CORRECTION
In the Thursday, May 5 edition of The Chronicle-News Elijah Rascon was incorrectly referred to as Michael in the Primero Student of the Month for March article. The following is how the atribution should have read.
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Area crime, emergency report for May 5 — May 11
Trinidad Police Department responded to or initiated some 182 incidents between May 5 and May 11, including shots fired, assault and fights. The Las Animas County Sheriff’s Office responded to or initiated some 95 incidents in the same time period including fraud, burglaries and a controlled burn.
TPD arrests two suspected drug pushers, seize total of 303.1 grams narcotics in two separate incidents
Two suspected drug pushers were arrested last weekend in two separate incidents after local police conducted two traffic stops and executed a search warrant on a residence suspected to be involved in the distribution of narcotics.
Graduations inspire us — they celebrate new beginnings, new possibilities, new opportunities
For the first time in three years family and friends can once again pack stadiums, arenas and auditorium to celebrate high school and college graduations. Masks are off and the smiles are back, youthful faces grinning at each other, searching for family and friends in the crowd — mothers and fathers anxiously searching for sons and daughters.
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.
Trinidad City Council seeks to hold proper, respectful setting during council meetings
Trinidad City Council discussed meeting decorum during a work session Monday, with some councilmembers asking the public to be more respectful towards council and the flow of city council meetings. The work session comes after multiple weeks of public comments during which the public directed criticism towards councilmembers and city staff.
Senate OKs bill to reduce business filing fees for 2022-2023 fiscal year
The Colorado Senate on Tuesday gave its final approval for a bill that seeks to reduce most business filing fees to $1. House Bill 22-1101 directs the state treasurer to transfer more than $16.7 million from the general fund to the secretary of state’s office to pay for the fee reduction.
New Mexico fires cover Trinidad in ash, smoke
The acrid smell of smoke and the sight of falling ashes could be seen across the City of Trinidad and surrounding area Tuesday as the wind carried the elements from the Hermit’s Peak, Cerro Pelado and Calf Canyon Fires burning near Santa Fe, New Mexico.
THE FINE PRINT
Today’s Quote “Your peers will respect you for your integrity and character — not your possessions.” ~David Robinson ■ 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.
City proposes gas rate increase as gas costs rise
Trinidad’s residential and commercial natural gas rates could increase after the results of a natural gas rate study was shared with city management and city council. The city has pointed to increased commodity costs as the reason for the proposed increase, according to council communication.