DEAR ABBY: I am a 47-year-old gay man. I’m well-educated, but there’s something I can’t figure out. Why do straight guys NOT want to be friends? I never hit on them, I enjoy a lot of the same pastimes like games, working on cars, etc. I want to be transparent, but when I tell them upfront, they disappear.
The theme of this year’s awareness and impact campaign is “Growing a Better Tomorrow for All Children, Together.” April 2022 marks the third year Child Abuse Prevention Month will occur during the COVID-19 pandemic. The risk to our nation’s children for experiencing child abuse and neglect in times of extreme stress and uncertainty remains high.
DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s aquatic biologists and volunteers spent 18 days from March 14-30 collecting more than 132 million eggs during the 2022 walleye spawn that will be used to create great fishing opportunities for Coloradans.
Les was born in Trinidad, CO where he grew up on College St. with his father Roger, mother Ermelinda, brothers Eugene and Roger, and sister Jeanette. He enjoyed playing with the kids in the neighborhood and was an excellent swimmer growing up. He graduated from Trinidad High School in 1963, then attended TSJC before joining the Navy. During his career in the Navy he achieved the rank of Chief Petty Officer, was stationed on multiple bases around the world, and served his country in the Vietnam war. He received multiple medals and certificates of commendation during his service. Les was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1967 and he returned home to Trinidad. When he returned home he worked multiple roles for the City of Trinidad, as a coal miner, and as a bartender at the family restaurant and bar the El Rancho. During this time Les became a father with Elaine Romero to Jennifer, James Jr., and Jaylene. After retiring from bartending, Les moved up to the family ranch to take care of his mother. He would spend the rest of his life helping to raise his grandchildren; James III, Marcus, Diego, Nickolas, and Carlos. Les is survived by his siblings, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren; Jayden and Zaida, multiple nieces, nephews, friends, and his favorite dog Fuji. Les was always smiling, always laughing, and was always willing to help no matter who was asking. He never had a negative thing to say about anybody and will be missed dearly by a lot of people.
Edward Clarence Marquez, follower of the Way went to be with his Eternal Father on March 31, 2022. He is preceded in death by parents Tony and Stella and brother Ron. Claris survived brothers Tom; Rick (Charlotte); Chris (LucyAnn); sister Diane. Also by wife Odel, children and grandchildren: Clayton, (Dana), Sophia; Katherine, (Jeremy); Jamie (Joey), Chloe; Georgie Anne, CaeZaun. Sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Rosemary and Lisa; Penny; Valerie (Bill); David; Christopher (Jessica); Richard. Numerous cousins and friends.
A handful of county nonprofits presented updates to county officials this week to provide insight into funding allocated to the groups earlier this year. The Las Animas County Board of County Commissioners heard brief presentations from five area nonprofits who received grant funding during the county’s 2022 nonprofit grant funding cycle.
Purgatoire River Call as of: 04/04/202. El Moro Ditch: Priority #8, Appropriation Date: 11/15/1862.
“How we behave toward and around our children has much more influence on their character than if we only tell them about how they should or should not behave.” ~Russell Kolts .