July 2022

Many people believe that art can only be made by those who have training and special talent. Around 140 people demonstrated that they could make art last Saturday at the Trinidad History Museum at the Fourth Annual Make Art Fair.

Waldorf Chicken Salad 1 medium apple, unpeeled, chopped Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons) 2 cups diced cooked chicken (about 1 large breast) 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 1/4 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped Dressing: 3/4 cup yogurt (preferably Greek non-fat) 1/4 cup mayonnaise Juice of 1/2 orange (about Juice of 1/2 orange (about 1/4 cup) 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Coat the chopped apple with the lemon juice in a large bowl. Add the chicken, grapes, celery, raisins and walnuts, and gently combine.

Here we are — the last few days of July are staring us right in the face. Summer certainly is flying by at the speed of light. As the blastfurnace hot days pass, the search for refreshing meals increases. This kind of pick-me-up fare can be a welcome energy saver for all of us. Being able to enjoy a cool lunch or supper helps keep the torrid weather from wilting the spirit and scorching the mental attitude.

LA JUNTA — The fungus that causes a disease deadly to bats has been detected for the first time in Colorado. Laboratory tests conducted by the U.S.

Trinidad’s local community theatre recently received a facelift, with the restoration of the building’s façade, bringing new light to Trinidad’s downtown corridor. Main Street Live, previously known as the Southern Colorado Repertory Theatre, had its façade restored this month over a two-week period.