March 2023

~ Take a big bite of tasty, warm goodness ~

Rosemary Olive Oil Crockpot Bread 3-1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 packet dry active yeast (2¼ teaspoons) 1-1/4 cups warm water 1/4 cup fresh rosemary, chopped, divided 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt, divided In a large bowl, mix together the water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 10 minutes.

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Easy Slow-Cooker Bread

Last week we talked about traditional kinds of homemade bread and even learned a new “how-to” trick to make fast rising bread in the microwave oven. I promised you that I’d show you more fun ways this week to make a variety of the bread items that we all dearly love — and in the slow cooker, no less.

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EVENTS

CITY OF TRINIDAD GRANTS The City of Trinidad grant program for nonprofits, administered by the Trinidad Community Foundation, is now open. Eligible entities for grants are: Colorado registered nonprofits; a government entity including public schools; a non-profit private school; an organization that engages in charitable, civic, or educational work.

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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 69. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

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The Fine P

“There are really only two plays: Romeo and Juliet and put the darn ball in the basket.” ~ Abe Lemons .

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River C

all Purgatoire River Call as of: 03/14/2023 Chilili Ditch: Priority #7, Appropriation Date: 04/30/1862 Trinidad Reservoir Report: Release 17.24 AF Inflow 46.74 AF - 23.56 CFS Evaporation 6.50 AF Content 23,141 Elevation 6,186.99 Precipitation 0 Downstream Call: Ninemile Canal; Appropriation Date: 05/10/1887. Jeff Montoya, Water Commissioner Colorado Division of Water Div.

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