorado
Hardings Corner Bed & Breakfast
402 West Main St. • 719-422-9494 3130 Santa Fe Trail • 719-845-8400
Best Western Rambler
140 W. Grand • 719-742-5423
Budget Host Motel & RV
226 W. Grand St. • 719-742-325
Dakota Campground RV Service Center
310 E. Francisco • 719-742-5313
La Veta Inn
Rodeway Inn & RV Park
103 W Ryus • 719-742-5566
9800 Santa Fe Trail • 719-846-2251
La Plaza Inn
La Veta Lakeview Vacation Rental
Tower 64 Hotel & RV
10301 Santa Fe Trail • 719-846-3307
457 US Hwy 85/87 • 719-738-1121 553 US Hwy 85/87 • 719-738-3800
1079 US Hwy 85/87 • 719-738-9912 118 West 6th St. • 719-738-5700
2833 Toupal Dr. • 719-845-0102 3125 Toupal Dr. • 719-497-8000
Lathrop State Park Campground 255 Willis Dr. 70 County Road 502 • 719-738-2376 Sammie’s Motel & RV Park
Trail’s End Motel
http://vacationinwalsenbu. wixsite.com/ourhomerental 719-890-1072
702 West Main St. • 719-846-2271
616 East Main St. • 719-846-4425
1354 S. 2nd St. • 575-445-5577 1610 Cedar St. • 575-445-2355 400 Clayton Rd. • 575-445-5503
Summerlan RV Park
Willow Springs RV Park
Cimarron, New Mexico 600 W. 18th St. • (575) 425-0005
Casa Del Gavilin
PO Box 617, 124 N. Main St. 719-742-5435
Trinidad Inn & Suites
Sulphur Springs Guest Ranch
Trinidad Super 8 Motel
Cimarron Inn & RV Park
Rio Cucharas Inn
The Ranch House Inn
Tarabino Inn & Gallery
Express St. James Hotel
Sands Motel & Apts.
Two Fox Cabins & RVs
Raton, New Mexico
Ponil Campgrounds
Our Home Vacation Rental
421 Country Rd. • 719-742-5111
77 CR 504 • 719-738-1282
1012 S. Cherry St. • 719-742-5234
533 W. 7th St. • 719-738-3827
404 Oak St. • 719-742-0260
The Warehouse Suites
Cuchara, Colorado
101 East Ryus • 719-742-5278
1924 Freedom Rd. • 719-846-8280 310 East Second St.719-846-2115
Casa Lemus
300 Clayton Rd. • 575-445-2737
Best Western
Cuchara Cabins & Condo Rentals
Stonewall, Colorado
Cuchara Inn with Conference Facilities
6891 Hwy 12. 719-868-3335 • 719-680-1935
Raton Pass Camp and Café
Middle Fork Resort
Raton Pass Motor Inn
Lodge by the Wall, Stonewall Ranch
PO Box 823 • 719-742-3340
73 E. Cuchara Ave. • 719-742-3685
Cuchara Mountain Escape
6878 Hwy 12. 720-445-1195 • 719-868-3049
33 Park Road • 719-742-3121
Cuchara Vacation Rentals
Monument Lake Resort
35 Spruce Tr • 719-742-3960
4789 HYW 12 • 719-868-2226
River’s Edge Bed & Breakfast at Dodgeton Creek Inn
Picketwire Lodge & Store 7600 Hwy 12 • 719-868-2265
137 E. Cuchara Ave. • 719-742-5169
473 Clayton Rd • 575-445-8501
Budget Host Raton
136 Canyon Dr. • 575-445-3655 46020 I-25 • 575-445-8500
308 Canyon Dr. • 575-45-3641
Holiday Inn Express
101 Card Ave. • 575-445-1500
Van Lue’s Prop. Management & Cabins
Stonewall Lodge & RV Park
1640 Cedar St. • 575-445-9100
Aguilar, Colorado Spanish Peaks Inn - Gulnare
1899 B&B Inn
314 S. Main St. • 719-742-5599
Adagio House
818 S. Oak St. • 505-466-8385
Circle the Wagons RV Park 126 Second St. • 719-742-3233
Cuchara Cabins & Condo Rentals PO Box 823 • 719-742-3340
Cuchara Mountain Escape 33 Park Road, Cuchara 719-742-3121
The Lodge at Angel Fire
10 Miller Ln. Angel Fire • 800-633-7463
Springer, New Mexico Broken Arrow Motel
811 Maxwell ave. • 575 483 3021
Oasis Motel
1001 Railroad Ave. • 575 483 2777
Des Moines, New Mexico Clayton, New Mexico
301 S. 3rd St. • 575-445-1000
1510 S. 2nd St. • 575-445-3792
La Veta, Colorado
31130 US HWY 64 • 575-376-2343
Heart’s Desire B&B
6689 Hwy 12, • 719-868-2252
15880 Hwy 12 • 719-742-5490
617 S Collison Ave. • 575-376-2664
M & M Inn
200 Clayton Rd. • 575-445-2791
15880 Hwy 12 • 719-742-3528
6673 Hwy 12 • 719-868-2294
212 E 10th St. • 575-376- 2268
El Kapp Motel
Stonewall Shopping Bag –RV Park
Yellow Pine Guest Ranch
518 NM-21 • 575-376-2246
Maverick Motel Microtel
Travelodge
1600 Cedar St. • 505-933-7489
647 Broadway Ave. • 575-278-3031
Best Western Kokopelli
702 S. First St. • 575-374-2589
Clayton Motel
422 Monroe St. • 575-374-2544
Clayton RV Park
903 S. 5th St. • 575-374-9508
Coyote Keeths RV Park
1 Mary Bird Ln. • 575-447-5566
Days Inn and Suites
22590 C.R. 41.6 #10, Aguilar 719-941-4288
NRA Whittington Center
Trinidad, Colorado
Oasis Motel
Hotel Eklund
Quality Inn
Santa Fe Trail Inn
Raton KOA Campground
Super 8 Hotel
Cawthon Motel & RV Park
1701 Santa Fe Trail • 719-846-3303
Days Inn & Suites
900W. Adams Street • 1-800-225-3297 900
Frontier Motel
815 Goddard Ave. • 719-846-2261
Highway 64 • 575-445-3615 1445 S. 2nd St. • 575-445-2221 533 Clayton Rd. • 575-445-4200 1330 S. 2nd St • 575-445-3488
1120 S. 1st St. • 575-374-0133
Holiday Motel 70
Raton Hwy - Hwy 87 • 575-374-2558 15 Main St. • 575-374-2551 412 N. 1st St. • 575-374-9839 1425 S. 1st St. • 575-224-6087
Raton Pass Inn
308 Canyon Dr. • 575-445-3641
Cuchara Vacation Rentals
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Limonene has “limon” in the name, so guess what it smells like? You guessed it, lemons. Limonene can also smell fruity since it can be found in fruit rinds. It can also be found in advice by Jess of Faragosi Farms peppermint, rosemary, and juniper. Limonene has great therapeutic benefits because it acts as an antidepressant, mood Terpenes: What are enhancer and alleviates stress. It also has antifungal and antibacterial they? How are they properties. It may help relieve heartburn and gastrointestinal related to cannabis? complications. Ask your budtender for a lemony strain like Super Lemon Haze or Durban Poison and it will most likely What are their effects? have a high level of limonene. If you’re looking to up your The more research that is done about terpenes the more we can game as a “cannasseur”, understand their role in cannabis, especially regarding the learning about terpenes will medical side. This ensures that you can cherry-pick the give you more insight into terpenes you want based on their effects to get maximum your favorite strains. relief. Be sure to note the common effects of the terpenes Terpenes are fragrant essential oils usually found in fruits, listed above can be varied depending on the rest of the plants, and herbs. They can also be found in the same resin composition of the strain. For example, the alert effect derived glands as THC and CBD in cannabis. Like other plants and from pinene can be counteracted by the sedative effects of fruits, terpenes give cannabis a variety of flavors and aromas myrcene in a strain. In this booming industry, more labs are including pine, diesel, cheese, or citrus to name a few. There testing for terpene profile, but if it is untested you can always are over 100 different terpenes found in cannabis and each follow your nose! strain has its own unique terpene type and composition. Like cannabinoids, terpenes also bind to your brain receptors and can cause various effects. Here are a few common terpenes and their known benefits: