The small community retained its agricultural way of life until the present.
They would find the community here congenial for it still retained a Spanish character.
"I do not think it is fair that some communities retain their rural nature at the expense of other areas."
The small farming community with 20 households has retained a high degree of traditional customs and living.
The community has retained several significant historic structures and sites from its nineteenth-century peak.
Many small communities that have immigrated over the last century retain the use of other languages.
But he said the community retained the flavor of a small town where "you walk down the street and everyone knows you."
In many states, culturally separate communities have retained their own traditions.
If a central high school district is formed, each community will retain its autonomy for the younger children.
This vibrant community retains its charm, and is an important living link to the region's history.