Governor Polis approves 8 ballot measures passed in November
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis gave his approval Tuesday to eight ballot measures that were passed by voters in the November general election.
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Start the new year off right with a First Day Hike at a Colorado state park on January 1
DENVER — First Day Hikes are a chance to get a jump start on your New Year’s resolutions by exercising in nature and experiencing the beautiful outdoor resources that Colorado has to offer. Participating state parks offer unique opportunities to get outdoors and learn about nature with guided hikes, scavenger hunts, prizes and more.
Crime report for Dec. 15 — Dec. 28: Incidents include attempted murder, menacing, DUI, vehicle break-ins
Trinidad Police Department responded to or initiated some 387 incidents between Thursday, Dec. 15, and Wednesday, Dec. 28, including attempted murder, hit and run, aggravated assault, DUI, menacing and criminal mischief. The Las Animas County Sheriff’s Office saw some 223 calls during the same period, including auto theft, alarms and traffic stops.
Colorado seeks consumer input to gain share of $42.5B in broadband infrastructure funding
Colorado is joining dozens of other states in helping identify areas without internet or with poor service to gain federal funding for broadband infrastructure. The Federal Communications Commission published an online map in November and informed states that the federal government would use the map to determine the amount of funding given to states from the $550 billion Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act signed into law by President Joe Biden earlier this year.
Reflections: Remembering helps us put in perspective the things that are to come
During this final week of 2022 we pause to remember the year that is rapidly slipping away. Looking back is important.
Dangerously cold weather raises concern for unhoused population
A dangerous cold spell brought sub-zero temperatures last week, raising concern among the general public that Trinidad’s unhoused population could find themselves in danger due to the arctic-like temperatures.
Blue Star announces nearing approval of first four development wells, completes initial development plan
Blue Star Helium announced it is nearing approval from state regulators for its first four development wells near the Model Dome Helium gas field, in addition to completing its initial development plan for the Las Animas Project.
Harris named Boettcher semifinalist
Primero High School senior Hailey Harris has been named as a semifinalist for the 2023 Boettcher Foundation Scholarship. Since 1952, the Boettcher Foundation has awarded more than $100 million in undergraduate scholarships to some of Colorado’s most dynamic young minds, doers and difference makers.
Colorado considers changing its Red Flag Law after mass shooting at nightclub
A Nov. 19 shooting that killed five people and wounded 19 at a Colorado Springs nightclub has officials considering changes to strengthen Colorado’s red flag law, particularly in self-declared “Second Amendment sanctuaries,” where emergency petitions to remove a person’s guns are filed less frequently and usually denied.
Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program sees record number of applications for 2022 heating season
With the holidays here and the cost of basic necessities continuing to rise, the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is helping eligible Colorado households save money by paying a portion of home heating bills and offering tips to save on heating costs.