December 2022

Equipment issues causes “disappointing” production levels at Weston mine

Underground equipment issues recently impacted production at New Elk Coal Mine, its parent company Allegiance Coal Ltd., wrote in an update this month, but it has seen recent success in growing its workforce. “Production from New Elk has been disappointing with ongoing equipment reliability and staffing recruitment and availability continuing to be the main issues affecting production in November,” Allegiance Coal Ltd., wrote in a Dec.

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Jennie Chavez

Jennie Chavez, 82, of Trinidad, Colorado, went to be with the lord on December 17, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Jennie was the president of Our Lady of Guadelupe Society, and we ask that all members attend mass.

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The Fine P

rint PUBLIC SERVICE HELP FOR VETERANS The American Legion Post 11 has grant funds available to assist Colorado veterans in need of material or financial assistance. Info: Gerald Renner, 719-680-4563.

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Weather W

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

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River C

all Purgatoire River Call as of: 11/29/2022 Lewelling & McCormick Ditch: Priority No. 13, appropriation Date: 01/01/1864 Trinidad Reservoir Report: Release 31.95 AF Inflow 63.40 AF - 31.97 CFS Evaporation 4.45 AF Content 20,156 AF Elevation 6,182.79 Precipitation 0 Downstream Call: Ninemile Canal.

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