Memorial Day Activities for Bent County/Las Animas Cemetery and Fort Lyon National Cemetery
MEMORIAL DAY ACTIVITIES for BENT COUNTY/LAS ANIMAS CEMETERY AND FORT LYON NATIONAL CEMETERY By Kathleen Tomlin , President, Las Animas #2411 Auxiliary – May 26, 2021 Fort Lyon Colorado Coalition volunteers in 2019 in a flag folding ceremony ...
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This Memorial Day Remember the Difference
Remember the Difference Armed Forces Day Honors those currently serving in the Armed Forces. Veteran's Day Honors the living who once served in the Armed Forces. Memorial Day Honors those who died in service to our Nation. The purpose of Memorial ...
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NWS: Purgatorie River Expected to Hit Flood Stage - 9ft - 05/27/21
Minor Flooding Occurred -Forecast for May 27th (Photo Courtesy of National Weather Service of Pueblo) The Purgatorie River at about 8 p.m. tonight, from the Highway 101 bridge--about the same place as last night's photo. According to the National ...
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SECO Memorial Day Ceremonies Schedules
Justin L Vasquez American Legion Post 168 Manzanola, CO Memorial Day Ceremony at 10:00 AM Monday, 31 May 2021 at Mountainview Cemetery American Legion Post 94 Ordway Memorial Day Ceremonies 31 May 2021at: 9:00 AM Olney Springs Cemetery 10:00 AM Su...
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Jade Sykes Receives Bent County Communities That Care Youth Recognition Award
Voice of Action Award: A young person unafraid to speak out on behalf of others who may not be able to speak out for themselves. A fierce defender of the underdog. Recipient: Jade Sykes Nomination Narrative: It is with great pleasure that I recomm...
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Bria Gardner Receives Communities That Care Volunteer of the Year Youth Recognition Award
Volunteer of the Year: A young person who gives up their own time to help their community. Recipient: Bria Gardner Nomination Narrative: Bria has a huge heart she loves helping out at the Bent County Early Learning Center. She is in one of the day...
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Arkansas Valley Hospice Quilt Raffle
Arkansas Valley Hospice Quilt Raffle 50 x 70 TWIN SIZE $30 each $50/3 tickets $100/12 tickets The beautiful quilt is designed and donated by the talented Shawn Geist. Support Arkansas Valley Hospice Inc Auxiliary Quilt Raffle fundraiser. Raffle ti...
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VFW Auxiliary #2411 Teaches Pledge of Allegiance to Las Animas Elementary Students
VFW Auxiliary #2411 Teaches Pledge of Allegiance to Las Animas Elementary Students By Kathleen Tomlin May 23, 2021 On May 18th, the Las Animas VFW Auxiliary #2411 met with kindergarten and first grade students at the Las Animas Elementary School t...
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Rocky Ford Schools Awarded $40 Million BEST Grant
Rocky Ford School District is Awarded $40 Million BEST Grant for New PK-8 Addition and High School Renovation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 5/24/2021 ROCKY FORD – The Rocky Ford School District is pleased to announce that the grant applicati...
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Mercedez Garwood Community Rememberance Gathering
Mercedez Garwood Community Rememberance Gathering Join us to remember Mercedez. Please bring any momentos or flowers to the celebrations. Any gifts to support the burial may be directed to the high school office. If you have photos of Mercedez, pl...
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