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Healthcare center opens financial relief fund for employees for ‘immediate,’ ‘unforeseen’ reasons

A group of Trinidad healthcare workers now have access to an assistance fund to support them with immediate and unforeseen needs, a local healthcare center announced late last month. Trinidad Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center (formerly Trinidad Inn Nursing Home), a skilled nursing facility serving long-term and short-term needs, announced Dec.

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2022: The year in review — take a look in the time capsule

The year 2022 proved to be another tumultuous year, with Jan. 6 defendants starting to be sentenced, Russia invading Ukraine and subsequently being accused of committing war crimes against civilian women and children, the re-election of Gov. Jared Polis and U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert after newcomer Adam Frisch nearly knocked the congresswoman out of her seat and COVID continuing to spread as the Monkeypox virus took hold.

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Amtrak has big increase in riders, but still not back to pre-pandemic rider levels

Amtrak saw a big increase in ridership in fiscal year 2022 but is still at 72% of its peak prepandemic levels, according to data the transit company released. The National Railroad Passenger Corporation – Amtrak’s official name – is still not close to full recovery in ticket sales and food and beverage revenue.

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Cornholers toss to raise, support fireman’s annual toy drive through fun-filled day

Trinidad’s helping-hand attitude continued this holiday season with a recent cornhole tournament that raised money for a local community toy drive. The Fisher’s Peak Cornhole League, with players from New Mexico and Colorado, teamed up with Flo Jo’s Tavern Hall in Trinidad to raise funds for the Trinidad Fireman’s Toy Drive, which is expected to provide toys for children from across Las Animas County this year.

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The Fine Print

rint “I like people and I like them to like me, but I wear my heart where God put it, on the inside.” ~ F. Scott Fitzgerald PUBLIC SERVICE Please join for a retirement celebration for Chief Judge Gerbracht Friday, Jan.

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