Pinene is just as it sounds. It has a piney aroma and is a terpene commonly found in pine needles, conifer trees, and herbs such as basil, rosemary, dill, sage and parsley. Some known effects of pinene include increased alertness and memory retention – great for all the forgetful stoners out there! It also has anti-inflammatory properties and can help those with asthma by improving airflow to their lungs. Pinene rich strains include Blue Dream, Trainwreck, and OG Kush; but there are many others out there, just give your buds a sniff or ask a budtender for help. Myrcene is a terpene that has more of a musky, herbal smell with a hint of citrus fruit. It can be found in mangoes, lemongrass, thyme, bay leaves and hops. Myrcene is a personal favorite terpene because of its relaxing “couchlock” effect. It is especially helpful if you have any muscle tension or trouble sleeping and can even help combat depression. For strains rich in myrcene, try Granddaddy Purple or Northern Lights. Myrcene can have a sedating effect so make sure you don’t have any errands to run because you might be stuck on the couch! Linalool can have a floral aroma with delicate notes of spice and citrus. It is naturally produced in lavender, coriander, birch and rosewood. If you’ve ever used the essential oil lavender then you may know that it is very good for relieving stress – the same can be said of linalool. It has a calming effect and is also great for those suffering from epilepsy, high-anxiety, insomnia and pain. After a tense day, smoke some Headband, Lavender, or some Skywalker to calm the brain and relax. Lavende
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Terra Firma Recycling accepts newspapers, magazines, office papers, junk mail, cardboard, pressed board (cereal boxes, etc.) and other paper goods. Plastics #1-7 and their lids. (Bring plastic bags to Safeway bin by the door.) Art Supplies, Fire Extinguishers, empty aerosol cans, satellite dishes, small metal household and hardware items, aluminum foil, metal cans, lids and caps. Rinse off food residue. Full and empty paint and varnish cans. These are also accepted at BLDRS. For a full TFR list, see their website: www.terrafirma.org or call: 719-859-3998. Open 8am-4pm, Monday – Friday and 8am-12pm Saturday. Located 1.5 miles from downtown. Go west up Arizona to the end, follow the signs to 201 S. Indiana. downtown
Noah’s Ark Thrift Store sells merchandise at bargain prices and it is the main funding source for the animal shelter. The store collects worn and torn clothes, towels, pillows, bedding, stuffed animals and other soft items for a program that transforms them into insulation and upholstery stuffing. They even recycle old footwear and have a vehicle donation program. Open Monday-Saturday, 10am-4PM at 147 E. Main. Call 719-846-8578.
Detour! The Artocade Museum has a program for children and youth. So dig through your closets and storage boxes for toy vehicles, arts and craft supplies, magnets, toothpicks, fabric scraps and bottle caps. Open daily from 10AM to 4PM at 121 East Main. Call 719-680-9754
Books and More is operated by the Friends of the Library to raise funds for Carnegie Public Library programs. Purchase and donate books, magazines, greeting cards, postcards, music and movies in all formats. Open Monday-Saturday, 10AM -4Pm at 132 N. Commercial. Call 719-846-8522.
Th The Good Food Project, a non-profit organic farm, accepts used garden tools, some scrap wood, farm equipment and is in need of a vehicle. Open by appointment, call 719-422-3035. Located at 33841 Highway 12 in partnership with Earth Mountain Education Farm.
Sothern Colorado Developmental Disabilities Services trains adults with disabilities to take apart all electronics and small appliances. Tax-deductible drop-off fees support the work program. Open Monday-Thursday, 10AM-4PM. Located at 1205 Congress Drive, north of UPS. Call 719-846-3388.
Trinidad Tech Shop accepts all electronics, including computers and TVs, free of charge. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 11AM-7PM. Located at 200 E. Elm. Call 719-422-3035
Scrap Metal Dealers buy vehicles, construction materials, appliances and more. Check listing for Jolly’s Towing, Maniscalco Brothers and Sons, and other local dealers.
Pueblo Lowe’s for CFL bulbs and Christmas light and Target for glass. Roots Recycling, east at the 1-25 Prairie Avenue Exit, for glass, milk cartons and phone books. The Habitat for Humanity Resale Store on South Prairie sells tiles, appliances, cabinets, light fixtures and more. WANT TO RECYCLE MORE IN TRINIDAD? Talk to local officials if you’d like curbside pickup, a composting facility and a glass crusher. Crushed glass has many landscaping and construction uses.
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A Short Drop City Story
Libre 50th Anniversary
by Trinidad Artist Matteo Ferullo
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It was 1969, and I had left New York
This summer on the Fourth of July, the Museum of Friends has the honor and great distinction of presenting “Libre, 50 Years”.
traveling to San Francisco to visit an Art School classmate who lived on Russian Hill. As my visit with Joyce was coming to an end, I wanted to travel to find a place of 'alternate lifestyle', a commune. One night I sought out the “City Lights Bookstore” downtown. The 'Beat' poet, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, co-founded and ran that bookstore. Shortly after I'd entered there, I recognized the poet Allen Ginsberg. I went over to him excusing the interruption, and asked if he knew of any such communes. He answered politely that I should travel to New Mexico near Taos and Santa Fe to search out such places. I traveled to Denver, rented a tiny attic apartment as a base of operation, and hand-lettered a sign on cardboard that read “TAOS”. May 1st,1970, I made my way to Interstate I-25 and I was on my way. I got a few rides down the Interstate, and was outside Walsenburg where I had been dropped off. A young fellow stopped his car, and said he was only going as far as Trinidad. As it was dusk, I asked if he might have a garage where I could crash for the night. He said he didn't have any extra space, but that he'd take me to a place just outside of town, where he was sure the people there would put me up. That place was Drop City. I stayed there for 2 years, and managed to get to Taos for a visit. I visited communes in New Mexico like Morningstar, New Buffalo, and after awhile lived on a small commune called Tawapa, (aka the Sun Farm) just outside of Placitas. I moved back to Trinidad four years ago. I am a painter, draftsman, s c u l p t o r, poet, and a professional Astrologer.
