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rint “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” ~ Martin Luther King Jr.
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Trinidad theatre strives to revive area’s culture through expanded programs
Cora Warrick had never been on stage before when she first joined the Southern Colorado Repository Theatre in 2008, but now, some 15 years later, she’s a director for the second iteration of the theatre, Main Street LIVE.
The big lines from Gov. Jared Polis’ 2023 inaugural speech
Gov. Jared Polis provided a road map Tuesday for how he plans to spend his next four years leading Colorado as he was sworn into office for his second term.
Anticipated bill asks Colorado voters to forfeit TABOR refunds for education
A bill being drafted by Colorado Democrats would ask voters whether the state’s excess tax revenue should be put in the state education fund for teacher compensation. Colorado’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights requires excess tax revenue be refunded to taxpayers.
Study offers most detailed glimpse yet of planet’s past 11,000 summers and winters
By analyzing Antarctic ice cores, CU Boulder scientists and an international team of collaborators have revealed the most detailed look yet at the planet’s recent climatic history, including summer and winter temperatures dating back 11,000 years to the beginning of what is known as the Holocene.
Council agrees to hold off on approving Juneteenth holiday until mid-year budget review
Trinidad City Council will wait until the city’s fiscal year mid-year mark in July before it makes a final decision on whether or not to approve Juneteenth, currently a federal holiday, as a paid holiday for city employees. Union negotiations at the end of last year led to the discussion.
The Fine Print
rint “When a stupid man is doing something he is ashamed of, he always declares that it is his duty.” ~ George Bernard Shaw EVENTS STARKVILLE The Town of Starkville board meeting is Monday Jan. 16.
Tears, warm words cap end of Judge Gerbracht’s time on bench
Tears flowed and warm words were spoken during the retirement reception of former Chief Judge Leslie J. Gerbracht, with a focus on her character, and commitment to fairness and humanity, in and outside the courtroom.
Trinidad council approves $150K purchase for landfill equipment
Trinidad’s landfill will see another piece of equipment to assist in dealing with resident’s trash, after Trinidad City Council approved the $150,000 expenditure. Council unanimously approved the purchase, totaling $149,500, for the city’s public works department to acquire an “Articulated Off-Road Dump Truck” for the city’s landfill on the northside of town.