FT. GARLAND — The Fort Garland Revitalization Committee’s (FGRC) has closed the visitor center for the tourist season after another successful year providing travel and event information to over 4,300 local community members and visitors passing through.

The committee would like to thank FGRC volunteers, Friends of the Fort, Blanca/Ft. Garland Community Center Staff, Costilla County staff, Sierra Grande School, All-Gon Restaurant, Trinchera Irrigation, the organizations throughout the nation who sent free travel guides/maps, the global visitors who donated and community members.

“We wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season.”

Caption: From left are Linda Acosta, Loren Franke, Sharon Gibson, Lisa Gonzales, Janice Eppinette, Wendy Fraser, Nicole Langley, Dave Fraser, Marguerite Hoagland, Hortensia Maes,  Pam Thompson, Margaret Rodecap, Debbie Pettigrew, JoAnn Franke, Helen Gonzales and Shirley Chase. Courtesy photo by Ayesha Williams