Mission Viejo Old News

Click on the links below to access Mission Viejo Reporters published in California relating to Mission Viejo Colorado. Documented within these pages are the first Mission Viejo Aurora residents, numerous clubs and other notable events that happened when Mission Viejo Colorado was inaugurated. Mission Viejo Company supported and nurtured the development of not just a group of homes in a development but in creating a social community. Many of the descendant groups (like the Spartans Youth Club and the Mission Aurora Colorado Swim Team) initiated by the Mission Viejo Company continue to this day in the area however most have expanded their base to include residents throughout all of Aurora.

Special Thanks to Mr. James G. Toepfer, Past President of the Mission Viejo Company, Colorado Division and Mr. Arthur S. Cook former Community Activities Coordinator with the Mission Viejo Company for their kind help in compiling these documents.

January 1972-1

First announcement about the Mission Viejo Aurora Colorado project

January 1972-2

More information on Mission Viejo Company's past successes

February 1972-1

Ground-breaking ceremony for Mission Viejo Colorado is reported

February 1972-2

The recreation center for Mission Viejo Colorado is announced

May 1972

Power, sewer, water line construction as well as fire house announced

June 1972

Models under construction; April 1972 snowstorm reported

July 1972

Model home construction photo

September 1972

First "Mission Bell" street light, landscaping and grand opening announced

November 1972-1

Gala grand opening and dedication ceremonies with Colorado Governor Love reported

November 1972-2

Dedication photos and sales position announcements

December 1972

Aurora home sales a success

January 1973

Mr. and Mrs. Rust, first residents to move into Mission Viejo; winter photos in Mission Viejo

February 1973

New salespersons in Mission Viejo Aurora

March 1973

Santa Claus visits Mission Viejo; recreation center construction photo

April 1973

Seville Townhomes preview; new sales mangers; first 50 families move in; April 1st Fun Day event; new recreation director

May 1973

New recreation center; new customer service manager; April Fun Day event photos

June 1973

New director of operations; Elementary school ground-breaking ceremony; saleswoman surpasses $1 million, more "bell" street lights going up

July 1973

Seville Townhomes grand opening; homeowners' barbecue

August 1973

Increased sales; recreation center grand opening reported; Fourth of July celebration

September 1973

Greenbelt landscaping; new women's club; Mission Viejo Tennis Cup; balloon to the moon contest

October 1973

Library and Parks bond issue; Mission Viejo Elementary School Opens

November 1973

Mission Viejo Golf Tournament Winners; Activities Committee makes yuletide plans; swim club gets started; women's club success, new staff and child care course offered; balloon to the moon winner photo

December 1973-1

Old Fashioned Christmas planned, model home decorating contest; Denver Broncos football clinic in Mission Viejo; women's club hosts candidate night; photo of the winners from the Mission Viejo, Colorado Tennis Tournament

December 1973-2

Santa's workshop calendar; live manger event; candlelight parade; children's letter to Santa

December 1973-3

Luminera event; children's letters to Santa Claus

January 1974

Model home decorating contest winner named; first Mission Viejo swim meet; Mission Viejo Elementary dedication ceremony

February 1974

Second Swim Meet held; Mission Viejo Company vs. Homeowners football game; events at the recreation center; Activities Committee's Christmas Ball

March 1974

Swim Team wins meet; Ground Hog Day Pet Show event; Second April Fun Day; Crafts Day Program; architectural firm announced for new library; parental involvement at Mission Viejo Elementary School; first meeting of the Mission Viejo Ski Club

April 1974

Easter festivities; swim team named; Mission Viejo Elementary wins design award; new swim coach appointed; RTD bus route to come to Mission Viejo; Mission Viejo Garden Club formed; photo of the Mission Viejo community gardens

May 1974

Recreation center events; luncheon held by the Women's Club; Saint Patrick's Day event photo; Mission Viejo residents enjoy ski trips; Game Day event photo; Mission Viejo Activities Committee holds Teen Splash Bash; Mission Viejo Colorado is given a landscaping award