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TPD: 85% of property owners update address numbers, remaining 15% need updating to avoid possible fines, jail time

Trinidad Police Department thanked residents who have already updated their address numbering in response to city code changes and reminded others to ensure their numbering meets city code. The department said as of April 6, it has had 85% of Trinidad property owners update their address numbers.

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Council reviews land use code revision proposals that could ‘streamline’ building development

Trinidad City Council reviewed land use code revisions proposed by a city consultant that are expected to be finalized by earlysummer. The revisions, which are being drafted by Michael Yerman of MY Rural Planner, mainly reorganize the current code and create an “expedited” review process for development proposals.

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Trinidad’s Bowman takes fourth in nation during national championship

It wasn’t the outcome he was looking for, but he’s not done yet. Trinidad High School junior Eddie Bowman, who took the 132 lbs., state championship in Denver this year, came in fourth after seven rounds on the mat during the 2023 USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals held under the University of Iowa Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa, March 31-April 2.

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Council rezones Capitol Hill lot moving E-bike business forward

An E-bike business proposed to set up shop in Capitol Hill is one step closer to opening its doors after Trinidad City Council approved a rezoning proposal. The owners, Denei Thomas and Johnny Rivera, saw the proposed zoning amendment pass in early-April, after approaching the city to request it change the zoning classification for a land parcel in Capitol Hill from Medium Density Residential (MDR) to Community Commercial (CC).

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