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Carlton School Board approves superintendent contract

Walsenburg · Walsenburg

Carlton School Board approves superintendent contract

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CARLTON — The interim superintendent of Carlton Public Schools will have a flexible part-time schedule and receive a $90,000 salary. After offering the position to Mark Messman earlier this month, the Carlton School Board unanimously approved a contract at a brief special meeting on Monday, June 12. Messman will lead the district from July 1 through June 30, 2026. He is coming from central Minnesota, where he is retiring after 13 years as superi…See the Story

“Paso Por Aquí”: A.R. Mitchell’s voice echoes again in rediscovered transcript

Walsenburg · Walsenburg

“Paso Por Aquí”: A.R. Mitchell’s voice echoes again in rediscovered transcript

by Lisa Glorioso TRINIDAD — A forgotten echo of local legend Arthur Roy Mitchell has resurfaced—this time not in paint, but in words. A photocopied transcript of a talk Mitchell gave to the Trinidad Kiwanis Club on November 25, 1957, has recently been cataloged for preservation. Recorded by Paul Milosevich and Willard Louden, the speech […] The post “Paso Por Aquí”: A.R. Mitchell’s voice echoes again in rediscovered transcript appeared first o…Read Article

Remembrance ceremony at Ludlow to be renamed in honor of Butero

Remembrance Day · Walsenburg

Remembrance ceremony at Ludlow to be renamed in honor of Butero

by E.E.Mullens OUR WORLD — The United Mine Workers of America Region IV officials this past Saturday night honored one of their own in a retirement ceremony for a dedicated union member’s 44 years of service to the union. International Auditor/Tell and UMWA Region IV Director Bob Butero was fêted June 21 for his service […] The post Remembrance ceremony at Ludlow to be renamed in honor of Butero appeared first on The World Journal.Read Article

TSD1 Board of Education doubles down on Bachicha as superintendent choice

by Ruth Stodghill TRINIDAD — On June 11, the Trinidad School District No. 1 Board of Education named Interim Superintendent Olivia Bachicha the sole finalist for the district’s top job, following a 10-day internal-only application period. The decision came during a special board meeting and capped a process that yielded just one applicant—Bachicha, who has […] The post TSD1 Board of Education doubles down on Bachicha as superintendent choice ap…Walsenburg · Walsenburg Read Article

Aguilar’s 2025 water quality report: clean water, but storage tank and audit lag behind

by Ruth Stodghill AGUILAR — The Town of Aguilar has released its 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report, confirming what most residents will be glad to hear: the water’s safe to drink. Testing done throughout 2024 shows that the town met all state and federal standards. But along with the good news came a few reminders […] The post Aguilar’s 2025 water quality report: clean water, but storage tank and audit lag behind appeared first on The World Jo…Walsenburg · Walsenburg Read Article

New faces, familiar challenges

by Ruth Stodghill TRINIDAD — Running a rural ambulance district often feels like volunteering to fight fires—diving into emergencies with limited resources, wearing too many hats, and counting on teamwork to keep the worst from spreading. At the May 28 board meeting, three new directors stepped into just such a role, joining the Trinidad Ambulance […] The post New faces, familiar challenges appeared first on The World Journal.Walsenburg · Walsenburg Read Article

Twenty-two lawsuits and counting

by Mark Craddock OUR WORLD -— When a federal agency, acting under authority of a presidential executive order, labels 64% of Colorado’s counties and nearly 70% of New Mexico’s counties as immigration scofflaws that are “shamefully endangering communities,” it raises concerns. When that same agency quickly pulls its list from public view and provides no […] The post Twenty-two lawsuits and counting appeared first on The World Journal.Walsenburg · Walsenburg Read Article

Cimarron Council weighs Scottish waste-to-energy plan

by Ruth Stodghill CIMARRON — The Cimarron village council’s June 11 meeting offered a little something for everyone: cautious optimism over a Scottish company’s pitch to turn biomass into jobs, some simmering frustration over deputies who seem more ghost than guardian, and a moment of quiet pride as Cimarron chalked up its second straight clean […] The post Cimarron Council weighs Scottish waste-to-energy plan appeared first on The World Journ…Walsenburg · Walsenburg Read Article

Main Street LIVE goes all in on melodrama

by Tracy Wahl TRINIDAD — The latest offering from Main Street LIVE in Trinidad is a double header melodrama. That format guarantees enjoyment for the audience as they are encouraged to boo, hiss and cheer along with the actors led by the very enthusiastic Bex Woods. “The Pony Espresso”is directed by Kris Miller and “The […] The post Main Street LIVE goes all in on melodrama appeared first on The World Journal.Walsenburg · Walsenburg Read Article

We have a mascot

by Conor Boynton-Orr Walsenburg’s new mascot for the year, Wally, and his fishy friend. Wally was designed by Peakview student Elsie Vialpando. WALSENBURG — At the June 17th meeting of the Walsenburg City Council, a small piece of happy, optimistic local history was made. The first rendition of “Wally,” Walsenburg’s unofficial town mascot, was accepted by the council and a proclamation was read declaring July 1st to be Walsenburg Wally day. T…Walsenburg · Walsenburg Read Article

LV Trustees tackle problem lurking in back alleys

by E.E.Mullens LA VETA — La Veta is one of those communities that really shows its best side in the summer. Tourists and seasonal residents stroll the colorful downtown alongside year-round locals, soft music drifts through the air, but, where the tourists don’t go, in the recesses of the old town, there are abandoned vehicles. […] The post LV Trustees tackle problem lurking in back alleys appeared first on The World Journal.Walsenburg · Walsenburg Read Article

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