Category Archives: Recent Events

Latest Design Plan Featured in Creede Magazine

By Gwen Nelson | Published: November 15, 2010

The Mineral County Fairgrounds has a new name: The Upper Rio Grande Events and Recreation Complex. This long-range regional project is expected to play a significant role in economic development and year-round recreation. By providing activities previously unavailable to the community, this complex will enhance the quality of life for generations. In considering the impacts that the recreation complex will have [...]

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Eat Dessert First

By Gwen Nelson | Published: July 11, 2010

The Mineral County Fairgrounds Association hosted a   viewing of architectural sketches for the Upper Rio Grande Events and Recreation Complex on July 8, 2010.  At the Community Church MCFA board members received input and thoughtful discussions on this project. Catherine du Toit and Anderson Inge of 51% Studios presented their vision for the future of [...]

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Eat Dessert First! Fairgrounds Public Update July 8th

By karabrittain | Published: July 1, 2010

The Mineral County Fairgrounds Association and the Upper Rio Grande Events and Recreation Complex host an Inform and Inspire public update at the Creede Community Church.  On July 8th, 4 to 6pm,  meet the Fairgrounds’ architects (51% Studios of London) to review and share input on the conceptual designs of the RECREATION COMPLEX.  Don’t miss [...]

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Father’s Day Open Horse Show

By karabrittain | Published: July 1, 2010

The Mineral County Fairgrounds Association All Breed Open Horse Show on Saturday June 20, 2010 was a great success for the first event of the season at the Upper Rio Grande Events and Recreation Complex.  Show manager Rosemary Egolf coordinated a wide range of English and Western classes.  Local community members involved were Brian Egolf [...]

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Michael Martin Murphey concert

By URGERC | Published: June 21, 2006

Legendary county music star and acclaimed cowboy poet Michael Martin Murphey headlines Creede’s annual Father’s Day festival this year with two evenings of lively, foot-stomping music. Two Michael Martin Murphey concerts topped a weekend filled with Mineral County Fairgrounds activities including a pre-concert reception, country-western dancing lessons, a parade, roping competitions, gymkhana, pancake breakfast, and [...]

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