San Luis Chama San Acacia e Blanca San Francisco Fort Garland San Pedro Jaroso San Pablo Mesita Los Fuertes Garcia Vol. XIII No. 32 Voice of Costilla County August 3, 2007
SANTA ANA 1951 - COLCHA EMBROIDERY BY JOSIE LOBATO ON DISPLAY AT THE SAN LUIS MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER SANTA ANA FESTIVAL 1951 - 2007 56 YEARS LATER by Maria C. Martinez • Friday evening was the beginning of the weekend festivities in San Luis, Oldest Town in Colorado. The reception at the San Luis Museum was held to open the art exhibit entitled "Las Cruces", one of a kind, hand made crucifixes, the A Small Child Listens, Enthralled By The Music Of Mariachi San Luis collection of Father Pat Valdez, and Sangre de Cristo Parish, and "Cel are two of the organizations that raise funds during Santa Ana weekend. They are staffed by volunteers, who ebrating Colorado's Oldest Business". work hard preparing for the event, and go home exhausted from their efforts, sometimes with disap Mother nature blessed the area with rain showers on that evening, and pointing sales, although this seemed to be a good event for them. The Ladies Auxili~ry, Post 6101, there was a little delay getting started, but there were plenty ofbiscochi raises funds for worthwhile veterans projects, including scholarships. Mariachi San Luis raise tos and mwichies for the people attending. funds for their yearly activities. Helping out ~t the VFW booth this year were VFW members, The parade kicked offthe·day on Saturday. Town Clerk Paul B_utz Rudy Arguello1 Richard Nagley, Dave Brown, Leo Gurule, Leroy Gonzales, and Ray Perez. Auxiliary was initially worried that there were not enough entries, but someone members pitching in were Sue Martinez, Sue Brown, Susan Quintana, Darlene Arellano, Marge Naramore, came through with them, because it was a beautiful sight. The horses Helen Vigil, Mary Valdez, Carmen Martinez, Clara Martinez. Edmundo Martinez. Arlen, Loretta, Josh were there! Our Bob Green used to say that ''It's not a Santa Ana Parade and Tomas Arguello, their friends David and Jordan, from Pueblo, are always troopers for the VFW cause. without the horses." Other volunteers, manning information booths, were the Land Rights Council and the Prevention Coalition. The Aztec dancers were here, in all their beautiful finery, performing It is disappointing to see so many outsiders setting up. This year, a man selling items from Peru, and some ancient ceremonial dances on their way. several people from Mongolia or China, selling cheap trinkets. These are professional vendors who go The Santa Ana Float winners were - The Town of San Luis, "Most from event to event. I realize that no one has asked for my opinion, but I'll speak up anyway, since the Creative", and the Housing Authority for "Best Overall" float, the only disclaimer on page 2 states "Personal opinions do not necessarily represent the official views of this publi two categories in this years competition. cation." I think that Santa Ana vendors on the museum grounds should be people from this area only, some After the parade~ both Saturday and Sunday, people walked over to the thing like the Spanish market in Santa Fe, but not limited to just hispanic residents, and to include (Costilla museum grounds, where the entertainment took place. All the groups County), food and other vendors, artists, etc. Perhaps a percentage of sales .could go to the museum at the did a wonderful job of keeping the crowd tapping their feet, swaying and end of the event. clapping their hands to the rythms. The usual "fund raising" booths_were See Santa Ana pictures page _3 set up. The VFW Post 6101, Ladies Auxiliary, and Mariachi San Luis F 2 August 3, 2007 La Sierra, San Luis, Colorado
Judge Martin A. Secr~tary of State's I.T. Project Gonzales · Appointed District Receives Court Judge- ·Judge National Award Gordon J. Bosa re Colorado's Online System Makes State Government's signs his position on Regulations Accessible to the Public · the Conejos · Secretary of State Mike Coffman's administration receiv~d national_ • County Bench · recognition last week by the Administrative Codes and Registers Sect10n of the·National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS). NASS awarded the Colorado S-ecretary of State's office with the 2007 ''Robert J. Colborn, Jr. The Twelfth Judicial District Nominat Innovation Award" at its summer conference in Portla-i:td, Oregon. ing Commission will m_eet at the Alamosa The Secretary of State's office is responsible for making the administrative . County Courthouse on Thursday,-August ruJes, adopted by aU of the agencies of state government, available to the pub he. 23, 2007, to interview and select nominees These administrative rules cover all aspects of state government, from food for appointment by the governor to the safety regulations promulgated by the De~artmen! of Public Health. and, th~ office of county judge for Alamosa and Environment, to what documents are required before a Colorado dnver s license Conejos counties. The vacancies will be can be issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. created by the appointment of the Honor "Our web-based system makes every branch of state government more able Martin A. Gonzales to the transparent and accountable to the public. In a time when ~olorad~ has see~ district court bench and the resignation several high-profile LT. projects flounder, this is an except10nal mtlestone for of the Honorable Gordon J. Bosa on the the state," said Coffman. . county court bench in the 12th Judicial To increase public accessibility to the internal operations·o·f state a~enc1es, the District. The county bench vacancy for Colorado Secretary of State's office embarked on an amb1t1.ous proJect to ~ut the Judge Gonzales occured on Wednesd~y, entire rulemaking process online so that citizens and other mter~sted pa~tles can July 25, 2007, and for Judge Bosa on follow the process and comment during the required public hean~gs. This goal Thursday, July 26, 2007. · was met in July 2007 when the online Code of Colorado Regulat10ns became the To be eligible for appointment to fill official source for Colorado administrative rules . . either vacancy, the applicant must be The Code of Colorado Regulations is more than an online directory of a qualified elector of Alamosa County administrative rules. The online system provides: for the Alamosa Cow1ty judgeship and Complete public access to the Code of Colorado Regulations; ; ·Conejo& County for. the .Conejos County The ability to view proposed and draft versions of a rule; ~~~~-haw graduated high·school Automatic email alerts to interested parties regarding specific ru.Jes; "' attained the equivalent of a high school An e·-Docket portal that aids legal research; education as indicated by the Department Online forms that enforce statutory rule-filing requirements; of Education, based upon the record made Increased efficiency and accuracy for governmental agencies. . on the General Education Development The Administrative Codes and Registers Sec.tion of NASS annually selects test. The Annual salary for the Alamosa .one state agency in the country for the Colborn Award that "demo~strates County j·udge position is $85,392, and it is creativity and innovation"-in providing public access to, or managmg, the state's a 75 percent position. The salary for the administrative rules. · Conejos County judge position is $51,235, :'.Colorado's program is a model for the rest of the nation in impro:ing and it is a 45 percent position. government efficiency and the delivery of services to citizens, busmesses, and The initial tem1 of office of a county other governmental entities," said Leslie Re~nolds, Ex~c~tive _Director for . ,judge is a provisional term of two years, NASS. "We are delighted that our members m the Adm1mstrat1ve Codes and . thereafter, the incumbent county judge, if Registers Section have recognized the Colorado Secretary of State's office with approved by the voters, has·a term of four the 2007 Colborn Award." The Code of Colorado Regulations can be found at the years. Secretar of State's website:
, THANK YOU FROM THE SELUSTIANO MARTINEZ FAMILY
Thank you to all of the people who of- · fered their love and support to us during ·· the loss of our beloved husband, faiher, and grandfather.
11 Friends are angels who lift us to our feet when our ·wings have trouble remembering how to fly." There is no beginning or end .. Yesterday is history.Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. It's National Friendship Week. Show Las Joyas de Mejico dance grou:P. led by Man~el Montano, former your friends how much you care. Author - , dancer with Sem1llas de la Tierra unknown t.a Sierra, San Luis, Colorado August 3, 2007 3
In 2002 the Colorado Supreme Court decision on Lobato vs Taylor granted ac cess and historic use rights to thousands of landowners in Costilla County. In New Mexico, state legislators have passed several bills allowing land grant heirs greater autonomy on s~cific land grants. Currently land grant activists in both states arc seeking to redress the status of land grants at the federal level. We are encouraging all youth to attend in an effort to begin the process of passing the history, knowledge and wisdom to the benefactors of this struggle. There is a $10 cost, which includes conference materials and lunch. We encour age participants to pre-register by calling the LRC office at 719-672-1019. Hotel accomadations are available at the San Luis Inn at 719-672-3399. Presentations will include: Lobato v Taylor Legal Case; New Mexico Acequia Association; Sembrando Semillas - involving Youth in the Move ment; History of the Heirs of the Sangre de Cristo Land Grant; Sustainable Land Use Management Pl.an for "La Sierra"; Award Winning Sl10rt :Film by a student on the "Struggle for La Sierra"; and Teatro Presentation. Presenters are: Janice Barela, NM Acequia Association, Mora, NM Ronnie Sandoval, Heir, Sangre de Cristo, .San Luis, CO; Angie Neslin, Student, Denver, CO; Miguel Santistevan, Executive Director, Sembrando Semillas, Taos, NM; Arnold Valdez, Project Consultant, San Luis, CO; San dra Santa Cruz, Novela Project, Alamosa, CO; and the legal team, Lobato "It's not a parade without horses, and as always vs Taylor. · there were plenty of those." quote from the late Robert "Kino" Green
. Housing Authority Float Voted "Best Overall" The float ~as ~ec~r~!e"---· __; exclusively by Lillian Land Rights Council Float Carson, pictured to the · 1eft, holding the plaque ~'all of the inhabitants will have enjoyment of pasture, firewood and timber, always taking care not to injure another" awarded to the Housing Carlos Beaubien - May .11, .1863 Authority "It's the land grants that bind us"! Colorado & New Mexico Land Grant Confere~nce Saturday, August 4, 2007, 9am-3pm, Cent~nnial High School, San Luis, CO
Colorado & New Mexico Land Grant Conference to be held on Saturday, August 4, 2007 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Centennial High School, San Luis, CO. The 4th Annual Colorado-New Mexico Land Grant Conference is sponsored by the Land Town of San Luis Float Rights Council, Inc. in an effort to educate the participants on the history and future of the land grant movement. Voted "Most Creative" 4 . , .... August 3, 2007 ta Sierra, San Luis, Colorado
..Sprir,g/ Summer %001 ATTACHMENT D Centennial School District R-1 2007-2008 School Year Cal.ndar of &:.VfJhts PUBLIC RELEASE Centennial today announced its policy for determining eligibility of children who may receive free and reduced price meals .San .J:uls ·and U«Jinos served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. Local schoOI officials will use the foltowlng size (Mlghborlr,g to,,,nsJ and income criteria for determining eligibility. FREE MEALS REDUCED PRICE MEALS ~ ~ ~ ./\t.igust 25 San L uis Rey .Pat.ron t)f San L .1.1is-········'!\ifass ,s;r.. 1 $13,273 $18,889 Proc;.(;~s:siQn. 6:00 p.n:1. CaH (719) 672---3685. 2 17,797 25,327 3 22,321 · 31 ,765 S e ptember I. f.-lor:sc Rac ing·····-2 n1.iles north o f" San Luis at 4 26,MS 38,203 5 31,369 44,641 1.2:00 prn. Call D a le V igil ( 7 19) 5 8 8 -0097. 6 35,893 51,079 7 40,417 57,517 Scptcn.'lbcr 2 Earl y Ir.on Car Sho-..v at Pal"ish H a ll in San 8 44,941 63,955 L uis (@' 9:00 am. Call 672-3611 . For eac:h eddi'lional $4,524 $6,438 family member add: S e ptember 8 J·a1·o s o Studio Tour-9: 00- 5:00 p:n1. C<.mtact Jane ( 7 l 9) 6 7 2-3063. Children from famHies whose income is at.or below the levels shown are eligible for free or reduced price meals.
September 9 J ~u ~o s o Studio Tour 9 : 00- 5:00 p n:t. Application forms are being sent to an homes with a letter to parents. Additional copiee are available at the principal's office in each school. The information provided on the application is confidential and wm be used only for the purpose of C <.mtac t Ja ne (71 9) 6 72-3063. determining eligibility and verifying data. Applications from families receiving food stamps need only to li6t the children's names. respective food stamp case number and the signatute ~ an adult household member, <.·)ctobcr 4 San ·Francisco I'viass/:C) inn-er/ 1.,r ocession 4:0 0 p.r.n. CaU (719} 672.--3685. All other households who would qualify based upon income must show the names of all household ~bers related or not (such as grandparents, other relatives, or friends), the amount of gross Income each person received last month and ( .)(..·.tobe,r 6 ( .) ,:;tob"':1· "'Valk fi::n~ ,, ocat:ions \'ll ith source, and the signature of an adult household member and that adult's social security number, or check the box if the 13.i-shop Tafi:.)ya. adult does not have a soc:ial security number. The information on the application may be verified by the school or other program officials at any time during the school year.
Oct obe r20 ·Blanca .tJ.arvest Fest:ivaJ F ood & B<)Oths. C'()n In certain eases, foster children are also eligible for these benefits. If a family has foster children living with them and tact J ean Hudcr (719) 3 7 9-3491 fil r booth/ wishes to apply for meals, !hey should contact the 8Chool. spa ce :fees. Under the provision of the Policy • Amelia Sanchez, Food Service Director will review applications and detennine eligibilit)'. If a parent is dissatisfied with the deciaion, a request may be made to discuss it with the determining official. A formal appeal may be made either orally or in writing to Diana Cortez. Superintendent for a hearing to appeal the decision. Juan Bautista Rael, 1900-1993: Pioneer The poAcy contains an outline d the hearing procedure.
Applications may be submitted any time during the school year. If you are not eligible now but have a decrease in Hisp~no Folklorist income, become unemployed, have an Increase In family size, or become eligible for food stamp benefila, you may fill out an application at that time.
Each school has a copy of the complete policy which may be reviewed by any interested party. Enrique R. Lamadrid Univer~ft}' 'Of New Mexico In accordance with Federal laW .id U.S. Department of Agrfeullure policy, thia lnefflution ia prohibited from dillcrimlnatlng on the bllBls Linguist and folklorist Juan Bautista Rael, highly regarded for his pioneering work in of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a ~ of dlacriminetion, write to USDA, Dll9dor, Office of CM/ Rfghts, 1«)() I~ A\>ltnue, S.W., Washingtoo DC 20250-9410 0< call (800)795-3272 (IIOice) or (202)720-8382 (TTY). USDA is an collecting and documenting the Hispano folk stories, plays, and religious traditions of al . Ind northern New Mexico and southern Colorado, was born on August 14, 1900, in Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico. Famous for its spectacular setting north of Taos, the village lies in a deep, narrow valley between Taos mountain and the gorge of the Rio Grande to the west. His family prospered in sheep and cattle ranching and O\\'ned a mercantile business that MOC to SCHOOL IIQ s~~tq4~Jl{!g~~w~IU~~nRuG89'.!~HrulliiS ~ well as ne~by _Taos Puebl~. ' .,,_.. ~·"~.':"_· .. :~::· ·. luan'. s p1u:ents; Jos~ I~noit> R~el and 8d1ed"18antistrY?J}, i\t;ais,~d.,a t~ily of four sons,., :.~". Solid, Melecio;1Juan B:, anti Eli, and a da1;1ghter, Carolina. Jose Ignacio had the foresight Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition to recognize the changes that were coming with the increasing Americanization of New Mexico and realized that a fluent knowledge of English and a good education would be Parent Coalition - San Luis Branch necessary for his family to excel. Sipce local schools were rudimentary at best, the family relied upon its own resources to get the best possible education for the children. Juan Ver:-tero Open Press was a dedicated student from his earliest years, and his father's ambition was for him to BOCES - Alamosa & Casa Starts become a lawyer and tend to the family lands and business. His elementary schooling was at Saint Michael's ColJege in Santa Fe, and his high school studies were ~t the Christian and other Community Sponsors ! Brotii6rs' Coliegi ih St. L~uis, Missouri. 1 The boy's semester-long absences from his family led him to treasure the simple sat August 1111, • 0lnfeMICII School pleasures of village life. Summers are especially beautiful in Arroyo Hondo, and Christmas and Easter vacations were filled with colorful festivities and solemn ceremony. 12.41G-aoo Rael later reminisced about how much the Pastores, or Shepherds', plays of Christmas impressed him as a child. Undoubtedly, the instincts and sympathies of Rael the folklorist twhd Gu1lll lllcluda: can be traced to these beginnings·-- watching rehearsals and performances depicting shepherds, angels, hermits, and devils. Govemor Bill and First Lady Jeannie Ritter What became clear in his post-secondary studies is that he was much more attracted to literature, philology, and the emerging disciplines of linguistics and folklore. His Senator Ken Salazar Colorado Bachelor's degree, from St. Mary's College in Oakland in l 923~ led to a Master's degree Congressman John Salazar from the University of California at Berkel~y in 1927. ln the meantime in 1923 he married Statewide the beautiful Quirina Espinoza of Antonito, Colorado. Rael's first inclination was to State Senator Gail Schwartz Parent become an English teacher, but his bride helped convince him that his opportunities and State Rep. Rafael Gallegos strengths would be as an Hispanist. After deciding on a university career of teaching and Coalition . research, Rael relinquished his family inheritance in land, cattle, and sheep to his three Costilla County Commi~sioners brothers and his sister. Rael. realized that the wealth in northern New Mexico that interested him was the vast San Luis Town Mayor Chris Rodriguez repertory of folk narrative, song, and custom that had scarcely been documented. While teaching at the University of Oregon, he returned to Arroyo Hondo in the summer of 1930 to begin compiling his famous co11ection of over five hundred Nuevo Mexicano folk tales. FREE and open lo OanfeMlal R-J By then his work had attracted the attention of pioneer Hispano folklorist and mentor Aurelio Espinosa who invited Rael to Stanford in 1933. Rael c-ompleted his doctoral · 5tudenfs SCHOOL .SUPPtC studies in 1937 with a dissertation on the phonology and morphology of New Mexico Spanish that amplified the dialectological work of Espinosa with the huge corpus of folk GNEAM,lli tales, later published as, Cuentos Espafioles de Colorado y Nuevo Mexico: Spanish Folk for more info call 719-672-0557 or 719-480-2048 See Juan Bautista Rael, page 5 - La Sierra / San Luis, Colorado ' August 3, 2007 5
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR SCHOOL DIRECTORS CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT R-1 COSTILLA COUNTY, COLORADO
The Board of Edueatio• of Centemdal School Dbtrlct In the County of Costilla, State of Colorado, can. for nomln•tlon of candidates for achool directors to be placed on the baDot for the regular biennial school election to be held on .Tuesday, ces - ounty November 6, 1087. (719) eniors Inc. qualified worker (age Cow1ty Commissioners - 672-3372 · 5+) needed to work Fri, Sat & Sun, At this election three direeton will be elected (repreaentlna the followlng director Assessor - 672-3642 raveyard shift - 12:00 midnite to 8am. dlltricts) Director Dl9trlct #1 (South San Luis), Dlrecto~ Dlmict #3 (San Acacio, Clerk & Recorder- 672-3301 .all 719-672-9230 Garda, Jaroao, Malta), and Dlreetor Dlstrlct #5(San Pablo, Los Fuertes, Vallejos, Colonlu, and San Frandsco). A person who desires to be a candidate shall ftle a Treasurer - 672-3342 written notlee of lntendon to be a candidate and a nominatton peddon In County Health Nurse - 672-3332 aceordance with law. · Department'of Social Services- entennial School District R-1 has an 672-413-1 pening for a K-12 Physical Education Nomination petitions may be obtained Immediately u of August 8, .2007 or until Public Library - 672-3309 nstructor. Appllicants must have a valid Au.gut 31, 2007 ,tt the Superintendent'• office. Office boon are 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thunday. Completed petitions should be submitted to Mt. olorado teaching license. Applications Diana R. Cortez, the IIChool cllltrlct'• designated election offldal, no later than 4:30 ce vailable at 909 Main St, San Luis, CO. p.m. OD August 31, 2007. 'all 719-672-3240 also unior High VolleybaJJ Coach - must be IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Board of ltducadoa of Centennial School Dlmict, i HSAA certified or willing to get certified. the County of Coatllla and State of Colorado, bu caued tblt caD for nominadou t or police services, dial 911 or call 719-672-3302 ae - Couch, love seat and chair, all matching, ,. p1mc;toc District l CSAvlb San Luis) ark brown with flower pattern, gently That part of the. San Luis townsfte and part of the San Luis bottom lands bounded as ed, very comfortable, see on Wild Horse follows: Home educators needed in Alamosa, Cone esa,.$50 for all 3 pieces. Glass-top That part of the town of San Luis bounded on the north by 7th- St., .os, Costilla, Rio Grande and Saguache ·offee table, like new, $80. Make your own On the south by San Pedro Mesa along Highway 159 south of town, ounties for the Home Instruction Pro- On the east by the Alto Seoo running through the Vega, and ompost with a $600 Compost-Twnbler, On the we~t by the San Luis bottom lands; am for Parents of Preschool Youngsters. arely used, only $75. Antiql!e, l~ge_..• ome educators need to have a 3-4 yr. old Also that part of the San Luis bottom lands bounded as follows: utdoors firewood box $30, No.1:1.