Journal 62: The La Veta Fire Auxiliary

In the heart of the Spanish Peaks region, where rugged mountains and sweeping pine forests cradle the historic towns of La Veta and Cuchara, community is not just a value, it's a lifeline. For mountain residents, wildfire readiness, emergency support, and resilience are more than priorities; they are essential for living safely and sustainably in Colorado’s high country. 

Journal 64: Re-Creating the Cuchara Camps Truck

When George Mayes rumbled across the Great Plains in his 1925 Ford Model TT, his homemade “rolling billboard” for Cuchara Camps, he had no idea he was creating one of the most beloved icons in our valley’s history. His marketing marvel crisscrossed Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, introducing travelers to the magic of Cuchara long before brochures or modern branding strategies ever existed.