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Schedule of Events Laura Metz-Velazquez L.A.c., Dipl.Ac.
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Thursday, Aug. 2
Quilt Show, Kathy’s Fabric Trunk, 610 Grand Ave. 6 p.m. Meet Your Neighbor Night, River Valley Inn, Potluck sponsored by the Del Norte Ministerial Alliance 6 p.m.
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Friday, Aug. 3
Pig roast and live auction to benefit the SLV Veterans, at the big tent next to Jack’s Market, music by Fred Hargrove and Odin Dean
Saturday, Aug. 4
Del Norte Public Library Book Sale (until noon) at 790 Grand Ave. 7 a.m. Val Alto Pancake Breakfast at HVCC, 595 Grand Ave. 7:30 a.m. “It’s the Bee’s Knees” 5K Trail walk/run at HVCC, 595 Grand Ave. Photos by Lyndsie Ferrell 8 a.m. Pie Sale, Ruth Marie Center, Columbia St.. This little one was all smiles during the 2017 parade as the fire truck she was 8:30 a.m. Parade number pickup, lineup and walk-in in drove the main drag down Highway 160, waving to the crowd as she went. registration at Cedar and Sixth streets 9 a.m. Merchant Open House, town of Del Norte, all day 10 a.m. Parade “Women of the West” starts at Columbia and Grand Ave. 11 a.m. Del Norte Volunteer Fireman’s BBQ, firehouse, 880 Grand Ave. 11 a.m. Car Show, Columbia Street 11 a.m. Ice Cream Social, Rio Grande Museum, 580 Oak St. 11 a.m. Tractor Club homemade ice cream sale, Columbia St. at Grand Ave. 12 p.m. Kids Bike Safety Rodeo, Kristi Mtn. Sports, 680 Grand Ave. 12 p.m. Historical Hay Wagon Tours, departs across from Rio Grande Museum Mountain Man Encampment/Dutch oven cooking, near the big tent east of Jack’s Market 1 p.m. Tractor Pull by SLV Antique Iron Club, near the big tent east of Jack’s Market 1 p.m. Seven Falls Native Dancers, big tent near Jack’s Market 2 p.m. DNHS Mud Volleyball Tournament in the park, NW corner Spruce St. & 2nd St. 2:30 p.m. Seven Falls Native Dancers, big tent near Jack’s Market 4 p.m. BBQ with music, Mystic Biscuit, 14475 Highway 160 7 p.m. Dance with Michael Hearne and South by Southwest, near the big tent east of Jack’s Market 8 a.m. 10 a.m.
Sunday, Aug. 5
Fly-in and breakfast, Kent Rominger Regional Airport Church Service in the park by Del Norte Ministerial Alliance
The Del Norte Fire Department pulled out all of the emergency vehicles to make room for tables and chairs in preparation for their annual barbeque fundraiser that served well over 200 people last year.
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‘Women of Rio Grande County’ opens at RGCM DEL NORTE— The “Women of Rio Grande County” Exhibit will open at the Rio Grande County Museum on Aug. 4. The exhibit includes evening and wedding
dresses wore by women of Rio Grande County and donated to the museum by either themselves or family members. Research and building of the exhibit has been done by the museum staff with the assistance of young women in the mentor
program from High Valley Community Center. This is the start of an ongoing project for women who can count five to six generations of family in Rio Grande County and the San Luis Valley. The museum staff will assist with some of the genealogy work but would like to have as much as possible done by the family. Each project will be shown as a temporary exhibit in the museum but will be added to the genealogy section of the archives. Family pictures to show the generations are encouraged and can be scanned by the museum in order to keep the original photos with the family. Men who can count five to six generations will also be encouraged to have their stories told as well. Also, don’t forget the ice cream social at the museum following the Covered Wagon Days parade. The annual event accepts donations that Mary Itgen Raber’s wedding Virginia Jones Bailey’s wedding help to fund projects such as the dress, from Summitville and dress and a quilt made for her, Sleeve project for the preservation Twin Mountain area from Monte Vista area of the large collection of old
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newspapers housed in the museum. The ice cream will be served from after the parade until 2 p.m. Museum hours on Saturday of Covered Wagon Days will be from 10 a.m. to at least 4 p.m. Regular hours at the museum are Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Rio Grande County Museum is located at 580 Oak Street in Del Norte, just south of the one stoplight in town. Courtesy photos For more please call at 719-657Top of wedding dress for Willa2847 or check the Facebook page at belle Royce Ewing, from the Del Rio Grande County Museum. Norte/Granger Lane area
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Guests stood for the flag as the color guard kicked off the beginning of Covered Wagon Days in Del Norte in 2017.
