Richard T. Baca
Richard T. Baca, age 62, passed away unexpectedly at home on February 6th, 2022.
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Ethel Trujillo
It is with great sadness to announce the unexpected passing of Ethel Trujillo in Colorado Springs Co. on January 20th, 2022. She was born June 20th, 1946, In New Mexico to Joe and Frances Trujillo from Sopris CO. She is survived by Sisters Becky Nolnasco “Tony Nolnasco” Sherry Trujillo, her eldest son Ted Abeyta “Adele Abeyta”. Her daughter Ethelann Abeyta and spouse Monico Castellano. Granddaughter Mandy Phillabaum (Daniel Phillabaum) Granddaughter Camilla Romero, Angelique Abeyta and Celeste Abeyta (Dayton Romero) also Nathan Abeyta. She had three great grandchildren Luke Phillabaum, Daniel Phillabaum and Lillianna Phillabaum. She was preceded in death by her father Joe Trujillo and mother Frances Trujillo. Brothers Alfred John Trujillo, Leo Trujillo, sister Massie Trujillo. Also, husband Theodore Abeyta and Son Adam Abeyta. In Ethelʼs young life she loved to make tortillas and be with her family as time went on, she worked at many places in Trinidad such as a cook for local schools, teachers aid and a personal care provider.
Vicky Rennae Wilson (Uecker)
Vicky Rennae Wilson (Uecker), the daughter of a farmer and an x-ray technician, came into the world on December 9, 1963; she left us too soon as a devoted wife, beloved daughter, sister, mom, and grandma on February 2, 2022. The second daughter of
Trinidad ‘panhandler’ pleads down charges on attempted murder
A Trinidad “panhandler” accused of stabbing a New Mexico man 13 times last October has taken a plea deal with the Third Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Tyler Ray Oaks (30) pled guilty to an amended count of assault in the second degree — deadly weapon in mid-December.
In loving Memory of David Cisneros
Three years have come and gone without you. I always thought we would get old together and spend the rest of our lives together and then I realized that you did spend your whole life with me. For that I am blessed. I still hold you tightly within my heart and there you will stay. You see life has gone on without you. But for me life will never be the same.
Primero boys, girls basketball teams hit the courts, suffer losses
The Primero Bulldogs traveled to Springfield on Friday, January 28 to face off with the Springfield Longhorns. Despite a tight score and much effort, the Primero boys fell short of a victory, with a final score of 41 to 36.
Raton Tigers roar into first place; Lady Farmers, Lady Mustangs unstoppable
In regional high school basketball last week, the best kept getting better, while teams that have been struggling this season continued to stumble. As the regular season rushes towards its conclusion, these last few weeks of play could prove decisive for several local teams as they chase basketball glory.
Alleged extortionist turns self in, posts bond next day
A Trinidad woman wanted for criminal extortion turned herself into the Las Animas County Detention Center Wednesday, Feb. 2 after local police issued a warrant for her arrest.
Bar Ni Ranch opens Spring grant cycle for non-profits, now taking applications
The Bar Ni Ranch Community Service Fund announced it has opened its grant application process for the spring 2022 cycle. The fund will primarily consider grant applications for supporting specific programs and activities, although grant applications for capital campaigns and for general support are sometimes — but not usually — granted.
City reapplies for grant to improve multi-modal access on Santa Fe Trail
Trinidad City Council recently approved a resolution authorizing city staff to submit an application for a grant to add multi-use access on Santa Fe Trail in a follow up effort to secure a grant the city was denied last year — which intends to increase connectivity to outdoor recreational assets.