01 Tickets

02 Card of Thanks

03 Memorials                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

04 Lost and Found

05 Notices

WE BUY ANTLERS: 5 miles west of Del Norte on US 160 at Elk Ranch. 719-657-0942. (10/25 TFN)

06 Personals

SACKETTS: Sam Elliott, Jeff Osterhage, Tom Selleck, Terence Hill, Whoopi Goldberg. FIND ME! Puppy Chow. (10/25)

JACK: IT’S YOUR TURN. John did others so good he had friends. A bloody trail sometimes our own. John: We rode together since you were a child, Then you opened doors. Jack and I eradicated that feller with a funny hat. Our journey has begun. Postponed 'til spring, Just as well, I don't care for snow. Puppy Chow. (10/25)

07 Help Wanted

Wolf Creek Ski Area is seeking full and part time positions in the following departments: Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Experience preferred. Full-Time and year-round position. High school diploma or GED required. Professional Ski Patroller - Minimum qualifications include strong skiing ability and EMT-Basic certification. Snow science background, explosives experience, avalanche safety training is a plus. Pay based on experience. Winter seasonal position.

Photographer/Videographer – Professional freelance photographer and videographer with own camera and lenses. Available on short notice and strong skiing skills is a must. Proficient with Lightroom and/or Photoshop. Portfolio required. Winter seasonal position.

Snow Reporter – Must have interactive web experience, command of Microsoft office, strong organizational and communication skills. Hours 6am to 3pm, winter seasonal position with competitive wages.

Food & Beverage Employees – Managers, assistant managers, line/grill cooks, bakers and baristas. Winter seasonal position.

Treasure Sports – Seasonal, 40 hours per week. Must have prior experience in POS system. Friendly, hard working, organized with good communication skills. Positions in food and beverage, lifts, retail, ticket office, ski school and base ops. Winter seasonal positions with competitive wages. Applications can be downloaded from WolfCreekSki.com employment page. Send resumes and applications to [email protected] or P.O. Box 2800, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147. (10/11)

Rio Grande County is seeking a full-time jail cook. High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Must be 21 years of age, pass background investigation and drug test screening. $11.18/per hour 40 hours a week, full county benefits. Pick up and submit applications to Human Resources, 925 6^th St., Room 200, Del Norte, CO 81132. Applications and job description available on-line at www.riograndecounty.org. Position open until filled. (10/4)

Requesting bids for snow plowing/grading for Oct. – April 2017-2018, for LOA Association located in Del Norte, CO. Please email [email protected] or call 719-992-0043 and leave message. (10/25)

Rio Grande Hospital has an opening for:
Housekeeping Position. Previous experience in housekeeping duties of healthcare facility is preferred. Must be willing to work various shifts including weekends and holidays. Contact Paula Pacheco at 719-657-4111.
Full time dietary cooks to begin employment immediately. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. Contact Joan, Dietary Manager at 719-657-4159.
Full time RN.  Seeking motivated, energetic and customer service focused individual. Must be available to work flexible shifts. Contact Candice Allen, RN-CNO at 719-657-4120.
Part-time Materials/Purchasing Agent. For a complete job description, more information, or to apply contact Paula Pacheco, Human Resources at 719-657-4111.
Applications may be picked up at 310 County Road 14, Del Norte, CO 81132 or you can apply online at https://rio-grande-hospital.org  RGH is an EOE. Applications close 10/13/2017
. (10/11)

Saguache County announces an opening for a FT, 32 hours per week Emergency Manager: Job responsibilities include - Maintain an integrated emergency management system for Saguache County including mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery projects. Manage budget, grants and accounting for the Office of Emergency Management. Promote training opportunities, monitor NIMS compliance, plan and execute exercises and take corrective action. Work with State, Regional and Federal agencies to ensure coordinated disaster planning and response. Job requirements: Incident Command System experience, high school diploma or equivalent; Bachelors degree preferred. Minimum three years of related experience in emergency response or management. Colorado driver's license. Application can be obtained at the Saguache County Administration Office or downloaded at www.saguachecounty.net. Applications and required resume will be accepted in the Administration Office, 501 4th St., P.O. Box 100, Saguache, CO 81149 until 4:00 pm Friday, October 20, 2017. (10/18)

MOFFAT SCHOOL DISTRICT #2 is looking for energetic and flexible people who love working with kids to join our team of substitute teachers. Call us for more information on how to get started today:

719-745-0500. (10/11)

Local Meat distribution company seeking a full-time, clerk and clerical assistant, for the Holiday Season and perhaps longer. Knowledgeable in computers and telephone skills, using UPSWorldShip, QuickBooks and the various Microsoft programs, with bilingual as a plus. Will do invoicing, customer service, retail clerking, inventory control and other duties. Must work weekend 10-hour 4 day/week schedule. Salary commensurate with skills. Send detailed resume' with compensation history and computer skills to: Personnel Dept, Box 10, Del Norte. CO 81132. (10/18)

The Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area is seeking to hire a part time Marketing & Outreach Assistant and a Fall Intern. If you enjoy promoting cultural preservation, heritage tourism, and the history of the San Luis Valley then come thrive in our friendly and collaborative environment. Pay is based on experience. For more detailed information visit our website at http://sdcnha.org/wp/news/

To apply for these positions send a letter of interest and resume/CV to [email protected] with the subject line “job applicant” by October 13th, 2017. (10/4)

FACILITIES MANAGER- FULL TIME POSITION: Description: Creede School District is seeking an individual with knowledge of building systems and maintenance. Systems include HVAC, security alarms, fire alarms, boilers, sprinkler system, general equipment and other appliance-related systems. This individual must be skilled in all manner of building repair and responsive to employee work orders. Position will cover daytime custodial duties and oversight of evening custodian. The position also entails seasonal-related responsibilities including landscape work in the spring and summer and snow removal duties in the fall and winter. Reports to: Superintendent. Education: Minimum required is a high school diploma but prefer training in vocational and technical school. Higher education will increase the pay scale. Pay: The salary range is $35,000-$45,000 depending upon experience and education. Benefits: Included in the position. If you are interested, please contact the school office at (719)658-2220 to set up an interview appointment. Prior to an interview, an application must be completed. Applications can be found on the school website at www.creedek12.net. Look under the employment tab which is found on the home page under About us drop down menu. (10/18)

08 Work Wanted

09 Employment Services

10 Apartments for Rent

Three bedroom, one bath apartments available in South Fork, afforadble rates. 719-873-9865 or visit our website at mountainviewapartmentsco.com. (10/11 TFN)

11 Rooms

12 House for Rent

TWO BEDROOM, one bath rural house, no pets, no smoking 1^1/2 miles from Center. 307-421-1926. (10/11)

TWO BEDROOM, 1 bath, Alpine Village, South Fork. $650 per month, electricity included, propane separate. Call 719-849-8640. (10/11)

HOUSE FOR RENT in South Fork, unfurnished, three bedrooms, huge garage. $1200/month. 719-873-0273. (10/25)

13 Mobile Homes for Rent

14 Business Properties For Rent

PROFFESSIONAL OFFICE Space for Rent in Monte Vista. Rent includes internet, conference room, and copier/scanner. Call 719-852-0627. (10/25)

FOR RENT: Office or showroom, Highway 160 frontage, Del Norte. $300/month, utilities included. First and last required. 719-657-9116. (10/4)

15 Wanted to Rent

16 Vacation

17 Real Estate For Sale

35+ acres in Rimrock Ranch with horse set up, state of the art 1440 sq. ft. shop, RV hook up, bathroom, shower, 220 power, Borders BLM for year around access to horseback riding, hiking, ATV, snowmobiling, and etc. Call Steffens & Company Realty, Inc. 719-873-1700. (10/25 TFN)

40 ACRES, ALAMOSA, Hwy. 17, $239k, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, large bonus room, fenced with many out buildings, on well. Owner finance possible. Joe 719-256-5439. (10/18)

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY for a 2.1 acre farm. Three bedroom, one bath two story plus basement. Very large detached garage with many out buildings, fenced, South of Alamosa. Needs TLC. $75k. Joe 719-256-5439. (10/18)

18 Lots & Acreage

40 acres in grass 5 miles southeast of Monte Vista with owner financing. $49,000. Call Steffens & Company Realty, Inc. 719-873-1700. (10/11 TFN)

WINTER HORSE PASTURE: 160 acres, 5 miles east of Del Norte, supervised, alfalfa pasture, heated water, $60/head per month, discount for multiple head. November thru mid-May, 719-657-0942. Also 750# 3x3x8 alfalfa bales, cattle $45 each. Horse: $60 each. (11/8)

19 Farm & Farmland

RANCH FOR SALE: Colorado Grass Ranch. Location: San Luis Valley area, 3,000 acres, all continuous, good road, easy access, 1 deep well, irrigates 160 acres, for crop or grass and stock water. Numerous stock wells, six pastures, all wells artesian. Direct inquires to [email protected] or 719-240-0433. (10/18)

20 Business Properties

21 Mobile Homes

22 Property Wanted

23 Lawn and Garden

Sprinkler installation, and winterization: Done at reasonable rates. Call anytime, weekdays, weekends, evenings.719-580-0033 or (719)376-2593. (10/11)

24 Garage Sale

25 Auctions

26 Antiques

27 Appliances

WASHERS, DRYERS, refrigertor & stoves rebuilt. Call Jake 852-3350. (10/25)

