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Triggers fall in Pecos League Championship
Benjamin Mandile Reporter The Chronicle-News The Trinidad Triggers fell to the Roswell Invaders during the final two games of the Pecos League Mountain Division Championship series, coming in second place for the league. The Triggers faced off against the Invaders during a three-game series Aug.
Secretary of State’s Office continues bipartisan initiative to reach voters with accurate information
DENVER — Following the completion of the first statewide recount in decades, Coloradans across the state will continue to see reminders from Secretary of State Jena Griswold and former Republican Secretary of State Wayne Williams to be aware of election disinformation.
Closure of Exit 11 on ramp rescheduled for week of Aug. 22
Colorado Department of Transportation The planned full closure of the Exit 11 on ramp to southbound I-25 for Aug. 15 to Aug.
New Elk Mine sees highest production rates since mining operations began
Benjamin Mandile Reporter The Chronicle-News New Elk Coal Company saw increased production during 2022 Q2 in both run of mine production and saleable product production, according to a quarterly report from its parent company, Allegiance Coal Ltd. The mine, west of Trinidad, saw a 46% increase in its run of mine production (unprocessed coal) quarter-overquarter.
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~ Delicious ideas for wonderful sweet potatoes ~
Sweet Potato & Spinach Quesadillas 2 medium sweet potatoes (1 pound total) 1 cup red-wine vinegar 1/2 cup sugar 4 black peppercorns 1 large red onion, sliced 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 8 (6-inch) flour tortillas 5 cups baby spinach (about 4 ounces) 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella 4 teaspoons olive oil Microwave potatoes on high until tender (about 15 minutes). Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, and peppercorns; bring to a boil and stir to dissolve sugar.
City of Trinidad crime report for Aug. 2 —10
Chronicle-News Due to deadline, the following incidents did not make it into area crime and emergency reports in last Friday’s edition. The following incidents occurred from August 2-10 and were handled by the Trinidad Police Department.
CDPHE to send vaccine reminder texts and emails to parents and guardians
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment are sending text message and email notifications to parents and guardians of nearly 8,400 children ages 0-4 years whose records in the Colorado Immunization Information System (CIIS) indicate their child/children may be overdue for one or more routine childhood vaccines. This includes diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (DTaP), Haemophilus influenza, hepatitis A and B, measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), pneumococcal, polio, rotavirus, and varicella vaccines.
Drought conditions continue receding across LA County
Chronicle-News Drought conditions in Las Animas County continue to recede, with much of the county under abnormally dry conditions, according to the most recent report from the U.S. Drought Monitor.