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Trinidad State coaching legend Jim Toupal enters Colorado Basketball Hall of Fame
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Trinidad State coaching legend Jim Toupal enters Colorado Basketball Hall of Fame

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Trinidad weekend features Spring Market, Relay For Life bowling tournament
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Trinidad weekend features Spring Market, Relay For Life bowling tournament

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Trinidad obituary honors miner, Guardsman, and lifelong St. Joseph’s member
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Trinidad obituary honors miner, Guardsman, and lifelong St. Joseph’s member

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Schwachheim fire nears containment after burning 1,582 acres in Las Animas County
Community

Schwachheim fire nears containment after burning 1,582 acres in Las Animas County

Schwachheim fire reached 90% containment after burning 1,582 acres near Trinidad, but Lake Dorothey stayed closed and fire restrictions remained in force.

Sarah Chen2m read
Women’s film screenings bring fundraising shorts to Trinidad Friday
Community

Women’s film screenings bring fundraising shorts to Trinidad Friday

The Stock House will host two women-made short-film programs Friday, with proceeds helping Mt. Carmel Wellness and Community Center in Trinidad.

Marcus Williams2m read
Trinidad State coaching legend Jim Toupal enters Colorado Basketball Hall of Fame
Education

Trinidad State coaching legend Jim Toupal enters Colorado Basketball Hall of Fame

Jim Toupal earned another Hall of Fame honor after turning Scott Gym into a 132-game home-court fortress for Trinidad State.

Lisa Park2m read
Trinidad seeks historic buildings for July scavenger hunt
Business

Trinidad seeks historic buildings for July scavenger hunt

Trinidad is recruiting downtown businesses for a July scavenger hunt that will send families into historic storefronts, with prizes drawn Aug. 1. The deadline to join is April 30.

Sarah Chen2m read
Las Animas County moves to RAVE/Smart911 for emergency alerts
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Las Animas County moves to RAVE/Smart911 for emergency alerts

Residents who signed up for CodeRED may need to register again to keep getting county alerts. Some phone numbers did not transfer when Las Animas County switched to RAVE/Smart911.

James Thompson2m read
Trinidad Triggers plan family-friendly Independence Day celebration in Central Park
Community

Trinidad Triggers plan family-friendly Independence Day celebration in Central Park

Central Park will turn into Trinidad’s July Fourth hub, with bike decorating, a watermelon contest and fireworks after the Triggers face Santa Fe.

Lisa Park2m read
Trinidad enacts Level 1 water restrictions, no watering from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Trinidad enacts Level 1 water restrictions, no watering from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Trinidad residents can water only on assigned days and never from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., as drought and tank work keep the city under Level II limits.

Marcus Williams2m read
Trinidad weekend features Spring Market, Relay For Life bowling tournament
Community

Trinidad weekend features Spring Market, Relay For Life bowling tournament

Spring Market filled Mt. Carmel with crafts, café food and vendors Saturday morning, then Relay For Life bowling kept Trinidad Lanes busy that afternoon.

Sarah Chen2m read
Trinidad opens city manager review to public comments through April 30
Government

Trinidad opens city manager review to public comments through April 30

Trinidad is asking residents to grade City Manager Tara Marshall before April 30, giving locals a say on roads, water, staffing and city responsiveness.

James Thompson2m read
Trinidad seeks volunteers for city boards, commissions ahead of April 23 deadline
Government

Trinidad seeks volunteers for city boards, commissions ahead of April 23 deadline

Trinidad is filling seven boards and commission seats before noon April 23, giving residents a direct say over downtown, trees, tourism revenue and code disputes.

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Starkville-born Eva Sandoval remembered for lifelong community roots
Community

Starkville-born Eva Sandoval remembered for lifelong community roots

Born in Starkville and rooted in Raton, Eva Sandoval moved through school, church, work and business, leaving a wide family legacy.

Sarah Chen2m read
Trinidad obituary honors miner, Guardsman, and lifelong St. Joseph’s member
Community

Trinidad obituary honors miner, Guardsman, and lifelong St. Joseph’s member

A lifelong miner, Guardsman and St. Joseph’s parishioner, Nasario F. Trujillo Jr. died days after his wife, Ramos, leaving a Raton family rooted in coal country.

Marcus Williams2m read
Las Animas County weighs Piñon Canyon training, detox service changes
Government

Las Animas County weighs Piñon Canyon training, detox service changes

County commissioners weighed more military training at Piñon Canyon and a possible detox cut that could send Trinidad-area patients farther from help.

Marcus Williams2m read
Chenoweth Award returns in Trinidad, honors Leuszler and Romeros
Community

Chenoweth Award returns in Trinidad, honors Leuszler and Romeros

The Chenoweth Award returned to Trinidad after a five-year gap, drawing more than 175 people to honor Marilyn Leuszler and the Romeros at the Commons and Space to Create.

