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February 2022
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The Purgatoire River
The Purgatoire River running through downtown Trinidad is a constant reminder to residents of the fine balance humans and the rest of the environment, especially in Las Animas County. Benjamin Mandile / File Photo / The Chronicle-News
Mayor Phil Rico to deliver State of the City address this week — Thurs., Feb. 17
Trinidad Mayor Phil Rico plans to give the annual State of the City Address Thursday, February 17 at Trinidad State College. Topics of the event are expected to include reflections on recent successes that have laid the groundwork for the City’s upcoming priorities, goals of the city council in 2022 and identifying the city’s biggest challenges and its greatest assets.
Bi-county region sees COVID-19 cases decline, health dept. supports state’s efforts to transition from pandemic healthcare to endemic response
Las Animas-Huerfano Counties District Health Department said that while regional-incidence rates appear to be on the decline, they are still “extremely high” relative to historical averages. Between December 26 and February 2 incidence rates in the bicounty region fluctuated between 126.4 cases per 100,000 on December 26 and 1,469.7 per 100,000 people at its peak on January 18, according to data shared by the bicounty health department.
In Loving Memory Of George Cole On His 73rd Birthday
Nothing can ever take away The love a heart holds dear, Fond memories linger every day, Remembrance keeps him near. Sadly Missed and Loved by, Tiny, David, Kenny, Jason, all the grandkids .
In Loving Memory of Frank A. Coke, Jr. On His 8th Anniversary in Heaven on February 13, 2014
No words can tell no flowers repay The loss we had eight years today Till memories fade and life departs, You will live forever in our hearts. Memory is a loving thing It lasts the longest day It can never be spent, never be lent Never be taken away.
Carolyn Santoro
Carolyn Santoro, 80 , passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022. She lived much of her life in Santa Clarita, CA until moving to Trinidad, CO in 1998 to build her dream home in the mountains.
City, County crime, emergency report for Jan. 26 — Feb. 9
Trinidad Police Department responded to or initiated some 534 calls between January 26 and February 9 including a residential fire, sexual assault and a number of accidents. It responded to or initiated some 256 calls between January 26 and February 2 and some 278 calls between February 3 and February 9. The Las Animas County Sheriff’s Office responded to or initiated some 177 calls during the same time period including warrants, traffic stops and accidents. It responded to or initiated some 105 calls between January 27 and February 2 and some 72 calls between February 3 and February 9.
Trinidad City Council hears updates on economic development, outdoor recreation
Trinidad City Council heard two updates at a work session Monday night including an economic development update and an outdoor recreation update. Wally Wallace, Trinidad’s eco nomic development director, provided an update on what his office accomplished in 2021 and upcoming projects.
Moving day is finally here! Noah’s Ark Animal Shelter receives state license for new facility
It’s been awhile, but Noah’s Ark Animal Welfare Association is ready to transition over to its new shelter location and is looking for the community’s help. The animal shelter announced it had received its license from the Colorado Department of Agriculture Pet Care Program Friday, Feb.