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Couple caring for Hoehne Cemetery hope our readers can shed light on damaged headstones
Staff reportThe Chronicle-News Recently, Patty and Guillermo Hernandez stopped into The Chronicle-News offices before returning home after spending a couple days cleaning and caring for the Hoehne cemetery where members…
El Pomar Foundation approves $410,626 to organizations in the southeast region
El Pomar Ft. Wootten gets $40,000, SCDDS in Trinidad secures $15,000 Mitchell Museum nabs $10,000, Mt. Carmel another $10,000 El Pomar Trustees approved $410,626 allocated… Login to continue reading Login…
Around 200 people attend Sopris reunion on shores of Trinidad Lake
Doc LeonettiContributorThe Chronicle-News The ninth Sopris reunion was held at the South Shore of Trinidad Lake on Saturday July 5, 2025, much to the delight of approximately 200 hardy souls…
Business spotlight: The family behind Aguilar’s SOCO Chile Co. proudly shares heritage and culture with authentic Chile powder
SOCO Chile Co. in Aguilar prides itself on providing premium, authentic Chile powders steeped in southwestern heritage, showcasing red and green Hatch Chile powder collections.
Firework safety tips for Independence Day
Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control The Fourth of July is a time for fun, family, and fireworks—but it is also one of the… Login to continue reading Login…
A Christmas riot and a town divided: Revisiting ‘The Trinidad War’
Tucked in the pages of a 1973 issue of Empire Magazine is a remarkable feature titled The Trinidad War, written by Barron B. Beshoar. It recounts a violent chapter in our town’s early history—one that erupted on Christmas Day, 1867, and reveals the racial fault lines and territorial tensions simmering in the post–Civil War American West.
Digging into History: The Chronicle-News Through the Years
Lisa GloriosoContributor The Chronicle-News Long before social media and instant updates, Trinidad’s newspapers were the main way the community stayed in touch. From labor strikes… Login to continue reading Login…
From the Archives: How Trinidad Built a Community of Care
When we think of Trinidad landmarks, we often picture the brick-paved streets downtown, the grand facade of the Fox West Theatre, or the quiet watchfulness of Simpson’s Rest above town. Yet beyond the historic storefronts and familiar skyline stands one of the community’s most quietly influential institutions: the Trinidad State Nursing Home.
Fourth of July DUI enforcement begins
The Colorado Department of Transportation will support Colorado State Patrol and 51 local law enforcement agencies for The Heat Is On Fourth of July Weekend DUI enforcement period from July 2 to 7. Drivers may see saturation patrols, sobriety checkpoints and additional law enforcement officers on duty during the six-day enforcement period.