Updated: 3 hours ago / Posted Mar 31, 2023

Published March 29 

01 Tickets  

02 Card of Thanks 

03 Memorials 

04 Lost & Found  

05 Notices 

WE BUY ANTLER: Spring Prices! Use code “ELK18” and you will get $18/lb for Elk Grade A and $13/lb for Deer Grade A. 5 miles west of Del Norte on Hwy 160. 719-657-0942 (TFN) 

For information on meetings for ALANON NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS AND ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Please visit slvaa.org or call 719-937-5083. 

06 Personals  

07 Help Wanted 

Wolf Creek Ski Area is hiring full and part-time positions in the food & beverage department through April 9th! Get established the remainder of this season and return for the 2023-2024 ski season! Hiring for all positions including mid-level management. Benefits include skiing privileges, discounts on soft goods in retail shop, and competitive wages starting at $18/hr. Applications will be accepted all summer and can be downloaded from WolfCreekSki.com employment page. Send resumes and applications to [email protected] or P.O. Box 2800, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147. (4-5)  

Wolf Creek Ski Area is hiring full and part-time positions in the janitorial maintenance department through April 9th! Get established the remainder of this season and return for the 2023-2024 ski season! Benefits include skiing privileges, discounts on soft goods in retail shop, and competitive wages starting at $18/hr. Applications will be accepted all summer and can be downloaded from WolfCreekSki.com employment page. Send resumes and applications to [email protected] or P.O. Box 2800, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147. (4-5) 

The City of Monte Vista is seeking a Full-Time Utilities Maintenance Worker I. The Utilities Worker, under the general direction of the Utility Field Supervisor performs skilled work in the operation and maintenance of the water and sewer system. Installs meters, performs reading of water meters, and records the readings. Experience in laying of water and sewer mains and plumbing experience. Must have or be willing to be certified as Class D Operator for Water and Wastewater treatment and/or must have or be willing to be certified as a Class l Water and Sewer Distribution and Collection System Operator within 18 months of hire. The general starting wage is $16.00 – $18.75 per hour plus a very appealing benefit package. Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license. Job description and application are available at https://cityofmontevista.colorado.gov Submit application to City of Monte Vista, Human Resources, 95 W. 1st Ave., Monte Vista, CO. 81144, [email protected] Open until filled. EOE/ADA (3-29) 

Rio Grande County Public Health Department is seeking a Health Equity Program Specialist. Grant-funded position addresses health access and information issues, related communicable diseases and health equity. Starting at $20.96 – $21.80 per hour DOE. Benefits include healthcare, retirement, paid holidays. within the Rio Grande County. Pre-employment drug testing, including marijuana screening, and a background check required. Application and full job description available at www.riograndecounty.org  or Human Resources, 925 6th Street, Room 200, Del Norte, CO 81132. Application deadline: Until filled. (4-12) 

Rio Grande County is seeking a 3/4-time Airport Manager, 30 hours per week, starting at $20.99 – $22.43 per hour. Potential to develop into a full-time position. Includes retirement and paid holidays. Plans, coordinates, and monitors activities related to the operations and maintenance of the county airport. HS diploma required. Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Business Administration, or a related field, and two years of experience in the aviation industry preferred. Pre-employment drug testing, including marijuana screening, and a background check required. Application and job description available at www.riograndecounty.org  or Human Resources, 925 6th Street, Room 200, Del Norte, CO 81132. Application deadline: Until filled. (4-12) 

Rio Grande County, Colorado is seeking a part-time Assistant Airport Manager. 20 hours per week, $17.18 – $18.34 per hour. Includes retirement and paid holidays. Assists with airport operations, maintenance, and regulatory compliance. Some weekends and evenings required. HS diploma required. Pre-employment drug testing, including marijuana screening, and a background check required. Application and job description available at www.riograndecounty.org  or Human Resources, 925 6th Street, Room 200, Del Norte, CO 81132. Application deadline: Until filled. (4-12) 