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Living and defining the quintessential life from inside one of America's most unique and long living artist newcomers regenerating the whole communes to grow out of the educational process. turbulence of the 1960’s. The Museum of Friends has The story of Libre begins with begun assembling as complete a artists’ dreams of a community of picture of these 50 years as time like-minded individuals free from the allows; including snapshots, constraints limiting personal growth; photographs, videos, films - both a sort of community of anarchists professional and homemade- scrapbooks, redefining the nature of human clippings, publications, and recorded relationships through creative music. MOF will host Libre’s large intervention. Libre began in 1968 with inclusive art exhibit featuring Libre the purchase of 360 acres on the artists and complimentary artists who south side of Greenhorn Mountain, have participated in the Libre life high up against the San Isabel interacting over the years. Public National Forest. Originally, Farisita programs include talks by individual claimed jurisdiction, handling Libre’s artists and writers and a panel mail. Now the honor belongs to the discussion featuring those who were town of Gardner, the post office a born and grew-up in area communes. daily news gathering occurrence and We will collaborate with the camaraderie. Walsenburg Fox Theater in presenting Libre was incorporated as a counter culture films, videos and nonprofit educational facility with possibly public forums. The curatorial federal recognition as a 501C3. The staff of the Museum of Friends is bylaws were simple, each member preparing this exhibition. If you have was assessed dues paid to Libre for any questions or are interested in the collective good to pay land taxes contributing or volunteering please as well as infrastructure needs like contact MOF, Tuesday-Saturday road maintenance or water 12pm- 5pm at 600 Main St. maintenance. Each adult member Walsenburg 81089. Tel. 719-738-2858 has one vote and on the issue of or visit our web site: membership, the vote had to be m u s e u m o f f r i e n d s . o r g unanimous. Members agreed to build Trinidad’s Drop City was the their houses out of sight of one beginning in 1965, quickly followed another. Imagine these few simple by six Colorado communities located gove rules governing today’s larger society. in the Huerfano Valley. Libre, Art and education spread Archuletaville, triple A (AAA), Red throughout the Huerfano Valley as Rockers, Ortivez Farm and The more like-minded individuals Upper Land. These communities resettled, interacting with long time we were joined by two Tibetan Buddhist ranching residents. Gardner school Shambala retreat communities, became a show place of creative Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche’s Dorje possibilities and new ideas embraced Khyung Dzong and the Maggie Check us(DKD) out on facebook Find out more at Newlegendsmag.com by the ranching community and the Kress Farm retreat.
...Trinidad’s Drop City was the beginning in 1965...
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Raton, New Mexico The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy 1275 S 2nd St. • 575-445-0075
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Health, Fitness & Nutrition Walsenburg, Colorado All Naturals on 5th 110 E. 5th St. • 719-251-2752
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Trinidad, Colorado Comida Market Co-op Grocer 131 E. Main St. • 719-846-7869
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“He leaves International Bank with a strong foundation for our continued success,” commented bank board member Mark Morris, “and prosperous momentum for the future.” “Ron has been both a leader and a friend and all of us at International will miss his passion for our customers, his sense of humor and his remarkable common sense.” Schmeits began his banking career after earning his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska, and secured his MBA in Bank Management from Rutgers University. Few know that he served as Mayor of Jordan, Minnesota The Elks and Raton Rotary Club, from 1976 to 1980. In mid 1970 he was Ron’s collaborative style ensures named as one of the outstanding young men cooperation and longevity. Additionally, as a life-long member of the New Mexico Bankers Association, he is respected and hailed by multiple state and national professionals. Schmeits’ volunteer commitments include the New Mexico Wildlife Foundation, Single Action Shooting Society, the Amateur Trapshooting Association, Ducks Unlimited, The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Missouri Valley Arms Collectors Association of America by the National Jaycees, in (M (MVACA), and the Boy Scouts of 1979 was noted as Who’s Who in the America’s Philmont Inspection Team. Midwest and noted as Who’s Who of In addition to his many American Business Leaders in 1991 responsibilities, Ron currently serves through 1994. He was instrumental in o n t h e B o a r d o f D i r e c t o r s o f t h e working with the Governor of New National NRA and on their Executive Mexico to get legislation passed for the Council. He was elected in 1993 to Concealed Handgun Carry Act of 2003. serve on the Board of Trustees of the He also served on the Governor’s NRA Special Contribution Fund, Business Advisory Committee dealing (known as the NRA Whittington with concerns over water distribution, Center). He is presently and has investments, second amendment rights served as chairman since June 2005. and business development. Schmeits served as an executive authority of the U.S. - Canadian River Compact Commission. Serving as chairman of the Membership and Investment Oversight Committees, Chairman of Finance and Publications Policies Committees, and a member of the Audit and Meeting Site Selections Committees; Ron’s diversity demonstrates his remarkable leadership traits. As a legends magazine New member of the NRA NR Heritage Society,
Raton’s Silent Giant Retires From Bank International Bank President, Ron Schmeits Retires
On June 17, 2011, Ron was nominated and confirmed to the State Transportation Mr. Francis states, “It’s an honor to be part Commission by Governor Susana Martinez o f a b a n k t h a t s t e e r e d e c o n o m i c to represent District 4 within the New development from the early 1900s with the Mexico Department of Transportation. steady shoulders of the Di Lisio, Moore and He presently serves as Chairman of the Schmeits families. We are proud to be State Transportation Commission, an joining the International Bank team and appointment that expires in 2022. setting the course of success for the next As “corporate sponsors” of the City 100 years.” of Raton’s International Balloon Festival with Raton Main Street, International Bank pledges multiple cash donations, and offers numerous volunteer hours by staff from all the branches. Additionally, they annually co-sponsor the International Art Show with Raton Arts and Humanities Council, Inc. For over a weeklong-juried art show, locals and visitors can purchase diversified styles of art, while enjoying the 28 nation flag displays in the International Room reflecting a unique Ron Schmeits & Ed Francis global heritage of those countries that settled in this area. New Legends Magazine salutes Ron Ron’s wife, Ann, is a strong supporter Schmeits’ tenure of 35 years as CEO, of Ron’s activities and participates in continuing the course of International Bank most of them. and its five branches as one of the most FFP Group, Inc., led by Edward Francis, prosperous and customer service orientated comprises a team of experienced senior hometown banks in New Mexico and Colorado. bank executives. Francis has almost 30 The City of Raton Ambassadors years of banking experience and previously honored Ron Schmeits for his contributions served as Executive Vice President and to the community on Saturday, April 7th, at Chief Banking Officer of Hancock Whitney the Raton Convention Center. On Monday, Bank which serves the Gulf Coast area April 9th, International Bank celebrated a states. Francis also served on Hancock day long “Open House and Happy 100 Whitney Bank’s executive management Years Anniversary” at the main headquarters committee for over ten years and was in historic downtown Raton. responsible for leading the retail and “Life is great. Be positive, share, commercial divisions for the bank. “We contribute and make all that you touch are extremely excited about the opportunity better for the next.” Ron Schmeits to inherit the legacy of such a strong community bank, and we remain deeply committed to the people of the Northern New Mexico and Colorado communities that the bank serves,” said Francis. “We highly value the International Bank employees and believe they will be well-served as part of this merger. In addition, we intend to retain all of the International Bank branches in Northern New Mexico and Colorado and to strategically grow the bank’s footprint in Check us out on facebook out more at Newlegendsmag.com the Find region.”
