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.
Antonio Mejia, 21, had been racking up domestic-related charges, on multiple incidences, since September 2023, with his most recent apprehension on Jun. 6, 2025, which saw the Trinidad man sitting in the Las Animas County Detention Center under a $52,000 bond.
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…
Last Tuesday, June 17, the Las Animas County Department of Human Services discussed the potential impacts of the U.S Presedent’s “The One Big Beautiful Bill Act” when the LAC DHS director took to the county Court House, explaining how rural communities, such as LAC, would be among the most impacted, with potentially “significant” consequences.
Davey J. Santitevan Jr.ContributorThe Chronicle-News It was two days of fun, sun, music, food, rides and Trinidad culture. The 2025 Santa Fe Trail Days Festival… Login to continue reading Login…
On Sunday, June 15, Trinidad Police officers, following an investigation of a motor vehicle theft, discovered a suspected homemade improvised explosive device in a “Hello Kitty” backpack, leading to the apprehension of two, according to court documents.
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.
Staff reportThe Chronicle-News A minor earthquake rattled parts of southern Colorado early Saturday morning, shaking the area 29 kilometers south of Weston just after 2… Login to continue reading Login…
Antonio Mejia, 21, had been racking up domestic-related charges, on multiple incidences, since September 2023, with his most recent apprehension on Jun. 6, 2025, which saw the Trinidad man sitting in the Las Animas County Detention Center under a $52,000 bond.
On Monday, June 16, the Colorado Community Health Network announced that Representative for House District 47, Ty Winter, would receive its 2025 Community Health Center Champion award for his sponsorship of HB25-1288 and support for the amendment to the Long Bill to invest in the Primary Care Fund, which advocates say would support acquisition of funding for community health centers.