-wo.r1'i1:1g On the we.st by the Manuel Jacquez Road, ho can participate in the HIPPY program On the east by the west line of the San Luis townslte, r know a 3-4 yr old whom you can work ervel propane fridge, would make a great On the north·by Hlghw~y 142, and On the south by Highway 159. ·th on a daily basis. moker, $25. Large solid cherrywood .ontact Jackie Vigil at (719)589-6815 or . esk with 2 side drawers, $50 . eresa Maldonado at (719) 672-9280 · all 379-0411 Pfmc;tor Qlstrjct 3 (West) All that area embracing the towns of Garcia, Jaroso, Meslta, New San Acaclo and Old San Acacio and the San Pedro Mesa bounded as follows: · bedroom, 4 bath, 2 kitchens, 2 living On the west by the Rio Grande River, , . - · On the east by the east line 'Of" San Pedr~esa and the common boundaries with oonis. Aprox 2500 s ·ft:- 2 car garage,_ -· •--~- Director Districts 1 and 2, --. tt J\ugusr2r; 2007, New~xico On the south by the Colorado/New Me:idoo state line. and n 5 acres. I 00 year adobe also inc Judea On the north by the north line of Centennial School District R-1. rofossor, Paul Carpenter will speak to us n property. Beautiful river runflhrough bout the origins of many early Hispanic roperty (951) 894-5008.or 619-787-1442 · Director Pfstctc;t 5 fl a Y@Hev) ·ustoms. Moslems and Jews were expelled All that area embracing the communities of San Pabto east of the bridge tying south om Spain in 1492. Many converted to and east of Rodolfo Pacheco, all of Los Fuertes, Vallejos, Co.lonlas and San Fran ~atholicism but secretly retained their own cisco being boune!ed as follows: ide by Side Refrigerator/Freezer el.igion. Some of them eventually made On the east by the crest of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range, sed doors and window - 719-672-3692 On the north by the common line with Director District 4. heir way into New Spain and ultimately, On the wost by the east boundary line of the San Pedro Mesa, and On the south by the Colorado/New Mexico state line. he San Luis Valley via New Mexico and • T Participants will learn about proper storage of family documents, photographs, NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION home movies, digital images, and other treasures so that they will survive OF THE poor environmental conditions. Samples of bad practices will be shown so that PADILLA'S LIQUOR & SERVICE, INC. the audience will gain a fulJ understanding of what can go wrong and why. Attendees are welcome to bring one item for conservation advice which will be given in an open forum at the end of the lecture. If a document or photograph Notice is hereby given that a Statement of Dissolution of Padilla's Liquor & Service. Inc., a corporation, was filed in the office of the Colorado Secretary of is in need of repair, information wilJ be included about how to obtain reliable State on July 27, 2007, and that all creditors of and claimants against the conservation assistance. CaJl (505) 476-794.8 to register and for more details. corporation are required to present their respective claims and demands The New Mexico State Archives is a major source of information for immediately in writing to the corporation at the address for the corporation listed anyone conducting genealogy. It has extensive microfiJm holdings that below so that it can proceed to collect its assets, satisfy and discharge its includebapti$mal, confinnation, marriage, pre-nuptial investigations, and liabilities and obligations and do all other acts required ·to liquidate its business burial records from the Archdiocese of Santa Fe and Diocese of Gallup. It also and affairs. Unless sooner barred by any other statute lin:iited actions, a claim includes Federal census records from 1850 to 1930. Also available on microfilm against the dissolved corporation is barred if an action to enforce the claim is not are census records from the Spanish and Mex·ican Periods of New Mexico. commenced within five (5) years after the publication of the Notice or within four (4) months after the claim arises, whichever is later. ' ' Dated: July 27, 2007. Padilla's Liquor & Service, Inc. 138 Main Street p·o Box660 San Luis, CO 81152 Law Office of Pete Cordova, PC ' 1604 H. Street, P.O. Box 1124 Salida, CO 81201 ,· Attorney tor Corporation · HISPANIC HERITAGE AT ASC Achievements by Hispanic residents of the San Luis VaJley wilJ be recognized at Hispanic Heritage Day, sponsored by Adams State College and Grizzly Athletics Saturday, September 1, from noon to 3 p.m. in the field north of Plachy Hall (Stadium & Sunset.) The day begins at 9 a.m. with the Joe 1. Vigil Open cross country competition at Cattail.s Golf Course. Both high sq).l'?o~aad:;;e.QUeg~ams-+Vill.ra~e.-pr.. Vigil will be on hand .,.~- RIOCOS'FI15LAVA~LEY to man the starting gun. An ASC emeritus professor and 1959 ASC graduate, he is an · international legend in the cross country world. His 1992 ASC men's cross country team accomplished the ultimate goaJ in the NCAA Div. II National Championship: a perfect STUDIO TOUR score of 15. Hispanic Heritage Day events begin at noon and will include mariachi music, Mexican th September 8 & 9 , 2007 from 9 to 5 each day. food, and Hispanic arts and cultural exhibits. The day \\oil I also focus on the acJ,ievements of Hispanics in the valley, at Adams State, and specificaJ Ly, in Adams State athletics. The event was stimulated by the National Collegiate Athletic Association's new By Jane Kircher direction to help Division II student athletes become more engaged in their community, Why do they come, some say it is the silence, a quiet that allows you to hear the muse; according to Larry Mortensen, director of the Athletic Department. some say it is the light, the clarity of color that only happens at over 7800 feet; some say it "The Athletic Department is the front porch of the campus for the community," is the opportunity to find a derelict building, which common wisdom says "Tear it down!" Mortensen said. "This is an opportunity for our students to have a more holistic collegiate and which to an artist spells Studio! experience, c_ompared to Division I athl.etes. We want to engage our students in the These are just a fow of the motivati'ons that lured over 25 artists into the upper Rio community and give them a better understanding ofth~ir future after college sports. It will Costilla Valley. The week-end of September 8th and 9th is the time these home and studio broaden their view and will benefit the college and community." doors are open wide. You are invited to see their work, explore their creative process, and Exhibitors who exemplify Hispanic art and culture are invited to present a booth at purchase their wares. It is a diverse group, featuring studios and artisan markets to suit Hispanic Heritage Day. The number of booths is limited. There is no charge for artists your taste or fancy. Oils, pastels, sculpture, ceramics, furniture, iron work, glass, jewelry that only display or demonstrate their work; artists who sell at the event \\ill be charged and jams, jellies, chutneys, artisan breads and home baked goods are a few of the items a nominal $25 fee. To sign up for a booth or receive more information, please call ASC you '1 l feast your eyes (and palates) upon. Community Partnerships: (719) 587-7372 or 587-7230. . Situated at the confluence of Northern New Mexico, and Southern Colorado, it is the .For more infonnation about the Joe I. Vigil Open or Hispanfo Heritage Day, please call only event of its kind that crosses the line between two states uniting the two; bridging ASC Athletics: (719-587-7401. cultures; western and artistic; European heritages long lost in the Spanish and Anglo and Native traditions melted into the fabric of this landscape and expressed in our arts. You National Archives Presents _Free :worksh~p will travel along old country roads to the scenic flats of high valley sage and chamisa to mountainous forests. Just the journey, is a destination. Sometimes called the Val.le Vidal on Preserving Your Family Papers - or the Southern End of the San Luis ValJey, our tour stretches from Amalia New Mexico, to Jaroso, Colorado. Santa Fe, NM. - The National Archives and the New Mexico. State Records Center "We live in a land of ruins." A local historian once said examining the arrow head in the and Archives (SRCA) are offering a free workshop on Preserving Your Family Papers, hand of a child. Were the first hW11ans in this Valley from the :First Ice Age or the Second? presented by Linda Blaser, National Preservation Officer for the Regional Records office Perhaps as long ago as 30,000 years ago.people wandered through this landscape; we th of the National Archives and Records Administrationin College Park, Maryland. recognize we're just a small group in a large landscape. We are celebrating our 9 year! The workshop will be held at the New Mexico State Records Center and We thank those of you who keep coming back, and have become our friends and patrons Archives, located at 1209 Camino Carlos Rey on Thursday, August 16, from 11 :00 a.m. to of our work; and we welcome you also, the stranger who has yet to find your way here. 1:00 p.m. in Room 2022. · · ·We invite you to find or see something to bring a smile to your heart when you return to where you live . . ::, 1 obsiolo:) . ?i • a.a Sierra, San Lu i's, Col or ado August 3, 2007 7 MORE SANTA ANA PICTURES AUGUSTS.7Dal COSl1llA "1111111! WIU. • A.N!NDIIINIIII> CBI IIIIIRRa. DBIRBl "1'llli Nll.lDWINC SCI' JI.'. 115V' P~ :a...... • r·· ..,.Dws·.· I I__...... ,_.ULll:H l! • .,._,. ..Ala:ia ....Lll:7 • ... ·;1, ,1 ,I, l .,' ! 1-..i..- ._.A.la:ill a.11.llliLll:IO . ' "JIIIIUi WIU. - A. MINIIIIIIAIIII> CBI !DiRl"la l'DII.Ka "Ill& Rll.LCfflJNQ '7f/' S: 115V' PA.JlaiLc ...... ·1· ...... "JIIIIUi...... WIU.-A.. 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Jul 25th, 2008 BY: Ruth Heide Keyword: Advanced Search Large number still seek entrance [yarch Google By RUTH HEIDE SAN LUIS ···· While this month brought a victory for some Costilla County residents seeking access to La Sierra, formerly known as the Taylor Ranch, other residents are still fighting their way through the court system in an Photo~ Ruth Heide This is the vi ew of La Sierra, attempt to gain access to the f ormerly known as the Taylor Ranch, for those mountain. denied access to the mountain. Many area residents are still pursuing through legal channels Land Rights Council Inc. President their rights to the mountain's natural resources. Shirley Romero-Otero said more than 300 individuals from El Rito (also known as San Francisco) won a long-awaited court ruling this month to gain access to the mountain for purposes of grazing, firewood gathering and timber cutting. The Land Rights Council just received that list of newly accessed residents on Thursday. "We are very happy for them because they have been waiting for a long ALAMOSA time," Romero -Otero said . Judge Gaspar Perricone, assigned to La Sierra legal issues, granted El Rito resi dents STA 1 .,E BANK access during a status hearing earlier this month. The approximately 319 El Rito A Real Community Bank individuals who won that right will receive "la llave" to La Sierra entrance points at Loeal Ownership. Local Conunitment. the next key distribution date. "That allows them to enter the mountain from any one of the gates and graze, gather firewood or timber," Romero- Otero explained. 719-589-2564 The three criteria for legal access to La Sierra are: properties on the vara (Spanish unit of measurement) strips of La Sierra; properties settled in the Gilpin era; and properties not properly served in a 1960 legal case. New Mexi!..Q_~J.Q fo~Je Starting at just $995 acre . Build or invest today. Judge Perricone designated San Luis Valley Title Company to identify and certify all v.,-ww .s\•,propc1t1es..(·r>1n properties that should be granted access to La Sierra . The title company identifies New Mexico.Land the properties that meet those three-pronged criteria, introduces them to the judge, The Official Si te of REAL TOR.com®. Search Millions of and the judge certifies them and orders them to have access , Romero-Otero MLS Listings. explained. Bu..Y.Qr SelLColoJado Land Hunting, Fishing, Cabins, Ranches Recreational She said two groups of area residents are still awaiting judgments in their favor Properties Experts granting them access to La Sierra: 1) those still waiting to be identified/certified as i Those still waiting for determinations on their access rights to the ranch quite vv Ads t,y Google possibly numbers in the hundreds, Romero-Otero said, including residents of the town of San Luis. Others still awaiting judicial decisions are residents of old San http://www.alamosanews.com/V2 _news_ articles.php?heading=O&story _id=8499&page=72 7/28/2008 Valley Courier Online Page 2 of 3 Acacio and extensions such as the Chama canyon. "They are saying those properties did not appear on the map the tit.le company is using; therefore those people are going to have to prove they met that three pronged criteria," Romero-Otero said. For the residents of San Acacia, that should not be difficult because of the historical church in that community that predates the magical 1863 period, Romero-Otero said. People from the canyons may have a more difficult time proving their rights to La Sierra, she added. They will have to provide documentation such as birth, marriage or baptismal certificates. About 231 individuals are in the group of folks who have been denied access, and that number may grow as more residents are denied access in future legal determinations. Romero-Otero said those who have been denied access were denied on one issue only - that they were properly served in 1960. Judge Perricone, who previously ruled on the residents' access, is also the judge hearing the appeals cases to overturn his earlier determinations. He has begun those appeal hearings and this week heard some of the appeals from folks for whom he had earlier denied access. Some of those l1ave been able to overturn those rulings, Romero-Otero said. The judge will continue those appeal hearings on August 19. Romero -Otero said those who have been denied access have 60 days to let the court know they will contest those rulings. She said the judge is taking the process server's records from 1960 as "God's truth," and the challenge to those seeking to overturn the judge's decision denying them access is to try to discredit the process server. The key to doing that, she said, is to show that the process server could not have possibly served all of the people he said he served in the time he said he served them because of the conditions of the roads and the weather during that time, the middle of winter, 1960. Romero-Otero said those contesting the process server's records have completed a trial run t11at bears up that theory. The Land Rights Council reminded those who have already been granted access to La Sierra to remember to turn in their annual use intended form, a form requested by the ranch owners and mandated by the court. Those wl10 have been granted access to the ranch and provided keys to it are sent this form by mail each year from the ranch's attorneys, and the forms must be returned to Maria Martinez who provides copies to the ranch attorneys and the Land Rights Council. The forms provide the ranch owners and Land Rights Council with information about l1ow tl1e rancl1 is being used and help those groups in developing management plans for the ranch property. Romero-Otero said she is happy with the progress of the management plan for La Sierra. She expected to hear a report at the next Land Rights Council meeting regarding the forest management portion of the plan which represents about half of the plan. Tl1e other portion regarding grazing management should be completed in time for the 2009 grazing season, she said . Once the management plan is prepared it will be reviewed by the ranch owners. "They bring their ideas, we bring our ideas and somewhere in the middle we hope that we rneet and we can have a management plan that will work," Romero-Otero said . "Eventually it's what's going to guide us. It has to be," she added. The management plan will provide guidelines for using the ranch. Romero-Otero rerninded area residents to be respectful of La Sierra. She said poor bel,avior on the part of a minority would reflect on the community as a whole. She encouraged those using the mountain to take their trash out with them. "It's a responsibility of those people who have keys." http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_artic1es.php?heading=O&story_id=8499&page=72 7/28/2008 .. Valley Courier Online Page 3 of 3 She added that she hoped area residents could work with the ranch owners to clean up tt,e mountain property pert,aps through a community field day. Romero -Otero said the original documents granting rigl1ts to La Sierra also require a responsibility to preserve the mountain and its resources for future generations. "We are reminding people as heirs to the Sangre de Cristo land grant, please be mindful of trash," she said. "That mountain is sacred to us. We have always seen it that way. We believe it is mother earth that feeds us and nourishes us ... We don't want to see that mountain trashed." New Mexico land for sale Col orado Ranch Properties J\lfGr\L1t:,:::~ l'Je; ..; M(1 ,,l· o L0:n0 V'lllh £:<.L~)' :i:1v:1,.:lrir~ (;n,.i :1::"; r rr.-C::t cl:t~Ckl .Cnpyright 21 ... s ,....._1c,.lia Cu.~,,.,,..~ atio11 .···•·. ·.·· ... · •. 1 ~ \acOS: •~v u.. ---- NEWS MEOt.A ,co~}:j'OAATSON http://www.alamosanews.comN2 _news_ artic1es.php?heading=O&story_ id=8499&page=72 7/28/2008 June 3, 2008 VOLUME 81, NO. 107 50¢ Grizzly golf TUESDAY . ~ owas - Page 12 • Alamosa • Antonito • Blanca • Center • Creede • Crestone • Del Norte • Fort Garland • Hooper • La Jara • Manassa • Mosca • Moffat • Monte Vista • Romeo • Saguache • Sanford • San Luis· South Fork Have you Residents seek Taylor Ranch access -heard? vided an update on litigation Free legal. and other issues regarding access Vision Care Plus to the property. She said 1,000 individuals now have kevs but finalists revealed assistance another 211 individuals have been denied access, 140 of those ALAMOSA - A May offered from Costilla County. The •re 29th arti~le announcing mainderis absentee landowners, two additional finalists By RUTH HEIDE Romero-Otero said. for the Valley Courier's SAN LUIS - Although many She said the sheriff's depart Shopping Spree promotion local residents now have "la llave" ment had served notice of denial (the key) to the gated property inadvertently left out the to 82 of the 140 local residents known as the Taylor Ranch, ac as of last week. finalists at Vision Care cess disputes are not over yet. Plus in Alamosa. Those who have been served "This is just another chap notice only have 60 days to re- . Finalists drawn recently ter," said Land Rights Council ilt Vision Care Plus were spond, Romero-Otero explained. Inc. President Shirley Romero She said the Land Rights Council Peggy Lester and Delbert Otero. Green, both of Alamosa. has a list.of those denied access La Sierra, the local name for so local residents may check that Nine finalists from each the mountainous 77,000-acre of the 11 participating list to see if they are on it. ranch, is now owned by families · DU law students and Holland merchants will be entered from Texas. Local residents have & Hart attorneys met this week argued their historic rights to La into a drawing to win a end with some of the residents Sierra and many have won access share of $2,000 in shopping who have been denied access to sprees. through court rulings permitting them entrance to La Sierra for La Sierra. Romero-Otero said it traditional activities such as appeared the majority of those meeting with legal counsel this Alamosa City woodcutting. . Photo by Ruth Heide During a meeting in San Luis weekend had valid legal chal- Only those with "la llave" (the key) may gain access through La Sierra's gates such as this one Council meets on Sunday, Romero-Otero pro- • See Access page 3 leading into the controversial mountain ranch property. Wednesday ALAMOSA - The Ala • mosa City Council meets Wed., June 4, at 7 p.m., RITTER, SCHWARTZ IN VALLEY San Luis Valley highway in the city hall council chambers, 425 Fourth St., construction plans in full Alamosa. Agenda items include: continued public bearing on subdivision swing for summer 2008 · improvements ordinance; first reading on Martinez Valley gets project was delayed for a couple Davis rezoning; public of days, but will be completed m hearings on final plats for · 60 working days. Carroll Project Develop asphalt The section ofHighway 160from ment Group, Lot 2, Villa South Fork to Shaw Creek will Mall Subdivision, River makeover have crews from APC Southern Trece II, Phase III and City working on it beginning June 9. By REBECCA From mile marker 186.64 to of Alamosa consolidation VANDYKE plat;huh .r.l!Ck nur.cha e; mile marker 198, the highway will and update on water is A LAl\11 O~A - lhe ·olo do get 3 inches of heater remix and 2 sues. The council plans a Department ofTransporta 10n mches of asphalt overlay. 6 p.m. work session with (CDOT) started their construc Crews have 60 days to complete the Historic Preservation tion on.the San Luis Valley's the projed. Advisory.Committee. highways. In August, Alamosa can expect For the 2008 project season, more work on Highway 160 from CDOT planned four major the bridge to Wal-Mart. CDOT is highway projects that may calling it the Alamosa Mill and Antonito to affect drivers as they head out Fill. enforce animal of town. Unrelated to the sectioning off Beginning April 21, COOT of the one-way streets, CDOT is ordinance has been working on the section planning to plane 2 inches of the of Highway 285 that stretches existing asphalt as well as add 2 ANTONITO - Antonito f'HtoH from the New Mexico border inches of asphalt overlay. Police Chief Joe Taylor has ..,....,, ~ of Alc1~~sa towards La Jara. Contracted AandSConstructionwasoffered announced the department One :M1llro11 ...... _ ...---- by APC Southern, the crew has the contract. They will begin work ______75 days to complete their proj will begin enforcing the dog --- on August 4 and have 60 working at large ordinance. ect. They will remove 3 inches days to complete the project. of asphalt overlay from mile Taylor urged residents , Photos by Laurelin Kruse COOT Uj requiring the contrac marker O to mile marker 5.29. tor to begm the project at Wal to make sure their dogs Yesterday Governor BIii Ritter signed a $1 million check for the City of Alamosa to be used to Im are properly licensed, vac The crew will skip Antonito and Mart and complete the project prove water storage. The money was prompted by the salmonella crisis. From left City Councilor pick up again at mile marker in sections instead of tearing up cinated and not running Charles Griego, Mayor Farris Bervig, City Councilor Greg Gillespie, Governor Bill Ritter, City Coun at large. 