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Inspired Living: The Life and Art of Emily Williamson by
Darby Shier
For many people art is something that is meant to exist as paintings on a wall created by the special few. For artist Emily Williamson it is lifestyle. From the repurposed door that serves as table to the spacious addition to her home it is evident that this mother of four has cultivated an environment that breeds creativity for not only her but her entire family. Emily was born in Kent, England. As daughter of an artist and a graphic designer, her early interest in painting was encouraged by her parents. She attended high school on an island called the Isle of Man where she received her first commissions painting animal portraits for staff at her high school. At the age of 16 she enrolled in the Island’s college Art program, and then at age 20 went to Liverpool Hope University in Liverpool, the home of the Beatles, where she studied and earned a degree in Fine Art. She met her husband, Zeb Williamson when they were volunteering at a camp through their church in Canada. They eventually got married and moved to Trinidad where the couple had four children that now serve as her greatest inspirations. Today Emily’s business exists mostly online through her Etsy shop, where she sells original prints and receives requests to paint anything from family and animal portraits to custom ideas or requests. Whether it is one of her portraits or a landscape, she works to capture emotions of her subjects by exaggerating certain aspects of the scenery that triggers memories for the people who will look at them most. An example of this can be seen in a painting she completed that was inspired by a photograph of she and her daughter standing in the rain. Their rain boots, a tribute to the climate of the artist’s childhood home, stand out as the only bright red objects in a muted background, evoking a feeling safety and beauty, in what 54 of N -54-
might be a dreary scene. Emily enjoys exploring mixed media and collage, which can be seen in high fashion sketches that adorn the walls of her home. Additionally, she and her husband believe in repurposing or up-cycling found objects and furniture. Working together they create some truly unique pieces that simultaneously tell a story, like the restored church pew that sits along the south-facing wall in their living room, or the handcrafted wine rack that hangs along the wall that was a birthday present from Zeb to his wife. There creativity is embedded in the lives of their children as well. Emily
believes it is important to have designated places in the home that are specifically set up for creative projects and that supplies are accessible to children. Additionally, she encourages her children to be bold. She explained she and her husband rarely say no to ideas that their children have when it comes to design, like the soon to be round “Hobbit” inspired door in their son’s bedroom. However, she believes it is important to take the time to show their children that there is a process to doing any big project and that compassionate criticism, like she received from her own mother, Elsie Sands, helps to develop a mothe child’s skill set. She goes on to explain
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Inspired Living: The Life and Art of Emily Williamson that children should also be allowed to make plenty of mistakes because, according to the artist, “The things that didn’t come out how you wanted the first time are sometimes a valuable discovery, and sometimes something to be avoided. Either way they are a point of growth.” For Emily, the creative process never stops. She frequently seeks out images that inspire her, particularly fashion photography and colors, which she finds in magazines and browsing the Internet. She then takes elements from the images she collects in a digital file to create her own projects. For example, she might use the angles created by the human form from a high fashion portrait as a way to stage her subject but then has the flexibility to paint the background in a way that highlights the passions of the person she is painting. The artist describes taking a picture of her young son, who loves the ocean, on her kitchen table, painting the background as if he was sitting on the edge of a pier. She believes her art is a combination of what she actually sees and what she imagines. Because of this, she is able to capture not only moments of her subject’s lives but the experiences they are feeling in the moment she is painting. In addition to online business, Emily’s work can be found on two of the First National Bank’s annual calendars, including the most recent addition titled, “Legendary Outlaws and the Lawmen who Tracked Them.” Although painting outlaws was something out of the box for the artist, working on the paintings allowed her to connect to local history and share it with the community at large.
For young people looking to pursue a career in art, Emily recommends, “Doing it constantly and knowing that realistic drawing is only one element of art.” Additionally she advocates becoming comfortable with “Critical Analysis,” which will help you grow as you practice. For people looking to do home interior projects, she recommends taking your time to settle in, doing your research, and being “ok” with knowing it might not come out as you hoped the first time. Emily’s humility, grace, and talent are evident in everything from the mannerisms of her children to the ever-evolving canvas of her own home. She is an example of what life looks like when inspiration and creation are valued. She can be followed and contacted through her Etsy shop 'Sandysketchbook' or her Instagram and facebook pages “Sand of SoCo.” 20% of her Etsy sales are donated to Life for the Innocent (lifefortheinnocent.org) a non-profit that works to “Rescue, Restore, and Renew,” child victims of human trafficking.
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General Christopher Carson
A.R. Mitchell Painted Life As He Really Saw It
John Simpson Hough Introduction
On a chilly December day in 1889, a child was born on a lonely homestead west of Trinidad. Little did anyone know, rather than follow his coal mining father’s footsteps, Arthur Roy “Mitch” Mitchell was destined to pursue a much more colorful life as an illustrator, fine artist, art teacher, historian and preservationist.
At age 17, Mitchell first set out for New Mexico and worked as a ranch hand for the Adams Cattle Company. He was back in Trinidad by 1909 finishing out his schooling at the new family home on Ash Street. For a time, he also worked for Trinidad’s Chronicle News. The 1910 census, however, reveals Mitchell was doing what he really wanted to do: working as an artist. The urge to wander soon struck Mitchell again. Within a few years, he was on the road once more traveling to the Pacific Northwestern state of Washington. When he registered for the draft for World War I, a city clerk in Walla Walla verified he was selling advertising for the newspaper there. After the war, he next worked for the Post-Intelligencer newspaper in Seattle. Clearly, however, selling advertising failed to satiate Mitchell’s appetite for painting. On a whim and a prayer, he sold nearly everything he owned and found his way to New York where he attended the Grand Central School of Art under art professor Harvey Dunn. Dunn proved to be an excellent mentor and friend. While in New York, Mitchell began a 30-year career of painting pulp magazine and book covers. His career continued to blossom as he followed Dunn to Leonia, New Jersey. By the 1940’s, he had rendered over 160 covers in all. His talents have rightfully earned him the title of “King of Western Pulp” by modern day art critics. Yet, he never forgot the enchantment of the west returning to visit when he could, and continuing to capture scenic landscapes and people on canvas. In about 1944, Mitchell had seen enough of the east and returned to Trinidad and was
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John S. Hough
by Antoinette Wharton
While this is the beginning of the Hough family legacy, New Legends will continue to investigate and record the discovery of these manuscripts. John S. Hough’s personal journal stories are proving to be a fascinating piece of history. A special consideration and gratitude is bestowed upon the Hough family now residing in Trinidad. We thank Cynthia and John for their diligence in pursuit of history; not only for their own family heritage, but for all history buffs interested in learning about those who paved the way for our present and future.
by Jan MacKell Collins
Mitchell was born at the perfect time. Trinidad, a frequented destination along the historic Santa Fe Trail, was surrounded by ranches. Cowboys were a familiar sight in town, and it was their hardworking lifestyles that the artist appreciated most. Mitchell knew he needed to learn the trade and discover first-hand what being a cowboy was really like in order to portray them in paint, and also create more inspiration in from the land that lay beyond Trinidad.
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The manuscript was transcribed and typed in the early 20th century from his own handwritten journal he kept his whole life. John was a dear friend of Kit Carson as depicted by his own personal interactions with him throughout their lifetimes.
