No. 4 Miners fall in league games against Monte Vista
Trinidad High School baseball is currently ranked No. 4 in Class 2AA Southern Peaks league play, after falling twice on the road.
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Colorado General Assembly passes flat TABOR refund, contingent on Prop HH passing
If Colorado voters approve a property tax measure in November, a bill awaiting the signature of Democratic Gov. Jared Polis would create a flat Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights refund.
Colorado House Republicans walk out in protest after Democrats end debate on Prop HH
Republicans walked out of the Colorado House of Representatives on the last day of the legislative session after debate was ended on a bill to refer a property tax measure to voters. As the House was taking a vote on Monday on Senate Bill 23-303, which would put Proposition HH on the ballot to reduce the property tax rate, Rep.
Crime report for May 4 — May 10 Incidents include loose dogs, drugs, theft and drunk driving
The Trinidad Police Department initiated or responded to some 263 calls for service between Thursday, May 4, and Wednesday, May 10, including drunks, theft, drugs and numerous loose dogs. Las Animas County Sheriff Office call logs were not obtained before deadline.
Reflections by Bill Tinsley:
England crowned a king and the world watched. Perhaps not as much as they did 70 years ago when Elizabeth ascended to the throne.
Colorado to continue prosecuting kids as young as 10 after plan to raise age fails on legislature’s last day
Colorado will continue to prosecute kids as young as 10 years old after a plan to raise the age to 13 failed for the second year in a row at the state Capitol. The proposal — opposed by police officers, district attorneys and state child welfare officials — made it through the House after an emotional debate but stalled in the Senate after about 10 hours of battle over multiple days.
Trinidad to seat LTAB Tuesday after council reviews nine candidates
Trinidad’s Lodging Tax Advisory Board, which replaced the Trinidad Tourism Board, is expected to be seated Tuesday. Trinidad City Council held interviews for the board’s candidates Monday, May 8, allowing prospective board members their first chance to officially pitch themselves to the council.
Fiber art installation could be the fiber rural Colorado’s aging population needs
Has a piece of art ever sparked an unexpected conversation? Well, that’s the idea behind a fiber art installation made of over 150 miles of yarn on display in Trinidad. Good Night Moon, a fiber art installation on display at Space to Create Trinidad, has one main goal: raise awareness and knowledge of Colorado’s aging devel- CONT.
Ft. Carson conducts convoy operations along I-25
Motorists on Interstate 25 are expected to see increased military traffic this month as soldiers based at Ft. Carson conduct convoy operations.
NECC announces 90% of staff laid off as bankruptcy proceedings continue
Allegiance Coal Limited, the parent company of New Elk Coal Mine, announced it laid off 90% of its workforce as Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings continue. The mine, which reopened in 2020 under Allegiance, saw about 80 employees laid off, with an effective date of Tuesday.