11.2. At this point, they will the road from one end of town to For more information call cilor Leland Romero and State Senator Gall Schwartz stand with the $1 million check. remove 2 inches of asphalt and the other. the Antonito Police Depart remix it. The crew will then CDOT tried to schedule the ment at 376-5421. Gov. Ritter signs bil.ls in Valley Monday overlay the road with 2 inches project to avoid tourist season as of the remixed asphalt to mile much as possible to avoid affecting New laws impact gas emissions in the future. The bill aims to boost broad marker 22.16. downtown business profits ac SLV .weather Ritter emphasized the poten band resources throughout The bridge over the Rio San cording to Don Sjaastad, resident rural Colorado tial impact of the environ Colorado. Antonio will have some con engineer. "We're trying to keep ment-associated legislation. "This bill is a huge step into crete deck repairs and get new. them out of downtown as long as By LAURELIN KRUSE ''This marks the first piece the 21st century for Colorado," guai·drails. possible," he said. ALAMOSA - Governor of legislation in Colorado to said Schwartz. As of June 2, ACI has been COOT had a working budget Bill Ritter signed six bills address greenhouse gases in Ritter said that broadband contracted to work on Highway of approximately $19 million to yesterday at the Sun Edison Colorado," he said. access helps people in a big way 17. From mile marker 69.1 to work on San Luis Valley state Solar Facility. State Senator The next bill, HB 1083, was to telecommute. "It's changed mile marker 74, ACI will add highways for the 2008 season. the only bill in the set not the way people work, learn and 3 inches of asphalt overlay and Costs included contractors, proj Gail Schwartz joined him in get health care," he said. addressing the significance of sponsored by State Senator add turn lanes atthe Mushroom ect design, and construction Schwartz. It revises criteria The last bill signed yesterday Becoming breezy by the new bills, particularly for Farm and Splashland. This inspection. for distribution of severance deals with educational reform afternoon, highs near the San Luis Valley and other 80. Clearing skies tax dollars to communities and funding. Senate Bill 38 rural areas. The bills affect is most impacted by oil and gas establishes 12 regional service overnight, lows near sues ranging from solar energy 40. drilling. "Rural Colorado needs areas and encourages local to K-12 education. to be taken into consideration councils to form in order to de A crowd of local government in a real and different way." velop local forms of pre-school officials, political gurus and said Ritter. through grad school education. NSIDE interested citizens braved the The third bill, SB 12, gives ad "One size doesn't fit all [when it wind yesterday to hear Ritter ditional funding to energy-im comes to educational reform]," and Schwartz speak about the Obituaries ...... Page 2 pacted communities for outdoor Ritter said. bills and to see th e signing. recreation and wildlife-related Ritter signed the bills after Valley News ...... Page 3 "What happens if a bill blows economies. several other people, includ Opinion ...... Page 4 away?" Ritter joked. Another bill, SB 228, im ing State Senator Schwartz, Valley Life ...... Pages 5, 12 Rick Gilliam from Sun Edison proves transparency on mining Colorado Speaker of the House Sports ...... Page 6 opened the event by introducing issues. Andrew Romanoff and Leg Public Notices ...... Page 8 Ritter. Ritter said the Colorado The bill developed after t he islative Program Director of Classified ...... Pages 9, 1O government must support rural Crested Butte community Environmental Colorado Pam Colorado. "We think this pack Comics ...... Page 11 expressed environmental con Kiely, spoke about the bills' of bills has potential to help cerns relating to mining. Ritter significance. rural Colorado," he said. said the bill is a great example After signing the bills, Rit He briefly summarized each of good policy that can re. ult ter traveled back to Alamosa Courier file photo of the six bills. The first, HB from good cooperation. to sign a check for the City of While summer 2008 road construction will not be as extensive 1164, favors large-scale solar Ritter addressed the impor Alamosa. The check gives $1 as Aprll 2007 construction In Alamosa, delays and single lanes of traffic will be part of the summer project. Local business O power proposals and makes tance of making technology million to the city for water JJJllltl possible evaluation of higher available for all communities storage. The grant was prompt owners have voiced concerns over what the road work may costs linked with greenhouse when he spoke about SB 215. ed by the salmonella crisis. do to the local economy. 589-2!,64. FDKi ~ Serving the San Luis Valley for over 100 years a www.alamosastatebank.com Tuesday, June 3, 2008 Page 3 She added that the council to keep its .office open, Romero would also send out fliers remind Otero said. The Land Rights Access- ing affected residents of the June Council organized in 1997. 28 meeting. Romero-Otero said the Forest • Continued from Page 1 Perricone will hold a status Guild's assistance is represen lenges. The residents were as hearing at the city/county build tative of the broad support for signed attorneys who will repre inginDenveronJuly3at lOa.m. this cause. 'This case, this com sent them pro bono, for free. Romero-Otero said the court at munity, has a lot of support. It Romero-Otero said Judge Gas that hearing will certify the rest has a lot of support because of par Perricone, who has presided of the people in San Luis and thediligenceofthiscommunity," over past La Sierra legal matters, will conclude with the people she said. ''Too many people have indicated he would hold hear in San Francisco. She said the died and have not seen the suc ings in the San Luis community judge ordered the Duncan Title cess of this." regarding those access denials Company to finish this process Romero-Otero stressed that during the second or third week so everyone who will have access the door is not closed to individu of July. will get a key. als who have not yet received rec Romero-Otero said one final Romero-Otero said Forest Guild ognition and access to La Sierra. legal seminar with those denied Board Member Henry Carey Some ofthose re~idents are those access will be held on Sat., June through his connections assisted living closest to the mountain 28, at 2 p.m. in the parish hall the LandRights Council in acquir and who have historically .and in San Luis. ''It is the only other ing $17,000 it needed this year traditionally used La Sierra, she time that those people who have to complete a La Sierra manage said. Residents have to prove been denied access can come to ment plan that has been in the their properties were settled see if they have a case and be works for more than two years. during the Beau~ien era. · assigned a lawyer for free," she That assistance freed up funding ''You ai·e not out of the loop," said. ''If they don't show up, 'they for other issues the council is ad she said. ''You may also get la are on their own." dressing and allowed the council llave." FLDS families reunited in Texas Photo by Rebecca Van Dyke By MICHELLE ROBERTS Judge Barbara Walther re by the Fundamentalist Church Associated Press Writer sponded to a state Supreme of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Things go better with donations SAN ANGELO, Texas (AP) Court ruling last week by sign Saints. - More'than 400 children taken ing an order that cleared the Child Protective Services Swire Coca-Cola donated $1,500 to the Fort Garland Museum for their 'Save the Fort' exhibit, com from a polygamist sect's ranch children to be released from removed all the children from memorating the fort's 150th anniversary. MlkeAchatz, general manager for Alamosa Swire Coca-Cola two months ago began return foster care. Walther allowed the ranch after an April 3 raid handed the check to Rick Manzanares, museum director. The Installment from Swire Coca-Cola ing to the arms of their tearful parents to begin picking up their prompted by calls to a domestic was the last bit of $50,000 needed to match funds with their grant from the State Historical Founda parents Monday, hours after a children Monday, ending one of abuse hot line that purportedly tion. Other donations came from companies and individuals througho.ut the San Luis Valley and judge bowed to a state Supreme the nation's largest child-custody came from a 16-year-old mother the Colorado Hlstorlcal Society. Court ruling that the seizure was cases. who was being abused by her not justified. Dockstader and her husband, middle-age .husband. The calls ''It's just great day." said Nancy James, were headed to Corpus are now being investigated as a Dockstader, whose chin quivered Christi and to Amarillo to pick hoax, but authorities contended and eyes filled with tears as she uptheirotherchildren. "We'llget all the children were at risk be embraced her 9-year-old daugh the rest of them," said Dockstad cause church teachings pushed Sen. Ted Kennedy_out of ter, Amy, outside a foster-care er, who was clad in a teal prairie underage girls into marriage center in Gonzales, about 65 dress and clinging to Amy, who and sex. mileseastofSanAntonio. "We're wore a matching dress. The church has denied any so grateful." Walther's order requires the children were abused, and mem bers have said they are being 'successful' brain surgery parents to stay in Texas, to at Her daughter and four other persecuted for their religion, children were among the roughly tend parenting classes and to which believes polygamy brings By MIKE BAKER permanent neurological effects. 430 children ordered released af allow the children to be examined glorification in heaven. Associated Press Writer DocfurssaidKennedywasawake ter two months in state custody, as part of any abuse investiga Marleigb Meisner, a spokes- DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - After for much of the surgery, which niuch of it spent in foster care tion. woman for the child-protec- investigating his options with his begins with opening the scalp and centers. Because siblings were But it does not put restrictions tion agency, said authorities trademark intensity, Sen. Edward removing a piece of the skull td separated at facilities hundreds on the childi·en' s fathers, require still have concerns about the M. Kennedy underwent 3-hours expose the brain. Sometimes, to of miles apart, it will probably that the parents renounce po children's safety, and the in- of risky and exquisitely delicate avoid damaging areas that con take several days for all the lygamy or force them to leave vestigation into possible abuse surgeryMondaytocutoutasmuch trol speech, surgeons use a probe families to be reunited. the Yearning For Zion Ranch run would continue. of his cancerous brain tumor as to stimulate parts of the brain, The Supreme Court on Thurs- possible. then hold a conversation with the day fu:m d n appeals court "I. feel like a million bucks. I patient. rulmg that • rseq afth "s tliinlff :cf9 tha again fo:µ19rr,qw ,.. the following da , KeIDiiM'i"=:-- ---~-.:~=:-,.,..· decision in pril putting all the· 76-year-old Massachusetts will probably be given drugs to pre children from the ranch j nto Democrat was quoted by a family vent brain swelling and seizures, foster case. spokeswoman as telling his wife which are possible complications of The high court and the ap- immediately afterward. the surgery. The senator will also peals court rejected the state's Dr. Allan Friedman, who per becloselywatchedforbleedingand argument that all the children formedthesurgeryatDukeUniver blood clots, because strokes are also Sen. Edward M. Kennedy were in immediate danger from sity Medical Center, pronounced a risk, though they are uncommon. with the most severe type. what it said was sexual abuse of the operation a success and said He is expected to return to Boston teenage girls at the ranch. it "accomplished our goals." Up Surgery is rarely a cure but in about a week. is considered the best option for The Third Court of Appeals next:chemotherapyandradiation, , "After a brief recuperation, he. extending life. But because of the ruled that the state failed to aimedatshrinkingwbateverisleft will begin targeted radiation at show that any more than five of the trunor. . Massachu8Ctts General Hospital risks, especially in someone as old of the teenage girls were being 'The main goal is to remove as and chemotherapy treatment," as Kennedy, doctors sometimes sexually abused, and had of- much of the tumor as possible to Friedman said. ·'I hope that every advise against it. In Friedman, Kennedy picked fered no evidenc~ of sexual or give any other therapy that we one will join us in praying for Sen. physical abuse against the other do a better chance of working," "one of the thought leaders" in the Kennedy to have an uneventful field of ncuro-oncology, said Dr,. children. said Dr. John Sampson, associate and robust recovery." , Halfthechildrensenttofoster deputy director of Duke's brain Otis Brawley, the top doctor at Doctors found the tumor last the American Cancer Society. Dr. care were no older than 5. ~ tumor center. month after Kennedy suffered a All the children, including The sole survivin~ son of Amer· Matthew Ewend, chief of neuro seizure at his home on Cape Cod. surgery at the University of North any underage mothers, will ica's most glamorous and tragic · Rep. William Delahunt, D-Mass., be allowed to go back to their political family was diagnosed last Carolina, said: "He's an excellent a longtime friend of Kennedy's, surgeon. His patients are in very parents, though it's possible month with a malignant glioma, said Kennedy threw himself into some children's attorneys or anoftenlethaltypeofbraintumor good hands." helping find treatment options in Typical radiation treatment is child-protection officials could discovered in about 9,000 Ameri much the same way he searched pursue further action in indi five days a week for a month, us cans a year. for cures when son Edward Jr. ing 3-D imaging techniques that vidual cases. Details about Kennedy's exact faced bone cancer at age 12 and It's not clear how many might narrowly deliver the beams to the type of tumor have not been dis daughter Kara had lung cancer tumor, affecting as little surround return to the ranch right away. closed. but some cancer special five years ago. Many of the parents have ing tissue as possible. ists said it's likely a glioblastoma He went so far was to pull Kara "After completing treatment, I purchased or rented homes in multiforme, an especially deadly out of Johns Hopkins and brought Amarillo, San Antonio and other look forward to returning to the andtough-to-removetype,because her to a Boston hospital when he United States Senate and to do places around the state. . other kinds are more common in was not satisfied with her initial Rod Parker, a spokesman for ing everything I can to help elect younger people. course of treatment. In his own Barack Obama as our next presi- the FLDS church, said some Cutting a tumor down to size, or case, he met on Friday with f~ily of the attorneys have advised . dent," Kennedy said is a statement "debulking" it, is extremely delicate and doctors at Mass General and issued before the ~urgciy. parents to stay away from the because of the risk of harming decided then to head to Duke for ranch for now, but most families healthy brain tissue that governs treatment, Delahunt said. want to return to the ranch so movement and speech. But Fried The outlook for patients with the children can continue the man, who is the top neurosurgeon malignantgliomas is poor. Median education they were getting at at Duke and an internationally survival for patients with moder the sect's schoolhouse before known tumor surgeon, said Ken ately severe ones is three to five the raid. nedy should not experience any years, and less than a year those Walther's order does not end a separate criminal investigation. Texas authorities last week collect ed DNA from jailed FLDS prophet P,;qJerts in Women's Photo by Laurelin Kruse Warren Jeffs as part of investiga tion into underage sex with girls, . Jfeafthcare ages12tol5.Hehasbeenconvicted in Utah as an accomplice to rape • well woman exams • infeFtility 11.u.lON..\l Mi o~ro (,, r • Bills $igned by Ritter and isjail in Arizona awaiting trial • mammography • gynecologic-oncology on separate charges. PHYSICIAN • bone density • urologic-gynecology The FLDS is a breakaway sect SERVICES ·obstetrics State Senator Gall Schwartz watches Governor BIii Ritter sign six of the Mormon church, wliich • advanced operative gynecology bllls Into law. Schwartz sponsored five of the six bills. renounced polygamy more than a 1 >~ f' f(t r1 ;..,1 • • high risk obstetrics • advanced uffrasonography See complete story on page 1 of today's Valley Courier. /•l,J 1 1 1 •,.t century ago. • endometriosis • pre-<:enceptual counseling 719-589-8028 . Fn 8:00 Sat.· Sun. 1:30, 5:15, 8:00 Glenn Gaunt, MD, FACOG ~A Board Certified 06/GYN p NCE CASI>IAN '/o, f)C"/1 Pg6 ha, /Je,;un PG David Frow, MD, FACOG Fn. 8:05 Sat· Sun. 1:30, 5:35 8:05 Board C(lrtified 06/GYN -whut happen$ ill Ken Snider, MD Board eligible OB/GYN VEGAS Cameron Of.lz Ashl .. . . 1 • • • : .•. :.~··. : °: · "0 ~ t oherX9 ,? ·-2 -·oO 9 r, d ':. ! . · ··r·· L! · S-ie rra. i. San-Lu is·; .Colo:rado .:. . , ...... · : r-.. •. ;, ... :, . . . : ...... • :.: .... ! • ~ o..tS,; t.- J;IaOO.i _lyyPol l~r;::Are v\To :::_san'Luis· . .: . . IN DEFENSE OF tos VALLEJOS (BALLEJ9S) S~TILEMENt· .. ·. ::·· , ·_ .... :; .... : . . .' Landowners ~ -"Los Vallejos" h_a~e been denied access to the Cielo Vista Ranch/ apparently . ·because·it cannot oe proven that the area .was one of the earliest settlements. The Vallejos '.were, in·, fac~·among the earliest settlers of La Culebra, along with the Vigil, Jacquez_; Martin(ez) an others~ ' . • • • O • • • • • •• • • • > • •. •. . • ,. . • ··:.:,, '!'.-,:~;;:;,;, -, ';,1 The parents of the Vallejos _clan who came to La Culebra, Juan. Bautis~a an<;l M.µi~ Oertfu~is,-.. were bom.in Tom~ (dad) and Espanola Vailely (inom). Juan B~utista died before· r°85_0 when his 'wife is enumerated.in tl,ie _census in Taos...... C • • • • • • • • • • • : •.••• • Maria Genr4dis (Martin) Vallejos appears inth_e 1850 lL S'. fensus, }'erritory.o_fNe:w MexicO, .Northem D'iVisiOn. She was a widOw . .It is·· n~t lcnO:wn When iucin. Bautista'VaIIeJo·s· ... ·died. Gertrudis' age is listed as 62, she owned $50 _worth6fteal estate: Tw6 graridthildren-were··· rest ding with her, Maria Ramona-Ballejos 'age· -11, and JuanJ\feponioceno .Gomes ( 5};:tlie -son ·of lier.daughter Agustina and first husband Julfa Gomez; Her children and grandchildren4ived in · . close pfoximity. · .. : ~.:.: .. -.;:·' ·.· · When the Sangre .de Cristo Grant Was opened rip for settlement~·the faip.ily moved North; <:. ·: /': ' ' . '· ", . . . By! 880 the family of Antonio fos,e ;B~llejos had nioveq;nofth to:Huei:fano County.-.. The . familyappearsin,tlte}88.0 U. S.,·Ce~µs .. 4J.i,fiuerfanq.Cow).!)', .CO; . 4'.: M.Ic;UEi~q~o BALLE.fQS.. w~ bgm,on 30 Jun 1809. . He W!iS <;:hristen~d on:6 Jul 1~Q9 iji SAN JµJ\N.. _ · .ut.~ ..· · _t F~c1aj p _eve_lopm~!lt'-:,progtain is ·a11Ded MISSION)™. ~GUEL-married (l}-M.AfU,:(GERTRUDIS ,CHAV1;Z daughte(ofB,LAS".. ' ' ~c1ahze · , :,,•.,· · .. ; · .· · · · · ·, ····· 1·· ki·, · · · ..·:t> -:,:: ·::-/i:·: ::-:.~(.atprov1dirig~youth:with fiiianc1a ·· s lls ·m JOSE CHAVEZ and MARIA.DOLORES MA.RTINEZ -on:15 Nov \832 in TAOS, mt:'He ·rued '6n 5 May l 885 iil"CUClIARA. JUNCTION/ CO . .MIGUEL married (2) MA:JUA PAUL.A MAR.TIN-\ :daughter of JPAN JULiAN MARTIN ,.µid .GQ.t\PM~-:.E. VIOU:, on·6 N9v _1858 :inAMOYO' . ~~;j!f ··L'fi~~::::e::tnt!~;~ih: . HONDQ, NM. MARIA was born in Aug 184~ in ARROYO HONDO NOTES·foi MiqµEL {'·''fl?'Yf · ··: :... ~'Ability'' :progQirn:works.with disabled · ·· ANTONIO: .. ~e family appe.ars in the 18~0 U:.§.. .Ce~, Terrjtocy ofNew Me~c9,}forth~rn :~;~!¥.¢.S.~, .: .~~vi9~~ .~h.~ ·~ruit.'t~.1~a&.J~fe,jof. _': · -Division. Miguel i~ _listed as laborer (35); Genrudis· (28)i·1o_se Antonio (6), Maiia-.'\)fcloi¾(3)°; ~J p.¢lticles. ·:"-· · Ju,id b~ine~s:. ~~lls~ Th¢ "E90:.:or,g" project : and Luis Maria (7 months old). Mam.age (2): . Rec.orded in the parish reg1stei' of Nu~stgt Senora 6 de Los Dolores, Art~yo Hondo, _NM. Married .by the ex¢o~unicated pri'est Marian();i,ucero on '6T:ia,i>~ .• ,· !:tW!tr~';;tan~&1 _;~~f(1'1ent. ·· · -11/6/1858: The entry ~tates tb~y,were resi4ents of Pobla9ion de CostiUas. A second mfunage ·,, · . was ·Performed .oµ}/21/1&60 . The-entry-states the coupl~ js µ:om ;La G~lebra - fw'.tµ~r i}.1:>te,s_~t . lY~tQ~Y .. , .environmental issues:,All·activities -involve the couple was joined clandestinely by Mariru19 Lucer~; s:u,sperid~~ and exco~µwcat~4 (ptj~). y"~~,~:~· ." ·educ:a~cm ~d.trahiiPg ;r~Ji(~~~ ~t<;>. ~CQD,Qplic Witness.es were all thefaithful of "PLA.SA _])E u :SAN by Dana Maestas In 2002, the Colorado uprem Court ruled that descendants of Colorado's Rio Culebra villages have rights to access "La ierra" for grazing, timber and firewood pur poses. For the past several years the Land Rights Council legal team has \ orkcd diligently to make ure that tho. rights are granted. Pr sently many Costilla County landown ers have been given "keys" to the 77,000-acre mountain tract so these hercderos can gath rWO d and graze . th ir animal on the I, nd. In Denver Di trict ourt on hur day, Ju r enior 1 trict Judge Gaspar P rricon~ ruled that landowners within the Town of El Rito, also known as '"La Valley and San Francisco" were granted access rights to La The above was found with a collection of family photos. The quality of the photo was not good, o the person who restored it did her utmost to keep the "integrity" of the photo intact. If anyone recognzies the men in the photo or See El Rito page 3 - kn9w when it was taken I would appreciate the information. I would like to donate the restored photo so it will ban in the newl restored courthouse. Editor M~Ar!o'!~~L~~!Js M~~r~!~oS! ~~~nr!~=~y;.182~~ /n~~!~!ri~~EXe Performances At The Cultural Center. Help Us Celebrate Our Tenth,Ann;versary/ By Mike Gomez . . This year, Mariachi San Luis celebrates its I 0th anniversary with two performances during the Santana celebration. Ten years ago, adult members of the Sangre de Cristo Church Old Fos sils choir attended a mariachi conference sponsored by Adobe de Oro Concelio at Adams State College. Right after the conference ended, an effort to organize a San Luis Valley mariachi was attempted, but after a couple of meetings with interested musicians, it became apparent that most of the players were from San Luis. Father Pat was contacted, and he approved the use of the Sangre de Cristo parish halJ for practice, and Mariachi San Luis was born. An important component in helping Mariachi San Luis to grow was the contribution of Centennial School District and Mrs. Sandra Sanchez. Centennial provided students with violin in struction courtesy of Mrs. Sanchez. Her efforts benefited Mariachi San Luis with violin players, the most difficult of the instruments to master (with the exception of harp) for most mariachi. Centennial Schools have continued to provide a steady stream of young student musicians for 1O years. · Mariachi San Luis has also kept open the doors to all musicians from throughout the San Luis Valley. Members have come from Center, Alamosa, Manassa, and Fort Garland. Mariachi San Luis, in conjunction with Adobe de Oro, has also been instrumental in helping other mariachi groups get started. Mariachi San Luis has assisted groups in Pueblo, Center, and Colorado Springs to get a taste of mariachi music. Mariachi San Luis has been fortunate to be able to perfonn throughout Colorado and New Mexico. San Luis Valley schools have invited Mariachi San Luis to perform at their schools in conjunction with Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Mariachi San Luis has performed at the Colorado tate Capital for legislators, Colorado State Fair, Colorado Springs Imagination Celebra tion, Pueblo Latino Chamber of Commerce, ALMA summer concerts, Albuquerque International Mariachi Festival, and many other civic events. Mariachi San Luis has al o perfonned at religious and cultural events in_th~ San Luis Valley, with special attentlon paid to all such events here in San Luis. Mariachi San Luis has also provided me~bers with world class instruction by allowing studen the opp rtunity to attend mariachi conferences in Tu son, Albuquerque, Sante Fe, Alam sa, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo. Members have studied mariachi music taught by world famous groups such as: Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan, Mariachi Sol de Mexico, Los amperos de Nati Cano, Mariachi Los Arrieros, Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles, Mariachi de America de Jesus Rodriguez, and Mariachi Tenampa. For all ofus full-time members of Mariachi San Luis, it has been 10 year of excitement, music, travel, growth, commitment, and the pleasure of practicing and performing the music of our fathers. Mariachi San Luis wishes to extend a heart-felt "Gracias" to the community and people of San Luis for their support. 