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Purgatoire River Call as of: 05/16/2022. Hoehne Ditch: Priority #20, Appropriation Date: 10/07/1865.
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Drought expands in southeastern Colorado
The most recent U.S. Drought Monitor report showed extreme and exceptional drought conditions expand in southeastern Colorado.
Complex fire prompts further Colfax County evacuations, fire breaches Colfax County border
Multiple communities are under evacuation orders in Colfax County due to the Hermits Peak / Calf Canyon fires, authorities announced Monday.
Familiar sights of spring
Doves are a common sight in Trinidad and frequent many area neighborhoods with their presence. Their “cooing” sound can be heard at all times duing the day. According to information found on Wikipedia, doves live on seeds and fruits — with a few insects thrown in for good measure by some species. Pidgeons and doves are basically the same creature with the exception of different colored feathers and a few minor body differences. Thank you, Chip Shirley for sharing your dove photo with us. Chip Shirley / Trinidad
Southeast Colorado set to see $1.5M in Brownfield Grant Program funding
Three southeast Colorado communities, Huerfano County, the City of Lamar and the City of La Junta, will receive $1.5 million in federal environmental cleanup funding. The U.S.
Both directions of I-25 at Exit 11 will be under partial day full closures on May 17, 18
The Colorado Department of Transportation will implement consecutive partial day full closures of each direction of Interstate 25 at Exit 11, south of Trinidad next Tuesday, May 17 and Wednesday, May 18.
“Weird But True!
Learning about the world around you is great summer fun for kids! Terri Schlichenmeyer The Bookworm Sez, LLC It wasn’t a very good trip. You caught the toe of your shoe on a rock and you skinned your knee when you tried not to fall.
THE FINE PRINT
■ COMMUNITY EVENTS—THIS WEEK —LAS ANIMAS COUNTY TUES. MAY 17 (9 a.m.) The Board of County Commissioners regular meeting followed by the DHS meeting will be held at the Courthouse, 200 E.
Contemporary gallery opens at well-known A.R. Mitchell Museum — partners see it as a way to increase Trinidad’s tourism, museum’s traffic
The A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art in Trinidad is known for just that, A.R. Mitchell’s western-focused art, but it’s now getting a 21st century upgrade with a new longterm gallery focusing on contemporary western art.
THE FINE PRINT
Today’s Quote “You can tell a lot about a man’s character by watching him win or lose money.” ~Molly Bloom ■ COMMUNITY EVENTS—THIS WEEK —BULLDOG RUN SAT. MAY 14 (7 a.m./Registration & 8 a.m./Run) The Primero Bulldog Run annual 5K & 10K Run & 5K Walk will be held this year with runners and walkers gathering at Trinidad Lake State Park’s South Shore Entrance.