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News

Trinidad man guilty of homicide of ‘at risk person’ receives eight-year prison sentence

T’Naus Nieto The Chronicle-NewsJudge doesn’t buy defendant’s ‘self-defense’ accounts, denies attorney’s request for probation sentence Shawn Dashen, 49, returned to the Las Animas Courthouse Thursday, Mar. 5, for his long-awaited sentence hearing, following a jury of his peers, back on Dec. 12, 2025, finding him guilty of both counts he was charged with, negligent death…

Entertainment

Main Street Live promises to take audiences back in time with ‘Anne of Green Gables’

Main Street LiveThis spring, audiences in Trinidad will travel more than a century back in time — to the rolling countryside of Prince Edward Island, where a spirited young girl with bright red braids and an even brighter imagination changes the lives of everyone around her.Main Street Live’s new production of “Anne of Green Gables”…

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Sports

9 Miner wrestlers compete at CHSAA State Wrestling Tournament

Staff reportThe Chronicle-NewsAfter impressive performances at regionals, nine Miner wrestlers qualified to compete at the Colorado High School Activities Association State Wrestling Tournament. The best finishes for the Miners came from senior Isaiah Martinez at 113 pounds and junior Santiino Garcia-Sanchez at 106 pounds as both battled through the consolation bracket for fifth place. Senior…

Opinion

Trinidad organizers announce No Kings event on March 28

No Kings Coalition On March 28, local Las Animas county residents will come together with millions of Americans across the country in a nationwide day of nonviolent protest at the third No Kings National Day…

Lifestyle