Seven Cabins Fire; Stables Sold; Village Update; VFD Fundraisers, and More
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Historic Stables Property Sold, Renovation Planned
The stables building near Burro Avenue has been purchased by Debbi McCurdy, co-owner of the Osha Trail Depot, who plans to transform the property into a multi-use event venue.
Angela Daniel confirmed the purchase and said local contractors experienced with historic properties are currently preparing bids and a timeline, with work expected to “begin soon”.
The ground floor of the building — where the original stables remain intact — is envisioned as a space for monthly trade days featuring local vendors, modeled after events like Fredericksburg Trade Days. The property also includes an existing one-bedroom, one-bath short-term rental unit.
The eventual plan is to offer the space for weddings and private events and to relocate the Osha Trail Depot shop to the stables location. A tentative opening target for the shop is August.
As part of the renovation, McCurdy is assembling a memory wall and is asking community members who have photos or memories of the Stables to share them. Submissions can be made in person at the Osha Trail Depot or via email: oshatraildepot@gmail.com
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Leadership Cloudcroft Wants You
The Leadership Cloudcroft 2026 cohort will connect with one another and local leaders, visit the village’s wells and springs, and take part in a “responsible tourism” forum organized by LC alumni and board members Amy Coor and Rick Donnelly.
Accepted participants will be invited to the LC 2026 kickoff on Thursday, June 11, at The Distillery--invite only--for a chance to meet local leaders, hear from Southwest Sports about their ice rink plans, and preview the season ahead.
Applications are due May 27.
Apply here: https://forms.gle/j5bfBwhYGqz3YGmm6
District 4 Volunteer Fire Auxiliary Hosts Raffle Fundraiser
The Otero County Volunteer Fire/EMS District 4 Auxiliary — representing the James Canyon, Upper Cox Canyon, and 16 Springs communities — is hosting a raffle fundraiser to support training and operational needs for the department. District 4 covers more than 167 square miles with fewer than 15 volunteers.
The drawing will be held Saturday, May 23rd at 2pm under the blue tent at the annual rummage sale in the Cloudcroft Elementary School upper parking lot. Winners must arrange pickup — prizes will not be mailed.
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