April 2025
As Trinidad struggles with teacher shortage, Trump administration funding cuts could exacerbate issue
Last Friday, Apr. 4, the U.S. Supreme Court decided to uphold the Trump administration’s termination of $600 million in teacher-training grants, which could have a significant and immediate impact on rural communities struggling with teacher shortages, including Trinidad, with Trinidad State Collage being one of the partners for a teacher preparation program.
Raton MainStreet receives national award, commission gives proclamations, presented proposal for community art studio
At the City Hall Commission Chambers, during the Raton City Commission’s regular meeting on Apr. 8, deputy city manager David Phillips reported Raton MainStreet’s successful national award win in Philadelphia, with upcoming trips to Washington D.C. to meet with congressional representatives.
Southern Regional Talent Summit addresses workforce challenges in key industries
Southern Colorado Economic Development District The Southern Colorado Economic Development District hosted the Southern Regional Talent Summit in partnership with the Colorado Office of Economic… Login to continue reading Login…
Tariffs could have negative impact on local farmers, ranchers
It’s difficult to determine what affect recent tariffs will have on farmers and ranchers, specifically in Las Animas, Otero, Bent and Crowley counties. However, it’s fair to say that concerns are looming within the industry on which southeastern Colorado is economically dependent.
Suspect who allegedly led police on chase down HW 50, released one week later
According to The Bent County Sheriff’s Office, a suspect was released from jail Monday, Apr. 7, after the La Junta Police claimed he led them on a pursuit down Highway 50 from La Junta toward Las Animas.
Webb telescope captures images, insight from one of Milky Way’s most extreme environments
Daniel StrainCU Boulder Sagittarius C is one of the most extreme environments in the Milky Way Galaxy. This cloudy region of space sits about 200… Login to continue reading Login…
LAC commissioners grapple with fallout from federal cuts, terminated COVID-19 grants
During their regular meeting, Las Animas County commissioners took to the courthouse, voicing concerns last Tuesday, Apr. 1, over the state’s abrupt cancellation of COVID-19 grants as they grapple with cuts in federal funding.