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Carnegie Public Library has recently been receiving some tender love and care that is expected to increase security at the historic library and attract more people inside.
It’s time to get out the sunscreen, fanny packs and cameras for the return of the Las Animas County Fair that is expected to run from Monday, July 26 through Saturday, July 31 at the Las Animas County Fairgrounds in Trinidad. “Barn in the USA” is the theme for this presentation of the count…
On Sunday, July 18 crowds of Trinidad locals and dignitaries gathered at the site to celebrate the opening of the Sister Blandina Wellness Gardens at 225 N. Commercial St. being operated by Mt. Carmel Wellness and Community Center.
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Students in Trinidad School District No. 1 now have a second option to choose from for a “capstone project” after the district board of education unanimously approved a measure allowing for the district’s adoption of the Coal Train Capstone project at its July 21 meeting.
It’s time to get out the sunscreen, fanny packs and cameras for the return of the Las Animas County Fair that is expected to run from Monday, July 26 through Saturday, July 31 at the Las Animas County Fairgrounds in Trinidad. “Barn in the USA” is the theme for this presentation of the count…
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J.D. Morris (above left at left), director of safety for New Elk Mine, talks to Lorenzo Trujillo (right), a potential recruit for the mining operation in Weston, Colorado, during a public meet and greet held at Mt. Carmel Wellness Center Wednesday, July 7. Morris said he has had about 150 text applicants over the last two weeks. Trujillo, whose father was a local miner, said he is interest…
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