April 2022

Local Carnegie Library supports freedom of information initiative started at NY Public Library in response to efforts to ban books

The New York Public Library is offering free access nationwide to a selection of banned books in response to the ongoing efforts to limit access to certain titles. The NYPL partnered with three publishers to give access to a selection of books, including Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson, King and the Dragonflies by Kacen Callender, The Catcher in the Rye by J.D.

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Trinidad’s historic Fort Wootton receives city landmark status, group seeking to rehab complex

Fort Wootton, which currently houses the Las Animas County Veteran’s Council, became a city landmark this week after receiving support from Trinidad City Council. A goal of receiving a landmark designation was to ensure the 33,000 square-foot community meeting place could remain in the hands of the community and always be there to serve the community.

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CSP warns young drivers —‘Don’t Chase Cool’

Despite being the safest and one of the easiest decisions a driver and passenger can make, Colorado (86%) still falls below the national average (90%) with seat belt use, and the younger the driver the greater the chance they aren’t buckling up. Teens, as both drivers and passengers, have the lowest rate of seat belt use of any group, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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God knows you — and calls you by name

When my phone rings and someone asks for “William,” I know they don’t know me. William is my birth name. It appears on my passport and drivers license. Usually those who ask for “William” turn out to be telemarketers. But when the caller asks for “Billy,” I know they are from my past. I was known as Billy in my childhood, youth and early adult years. My wife still calls me Billy. If they ask for “Bill,” they probably met me during my midlife and later career when I opted for the shorter version.

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Rich Samora

Happy birthday in heaven Richie They say there is a reason They say time will heal. Neither time or reason will change the way I feel .

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Bob and Lucille Ozzello

Until We Meet Again Those special memories of both of you will always bring a smile If only we could have you back for just a little while Then we could sit and talk again just like we used to do You always meant so very much and always will too The fact that you're no longer here will always cause us pain But you're forever in our hearts Until we meet again In loving memory of Bob (November 23, 1923 - April 22, 2009) and Lucille (January 10, 1930 - April 29, 2021) Ozzello

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