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offered a job as the first professor to teach Art at Trinidad State Junior College. It was a position he held until 1958, combined with creating his own works of art. It was his more serious artwork— paintings depicting cowboys at work with special attention to detail, complimented by vividly colorful landscapes—that eventually made him comparable to the likes of Frederick Remington, Charles Russell, and even Charles Craig. His goal was to create “paintings of the real cowboy, not the movie variety”, which he achieved with a flair seldom seen in other period art circles. Desiring the most authentic effects in his work, Mitchell collected hundreds of artifacts and items representative of the cowboy way of life such as camp coffee pots to saddles and pottery to Indian blankets, for reference while working. Outside the studio, he still favored traveling. When a particular landscape caught his fancy on the road, he was known to stop his car and paint en plein air, capturing the beauty of the solitary and wondrous scenes around him. Being a nomadic artist was a lonely business. Perhaps the reason Mitchell never married. His work was his one true love and he followed themes that were familiar and comfortable to him: cowboys and cowgirls, horses, cattle, Native Americans, and the stellar plains and prairies of southern Colorado and northern New Mexico. Some of his art was inspired by the pueblo adobes around Santa Fe. He also made paintings of more famous figures such as Billy the Kid and Kit Carson, as well as works depicting travelers on the Santa Fe trail and battles between Native American tribes. In 1959, Mitchell was chosen to render the logo for the “Rush to the Rockies” Centennial celebration. In time, he also worked to preserve and many of Trinidad’s historic buildings,
including the Baca House and Bloom Mansion museums. After his work for “Rush to the Rockies”, Trinidad could no longer keep Mitchell a secret. His artwork gained more and more fame. In 1973, he was named an honorary member of the Cowboy Artists of America. The following year he was inducted into the National Academy of Western Art at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma. Only a year after that, the Hall of Fame also bestowed the Honorary Trustee Award on the revered artist. “You look back over the trail, and you see the fine friends you’ve made, and you see you’ve managed to make a living doing what you loved,” Mitchell once quipped about his illustrious life, “so how could anyone ask for more?” He was still painting in 1975 when he moved to Denver to be closer to his sister, Ethel Erickson. After his death in 1977, it was Erickson who spearheaded the opening of the A.R. Mitchell Museum of Art in Trinidad. The museum staged a grand opening in 1981, just a year before Erickson’s death. In 1989, the museum expanded into the former Jamieson Dry Goods Store, whose historic interior remains intact. Mitchell would have liked that. Today, Mitchell’s iconic works adorn the walls of his namesake museum; over 350 in all. Also on display are the early western, Hispanic and Native American artworks and textiles from Mitchell’s own collection. This hidden gem of museums in Colorado is a must-see for lovers of art but also history, as well as the charmed and nomadic life of a painter who followed his dreams. The A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art will open for the 2018 season on May 25. Call 719-846-4224 for more information.
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Taos, New Mexico, for final burial, according to Carson’s wishes. In a private ceremony, the bodies of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher “Kit” Carson were buried in the Taos cemetery near the town plaza. For several decades, Carson’s older sons, Christopher Carson Jr. and Charles, cared for their parents’ grave site, although there was no headstone.
The Two Burials of Christopher “Kit” Carson By Linda Wommack During the Christmas season of 1867, Christopher “Kit” Carson, his wife Maria Josefa Jaramillo Carson, and their six children moved to Boggsville, in the southeastern area of Colorado Territory. Carson had just been relieved of his command at Fort Garland, as the United States Army was trimming its forces. Thomas O. Boggs immediately offered his in-laws, the Carson family, the adjoining three vacant rooms of a six-room adobe outbuilding. John Carson, a direct descendant of Carson later remarked: “Back then you had to work together with people in order to survive. Boggsville gave permanency to the area. People knew they would be treated well there. It was a haven where they wouldn’t be cheated.” Josefa was happy to be reunited with her sister Maria Ignacia, who lived with the Boggs family, as well as her niece, Rumalda Boggs, Thomas’ wife. However, upon Carson’s arrival at Boggsville, it was obvious to all that his health was declining. Carson must have realized it as well. Not long after his family had settled into their new home, which Carson hoped was temporary, he traveled the few miles to the home of his old friend, William Bent. It was during this visit that Carson met Doctor Henry R. Tilton, the army surgeon at Fort Lyon. After casual conversation, Carson told the doctor of his ailments. Dr. Tilton later wrote: “He was then complaining of a pain in his chest, the origin of which he attributed to a fall received in 1860. It happened while he was descending a mountain.” Dr. Tilton offered to take Carson, in his carriage, to Fort Lyon for a detailed consultation. After a rigorous exam, Carson was diagnosed with an aneurysm of the carotid artery. Doctor Henry R. Tilton later described the sad event: “The General, as Carson was popularly and officially known, now was a sick man, without long-assured income, [and] was the sole support of a goodly family, and was facing evil days.”
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Josefa, who was present when the doctor gave the couple the devastating news, struggled amid her pregnancy to keep both her husband and children in optimistic spirits. Her niece, Rumalda Boggs, helped with the children, the cooking, and cleaning, which provided time for Josefa to rest and take care of herself and her unborn baby. In late January 1868, General Carson was among many Colorado dignitaries called to Washington D. C. by the War Department for a conference on how best to prevent Indian uprisings. Despite his declining health, Carson agreed to accompany Colorado Governor Alexander C. Hunt, and a Ute delegation of chiefs, including his friend Chief Ouray, for a peace council with President Andrew Johnson. On the return trip, Carson became very ill yet managed to make it to his home at Boggsville. Two days later, on April 13, 1868, Carson’s wife Josefa gave birth to the couple’s seventh child. While the baby girl was healthy, Josefa was quite weak and remained in bed for days. Carson sat by his wife’s side, confident Josefa would be fine. He wrote a letter to a friend, relaying such optimism: “I arrived home on the 11th inst. and found my family well. I was very sick but since my arrival home, I have improved some and hope it will continue.” Sadly, on April 27, 1868, Josefa died. Kit Carson gave the baby a name, Josefita, in honor of her mother and his beloved wife. Perhaps due to his grief, Carson’s illness rapidly deteriorated. On May 14, 1868, Thomas Boggs hitched his wagon and drove the ailing Carson to Fort Lyon. There, Doctor Henry R. Tilton thoroughly examined Carson. Doctor Tilton later described the situation: “His [Carson] disease, aneurysm of the aorta, had progressed rapidly; and the tumor pressing on the pneumogastric nerves and trachea caused frequent spasms of the bronchial tubes which were exceedingly distressing.” Fearing Carson would
The Long walk Colonel Christopher Carson vs. the Navajo (Diné) Nation Kit Carson, credit: DPL
not live much longer, Dr. Tilton moved the Civil War General to the chapel for his comfort as well as privacy. For the next two weeks Dr. Tilton tended to his only patient day and night, doing what he could to ease Carson’s pain. He encouraged Carson to write out his last will, which the dying man did. Carson named Thomas and Rumalda Boggs guardians of his children and Boggs as executor of his estate. At 4:25 in the afternoon of May 23, 1868, Carson began coughing and blood spurted from his mouth. “I supported his forehead on my hand while death speedily closed the scene,” wrote Dr. Tilton. Carson’s last words in Spanish were, “Adios compadre.” With the passing of General Christopher Houston “Kit” Carson, the commander of Fort Lyon ordered the American flag flying high over Fort Lyon lowered to half-mast, in honor of the General. The following day, after a brief ceremony which included rifle volleys and the playing of Taps, Fort Lyon soldiers led a procession to Boggsville, carrying the casket of General Christopher Carson. Upon arrival at Boggsville that solemn day, the Fort Lyon soldiers carried the casket to the grave next to his beloved wife, Josefa. A year later, almost to the day, Thomas O. Boggs, executor of Carson’s will, disinterred the bodies of Kit and Josefa Carson and transported them to
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The final burial of Christopher “Kit” Carson and his wife Josefa, at Taos, New Mexico. Credit: Linda Wommack
In 1908, the Taos Masons placed an engraved marble headstone at Kit Carson’s grave. Carson’s sons followed with a smaller marble stone for their mother, Josefa. In time, a wrought iron fence was erected around the Carson family plot and the couple’s youngest child, Josefita Carson Squire was buried next to the parents she never knew.
