Rep. Boebert announces that application process for U.S. Service Academy is open
Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s office has officially opened the fall 2023 application process for a nomination to a U.S. Service Academy.
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THE FINE PRINT
Today’s Quote “Friendship picks you up when the world lets you down.” ~ Snoopy THIS WEEK TRINIDAD TROLLEY Departs the Colorado Welcome Center at 309 Nevada Ave. Hours are 10 a.m.
City looks at rate increase as way to address electric department’s ongoing solvency issues
The City of Trinidad recently raised its natural gas rates for consumers and is now seeking to do the same with electric customers. The announcement came after Trinidad City Council received the results of an electric rate study from NMPP Energy Consulting, the same company that conducted the city’s natural gas rate study.
Wildfire damage applications open in Colfax County for ranchers, farmers
The Colfax County Farm Service Agency is currently accepting applications for the Emergency Conservation Program to address damage caused by the Cooks Peak wildfire. U.S.
Eastern rural New Mexico gets $14.7M, San Luis Valley gets $1.9M for high-speed internet access from federal funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that eastern rural New Mexico and the San Luis Valley will receive $14.7 million and $1.9 million, respectively, for high-speed internet access as part of the Biden-Harris administrations investment in rural infrastructure.
Fresh Veggie Season
This is that marvelous time of year for all things vegetable. Whether you are fond of shopping for produce indoors or out, now’s the time you will find an excellent selection of practically every vegetable you can imagine — it is peak season for this region.
~ From garden to kitchen — fresh as fresh can be ~
Cherry Tomato Salad with Buttermilk Dressing 6 cups red and yellow cherry tomatoes, halved if large Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2/3 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup sour cream 3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves 1 shallot, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced Put the cherry tomatoes in a large serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss.
Military and veterans get free entry into Colorado state parks in Aug.
DENVER — As a thank you to U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers active duty military, veterans and the National Guard free admission to all state parks for the month of August.
Heinrich welcomes establishment of FICOR
WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and a member of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus and Senate Outdoor Recreation Caucus, is welcoming the announcement that the Council on Environmental Quality is signing a memorandum of understanding that establishes the Federal Inter agency Council on Outdoor Recreation (FICOR).
LA County Fair brings community together for 112th year of livestock, fun, fellowship — more
The 2022 Las Animas County Fair brought the community together last week, with a schedule full of animal, art, garden and fashion shows; exhibits and community events — despite a week that saw multiple days of wet weather.