July 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joe Luis Natera, Sr., on June 29 after a courageous battle with illness. He was born in Alpine on March 4, 1951, to the late Saturnino Natera, Sr. and Victoria Natera. He was a graduate of New Mexico Military Institute, a dedicated

When I was researching the history of Fort Lancaster (1855-1861) for Texas Parks & Wildlife, one of the original sources was the inspection of the post in 1860 by Joesph Mansfi eld, the Inspector General of the Army. The report included an excellent map. Fort Lancaster was one of the most isolated posts in Texas, and no civilian settlement existed. It was located on the Overland Trail between San Antonio and El Paso and built close to good water sources, Live Oak Creek and the Pecos River.

The historic neighborhood known as “Newtown” in Fort Davis is being commemorated with a unique wayside exhibit sign to be unveiled on Sunday, July 7 at 2 p.m. This outdoor sign was designed by the Jeff Davis County Historical Commission and will be dedicated outside the L.B. Caruthers house located on Garrison Street, one block east of the highway property that was the former Porter’s. The event will celebrate our local history and honor Rosie and Tony Gutierrez with a certifi cate of excellence for the restoration of their historic adobe home after many years and phases of repair.

July 22 is the proposed launch date of Mountain View Hospitality Academy, the newest initiative of the nonprofit outreach program Mobile Comunidad, with a mission to offer professional training to area adults and those over age 16 in all aspects of the hospitality industry.

Information received from the USDA Farm Service Agency would like to notify local farmers and ranchers that nominations are now being accepted to serve on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees.

The smoke has cleared in downtown Fort Davis after another successful Smoke in the Mountains BBQ cookoff ended. This year, the cookoff added a Kids-Que competition where kids from ages 5-11 and 12-18 were able to join in on the fun.

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WEEK Meet Pixie! This little sweetheart came into the shelter after being found in an air duct with her siblings. She is super sweet and friendly. She loves playing with her three brothers and wants to snuggle with you.