Center
FOOD & DRINK
Local monuments from Del Norte Public Library find new home at museum
DEL NORTE – With the Downtown Revitalization Project getting underway in Del Norte, the Rio Grande County Museum and Del Norte Public Library partnered on another project and saved two cherished monuments that would have been without a home. While planning for the new sidewalk installation, engineers noted that...
Merna Lewis: ‘Music is in my blood’
ALAMOSA — Merna Lewis may not have been born with a fiddle in her hand, but she came about as close to that as a person can get. A native of Monte Vista and part of a large family of farmers, entrepreneurs and musicians, Merna’s mother – Bobbie Heersink, Aunt Bettie and Uncle Dan Freel plus her Aunts Bonnie and Billie would gather together after church on Sundays for a jam session. Named for the Bowen Community Methodist church in Monte Vista, the Bowen String Band played at weddings and funerals, festivals, blue grass jams and contests.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.