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The Las Animas Huerfano Counties District Health Department announced last week that a fourth Huerfano County resident has tested positive for COVID-19.
Authorities unsure when death occured, man charged with concealing corpse
Witness said he heard six or seven shots fired in most recent Trinidad shooting
The Trinidad Police allege that on Wednesday, June 17 at around 3:14 a.m. an officer was flagged down by a male and female, with the male stating he had been shot with a firearm.
A Trinidad man, 65-year-old James M. Trujillo, was struck and killed Monday morning on southbound Interstate 25 near milepost 7 south of Trinidad.
Local health department further relaxes area public restrictions
LA County remains under stage one fire ban
On May 22, officers arrested Fred Barrera and Shaddai Maes. Barrera was charged with felony menacing and third-degree assault after pulling a woman by her hair and pointing a gun at another male party. Maes was charged for third-degree assault and ownership of a dangerous dog, in this case a…
On Friday, May 29 at approximately 11:20 p.m. Trinidad Police Officers arrested Charlie Sandoval after he doused an officer with a liquid accelerant and attempted to ignite him. Also reported in the release, Sandoval struck the officer in the face.
With smiles on their faces they gathered for a reason — to make a statement, to help change happen
Last Friday, May 29, just before 5 p.m. an accident occurred when a semi truck on Interstate 25 was reported to have struck an 8-year-old boy. Trinidad Police and Fire and Medical responded to the call.
Las Animas County’s sixth confirmed case of COVID-19 was reported by the Las Animas Huerfano Counties District Health Department Thursday.
On Tuesday the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) issued COVID-19 guidance regarding “children’s day camps, youth sports camps and restaurants.” At 12 a.m. Wednesday the Las Animas-Huerfano Counties District Health Department amended the local public health order to…
DENVER — In accordance with Governor Jared Polis’ executive order, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) amended two public health orders, extending Safer-at-Home and Voluntary and Elective Surgeries and Procedures. People at higher risk of severe illness from COVI…
Rain, hail, cooler temperatures and increased humidity early this week have helped firefighters battling the Cherry Canyon increase containment to 70 percent and keep the fire from growing. The fire remains at 11,818.
On Friday, May 15, TPD officers arrested Francisco Villa, Sara Peat, and Mario Hernandez for possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell after a report of a suspicious vehicle blocking an entrance of the Western Apartments, which turned out to be Villa asleep at the wheel.
Second fire in area, 466 Fire, also starts 15 miles northeast on Saturday
Blaze brings all hands on deck to quickly contain spread, damage
Fire fighters have been battling a fire in eastern Las Animas County that started with a lightning strike on Tuesday, May 19. By late Wednesday the Cherry Canyon Fire had burned 80-100 acres.
Shortly before noon, Wednesday May 20, Boncarbo Fire Department responded to a fire at the 12900 block of Picketwire Road off of County Road 57.7 just past Cokedale.
The fifth case of COVID-19 has been identified in Las Animas County said the Las Animas Huerfano Counties District Health Department Monday afternoon.
Nickolas Sanchez, 19, shot a man at the 500 block of State Street last Thursday, May 7 and was arrested later that day and charged with criminal attempt at murder in the first degree, felony menacing, and reckless endangerment.
On May 3, officers arrested Ricky Sinor for violating a protection order and resisting arrest. Sinor also had an active warrant for Las Animas County. In the report, officers were dispatched to the address listed on the protection order after the residence owner said he was hiding in a shed …
With “safer-at-home” still in effect for Colorado and Las Animas County in the first phase of reopening with health restrictions, the Las Animas and Huerfano County Health Department is continuing to work with local businesses to mitigate threats to public health and allow the county to move…
CAÑON CITY — Current and forecasted weather coupled with dry conditions have prompted the BLM’s Royal Gorge Field Office to implement fire restrictions on BLM-managed lands in four counties in eastern Colorado. Stage 1 fire restrictions will go into effect Wednesday May 6, 2020 on BLM lands …
A fourth person, this one a woman in her 30s, has tested positive for COVID-19 in Las Animas County reported the Las Animas Huerfano Counties District Health Department on Friday afternoon May 1.
