Trinidad Mayor Phil Rico plans to give the annual State of the City Address Thursday, February 17 at Trinidad State College. Topics of the event are expected to include reflections on recent successes that have laid the groundwork for the City’s upcoming priorities, goals of the city council in 2022 and identifying the city’s biggest challenges and its greatest assets.
The Purgatoire River running through downtown Trinidad is a constant reminder to residents of the fine balance humans and the rest of the environment, especially in Las Animas County. Benjamin Mandile / File Photo / The Chronicle-News
Time is running out to apply for one of San Isabel Electric’s scholarships. Candidates must complete their applications online by 5 p.m.
Trinidad City Council heard two updates at a work session Monday night including an economic development update and an outdoor recreation update. Wally Wallace, Trinidad’s eco nomic development director, provided an update on what his office accomplished in 2021 and upcoming projects.
Trinidad Police Department responded to or initiated some 534 calls between January 26 and February 9 including a residential fire, sexual assault and a number of accidents. It responded to or initiated some 256 calls between January 26 and February 2 and some 278 calls between February 3 and February 9. The Las Animas County Sheriff’s Office responded to or initiated some 177 calls during the same time period including warrants, traffic stops and accidents. It responded to or initiated some 105 calls between January 27 and February 2 and some 72 calls between February 3 and February 9.
It’s been awhile, but Noah’s Ark Animal Welfare Association is ready to transition over to its new shelter location and is looking for the community’s help. The animal shelter announced it had received its license from the Colorado Department of Agriculture Pet Care Program Friday, Feb.
Trinidad State College tuition is already the lowest around, and nearly all students are eligible to apply for scholarships that can save them even more. “We know one of the biggest challenges for students is how to pay for college, and we’ve come up with many ways to make college more affordable,” said Trinidad State College President Dr.
A report released by the Colorado Secretary of State shows among 21 Las Animas County-based nonprofits some $42.9 million in revenue was reported in 2021 — some 2.5% less than in 2020. The 2021 report on charitable solicitations in Colorado compiles registration documents filed by charities and paid solicitors in Colorado in an effort to “protect the public’s interest in making informed choices when donating to charity.” Colorado’s Charitable Solicitation Act requires charities and paid solicitors that ask for contributions in the state to file registration with the state and for the state to compile an annual report of the data.
A Trinidad “panhandler” accused of stabbing a New Mexico man 13 times last October has taken a plea deal with the Third Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Tyler Ray Oaks (30) pled guilty to an amended count of assault in the second degree — deadly weapon in mid-December.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency DENVER — On Wednesday, Jan.