What a beautiful summer we have had here in the Northeast Highlands. The temperatures have been mild and the rains have been very, very welcome. The plains country looks like one big golf course. The rains have assisted in keeping the threat of wildfires to a minimum. Those who have taken in yearlings should have some good weight gain on them, and that is helpful to the rancher. County fairs are being held across the state. Our young men and women are grooming and caring for their show stock so they might be on the winning end at judging time. We encourage all of our local friends and family to attend these local events in support of our local youth.
According to local news sources, the Lodgers tax has been higher that we have seen in a long time. Travelers come to our part of the world to experience Northeastern New Mexico . We have had great 4th of July fireworks and festivities. We have had balloon events, fiestas, North vs South sports activities, and the list goes on. Great shows have been held at the Shuler Theater in Raton. Visitors to our area can raft, canoe, and fish in some of the best streams and lakes in the Southwest.
School is getting ready to start at New Mexico Highlands in Las Vegas . Kids are beginning to prepare themselves for the fall activities. It is exciting to see their excitement as they prepare for the new scholastic year. It is hard to believe, but school is just around the corner for all intents and purposes.
Las Vegas got the welcome news that it will have a call center that might hire as many as 150 persons. Raton is in the race to be the town that will have the newest horse racing facility in the state. Everyone in the local community and area wish that their efforts will be rewarded.
And best of all, in November all the various elections will be held and decided and we can be through will all the B--------t that politicians say to get elected. Iʼm sure that all they say and do is in the best interests of their constituents but some how I think they are only in it for themselves. Quien Sabe! Well, keep your nose clean and your butt in the saddle. We may be in for a hard ride for the next few months. Mack Crow
