December 2022

Terry Frese

Terry Frese, 74, was fatally hit by an Amtrak train on 10 Dec. 2022 in Hoehne CO. He was born in Iliff CO. 17 Sept. 1948 to the late Harriet (Schoenfeld) and Bert Frese. Brother to Harold Frese and sister Joyce Krupske. He spent his time fishing, watching high school sports, talking to people around town, and occasionally conversating with people through Facebook. He started his career teaching in Hoehne and working for his ex-wifeʼs father Roy Morris. He went on to teach in other parts of Colorado and ended up living in Sterling CO., where he worked at Wal-Mart before retiring. He is survived by his sonʼs Randy KS., Craig CO., and ex-wife Katherine (Morris) Snezek OH.

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Maria Gyurman

62 Memorials In loving memory of Lawrence Muñoz on his first anniversary in heaven, December 26th. This year was just the first of many.

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Group urges Colorado to focus on essentials due to Inflation, possible recession

Colorado needs to prioritize essential issues and return to principles of free enterprise, according to the 2023 edition of the “Colorado Free Enterprise Report,” by the Common Sense Institute. “Colorado policymakers will face tough decisions with high inflation and a potential recession on the horizon,” the report said.

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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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The Fine Print

rint “Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.” ~ Benjamin Franklin 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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Santa’s Gift Tree brings happiness to county senior citizens this year

Santa’s Gift Tree at the First National Bank in Trinidad saw “great success” this year, serving over 200 senior citizens. The First National Bank in Trinidad was able to provide 231 gifts to senior citizens this Christmas with the help of South Central Council of Governments, Corazon Square, Trinidad Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Las Animas County Department of Human Services, The Legacy at Trinidad and many generous people within the community.

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