The stacks coming down had a positive effect on Hurley in one way. When the EPAmandated cleanup commenced, the community cleaned up yards and homes as well. When called on, the Hurley Pride Committee responds, from waving flags for homecoming soldiers to showing up with their “pantry” to sell refreshments at area events, raising funds to further improve their community. One of many changes in Hurley is over 100 American flags displayed on appropriate holidays. There used to be just a few. The Hurley Pride Committee sells everything from T-shirts and key chains to mugs, Christmas ornaments and ”license plates” to raise funds for Hurley improvements. SaVanne, who grew up in a mining family, and Rex, who retired from IBM and then from his own office equipment maintenance business, “retired” to this area, ending up in one of the first homes built in Hurley. They are enthusiastic about the community and the Hurley Pride Committee. The committee’s latest hope and passion is to assist in putting a museum and gift shop in the historic SW Railroad Depot in Hurley when the town acquires it. They hope this brings more people to the little mining community. And both Kilgores point out, you don’t have to be on the committee to help. Just show up. Even younger residents are jumping in. “Hurley has some of the nicest, warmest people you’ve ever met,” says SaVanne. “It’s a real joy to live here.”
opposite, far left: Hurley Pride Committee, church and community members in 2007. above: Hurley Pride Committee President SaVanne Kilgore and police chief Bobby Ruiz discuss plans for 2006 festival parade route. Rex Kilgore on right.
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