The Las Animas County Commissioners received their first look at conceptual plans for an industrial park during a regular meeting Tuesday, July 19. Las Animas County recently contracted with Armstrong Consultants Inc., a civil engineering firm that has experience with airports, to create a conceptual plan for developing an industrial park at Perry Stokes Airport east of Trinidad.
Today’s Quote “Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” ~ Zig Ziglar THIS WEEK TRINIDAD TROLLEY Departs the Colorado Welcome Center at 309 Nevada Ave. Hours are 10 a.m.
Trinidad City Council approved the selection of a city manager Tuesday night, closing the book on a nearly four-month process to find a replacement for retired city manager Michael A. Valentine.
As of July 16, Colorado and the rest of the United States are using the 988 dialing code, a new, easy-to-remember three-digit number for call (multiple languages), text or chat (English only) that connects people to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, where compassionate, accessible care and support is available for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress.
Safe2TELL reports across Colorado decreased in June, when compared to May, according to the latest data released by the Colorado Attorney General’s Office. 450 reports were received in June, compared to the 1,839 reports received in May.
A local museum has received a grant — one of four community organizations in Colorado to do so — allowing it to restore multiple gardens on its grounds that have fallen into disarray over the last couple of years.
Grilled Chicken Thighs with Roasted Grape Tomatoes CHICKEN: 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 8 skinless, boneless 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds) or tuna steaks 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Cooking spray Cooking spray TOMATOES: 2 cups grape tomatoes 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon capers 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Prepare grill. To prepare chicken, combine first 4 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag.
“Everybody is ignorant— only on different subjects.” ~Will Rogers ~Will Rogers .
—CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WEDS. JULY 20 (Noon) The Trinidad & Las Animas County Chamber of Commerce Monthly Business Luncheon will be held in the Pioneer Room at Trinidad State.