April 2022

THE FINE PRINT

“We are not just products of our past; people in our present also influence us and help mold our character.” ~David Packer ■ COMMUNITY EVENTS —THIS WEEK —PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE WEDS. APR.

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WEEKEND HIGHLIGHT

Robbie Davis plays guitar (above) for Robbie and the Reckless during a live performance Saturday, April 2 at the grand reopening party of Art Cartopia Museum. 2.) Lots of art cars were on display at the museum for visitors to look at and enjoy. 3.) Art Cartopia Museum has taken to showing off more awards at the museum. 4.) Below, a person never knows when a cute little bug might be the inspiration for an entire art car. Lends new meaning to “cute as a bug.” Benjamin Mandile / The Chronicle-News

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Art car fun highlights museum’s grand reopening weekend

The local art car museum has reopened its doors to the public after closing for a short time and has been met with excitement and support from the Trinidad community. Art Cartopia Museum, located at 2702 Freedom Road in Trinidad, held a grand reopening party Saturday, April 2, filled with food from Three Sisters Frybread, live music by Robbie and the Reckless, old-time tin photography by Tim Brown Photography, fun, fellowship and a wide assortment of art cars to peruse.

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Cecil Coffman

Cecil Coffman, age 60 passed away from a rare and aggressive cancer on March 28, 2022. He was born on June 19, 1961 to Cora (Moulder) and Jay Coffman of Sheridan Lake CO.

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WEATHER WATCH

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Windy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Night: Clear, low around 30. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

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THE FINE PRINT

Today’s Quote “You can wear your white gloves down to the pig pen, but the pigs will never get glovier.” ~Unknown ■ COMMUNITY EVENTS—THIS WEEK —LAS ANIMAS COUNTY TUES. APR.

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Cecil Coffman

Cecil Coffman, age 60 passed away from a rare and aggressive cancer on March 28, 2022. He was born on June 19, 1961 to Cora (Moulder) and Jay Coffman of Sheridan Lake CO.

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