2 July 11, 2008 La Sierra, San Lu is , Co Io rad o A "New Direction" Costi Ila County Or A Step Backwards? Search and Rescue Team seeks by Maria C. Martinez donations Many of the parents of Centennial children, and the community at large, have been tn the dark, as to what Jias been going on at Centennial within the last few months. Rumor by Betty Medina and innuendo have been rampant. When I attended the school board meeting a few weeks ago, there was no satisfaction, as far as the reasons for the non-renewal of Ms Diana Cortez' The Costilla County Search and Rescue contract. Due to the fact that the matter is "in the hands of the lawyers," the school board (SAR) volunteer team is in the early would not discuss the issue. I was fully expecting that they would report something had stages of formation. A temporary gone terribly wrong, but nothing of that sort came up. It seemed strange to me that two executive board was established to of the members of the board, who worked so hard, and so closely with Ms Cortez to get handle the administrative tasks. The Centennial as a charter school, and who were later appointed to the school board, would volunteer support for this important suddenly decide that she was not meeting th~ir expectations. Was she meeting the expecta team has been outstanding. tions of other parents and the community she was hired to serve? Many parents have said· that she was, and if there are more parents out there feel the same way, they should contact During the past few months we have the Centennial School Board of Education and express their concerns. had some SAR operations, some with I interviewed Ms Cortez to find out why she was not renewed, after an her accomplish devastating results. We wish to thank the ments, in spite of the overwhelming odds against her. Ms Cortez stated that she is an "at Alamosa Search and Rescue Team for al will" employee and that she has not been given a reason for her non-renewal. When and if lowing us to use their equipment. her attorney gives her the go-ahead, I will publish the negatives she encountered as Centen The Alamosa Search and Rescue Team nial Superintendent. Below are the "positives." According to Diana Cortez, she came to Centennial at the invitation of current board mem have a fiat bottom boat that we could use bers, who were involved in making positive changes for the children who attend Centennial. for SAR operations in Costilla County. After an appeal hearing with the State Board of Education it was felt that they had listened 'we are requesting help from the com and agreed to help the district make the changes necessary to bring it into compliance with munity so that SAR can purchase the state and national standards. Serious change was necessary at Centennial. Students have boat and have it on Jiand for the Sheriff's been attending school in one of the most unsafe buildings in the state of Colorado. New and Department to use. updated textbooks were badly needed, continuity and retaining staff was critical, profes Anyone who is interested in attending sional development was/is necessary and strong leadership was needed as it is the key to future SAR meetings is more than wel bringing about positive change. come. Please contact us at 719-672-0673 Ms Cortez stated that a new school building is only window dressing. The learning that for meeting schedules, as well as for takes place inside is what makes a school. There are still many changes to be made, but pledging donations. If you wish to help the changes that have taken place, take up to five years in larger districts. Research shows with this important task, our address is : that after three years a paradigm shift happens that builds on leadership, cohesive teams, informed decision-making and a stronger focus on the student. In the fifth year, develop Costilla County Sheriff's Office ment of programs and curriculum should be completed and by the end of the seventh year P. 0. Box 6, San Luis, CO 81152 full implementation should have occurred. There are still changes that need to take place, one of them being instruction of the Spanish language, PK-6, which should begin in the 2008-09 school year. Nielsen Library pre The district has adopted a database program so that teachers have access to student prog ress and can plan instruction accordingly. Some programs cannot go into implementation pares space for In until the new school building is constructed. The old building does not have the infrastruc ture to have a full technology program or a green house for the agricultural program or formation Commons the science labs for the chemistry or biology classes or the equipment for the vocational industrial maintenance program. The district has a skeleton staff in all areas. "Even so," Ms Relax back in a comfy chair a hot Cortez stated, ''those who are committed to children have worked very hard." espresso by your side, open up a laptop Ms Cortez stated that she was able to function quite successfully, originally. Many reforms and begin your group study session - that were instituted. Into the third year of school district reform, the Elementary school PK-6 is the near future for Adams State College has experienced many positive changes. The Principal and her staff have worked very hard students using the Nielsen Library. at meeting the goals set forth in the School Improvement Plan and the Title I School wide According to Dianne Machado, director Plan; aligned to the districts mission statements. With the help of a Colorado Reading First of the library, she and Brooke Andrade, and.the Title I Part A grants, they have implemented a literacy program. Teachers have instruction/reference librarian, and Paul been through extensive training in literacy, teaching strategies and curriculum restructuring. Mascarenas, reference librarian, have They have aligned all content area curriculum to meet state standards. They have developed talked about this idea for a couple of a school-wide behavior management plan and discipline codes for all children which were years. ' 4Now we have the room,U Mach implemented by all teachers. The principal spent more time in classrooms doing progress ado said. monitoring and assisting teachers where her assistance was needed, rather than in disciplin The space for the Information Commons ing children. The vertical teams worked effectively making informed decisions in the best was made available by the de-accession interest of children. Parents where invited, not just in cases of misbehavior, but,to assist in ing the library's collection of government the classroom and throughout the school. The Title I program was instituted and worked ef documents. Over the last week the library fectively; the elementary principal communicated and facilitated changes within the entire staff and student employees have been school towards positive outcomes and in compliance. In April, after completing teacher preparing for the new space and services, evaluations, there was only one non-renewal which meant that continuity would remain for moving out shelves of documents to make another year at the elementary. The board decided not to renew the second grade teacher room. who was recommended for renewal by the principal. All departments of government create The Title I Coordinator was able to bring the Title I programs into compliance with the publications. Since the year 2000, when State Department. She assisted in implementing the teacher professional growth plans and the government passed the paper reduce provided teachers with information on training and workshops. Teachers requested profes act, the documents have been published sional leave to attend training based on their goals. She worked with principals on imple on-line. Andrade said the government menting the school wide plans and assisted them with curriculum and materials for the Title has been digitizing their archive. "It just I classrooms. She worked very closely with the Superintendent in developing and imple makes sense to remove the olq hard-cop menting the goals and objectives within the consolidated grants. She received an A+ rating ies and open up space." on her work at the end of the third year from the State Department. See LIBRARY page 3 - La Si e r r a, San Lu is , Co Io rad o. July 11, 2008 3 EL RITO from page 1 - Intro to grant Costi Ila BOCC Sierra. Access was not issued to los extenciones, the areas surrounding El writing course Meeting Of Rito. The judge will sign the order of those offered at July 1st 2008 properties certified and send the Hills and LRC copies of those people grant Adams State this by Maria C. Martinez ed access. The Costilla BOCC met on Tuesday, July Many others are awaiting rulings summer 8, 2008. from the courts whether they will be Ted Lindtveit, from CTSI, presented a "Loss granted the same rights, including the Learn grant writing techniques during Analysis." CTSI is a ''non-profit insurance Town of San Luis. According to Shir a two day workshop at Adams State Col pool." He told the commissioners th!t Costilla ley Romero, LRC President, the San lege on July 28 and July 29. The one-credit County has a good history, standing alone in Luis Valley Title Co., Dave and Yolan course will provide hands-on information the casualty and property pool. They have had da Duncan did not show up to the hear about how to write grants. extremely low losses in the last five years. ing, "therefore, the report for the Town Siudents will learn how to do research on Costilla County Sheriff Gilbert Martinez of San Luis was not certified, expand foundations, how to approach foundations and Deputy J. Chavez appeared to report on ing this long drawn out process even with ideas, and the nuts and bolts of writing the House Bill 08-1010 traffic fine increase further." a grant - the proposal summary, the intro mandated by the State of Colorado. They During the status hearing in San Luis duction, the problem statement, the program presented a proposal to increase traffic fines Belinda Padilla Payne in June, former Costilla County Sher goals and objectives, the evaluation, future in Costilla County. They stated that there are 7 /13/19 - 1 /12/98 iff, Billy Maestas addressed the court funding strategies, the budget and the ap many high speeders on Highway 160 and pro tFeliz cumpleanos, Mama! questioning when his property in Los pendices. posed to raise the surcharge from $20 to $3 5. Fuertes would be included for access The workshop will be held from 8 a.m. Speeding fines would be increased by $25, ex "There is a legend that says that since God could not be physically present amongst all rights. Judge Perricone deferred the until 5 p.m. Monday, July 28 and from 8 cept that the speeding fine for going 25 miles question to Yolanda Duncan, who an His people at all times, he created Mothers to a.m. until 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29 in ES per hour and over would be increased by $50. take His place." swered she would have all the remain 338. Course instructor is Dr. Grace Young, All other violations would be increased by Mamacita Querida, ing properties including San Luis ready professor of sociology. To register contact $15. The proposal was tabled until the Model Cada afto tratamos de buscar alguna for the July 3rd hearing in Denver. 719-587-7306 or drop by the Student Union Traffic Code is adopted by reference, and pub manera de expresar el agradecimiento "The Land Rights Council legal team Building. lished. que sentimos, por babe.rte tenido como nues was very disappointed that the Dun LIBRARY from page 2 - Vivian Gallegos, Costilla County Health tra madre, pero no existen suficientes palabras cans did not have the properties ready Nurse, presented a contract for BOCC ap en el mm1do para expresar cuanto amor senti mos en nuestros corazones por ti. for certification, because they do not "We are keeping the documents faculty proval and signature, for the Early Periodic want to extend this process for another Diagnostic Treatment outreach program, for No podria haber m1a bendici6n mas preciosa and library staff believed necessary to re gue tu arnor. year", stated Ms. Otero-Romero. persons 0-21 years of age. The program is tain," Machado said. Fuisteis para nostros un gran regalo, de el "There are other people such as the for Medicaid services provided in Costilla and According to Andrade, the Information buen Seftor, W1 lucero tan brillante que ilumi residents of Old San Acacio, who are Commons will become a learning space Conejos counties. The contract was approved. na nuestras sendas como una guia constante. not mentioned in the legal documents", with student access, reference service Denise Valdez, employee of the Costilla Llenasteis nuestras vidas con alegria, cariffo said Jeff Goldstein, lead attorney for and an abundance of technical services County Assessor presented abatements for y mucho amor. the Land Rights Council, "they can in various formats, to "increase learning BOCC consideration. The matter was taken La vida nos ha guardado corno lindos tesoros, come forward any time they want to outside of the classroom.,, under advisement until such time as the BOCC memorias de ti que jamas se borraran ... me morias de momentos que hemos compartido. seek access · and use." Ms. Romero The Information Commons will include meets with the County Assessor. added, "Judge Perricone stated that for Bonnie Sanchez and David Pacheco came Esas memorias son para nosotros, aliento four desktops with a variety of programs Y luz ... una inspiraci6n en nuestras vidas. those in Chama Canyon the "doors are including the Adobe Creative Suites, Ad before the BOCC to protest the fact that grav not shut", the LRC will continue work Mom, no one has to tell us how lucky we are ams State Associated Students and Fac el is being provided to some people free of to have had you our Mother, because we ing to have those areas looked at in the as ulty members can check out laptops to charge. They stated that there are programs in have known for a long time. future." use in the commons and Jazzman's Cafe place through social services and they them When we think back over the years and During the court hearing, the Hills, will sell concessions including espresso selves have been contracted by Costilla Coun remember all the special things you did present owners of the Taylor Ranch, drinks. ty, at times to provide that service. Mr. San for us, we realize that you were not only a petitionod the Courts to rule that the re Mascarenas researched the latest soft chez stated that the practice is illegal and that wonderful Mom - you were also a unique woman who maining property owners be served by ware programs to include on the comput since he is in the gravel hauling business, free "notice of publication", but the Judge delivery by the county means he doesn't get taught us so much about life and love and ers available and the library staff chose giving. Perricone ruled that each individual be comfortable chairs for the commons. that income. Both men stated that the present personally served. Also, an additional Those are lessons we will never forget. "Students, faculty, and staff can use BOCC have tried to change the practice and Your love and guidance gave us strength. 20 individuals besides the original 211 up-to-date technology in a comfortable they are grateful for their efforts to date. Because of you, we have been able to see people were denied access to La Sierra, setting," Andrade said. "The Information At 11 :30 a. m. the BOCC went into executive the good in people and understand what re 54 notices have been returned, and 27 Commons is different from a traditional session to discuss transportation contracts ally matters in life. are claimed to have no address. As the computer lab. It will be set up for indi and open records. You showed us how to stand on our own legal process moves forward, the le viduals or groups to study in comfort." The agenda listed the following persons in the world, and for that we will always be grateful. gal team continues to determine which The Information Commons will be lo who were to appear for the afternoon ses land owners received notice in Taylor's sion: So,many things that have added to our cated on the second floor of the Nielsen happiness have been gifts from you. Torrens action in 1960. Library. The remodeling was made pos Patrick Allaart and Candace Ellis with an The LRC is hosting legal seminars Thank you for your kind and gentle ways, sible through the new capital fee re intergovernmental agreement between the your understanding, for all your warmth for those denied access, and so far 20 c·ently passed by Adams State students. Town of San Luis and Costil1a County. and caring, and for every sacrifice ... You people are challenging their "notice of Nielsen Library hours are 8 a.m. until Judy Burrell with Ventero Open Press are such an inspiration. denial". Hearings are scheduled for 11 a.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 8 Report. Thank you, Mom, for all you did for us. the weeks of July 2 lnd and 28th in San a.m. until 5 p.m. Fridays, IO a.m. until Weylen Vigil, Resolution Verification We love you. Happy Birthday! Luis. The Court did not set a date for 6 p.m. Saturdays and 1p.m. until 11 p.m. Renewal of liquor license for Pester Con amor, the next status hearing. Sundays. The library is closed for major Marketing. Beverly, Dale, Earl, Pat Jr. and Thomas holidays and shortens hours during col The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p. m. lege breaks. 4 July 11, 2008 I: Sierra, San Luis, Colorado NEW DIRECTION from page 2 - In conclusion, Ms Cortez feels that "San Luis politics" finally became visible, after certain people tried to undermine her authority and her work. Resistance to change became the pri Through much resistance from the High School principal and the language arts teacher ority. Politics has kept Centennial from moving forward for many years, and it looks like the superintedent was finally able to institute the Title I classroom at the High School, this is "politics as usual." The resistance to change brought out some of the most negative with the help of the Title I teacher. She brought forth the positive behavior systems and behavior and vicious gossip and rumors that Ms Cortez has ever experienced, she said. worked with teachers on bullying prevention strategies. She supervised and assisted the It seems that the Board has lost sight of the positive changes that were being accom parent liaison in implementing the Parent Involvement Initiative. The Liaison worked plished. They chose to listen to a handful of nay sayers, instead of the people who were closely with the Parent Coalition and brought in a Los Padres program to help fathers in trying to make them see that the district was going in the direction that they themselves getting involved in the education of their children. They organized the parent trainings wanted! and communicated with parents on all aspects of school involvement and responsibilities. And who loses? Centennial students.as usual. The Liaison assisted all school personnel in making contacts with pareI1ts regarding their children. With the funds from an At-Risk, Expelled Youth grant, the district instituted a CASA Adams State College student START program in collaboration with SLV Mental Health. The program offered students ways in which to interact positively with one another. Provided them with skills in devel places in Colorado State Fair oping healthy relationships, established support groups with young students and took them through conflict resolution and making informed decisions in relationships and social behaviors. They provided after school activities where children learned how to get along Fiesta Queen and work together towards a common goal. Also, in coll~boration with Mental Health, the district provided students with anger management skills, and identifying and understand ALAMOSA (July 7) - Adams State Col ing mental health issues that inhibit learning and positive outcomes. This was facilitated lege student, Sabrina Garci~ was chosen through the mental health counselor. second attendant during the 2008 Colorado Ms Cortez said that he athletic program at Centennial was on probation up until last State Fair Fiesta Queen pageant held the year. The new athletic director was able to get Centennial off probation. Athletic teams weekend of June 14. "My heart was beat were successful due to their own efforts, but also due to the caring and diligence of the ing so fast," she said. "I didn't expect them coaches and the athletic director. The teams got new uniforms with money that was raised to call my name." by the coaches and athletic director, balls and equipment were purchased. For the talent portion of the pageant, Gar The accomplishments mentioned above happened through the facilitation, support and cia sang "Will you still love me tomorrow." approval of the superintendent, in this case, Ms Cortez. Centennial School District is She said, throughout the summer, she will not privileged to Human Resource staff, Curriculum specialists, secretarial staff for each be busy on weekends appearing in parades administrator or pi:ofessionally trained bookkeeping and support staff. In spite of these as the Fiesta Queen attendant. She just com short comings, Ms Cortez managed to take the district out of a major budget crisis and still pleted her freshman year at Adams State. purchase new text books for many of the classrooms. The superintendent mentored and Upon entering college, Garcia declared a empowered administrators to make decisions and monitor their respective budget. Each theater major. was given the responsibility to make sure there were no over budget expenditures and they Last spring, she was cast as a lead char were to work closely with the bookkeeper if they found errors in their budgets and assisted acter in "Love Talker," by Deborah Pryor, with the corrections. The budget would have oversight not just by the superintendent and directed by Elizabeth Wellman, May 2008 the board treasurer but by all administration as is done in all other districts across the theater graduate. "Sabrina is absolutely one country. of the fr h mo t exci