ARPA board reviews preliminary 2026 budget
Arkansas River Power Authority A preliminary budget was presented to the Arkansas River Power Authority Board of Directors at the August 28 meeting. The budget… Login to continue reading Login…
Business Briefs
Trinidad Safeway part of ‘future investment,’ as other stores set to close in La Junta, Lamar, more
As 10 Safeway locations across the state are set to hit the chopping block and close by Nov. 7, Heather Halpape, director of communications for Albertsons Companies, Inc. (Safeway falling under the corporate umbrella), confirmed to The Chronicle-News that the Trinidad location would be part of its “strategic consolidation” and “customer-focused innovation.”
La Junta Safeway set to close Nov. 7
Four Safeway locations in southeastern Colorado learned of their pending closure early last week, effective on or before November 7, including La Junta.
La Junta’s Barn Owl Precision Agriculture named finalist in ‘Coolest Thing Made in Colorado’ contest
A homegrown agricultural innovation from the Arkansas Valley is in the running for one of the state’s most coveted titles: “The Coolest Thing Made in Colorado.”
Will Trump’s EPA be able to claw back $156 million for solar program?
Allen BestBig Pivots Renewable developer says Trump’s energy policies will impair badly needed economic development in rural communities Taylor Henderson has worked across Colorado in… Login to continue reading Login…
Bank calls 25th annual Back to School Support Drive a ‘success’
First National Bank The school support drive recently held by The First National Bank in Trinidad was, once again, an overwhelming success. The 25th annual… Login to continue reading Login…
County fair exhibitors seeking support ahead of Saturday’s Showcase Sale
Trevor VigilCommunications InternSan Isabel Electric Association The Las Animas County Fair kicked off this week, and the Showcase Sale is fast approaching. If you are looking for a way to…
Did you know? New state air quality rule targets gas-powered lawn equipment
Joe ZembaLa Junta Tribune-Democrat A new air quality regulation that went into effect on June 1 intends to change the sound of summer maintenance across… Login to continue reading Login…
Chacon Insurance sold to Inszone
Staff reportThe Chronicle-News Longtime Trinidad insurance agency, Chacon Insurance, has been sold to Inszone Insurance Services. Established in 1957 by Carlos Chacon, the agency has… Login to continue reading Login…