Larry J. Zappanti, Sr.
In loving Memory of On April 22nd, the 9th Anniversary of his death We didn’t know that morning, God was going to call your name. It broke our hearts to lose you, That day God called you home.
April 2023
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EVELYN DIONISIO
Evelyn May (Frenchmore) Dionisio passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 4, 2023. Evelyn was born on July 6, 1929, in Trinidad, CO to Teresa (Veltri) and Carl Frenchmore.
Trujillo Creek fire remains 90% contained, personnel conducting ‘mop up’
The Trujillo Creek Fire that prompted the evacuations of a community southwest of Aguilar remained at 90% containment Wednesday, Las Animas County Emergency Management said Wednesday morning. Personnel from the Spanish Peaks-Bon Carbo Fire Protection District, The county saw some $1,600 in release fees last quarter.
Colorado school finance act boosts K-12 spending
Colorado’s school finance act would boost K-12 funding next year to more than $9 billion — $150 million more than described in the recently finalized 2023-24 budget and a 7.5% increase from this year.
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all Purgatoire River Call as of: 04/19/2023 Hoehne Ditch: Priority #9, Appropriation Date: 01/01/1863 Trinidad Reservoir Report: Release 46.31 AF Inflow 59.00 AF - 29.75 CFS Evaporation 19.69 AF Content 23,417 Elevation 6,187.36 Precipitation 0 Downstream Call: Highland Canal; Appropriation Date: 05/31/1866 Jeff Montoya, Water Commissioner Colorado Division of Water Div. 2, District 19 .
Fire at Colorado Gators farm in Alamosa County kills several animals
Many animals at Colorado Gators, an animal rescue in Alamosa County, died in a predawn fire Tuesday. Most of the snakes, lizards, tortoises, parrots and cats died in a fire that broke out in the reptile barn about 4:30 a.m., the Mosca rescue said in a Facebook post.
LA County board OKs Q1 2023 public trustee report
The Las Animas County Commissioners approved the Q1 2023 public trustee report during a regular session Tuesday. The report outlines foreclosures and releases conducted from January through March.
Foundation supports seniors at Segundo senior center
The Segundo Kennedy Senior Center saw financial support from a local foundation this month which is expected to help bolster its services it offers twice a week. The Tercio Foundation, a local affiliate of The Moore Charitable Foundation, donated $2,000 to the Segundo-based center, which is expected to help support the nonprofit’s mission of providing meals, socialization opportunities and support services for Las Animas County senior citizens.