ing peo 1 I've The superintendent attended monthly BOCES meetings where she was elected Chair met at Adams State," Wellman said. "She person of the Superintendents Advisory Council, by her colleagues. She brought in the is fearless, energetic and completely com Expelled Youth Grant in collaboration with mental health. She was building bridges with mitted to excellence. Very few people ex the teachers associations, parents, community and Valley school districts. She was lifting hibit the kind of sincerity and humility I morale of faculty and staff, holding administration accountable in implementing the state have seen in her. During the production, I mandates on accreditation and making sure administration, faculty and staff were acquir noticed such an eagerness and hunger for Sabrina Garcia ing the necessary training and resources to accomplish the mission statements. new knowledge. Every night of rehearsal, The State Department of Education gained a new resllect for Centennial when they she was like a new creature, completely Besides working over 20 hours a week, shared the proposed new reform initiatives and vision. The committee that came together committed to that moment. She has fervor Garcia is taking summer courses and was to run the campaign for the bond and the building design also worked very hard to ac about her, a passion." the house manager for the summer chil complish a task no one really believed would happen. With the leadership of the super After a discussion with Dr. Stephen dren's theater performances in Alamosa. intendent the state approved the capital construction grant and the voters passed a bond Roberds, associate professor of govern Dr. John Taylor, professor of theater, had to accomplish the building of a new school. Centennial received statewide recognition ment, Garcia added political science as a Garcia in class. "Sabrina is a true burst of for passing a bond to build a green school with a new agricultural program that involves second major. "I have always had an inter energy in the classroom. Her laughter is members of the community. est in politics and how it affects the world," infectious and her abilities are remarkable. Ms Cortez stated that preparation of the paper work and communications with the bond she said. "I want to understand politics in Our theatre audiences should expect to see attorneys for the sale of the bonds and setting up the new bank accounts was tremendous depth." wonderful performances from her as she work and became overwhelming, for those who are not apt to do what they are told. The Garcia is a first-generation college stu continues in our program." bookkeeper, the past administrative assistant and the superintendent completed the task. dent who says she was "so happy" when In the course of a conversation with Gar The interviewing and hiring of the owners representative and the contract managers was her parents let her begin her first job, at a ci~ she speaks of her younger brother and also a busy time. The work within the district has been immense and would not have been Halloween store in the Flat Iron Cros ing sister, her mom and step-dad, aunts, uncles accomplished without the superintendent. These things don't get done by themselves. The Mall. Since then she has worked at a Dairy and grandmother; and openly admits to superintendent spent many, many hours in meetings with the architects, the design com Queen, Alliance Data, and is currently her dark side. "While I was in high school, mittee, and the board in work sessions and special board meetings, and still managed to working at Adams State's Welcome Cen I begged my mom for hot pink-and-black . keep the district moving forward within the old building. ter. "My career plans, after college, are Vans with skulls and cross bones," Garcia The maintenance department worked extremely hard, trying to keep a building from fall not certain yet, but I do know that I want said. "I wore them everyday." Since her ing in all around students and staff, to keeping the air quality as safe as possible under the to do something that gives back to the freshman year, Garcia said she has "grown." current circumstances, digging up frozen water pipes and backed up sewer lines, Ms Cortez community." She attributes part of her personal growth to stated, they went above and beyond their call of regular duties. Eric Carpio, director of admissions, her the theater department. "I love my the The cooking staff have maintained a sanitized kitchen and passed state inspections every is her supervisor. "We're very lucky to ater professors," she said. "I have learned a year, and were able to keep up with the food service demands made on a weekly basis and have Sabrina as a student employee in lot about myself because of them." still made tpe changes asked of them in spite of the limited budget and working conditions. the Welcome Center," he said. "Students A graduate of Broomfield High School, The Special Education program make incredible strides in updating all the students files and staff find Sabrina fun to be around, Garcia's is from Thornton, Colo. She said and aligning them with the new IDEA laws. The focus on instruction for the students on and her energy and positive attitude are she didn't think she would find a "family" IEP's leaned more towards their disability. The special ed teacher worked closely with contagious. I'm extremely proud of what here. Quite the opposite has happened as regular classroom teachers in providing them with the accommodations for students on Sabrina has accomplished during her she has made close relationships with fellow IEP's to participate more integrated in the regular classroom. short time at Adams State. Sabrina's a students. "I share so many stories of col The academic counselor inspired students to take courses that would challenge them and great example of what's possible when a lege when I am back home with my friends lead them towards further education and life long learning. She cleaned up the student tran student is willing to work hard and fully and family, they say it 'sounds good,"' she scripts which took time and diligence. Ms Cortez said she will be missed . emb~ the college experience." said. "I really love it here, to put it plain and simple." La Sierra, San Lu is , Co Io rad o July 11, 2008 5 Announcements/Classifieds/Personals ot1ce INVITATION TO BID Public Notice County Offices - area code (719) July 7th, 2008 Notice is hereby given that the Costilla Separate sealed BIDS for the Notice is hereby given that the Costilla Sheriff - 672-9230 or 0673 - County Planning Commission has scheduled County Planning Commission will hold a construction of the San Luis Main Public Hearing for Tuesday July 15, 2008 @ For police services dial 911 or 719-6 72- Street Improvement, Phase II (Proj a Public Hearing for Tuesday July 15, 2008 3302 @4:30 PM at the Costilla County Board of 4:30 PM at the Costilla County Commission ect STE Ml 71-002, 15098) will ers Meeting Room, 352 Main St. San Luis, County Commissioners - 672-3372 be received by Town of San Luis, County Commissioners meeting Room, 352 Main St. San Luis, CO 81152. co 81152. Assessor - 672-3642 408 Main Street, P.O. Box 659, San The purpose of the Public Hearing is to Clerk & Recorder - 672-3301 Luis, C~lorado, 81152, until 2 P.M. This Public Hearing is a continuation of the following: consider the following: Treasurer - 672-3342 on July 31th, 2008 and then at said Costilla County Planning Commission will be office, 408 Main Street, publicly Melby Ranch Properties, LLC is proposing · County Health Nurse - 672-3332 to subdivide 63 .4 acres in 19 lots called Lake discussing a temporary moratorium on Land Social Services- 672-4131 opened and read aloud. Use Developments. Sanchez Estates and the Sketch Plan is sched Public Library - 672-3309 Project shall consist of the instal The full details of this application are avail lation of approximately 2,700 lineal uled for review. Lake Sanchez Estates is locat Town of San Luis Police Department, ed in Section 35, Township 2 North, Range 72 able for public inspection at the Planning & feet of curb, gutter and five-foot Zoning Department, 400 Gasper St., San Luis, 408 Main. 672-3210, or 589-5807 dis wide sidewalk where none has previ West, 6th Principal Meridian, Costilla Estates patch Survey, Costilla County, Colorado. CO 81152, during regular office hours. For ously existed, such as was installed The full details of these applications are more information, please call 719-672-9109. Area U.S. Post Office Telephone in the downtown area of San Luis available for public inspection at the Planning Numbers four years ago. Also included will & Zoning Department, 400 Gasper St., San Public Notice San Luis Post Office - 672-3968 be four catch basins to storm drain Luis, CO 81152, during regular office hours. Blanca - 379-3654 age piping to the Rito Seco. The bid For more information, please call 719-672- Chama - 672- 3123 is divided into a base bid with sev Notice is hereby given that the Costilla 9109. Fort Garland - 379-3481 eral alternatives that will be awarded County Planning Commission will hold a Pub Jaroso - 672-4269 as available funding allows. ot1ce lic Hearing for Tuesday July 15, 2008 @ 4:30 The Underutilized Disadvantaged PM at the Costilla County Board of County Business Enterprise (UDBE) Goal Commissioners meeting Room, 352 Main St.. for this project is 14%. The Town of San Luis, Planning and Zon San Luis, CO 81152. Thursay Night Bar - Talk With Davis-Bacon Wages are required ing Committee meets the first and third This Public Hearing is for the continuation A Lawyer Free for this -Project. Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p. m. at of the following: A contractor who wishes to submit the San Luis Town Hall, 408 Main Street. KCC, Inc. ~s requesting a Rezoning from Agriculture to Rural Residential of3,239.5 Second Thursday of the Month a bid for a public project is required The Public is welcome, and encouraged Location: First United Methodist to file a prequalification applica- to attend acres into 40 acre parcels located in Section tion with the CDOT Contracts and 36, Township 31 S, Range 74 W, Section 31, Church, 2005 Mullins Ave, Alamosa, Market Analysis Branch Manager 32 and that part of Section 33, Lying West of CO. 81101 (Corner of Mullins and or designee. Any new application or the right of way of the San Luis Southern Rail Murphy). renewal application must be submit way. Township 31 S, Range 73 W, Section 6 Time: 5:00 to 7:00 P. M. ted npt le s than seventeen calendar and the Nl/2 Section 5, Township 32 S, Range The San Luis Valley Bar Association days prior to the opening of any bid 73 W, 6th Principal Meridian, CostiJla County, Pro Bono Project is sponsoring Thurs for projects on which the contrac Colorado. The full detaiJs of these applications are day Night Bar. second Thursday of tor desires to submit a bid. Bidders each month, attorneys will be avail- , seeking to be prequalified should available for public ·inspection at the Planning & Zoning Department, 400 Gasper St., San able to give brief-15 minute- consul refer to tpe "Rules for Prequalifica tations on civil legal questions (such tion, Debarment, Bidding and Work One Stop Pizza Menu Luis, CO 81152, durin re ular office hours. as divorce, custody, landlord/tenant, on Colorado Department of Trans portation Road, Highway and Bridge debts, consumer problems, etc.). The Public Projects" available at the attorneys cannot discuss any crimi following link: I.rge 011~...... '"""""$12.99 nal or traffic problems. Bring any court papers, leases, letters, receipts, http://www.dot.state.co. us/Bidding/ Soldier reception . Friends of the Fort index.httn. or other documents. Open to all Se lledimaO..~ ...... S9.99 Garland Museum will hold their business nior Citizens, and people to meet low Prequalification questions may be meeting July 15, 2008 from 6:00- 6:30 directed to 303.757.9006 and a income guidelines.First come first Lage Comllo ...... $14.99 p.m.. A program will follow. We hope prequalification form may be re served basis .. to have lots of information and special quested at 303.757.9354. ledilm Comllo...... $12.99 The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS guests who are willing to share their fam ily histories with the "Friends". Call 719 may be examined at the following LugeC..Deu...... "..$15. locations: 379 -3262 or 719 379-3512 for further Open AA Meeting Davis Engineering Service, information. Wednesday's at 6:00 pm at Cafe Rosa C.U,Delm; ...... -111.1 Inc. ~ ~ Mystica, 405 Main St., San Luis, CO 1314 11th Street VegiadDPim...... ~WactSUO) Alamosa, Colorado 81101 . SUBSCRIBE TO LA SIERRA TODAY Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at ENCLOSED IS PAYMENT FOR A ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION the office of Davis Engineering Ser (118:00; out-of-state: S22.00) (Buy a gift subscription - vice, Inc. located at 1314 11th Street, (for a non-subscriber) and get 12 issues free) P. 0. Box 1840, Alamosa, Colorado 81101, upon payment of$75.00 for each set. No refund will be made for NAME returned copies. Davis Engineering Services, Inc. contact phone number ADDRESS is (719) 589-3004, Ext. 115 (Curtis Cook). A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on July 22th, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. at San Luis Town Hall at intersection of Hwy l 59 and 142. 2-4243 Send to: LA SIERRA - P.O. BOX 591 - SAN LUIS, CO, 81152 6 July 11, 2008 La Si e r r a, San Lu i s , Co Io rad o VI. ATTORNEY REPORT Town of San Luis . Attorney Matt Hobbs states discusses the contract with the Animal Shelter. Board Member Mike Gomez states that be prefers the $150.00 per month. Minutes Of Regular B~ard Of Trustees VII. MAYORANDTRUSTEES REPORT VIII. NEW BUSINESS Meeting June 10th, 2008 IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION IX. OLD BUSINESS CALL TO ORDER at 6:30 P.M. in the Town Hall. Board Member Earl Valdez discusses the vending area in front of I. ROLL CALL: the Nursing Center. The Board is looking at making some rules as to access Board Of Trustees: to the area. Christopher Rodriguez, Mayor, Present A discussion continues about the problems of setting up the Town trash business. It is Earl Valdez, Purchasing Agent, Present decided to invite Water and Sanitation and Grs Trash to the next meeting. Rose Mendoza-Green, Finance Officer, Present The Board then expresses their wishes that all horses be removed from Town and all old Theresa Maes, Personnel Director, Present buildings be taken down. Denise Valdez Absent Board Member Earl Valdez then discusses the bank program for re-habilitating homes Michael Gomez, Mayor Pro Tern & Maintenance Supervisor, Present through low-cost loans. Melissa Vigil, Present X. ADJOURNMENT Attorney Matthew Hobbs, Present Motion by Board Member Mike Gomez, second by Board Member Melissa Vigil to (5) Board Member Present, Quorum Established. adjourn the meeting) all in favor, Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned@ 8:03 PM. II. CONSENSUS APPROVAL Consensus to approve the agenda as presented. Prepared by: Consensus to approve the Minutes as presented. Motion by Board Member Board Member Mike Gomez, second by Board Member Rose Paul A. Butz Mendoza Green, to approve the minutes of Regular Board meeting held May 13th, 2008 ATTEST: as presented, all in favor, Motion Carried. III. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATIONS No Audience communication. IV. STAFF REPORTS Christopher Rodriguez, Mayor A. Maintenance - Eleanor Sanchez reports that the fuel had been broken into. The Board suggested putting Paul A. Butz, Town Clerk a gate around the tanks, putting up a new security light, putting a security c~era on the premises and limiting the amount of fuel at 125 gallons. Maintenance _put three locks on the main gate, one for us, one for Greg and one for water and Sanitation. We also replaced the security light and put heavy chains and locks. Farm Bill Offers Boost to 1 A letter was also sent to Water and Sanitation insisting that the gate be closed. The Town Clerk also states that the shop has been cl~aned out and the small equipment is being repaired at Mr. LaVoie to be sold. Beginning Farmer Program Board Member Earl Valdez brings up the issue of the manhole covers. Board Member Mike Gomez suggests to apply patch. LAKEWOOD, Colo. ·-According to the Colorado Agricultural Development Authority B. Police Reports (CADA), the recently approved Farm Bill has two significant provisions that will enhance Police Chief Greg Brown reports that things are picking up. He also reports that he their Beginning Farmer Progrmp. . has pressure cleaned the Bobcat real well. "These are changes that we have been working towards for many years and are neces He also states that he will be enforcing a curfew down at the end of Pedro Street. sary for the Beginning Farmer Program to help more people begin an agricultural career in Police Chief Brown also discusses the contract with the Animal Shelter. A discus sion continues concerning the $150 I month and the $10/ day. our state/' said Ron Lambden, CADA Chairman. The decision by the Board was inconclusive concerning the $150/month or the $10/ The Beginrung Farmer Program helps provide low-interest loans through public financ day. ing. Farm Bill changes to the program include: C. Town Clerk - Paul A. Butz CAD~s bonding limit increases from $250,000 to $450,000 for each beginning farmer. Town Clerk reports the bids received on the PHH project. He reports to the These funds can be used to assist beginning farmers purchase land, equipment and breed Board that they need to make a decision on where to cut the project to fit the budg ing livestock. This new amount will also be indexed to inflation and is subject to increase et. The Board decided that the sidewalk and curb and gutter from 9th to the school will be eliminated for now, and.that the east side of the highway sill be the base bid, starting in 2009. with the west side bid as alternates by block. The new bill also eliminates the dollar limitation on owned farmland and only uses the Later that week, the Town Clerk went to see Davis Engineering and was informed acreage restriction of 30 percent of the median county farm size to determine eligibility. at that time that COOT was requiring a new bid. Davis Engineering was in the proc For more information on the Beginning Farmer Program, visit www.coloradoagriculture. ess of revising the bid package. The Town is expecting to advertise for bids the first com or call (303) 815-9543. of July. When the new bids come in, the Town Clerk can determine what can be done and what will be needed to complete the project and apply for a new grant. Passage of Farm Bill Opens New Randy Pijoan was requesting $1,200 to begin on the banners. The Town Clerk also expressed his concerns to Randy that the Town wanted to see some production before any more funds were disbursed from the Town. Chapter of Opportunity Motion by Board Member Board Member Earl Valdez, second by Board Member Rose Mendoza Green, to approve payment of $1200.00 to Randy Pijoan, as present WASHINGTON, DC -- The passage of the 2008 Farm Bill earlier this ed, alJ in favor, Motion Carried. month, opened a new chapter of opportunity for rural Colorado and rural The discussion carries on about selling off all surplus equipment and putting that towards the purchase of the new maintenance truck, street sweeper and a new bucket America. As a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Senator for the Kubota. Salazar played a key role in writing the Fann Bill, which makes much Board Member Earl Valdez wants to have all equipment moved back to the shop. needed investments in rural communities a~ross Colorado and the United He also states that if we have water down at the shop we need to buy our own pQ.wer washer. There is no water source at the shop. States; helps deliver safe and healthy food to family dinner tables; provides Board Member Theresa Maes questions if the money from the Visitor Center would fresh fruits and vegetables to kids at school; improves the stewardship of help towards the Christmas Lights. She also suggests having the ladies come to the America's land and water; and helps reduce our dependence on foreign oil. Visitor Center on weekends. Marcella has been coming in ,on Sundays. V. PLANNING AND ZONING Last week, Senator Salazar traveled to communities across Colorado to Pat Allar'd delivered their final design for the Senior Center. Board Member Earl outline specific provisions in the bill and discuss how they will benefit Valdez requests a change in the additional 20,000 sq. ft. requested by the senior Colorado's fanners, ranchers, and rural communities. center. La Sierra, San Luis, Colorado July 11, 2008 7 4th Annual Memorial Bike Run Through The SLV (Highway Of Legends) In Loving Memory Of Raynell Gallegos Join Action 22 for an evening of breathtaking views of the Arkansas River, a Gorge-ous sunset, delicious food, lively music and, best of all, fun with friends To be held on July 19, 2008 old and new. Bring your family to enjoy Royal Gorge Park's wonders! Get to know Meet At The San Francisco Church, better your neighbors from across Colorado's 22 southern counties, and share your San Francisco, Co At 8:30 A. M. views with state and federal officials and candidates in a friendly, relaxed setting! Barbeque To Follow Enjoy music, dancing, a tasty BBQ dinner, a cash bar, silent auction and network ing under the stars at the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park's "Juniper Junction." For More Information Or To Order Your Bike Rallly T-shirt Or DATE: Saturday, July 19, 2008 Sweater, Please Call Pat Or Lorraine Gallegos At 719-672-3912 TIME: 7-10 p.m. Proceeds To Go To Cancer Victims In The S.L. V. PLACE: ' Juniper Junction" Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, Canon City $25 adults $10 children 12 and under Nebraska Firm Expands Recall of Beef Price includes gate entry. Tickets may be purchased from Action 22 Board mem bers in each county area, on-line using Pay Pal www.action22.org calling Action Products Due to Possible E. Coli 0157:H7 22 1.888.799.1799 or at the door. Contamination Canon City Lodging: Canon City Visitor Jnformation DENVER-The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's Consumer Democrats Throw _Open Doors Protection Division Thursday announced that Nebraska Be~f in Omaha, Neb., is expanding its June 30 recall to include approximately 5.3 million pounds of ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E.coli 0157:H7. The beef products were produced between Of Convention, May 16 and June 26. The products subject to recall were further processed into ground beef Obama To Accept Presidential Nomination On at other firms, and likely will not have the establishment number listed on product packaging made available for purchase by consumers. Closing Night Of 2008 Democratic National Conven Patricia Kloeker, acting director for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environ tion In Front Of A Crowd Of More Than 75,000 ment's Consumer Protection Division, said, "Because of the amount of the product recalled and the lack of an establishment identification number, the product is difficult to track and DENVER - Breaking the mold of traditional political Conventions, the Democratic may be in Colorado. We are advising all consumers to safely prepare their raw meat and eat ground beef or ground beef patties only if they have been cooked to a safe internal tempera National Convention Committee (DNCC) today announced that Senator Barack ture of 160° F. The only way to be sure ground beef is cooked to a high enough temperature to Obama will accept the Democratic nomination for President of the United States at kill hannful bacteria is to use a thermometer to measure the internal temperature." Denver's INVESCO Field at Mile High. INVESCO Field can accommodate more than She said E. coli 0157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacteria that can cause bloody diarrhea and 75,000 people and will be the site of the 2008 Democratic Convention's final day of dehydration. The very young, seniors and people with compromised immune systems are the programming on Thursday, August 28, 2008. most susceptible to foodbprne illness. "Anyone who suspects they consumed the products~and "The Democratic Party is nominating a true change candidate this August, and it is is experiencing intestinal illness should contact his or her health care provider," said Kloeker. only fitting that we make some big changes in how we put on the Convention," said The problem was discovered through an investigation into 40 illnesses reported in Michigan Governor Howard Dean, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC). (21) and Ohio (19). While the investigation is ongoing, Nebraska Beefis recalling the prod "Senator Obama's candidacy has generated an enormous amount of excitement and ucts based on a preliminary analysis of epidemiological data. There have been no reported interest, not only in the Democratic Party but also in the 2008 Convention. By bringing cases of illness in Colorado associated with this recall. Consumers with questions about the the last night of the Convention out to the people, we will be able to showcase Barack recall should contact the company's Vice President ofAdministration James Timmerman at 402-733-0456. Media with questions about the recall should contact company representative Obama's positive, people-centered vision for our country in a big way." William Lamson at 402-397-7300. 