Sopris Memorial dedication held at Trinidad Lake
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Welcome Home: Korean War veteran returns to Trinidad for funeral 74 years after being reported missing
On June 20, Sgt. Orace Joseph Mestas’s had his funeral in his hometown of Trinidad after he was initially reported missing during the Korean War 74 ago, before officials determined he was killed in action.
Hundreds of ducks, hundreds of smiles: Kiwanis Club of Trinidad hosts annual Duck Race at Santa Fe Trail Festival
Kiwanis Club of Trinidad The Purgatoire River was quacking with excitement this past Saturday as the Kiwanis Club of Trinidad hosted its annual Duck Race… Login to continue reading Login…
Trinidad Housing Authority considers potential acquisition of former Phil Long Dealership property
Phil Long Dealerships announced in early May that it would officially close its dealership location in Trinidad on the first of the following month. On June 11, just 10 days after the site officially closed, the Trinidad Housing Authority discussed the potential acquisition of the former dealership property for a new admin building and shop, along with a High St. Property to add additional units to its 198-unit roster.
Rep. Winter talks ‘successful’ 2025 legislative session, bridging rural needs with state statute
Despite a Democrat majority in the House and Senate, Republican state representative for Colorado’s House District 47, which includes counties such as Las Animas, Otero, Huerfano, and Bent, Ty Winter, was able to pass key pieces of legislation, which he claimed would benefit the communities and people he represents.
Miner Band gets new tuba thanks to fundraising efforts of local musician, teacher
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City presents annual Santa Fe Trail Days Festival
The City of Trinidad put on the annual Santa Fe Trail Days Festival this year and filled downtown Trinidad near City Hall with live music, dancers, obstacle courses, a “shootout,” games, vendors and much more.
Forged in fire: Athlete of the Year Kaylah Crosson, her journey of perseverance
A car crash back on June 4, 2021, sent Kaylah Crosson “KC” and her older sister on flight-for-life to Colorado Springs. The ultra-competitive preteen heading into her freshmen year, with a bright volleyball and basketball future, was suddenly faced with the possibility of losing her ability to do what she loved most — proving she was the absolute best on the court.
Will to win: Athlete of the Year Isaiah Moreno on his goal for his hometown — bringing THS a state championship
Boasting three touchdowns on 16 passes, throwing for 168 yards and rushing for 61, Isaiah Moreno, the Trinidad Miner’s starting quarterback, willed his team a victory with not just skill and talent, but a burning desire to win and change the culture of the programs he drives.
LAC emergency manager commends Apogaea board of directors for decision to shut down festival amid fentanyl spiking risk
Joe Richards, Las Animas County’s emergency manager, was chopping wood on the night of Friday, June 6, when he received a call from Apogaea’s board of directors, seeking his advice on how to proceed after multiple drinks tested positive for fentanyl.