August 2022

Local health dept. officials say bi-county COVID decline attributed to inequitable access to testing

Benjamin Mandile Reporter The Chronicle-News Las Animas and Huerfano Counties saw a decline in COVID-19 cases between late July and early August, but the bi-county health department said the decline can be attributed to a lack of testing. Between July 27 and August 2, Las Animas County saw 46 active cases and 28 newly reported cases — down 24 cases and nine cases respectively.

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NTSB releases preliminary report on first responder helicopter crash south of Raton

Staff report The Chronicle-News The National Transportation Safety Board released a preliminary report Friday on the helicopter crash that occurred between Raton and Las Vegas, New Mexico, and said the aircraft made a rapid descent before crashing and killing four first responders on board. The report noted that two witnesses on a ridge about half a mile away were observing the sunset when they saw the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office helicopter go down in the hills near Las Vegas.

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Martin David Dosen

Martin David Dosen, 67, lifelong resident of Aguilar, CO, passed away August 01, 2022. Martin was born October 23, 1954, in Walsenburg, CO to Pete and Alma Dosen (Baudino).

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St. Jude Novena

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer 9 times a day for 9 days. Your prayer will be answered; it has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised.

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Dear Abby: Family’s dismissal of career is no longer a joke

DEAR ABBY: I graduated from college with a degree in a niche field. In my graduating class of nearly 7,000, there were only four of us with this specific degree. I now have a career in the field I majored in. I love what I do and take pride in it. The problem is my family. For whatever reason, my parents and siblings don’t seem to want to remember what I do. When people back home ask what I’m up to, they come up with vague or dismissive answers.

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