Rio Grande County Sheriff’s Office seeking Jail Commander. Assists Sheriff in planning and administering jail activities. Establishes procedures, equipment needs, and manpower requirements. Must be 21 years of age, with min. 3 years of Supervisory/leadership training and/or experience, pass extensive background check, possess valid driver’s license and HS diploma or GED. Salary range $51,979 -$54,059 DOE. Pick up/submit applications: Human Resource Office: 925 6th St., Room 200, Del Norte, CO or on-line at www.riograndecounty.org. Deadline Until filled. (4-12) 

Rio Grande County Public Health Department is seeking a full-time Office Assistant, starting at $17.18 – $17.86 per hour DOE. The Public Health Office Assistant provides support to front office operations, Director and Operations Manager, and programmatic support for general public health work. HS diploma or GED required. Pre-employment drug testing, including marijuana screening, and a background check required. Application and job description available at www.riograndecounty.org  or Human Resources, 925 6th Street, Room 200, Del Norte, CO 81132. Application deadline: Until filled. (4-12) 

Rio Grande County Assessor’s Office is seeking a part-time Assessor’s Office Clerk. 20-25 hours per week, starting at $17.18 per hour. Compensation includes retirement and paid holidays. Assists the County Assessor by performing a variety of clerical duties including the maintenance of real estate and/or ownership records and assisting the public by telephone or in person at the Assessor’s office. High school diploma or GED and valid driver’s license required. Pre-employment drug testing, including marijuana screening, and a background check required. Application and job description available at www.riograndecounty.org  or Human Resources, 925 6th Street, Room 200, Del Norte, CO 81132. Application deadline: Until filled. (4-12) 

Rio Grande County Administration seeking full-time Office Assistant, starting at $16.08 – $16.73 per hour DOE. Benefits include healthcare, retirement, paid holidays. Office Assistant provides front office operations support and assists with administrative support to the County Commissioners, the County Administrator, and the Chief Financial Officer. HS diploma or GED required. Pre-employment drug testing, including marijuana screening, and a background check required. Application and job description available at www.riograndecounty.org  or Human Resources, 925 6th Street, Room 200, Del Norte, CO 81132. Application deadline: Until filled. (4-12) 

Hiring Front Desk and Housekeeping at Orient Land Trust/Valley View Hot Springs We are hiring! The positions available will be in the Reservations/front desk registration department and in the Housekeeping department. We operate seven days a week and different shifts are available. Pay Range: $14.00 to $16.00 per hour starting wage based on qualifications and experience. FLSA Status: Nonexempt. Benefits may include: An employee may be eligible for OLT group health plan coverage after 60 depending on the hours worked and for Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits after 120 days of employment depending on the hours worked. If you are interested, contact Kelley at 719-256-4315 or email [email protected] to request an application or for more information. (4-5) 

Maintenance Department at Orient Land Trust/ Valley View Hot Springs We are looking to fill two positions in our Maintenance Department. Tasks include, but are not limited to, hydro-electric power system operation, understanding of electrical (DC systems as well as AC systems), mechanical systems, heating and cooling systems, building upkeep, building renovation, general building skills, masonry, plumbing, drinking water and sanitation systems, geothermal heating systems, groundskeeping, forest mitigation, potential firefighting and first responder, open water management, electric cart, gas and diesel vehicles and generator systems, and hydraulics. Beyond this, we are needing the skills of problem-solving, diplomacy, patience, crew coordination, flexibility, inspiration and innovation. This is a facility that is open to the public and is clothing optional. Consistent, respectful, positive and smooth interactions with guests and other employees is a prerequisite. Pay Range: $16.00 to $20.00 per hour starting wage based on qualifications and experience. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Benefits include: An employee may be eligible for OLT group health plan coverage the first of the month after 60 days of employment depending on the hours worked and for Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits after 120 days of employment depending on the hours worked. Please send all serious inquiries to Mark Jacobi, [email protected]. (4-5) 

Del Norte Elementary School Teacher needed at the URGSD. We are seeking a hardworking and enthusiastic teaching professional to join our dynamic, vibrant and fun-loving team for the 2023-2024 school year. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or higher and possess or be able to obtain a Colorado Teaching License. Please submit your application, resume and cover letter to: Amy Duda, Principal at   [email protected] or contact Amy at 719-657-4050. Applications can be picked up at the District Office or online at: urtigers.co. (3-29) 

