The Trinidad Chronicle-News

08/17/2025

Trinidad citizen explains purpose behind controversial ‘Final Solution’ comments regarding unhoused

Last week, Roy Miller made headlines when he took to City Hall and suggested the City of Trinidad enact “The Final Solution” to address the local unhoused population.

08/15/2025

Fatal N.M. plane crash leaves two dead

Reports indicate plane left Pueblo, loses radar near Trinidad, crashes into Sierra Grande near Des Moines

A plane crashed into the Sierra Grande Volcano near Des Moines in Union County, N.M., Wednesday night at around 11 p.m., according to the National Transportation Safety Board, which has opened an investigation into the crash.

08/15/2025

Bank calls 25th annual Back to School Support Drive a ‘success’

First National Bank The school support drive recently held by The First National Bank in Trinidad was, once again, an overwhelming success. The 25th annual… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

08/15/2025

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.

08/14/2025

Dear diary from 1912: The timeless spirit of Trinidad’s students

Echoes from the archives

08/14/2025

Trinidad Library mourns loss of advocate Marjie Kiefer, ‘a champion for literacy and community,’ says director

Jessica HuffmanLibrary DirectorTrinidad Carnegie Public Library The Trinidad Carnegie Public Library and the broader Trinidad community mourn the loss of Marjie Kiefer, a dedicated advocate… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

08/11/2025

Las Animas County honored for distinguished performance

Las Animas County Department of Human Services The Colorado Department of Human Services recently honored Las Animas County and the Las Animas County Department of… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

08/11/2025

Attention Residents!

Please be advised that there will be a brief power outage tomorrow, Tuesday, August 12, 2025, due to a pole changeout. The outage is scheduled to start at 8:00 AM and will last approximately 2 hours, concluding at 10:00 AM.

Affected Areas:
800 & 900 Blocks of Tascosa and Park Street
900 Block of San Juan

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work to improve our services. Thank you for your patience!

08/11/2025

Trinidad citizen takes to City Hall to suggest city handles unhoused ‘problem’ by enacting ‘The Final Solution’

“If you really want to get serious about the problem and get rid of all the undesirables,” citizen Roy Miller said during the Trinidad City Council’s regular meeting Tuesday, Aug. 5. “Back in World War II in Germany, they had it down to a science— ‘The Final Solution.’”

08/10/2025

Woman arrested for allegedly smuggling m**h into Trinidad prison

On Friday, Aug. 1, Dawn Garcia was arrested and held under a $30,000 bond after authorities alleged she had smuggled m**hamphetamine into the Trinidad Correctional Facility to give to an inmate back in mid-June.

08/09/2025

City calls for artist submissions ahead of next year’s Colorado Creative Industries Summit to be hosted in Trinidad

Staff reportThe Chronicle-News The City of Trinidad recently announced that Trinidad will host the 2026 Colorado Creative Industries Summit next year and is asking for Las Animas County creatives to submit designs for the summit, nominate a local creative leader for the Governor’s Creative Leaders...

08/08/2025

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

Additionally, education technology specialist apologizes to city for ‘stonewall’ quote following grant request to LAC officials: ‘I recognize that using a term like stonewalled, especially out of context, may have painted an unfair picture about the City’s intentions,’ he says

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’...