'Barack Obama's campaign for change has inspired millions of Americans and brought people into the political process who might never have been involved," said Convention Co-Chair Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius. "This change in the Con Coaltion Calls for Presidential vention program will allow thousands of first-time participants a chance to take part. I can't think of a better Convention finale for our nominee who has made reaching out to voters a hallmark of his campaign." Action on Rising Energy Prices 'When we said we wanted to 'bring down the walls,' open up this Convention like never before and truly speak to the American people, we meant it," said Leah D. WASHINGTON (July 3, 2008) - National Farmers Union joined a broad coali Daughtry, CEO of the DNCC. "On August 28, we will offer grassroots Democrats, tion of organizations today calling on President Bush to address the subject of who have turned out in record numbers this year, the opportunity to witness history excessive energy speculation at the 08 conference. shoulder to shoulder with thousands of Americans standing up for the change our In a letter to the president the groups said that swift action by G8 governments country desperately needs." and leaders is necessary to stem the cost increases -in energy threatening the stabil ity of global energy markets. The G8 Summit will be held in Japan July 7-9. ' Senator Obama and the DNCC have truly brought the community into the Conven "Sky-high energy prices are being driven, in part, by speculators in the market," tion," said Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, Jr. "This decision will enable thousands of NFU President Tom Buis said. "America's farmers and ranchers have been blamed residents from Colorado, the Rocky Mountain West and across the nation to witness for rising food costs when, if you loo~ at the facts, the real culprit is energy. It is history first hand. What a way to fire up our grassroots activists as we head into the fall no wonder food prices have gone up given the increases in crude oil prices." campaign.', The groups signing on to the letter represent not just agricultural producers, but Primetime Convention activities Monday, August 25 through Wednesday, August trucking, airline, automotive, energy and oil marketing and renewable fuel organi 27 will continue to be held at the Pepsi Center. The final day of the Convention on zations across the country. While they represent varied interests, all are affected by Thursday, August 28, including the nomination acceptance speech of Senator Barack energy prices and believe something must be done about excessive speculation in Obama, will be held at INVESCO Field at Mile High, also located in downtown Den energy markets. ver. Daytime Convention events, including meetings of the Democratic caucuses and The letter specifically urges the president to do the following: councils will continue to be held at the Colorado Convention Center. Raise the issue of speculation and global commodities at the G8 summit; The DNCC announced today that a special block of "Community,, credentials will Require the Commodities Futures Trading Coming (CFTC) to address speculation be reserved for Colorado residents for Thursday night's program at INVESCO Field. issues in the U.S. energy markets through better regulatory oversight and enforce Details about how to sign up and receive a "Community Credential,, for the last night ment; and of the Convention will be released in the coming weeks. Sign into law legislation that increases CFTC regulatory authority and closes the "This is the type of Convention people will want to experience together with family, "Enron", "Foreign Markets," and "Swaps Trading" loopholes. friends and neighbors, and we hope this move enables thousands of Americans to come "This broad coalition sends a loud message that Americans need relief from high together, experience history and put Senator Obama on the path to victory in Novem energy prices; not just to be able to fuel their cars and feed their families, but heat ber," Daughtry added. their homes this winter," Buis said. . r .s July 11, 2Q08 La Sierra, San Luis, Colorado 1. JUAN ANTONIO BACA was born about 1819 in NM. He died on 4 Jan 1899 in SAN LUIS, CO. JUAN married MARIA SIMONA VALDEZ daughter of JOSE YGNACIO VALDEZ and MARIA MANUELA SANCHEZ on 30 Jan 1843 in TAOS, NM. MARIA was born in Mar 1826 in SAN JUAN, NM. She was christened on 26 Mar 1826 in SAN JUAN MISSION, NM. Note: Burial Row 19, grave #1. Gray granite. Inscription reads: "Amado esposo de Simonita V. de Baca. Descanse en pas". Marriage record indicates that the groom was from San Juan, vecino de Santisima Trinidad, bride from San Juan, living in Arroyo Hondo, Placita de Nuestra Senora de Los Dolores. The padrinos were Carlos Ypolito Beabien y Maria Paula Lovato. JUAN ANTONIO BACA and MARIA SIMONA VALDEZ had the following children: + 2 M i. JOSE SIRIACO BACA was born about 1857. 3 M ii. JUAN ANTONIO BACA was born in 1845 in NM. The Brazilian wheat trade team visits Cooksey Farms near Roggen. From left to right: Cary He was christened on 20 Sep 1857 in ARROYO HONDO, NM. Note: Baptismal record Wickstrom, Orchard, Edson Csipai, Tom Neira, Bennett, Antonio Bolzani, Jerry Coobey, indicates he was a twelve year old "Indio" adopted by Baca. ,. Roggen, Vernon Coobey, Roggen, lrineu Pedrollo, Jim Cooksey, Roggen, + 4 F iii. MARIA LEONARDA BACA was born on 6 Nov Miguel G~ldos-Tanguis, and Sergio Cbesini. 1845. + 5 F iv. MARIA PLACIDA BACA was born in Feb 1852. 6 , F v. MARIA GUADALUPE BACA was born about Colorado Welcomes Brazilian 1852 in NM. She was christened on 30 Oct 1861 in ARROYO HONDO, NM. Note: Baptismal record indicates she was "almost 9 years old", Indian; pad.rinos adoptive Wheat Trade Team parents. 7 F vi. MARIA ENCARNACION BACA was born in Centennial, Colo. - A trade team of wheat importers from Brazil arrived in Colorado 1852 in NM. She was christened on 24 Dec 1859 in ARROYO HONDO, NM. Note: June 23rd to meet with the Vice President of the international banking group of CoBank Baptismal record indicates she was a 7 year old Ute Indian. Names ofpad.rinos not leg ible. and observe production of various bread products using Colorado hard red winter wheat Second Generation at Gerards Bakery in Longmont. On June 24th they continued their visit with a tour of the 2. JOSE SIRIACO BACA (JUAN ANTONIO) was born about 1857 ConAgra Flour Milling Company in Commerce City, Cooksey Farms near Roggen, and in NM. He was christened on 1 Nov 1863 in ARROYO SECO, NM JOSE SIRIACO the Roggen Farmers Elevator Company. .married GABRIELITA MARTINEZ daughter of JOSE DOLORES MARTINEZ and "I was impressed with the quality of the hard white winter wheat from Colorado," said JUANA MARTINEZ on 12 Jan 885 in SAN LUIS, CO. Sergio Chesini, Supply Director of Predileto Alimentos. "When I return to Brazil I will Note: Baptism: Padrinos were Lino and Placida Vaca from Arroyo Seco. He was six _ continue to press for an open :market so that we can import your hard white winter wheat.'' years old; most likely an Indian bought from captivity, although the entry does not state The Brazilian importers were also impressed with the low dockage and low moisture his race. Marriage entry indicates he was an adopted son. Family history indicates he content of Colorado wheat. They all expressed surprise at how little moisture Colorado was Indian, raised by the Baca family in San Luis, along with another Indian child wheat farmers receive and yet are still able to grow wheat in such ·a dry climate. named Juan Antonio Baca. They had the following child;( other children, if any, not known). "It is important for us to get to know the farmers and how they think," Edson Csipai, 8 F . i. DELFINA BACA. (JOSE SIRIACO, JUAN Supply Wheat Manager for Bunge Alimenos said. ANTONIO). DELFINA married JUAN ESPINOSA son of JUAN CRUZ The fact finding tour was sponsored by U.S. Wheat Associates (USWA), of which ESPINOSA and VENTURITA RODRIGUEZ on 25 Nov 1905 in SAN LUIS, CWAC is a member, and the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). Brazil is one of CO. The couple had the following children: Sigifredo (1907), Federica (1908) the world's five leading wheat importers. Over the last five years, Brazilian annual wheat and Gilberto { 1910), Juanita Adela (1913), Adolfo ( 1916), and Benjamin E. imports averaged 6.4 million metric tons (MMT) or 235 million bushels, accounting for (1920). 65 percent of the total domestic consumption. Normally 96 percent of Brazil's wheat is 4. MARIA LEONARDA BACA (JUAN ANTONIO) was born purchased from Argentina under the Mercosur Agreement ( a trade agreement between the on 6 Nov 1845 in ARROYO SECO, NM. She was christened on 9 Nov 1845 South American countries); however, manipulate, chew through, or flat-out LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT THE destroy whatever the obstacle between Mission in the them and their desires. Another myth worthy of de-bunk Kitchen: Best BIRDS AND Tl-iE BEARS ing is the "We bring them in at night" method of prevention. It goes like this: SPAM Appetizer! By Chris Parmeter, the decrease of available natural foods. In theory, the feeders are brought in Colorado Division of Wildlife The bear's unique way of dealing with at dusk, thus fooling the bear into be There's a first time for everything. the grocery shortage is not shared by all lieving that there is no free meal here. New Grand Prize Unfortunately, when it comes to animals, of course. Over-wintering birds But the truth is, the bear knows. Scat bears and bird feeders, first impres such as the chickadee eek out a living tered seed and hulls on the ground give Features Trip to sions are usually lasting ones. in the snowy world, and are surely ap it away. The sweet smell of a single Take for example the summer ho preciative of the backyard feeder come drop of nectar splashed onto the deck SPAM JAM® meowners who've vacationed in our January. When most sources of food are is enough to lure the bruin in. And once mountain valley for twenty years covered by the white blanket of winter, he's there, mayhem will likely ensue, WAIKIKI! who have never been exposed to a feeding seeds and suet may indeed in as he will recklessly search for some bear incident. And then one night a crease the odds of surviving the winter thing, anything, to eat. PUEBLO, Colo.- The annual Colo bear happens into their yard, makes for some birds. And at this time of year As a local wildlife officer, I am often rado State Fair SPAM™ recipe contest off with a bird feeder and three there is little danger of attracting a bear called upon to deal with bears causing is on, this time for the greatest tasting pounds of sunflower seeds. because they are content in their winter mayhem; sometimes that means I must appetizers, all made with the much be But things don't stop there. slumber. destroy the animal. There is no more loved SPAM® Family of Products. The next night the bear is back, Bears, while classified as omnivores unpleasant task for a DOW officer than Entrants dream up delicious SPAM™ but there is no feeder. But it doesn't (animals that eat both plants and meat), to put down a bear - a truly magnifi appetizers, competing for prize packag stop there: He can smell the seeds are primarily vegetarians; consuming cent creature whose only crime is that es and blue ribbon honors, plus a shot at stored in the shed. RIP! CRASH! as much as 90 percent of their diet as it must live among humans. the national grand prizes. The theme? Off comes the door from the shed, seeds, berries, flowers and plant leaves. So, I make this request of anyone CRAZY TASTY®! The focus is on in and alas, a 20-pound sack of sun Generally emerging from their dens in who lives in bear country who wants ventive and delicious. flower seeds are no more. late April to early May, they exist in to enjoy birds year-round to consider Two categories welcome both adults But it doesn't stop there. Two a state of "walking hibernation" for a some of these bear friendly alterna and youth. A set of prizes will be award nights later he's back again. There few weeks until their digestive system tives: ed for the top three recipes in each of is no bird feeder, nor cache of seeds warms up. This coincides with the com l ~ Clean up your act. Birds enjoy a the two groups. in the shed; but his nose tells him ing of spring, when the availability of good bath. Creating a water feature to Entrants must combine any variety there is food about. Through an food again becomes more abundant for attract birds can be as easy as providing of SPAM® with up to nine other ingre open window he climbs, into the va both birds and bears. Many bears will a simple bird bath. Better yet, a shal dients. Recipes will be rated on taste cation sanctuary, where, to the panic "move down" after emerging from the low fountain will serve well to entice (45%), originality (30%) and presenta and ear o the occupant , he steal , m·· · ng to lower elevations where birds to your yard. The up-side? Most tion (25%). away with a bag of cashews from the the spring has sprung a bit earlier. bird baths are too small for bears! Visit Two grand prize winning recipes will kitchen counter. As the snow recedes, birds become your local home improvement store or be selected from recipes entered at 40 But it doesn't stop there. The bear considerably less reliant on feeders. This check out www.gardeners.com. host state and county fairs in 2008. One must be trapped and relocated by is a wise time to bring in the suet and let 2) Go Green. Spruce up your yard National Grand SPAM™ Champion Division of Wildlife. The bear then the feeder run dry. while inviting a variety of birds for will be selected out of all first place repeats his work in another town - Bears are very intelligent creatures, breakfast. There are dozens of native adult winning recipes to win a trip to or even returns to the scene of the with a real knack for long-term memory; plants which do well in our high-coun the SPAM JAM® Waikiki Event in Ha crimes. Then the bear must be de the evolutionary adaptation of an animal try setting. Plants with pink or red flow waii, April 2009, valued at over $3000. stroyed; and unfortunately, it all whose survival depends on such ephem ers and hanging baskets draw humming In addition, one National SPAM™ Kid stops there. eral boons as berry patches and salmon birds. Shrubs and trees can provide Chef of the Year will win a $2000 cash Much of what occurs in human/ runs. Once a bear scores a pound of food, shelter and nesting habitat for a prize. National winning recipes are se bear conflicts can be traced to the black-oil sunflower seeds in a backyard, variety of birds. lected by Hormel Foods Test Kitchens olfactory senses of bears. he will not only remember where he 3) Throw out the welcome mat. Many in early 2009. While bears' eyesight is about found them, but will use his intellect and species of birds are cavity nesters, but only The contest for adults will be held comparable to ours (they see .in col make the assumption that if there's good a few species are cavity creators. Put up on August 29, 2008; registration is now or), their sense of smell is another food at that house, then maybe there's a few bird houses and you'll attract blue open with an entry deadline of August story altogether. It's 20 times greater good food at the next house. And before birds, house finches, tree swallows and 27, 2008. The contest for kids will be than ours! Bears can smell a person you can say "stash your trash", WHA more to your yard. You can even encour held on August 30, 2008; registration from a mile away, and a humming LAH!, a nuisance bear is born. age specific species to move in by the de is now open with an entry deadline of bird feeder from as far as five miles In the dog days of summer bears begin sign and location of the house you choose. August 28, 2008. It costs five dollars off. And to. a bear, anything edible is ramping up their appetite in preparation Check your library for a good "how to" to enter and entry forms can be found food, including bird seed, suet and for hibernation - a phenomenon termed book on bird houses. at http://www.coloradostatefair.com/ red nectar. hyperphagia. During hyperphagia, bears So, please, remember: A Fed Bear is A index.php?page=competitive_special_ In a growing number of states, may eat 20 hours a day, packing in as Dead Bear. contests or by calling the General Entry bird feeders are identified as the No. many as 20,000 calories. That's about Chris Parmeter is a district wildlife man office at (719) 404-2080. 1 attractant resulting in human/bear the equivalent of 66 Subway sandwich ager in Gunnison County. The 2008 Colorado State Fair runs conflicts. New York State Depart es. During this period, bears, more than from August 22 - September l, 2008. ment of Environmental Conserva ever, think with their stomachs and fol CALL For more infi rmation, visit www.colora tion claims that bird feeders are the low their noses. (Remember the power dostatefair.com. Editor's Note: A reci cause of conflict in 80 percent of of that nose?) 1-800 QUIT.NOW pe and photo of ' 4Spicy Hawaiian SPAM bear complaints. A mix of common At the Division of Wildlife we often 1-800-784-8669 Sandwich" i~ available. Email Christi. bird seed contains as many as 2,600 suggest that people "bear proof' their [email protected] for a copy. calories per pound, an easy way for homes. The truth of the matter is that COLORADO QUIT LINE Be sure to request your media creden a bruin to round out its diet. it is almost impossible to "bear proof' tials for the 2008 Colorado State Fair. In Colorado, bears go into hiber anything. Bears are incredibly strong, BE TOBACCO FREE Download the form at http://www.colora nation in late October or early No surprisingly agile climbers, deft with dostatefair.com/index.php?page=media vember. This corresponds with their paws, and they can reach, dig, 10 July 11, 2008 La SIERRA, San Luis, Colorado NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF ·TREASURER'S DEED TO THE COUNTY OF COSTILLA District Court, Costilla County, Colorado Court Address: 401 Church Pl. To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot OT Premises, and to the Person in San Luis, CO 81152 Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons Having an Interest or Title of Record in OT To the said Premises and Jo Whom it May Concern, and more especially to, IN THE MATIER OF THE DETERMINATION OF HEIRS OR DEVISEES OR BOTH, AND OF INTERESTS IN PROPERTY OF: Rio Grande Ranches of Colo. P.O. Box 2129 V. PAUL CUMMINGS aka VINCENT PAUL CUMMINGS, Sisters, OR 97759 MD, aka VINCENT P. CUMMINGS and MARY F. .& COURT USE ONLY.& CUMMINGS aka MARY FRANCES CUMMINGS aka M. You and each of you are hereby notified That on the 8th day of December ,A.D. 1986 , the then County Treasurer of the FRANCES CUMMINGS, County of Costilla, in the State of Colorado Offered for sale at public tax sale the Following described real estate situate in Deceased. The County of Costilla and State of Colorado to-wit: Henry J. Geisel Case Number: Attorneys for Petitioner RG.R. Unit 47 Block 15 Lot I l. NAYLOR & GEISEL, P.C. 2008 PR 37 1123 N. Elizabeth Street To satisfy the delin.quent• real estate taxes Assessed against said real estate for the Ypar 1985 ; Pueblo, CO 81003·2259 That said real estate was truced or specially Assessed in the name of Rio Grande Ranches of Colo. for said year 1985; Phone Number: (719) 543-7243 Tiiat at said sale said real estate was struck off to the County of Costilla, State of Colorado, And Treasurer's Certificate of E-mail: [email protected] Purchase Number 11582 was issued therefore to said County and said County through its Board of County Commissioners FAX Number: (719) 542-3947 Division Attv. Re2.#: 2551 for a Treasurer's Deed To said real estate. Tiiat a Treasurer's Deed will be issued for real Estate to the said County of Costilla at 10:00 O'clock AM. on the 10th day of NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION November A.D.2008, unless the same has been redeemed. Witness my hand this 1st day of July A.O. 2098. TO: Mr. Kevin P. Cummings, Mr. Vincent Paul Cummings, Jr., Mr. Kevin Patrick CUIJllDings, Said property may be redeemed from said sale At any time prior to the actual execution of Said Treasurer's deed. and Mr. Paul Michael Cummings Lorraine C. Medina A petition has been filed allegrng that the above decedent died leaving the folloWing property: CostilJa County Treasurer Lot 2979 of Block of 174, Sangre de Cristo Ranches, Inc., Unit No V-1 in Costilla County, Colorado I st Publication : July 11, 2008 Last Publication: July 25, 2008 This is an action to determine the persons who may be entitled to an interest in the above property. The hearing on the petition will be held at the following time and location or at a NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER'S DEED TO TIIE COUNTY OF COSTILLA later date to which the hearing may be continued: To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Date: Thursday. August 14 2008 Time: 1:1s n.m. Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons Having an Interest orTitle of Record in or Location: Costilla County District Court To the said Premises and To Whom it May Concern, and more especially to, 401 Church PI. San Luis co s11 s2 Thomas McMurren IV 11056 N. Divot Dr. If service upon you is by publication, you must answer the petition within 30 days after the last Oro Valley, AZ 85737 publication of this notice. Within the time reqwred for answering the petition, all objections to the petition must be in writing and filed with the Court and the filing fee must be paid. The bearing shall be lim:tted to the p tition, the objections timely filed and the parties answering the petition in a timely You and each of you are hereby notified That on the 8th day of December ,A.D. 1986, the then County Treasurer of the manner. County of Costilla, in the State of Colorado Offered for sale at public tax sale the Following described real estate situate in Mr. Kevin P. Cummings The County of Costilla and State of Colorado to-wit: 6363 NW Paddington Court Silverdale, WA 98383 (360) 613-5458 RO.RR. Unit l Lots 2139,2140 & 2141. . To satisfy the delinquent• real estate taxes Assessed against said real estate for the Year 1985 ; '.f}ult said real estate was taxed or specially Assessed in the name of Thomas McMurren IV for said year 1985; That at said sale said real estate was struck olfto the County of Costilla, State of Colorado, And Treasurer's Certificate of (&] District Court ODenver Probate Court Purchase Number I 1846 was issued therefore to said County and said County through its Board of County Commissioners COSTILLA County, Colorado for a Treasurer's Deed To said real estate. Court Address: 401 South Church Street, San Luis, Colorado That a Treasurer's Deed will be issued for real Estate to the said County of Costilla at 10:00 O'clock A.M. on the 10th day of November A.D. 2008, unless the same has been redeemed. Witness my hand this 1st day of July A.O. 2008. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Said property may be redeemed from said sale At any time prior to the actual execution of Said Treasurer's deed. Lorraine C. Medina CLANCY E. BRASHER, a/k/a CLANCY BRASHER CostiJla County Treasurer Deceased 1st Publication: July 11, 2008 4 COURT USE ONLY • Last Publication: July 25,2008 Attorney or Party Without Attorney (Name and Address): Case Number: Dawn M. Mann, Attorney for Personal Representative NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER'S DEED TO 1HE COUNTY OF COSTILLA 418 Main Street Walsenburg, CO 81089 2008 PR 33 To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Phone Number: 719 738-1290 E-mail: [email protected] Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons Having an Interest or Title of Record in or FAX Number. 719 738-1293 Atr-j. Reg.#'. 27990 Division Courtroom To the said Premises and To Whom it May Concern, and more especially to, AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING Rio Grande Ranches of Colo. P.O. Box 2129 TO All INTERESTED PERSONS: Sisters. OR 97759 You and each of you are hereby notified That on the 8th day of December ,AD. I 986 , the then County Treasurer of the Ahearing on (tiUe of pleading) __Petition for Formal Probate of Wlll and Formal Appointment of Personal County of Costilla, in the State of Colorado Offered for sale at public tax sale the Following described real estate situate in Representative, acopy of which accompanies this Notice, will be held at the following time and location or at alater date to The County of Costilla and State of Colorado to-wit: which the hearing may be continued. RG.R Unit 13 Lot 92. Date and Time: _August 1, 2008_at 9:30 am To satisfy the delinquent* real estate taxes Assessed against said real estate for the Year 1985 ; Courtroom or Division: That said real estate was truced or specially Assessed in the name of Rio Grande Ranches of Colo. for said year 1985; That at said ale said reaJ estate was struck off to the County ofCostilJa, State of Colorado, And Treasurer's Certificate of Address: _ 401 SChurch Street, Purchase Number 11348 was issued therefore to said County and said County through its Board of County Commissioners for a Treasurer's Deed To said real esta!e. San Luis, Colorado __ That a Treasurer's Deed will be issued for real Estate to the said County of Costilla at 10:00 O'clockA.M. on th.e 10th day of November A.D. 2008, unless the same has been redeemed. Witness my hand this 1st day of July AD. 2008. Said property may be redeemed from said sale At any time prior to the actual execution of Said Treasurer's deed. Lorraine C. Medina Costilla County Treasurer 1st Publication : July 11, 2008 Last Publication: July 25,2008 OAWNM.MANN La SIERRA, San Luis, Colorado July 11, 2008 11 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER'S DEED TO Tiffi COUNTY OF COSTILLA NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER'S DEED TO THE COUNTY OF COSTILLA To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of thehereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in To Every Person in Actuai Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Per Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons Having an Interest or1itle of Record in or son in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons Having an Interest or Title of Record To the said Premises and To Whom it May Concern, and more especially to, in or To the said Premises and To Whom it May Concern, and more especially to, Potter S. & Bernadine L. Lucas Rio Grande Ranches of Colo. P.O.Box692 P.O. Box 2129 Springville, AL. 35146 Sisters, OR. 97759 You and each.of you are hereby notified That on the 8th day of December ,A.O. 1986, the then County Treasurer of the You and each of you are hereby notified That on the 8th day of December ,A.D. 1986, the then County Treasurer of County of Costilla, in the State of Colorado Offered for sale at public tax sale the Following described real estate situate in the County of Costilla, in the State of Colorado Offered for sale at public tax sale the Following described real estate The County of Costilla and State of Colorado to-wit: situate in The County of Costilla and State of Colorado to-wit: R.G.R. Unit 40 Block OLot 12. R.G.R. Unit 35 Block I Lot 2. To satisfy the delinquent• real estate taxes Assessed against said real estate for the Year 1985 ; To satisfy the delinquent• real estate taxes Assessed against said real estate for the Year 1985 ; That said real estate was taxed or specially Assessed in the name of Potter S. & Bernadine L. Lucas for said year 1985; That said real estate was taxed or specially Assessed in the name of Rio Grande Ranches of Colo. for said year 1985; That at said sale said real estate was struck off to the County of Costilla, State of Colorado, And Treasurer's Certificate of Purchase That at said sale said real estate was struck off to the County of Costilla, State of Colorado, And Treasurer's Certificate Number 11432 was issued therefore to said County and said County through its Board of County Commissioners for a Treasurer's of Purchase Number 11396 was issued therefore to said County and said County through its Board of County Commis Deed To said real estate. sioners for a Treasurer's Deed To said real estate. That a Treasurer's Deed wiU be issued for real Estate to the said County of Costilla at 10:00 O'clock A.M. on the 10th day of That a Treasurer's Deed will be issued for real Estate to the said County of Costilla at 10:00 O'clock A.M. on the 10th November A.O. 2008, unless the same has been redeemed. day of November A.D. 2008, unless the same has been redeemed. Witness my hand this 1st day of July A.O. 2008. Witness my hand this 1st day of July A.D. 2008. Said property may be redeemed from said sale At any time prior to the actual execution of Said Treasurer's deed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale At any time prior to the actual execution of Said Treasurer's deed. Lorraine C. Medina Lorraine C. Medina Costilla County Treasurer Costilla County Treasurer I st Publication : July 11, 2008 1st Publication : July 11, 2008 Last Publication: July 25, 2008 Last Publication: July 25,2008 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER'S DEED TO nm COUNTY OF COSTILLA To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER'S DEED TO THE COUNTY OF COSTILLA Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons Having an Interest or Title of Record in or To the said Premises and To Whom it May Concern, and more especially to, To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons Having an Interest or Title of Record in or Rio Grande Ranches of Colo. To the said Premises and To Whom it May Concern, and more especially to, P.O. Box 2129 Sisters, OR. 97759 Herman and Ruth Dieringer Box213 You and each of you are hereby notified That on the 8th day of December ,A.O. 1986, the then County Treasurer of the Hales Corners, WI. 53130 County of Costilla, in the State of Colorado Offered for sale at public tax sale the Following described real estate situate in The County of Costilla and State of Colorado to-wit: You and each of you are hereby notified That on the 8th day of December ,A.D.1986 , the then County Treasurer of the • County of Costilla, in the State of Colorado Offered for sale at public tax sale the Following described real estate situate in R.G.R. Unit 47 Block 5 Lot 19. The County of Costilla and State of Colorado to-wit: I I. To satisfy the delinquent• real estate taXes Assessed against said real estate for the Year 1985 R.G.R. Unit 30 Block Lot That said real estate was taxed or specially Assessed in the name of Rio Grande Ranches of Colo. for said year 1985; To satisfy the delinquent• real est.ate taxes Assessed against said real estate for the Year 1985 That at said sale said real estate was struck off to the County of Costilla, State of Colorado, And Treasurer's Certificate of Pur- That said real estate was taxed or specially Assessed in the name of Herman and Ruth Dieringer for said year 1985; chase · That at said sale said ceal estate was struck off to the County of Costilla, State of Colorado, And Treasurer's Certificate of Number 11548 was issued therefore to said County and said County through its Board of County Commissioners for a Treasur Purchase Number 11392 was issued therefore to said County and said County through its Board of County Commission er's Deed To said real estate. ers for a Treasurer's Deed To said re;tl estate. That a Treasurer's Deed will be issued for real Estate to the said County ofCostiJla at 10:00 O'clockA.M. on the 10th day of That a Treasurer's Deed will be issued for real Estate to the said County of Costilla at 10:00 O'clockA.M. on the 10th day November A.D.2008, unless the same has been redeemed. of November A.D.2008, unless the same has been redeemed. Witness my hand this 1st day of July A.O. 2008. Witness my hand this 1st day of July A.O. 2008. Said property may be redeemed from said sale At any time prior to the actual execution of Said Treasurer's deed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale At any time prior to the actual execution of Said Treasurer's deed. Lorraine C. Medina Lorraine C. Medina Costilla County Treasurer Costilla County Treasurer 1st Publication : July 11, 2008 I st Publication : July 11, 2008 Last Publication: July 25, 2008 Last Publication: July 25, 2008 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER'S DEED TO nm COUNTY OF COSTILLA NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER'S DEED TO nm COUNTY OF COSTILLA To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy ofthehereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons Having an Interest or Title of Record in or To the said Whose Name the same was Taxed or specially Assessed, and to all Persons Having an Interest or Title of Record in or Premises and To Whom it May Concern. and more especially to, To the said Premises and To Whom it May Concern, and more especially to, Rio Grande Ranches of Colo. Rio Grande Ranches of Colo. P.O. Box 2129 P.O. Box 2129 . Sisters, OR. 97759 Sisters, OR. 97759 You and each of you are hereby notified That on the 8th day of December ,A.O. 1986 , the then County Treasurer of the You and each of you are hereby notified That on the 8th day of Decem~r ,A.D. 1986, the then County Treasurer of the County of Costilla. in the State of Colorado Offered for sale at public taX sale the Following described real estate situate in County ofCostilJa, in the State of Colorado Offered for sale at public tax sale the Following described real estate situate in The County of Costilla and State of Colorado to-wit: The County of Costilla and State of Colorado to-wit: R.G.R. Unit 47 Block 12 Lot 8. R.G.R. Unit 23 Lot 42. To satisfy the delinquent• real estate taxes Assessed against said real estate for the Year 1985 ; To s tisfy the delinquent• real estate taxes Assessed against said real estate for the Year I 985 ; That said real estate was taxed or specially Assessed in the name of Rio Grande Ranches of Colo. for said year 1985; That said real estate was taxed or specially Assessed in the name of Rio Gmnde Ranches of Colo. for said year 1985; That at said sa.le said real estate was struck off to the County of Costilla, State of Colorado, And Treasurer's Certificate of Purchase That at said sale said real estate was struck off to the County of CostilJa, State of Colorado, And Treasurer's Certificate of Number 11569 was issued therefore to said CQunty and said County through its Board of County Commissioners for a Treasurer's Purchase Number 11365 was issued therefore to said County and said County through its Board of County Commissioners Deed To said real estate. for a Treasurer's Deed To said real estate. That a Treasurer's Deed will be issued for real .Estate to the said County of Costilla at l 0:00 O'clock A.M. on the I 0th day of That a Treasurer's Deed will be issued for real Estate to the said County of Costilla at 10:00 O'clockA.M. on the 10th day of November A.O. 2008, unless the same has been redeemed. November A.O. 2008, unless the same has been redeemed. Witness my hand this 1st day of July A.O. 2008. Witness my hand this 1st day of July A.O. 2008. Said property may be redeemed from said sale At any time prior to the actual execution of Said Treasurer's deed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale At any time prior to the actual execution of Said Treasurer's deed. Lorraine C. Medina Lorraine C. Medina Costilla County Treasurer Costilla County Treasurer _ 1st Publication: July 11, 2008 1st Publication: July 11, 2008 Last Publication: July 25, 2008 Last Publication: July 25, 2008 12 July 11, 2008 La SIERRA, San Luis, Colorado N0'.}1CE OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER'S DEED TO 1HE COUNTY OF COSTILLA NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER'S DEED TO 1HE COUNfY OF COSTILLA To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in To Every Person in Actual Possession or Persons Having an Interest or Title of Record in or To the said Premises and To Whose Name the same was-Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons Having an Interest or Title ofRecord in or Whom it May Concern, and more especially to, To the said Premises and To Whom it May Concern, and more especially to, Rocky Mountain Stockman, Inc. Bernard Spragg P.O. Box 1419 P.O. Box 1055 Polson, MT. 59860 Salida, CO. 81201 You and each of you are hereby notified That on the 8th day of December ,A.D.1986, the then County Treasurer of the You and each of you are hereby notified That on the 8th day of December ,A.D. 1986, the then County Treasurer of the County of Costilla, in the State of Colorado Offered for sale at public tax sale the Following described real estate situate in County of Costilla, in the State of Colorado Offered for sale at public tax sale the Following described real estate situate in The The County of Costilla and State of Colorado to-wit: County of Costilla and State of Colorado to-wit: MB.V.R Unit 3 Block 2 Lot 9. M.B.E. Unit 7 Block 9 Lot 15. To satisfy the delinquent* real estate taxes Assessed against said real estate for the Year 1985 That said real estate was taxed or specially Assessed in the name of Bernard Spragg for said year 1985; To satisfy the delinquent• real estate taxes Assessed again t said real estate for the Year 1985 ; Tbat said real estate was taxed That at said sale said real estate was struck off to the County of Costilla, State of Colorado, And Treasurer's Certificate of Purchase or specially Number 11182 was issued therefore to said County and said County through its Board of County Commissioners for a Treasurer's Assessed in the name of Grace Witt for said year 1985; Deed To said real estate. That at said sale said real estate was struck off to the County of Costilla, State of Colorado, And Treasurer's Certificate of That a Treasurer's Deed will be issued for real Estate to the said County of Costilla at 10:00 O'clockA.M. on the 10th day of Purchase Number 11080 was issued therefore to said County and said County through its Board of County Commissioners November A.D.2008, unless the same has been redeemed. for a Treasurer's Deed To said real estate. Witness my hand this 1st day of July A.O. 2008. That a Treasurer's Deed will be issued for real Estate to the said County of Costilla at 10:00 O'clock AM. on the 10th day of Said property may be redeemed from said saleAt any time prior to the actual execution of Said Treasurer's deed. November A.D.2008, unless the same has been redeemed. Lorraine C. Medina Witness my hand this 1st day of July A.D. 2008. Costilla County Treasurer Said property may be redeemed from said sale At any time prior to the actual execution of Said Treasurer's deed. I st Publication : July 11 , ·2008 Lorrair.e C. Medina Last Publication: July 25, 2008 Costilla County Treasurer 1st Publication: July 11 , 2008 Last Publication: ~uly 25, 2008 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER'S DEED TO THE COUNTY OF COSTILLA NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER'S DEED TO THE COUNTY OF COSTILLA To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy ofthehereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons Having an Interest or Title of Record in 6r To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of thehereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in WhoSt: Name the samt: To the said Premises and To Whom it May Concern, and more especially to, was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons Having an Interest or Title of Record in or To the said Premises and To Whom il May Concern, and more especially to, Rocky Mountain Stockman, Inc. P.O . box 1419 Rocky . fow,tain Stockman, Inc. Polson, MT. 59860 P.O. box 1419 Polson, MT. 59860 You and each of you are hereby notified That on the 8th day of December ,A.D.1986 , the then County Treasurer of the County of Costilla, in the State of Colorado Offere To satisfy the delinquent* real estate taxes Asse sed against said real estate for the Year 1985 ; To satisfy the delinquent• real esta1e 13) Rocky Mountain Stockman, INC. Michael H. Trujillo, P.C. Case Number: 08PR31 P.O. Box 1419 1120 Park Avenue Polson, MT. 59860 Mor,te Vista, Colorado 81144 Phone Number: 719-852-5993 E-mail: [email protected] You and each of you are hereby notified That on the 8th day of December ,A.D. 1986, the then County Treasurer of the FAX Number. 719·852-3331 Attv. Rea.#: 5946 Division Courtroom County of Costilla, in the State of Colorado Offered for sale at public tax sale the Following described real estate situate in NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION The County of Costilla and State of Colorado to-wit: M.B.E. Unit 6 Block 1 Lot 27 N~TICE TO CREDITORS* To satisfy the delinquent• reaJ estate taxes Assessed against said real estate for the Year 1985 ; !Estate of James S(!Oonemore AKA James H. S(!oonemore AKA James Harold S2oonemore, DeceHed That said real estate was tax.ed or specially Assessed in the name of Rocky Mt. Stockman, Inc. for said year 1985; That at said sale said real estate was struck off to the County of Costilla, State of Colorado, And Treasurer's Certificate of Case Number 2008-PR-31 Purchase ~II persons having claims agair,st the above-named estate are required to present them to the persor,af Number 11068 was issued therefore to said County and said County through its Board of County Commissioners for a representative or to Michael H. Trujillo, P.O. Box 882, Monte Vlata, Colorado 81144. Treasurer's Deed To said real estate. That a Treasurer's Deed will be issued for real Estate to the said County of Costilla at 10:00 O'elockA.M. on the 10th day 00 District Court of Costllla Cour,ty, Colorado, of November A.D. 2008, unless the same has been redeemed. a Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado... Witness my hand this I st day of July A'.D. 2008. Said property may be redeemed from said sale At any time prior to the actual execution of Said Treasurer's deed. pr, or before (date) October 27"' 2008 ..... or the claims may be forever barred. Lorraine C. Medina Delores S112211emore Costilla County Treasurer 409 Main Street Blanca, COiorado 81123 1st Publication : July 11, 2008 La11t Publication: July 2S,2008 (719) 379-2403 Tvne or Print name •nd addren of P•r1on1I R•DrHen1at1v• July 26, 2008 VOLUME 81, NO. 148 50¢ Champs celebrate SATURDAY very as ow as Slipped in the mud • er - Page 6 - Page 2 •Alamosa • Antonito • Blanca • Center • Creede • Crestone • Del Norte • Fort Garland • Hooper • la Jara • Manassa • Mosca • Moffat • Monte Vista • Romeo • Saguache • Sanford • San Luis• South Fork Haveyou More Taylor Ranch access granted -heard? cessed residents on Thursday. ties that should be granted access Large number "We are very happy for them to La Sierra. The title company Celebration because they have been waiting identifies the properties that still seek for a long time," Romero-Otero meet those three-pronged crite dance in said. ria, introduces them to the judge, Manassa entrance Judge Gaspar Perricone, as and the judge certifies them signed to La Sierra legal issues, and orders them to have access, MANASSA.._ The Manas By RUTH HEIDE granted El Rito residents access Romero-Otero explained. sa Opera House will hold SAN LUIS-While this month during a status hearing earlier She said two groups of area a celebration dance during brought a victory for some Cos this month. The approximately residents are still awaiting judg Manassa Pioneer Days to tilla County residents seeking 319 ElRito individuals who won ments in their favor granting night , Sat., July 26, from access to La Sierra, formerly that right will receive "la llave" to them access to La Sierra: 1) those 9 until 11:30 p.m. Music known as the Taylor Ranch, other La Sierra entrance points at the still waiting to be identified/cer will be provided by 'Tequila residents are still fighting their next key distribution date. ''That tified as eligible for entry to the Sunrise'. Admission is $5 way through the court system in allows them to enter the moun mountain ranch property; and per person. an attempt to gain access to the tain