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Local artist begins receiving recognition for work
Nancy EllisContributorThe Chronicle-News Autumn Hunnicutt, a painter of luminous oil images of people, animals, plants and cyclical patterns of nature, ruminates sometimes about feeling stuck… Login to continue reading Login…

As back-to-school nears, CPLC resource fair in Trinidad draws around 100 people
On Monday, July 25, Chicanos Por La Causa’s Early Childhood Development Colorado held its second Health and Resource Fair at its Trinidad Head Start location, which the CPLC ECD health coordinator said brought around 100 people.

CPW offers free entry into Colorado state parks in August for active-duty military, veterans and National Guard members
Joey LivingstonStatewide Public Information OfficerColorado Parks and Wildlife To thank U.S. military members for their dedicated service and sacrifices, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is continuing… Login to continue reading Login…

City calls for artist submissions ahead of next year’s Colorado Creative Industries Summit to be hosted in Trinidad
Staff reportThe Chronicle-News The City of Trinidad recently announced that Trinidad will host the 2026 Colorado Creative Industries Summit next year and is asking for Las Animas County creatives to…

Las Animas County honored for distinguished performance
Las Animas County Department of Human Services The Colorado Department of Human Services recently honored Las Animas County and the Las Animas County Department of… Login to continue reading Login…

Review: Main Street Live production of musical ‘Annie’ opens to standing ovations
Rich AlfordContributorThe Chronicle-News Main Street Live’s latest production, “Annie,” opened to standing ovations this last weekend at the Massari Theater on the Trinidad State Community… Login to continue reading Login…
County officials reject Trinidad Youth Club’s sales tax ballot measure request, citing concerns over its language
During a special meeting of the Las Animas County Board of County Commissioners, officials considered a potential sales tax measure for the Trinidad Youth Club, which they ultimately rejected, citing concerns with the proposed ballot language, among other issues.

Trinidad man sentenced to 13 years, in addition with separate LAC six-year sentence, for high-speed chase in Castle Rock, crashing into patrol cars
The 23rd Judicial District announced Tuesday, July 29, that Roy Allen Elliott Casaus, 33, out of Trinidad, was sentenced to 13 years in prison after a high-speed chase in Castle Rock, while driving a stolen vehicle, led him to crash into several patrol cars.

Contractor provides update on $5.5 million Fisher’s Peak Elementary renovation, discusses difficulty of navigating economic swings for project
On the evening of July 30, the development manager for Willdan Engineering took to the Trinidad Middle School board room to provide an update on the over $5.5 million Fisher’s Peak Elementary School renovations during Trinidad School District No. 1’s regular board meeting.