Kit Carson and Josefa were originally buried at Boggsville. Credit: Linda Wommack
Today, the cemetery is part of the Kit Carson Memorial Park. An American flag flies over the cemetery and the town plaza twenty-four hours a day, commemorating an event during the Civil War when the flag and the town were threatened by Confederate sympathizers. It was Kit Carson who led a band of soldiers to guard the town and the flag day and night. It is fitting that the town of Taos return the favor with a flag flying day and night of the grave of their war hero.
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TWO WRONGS, DON’T MAKE ONE RIGHT The Long Walk – Two wrong’s, don’t make one right, and this can definitely be said of the disastrous events that took place starting in the fall of 1862 with the round-up of the Apache, and then followed by the round-up of the Navajo (1863-1864) in what became known as, “The Long Walk.” One blemish can destroy a flawless diamond – this would be the case for Colonel Christopher Carson (known at Kit) during the time period of 1862 to June 1864. Christopher “Kit” Carson had become known for years as a fur trapper, scout and explorer; a pioneer well-traveled west of the Missouri. Kit Carson had learned the tongue of the many Indian tribes and was fluent in Spanish & French; his proficiency continued in sign language. Kit Carson was the man to have in one’s company when crossing the Rocky Mountains or when traversing the buffalo plains. For all his known skills and knowledge of the untamed land west of the Missouri, he wasn’t without fault. While in command from 1862-1864, his military command during the Mescalero Apache and the Navajo command lacked in humanistic dignity. From 1846 to 1868 the Southwest fall under a period of chaos and the military stepped in to help reduce the turmoil, but the military way only brought more death and destruction to the Native American people. Read more of this terrible period of time where the Navajo Diné people endured all the inhumanity that was humanly possible starting from The Long Walk to the period of detainment (1843-1868) at Fort Sumner – Bosque Redondo Reservation along the Pecos River, New Mexico. The narrated story as written by Bob Silva and edited by Ravis Henry from the Navajo Nation can be read at:
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ORIGINS
The founding business interest of the Cabot Family, owners of the Bar NI Ranch, is the Cabot Corporation, an American specialty chemical and performance materials company, headquartered in Boston, MA. Operating in 220 countries, it has 4,500 employees at 36 manufacturing plants, eight research and development facilities and 28 sales offices. In the early 1940’s, Thomas D. Cabot, then President of Cabot Corporation, wanted to find a mountain ranch where his company employees could bring their families, business meetings could be held, and business guests could discuss business and be entertained. The Bar NI Ranch fit that bill perfectly. In addition to that business function, the Bar NI Ranch also hosts the 100+ members of Tom and Virginia Cabot’s family for vacations and reunions. The Cabot Family has always been philanthropically minded and wonderfully generous. Whether packing on quarter horses in the Sangre de Cristo mountains or riding thoroughbreds to the hounds in the rolling hills of the east, Tom Cabot always found time to bend someone’s ear about some new good cause he was interested in and to encourage them to join him in financial support of the cause. This combination of horses and philanthropy lead to his being nicknamed “The Beggar on Horseback.” He was amused by this moniker and used it as the title of his autobiography. The Cabot Family wanted to not only enjoy the beautiful ranch, they wanted to give back to the area communities and do it in a way that would address local needs and would operate in perpetuity. The Bar NI Ranch Community Service Fund was established in 2004. Its mission is to give back to the local communities through non-profit organizations located in the Purgatoire River Valley. Tom and Linda Perry, then managers of the Bar NI Ranch, gathered community leaders together at the Bar NI Ranch to identify needs in the community and ways to address those needs. Through these collaborative communit community meetings the primary areas identified for the Bar NI Community Service Fund to focus their mission include: Education, Youth Development, Environment and Conservation, Health and Human Services, Civic and Public Benefit. Initially the fund was set up to award $20,000 to $25,000 a year in grant awards. By 2006, the Cabot Family again invested in the extended Bar NI Ranch community by almost doubling the annual grant award amount. Since its inception, over half a million dollars has been awarded in grants to community non-profit programs. Bar NI CSF gives grants to organizations that Pa Pay It Forward, demonstrate Personal Ownership, strive towards Sustainability, and exhibit Collaboration. Grants are awarded twice a year: spring and fall.
PERSONALITIES
Tom Perry’s expertise in nonprofit management and dedicated community service exceeds modern work ethics. Tom serves on the Bosque del Oso Management Advisory Committee, a policy guiding group member for this State Wildlife Area since its inception in 1998 and is a Board member of the Purgatoire Watershed Partnership, a watershed protection and enhancement group. He is a former member of the Board of Directors for the A.R. Mitchell Museum and the Trinidad Community Foundation. Tom and Linda currently co-chair Trinidad’s Network Council. The Council is a monthly meetin meeting of area organizations and nonprofits, designed to share and promote community events, while establishing cooperative personal relationships and community collaboration. Linda Perry’s career captures a two-fold path with her behind-the-scenes support of each nonprofit organization Tom directs while working as Administrative Assistant for Trinidad State’s President Dr. Carmen Simone. She is a member of the Mt. Carmel Health, Wellness and Community Center Board of Directors. Previously, she co-coordinated with Harriet Vaugeois, the Southeast Colorado Rural Philanthropy Days - a statewide initiative through the Colorado Resource of Denver. Linda continues her service to the Bar NI Ranch Community Fund, the Purgatoire Valley Foundation, and th the Culebra Range Community Coalition through helping Tom to organize and implement the annual Trinidad Water Festival and the Culebra Environmental Scholarship Program. Tom and Linda Perry, our Sangre de Cristo power couple, seem to effortlessly bring the diverse elements of our community together. “We hope to continue building strong entrepreneurial programs which honor and respect our environmentally rich heritage,” advises Tom. “If more individuals pull together,” he says, “we can inspire greater group potential.” “It’s like weaving the strands of a rope, when you pull on it, the stronger the strands become,” mentions Linda.