from any one ofthe gates and 2) those who have been denied mountain. graze, gather firewood or timber," access and are contesting their Land Rights Council Inc. Presi Romero-Otero explained. rights. dent Shirley Romero-Otero said The three criteria for legal ac Those still waitingfor determi Star party tonight more than 300 individuals from cess to La Sierra are: properties nations on their access rights to El Rito (also known as San Fran on thevara (Spanish unit ofmea DEL NORTE - Weather the ranch quite possibly numbers cisco) won a long-awaited court surement) strips of La Sierra; in the hundreds, Romero-Otero permitting, the next Lookout ruling this month to gain access properties settled in the Gilpin Mountain Observatory As said, including residents of the Photo by Ruth Heide to the mountain for purposes of era; and properties not properly town of San Luis. Others still sociation, Inc. star party will grazing, firewood gathering and served in a 1960 legal case. This Is the view of La Sierra, formerly known as the Taylor Ranch, be Sat., July 26, at 9 p.m. at awaiting judicial decisions are for those denied access to the mountain. Many area residents are timber cutting. Judge Perricone designated residents of old San Acacio and the Del Norte Observatory. The Land Rights Council just San Luis Valley Title Company stlll pursuing through legal channels their rights to, the mountain's Featured viewing will be received that list of newly ac- to identify and certify all proper- • See Access page 3 natural resources. the planet Jupiter and deep skyobjects. Trainingonsafe operation ofthe observatory and the telescope will start at 8:30p.m. Star party attendees A 'SHOE IN' FOR FAMILY FUN should park and sign-in Proposed .Colo. at the Rio Grande County Courthouse Annex at Sixth and Penasco Streets. Also, bring a flashlight to better Roadless Rule and more safely follow the rocky trail from the Annex to the Observatory. For more information call Jim available for Angerer, 852-4971. Alamosa Film public comment Festival today Public open in the Washington, D.C. area to ALAMOSA - Th Ala facilitate understanding of the mosa Film Festival will be houses planned proposed rule and provide com held in Carson Auditorium ment opportunities. The public meeting in the Val at Adams State College. This STAFF REPORT all day festival will begin at ley to specifically discuss the Rio SAN LUIS VALLEY - The Grande National Forest is sched noon. Independent films cre U.S. Department of Agricul ated by Valley filmmakers as uled for Tues., August 19, from ture (Department) on Friday 5-8:30 p.m. in Monte Vista at the well as films from around the published in the Federal Reg world will be shown. Bill Metz Elementary School, 645 ister the proposed Colorado Second Street, Monte Vista. Tickets go on sale at noon Roadless Rule to address the the day of the f esti val in the The Manassa Pioneer Days kicked off Friday morning with the best parade In the Valley. "The Flight The proposed rule and DEIS management ofroadless areas culminate ongoing, intensive, ASC StudentUnion building of the Flreblrd" and "If the Shoe Fits" were just two of the several beautiful floats featured. Like on National Forest System and are $5 for one screening always, celebration goers Immediately flocked to the hamburger stand following the parade to fill and cooperative work with the (NFS) lands within the state Colorado Governor's office that block and $8 for a full day. up on the luscious food. of Colorado including the Rio Tickets include a catered began in 2005. The undertak Grande National Forest in the ing also represents the State of lunch provided by the San San Luis Valley. Luis Valley Pizza Com Colorado's support for a roadless • The associated draft envi area protection strategy after pany. ronmental impact statement The festival's feature film years of concern over the effects (DEIS) is posted on the U.S. of the 2001 Roadless Conserva will be screened at Centen Tracing tomatoes from field to fork Forest Service Web site at nial Park at 8:30 and is free http://roadless.fs.fed.us/colo tion Area Rule to the State of Colorado and its residents. to the public. a serpentine supply chain that· on a jalapeno pepper. rado.shtml. For more information visit A new system spans nations and continents. It needn't be that complicated. People will have 90 days "Collaboration amongthe State www. alamosafilmfestival. "We clearly have the technol In Canada, for example, ranchers to comment on the proposed of Colorado, local communities, org. By RICARDO ogy to trace food from field to fork, can produce a FedEx-style report Colorado Roadless Rule. The and the U.S. Forest Service has ALONSO-ZALDIVAR but we don't have any national showing farms, auction pens and comment period for the DEIS resulted in a proposed roadless Associated Press Writers system to coordinate it," said Rep. feed lots their cattle stopped in will begin on the day the U.S. rule that provides the most effec SLVweather WASIDNGTON (AP)-When Diana DeGette, D-Colo. from birth to slaughterhouse, a Environmental Protection tive way to manage and there's an urgent need to trace In the salmonella case, inves technology now being adapted for Agency publishes the Notice conserve National Forest Sys fruits and vegetables in a crisis tigators were slowed by having some U.S. produce farms. of Availability (NOA) in the tem road.less areas in Colorado," like the salmonella outbreak, a to sift through batches of paper 'Dr. David Acheson, the Food Federal Register and will end said Colorado Department of lot of the pieces for a rapid-re records at multiple facilities that and Drug Administration's food the same day as the comment NaturalResourcesDeputy Direc sponse system are in place. But handle packing and distribution. safety chief, says a better tracing period for the Rule, which is tor Mike King. nobody has quite figured out how It got even more complicated system needs three key compo October 23 of this year. The proposed Colorado Road to put them together to operate because tomatoes from differ nents: a unique identifier that The U.S. Forest Service less Rule would conserve the s~amlessly in the vast American ent farms in widely separated follows each food item from field Rocky Mountain Region and natural integrity and character marketplace. locations are routinely mixed to consumer, electronic record the State of Colorado will of Colorado roadless areas. It The salmonella outbreak has together for shipping to markets. keeping and a common frame host eight open houses for prohibits road building and set off a scramble among indus Disease detectives were unable work for sharing information the public across the state tree cutting except for limited circumstances similar to those Isolated thunderstorms try, regulators and lawmakers to to find a single contaminated among all the players. the last two weeks of August possible; high 87. Storms devise a system that would allow tomato, though they did find the ''It is unquestionable that we as well as a July 29 meeting • See Rule page 3 possible earrythen clearing food to be traced quickly through outbreak strain of the bacteria need to put more emphasis on the after midnight; low 49. importance of traceability," said Acheson. "Tracing foods back can be really tough, or pretty straightforward, depending on the syatem." Obituaries ...... Page 2 The FDAistryingtodetermine Valley News ...... Page 3 whether it has the legal author Opinion ...... Page 4 ity to require improvements, but Valley Life ...... Pages 5,7,8 , ultimately it may take a congres Sports ...... Page 6 sional mandate. Rep. John Dingell, D-Mich., is Nation ...... Page 9 working on legislation that would Public Notices ... Page 10, 11 incorporate a tracing system, and Classified ...... Pages 12, 13 be hopes to bring it to a floor vote comics ...... Page 14 this year. His House Energy anp Commerce Committee will hold a hearing into the salmonella . Photo by Eric Mullens outbreak next week. Eight open house meetings are set across Colorado to gather USDA courtesy photo Some legal underpinnings for public comment on Roadless Rule proposals. The public meet• "We clearly have the technology to trace food from fleld to fork, a national tracing system are Ing In the Valley to speclflcally discuss the Rio Grande National . L.lJlUJ, but we don't have any national system to coordinate It," said Rep. already in place. A federal Forest Is set for Tues., August 19, from 5 untll 8 :30 p.m. In Monte Diana DeGette, D-Colo. • See Tracing page 3 Vista at the BIii Metz Elementary School, 545 Second St. www ,1l,Hr1u•,;ir,riw•, c1,rr1 ------·------ple~se call us to find 0 1ut what HAPPINESS IS ... AL BAN 705 GRANDE AVE. I DEL NORTE, CO 81132 I 719.657.3376 ltili ' Saturday, July 26, 2008 Va~~ Courier Page 3 .... , • I ~ ,.. 7' ,,.-· . ~ ~ ,it ' ,.-t4~.~M~ The State of Colorado Road and rulemaking process. Romero-Otero said those who meeting regarding the forest less Area Task Force completed A notice ofintent to prepare an have been denied access have 60 management portion of the plan Rule-- significant public involvement EIS on ''Roadless Area Conser Access- days to let the court know they which represents about halfof the activities in 2006. The proposed vation; National Forest System will contest those rulings. plan. Theotherportionregarding • Continued from Page 1 rule is built onideas and concerns Lands in Colorado" was pub • Continued from Page 1 She said the judge is taking grazing management should be · 2001 Rule as well as specific raised during that public involve- lished in the Federal Register, extensions such as the Chama the process server's records completed in time for the 2009 Colorado exceptions. These in ment effort. . December 26, 2007. canyon. from 1960 as "God's truth," and grazing season, she said. clude temporary roads needed The rulemaking process began The process will culminate "They are saying those prop the challenge to those seeking Once the management plan is for fuels treatment to protect when then-Secretary of Agri with release ofthe final rule, EIS, erties did not appear on the to overturn the judge's decision prepared it will be reviewed by communities; roads needed to culture Mike Johanns accepted and record of decision. map the title company is using; denying them access is to try to the ranch owners. ''They bring Colorado's petition in August Information on the Colorado construct or maintain water therefore those people are going discredit the process server. their ideas, we bring our ideas 2007 and directed the Forest Roadless Rule and planned to have to prove they met that The key to doing that, she said, and somewhere in the middle we and utility infrastructure; and Service to begin rulemak~ng public meetings is available at temporary roads for exploration three-pronged criteria," Romero is to show that the process server hope that we meet and we can with Colorado as a cooperating http://roadless.fs.fed.us/colo Otero said. could not have possibly served all have a management plan that or development ofthe North Fork agency. The Secretary's decision rado.shtml. coal mining area. For the residents of San Aca of the people he said he served in will work," Romero-Otero said. followed the recommendation of Citizens with specific questions the time he said be served them The proposed rule would cor cio, that should not be difficult "Eventually it's what's going the Roadless Area Conservation should call the Roadless Rule in because of the historical church· because of the conditions of the to guide us. It has to be," she rect roadless area boundaries National Advisory Committee formation line at 303-275-5567. in that community that predates roads and the weather during added. based on updated inventories. (RACNAC) to accept the Colorado Comments on the proposed rule the magical 1863 period, Romero that time, the middle of winter, The management plan will "We are asking for public com - petition. The RACNAC, which and DEIS are due by Oct. 23 and Otero said. 1960. Romero-Otero said those provide guidelines for using the ments on how the rule has bal includes diverse representatives may be sent via e-mail to COcom People from the canyons may contesting the process server's ranch. anced national and local interests from the environmental commu [email protected]. have a more difficult time prov records have completed ~ trial Romero-Otero reminded area in the conservation and manage nity, industry, outdoor recreation Comments can also be mailed ing their rights to La Sierra, run that bears up that theory. residents to be respectful of La ment of national forest roadless and state and local government, to Roadless Area Conservation she added. They will have to The Land Rights Council re Sierra. She said poor behavior areas in the state of Colorado," was formed by the Secretary in - Colorado, P.0 Box 162909, provide documentation such as minded those who have already on the part of a minority would said Rocky Mountain Regional 2005 to bring a national perspec Sacramento, Calif. 95816-2909 birth, mari-iage or baptismal been granted access to La Sierra reflect on the community as a Forester Rick Cables. tive to the state-specific petition or faxed to 916-456-6724. certificates. to remember to turn in their an whole. About 231 individuals are in nual use intended form, a form She encouraged those using the the group of folks who have been requested by the ranch owners mountain to take their trash out denied access, and that number and mandated by the court. with them. "It's a responsibility oi state-by-state rules would have ping an ID sticker on a tomato, may grow as more residents are Those who have been granted those people who have keys." little impact. said Andrew Kennedy, president denied access in future legal access to the ranch and provided She added that she hoped Tracing "My impression is that before of North Carolina-based Food determinations. keys to it are sent this form by area residents could work with thistomato-pepperoutbreak, the LogiQ. The company's Canadian Romero-Otero said those who mail each year from the ranch's the ranch owners to clean up • Continued from Page 1 industry really didn't want trace arm helps run that country's have been denied access were de attorneys, and the forms must the mountain property perhaps • bioterrorism law requires food to back, because ifthey had a prob cattle tracking system,. · nied on one issue only - that they be returned to Maria Martinez through a community field day. be traced one step forward and lem they didn't want it traced to "If you don't identify the were properly served in 1960. who provides copies to the ranch Romero-Otero said the origina] one step back, who supplied it, a specific grower," said Michael locations that product moved Judge Perricone, who previ attorneys and the Land Rights documents granting rights to La ously ruled on the residents' Council. and where it went, so that, in Doyle, director of the. Center for through, it's really hard to find Sierra also require a responsibil access, is also the judge hearing theory, regulators can follow Food Safety at the University of out what happened to it along The forms provide the ranch ity to preserve the mountain and Georgia. "Now, seeing that what t}le ride to the grocery store," the appeals cases to overturn owners and Land Rights Coun its resources for future genera the trail. And a federal law that his earlier determinations. He cil with information about how tions. becomes effective later this year can happen can shut down the said Kennedy. whole industry, I would think InCanadiancattle,FoodLogiQ's has begun those appeal hearings the ranch is being used and ''We are reminding people as will require a country-of-origin and this week heard some of the help those groups in developing heirs to the Sangre de Cristo label for all food, even ifit's U.S. it's to their advantage to enable system works through a radio fre traceback investigations to focus quency ID tag put on every calfs appeals from folks for whom management plans for the ranch land grant, please be mindful oi grown. Those labels provide an on the source." he had earlier denied access. property. trash," she said. ''That mountain opportunity to add extra informa - ear at birth so its movements aan Even ifthe government doesn't be recorde~. The system got its Some of those have been able to Romero-Otero said she is is sacred to us. We have always tion, such as a unique tracking require tracing, some major re first emergency workout when overturn those rulings, Romero happy with the progress of the seen it t}lat way. We believe it is number. tailers do. mad cow disease was discovered Otero said. management plan for La Sierra. mother earth that feeds us and In the past, the food industry ''We like to get back to the dirt, ina Canadian cow in 2003, requir The judge will continue those She expected to hear a report at nourishes us ... We don't want to has resisted stronger tracing re or in the case of tomatoes, the ingtracebackto the farm of origin appeal hearings on August 19. the next Land Rights Council see that mountain trashed." f quirements. But with estimated hothouse," said Craig Wilson, before U.S. trade could resume, losses from the salmonella out assistant vice president for food Kennedy said. break mounting to $250 million safety and quality at Costco. For produce, his company would for tomato growers alone, that's Verifying the supply chain is a assign an identifying tag to each Food industry bitten by losses of $250 million. So far, kinds of problems, I think we starting to change. In Florida, for specification, just -as freshness case or pallet, rather than to an its lobbying success nearly 1,300 people in 43 states, would have solved this ah-eady ," example, farmer-backed tomato would be. Vendors are required to individual tomato or other item. the District of Columbia 11nd said William Hubbard, a former "best practice" requirements took Canada have been sickened by FDA associate commissioner. maintain records, which Costco It costs roughly 25 cents a tag, WASHINGTON (AP)-Oneof effect this summer that include salmonella since April. Tommy Thompson, who was audits at least annually. Kennedy said in a cell phone the worst outbreaks offood borne some tracing provisions. But Investigators initially focused health secretary during the Tracing a product from field to interview this week from a field illness in the U.S. is teaching the with national food distribution, fork takes more than just slap- belonging to Eastern Carolina on tomatoes as a culprit. Now industry's lobbying campaign, food industry the truth of the ad they are turning attention to acknow}edged that a more robust Organics, a co-op implementing age, "Be careful what you wish for his system. jalapeno peppers. food-tracking system, opposed by because you might get it." A former member of Bush's business groups as too expen Ifthe produce case is repacked The industry pressured the into different boxes along the way Cabinet and three former senior sive, could have helped stem the Bu h administration years ago to officials in the Food and Drug current illnesses and business Interior propo es lower tot egroce toreo re taurant, limit the paperwork companies t the tag identifier would be added Administration told the AP that losses. to the new container, much like would have to keep to help U.S. government food safety experts "We went in with the larger oil shale royalties drug companies today track their health investigators quickly trace did not get the strong record package but knew we had to ingredients, Kennedy said. produce that sickens consumers, keeping and trace-back system compromise," Thompson told WASHINGTON (AP) - The than traditional oil. Shale oil also Some other companies apply a according to interviews and gov originally proposed under a the AP. "I was satisfied with this Bush administration on Tuesday contains less energy than oil, coal bar code sticker to each piece of ernment reports reviewed by The bioterrorism law to cope with a· being the first step. It's always proposed charging energy com and wood, the Int.erior Department produce. That could w~ll be fea Associated Press. major foodborne illness. better to be a Monday morning panies wanting to squeeze oil out said. sible for tomatoes, but it would be The White House also killed "In retrospect, yes, if they (the quarterback. We could have of vast shale deposits in the West Environmentalists, along with another matter for smaller foods a plan to require the industry regulations) had been broader ended up with nothing. Ifwe had lower royalties than what they pay Colorado's Democratic governor, such as cherries. to maintain electronic tracking and a bit more far-reaching, it more, would it help the situation for drilling on other federal lands, BillRitter, accused the Bush admin Numerous technology firms are records that could be reviewed could have helped with this," 'now? Yes." including off.shore in the Gulf of istration of rushing to develop oil jockeying for this same market, easily during a crisis to search said Robert Brackett, senior According to government re Mexico and Alaska. shale at "bargain basement'' rat.es, raising the ·prospect of produce for an outbreak's source. Com vice president of the Grocery cords reviewed by the AP, busi In draft rules issued Tuesday, without accounting for its various bearing different tracking sys panies complained the proposals Manufacturers Association. ''It ness groups met at least 10 times the Interior Department recom impacts. High oil and natural gas tems reaching distributors that were too burdensome and costly, wouldn't have hurt, for sure." with the White House between mended a range of royalty rates for prices have already caused a black may not be able to read them and warned they could disrupt Brackett formerly was a top March 2003 and March 2004, as the extraction of oil from shale on 2 gold rush in the West, with more all. the availability of consumers' safety official at the FDA. the FDA regulations were under million acres of public property in than 100,000traditionaloilandgas "That's where government favorite foods. Under pressure in 2003 and debate. Food industry lobbyists Colorado, Utah and Wyoming. All wells approved in recent years. standard-setting comes· to play," The apparent l;mt unintended 2004, the White House agreed to successfully blunted proposals would be less, at least for a time, -Ritter said Tuesdaythatoilshale, Kennedy said, to create location consequences of the lobbying dilute record-keeping proposals using arguments familiar in than the 12.5percentto 18.8percent which would not produce oil until codes, for instance, so that net success: a paper record-keeping by FDA safety experts. other regulatory debates: The the government currently collects 2015 or 2016, would do nothing to work of tracking systems "can system that has slowed investi "If the FDA had ~een given the government's plans would saddle from companies producing oil on help with high gasoline prices. talk to each other." gators, with estimated business , resources and authority years business with unnecessary and and off.shore. ago that it asked for to so1ve these costly regulations. 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