Marcus Williams2m read
County grants fund stadium sound system, pet clinics, wrestling gear
Government

County grants fund stadium sound system, pet clinics, wrestling gear

Miner Stadium got a new sound system, Noah’s Ark kept spay clinics rolling, and wrestling athletes got gear as county grant dollars moved into everyday use.

James Thompson2m read
Trinidad native Trinie Rubidoux turns 100, shares century of memories
Community

Trinidad native Trinie Rubidoux turns 100, shares century of memories

Trinie Rubidoux turned 100 on March 26, carrying Trinidad memories into Pueblo’s centenarian club and keeping Las Animas County in the regional conversation.

Sarah Chen2m read
Trinidad Youth Art Show celebrates young artist, community creativity
Community

Trinidad Youth Art Show celebrates young artist, community creativity

More than 40 young Trinidad artists filled The Commons with 60-plus works, giving more than 100 friends and family a public measure of how the county backs its kids.

Lisa Park2m read
Las Animas County coroner identifies remains as missing woman Christina Sanchez
Government

Las Animas County coroner identifies remains as missing woman Christina Sanchez

Human remains found April 7 were identified as Christina Annette Sanchez, ending a year of uncertainty for Trinidad. An autopsy this week will determine how she died.

James Thompson2m read
Trinidad Welcome Center guides visitors to parks, trails, and history
Community

Trinidad Welcome Center guides visitors to parks, trails, and history

Trinidad’s Welcome Center is more than a roadside stop, linking I-25 travelers and locals to downtown, the Riverwalk, and the city’s outdoor core.

Marcus Williams5m read
Trinidad Main Street earns 2025 national accreditation for downtown revival
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Trinidad Main Street earns 2025 national accreditation for downtown revival

Corazon de Trinidad Historic Main Street earned 2025 national accreditation, a seal that can help Trinidad compete for grants, volunteers and downtown investment.

Sarah Chen2m read
Aguilar water tank corrosion highlights rural infrastructure strain in Las Animas County
Healthcare

Aguilar water tank corrosion highlights rural infrastructure strain in Las Animas County

Aguilar’s corroding water tank shows how one small-town breakdown can become a countywide emergency, with Hartman’s collapse underscoring who may end up paying.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Three finalists vie for Trinidad State College presidency in public forums
Education

Three finalists vie for Trinidad State College presidency in public forums

Three finalists opened Trinidad State College public forums as Las Animas County gets a say in a hire that will shape workforce training, enrollment and local jobs.

Marcus Williams2m read
Vic Meyers becomes Democratic nominee for House District 47 race
Government

Vic Meyers becomes Democratic nominee for House District 47 race

Vic Meyers secured the Democratic nomination for House District 47 after an uncontested assembly, setting up an early November race across Las Animas County and southeastern Colorado.

Marcus Williams2m read
Trinidad Lake State Park Anchors Las Animas County Recreation Economy
Business

Trinidad Lake State Park Anchors Las Animas County Recreation Economy

Trinidad Lake State Park, just west of the city of Trinidad, is the county’s largest public outdoor destination and a year-round center for hiking, boating, fishing, camping and wildlife viewing. The park’s facilities, historical sites and access to surrounding public lands support local businesses, seasonal tourism and community recreation, making its upkeep and management a central economic and policy priority for Las Animas County.

Sarah Chen2m read
Perry Stokes Airport strengthens Las Animas County emergency and economy
Business

Perry Stokes Airport strengthens Las Animas County emergency and economy

Perry Stokes Airport serves as Las Animas County’s hub for medevac, wildfire response, and business travel, cutting long ground trips to Front Range airports. Local readiness depends on runway upkeep and funding.

Sarah Chen2m read
Hurd meets Trinidad leaders to boost safety, jobs, and growth
Government

Hurd meets Trinidad leaders to boost safety, jobs, and growth

Hurd pressed Trinidad leaders on safety, jobs and airport money as Las Animas County seeks $1.084 million and federal help to modernize Perry Stokes.

James Thompson2m read
Trinidad downtown anchors Las Animas County tourism and small businesses
Business

Trinidad downtown anchors Las Animas County tourism and small businesses

Trinidad's historic downtown draws visitors and supports local entrepreneurs. Seasonal hours and event schedules affect access; call ahead in winter.

Sarah Chen2m read
Las Animas County jury acquits man accused of threatening Trinidad EMTs
Healthcare

Las Animas County jury acquits man accused of threatening Trinidad EMTs

A Las Animas County jury cleared a county man of every charge tied to threats against Trinidad EMTs, ending the case with a full acquittal.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Las Animas County tourism funding faces cuts amid lodging tax shortfall
Government

Las Animas County tourism funding faces cuts amid lodging tax shortfall

Trinidad’s tourism fund budgeted about $740,000 for 2025, but only $265,613.63 came in by midyear, putting downtown events and marketing on the chopping block.

Marcus Williams2m read