
June 2025


Unhoused Trinidad man recently apprehended for indecent exposure, criminal mischief, has extensive criminal history
John Marcus Maucione, 37, was recently arrested in Trinidad on May 30 for indecent exposure and, subsequently, criminal mischief.

Bent’s Old Fort commemorates the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army, Flag Day
National Park Service Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site announced a special program hosted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Saturday, June 14. This… Login to continue reading Login…

Police confirm ‘active warrant’ for former TSC wrestling coach
Staff reportThe Chronicle-News Former Trinidad State College wrestling coach John Lewis has an active warrant for his arrest. Trinidad Police want Lewis for tampering with… Login to continue reading Login…

Holy Trinity Convent project gets big boost from Proposition 123 funds for affordable rental units
Staff reportThe Chronicle-News The Holy Trinity Apartments project, which hopes to turn the historic Holy Trinity Convent and School in downtown Trinidad into affordable living… Login to continue reading Login…
Power of partnership:How economic development, downtown associations drive community growth
SCEDD In cities and towns across the country, vibrant downtowns are more than just picturesque main streets — they’re economic engines, cultural hubs, and community… Login to continue reading Login…

Local artist Brittany Cook at library’s Art Wall
Tom PotterAdult Programs & Local History SpecialistCarnegie Public Library The Trinidad Public Library is loving it’s latest Art Wall exhibit for the month of June.… Login to continue reading Login…
Two Las Animas County students chosen for Cypress Creek Renewables’ Scholarship
Cypress Creek Renewables Cypress Creek Renewables announced that two Las Animas County students were selected to receive a 2025 Energizing Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarship award. Those… Login to continue reading Login…

New state legislation gives lifeline to Salud, allowing potential funds, keeping its doors open — for now
On May 27, Gov. Jared Polis signed HB25-1288, Support for Federally Qualified Health Centers, and the following day placed his signature on SB25-290, Stabilization Payments for Safety Net Providers—two pieces of legislation aimed at providing critical health centers, like Salud Family Health in Trinidad, an opportunity to survive against mounting finical strain, which threatened to close its doors.

Body discovered near Trinidad Walmart confirmed to be missing person, ending 110-day search
The Las Animas County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Tuesday, June 3, in a press release that a body discovered on May 24 around a half mile north of Trinidad Walmart was missing person Eddie Santillanes.