
Local Features



Comprehensive survey reveals struggles,experiences, perspectives of local high school students
As high school students throughout the region recently went back to school, the Colorado Department of Education’s ‘Healthy Kids Colorado Survey’ recently published its 2023 participation results for high school students, grades 9 through 12, for Region 6, which included Las Animas, Baca, Bent, Crowley, Huerfano, Kiowa, Otero, and Prowers Counties.


As childhood screen time increases, lowering physical activity, Trinidad Youth Club offers local children Jr. Bike Riders program
The Youth Club of Trinidad, as part of its Enrichment Clubs for Fall, started a ‘Jr.

A journey of spiritual awakening, enlightenment, healing: How a local author received a ‘prestigious’ silver medal for her new book
T’Naus Nieto The Chronicle-News In the aftermath of a 25-year cycle of physical abuse, Kate Newburgh left Colorado and found herself traveling across Europe seeking… Login to continue reading Login…

Commemorating the Ludlow Massacre
Sunday, June 23, the United Mine Workers of America commemorated the 110th Annual Ludlow Memorial Service, held at the memorial site to commemorate the Ludlow Massacre.

Local Author brings messages of hope, inclusion
T’Naus Nieto The Chronicle-News You may have seen local indie author Adam Gaffen around town, perhaps at a kiosk on Commercial St. during the Santa… Login to continue reading Login…

Biofuel company plans to bring industrial site to LAC
Intends to boost local economy, save and preserve Colorado’s forests, lower aviation carbon emissions T’Naus Nieto The Chronicle-News In what could be a significant and… Login to continue reading Login…

‘I think this group is going to be unstoppable:’ Trinidad High School FCCLA crushes state competition, primed for nationals
T’Naus NietoThe Chronicle-news Five members from Trinidad High School’s FCCLA looked forward to competing at a national convention in the summer of 2024 in Seattle,… Login to continue reading Login…