Honoring Hispano Heritage in Huerfano County

New! Saturday, May 27th 10:00AM-4:00PM
Honoring Hispano Heritage in Huerfano County
A gala event that has been months in the planning is happening Memorial Day weekend in Huerfano County! The inaugural sharing of Pictorial Archive of 25 Founding Hispano Families will debut in La Veta on Saturday, May 27th at the La Veta Community Center from 10:00AM-4:00PM with a few specially invited vendors. Guest speakers will be at the La Veta Library starting at 10:30AM with noted author and historian, Virginia Sanchez. 12:00PM Norberto Valdez, PhD, retired Ethnic Studies professor addressing the concept of Querencia (the place from which one draws their strength). At 2:00PM much respected journalist from PBS, Kate Perdoni, will share her reverence for people and place in Southern Colorado.