TSD1 adjusts grad requirements to provide student flexibility
Trinidad School District No. 1 updated its graduation requirements, this time in an effort to provide more flexibility to student’s academic and life goals.
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Raton sees highest pot sales since legalization
Marijuana sales topped $39.7 million during October, pacing September sales, New Mexico regulators said, as Raton sees its highest sales since April. The state saw a total of $39,745,391.33 of marijuana sold last month, an increase of 0.2% from September sales when the state saw $39,651,326.49 of marijuana sold.
Senators introduce bill to stop companies from charging veterans with benefits help
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is introducing a bill to stop companies from charging veterans for help with disability benefits.
NM veterans sees return of free medical rides through NMDVS
New Mexico veterans living in “highly rural” counties have increased transportation options again with the return of a program run through the New Mexico Department of Veteran Services. NMDVS announced in late-November that the Highly Rural Veterans Transportation Program, providing round-trip service, has resumed.
County distribution provides dedicated food source
The lines were long at the monthly food giveaway run by the South-Central Council of Governments, with cars parading down N. Linden Avenue and onto Goddard Avenue, as volunteers handed out boxes of food.
Eco-fuel creator introduces self to city, seeks to set up shop in area
A company specializing in biofuel used in jet propulsion is looking to move into Trinidad and recently introduced itself to city officials. EcoTech BioFuels, LLC., representatives shared their vision for a jet-fuel production plant in Trinidad, with city council at a meeting this month.
Colorado responds to sharp increase in RSV outbreaks
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is monitoring an increase in hospitalizations and outbreaks for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). CDPHE sent a Health Alert Network message to health care providers.
LA County sees over 100 active COVID cases during recent reporting period
Las Animas County reported its highest amount of active COVID-19 cases its seen in months in an update Nov. 10, following a trend seen across Colorado over the last few weeks.
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CDPHE to send text and email reminders to Coloradans 65 years and older about flu vaccines
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announced in early-November that it plans to text and email over 500,000 Coloradans urging them to receive a flu vaccine as flu, RSV and COVID cases impact hospital admission rates. CDPHE plans to text 517,000 Coloradans aged 65 and older whose records in the Colorado Immunization Information System indicate they may be due for an annual flu vaccine as state health officials work to increase flu vaccination statewide.