Compiled By Peggy DeStefano In 1886, determined Sisters of Loretto arrived in Denver where they proceeded to found a Catholic girls’ high school. They made their way here in covered wagons following the Santa Fe Trail as they travelled West. No cowards these! Prior to coming to Colorado, the Sisters of Loretto began because a small band of women left […]
September 2 Congress establishes U.S. Treasury (1789) V-J Day; Japan signs formal surrender (1945) September 5 First session of Continental Congress convenes (1774) Labor Day September 9 Congress renamed the nation “United States of America” (1776) September 11 Grandparent’s Day Patriot Day 21st anniversary of 9/11 attacks September 16 POW/MIA Recognition Day September 17 Constitution […]
By Sandy Dale As fall approaches, ‘tis the season of great outdoor events across the country. Florence is no exception. It is the 200 Anniversary of the Santa Fe Trail and the 150th of the platting of Florence by James McCanless. The history of Florence is filled with stories of how entrepreneurs got rich in gold, oil, and the railroad, […]
The legacy of Japanese-American farmers in Otero County used to include dozens of families. Today, the Hirakata family runs the only active Japanese-American farm in Otero County. Hard work, commitment to family, and the importance of education and adapting to new approaches and techniques have always been core values for the Hirakatas. Tatsunosuke Hirakata was born on June 3, 1870, […]
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