January 2023

Julia Mariah Compton

Julia Mariah Compton was born on April 15, 1981. She entered the Kingdom of Heaven on November 11, 2022, where she was welcomed to the infinite possibilities of Godʼs love and Divine grace. Services were held at the Mt. Carmel Chapel on December 09, 2022, in Trinidad, Colorado. Her life mattered. She ministered to the needy, poor, strays, homeless, hungry, vagabonds and outcasts whether they be human or animal. She gave whatever she had and most of the time it was all she had. Julia is now at peace. She is free to sing, dance, sit by the river, and continue her good deeds to all in limitless ways. Her family will miss her to the end of their days.

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GOAL Academy receives Microsoft recognition as education leader online

An online Colorado high school has been recognized by Microsoft for “its commitment to education transformation.” Goal Academy High School, an online high school serving over 5,000 Colorado students, received the 2022-2023 distinction of “Biggest Impact School” for the Americas, a title given to schools in the Americas, Europe and Asia. “Receiving this recognition of being the Biggest Impact School in the Americas is not only a wonderful honor, but it is also such an important validation of our mission to truly impact the lives of the students we serve,” CEO Dr.

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Julia Mariah Compton

Julia Mariah Compton was born on April 15, 1981. She entered the Kingdom of Heaven on November 11, 2022, where she was welcomed to the infinite possibilities of God s love and Divine grace. Services were held at the Mt. Carmel Chapel on December 09, 2022, in Trinidad, Colorado.

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Rudolph, Rudy “Hoover” Martinez

Rudolph, Rudy “Hoover” Martinez born in Aguilar CO was Preceded in death by: Mother Josephine Romero Father Severo Martinez, Siblings: Jimmy Romero, Luther Romero, Joe Romero, Johnny Romero, Rosemarie Mueller, and Daughter Gwen Martinez. He is survived by beloved wife Elsie Martinez. Children Robert Gomez, Loretta Garcia (Jose), Valerie Martinez, Gerri Martinez (Dennis), Brenda Martinez Rodriguez (John), Jason Gomez, Grandchildren: Brandon Gomez, Brandi Montano, Briana Rodriguez, Jacob Rodriguez. Great grandchild Jenna Gomez and special companion Charlie as well as many extended family and friends.

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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: Nine mile Canal.

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Las Animas County receives $1.68M for county courthouse, road improvements

Las Animas County received over $1 million in state funding to support county courthouse improvements and maintenance work for segments of two county roads, county administration announced this week. The county received $930,000 through the Colorado Judicial Department’s underfunded courthouse grant program, and an additional $750,000 through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund grant.

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