A Strong Force: The Hutton's
A STRONG FORCE: THE HUTTON’S by Ed Stafford When the Santa Fe Trail Association's national symposium comes to Bent's Old Fort NHS and Otero County, CO, Sept. 22 - 26, LaDonna Hutton of Rocky Ford, CO, will have been a driving force in the pr...
Read More InfoEd Stafford SECO News Contributor Bio
Ed Stafford Ed Stafford is a resident of La Junta, CO, and a member of the Bent's Fort Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association. He is a member of the board that has been preparing for this exciting event over the last five years. These articles ...
Read More InfoMichael Martin Murphey on The Santa Fe Trail in La Junta
Michael Martin Murphey on The Santa Fe Trail in La Junta Michael Martin Murphey performed to a full house at the Koshare Kiva Trading Post and Museum on the Otero College Campus in La Junta. Friday night community members and participants of the S...
Read More InfoBents Old Fort Historical Encampment For The SFTA Bicentennial Symposium Underway
Bents Old Fort Historical Encampment For The SFTA Bicentennial Symposium Historic reenactors from across the country representing various walks of life from the 1800's have gathered in La Junta. They are portraying the travelers on the Santa Fe Tr...
Read More InfoSanta Fe Trail Bicentennial Symposium - Once in a Lifetime Event
Santa Fe Trail Bicentennial Symposium - Once in a Lifetime Event By: Ed Stafford "It's a once in a lifetime event," says John Carson, speaking of the National Santa Fe Trail Association Symposium to be held in La Junta and at Bent's Old Fort Natio...
Read More InfoRon Kil Featured Artist for the Santa Fe Trail Bicentennial Symposium
Ron Kil Featured Artist for the Santa Fe Trail Bicentennial Symposium by Ed Stafford Ron Kil, artist of Santa Fe, has created a dramatic and colorful painting which announces the Santa Fe Trail Association's national symposium set to happen at Ben...
Read More InfoKevin Lindahl Welcomes Visitors To Santa Fe Trail Bicentennial Symposium
KEVIN LINDAHL WELCOMES VISITORS TO SANTA FE TRAIL by Ed Stafford A dozen miles east of La Junta, CO, stands an amazing replica of the most important structure established on the old Santa Fe Trail between Franklin, MO, and Santa Fe, NM. Bent's Old...
Read More InfoKoshare Museum Hosting Santa Fe Trail Events and Concert
KOSHARE MUSEUM HOSTING SANTA FE TRAIL EVENTS AND CONCERT by Ed Stafford When the Santa Fe Trail Association holds its biannual national / international symposium Sept. 23 - 26 in La Junta, CO, one of the principal hosts is the Koshare Museum locat...
Read More InfoSanta Fe Trail Bicentennial Symposium Trail Guide
200th Anniversary of the Santa Fe Trail September 23-26, 2021 at Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site in La Junta, Colorado. Public Service Announcement What to Expect: Come to La Junta and join us for the 200th anniversary of the Santa Fe...
Read More InfoBoggsville Days September 25th Santa Fe Trail Anniversary Celebration!
Boggsville Days- September 25th- Come join the festivities! Boggsville Days will be extra special this year as we celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Santa Fe Trail. Come out for a full day of fun for the whole family! Enjoy music, Mexican danc...
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