Bent County Historical Society Essay Contest Winners
HISTORICAL SOCIETY ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS By Kathleen Tomlin November 29, 2021 Bent County Historical Society is proud to announce the winners of the 56th annual essay contest. This contest is called, “Giving Thanks to our Elders’ Histo...
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Otero Dance Studio to Celebrate 40 Years with Recitals on Dec. 17 and 18
Selections in the show will be from past recitals, recreated by current instructors with a fresh look, they hope everyone enjoys the show and maybe remembers a little bit about their dancing years. Music in the theater prior to the show starting a...
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Christmas at The Museum In Las Animas Dec 11th
Christmas at the Museum By Kathleen Tomlin The Museum is hosting their annual, “Christmas at the Museum” event on Saturday, December 11th from 11:00 am until 2pm. Come over and enjoy a bowl of delicious Wendy’s chili with all the...
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Bent’s Old Fort Fee Changes in 2022
Bent’s Old Fort Fee Changes in 2022 La Junta, CO – In response to public input this summer, Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site will be instituting its new entrance fees and going “cashless” starting on January 2, ...
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DIA DE LOS MUERTOS ART SHOW & CELEBRATION
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS ART SHOW & CELEBRATION By: Lynette Wolfe & Kathleen Tomlin The John W. Rawlings Heritage Center & Museum hosted the Dia De Los Muertos Arts Show (Day of the Dead/All Souls Day) on October 30, 2021. Art Show entries c...
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Dedication of The Bill Hodges Memorial Carriage House and The New Kaboom Playground at Library Park Nov 5
Dedication of The Bill Hodges Memorial Carriage House and The New Kaboom Playground at Library Park Friday, November 5, 2021 1:00 – 3:00 pm Free Hay Rides, Popcorn, Hot Cocoa, Library Gift Bags and Rock Hunting Prizes Sponsored by: RF Museum...
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Día de Los Muertos Altar Set up at Otero College
Día de Los Muertos Altar Set up at Otero College FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE .............................. ........................... November 1, 2021 LA JUNTA — This year, members of the AIM team and Learning Commons staff put together a...
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Mystery at the Museum Living History Event Oct. 23
MYSTERY AT MUSEUM - Living History Event By Kathleen Tomlin October 17, 2021 Saturday evening, October 23rd, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, the community is invited to the John W. Rawlings Heritage Center & Museum to solve a mystery, enjoy some old-...
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The Santa Fe Trail Lives On! Bicentennial Symposium a Success!
Bicentennial Symposium a Success! By: Ed Stafford After five years of planning, the Bent's Fort Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association found success in the accomplishment of their SFTA national symposium Sept. 22-26. And, through five years of ...
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Santa Fe Trail Association Presents Award to Honorary Chair Michael Martin Murphey at Koshare Kiva
Santa Fe Trail Association Presents Award to Honorary Chair Michael Martin Murphey at Koshare Kiva As part of the Bicentennial Symposium for the 200th Anniversary of the Santa Fe Trail Michael Martin Murphey performed at the historic Koshare Kiva ...
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