7th Annual Trinidad Water Festival
This year’s 2018 “Agua es Vida” features presenters from local and state organizations. From TSJC Nursing Department addressing water in our bodies to Mad Science featuring the water cycle in “Fire and Ice”. From Trinidad’s Water Commissioner discussing the doctrine of prior appropriations to Colorado’s Geographic Alliance exploring physical features and how the Continental Divide affects Colorado’s eight main rivers. From CU Boulder’s figuring out relationships between fire ecology and water quality to Trinidad’s Terra Firma’s mantra of “reduce waste, reuse and recycle”. More than 50 different presenters teach the critical importance of water and how if affects nearly every area of our daily lives. All presenters are asked to do three things: 1. Teach students about water, 2. Make the teaching interactive and experiential, and 3. Encourage teachers and students to have FUN in the learning experience. All participants are encouraged to have fun while being engaged in experiential or hands-on activities. Linda tackles the classroom scheduling logistics for all participating schools taking into account indoor and outdoor presentations on the Trinidad State campus as well as grade designed presentations and varied topics for each classroom utilizing the 50+ different presenters. Tom, on the other hand, recruits the multi-disciplined presenters and raises the funds to put on this community-wide festival. “Agua es Vida determines our very survive-ability, and we want all our peoples to be aware of how water af affects our personal health and hydration, as well as preserving our natural resources in perpetuity.” Expert advice and once again, Thank you Tom and Linda Contact: Executive Director: Tom Perry • Assistant: Linda Perrylegends Email: tomandlindaperry@gmail.com 60Perry! N New magazine Bar N I Community Service Fund • Culebra Range Community Coalition • Purgatoire Valley Foundation -60 -
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GARDNER, COLORADO
is located in the Huerfano River Valley just a comfortable drive west of Walsenburg on State Highway 69. Gardner sits on a age old path used over hundreds of years. Originally it was traveled by the Apache, Comanche and Ute hunting parties. Then came Spanish explorers followed by French trappers. Mountain men like Zebulon Pike (Pike’s Peak) came to hunt and trap. Settlers arrived in the late 1850’s as Gardner became a stage coach stop. Settlers of a different sort arrived in the 1960’s, the hippies. Large communes were founded in the serene valley. To this day the counter culture lifestyle is celebrated annually. Gardner Butte
The well-established art colony of La Veta sits at the base of the Spanish Peaks Mountains. The native Comanche called the twin peaks “Wahatoyas”, loosely translated, “Breasts of Mother Earth.” Drink in the vivid sites of the Cuchara Valley, feeding your desire for exploration. History buffs have got to visit Francisco Fort Museum. Art connoisseurs partake in the numerous performing venues and visual art galleries. Plenty of cattle and elk ranches combine with outdoor trails to gratify the spirits of cowboys, mountaineers and biker cultures. Gardner Hippie Days
WALSENBURG, COLORADO Walsenburg,originally settled as La Plaza de los Leones in 1852, is named after Fred Walsen, a businessman who settled here about 1870. Enjoy the museums, antique stores and restaurants downtown. The kids will love the water park. Just west of Walsenburg is Lathrop State Park, which has lakes for swimming, boating, windsurfing, and fishing. The county Medical Center and VA Nursing Home are right across the road from Lathrop SP. The San Isabel National Forest is south and west of town, around the Spanish Peaks and the Sangre de Cristos.
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Centered in the heart of the Cucharas River Valley is the Village of Cuchara, translated from Spanish as “the spoon.” Private cabins grace this unique mountain village with multiple recreational and restaurant opportunities for the whole family. Encircled by the San Isabel National Forest, Cuchara is surrounded with crystal clear lakes, trees and mountains. The Cucharas River flows through the middle of town. Spectacular aspen groves and wild iris fields glow up the hill as you come out of the valley leading up to Bear Lake and Blue Lake. The highway winds through steep switchbacks until it opens out at the top of Cuchara Pass at an elevation of 9,995’. About 8 miles south of Cuchara Pass you’ll find North Lake State Wildlife Area, a trophy fishing area. A little further south is Monument Lake Resort, a full service resort on the shores of Monument Lake.
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Once upon a time, there was a Momma wolf who loved her babies so much that she wanted them to go out into the world and
learn how to survive. Survival is not easy for any animal in the wild, but Momma wolf was confident that she had done a good job and her three little ones were equipped to deal with the world. Her last word of warning as they left the comforts of their home den, “Be aware of the big, bad pig. He brags about those he terrorizes”. Now wolves are very smart. Even baby wolves know they are predators and close to the top of the food chain. Even considering momma’s advice, they simply did not believe that pig creatures, that are usually prey, could possibly be that dangerous . As they set out into the forest, they sang their happy song. “We are the wolves, proud and strong, cunning, sleek and hungry, you won’t last long” It wasn’t as easy in the forest as they had thought it would be. Without Momma wolf, the forest did not seem nearly as friendly. It was colder than they remembered, darker than they remembered; and without momma around, a whole lot scarier than they remembered. And now they were hungry. As they were lamenting their fate, they saw another animal lumbering a long…sorta looked like a bear without a fur coat. Not a pretty creature in their eyes at all. And this creature also was singing what might have been his terrorizing song. “I am the big, bad pig, smart and stout , truffles fear me, acorns can’t escape me, and mushrooms just better watch out. ” Oh, so this was the big bad pig, momma had warned them of. Certainly this lumbering creature didn’t look any match for three smart baby wolves; but it did look tasty. But what in the world was he talking about? And their tummies were rumbling with hunger. Now, the lumbering creature, a very smart pig, knew he must use all his clever skills to save his proverbial bacon. Thinking quickly he said, “Oh three little wolves, let me help you find the best dinner. You are in for such a treat!” The three little wolves looked at each other, trying to decide whether this strange animal that their momma had warned them about could possibly really care about them having dinner, or was he just a trickster? But, oh they were just getting hungrier and hungrier. The pig was becoming not only impatient, but irritated that these three little predators were not very accepting of his gracious offer and turned to lumber off, when the boldest of the three little ones called out asking the pig to help them find dinner. “OK, I am going to teach you about the tastiest treat in the forest, truffles. Now you have to work to find truffles. They are hidden under layers of damp leaves in the moist mud. You have to get your noses down close to the earth and you can smell their rich delicious smell.” With that, he went snuffling about and came up with his prize. The wolf pups thought that looked easy enough, but before long they were completely frustrated. Not only did they not find any tasty morsels to eat, their faces were dirty, dirty, dirty and their sensitive noses caked with mud.
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Mountain Lake Trout Fishing Mr. Pig (as he preferred to be addressed) said, “Oh well, so much for the truffles. While you were rooting around, I got enough for all of us. We will just have to try something else. Acorns. Delicious, delicious acorns. I will get the ones on the ground, but you will get the more tasty ones that are still attached to the tree. You will have to jump.” Jump, jump as they may, not a single acorn was brought down my the frustrated little wolves. “Hmmm”, observed Mr. Pig, “Even very smart little wolves aren’t very good at acorn gathering either are you? I gathered enough acorns for us all, but we need another thing to make a good stew, but we need one more ingredient…mushrooms. Even not very smart animals can find mushrooms all over the forest floor; and picked one up to demonstrate”. Next thing the little wolves knew, Mr. Pig was making a terrible ruckus and yelling “Drop that, drop that! It is poisonous.” The startled little wolves were frightened and dropped the beautiful mushroom with red polka dots that they were about to devour. “That’s it”, Mr. Pig exclaimed, “You are no help at all!” Mr. Pig looked at the poor muddy, tired and confused little wolves and they tugged at his heart strings. “But I have gathered enough to make us a fine stew for dinner. Come while I cook” The three little wolves and the big, not so bad pig had a fine dinner…. And wolves learned about eating vegetables….and to this day avoid pork!!!!
