January 2023

Hoehne High student articulates way to first place finish during national contest

While thousands of visitors descended on Denver over the past month to see bucking broncos and colorful Mexican dresses fill the Denver Coliseum, smaller, albeit important, contests took place during the 117th National Western Stock Show, at the Western National Roundup 4-H & Future Farmers of America (FFA) Youth Conference.

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Primero first semester perfect attendance

The following Primero Elementary School students had perfect attendance for the first semester of the 2022-2023 school year, showing their commitment to education. Back row (L-R): Lucas Radle, Vicky Molina Lobatos, Brooklynn Olguin, Casen Mangino and Carter Mochel. Middle row: Jace Mangino, Malaki Elgin, Charlotte Radle, Aspen Gutierrez, Luna Tarver and Claire Radle. Front row: Logan Radle, Weslynn Duran, Cheyenne Dobbs-Gutierrez and Farrah Lacoco.

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Sam Regusa Jr,

Sam Regusa Jr, 84, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Raton, New Mexico on November 23rd, 2022. He was born on October 28th. 1938 in Morley Colorado, and then moved to Trinidad, Colorado. Sam graduated from Trinidad High School in 1956. It was during those high school years that he met Clara Mae Iuppa, and they married in 1957, enjoying 65 years of marriage together. Sam attended Trinidad State Junior College where he played baseball which began his love for that sport. He and Mae moved to Alamosa, Colorado and Sam graduated from Adams State College in 1963 with a degree in education. Following graduation, Sam and Mae moved to Raton, New Mexico where they raised their family. Sam taught school in the Raton for 39 years, and retired in 2002.

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Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home

67 p She truly loved the children that became her bonus family during her lifetime and while teaching at Primero. In her 5 years of helping at Primero, she was never referred to by her formal name but was called 'Grandma' by all the staff and students.

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Harriett Goodale

Harriett Roberta (Crask) Goodale, age 86 went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2022. She was born in Trinidad Colorado on January 8, 1936, to Herbert Sr and Dorothy (Tremaine) Crask, owners of Crask Sheet Metal.

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Rising utility bills unsustainable for many Colorado households

Experts are warning Colorado households utility bills currently making their way to mailboxes are likely to be even higher than the supersized bills people received for November’s energy use. Denise Stepto, chief communications officer for Energy Outreach Colorado, said as energy prices have remained stubbornly high, December brought an arctic blast and subzero temperatures right in time for winter holiday celebrations.

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