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Colfax County decried recent comments made by a medical service contractor at its detention center, related to ongoing financial fraud investigations, calling them an “attempt to mislead the public.” Colfax County issued a statement Oct. 28 claiming that statements made by the contractor, Roadrunner Health Services, LLC, were “not accurate.” RHS — which is part of two state-led investigations into former Colfax County Manager Mary Lou Kern’s alleged involvement with a reported overpayment to the contractor — issued statements to KRTN Enchanted Radio on Oct.

The State of Colorado is encouraging Coloradans to stay up to date on mammograms so they can find breast cancer early when it’s easiest to treat. Life-saving mammograms are available for free to individuals who qualify through the Women’s Wellness Connection program, which operates at more than 100 clinics across the state.

Trinidad approved two more housing development incentive applications that will see the addition of 13 workforce units within the city, including the restoration of an apartment that caught fire in 2020. Trinidad City Council voted 7-0 this month to approve an application that will add 12 additional apartment units to an existing apartment complex on Santa Fe Trail and a second application that will add one additional unit to the N.

Veterans and their sacrifices are on the county’s collective mind as the country approaches Veteran’s Day 2022, with two veteranrelated initiatives already taking place. Las Animas County and the Las Animas County Veteran Service Office recognized four county residents for their volunteer contributions related to veterans.

As of October 28, Ballotpedia identified $1.01 billion in contributions to support or oppose statewide measures on ballots in 2022. Colorado was among the top five states with the most ballot measure campaign contributions.