Newsletter-Late-Week

Colorado Secretary of State conducts initial review of LAC Dems chair’s embezzlement allegations, finds ‘potential’ violations, may be ‘curable’  

On Aug. 12, the Colorado Secretary of State released its “Notice of Initial Review” into the allegations Democrat candidate Travis Nelson filed against Las Animas County Democrat Chair, Pam Espinoza.  

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LAC Democrat chair denies allegations, says open embezzlement case submitted to the Colorado Secretary of State was form of harassment, retaliation

Pam Ezpinoza, chair of the Las Animas County Democrats, addressed the embezzlement allegations regarding the Colorado Secretary of State’s open complaint, listing her as the respondent.

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Trinidad rescinds approval of TDS1’s grant request, cites ‘administrative reasons’ following GOCO’s disapproval of application  

During its “unfinished business” portion of the City of Trinidad’s regular meeting on Aug. 5, city officials unanimously voted to rescind the approval of the Trinidad School District No. 1’s GOCO (Great Outdoors Colorado) grant submission on its behalf, following GOCO’s regional manager’s disapproval of the application draft.  

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Amid rural healthcare access uncertainties, Vision Now addresses shortage of eye doctors, brings ‘cutting-edge’ optometry services to Trinidad, La Junta

Since the COVID-19 pandemic and the lack of Medicaid reimbursement in low-income areas, rural healthcare services have faced reductions in services, with some even facing closures. For instance, Rocky Mountain Eye Center’s Trinidad location shut its doors in July 2024, with other clinics fighting to avoid a similar fate.

Read MoreAmid rural healthcare access uncertainties, Vision Now addresses shortage of eye doctors, brings ‘cutting-edge’ optometry services to Trinidad, La Junta

Rep. Winter presented healthcare advocate award, addresses accusation of ‘pushing’ for Trump administration’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’  

Representative for House District 47, Ty Winter, was presented with the Community Health Center Champion award on Wednesday, July 16, at the Sauld Family Health Center in Trinidad for his legislative work and advocacy to support community health centers. 

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