“The Social Lives of Animals” by Ashley Ward
Someone calls you a birdbrain — take it as a complement — because it is Sometimes, you’re such a goose. And that’s okay; a little horsing around never hurt anyone and times with friends are the best.
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THE FINE PRINT
Today’s Quote “Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.” ~Margaret Chase Smith ■ COMMUNITY EVENTS —THIS WEEK —TRINIDAD SCHOOL BOE MON. MAY 2 (5:15 p.m.) Board members will hold a work session/special meeting at the Trinidad Middle School, 612 Park St.
Chimney fire ‘totally’ destroys home Tuesday night, all residents evacuated without injury
No injuries were reported due to a house fire in the 1000 block of Boulevard Street in Trinidad Tuesday night, according to a fire official. Trinidad Fire Department Chief Dave Bacharach said that the two occupants of the home evacuated before resources arrived.
THE FINE PRINT
Today’s Quote “Character consists of what you do on the third and fourth tries.” ~James A. Michener ■ COMMUNITY EVENTS —THIS WEEK —YOUTH ART SHOW & GALA FRI.
RIVER CALL
Purgatoire River Call as of: 04/28/2022. Lewelling & McCormick Ditch: Priority #13, Appropriation Date: 01/01/1864.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife: Reflecting on cultural heritage and land stewardship
The American Indian Academy of Denver is a public charter school for 6th to 10th grade students. Several months ago, a group of teachers from the school visited Roxborough State Park and heard an historical program and wondered why the indigenous people of the region weren’t mentioned.
Area crime, emergency report for April 14 — April 26
Trinidad Police Department responded to or initiated some 495 calls between April 14 and April 26 including a house fire, shots fired and a home invasion. The Las Animas County Sheriff’s Office responded to or initiated some 114 calls between April 14 and April 20, including an accident, suspicious incidents, fireworks and sexual misconduct. The Sheriff’s Office call logs for last week were not available before press deadline.
It’s springtime in the Rockies — Colorado’s bears are waking up, so do your part to reduce conflicts in 2022
DENVER — With spring upon us, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds citizens and visitors that bears are emerging from hibernation and beginning their search for food. CPW has already received reports of bear activity in 14 Colorado counties this year.
Man arrested for burglary after Indiana Street home invasion
Local police arrested a Trinidad man on suspicion of first-degree burglary and other charges after responding to a home invasion on Sunday, April 24. Trinidad Police Department arrested Craig Steven Gavett (41) on suspicion of first-degree burglary (a class three felony), harassment (a class three misdemeanor) and criminal mischief (a class one petty offense) — after making contact with him inside of a residence in the 600 block of South Indiana Avenue.
We’re just passing through this world: Someday our life’s journey will be over & we’ll be going home
Now that Russia has withdrawn its troops from Kyiv to concentrate its invasion in the East, Ukrainians are returning to their homes in the capital city. In spite of continued air strikes on the city and the mayor’s warnings not to return, thousands are making the dangerous journey every day.