Personal Care Provider — A dependable/trustworthy, caregiver needed (part-time) for disabled daughter in the Antonito area $15 per hour transfers needed. Contact 719-588-9430 (3-29) 

Wolf Creek Ski Area is seeking full-time, year-around mechanics. Our team has open positions for lead mechanics who are willing to learn as well as expand their skills and abilities. Applicants need to be positive, team oriented, self-motivated, and must possess own tools/tool box. Reliable 4-wheel/all-wheel drive vehicle is also a must. Knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines required. Mechanical and operational understanding of heavy equipment, snow cats, automotive electrical systems, hydraulics/hydrostatic drive systems, transport buses, and metal fabrication are all a major plus. WCSA offers competitive wages along with career building opportunities. Starting pay between 50-100k, with benefits, depending on experience and physical ability. Applications are available at www.wolfcreekski.com. Email to [email protected] or mail to P.O. Box 2800, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147. (3-29) 

10 Apartments  

11 Rooms  

12 Houses for Rent 

Available May 1, a remodeled charming two bedroom/1.75 bath home in Del Norte. Pets are prohibited. One year lease. Credit report required. $850/month. Please leave a message at 719-850-0750. (4-12)  

Available May 1, a remodeled quaint 1 bedroom/1.75 bath unit in a 4-plex in Del Norte. Pets are prohibited. One year lease. Credit report required. $600/month, inclusive of water and sewer. Please leave a message at 719-850-0750. (4-12) 

13 Mobile Homes for Rent 

14 Business Properties For Rent 

DOWNTOWN MONTE OFFICE SUITE – 3 nicely furnished offices, central reception area and secure storage room. Utilities included. Historic landmark building. 719-588-0906 (4-5) 

15 Wanted to Rent 

16 Vacation 

17 Real Estate For Sale 

FARM FOR SALE in Waverly Area Sub-district #6, 1 ½ center pivots in grass and alfalfa, large hay shed, 2 bedroom home, 3 steel grainers, numerous out buildings on 8 Mile Road. Ready to farm 2023 season. Call Bruce at Steffens & Company Realty, Inc 719-580-0770. TFN 

35-80-plus acres parcels with good grass on County Line Road north of Hwy 160. Fully surveyed and ready to build on. Perfect location between Alamosa and Monte Vista. Call Bruce at Steffens & Company Realty, Inc. 719-580-0770. TFN 

35-80-plus acre parcels on San Francisco Creek south of Del Norte. Very private, views, 3 miles from town, electric and phone. Call Bruce at Steffens & Company Realty, Inc. 719-580-0770. TFN 

20 Business Properties 

21 Mobile Homes 

22 Property Wanted 

23 Lawn and Garden 

Spring is here! Is your Lawn-N-Garden, Equipment up to the challenge? Bring your repairs in early to avoid Longer lead times. County Line Small Engine Repair LLC, 4521 E C RD 12 S, La Jara, Co 81140 719-589-6466 Open Mon – Fri. 8:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M. (4-19) 

24 Garage Sales 

27 Appliances 

28 Household Goods 

29 Musical Instruments 

30 Electronics/Computers 

31 Health 

32 Fuel & Heating 

NEED FIREWOOD? Call Elam at Cozy Glo LLC. 719-480-5047. $190 per cord. Delivery available. TFN 

33 Building Materials 

36×20 Culverts (2) Good Condition $1,000 Each 719-580-6223 (4-19) 

34 Office Equipment  

35 Heavy Equipment 

36 Miscellaneous  

WANTED: vintage license plates; cash paid based on age, rarity, condition. Call/text Colin: 970-367-7594 (5/24) 

Cash for quality non-fiction books and LP records. Jeff 720-315-9145 (4-26) 

Propane Refrigerators Sold Here. Call For Options and Prices. We Also Stock Solar Powered Refrigerators and Freezers. Bontrager’s Variety Store, 9726 S. County Road 3E, Monte Vista. (719) 852-0500 TFN 

