Where we are on Colorado's COVID dial
Huerfano County: GREEN, March 25 — Las Animas County: BLUE, March 24
As of April 2, ALL Coloradans age 16 and up
are eligible to receive a COVID vaccination.
Noah’s Ark postpones Fur Ball
To minimize public health risks, Noah’s Ark Animal Welfare Association is following the recommendations of The Colorado Department of Health and Environment and is postponing the April 18th Noah’s Ark Fur Ball Fundraiser until further notice. The Fur Ball is not cancelled, it is only postponed to be held at a later date, yet to
La Veta Town Board approves ‘virtual meeting’ emergency ordinance
On Tuesday, March 17, the La Veta Town Board met in the town community center rather than its typical small, Main Street meeting room, in the interest of safe “social distancing.” Among the agenda items was an emergency ordinance providing for “virtual meetings” in the event of a declared emergency, such as the coronavirus epidemic.
La Veta Library to close Wednesday, March 18 at 1 pm
Update from Director Tony Masinton March 17, 2020 @ 4:30pm La Veta Public Library will close its building on Wednesday, March 18, at 1pm. All events, programs, and meetings will also be cancelled. The building will remain closed until at least April 6. There will be no fines charged for any items currently checked out.
Meals and distance learning for Huerfano Re-1 students
Message from Huerfano Re-1 Schools: MEALS FOR STUDENTS: We are grateful that SCCY is providing food this week and during spring break. We have put together good plans to get food to our students if we are still closed after spring break. We will get the food ordered and the production and distribution will begin
CHSAA extending ban on spring sports, music events and other school activities until April 18
March 17, 2020 — The Colorado High School Athletics Association has just now lengthened their ban on spring athletics, music events and other school activities until April 18th.
All remaining Huerfano Re-1 students need to pick up home learning packets between 4 and 6 today
Parents/Students: In order to continue learning at home during the time of school closure teachers have finalized all work packets, electronic learning directions etc. iPads will also be distributed. Pick-up of these materials are today, Tuesday, March 17th at your child’s school from 11-3 and 4-6 pm. All students are expected to pick these items
Free Internet Access for Huerfano RE-1 students during COVD-19 school closures
Starting Monday, March 16, 2020 Charter/Spectrum will install FREE 60 day service to students of K-12 schools and districts in their service areas (Walsenburg is one of their service areas) for those who are not current charter/spectrum customers.Call: 1-844-488-8395 https://tinyurl.com/charterfreeTo quote their press release: To ease the strain in this challenging time, beginning Monday, March
Huerfano Re-1 schools closed through Sunday, March 29
Notice from the Huerfano RE-1 Superintendent: It was determined at the Friday, March 13 emergency board meeting to close Huerfano Re-1 Schools beginning Monday March 16, 2020 through Sunday, March 29, 2020 as a result of concerns with exposure to and transmission of the COVID-19 Virus. On Friday, March 27th, the board will reconvene to
Meet-and-greet in Mora postponed
NEW MEXICO — Luna Community College’s meet-and-greet along with a board of trustees special meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, in Mora has been postponed. The college will reschedule both the meet-and-greet and BOT meeting at a later date.
Catholic diocese cancels public masses until further notice
The Catholic Diocese of Pueblo, which includes Huerfano and Las Animas County Catholic parishes, issued the following statement on March 13: Following the order by Governor Jared Polis to cancel all public gatherings of 250 or more people to help stop the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), and acting on the advice of the leading
Noah’s Ark postpones Fur Ball
To minimize public health risks, Noah’s Ark Animal Welfare Association is following the recommendations of The Colorado Department of Health and Environment and is postponing the April 18th Noah’s Ark Fur Ball Fundraiser until further notice. The Fur Ball is not cancelled, it is only postponed to be held at a later date, yet to
La Veta Town Board approves ‘virtual meeting’ emergency ordinance
On Tuesday, March 17, the La Veta Town Board met in the town community center rather than its typical small, Main Street meeting room, in the interest of safe “social distancing.” Among the agenda items was an emergency ordinance providing for “virtual meetings” in the event of a declared emergency, such as the coronavirus epidemic.
La Veta Library to close Wednesday, March 18 at 1 pm
Update from Director Tony Masinton March 17, 2020 @ 4:30pm La Veta Public Library will close its building on Wednesday, March 18, at 1pm. All events, programs, and meetings will also be cancelled. The building will remain closed until at least April 6. There will be no fines charged for any items currently checked out.
Meals and distance learning for Huerfano Re-1 students
Message from Huerfano Re-1 Schools: MEALS FOR STUDENTS: We are grateful that SCCY is providing food this week and during spring break. We have put together good plans to get food to our students if we are still closed after spring break. We will get the food ordered and the production and distribution will begin
CHSAA extending ban on spring sports, music events and other school activities until April 18
March 17, 2020 — The Colorado High School Athletics Association has just now lengthened their ban on spring athletics, music events and other school activities until April 18th.
All remaining Huerfano Re-1 students need to pick up home learning packets between 4 and 6 today
Parents/Students: In order to continue learning at home during the time of school closure teachers have finalized all work packets, electronic learning directions etc. iPads will also be distributed. Pick-up of these materials are today, Tuesday, March 17th at your child’s school from 11-3 and 4-6 pm. All students are expected to pick these items
Free Internet Access for Huerfano RE-1 students during COVD-19 school closures
Starting Monday, March 16, 2020 Charter/Spectrum will install FREE 60 day service to students of K-12 schools and districts in their service areas (Walsenburg is one of their service areas) for those who are not current charter/spectrum customers.Call: 1-844-488-8395 https://tinyurl.com/charterfreeTo quote their press release: To ease the strain in this challenging time, beginning Monday, March
Huerfano Re-1 schools closed through Sunday, March 29
Notice from the Huerfano RE-1 Superintendent: It was determined at the Friday, March 13 emergency board meeting to close Huerfano Re-1 Schools beginning Monday March 16, 2020 through Sunday, March 29, 2020 as a result of concerns with exposure to and transmission of the COVID-19 Virus. On Friday, March 27th, the board will reconvene to
Meet-and-greet in Mora postponed
NEW MEXICO — Luna Community College’s meet-and-greet along with a board of trustees special meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, in Mora has been postponed. The college will reschedule both the meet-and-greet and BOT meeting at a later date.
Catholic diocese cancels public masses until further notice
The Catholic Diocese of Pueblo, which includes Huerfano and Las Animas County Catholic parishes, issued the following statement on March 13: Following the order by Governor Jared Polis to cancel all public gatherings of 250 or more people to help stop the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), and acting on the advice of the leading