Healthy Kids Running Series set to resume
The popular Healthy Kids Running Series is gearing up to return to Trinidad this spring, with races held on Sundays beginning on April 24 at 12 p.m. at Lower Central Park.
April 2022
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County leadership raises concerns over proposed military training routes from Fort Carson to PCMS
The Las Animas County commissioners have raised concerns with proposed helicopter flight training routes proposed by the U.S. Army, saying that the routes could impact livestock operations and tourism in the county.
RIVER CALL
Purgatoire River Call as of: 04/13/2022. Chilili Ditch: Priority #7, Appropriation Date: 04/30/1862.
THE FINE PRINT
Today’s Quote “Easter spells out beauty, the rare beauty of new life.” ~S.D. Gordon ■ COMMUNITY EVENTS —THIS WEEK —TRINIDAD TRAILS ALLIANCE THURS.
City traffic study provides city officials with ‘menu platter’ of options for improving Trinidad traffic
A traffic study commissioned by the City of Trinidad and supported by the Colorado Department of Transportation is in its final days and has already given the city a “menu platter” of ideas for projects that could improve traffic in the city.
Edward Clarence Marquez
His Happiest Day His happiest day was the day he met his lifelong love, Odel. His happiest day was when his first son was born, Clayton.
Mixed Greens with Blueberries, Feta & Pine Nuts
SALAD: 1 5-ounce bag baby salad greens 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 2 1/2 ounces) 1 1/2-pint container blueberries 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted DRESSING: 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon honey Whisk vinegar, oil, and honey in small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Grapefruit, Hearts of Palm & Cranberry Salad with Pine Nuts
SALAD: 2 red grapefruit 8 cups torn butter lettuce 6 cups baby spinach 1 14-ounce can hearts of palm, drained and cut into bite-size pieces 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts DRESSING: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons minced scallions 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Remove the skin and white pith from grapefruit with a sharp knife. Working over a bowl, cut the segments from their surrounding membranes.
Berries & Greens with Vinaigrette
2 cups sliced strawberries 2 cups blueberries 6 cups mixed salad greens 2/3 cup raspberry vinaigrette (see below) Cheese crumbles of choice (optional) Combine strawberries, blueberries, and greens in large salad bowl. Sprinkle on cheese crumbles, if desired.
Roquefort Pear Salad
SALAD: 1 head leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces 3 pears - peeled, cored and chopped 5 ounces Roquefort cheese, crumbled 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions 1/4 cup white sugar 1/2 cup pecans DRESSING: 1/3 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard 1 clove garlic, chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt Fresh ground black pepper to taste In a skillet over medium heat, stir 1/4 cup of sugar together with the pecans. Continue stirring gently until sugar has melted and caramelized the pecans.