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 TFN 

SOLAR PANELS! 355 Watt and Smaller, We Stock Inverters, Charge Controllers, and Batteries in Brand Names of Outback, Magnum, Aims, Rolls, and More. Custom Cables and PV Wire. Bontrager’s Variety Store. 9726 S. CR 3E Monte Vista. 719-852-0500. TFN 

37 Wanted  

38 Machinery, Tools, Equipment 

39 Sporting Goods 

40 Auto Part 

41 Farm Equipment 

42 Feed & Seed 

43 Farm Products 

44 Farm Services 

Attention Farmer and Ranches: Seal your leaking livestock tanks, ponds & reservoirs with bentonite Spring Special 10% OFF. Rio Grande Bentonite. 719-580-6652 

45 Animal Breeding  

46 Pasture for Rent 

47 Horses & Cattle 

48 Pets and Supplies 

Siberian Husky: Purebred, Mask, blue eyes, pick of litter, 12-1-22, great temperament & markings. 970-987-2800, Call/text. (4-12) 

Goldendoodle pups, hypoallergenic, super curly, friendly. Up to date on vaccinations. Born June 5, 2022. Come see! $250. 719-480-0810 (3-29) 

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 

59 Vehicles Wanted 

63 Trucks 

64 Autos for Sale 

65 Professional Services 

RELIABLE CARPENTRY 40-plus years-experience in carpentry, painting, stucco, tile, drywall, roofing, etc. Drug/Alcohol free. Free Estimates 719-496-7630. (5-10) 

Squeegee Luigi’s Washing Services: Window Washing, Concrete Cleaning, Exterior Washing – FREE ESTIMATE: (719) 490-9047 TFN 

LICENSED PLUMBER does all types of plumbing repairs and plumbing remodels at reasonable rates. Quick service. Call anytime, available weekends and evenings. 719-580-0033 or 719-376-2593. TFN 

Need beautiful window blinds at the best prices? Call THE BLIND GUY at 970-799-0388 for a free estimate. (TFN) 

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The size was perfect. Such was the situation. The view from the back of the house and the terrace? Stunning open space with rolling green hills. The Del Sur house was exactly what this young French couple with two young boys could have hoped for – apart from the brown furnishings.

The floors were dark brown wood. So were all closets. The window coverings were also dark brown. And the tiles. And the countertops. Everything else was kept in beige tones.

The couple, who asked that their names not be used, left France for an adventure in California in 2011. He’s a software engineer, so they headed to San Francisco. She’s an event planner and has found work in the Bay Area. Ten years later his job took him to San Diego and by that time they had the two children. A 3 month old chocolate labrador recently joined the family.

The question the couple initially faced was whether to live on the coast, where the boys go to school, or inland, near the man’s office. After searching for homes, they found that they could get more bang for their buck inland and found a spacious, two story, 3,000 square foot home built in 2011 with four bedrooms and 4 ½ bathrooms.

The woman was drawn to the kitchen, large enough for cooking and entertaining. Husband loved the views of the hills beyond which also afforded privacy and the community’s many inviting paths for running and biking. It was just the right mood for both of them.

“When we visited the home, I thought I didn’t want to move,” the woman said. “But I felt so comfortable in this house and I could imagine living there.”

Even before it was renovated?

“My job is to be creative,” she explained. “You can visit an awful hotel and have a vision of turning the space into a spectacular event. So I’m used to seeing the potential.”

They bought the home in late 2021. The husband researched Yelp to find an interior designer and was impressed by the reviews for Blythe Interiors in San Diego. The couple hired the company, which assigned senior designer Janice Tran the project. The couple had discussed making some structural changes — like angling outdated hallway arches and removing bathroom walls that separated the main room from the toilet and shower — and found Tran, with her expertise in the area, to be a natural choice.

As Tran met the homeowners, she learned that their style is “young, fresh, clean lines, modern but homelike.” And with two young boys, everything in the house had to be “durable, easy to clean and easy to maintain.”

Tran said the couple “was a big part of the design process. We worked hard in the beginning to nail down their vision and once we got our concepts in place we started to choose the finishes for all the rooms.”

