I live in a rural county heavily dependent on ranching and agriculture, and though I often hear people talk about threats from large predators like bears or lions, I never hear complaints about wild horses living on our public lands.
They are icons of America’s past, symbols of our pioneering spirit. Eyes flashing, nostrils flaring, tails obscured by a cloud of dust, they tear across the landscape. I am, of course, referring to feral hogs.
Wild horses: too many, too damaging to the land? What to do about wild horses always is controversial, and any discussion tends to pit emotion against research. This week we send out a pro-con duo with Scott Beckstead defending wild horses and burros on public land, and Ted Williams portraying them as exotic destroyers.
A former public school building owned by Trinidad School District. No.
The Colorado football playoffs are just around the corner and local teams in all classifications are preparing for the home stretch. Branson/Kim are in six-man and Hoehne is in eight-man and both are in post-season contention.
Our dear Mother, Rose Johnson Guzzo, entered the arms of our Savior Jesus Christ on September 16, 2022. She was 98 years old.
Trinidad’s claim to be an “art town” just received substantial support this week with the opening of two new art galleries and an exciting art exhibit for the Month of October. Today is the last First Friday Art Walk of the year.