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Benjamin Mandile Reporter The Chronicle-News Allegiance Coal Ltd., the parent company of New Elk Coal Company, said in a quarterly release that hiring and retaining general laborers at the mine west of Trinidad remains an ongoing issue. The mine has struggled within the last year to retain skilled workers, primarily importing them from the eastern coal country, due to a lack of adequate accommodations and COVID- 19 protocols.

Staff report The Chronicle-News The National Transportation Safety Board released a preliminary report Friday on the helicopter crash that occurred between Raton and Las Vegas, New Mexico, and said the aircraft made a rapid descent before crashing and killing four first responders on board. The report noted that two witnesses on a ridge about half a mile away were observing the sunset when they saw the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office helicopter go down in the hills near Las Vegas.

Benjamin Mandile Reporter The Chronicle-News Las Animas and Huerfano Counties saw a decline in COVID-19 cases between late July and early August, but the bi-county health department said the decline can be attributed to a lack of testing. Between July 27 and August 2, Las Animas County saw 46 active cases and 28 newly reported cases — down 24 cases and nine cases respectively.

Perfect Burgers 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck (80% lean) or ground turkey (90% lean) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil 4 slices cheese (optional) 4 hamburger buns, split; toasted, if desired Toasted Burger Buns Divide the meat into 4 equal portions (about 6 ounces each). Form each portion loosely into a 3/4-inch-thick burger and make a deep depression in the center with your thumb.

Catherine J. Moser Features Editor The Chronicle-News At one point in time, it was my goal to eat a hamburger in every state of the union.

Staff report Chronicle-News On Wednesday, Aug. 3, a jury in Centennial convicted an Aurora man of second-degree murder for killing his ex-girlfriend in 2018 and dumping her body at an abandoned truck stop near Aguilar.

A bumblebee stops by to take a taste of what this hollyhock has to offer in the way of an afternoon refreshment. Thank you, Debbie Foster for sharing this stunning summer beauty with all of us.

Mt. San Rafael Hospital For the third year in a row, Mt.