Kim Gonzales, the executive director of Las Animas and Huerfano County Health Department, took time on Thursday, April 30 to host a question and answer Zoom conference as the state moves from the stay-at-home order to the Governor’s “safer-at-home” phase. The restated standing Public Health …
On April 27, officers arrested Jamiey Hammer for an active warrant out of Madison County Indiana for failure to register as a sex offender after performing a traffic stop on Santa Fe Trail. Officers also found two small baggies in the vehicle they said appeared to have contained heroin at on…
The Las Animas Huerfano Counties District Health Department “Stay at Home” order in response to COVID-19 expired Thursday, April 30. On Tuesday, April 28, the district health department circulated a “business checklist” among local officials for businesses and facilities to reopen as the two…
Fire engulfed a Trinidad residence at 215 South Walnut in the early morning hours Thursday. One man was in the house at the time of the blaze, but escaped unharmed said neighbors.
Residents reminded that local ‘Stay at Home Order’ continues until next Thursday, April 30
On Monday, April 20, Governor Jared Polis announced that the “Stay at Home Order” for Colorado will expire on April 26 and a “Safer at Home” plan will be coming forward.
Police arrest log remains quiet amid stay-at-home orders
A fire that ignited Saturday in Otero and Bent County burned approximately 1,500 acres this weekend near Bent’s Old Fort about halfway between La Junta and Las Animas.
This week, the Trinidad Ambulance district provided two transport ventilators and two video laryngoscopes to Mount San Rafael Hospital to ensure the hospital has access to needed equipment should it become necessary, according to Ambulance Chief Dan Moynihan.
The individual who drowned at North Lake last Monday, April 6 has been identified by Las Animas County Coroner Dominic (Juni) Verquer as Jim Meyer, a 66 year old male most recently from the La Garita area in Saguache County.
This case found in 88-year-old woman that had traveled to Denver
One of many area non-profits severely impacted by COVID-19
We understand Easter is typically a time for families to gather in faith and love. However, times are no longer typical. It’s time to celebrate blessings AT HOME.
A 60-year-old woman was arrested and a man was found with a gunshot wound just before 5 p.m. Saturday near Boncarbo in Las Animas County.
Officials say use facemasks — don’t forget proper hygiene, social distancing
Denver — The Governor’s Expert Emergency Epidemic Response Committee voted to update the crisis standards of care guidelines to take into consideration the challenges presented by COVID-19.
We care deeply about our associates’ health and well-being, and in recent weeks we’ve taken steps such as expanding our paid leave policies; closing our stores overnight for cleanings and restocking; installing sneeze guards and social distance markers in stores; beginning temperature checks…
In an update from Governor Polis on April 3, the state has mandated that anyone going out into public wear a fabric facemask or face covering. This is what Gov. Polis stated was an additional precaution to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus and is in lockstep with recent guidance from the…
Disease found in 24-year-old woman who had traveled out of state
Micro-grants up to $1,500 available — preference given for applications received before April 10
Anyone who claims to be able to send the money now is likely a scammer
Arrest made following local stabbing, homeless man arrested following auto break-ins, theft attempts
Police have arrested Jeremy Edward Romero after stabbing another male at a residence on Vine Street on Saturday, March 28.
— Editor’s note: The new public health order ran in it’s entirety in the Wednesday, April 1 edition of this publication.
In a recent letter to the faculty and staff members at Trinidad State, school President Dr. Rhonda Epper issued the following communication in response to the current COVID-19 outbreak.
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On a recent trek up West Spanish Peak Trail to Cordova Pass, local residents Sharon Sorenson and Ernie Parker happened upon this big guy making the most of a beautiful Colorado day. It’s not unusual to see black bears all over Las Animas County, but this cinnamon-colored black bear seemed happy to step out and pose for a close-up shot before lumbering back off into the forest. Interested i…
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