August 2022

CDOT’s $13M Exit 11 interchange project slightly ahead of schedule — state, local officials hold ribbon cutting celebration

Benjamin Mandile Reporter The Chronicle-News The Colorado Department of Transportation said the Exit 11 Interchange project, which is expected to increase access to local state parks and serve as a new gateway to southern Colorado, is nearly done and should be fully complete by November. State and local officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, Aug.

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Alex N Cirone

Today recalls sad memories of a loved one gone to rest, It’s hard to live without him, But God surely knows best. He has taken him from sorrow, And given him sweet rest.

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Helen M. Zappanti

Today is just one of many days That always makes us sad For we know it’s too late to say The things we wish we had We wish we would have told you More often how much we cared And that we were so grateful For the happy times we shared And now your birthday’s here All that there is left to do Is hope that heaven lets you know How very much we miss you.

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Dorothy May Ortiz

Dorothy May Ortiz, age 92, passed away at home on August 28, 2022. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 7, 2022, from 3 PM to 6 PM at the Comi Chapel Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Rosary at 12:30 PM followed by the Funeral Mass at 1 PM. Interment to follow at the at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery Complete obit to follow.

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Those who are born to privilege are often blind to the extent and nature of that privilege. To fully understand your advantages, it helps to spend time with those who do not share the same ones.

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Snack Attack!

What kids want when they’re starving? Catherine J. Moser Features Editor The Chronicle-News Now that “Back to School” time is here, it’s also time to stock your pantry and recipe file with quick snacks for hungry kids to devour after they get home in the afternoon.

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~ Great after-school snacks for hungry kids ~

Peanut Butter-licious Ring-Arounds ROLLS 1/3 cup powdered Sugar 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 2 tablespoons unsalted or salted butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon banana extract 2 cans (11 oz. each) refrigerated original breadsticks (12 breadsticks each) GLAZE 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips 3 tablespoons unsalted or salted butter, softened 2 teaspoons light corn syrup 1/8 teaspoon vanilla 1/8 teaspoon banana extract 1/4 cup chopped pecan Heat oven to 375 degree F.

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