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The Weekender for Aug 8th - Aug 10th
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Aug 8, 2025
Trivia Question❓What famous outlaw gang made their headquarters in Southern Colorado during the late 1800s and early 1900s? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
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Weather this Weekend |
📅 Friday, August 8 📅 Saturday, August 9 📅 Sunday, August 10 |
Quote Of The Day |
"Life is a combination of magic and pasta." - Federico Fellini |
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Lake Pueblo State Park, located at 640 Pueblo Reservoir Road, is one of Colorado's most popular state parks. In 2024, the park welcomed 2.9 million visitors who enjoyed activities such as biking, boating, camping, fishing, hiking, picnicking, swimming, and various water sports. Established in 1975, the park is celebrating its 50th year in Pueblo. The park, also known as the Pueblo Reservoir, was created through the construction of the Pueblo Dam between 1970 and 1975. Despite delays in the project due to budget cuts, Lake Pueblo opened to the public on July 1, 1975, offering a range of recreational opportunities. |
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Fri Aug 1st - Thr Aug 7th
Fri Aug 1st - Thr Aug 7th
Fri Aug 8th-10th 12pm-5pm
Fri Aug 8th 7pm
Fri Aug 8th 7pm
Fri Aug 8th 7pm-9pm
Fri Aug 8th 11pm-2am
Sat Aug 9th 9am-12pm
Sat Aug 9th 5pm-7:30pm
Sat Aug 9th 6pm
Sat Aug 9th 6pm-10pm
Sat Aug 9th 7pm-11pm
Sun Aug 10th 6pm
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This Week's Furry Friends @ Trinidad Shelter |
We have an incredible selection of dogs and cats waiting for you to come take them to their forever home.
We make it easy so come by and see if you new BFF is here.
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August 8, 2025 — Trinidad State College will host its Centennial Legacy Extravaganza Weekend (Aug 8–10), celebrating 100 years with alumni tours, live music, and campus events
August 8, 1924: The Colorado and Southern railway and Denver & Rio Grande reached an agreement to build a joint passenger depot in Walsenburg on Fourth Street between Main and Russell streets.
August 9, 1897 – Leandro Duran (and wife Junita) received a homestead patent for 160 acres in Las Animas County near Gulnare, marking agricultural settlement expansion in the region
August 9, 1908 – Among the seven graduating students of La Veta High School, four young women became local teachers earning $50–70/month; two young men entered college—a snapshot of early educational development in the region
August 10, 1862 — Colonel John Francisco established Francisco Fort outside La Veta, launching settlement in the Cuchara Valley—the fort that anchored La Veta’s early history
August 10, 1941, The Rocky Mountain News published game statistics including Sioux City vs Pueblo team’s batting averages and Western League results. This highlights Pueblo’s active participation in regional minor-league baseball at the time, a significant part of its local sporting heritage. |
Bad Joke for the Weekend... |
Why did the scarecrow win an award in Southern Colorado? Because he was outstanding in his field! |
Interesting Facts |
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You know I’m always here with Good Neighbor service. But I’m also here with surprisingly great rates for everyone. Call me for a quote to see how much you can save. You might be surprised. - Markie |
💡 Answer to Trivia Question: The Wild Bunch, led by Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. |
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