State reminds Coloradans to be aware, avoid toxic algae
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment reminds people that swim or play in lakes and ponds to be aware of toxic…
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Free entry to Colorado state parks for military and veterans in August
Colorado Parks and Wildlife DENVER — As a thank you to U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers active duty military, veterans and the National Guard free admission to…
Las Animas County Fair turns 113 with activity packed weekend
Staff report The Chronicle-News The Las Animas County Fair returned to the fairgrounds last week, providing an opportunity to celebrate the area’s heritage and for locals to have fellowship with…
Elevated franks return to Trinidad with hotdog shop opening
Benjamin Mandile Reporter The Chronicle-News A Trinidad family is taking the leap and attempting to bring fancy franks back to Trinidad. Billie and Ron Vollmer, along with their kids, are…
Looking up: August plays host to one of the most famous meteor showers of the year, Perseids
Bob Philbin Astronomy ColumnistThe Chronicle-News August hosts one of the most famous meteor showers of the year, the Perseids. Named for the constellation Perseus, the hero who saved Andromeda from…
Remaining big game hunting licenses go on sale August 1 at 9 a.m.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife DENVER — The big (game) day is almost here! Hunters mark their calendars for the first Tuesday in August each year to take a shot at…
Dear Dietitian: What can you do for a person with fatty liver disease?
Dear Dietitian, My husband has been diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. His doctor told him to lose weight, and he tried, but he got discouraged and went off his…
Crowds flock to downtown decked in flag attire for annual parade, water fight
Staff report The Chronicle-News Hundreds of people flocked to downtown Trinidad Tuesday to celebrate the Fourth of July with flair. Decked in attire for the celebration, people lined Main Street…
Landlord mother dragged into bitter breakup
Abigail Van Buren DEAR ABBY: My daughter is separated from her husband, who rents a room from me. Recently, without telling her, he dropped her from his insurance. Now she…
Reflections by Bill Tinsley: Respecting women, rising above customs, traditions
Bill TinsleyTinsley Center ‘There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus’ Last…