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Right: The 2017 Covered Wagon Days parade was a mix of modern and old time western, with floats that showcased both.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Covered Wagon Days presents ‘Women of the West’
DEL NORTE—The 46th Annual Covered Wagon Days is on the horizon for Del Norte and will be packed full of fun activities for the entire family to enjoy. The first weekend in August will be dedicated to celebrating the rich history surrounding the town and all the people that helped make the community what it is today. According to a brief history provided by the town of Del Norte, “The Del Norte area was once home to the Old Spanish Trail. This trail was a major trade route running between Santa Fe, New Mexico and Los Angeles, Calif. Del Norte was originally settled by Europeans who were moving into the area from north New Mexico in the late 1850s. In 1872, Del Norte incorporated as a municipality. By the mid-1870s, prospectors found the nearby San Juan Mountains rich with gold and silver deposits. As many mining
claims were registered, Del Norte transformed into the supply base and financial center at the west end of San Luis Valley. When Rio Grande County was formed in 1874, Del Norte became its county seat. During Del Norte’s booming years, the population swelled to over 10,000 people. The town featured an opera house, library, saloons and dance halls. In 1883, a man by the name of George Darby established the Presbyterian College of the Southwest. This college also had a church and a dormitory as well as several farmlands to support it. The college also boasted the only telescope west of the Mississippi – built as an observatory on the summit of Mt. Lookout. Unfortunately, the college burned down in 1893. In the final part of Del Norte’s boom years, Del Norte was proposed to become the state capitol – it failed by one vote.” Beginning on Aug. 2, Kathy’s
Fabric Trunk will feature a quilt show where people can view works of art created by several local artists. Later that evening, guests are invited to River Valley Inn to partake in a potluck. Bring a dish to share and come out to meet the people who make the community of Del Norte a special place. On Aug. 3, don’t miss the SLV Veterans’ Benefit Pig Roast with live entertainment by Fred Hargrove and Odin Dean. The next morning the town will host the annual parade with the theme “Women of the West.” Local businesses and organizations make floats every year to honor the rich history surrounding the town. The Del Norte Public Library will be hosting their annual book sale in the parking lot located next to the library on Highway 160. Hundreds of books are brought out for sale and all proceeds go to the new library project which is still underway.
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DEL NORTE—It’s time for the Bee’s Knees 5K Trail Run/Walk, which will be held Saturday, Aug. 4 in Del Norte at 7:30 a.m. The race will begin and end on Highway 160 (Grande Ave.) at the High Valley Community Center (same location as last year), which will be the site of the Val Alto Pancake Breakfast. Racers will
begin on pavement, proceed to the dirt trail around D-Mountain, then back on pavement around the Del Norte elementary & middle school to Highway 160 to the finish. The course will be marked. Entry fee is $15; mail entries and make checks payable to: It’s the Bee’s knees 5K, 425 Grande Ave, Del Norte, CO 81132. The first 40
DEL NORTE—Val Alto Study Club of Del Norte invites all to the 41st year of the annual pancake breakfast on Saturday, Aug. 4 from 7 to 9 a.m. at the High Valley Community Center on Columbia Street. Pancakes, sausage and drinks are provided for $6 for adults and $3 for kids. All proceeds are donated back into the community. This is
in conjunction with the many other events for the Covered Wagon Days Festival. For information, call Suzie 719-657-2350.
Pancake Breakfast Aug. 4
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DEL NORTE—The car show line up will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4 on Columbia St. All cars will need to be lined up by 11 am. The entry fee is $20 and will be payable the morning of the show.
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registrants will receive a t-shirt. Race day entry is $20. (Any donations will go to the Covered Wagon Days and the Del Norte XC Team) Awards will be given to the top three men and top three women, as well as first male and female master (over 40) and oldest and youngest finishers. For more information, contact Laura Haefeli at 719-849-1356.
A pancake breakfast will be available at the High Valley Community Center prior to the parade with proceeds going to future projects for the center. The weekend is full of activities that include a hay wagon rides, mud volleyball, 5K, car show,
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