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Mora County

  • Palabras Pintorescas: The old days of fires, ginger ale and La Fonda

    Smoke from the Tres Lagunas fire billows up in huge clouds as I write this. Yes, it is a long way across the mountain from the Pecos Canyon to Rociada, but fire knows no limits when such high winds blow night and day.

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  • Mora Community Calendar and Senior Lunch Menu - June 7, 2013

    COMMUNITY CALENDAR

    Saturday
    9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ­— First of Mora County Strategic Planning Sessions, Mora High School Library and Lecture Hall
    Sunday
    2 p.m. — VFW Ladies Auxiliary Meeting, VFW Hall
    5 p.m. — VFW Regular Meeting, VFW Hall
    Tuesday
    6 p.m. — Tee-ball, Pirates vs. A’s, Little League Field, Holman
    6 p.m. — A’s vs. Dodgers, Little League Field #1, Rockies vs. Cardinals Field # 2, Holman
    Thursday

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  • Mora County Notebook: Mora native wins prestigious award

    Simon R. Fresquez, of the United States Navy CMI/EXW/SW has been awarded the Marvin G. Shields Award for the calendar year 2012.

    This award is presented to recognize the one Sea- bee that has made extraordinary contributions to the naval construction force and has upheld the highest traditions and legacy of U.S. Navy Seabees over the course of the past year.   

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  • Palabras Pintorescas: Slim notebooks and Eddie

    Memorial Day is always memorable for me, here in our big mountains. Friends, neighbors, actually … and I try to “tour the ranch” as such on our ATVs. Tinta Negra, my old dog decided she would guard this house this time. She’s 12 now and thinks it is best to hold down the back step.

    We start off by going past our ranch cemetery, and we all silently wish those aren’t with us well. May they rest in peace, and this includes our many dear dogs and cats.

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  • Mora County Notebook: 26 high school seniors graduate

    Twenty-six people received their diplomas from Mora High School last Friday evening, and they are ready to begin a new chapter in their lives.

    Many will be continuing their education at Luna Community College, New Mexico Highlands University and the University of New Mexico. Some will be entering the service to serve their country in the armed forces. They have all done well to graduate from Mora High School and are wished well in their future endeavors.

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  • Mora Community Calendar and Senior Lunch Menu - May 29, 2013

    COMMUNITY CALENDAR

    Monday
    5:30 p.m. — Mora Valley Community Health Services Board meeting, administration building
    Tuesday
    Deadline for signing up for Miranda Serna Memorial Basketball Camp after this date cost will be $55
    6 p.m. — Tee-ball A’s vs. Angels, Little League Field, Holman
    6 p.m. — Dodgers vs. Cardinals Field #1, Rockies vs. A’s, Field #2, Holman
    Thursday
    6 p.m. — Tee-ball Angels vs. Pirates, Little League Field, Holman

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  • Palabras Pintorescas: Road building and the little taxi

    Surprises come in different ways, I’ve learned. I sometimes remember to watch Antiques Roadshow on Channel  5. About the time I start to think that old piece of junk hiding on the shelf is just that: junk, I see something very similar appraised on that show, and it is usually worth a lot of money.

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  • Mora County Notebook: Schools celebrate Dia de la Cultura

    Earlier this month, the Mora Independent Schools celebrated Dia de la Cultura with a wonderful program presented by the kindergarten through the middle school classes.
    There was a large crowd filling the bleachers in the gym. Chairs were set up on both sides of the floor to accommodate all of the audience. The gym was tastefully decorated with the Hispanic theme.

    Behind the performers were black curtains to make a “back stage.” On the curtains were hung sarapes, sombreros, guitars and other mementos of the Hispanic culture.

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  • Mora Community Calendar and Senior Lunch Menu - May 24, 2013

    COMMUNITY CALENDAR

    Friday
    6 p.m. — Mora High School Graduation, Joseph M. Montoya Gym
    Tuesday
    6 p.m. — Tee-Ball, Angels vs. Pirates, Little League field, Holman
    6 p.m. — Little league, A’s vs. Cardinals, Little League Field #1, Dodgers vs. Rockies, Little League Field #2, Holman
    Thursday
    6 p.m. — Tee-Ball, Pirates vs. A’s, Little League field, Holman
    6 p.m. — Dodgers vs, A’s, Little League Field #1, Cardinals vs. Rockies, Little League Field #2, Holman

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  • Palabras Pintorescas: Lessons learned in tornado country

    I think spring in finally here. It is a beautiful May morning and I have just fed some hungry critters. One of our cows gives little milk, so she and her kid are in the corral for a spell, until the baby’s bottle is no longer needed to supplement.

    The three old horses need extra hay as well. Their teeth aren’t good, they are “stove up” as old timers would say, and they appreciate any and all handouts now.

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