Level 2 water restrictions take effect
City of Trinidad Level 2 water restrictions are now in effect. Customers may water lawns and other vegetation on a restricted schedule as follows: Addresses… Login to continue reading Login…
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Las Animas County chosen for Cypress Creek renewables’ scholarship program
Cypress Creek Renewables Cypress Creek Renewables announced the continuation of its Energizing Tomorrow’s Leaders scholarship program and will expand into Las Animas County. After awarding… Login to continue reading Login…
Republicans are eyeing cuts to Medicaid — what’s Medicaid, again?
Renuka Rayasam & Sam WhiteheadKFF Health News In January, during a congressional hearing on his way to becoming secretary of the Department of Health and… Login to continue reading Login…
Commissioners stand up for LAC under massive state legislative session
During the elected officials’ update during the Las Animas County Board of County Commissioners’ regular meeting, commissioner Felix Lopez provided insight into what they called a massive state legislation session, where around 400 bills have already been introduced.
Unhoused systems coordinator stuns Trinidad city council with local homeless population data, unemployment ranking, substance overdose fatality rankings
The county’s unhoused systems coordinator, Chelsea Meece, took to City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 18, to provide the Trinidad City Council an update on the homeless population after she and 11 volunteers conducted a Point in Time (a snapshot of homelessness on a given night in January) and a by-name list of individuals experiencing homelessness within the area.
Downtown accident leaves one with minor injuries
A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of E Mains St. and S Maple on Feb.18 around 11:40 a.m., left one person with minor injuries, Trinidad… Login to continue reading Login…
Why was a member of the Trinidad Lodging Tax Advisory board’s position on the line?
A portion of the consent agent for the City of Trinidad’s regular meeting on Feb. 18 was for the removal of the Trinidad Lodging Tax Advisory Board member, Jason Decker, since he didn’t accept a resignation request by Feb. 14.
LAC Commissioners send TAD heartbreaking rejection letter close to Valentine’s Day
During a special meeting on Feb. 13, the Las Animas County Board of County Commissioners approved its letter to the Trinidad Ambulance District denying its request to amend and restate its service plan.
Protesters gather for President’s Day display
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Police arrest local ‘boogeyman’ who attempts to sneak into Trinidad Middle School
New details emerged regarding an arrest back on Jan. 29, when the Trinidad School District No. 1 resource officer informed the TPD that a man attempted to sneak into the middle school.