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COVID still a ‘dangerous global health threat’

To end the “persistent and dangerous global health threat” of COVID-19, the world must take a “vaccineplus” approach, which includes improved indoor air ventilation and filtration, and increased masking, testing and treatment. That’s just one of 57 recommendations included in a new study published today in the journal Nature by 386 multidisciplinary experts from more than 100 countries and territories.

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Colorado Democrats eye gun-purchase waiting periods, ban on so-called assault weapons, red flag law expansion

A host of changes to Colorado’s gun laws, from a ban on so-called assault weapons to tweaks to the existing red flag law, are already being considered by Democrats at the state Capitol in response to the shooting last month at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs. “Pretty much everything is on the table,” said Senate President Steve Fenberg, a Boulder Democrat.

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The Fine Print

PUBLIC SERVICE HELP FOR VETERANS The American Legion Post 11 has grant funds available to assist Colorado veterans in need of material or financial assistance. Info: Gerald Renner, 719-680-4563.

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Ringo’s, energy company provide through holiday meal giveaway

Tis the season to be giving back to the community — with toy and food drives abound in the community — and that’s just what two more community businesses did this month to celebrate Thanksgiving. Evergreen Natural Resources, a local gas production company, and Ringo’s Super Trading Post, a small county grocery store chain, organized their third annual Thanksgiving meal Wednesday, Nov. 23, serving 60 meals to Las Animas County families.

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Running through the snow

Reader Chip Shirley shared this photo of the horse statue in the roundabout in Trinidad running through a snow storm. If you would like to share your photo, email them with a short description to editor@trinidadchroniclenews.com.

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