January 2023

Snow snarls local basketball matchups

Old man winter stepped onto the basketball court last week; a weekend storm that dumped up to a foot of snow in Trinidad, and the plains, caused many of last weekend’s regional high school games to be postponed and rescheduled. But before the snow rolled in, quite a few teams were able to sneak in some basketball action.

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Colorado middle and high schoolers could begin receiving annual mental health checks

The Colorado legislature is aiming to make it easier for youth across the state to access free therapy by creating a program in which kids sixth through 12th grade can get an in-school mental health assessment. If approved by state lawmakers, House Bill 1003 would allow public schools to opt into the program, which would be run by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

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~ Great game day menu to please any crowd ~

Bacon Cheeseburger Slider Bake 2 packages (12 ounces each) Hawaiian sweet rolls 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided 2 pounds ground beef 1 cup chopped onion 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, drained 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon pepper 24 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled GLAZE: 1 cup butter, cubed 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons sesame seeds Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Without separating rolls, cut each package of rolls horizontally in half; arrange bottom halves in two greased 13x9-inch baking pans.

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Sam Regusa Jr, 84,

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. It was during those years that he continued his passion for coaching baseball and a variety of other sports. He led the Tigers Baseball team for 17 years, winning numerous district baseball championships, and coached the team to their first state baseball championship in 1990. In 1997 Sam was selected to coach the North in the New Mexico Triple A North/ South All-Star baseball game. The North won the game. Following retirement, Sam spent his time doing the things he loved the most; spending time with his family and watching his grandkids play sports and tending to animals on his ranch. His parents, Sam and Rose Regusa of Trinidad, preceded him in death. In addition to his wife Mae, he is survived by his daughter Cindy and husband Bill Naccarato, son Rick and his wife Terri, granddaughter Shanna and her husband Nathan Trujillo, and great grandson Xander James Trujillo and Grandson Kevin Feldman and Brooke Dale. Sam is also survived by his sister Loretta Stuart and husband Tracy as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Recitation of the most Holy Rosary will be on Saturday, morning January 28th at 11:00, at St. Patricks/St. Josephs Catholic Church in Raton recited by Frank Cimino. The mass will follow at 11:30 with Fat

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