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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Las Animas County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 106stories have been published about Las Animas County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Welcome Home: Korean War veteran returns to Trinidad for funeral 74 years after being reported missing   - The Chronicle

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T’Naus Nieto The Chronicle-News On June 20, Sgt. Orace Joseph Mestas’s had his funeral in his hometown of Trinidad after he was initially reported missing during the Korean War 74 ago, before officials determined he was killed in action.   “It was an honor to serve Sgt. Mestas and his family,” Tom Murphy of Mullare Murphy Funeral Home told The Chronicle-News. “Our country and the military continue to do everything they can to return our fallen v…Read Article

Trinidad, Colorado · Trinidad

Las Animas County DHS director warns of potential negative consequences of Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ on rural communities, particularly LAC  - The Chronicle

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Last Tuesday, June 17, the Las Animas County Department of Human Services discussed the potential impacts of the U.S Presedent’s “The One Big Beautiful Bill Act” when the LAC DHS director took to the county Court House, explaining how rural communities, such as LAC, would be among the most impacted, with potentially “significant” consequences.Read Article

Trinidad, Colorado · Trinidad

City calls Santa Fe Trail Days a ‘huge success’ with 5,000 people attending 2-day event - The Chronicle

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Davey J. Santitevan Jr.ContributorThe Chronicle-News It was two days of fun, sun, music, food, rides and Trinidad culture. The 2025 Santa Fe Trail Days Festival… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now CloseRead Article

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Was Jesus right? - The Chronicle

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Bill TinsleyTinsley Center Reflections Jesus is universally respected. Even the followers of Islam claim him as a prophet. Mahatma Ghandi was deeply impressed with Jesus… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now CloseJesus Christ · TrinidadRead Article

Trinidad’s own Jacob Trancoso draws against rival in Muay Thai competition - The Chronicle

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John MorenoTrinidad Boxing Club This past weekend, Trinidad Boxing Club once again made its mark on the Colorado fight scene, sending three fighters to a… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now CloseTrinidad, Colorado · TrinidadRead Article

Trinidad Housing Authority considers potential acquisition of former Phil Long Dealership property  - The Chronicle

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Phil Long Dealerships announced in early May that it would officially close its dealership location in Trinidad on the first of the following month. On June 11, just 10 days after the site officially closed, the Trinidad Housing Authority discussed the potential acquisition of the former dealership property for a new admin building and shop, along with a High St. Property to add additional units to its 198-unit roster.Property · TrinidadRead Article

21-year-old Trinidad man faces list of charges, a $52,000 bond, following multiple alleged domestic incidences in 21-month span   - The Chronicle

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T’Naus Nieto The Chronicle-News Antonio Mejia, 21, had been racking up domestic-related charges, on multiple incidences, since September 2023, with his most recent apprehension on Jun.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now CloseTrinidad, Colorado · TrinidadRead Article

Defending champions, Trinidad’s USA, kick off 2025 Kevin Bernard New Horizon Mundialito with 7-0 win

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Remains of Korean War Soldier to be buried in Trinidad, Colorado

FORT KNOX, Ky. – The remains of U.S. Army Sgt. Orace J. Mestas, 22, a Soldier killed during the Korean War, will be interred Jun 20 at Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. Mullare-Murphy Funeral Home will perform graveside services preceding the interment.Trinidad, Colorado · TrinidadRead Article

Former Trinidad wrestling coach wanted for bribery, extortion turns himself in

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A former wrestling coach from Trinidad State Junior College has turned himself in at the Pueblo County Detention Center, according to the sheriff's office. John Lewis, who is charged with extortion and bribing his athletes, surrendered to authorities earlier this week.Recent footage, shared by a News 5 viewer, shows Lewis, dressed in a brown coat, being escorted out of a gym by sheriff's deputies. Weeks later, investigators issued a warrant for …Wrestling · TrinidadRead Article

Only one candidate applied for Trinidad School District No.1’s superintendent position, named finalist   - The Chronicle

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T’Naus Nieto The Chronicle-News ‘Are we just running with this one ‘in-house’—that’s it’?’ asks board member   On June 11, during Trinidad School District No.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now CloseTrinidad, Colorado · TrinidadRead Article

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