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AGUILAR, COLORADO The town of Aguilar sits west of Interstate 25 midway between Trinidad and Walsenburg. Many people see the exit signs as they speed by, but this quiet, historical town can be reached from Exit 31 or Exit 34 and is well worth the drive. Be sure to stop to see the historic buildings in Aguilar; The Gianella Building (First State Bank of Aguilar) listed on the State Register of Historic Places, the KP Building, home Registe of the Roughneck Saloon & Hole in the Wall Dance Hall, the Antonio Lo Presto Building, home of Ringo’s Market & Liquor Store. The Aguilar Library- Community Center was once the Morris Pitti Opera House right next to the Aguilar Town Park where you can learn more about the mining and local history from signs placed there by the Apishapa Valley Historical place Society (AVHS) and the Highway of Legends group. The AI Lindsey Building is home to the Apishapa Valley Heritage Center open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 to 2:00 summer months or by appointment. Join us Saturday, June 2nd focusing on the infamous past history of Aguilar's ties to the Mafia. The authors, Betty Alt and Sandra Wells, will be there Th to talk about their book Mountain Mafia. For more info email apishipahistorical@gmail.com
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Aguilar's Main Street is the gateway to the Spanish Peaks (Twin Peaks, Huajatolla) and part of the Scenic Highway of Legends route which takes you to Highway 12 through Cordova Pass. The Cordova Pass (elevation 11,248) road is sometimes closed in winter months, but a beautiful drive in the spring, summer and fall.
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Raton was founded at the site of Willow Springs, a stop on the Santa Fe Trail. The original 320 acres for the Raton town site were purchased from the Maxwell Land Grant in 1880. In 1879, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway bought Uncle Dick Wooten’s toll road and established a busy rail line. Raton quickly developed as a railroad, mining and ranching center for the northeast part of the New Mexico territory, as well as the county seat and principal trading center of the area. Located at the sea southern end of Raton Pass, the city of Raton illuminates a central point along the Santa Fe Trail. Located amidst the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the rugged mountain p a s s w a s t r a v e r s e d b y N a t i v e A m e r i c a n s , Spanish and French explorers and traders traveling between Denver, Colorado and Santa Fe, New Mexico. First blazed by Captain William Becknell in 1821, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway followed the Santa Fe Route in 1903. Here in Raton, the historic Santa Fe Depot stands as a monument to the city's Spanish heritage. Currently an Amtrak stop, the depot still sees Spanis rail traffic twice a day. Now designated a Registered Historic District, Raton's downtown covers about 200 acres and contains 95 significant buildings.
In town: The Corazon de Trinidad's National Historic District's Baca House and Bloom Mansion are both part of the Trinidad History Museum, where you can explore how ordinary and extraordinary folks lived in the late 1800s. For a look at Trinidad's pre-historic sites, stop by the Louden-Henritze Archeology Museum, where you'll find artifacts from the nearby Trinchera Cave. fro A plethora of art and antique galleries gather along Commercial and Main Streets. The longtime successful Southern Colorado Repertory Theater helped earned Trinidad's designation as a Certified Colorado Creative District. The A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art houses the largest collection of works by Arthur Roy Mitchell, known for his cowboy-themed paintings. Drive around the heart of the city to admire paintings a multitude of stately Victorian houses and Temple Aaron. Take the Trinidad Trolley up the hill to admire the tiled mural at Mt. San Rapheal Hospital and feel the miraculous healing at the Ave Maria Shrine.
At Trinidad Lake State Park enjoy picturesque camping, hiking, fishing, boating and an archery range. The Purgatoire River flows through Trinidad and excellent trout-fishing access is available in town at Central Park.. Take a peaceful walk along the waterway on the Riverwalk, or journey to 70 N historic Kit Carson Park to view the bronze statue of Kit Carson.
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“Where trails cross and friends meet,” Springer has a history as colorful as the buildings that line its streets. Named after prominent lawyer a n d paleontologist, Frank Springer, the town developed as a trading center for the early native tribes and Spaniards, traders and trappers, prospectors, cattlemen and outlaws. The Santa Fe Trail Museum, once the Colfax County Court House, houses art exhibits and artifacts about the Santa Fe Trail and early railroad history. The Livery Stable, a stone structure, was constructed of locally quarried stone. Springer Lake, just 4 miles from town, is known for its prize-winning pike – some as large as 54 inches. A non-profit local agency, the Colfax County Fair and Rodeo produces the agenc county’s annual 4-H & gathering place for friends. The magnificent Dorsey Mansion, (just 35 miles east) sits alone on an expansive grassland, a forlorn reminder of a vast empire long gone.
“Established in 1857, the village of Cimarron, New Mexico is the Historic Heart of the West. Intriguing and diverse, its history reaches back to the Santa Fe Trail. Cimarron is also home to Philmont Scout Ranch along with the Old Mill Museum, the historic St. James Hotel and other area attractions. Once the home of Anasazi, Jicarilla Apache, and Onc Ute Indians, Cimarron, located on the Mountain Branch of the Santa Fe Trail, became the hub of a vast mining and ranching empire in the mid to late 19th century. The pioneer spirit, which gave rise to Cimarron, brought the famous and infamous alike. Western legends such as Kit Carson, Black Jack Ketchum, Charles Kennedy, Clay Allison, and Will Ketchum James have contributed to the area’s rich history. In Spanish, Cimarron means “wild and unruly,” harking back to the historical turbulence of this now peaceful community. The area was once part of the controversial Maxwell Land Grant, which eventually caused the Colfax County War in the late 1800s. In addition to Cimarron’s rich Native American heritage, Spanish settlers, homesteaders, trappers, traders, and many other colorful characters made traders this beautiful area their home.
St. James Hotel Early 1900’s Lucien B. Maxwell
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CAPULIN, NEW MEXICO Although long extinct, Capulin Volcano offers visitors excellent opportunities for observing and understanding volcanic formation and 10 million years of CAPULIN LATE 1800’S geologic history in northern New Mexico. Capulin Volcano is approximately 4 miles in circumference at the base with a crater diameter of 1450 feet and an elevation of 8182 feet at the highest point. It's an excellent site for hiking. The visitor center contains exhibits about geology, natural history and human history of Capulin Volcano. Visit the rare gift center at Capulin Country Store and enjoy a snack.
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Legends die-hard. They survive as truth rarely does. Entering the town of Des Moines, many unusual tales survive along US Highway 87: The Mandala Retreat Center, Baca Valley Telephone and Sierra Communications, and pencil artist Dino Cornay’s exhibit at the Sierra Din Grande Restaurant.
The county's largest city, Clayton, offers golf, parks, museums and the Union County Fairgrounds. Nearby attractions include sites along the Historic Santa Fe Trail, Outlaw Black Jack Ketchum's gravesite and the Kiowa National Grasslands. Folsom, site of the discovery of Folsom Man from ca. 12,000 BC, lies between Clayton and Raton. Capulin Volcano National Monument offers views of New Mexico and parts of four contiguous states: Kansas, Texas, Colorado and Oklahoma. Colorad More than 500 dinosaur tracks were discovered at Clayton Lake State Park in the early 1980s. Their age is estimated at 100 million years, in the late age of dinosaurs. CLAYTON LAKE 12 miles north of Clayton on Hwy 370, was created by the New Mexico Game and Fish Department in 1955 as a fishing lake and winter waterfowl resting area. A dam was constructed across Seneca Creek. During the fishing season from March to October, the lake is a popular spot for anglers hoping to catch trout, bass, walleye, bullheads, and sunfish.
Folsom has an incredibly rich history preserved in the buildings, people, and the Folsom Museum. Originally, a town named Madison was established where the Granada to Fort Union Military Route crossed the Dry Cimarron River. When the railroad track Cimarro was laid through the area, it bypassed Madison. The townspeople threw together a tent city where the tracks met the river -- it was called Rag Town because of all the canvas structures. Some time later the bride-elect of President Grover Cleveland, Francis Folsom Folsom, stepped off the train to explore the little town during a whistle stop. The townspeople were smitten by her charms and chose her maiden name with which to christen the little village by the river.
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