La Junta tribune., 1915-07-17
PROPOSED VACATION Rssoer

Rocky Ford Wants Us 70 J0ln Thsa
In Establishing vacati0a Rssost
In 40 Purgatolre Can0a."
At the last weekly meeting Of the
directors Of the La Junta Industrial
Association very interesting letter
from r. H. James. chairman Of the
board Of directors Of the Otero Agri-
cultural Club. Of Rocky Ford. was
read In which II was suggested that
the people Of Rocky Ford and La
Junta join In an effort to establish
q summer vacation resort In the can
yons OF the historic Purgatoire river.
about thirty miles south Of this city.
Some OF the scenic wonders OF that
section are said to surpass those Of
the Garden of the Gods, and with
very little effort and vigorous ad-
vertising campaign much travel
could be diverted that now passes
through this section every day for
the mountains. II would also pro-
vide a nearby resort for the people
of this section who have the vacation
habit and feel inclined to indulge at
least once a year. and give them an
opportunity for a days outing at .
very small expense. The letter was
addressed to C. c. Hearnsberger. sec
retary Of the association and is a.
follows:
Il see by the paper that the La
Junta Industrial Association has been
reorganized with you as secretary.
The board Of directors OF the Otero
Agricultural Club has the matter Of
publicity for the Purgatory Csnons -
scenic and vacation resorts. I
thought that this was . proposition
that we could get together on and %
write you our ideas. I would b
glad 10 hear what you people tAiak
Of the proposition at your earliest
In our discussion We found that
our board vas unanimously. Of the
opinion that the scsnsry Of thsss
caaons was much better than most
DesDis suppessd. anA that II an e.
nA1hRduA<m0san1nz1U-2ln6s
slsb tehing .aioeg . seod 0hetesrs-
phsr. material could b sscursd for
. campaign which would divert con-
siderable travel from the mountains.
We thought II would be good policy
10 establish . convenisnt camping
ground where there was good water
aud make list Of the places Of intsr-
est adjacent and directions for reach
ing them. II possible make arrange.
ments for some one % cater to the
wants Of campers aud picnicksrs.
These pictures and advantages
could BE- made public through the To-
cal papers. picture shows. post cards
or any other way handy. the idea be-
Ing to get our peoples attention csn.
tered on . particular routs with .
definite name ~ we'll ~ better iu-
formed ~ to what really il Ia the
canon country.
The benefits 70 bs derived would
be In cheaper vacations for psopls
who have the vacation habit snd arc
used To INDUCING Il. The opportuai.
~ for parties Of local people to take
short trips at small expense: the On.
tertainment Of eastern visitors and
tourists who are generally told II they
wish 10 zee anything they will have 70
90 10 the mountains: for the farmer
II means he eau take his family and
drive TO an enjoyable camping plaes
In less than day. This IL . feature
that should bc pushed. ~ farmers a.
= general rule do not give their fami.
Hes outings enough. A. . financial
proposition Il will keep money at
home for camping QUILTING which IL
now spent In the mountains: Il will
got eastern money which does not
now stop. and create considerable iiv.
cry business for our garages. be.
lIeve this worthy your cooperation
from every standpoint.
I would like 10 hear from you on
this soon ~ Il Il setting late In the
season. We would have besn busy
on Il before but for the wet season
and the fact that the mea on ouf
board ars all too busy this season 70
spare . day ualsss there vas soas.
thins that could not b deferred.
have besa there enough 10 ksov
that youe people make better uss q
The sxcsllsat road from youf tova.
comparatively. thaa % ours. Bet
sltll % cot tAlak it u - univessally