Santa comes to town

Sophia Olivas tells Santa what she wants for Christmas as her brother, Carlos, waits his turn. Santa visited the Elks Lodge on Dec. 5. More photos on 4C.

Eight-month old Sadie Standard meets Santa for the first time and isn’t sure she likes the bearded man. The Cortez Kiwanis Club served pancakes and sausage at the annual Breakfast With Santa where several hundred children waited up to an hour to visit with Santa.

Mattie Yoder visits with Santa.

Jackson Beattie gives Santa a hug.

ABOVE: Mattie Yoder visits with Santa at the Kiwanis of Mesa Verde’s breakfast at the Elks Lodge on Dec. 5.

RIGHT: Eight-month old Sadie Standard meets Santa for the first time.

BELOW: Allison and Amber Medina sit with Santa.

Annalisa Abeyta tells Santa what she wants for Christmas.

Rhi Starr tells Santa what she wants for Christmas.