Tran selected and presented initial finishes such as tile and paint, and solicited feedback from the couple. Revisions would be made based on how they all envisioned each space and detail.

The couple moved into a rented apartment during the six-month renovation that began in January 2022. Tran said the scope of the project was to update all of the interior finishes and modernize the home as much as possible.

We ripped out all the floors and put in new (floors), ripped out the existing kitchen and installed new cabinets, counters, backsplashes, plumbing and appliances,” she said. “The arches in most areas of the house have been squared and opened up.”

Other elements of the project included rounding out the sweeping staircase on the ground floor, replacing the carpeting on the steps with white oak floors, and adding new iron handrails. All bathrooms have been refreshed with an overhaul of existing cabinetry and the addition of new countertops and accessories.

Originally, the couple wanted to create a French-style space by converting the ground floor’s spacious master bedroom with its stunning views into the dining room and using the smaller dining room area as a bedroom. That way, her guests would benefit from the view.

“In France, you put the bedroom where you don’t have a view, because we only go to sleep,” says the husband. “We don’t care about the view. We wanted the living room and dining room to have a view.”

But the cost of removing a structural wall in this area was prohibitive considering everything else was planned. Thus the bedroom retained the precious view, although the dining room is bright with natural light with an abundance of windows on two walls and overlooks a separate courtyard.

Dark hardwood floors gave way to French oak in a California Classics Bayonne finish. Gone is the beige wall color, replaced with a bright white, along with new baseboards and door panels. And Tran had numerous recessed lighting installed throughout the house.

In the great room, the wall has been updated with shelves, cabinets and a fireplace for a sleeker look. The original heavy hearth has been removed. The fireplace is now almost flush with the wall, surrounded by Arizona Tile’s Carbon Gray Satin Granite, with a slim piece of floating white oak as the mantel and a TV above.

The cabinets, shelves and interior have been stripped of the dark wood paneling. Now the two shelves in each recessed storage space, along with the closet doors, are a calming blue – Behr Ocean Swell Flat. For this room, as for the rest of the house, the couple brought their own furniture from their previous home.

The kitchen footprint remained the same, but the unsightly original island was lost. Instead, Tran designed a streamlined 172″ x 60″ work and dining area – with seating for up to 10 people on three sides – but packed with storage. To differentiate between the living room and the kitchen, the kitchen cabinets and adjoining butler’s pantry are finished in a darker blue. The island and countertops are Della Terra Quartz in Portofino by Arizona Tile. Tran had a Miele induction cooker and extractor hood installed in the counter opposite.

Behind those appliances and the glass-fronted kitchen cabinets is the wow factor of the space – a backsplash of white Hedron 4” x 5” 3D hexagonal tiles by Bedrosians. Another wow factor is a delightful Grohe Blue chilled and sparkling water filtration system supplied by Ferguson. The couple retained the previous owner’s dishwasher, refrigerator, and ovens.

The master bedroom features the couple’s original furniture and new carpet. They instead focused on creating a lighter, brighter, and more sophisticated bathroom. Like the rest of the house, the original closets had been dark and bulky. It also had an awkward lower vanity between the two sinks. Now the room is a clean black and white. The cabinets have been redesigned in white with matte black handles, and the vanity is gone. This wall and shower features a crisp white 16″ x 32″ Bedrosians tile reminiscent of the kitchen splashback. The flooring is 12″ x 24″ Chateau porcelain tile in a smoky slate-like finish, also by Bedrosians. Tran also used the tile in the shower niche.

At the opposite end of the bathroom, beneath a window overlooking the Del Sur open space, is a sexy 65-inch white Barclay Pilar bathtub with a floor-mounted Artos Opera bath filler.

Throughout the house, Tran focused on keeping the color palette in cool neutrals with lots of black detailing. And she found that most tile materials had a somewhat geometric shape with muted tones.

The family moved back into the home last summer and the couple are delighted with the updated design.

“It’s a very quiet house,” said the woman. “It’s quiet. It’s great to entertain people. You can have up to 12 kids running around, playing upstairs and having fun downstairs.”

Caron Golden is a freelance writer.

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