28 Household Goods

29 Musical Instruments

30 Electronics/Computers

31 Health

32 Fuel & Heating

Eliminate high heating bills, CENTRAL BOILER Outdoor wood, corn, pellet furnaces. Clean, efficient heat!!! Kingdom Timber & Frame, Inc. FINANCING AVAILABLE! 1-575-756-2705. (10/18 TFN)

DRY, CLEAN BURNING COTTONWOOD, $80/cord, includes local delivery. Call 852-5511. (10/11)

PELLET STOVE for sale. Works great, $800. 719-873-1049, South Fork. (10/25)

33 Building Materials

34 Office Equipment

35 Heavy Equipment

36 Miscellaneous

STEEL STORAGE CONTAINERS – Sales, Rentals & Modifications!

Containers are water & rodent proof. 8’ wide, 8’-53’ in length.

Call for more information and pricing. Healdworks, Inc. – Your Total Storage Solution! 719-850-0346 (10/18 TFN)

FALL IS ALMOST HERE: Small and large potato rock, road base and crushed rock and good small pit run. We can deliver. Call Dave at 719-588-0291. (10/11)

SOLAR SALE! Large amount of 240 watt solar panels in stock, $232 each. We also stock Magnum inverters, Outback charge controllers, Rolls batteries, 8/2, 4/0, 2/0 wire etc. Quality products at affordable prices! Bontrager’s Variety Store, 9726 S. CR 3E, Monte Vista. 719-852-0500. (10/18)

FOR SALE BUTCHER HOGS, pasture raised, no hormones, antibiotics or GMO feed. 250-350 lbs., $1.00 per pound on the hoof. Will deliver hogs to slaughter house. 719-580-3930. (10/18)

37 Wanted

WANTED by serious collector for my lifelong license plate collection – pre 1913 city license plate. Need pictures. Conrad Hughson, Box 1, Putney, VT 05346 [email protected]. 802-387-4498. (8/8/18)

FREE DISPOSAL, YOU HAUL: old hay, straw, manure, grass clippings, leaves, etc. Call Rob for ?? 303-519-0377. (10/18)

WHITE WASHER AND DRYER, $200; Ethan Allen hutch, $200; misc. light fixtures, $25. South Fork, 719-272-1279. (10/18)

38 Machinery, Tools, and Equipment

39 Sporting Goods

40 Auto Parts

41 Farm Equipment

42 Feed & Seed

LOOKING FOR ALFALFA hay testing 170 or above. Call or email Ross Harmon, [email protected], [email protected]. Or call 806-231-9183. (11/15)

CATTLE AND/OR HORSE HAY: Alfalfa/grass, 3x4x8 bales, 750 lbs. each. First cut rain damaged cattle hay $110/ton, 2^nd cut medium grade horse hay $150/ton. OBO 5 miles west of Del Norte. 719-657-0942. (10/25)

43 Farm Products

44 Farm Services

45 Animal Breeding

46 Pasture for Rent

47 Horses & Cattle

48 Pets & Supplies

FREE KITTENS to good home. Call 852-5882. (10/11)

49 Animal Care

50 Livestock

51 Boats and Equipment

52 Camping Equipment

53 Trailers

54 Snowmobiles/ATV's

55 RVs & Campers

56 Business Opportunity

57 Investments

58 Motorcycles

HARLEY DAVIDSON 2009 Nightster 1200cc, 500 or less miles. $7,300. Call Marshall 719-849-8640 after 5 p.m. (10/4)

59 Vehicles Wanted

60 Classic Cars

61 4x4s

1989 ISUZU TROOPER II, good condition, runs well but needs engine work. $750. 719-658-2143. (10/11)

2010 JEEP PATROIT, V-6, 4 wd, automatic, a/c, cd player, am/fm, 105k miles, $5,600. Call Greg 480-2250. (10/11)

62 Vans

63 Trucks

64 Autos for Sale

CASH ON THE SPOT FOR JUNK CARS & TRUCKS: We pickup, no title ok. 719-937-7935. (10/11)

65 Professional Services

ROOFING: shingle roofing repair, over 30 years experience. Call HOUSECALL Home and Business repair today for free estimate. 719-850-0133. (10/18 TFN)

Farrier service, Lewis Hart 719-850-0734. (TFN)

THE BLIND GUY window coverings. Free measuring, free estimates. Professional installation. Guaranteed lowest prices. Call Tony, 970-903-1403. (12/27)

LICENSED PLUMBER does all types of plumbing repairs and plumbing remodels at reasonable rate. Quick service. Call anytime, available weekends and evenings. 719-580-0033 or 719-376-2593. (10/11)

66 Child Care