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Sierra Nevada Geotourism Map - Why and How

Why?
We need your help to produce a better way to plan travel and attract visitors that will patronize your local businesses, take better care of your special places, and help make your local events more successful.

How?
This Geotourism... read the rest?

posted by lorrielefevre on July 27, 2010 in the Local Businesses category | comment/read comments

Ccolfax Chamber Mixer

Hawaiian Theme a Success
Tours of the Colfax Community Gift & Thrift Shop at the last Chamber Mixer on Thursday, April 8 offered a glimpse of the many hours it takes to run a well-stocked thrift shop.

“I had no idea what nice things... read the rest?

posted by rmartinez on April 09, 2010 in the Local Events category | comment/read comments

2010 Centennial Train Trip

Eighty (80!) lucky riders enjoyed the Colfax Centennial Celebration Train Trip to Reno over the weekend of March 13-14. The weather and scenery were glorious! There was plenty of snow between Alta and Truckee. Spectacular views!

There was plenty... read the rest?

posted by rmartinez on April 05, 2010 in the Railroad category | comment/read comments

Sunday BBQ in the park event – COL Babich for Congress

As your local Republican candidate, I invite you to join me for food and refreshments at the family-friendly picnic area. Map and Auburn Recreation Park information online at:
auburnrec.com/recreationpark.htm

This is an excellent opportunity... read the rest?

posted by michaelb on March 26, 2010 in the Colfax Signage category | comment/read comments

Freeway Bill board ads for local business

We have secured a special rate on 3 local billboards for promoting local Colfax Centennial events. Your business can sponsor events for an unheard of price break to have your business ad viewed by 1000's.The $500 monthly fee + vinyl and hanging costs can be... read the rest?

posted by connie11 on February 18, 2010 in the Colfax Signage category | comment/read comments

Towle Lumbar Railroad

I am a descendant of one the Towle Brothers who founded the town of Towle and the Lumber Company and Railroad. Does anyone have any pictures of any of the Towle Railroad Cars or Lumbar Company buildings? If so, I'd be thrilled if I could make a copy. Thanks... read the rest?

posted by Judy W on January 18, 2010 in the Railroad category | comment/read comments

Oldest? Colfax Centennial Celabration-100th Birthday!

We are looking for OLDEST in unlimited categories:
Oldest person living in Colfax?
Who has lived the longest in Colfax? Oldest Veteran living in Colfax? Oldest auto or truck still running in Colfax? Oldest business in Colfax? Oldest builting... read the rest?

posted by connie11 on January 15, 2010 in the Railroad Days category | comment/read comments

Capitol Corridor trains?

With Amtract ridership filling bus in Colfax wonder if we are getting any nearer to having Capitol Corridor Trains coming back to Colfax with at least 2 trains- possibly also linking to Reno.

posted by connie11 on January 15, 2010 in the Colfax Signage category | comment/read comments

Main St. and Hwy 174 sign

It will sure be great for our local businesses if we can get an inviting sign up on corner of Hwy 174 and Main Street