River C
Purgatoire River Call as of: 09/21/2022. Hoehne Ditch: Priority #20, Appropriation Date: 10/07/1865.
September 2022
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~Sylvester THIS WEEK LIBRARY’ S SEPT. ART WALL The Trinidad Carnegie Public Library is featuring art works by local artist Rich Columbo this month at the library, 202 N.
Safe2Tell reports increase 207% in August as students return to school
DENVER — Safe2Tell report volume increased 207% last month when compared to July, according to the monthly report released today. Historically, the program records an increase in report volume when students return to school.
Education nonprofit opens rural teacher grant applications until end of September for Las Animas, Huerfano counties
Teachers in Las Animas and Huerfano counties are invited to apply for a “rural teacher grant” funded by the Nathan Yip Foundation — a Greenwood Village-based education nonprofit dedicated to funding rural education. The grant, which can be requested in amounts between $100 and $3,000, has a wide range of approved uses.
Fall sports heat up in dog days of Sept.
As the region sweltered under hot September weather last week, it was a tough one for many local high school sports teams, with Hoehne, Trinidad and Primero all taking some stinging defeats. All was not lost though, as the Raton and Branson/Kim football teams and the ladies of Kim/Branson volleyball all earned some hard-fought victories.
Colorado celebrates National Voter Registration Day
DENVER — On Tuesday, in celebration of National Voter Registration Day, Secretary of State Jena Griswold encouraged eligible Coloradans to register to vote or make sure their current voter registration is up to date. “National Voter Registration Day is the perfect day to register to vote!” said Secretary Griswold.
Dear Abby: While wife was away, husband discovered appeal of wearing certain kinds of women’s clothing
DEAR ABBY: My wife has been away for a while caring for her ill parents. Because I was alone, I decided to experiment with wearing women’s clothes and found that I really enjoyed wearing leggings. They make very comfortable pajamas. I also found that sports bras not only provide compression that feels good, but also serve a purpose because I have rather enlarged breasts. Should I hide everything and put away my leggings and bras, or should I let her in on some of my secrets? -- DRESSED UP IN CALIFORNIA DEAR DRESSED UP: I’m not sure what other “secrets” you have been hiding, but if they involve cross-dressing, you’re not the only man who has discovered he enjoys wearing women’s clothes. It may surprise you to know their wives help them do it. Your reasons for wanting to wear a sports bra and leggings seem practical. I see no reason to try to hide it from your wife.
’Bout time for Soup Cool weather favorites for everyone’s taste
Roasted Tomato & Red Pepper Soup While the aroma of roasting peppers and the start of Bronco football season still linger happily in my mind, I find myself anticipating the many wonderful kitchen opportunities the days of autumn will bring — I’m simply enjoying the journey, so to speak. Now that the oven can be turned on again, without running everyone out of a hot house, my thoughts are roaming toward all kinds of roasted and baked goodies I love to prepare.
Albert William Cress
Albert Willam Cress Jr. went home to Our Heavenly Father on August 27, 2022. Albert was born on October 9, 1949 to Albert and Connie (Ortiz) Cress. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Bernice Montera. He is survived by sisters Cleo Trujillo, Celia Mares, Tina Vigil, Norma C r e s s , M a e (Herman)Esquibel and Brothers Richard and Tom and (Mary) Cress. Albert will be dearly missed by many close friends and extended family. Services will be held at 10:30 on September 26th with Reverend Dick Whitworth officiating at Olinger Crown Hill, Wheatridge, Colorado followed by Interment at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Albert attended Trinidad School District No. 1 graduating in 1967. He attended TSJC for one year.
OBITUARIES & MEMORIALS
Barbara Lovato Barbara Lovato, age 87, passed away in Wheatridge, CO on September 16, 2022. Visitation will be Tuesday September 27, 2022 at the Comi Chapel from 3pm-6pm.