Mora County

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.

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

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.

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.