A homeless man is in custody after police responded to Cimino Park on a report of two people fighting, one with a machete. Trinidad Police Department responded to Cimino Park Sunday, July 24, on a report of two people fighting.
Today’s Quote “The things that make me different are the things that make me.” ~ A.A. Milne (Winnie the Pooh) LA COUNTY FAIR RAISING THE STEAKS 2022 MON.
What a lot of complaining I hear about gas prices. I’ve done some myself.
The Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire (Calf Canyon Fire) saw substantial flooding last week, after “heavy” rain fell across the majority of the fire area, according to an update from fire personnel working the fire.
Elizabeth Betty Ramirez went to rest July 22, 2022. She was born in Trinidad, Colorado to Joaquin and Fermina Ramirez on April 22, 1951. She is survived by her daughter, Charlen e Lujan (Chad Marquez); granddaughter Makalia; great grandsons Jaydin, Malakai, and Isaac; stepson Anthony Apodaca; brothers Wayne (Cheryl) Sambrano, José Juan “Ramsey” Ramirez; sister Rose Armijo; and sisters-in-law, Josephine Ramirez and Gloria Sambrano. She was preceded in death by Anthony “Wolf” Gonzales; parents, Joaquin and Fermina; and brothers Arthur Ramirez, James Sambrano, Fred Ramirez, Joseph Sambrano, Joaquin “Junior” Ramirez, and Augustine Ramirez.
Larry J. Borrego, 68, slipped away peacefully at his home July 22, 2022. Like many things Larry did, he left this earth on his own terms, after a five year battle with dementia. Larry was born October 18, 1953 in Walsenburg, Colorado to Lloyd and Josephine (Wilson) Borrego. Larry was a cowboy through and through. He enjoyed braiding nose bands, and making other tack such as bits and spurs. His passion was team roping and training horses. Larry is survived by his wife, Valerie of 47 years; daughter Kimi (Gene); son JW (Jessi); grandchildren, Oakley, Aspen, Phoenix, and Jayli; siblings, George, Dave, Bert, Andrew, Carol, Charlotte, and Deanna; sister-in-laws, Anita, Sandy (Ken), and Yvonne; and numerous nieces and nephews and his amazing horse Buck. Larry was employed and retired from the United States Department of Agriculture. A special thanks goes out to Abode Hospice (Laura, Melissa, Echo, and Naomi) for the outstanding care they gave him. Per his request, the family will have a private service.
Elvira “Vera” Santistevan, age 83, passed away on July 18, 2022 at the Trinidad Inn. PLEASE NOTE: Visitation will be Thursday JULY 28, 2022, from 3pm-7pm with Rosary at 7 at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel.
DEAR ABBY: My adult granddaughter, “Lola,” is in a two-year relationship with a wonderful young man and has been anticipating a proposal. During a conversation, he mentioned he would not propose to her until he has introduced her to his parents, who live in another state.
Portions of southeast Colorado are under a hazardous weather outlook until Monday, with the potential for flash flooding to occur. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook that started Monday, July 25, and will remain in effect until Monday, August 1.
Trinidad’s school board unanimously voted to table the approval of a memorandum of understanding between the district and a cooperative learning service to allow the district more time to review the contract.