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Life Time Events, the producers of The Rad Dirt Fest, said it hopes to have more community collaboration moving forward, which was welcomed by Trinidad’s Office of Outdoor Recreation this month. In an interview with The Chronicle-News, Life Time Events Tamira Jenlink — The Rad Dirt Fest race director — said that the company is not only looking to put on an event in town, but become a community partner in multiple ways.

FAIRPLAY — To protect wintering big-game animals and sage grouse species, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds the public that the collection of shed antlers on all public lands west of I-25 is prohibited from Jan. 1 through April 30.

What if addressing the major concerns of U.S. citizens and policymakers improved biodiversity at the same time? The North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) says that including policy and legislative decisions geared toward invasive species management funding could ensure that North America’s lands and waters remain resilient in the face of climate change and other biological challenges

PUEBLO — On February 14, Lake Pueblo State Park shifted to springtime operating hours for its inspection stations that guard against the invasion of non-native zebra and quagga mussels, known as Aquatic Nuisance Species, or ANS.

Throughout February, Venus is a “morning star” over Trinidad, while it was the “evening star” all last fall. These misnomers stem from the fact that a naked eye observer has no little way of knowing for sure if something is a planet or a star, as we understand the terms.

Get ready Trinidad polar plungers, the time is almost here. The annual Trinidad Polar Plunge, which raises money and awareness for the Colorado Special Olympics, is returning later this month for the third year.

As many of you know, Trinidad State College has conducted a thorough review of its physical facilities to identify and prioritize campus renovation needs. is major undertaking has led to the creation of a Facilities Master Plan (FMP), which offers a blueprint for projects and campus improvements the college will prioritize over the next 10 years.