April 2023

Despite wet conditions, officials warn Colorado’s “moderate” wildfire season could quickly change

Ahead of a spring storm expected to dump several inches of moisture along the Front Range, the forecast for Colorado’s wildfire season appears “moderate,” though that could quickly change, officials warned Tuesday. The above-average snowpack and spring moisture won’t erase the risk of wildfire come summer, officials said during a presentation Tuesday on this year’s wildfire outlook.

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Trinidad baseball overcomes long trip to split league double header

Behind a solid seven inning pitching performance from Trinidad junior Joey Just, the Trinidad High School Miner baseball team (7-9)(4-2),came from behind to take a double header against Class 2AA’s No. 9 ranked team — Ignacio (7-6)(3-1) by a score of 7-6. But fielding errors and other miscues cost THS in Game Two as they lost 14-4 after making the five-plus hour trip the Four Corner region.

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Daughter planning her family wants to keep parents close

DEAR ABBY: I love my parents. They are thoughtful, intelligent people who supported (even encouraged) me to attend a good school on the East Coast. I now live with my boyfriend in Connecticut, where my job is located. He’s 23; I am 22. We would like to start a family within the next five years, but I worry that our children will never see their grandparents on my side.

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TONY ESPINOZA

Tony Espinoza, born December 5, 1919, passed away peacefully at 103 years old in his home surrounded by his family on April 13, 2023. Per his request, a private funeral service was held April 19, 2023 at Comi Funeral Chapel. He was laid to rest in the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery with a Military Honor Guard and Father Sebastian presiding over the the mass and graveside services. Tony was proceeded in death by his loving wife, Miquela (Mickey) and son Daniel. Surviving are sons, Anthony and Dennis and daughter Victoria, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. The family would like to thank Mt. San Rafael Hospital staff, SCCOG caregivers, and Sangre de Cristo staff who all provided great care to our father and to Fishers Peak Soup Kitchen who provided a meal to the family after the Celebration of Life Services. Also, thanks to extended family members who provided support, meals and flowers during this time.

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