April 2023

KENNETH WHEELER

Kenneth Jay Wheeler passed peacefully in his home at the age of 91 surrounded by his loving wife, children and grandchildren. Ken is survived by his wife Edel Wheeler they were happily married for 43 years. They were blessed with 5 Children Daisy (Sam) Gonzales, Emily (Mike) Wygovsky, Jesse (Stephanie) Wheeler, Eric (Kelli) Wheeler, Kayla (Gramm) Kephart. He was also blessed with 8 granddaughters and 8 grandsons, 3 great granddaughters and 6 great grandsons. Ken is also survived by his sister Betty Schlingen, brother Don Wheeler and many nieces and nephews. Ken was born April 23, 1931 to Jesse Wheeler and Ina(Kelch) Wheeler in Waterflow New Mexico. Ken held many different job in his long 91 years ranging from cook, cowboy, baker to traveling book salesman. He had a passion for life that no one could dim. He enjoyed fishing, camping, riding his horse, working with leather and playing jokes on his family. He wore many hats Husband, Dad, Father in law, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle, Friend. Ken loved his family and never went a day without letting them know. He will be greatly missed. Services will be held April 7, 2023 at 10 am at Prairie Bible Church 16991 Co Rd 87 Trinidad Co, 81082. Lunch to follow at the Hoehne Community center County Rd 40.3 Trinidad, Co 81082 after

Read MoreKENNETH WHEELER

Legislation seeks to help ease conflict between Colorado ranchers, wolf populations

A bipartisan group of Colorado lawmakers introduced three bills this week seeking to better manage voter-mandated reintroduction of gray wolves in the state. Many ranchers and representatives of Colorado’s livestock industry opposed Proposition 114, which passed in November 2020 even though some wolves already migrated into the state.

Read MoreLegislation seeks to help ease conflict between Colorado ranchers, wolf populations

River C

all Purgatoire River Call as of: 04/03/2023 Johns Flood Ditch: Priority #5, Appropriation Date: 03/20/1862 Trinidad Reservoir Report: Release 0 AF Inflow 28.09 AF - 14.16 CFS Evaporation 14.97 AF Content 23,612 Elevation 6,187.62 Precipitation 0 Downstream Call: Highland Canal; Appropriation Date: 05/30/1866 Jeff Montoya, Water Commissioner Colorado Division of Water Div. 2, District 19 .

Read MoreRiver C

Why’s that table sitting empty?

Attendees of “pinning ceremonies,” where local veterans are recognized for their service, usually notice a table — set for a guest — but no guest will sit there. The table — which holds a white cloth, a single candle, a rose, salt and a lemon slice — is held reserved in honor of the missing and killed soldiers.

Read MoreWhy’s that table sitting empty?

Scenic Highway of Legends board seeks funding

The outcome of a request to Las Animas County to support a grant application being filed by the board of the Scenic Highway of Legends (SH-12) remains unclear, although the scenic byway board intends to keep moving the project forward. Debra Malone — a representative of the SHOL board, who has been involved with the scenic byway for nearly 20 years — appeared before the Las Animas County Board of County Commissioners Tuesday, March 21, to request funding to cover the financial administration cost of the grant.

Read MoreScenic Highway of Legends board seeks funding