In the happenings...Trinidad City Council receives information on a land use review project, New Mexico September pot sales pace August sales, and Trinidad City Council approves a BID budget and operating plan. Costume contest: Oct. 28 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., downtown Trinidad — 719-846-9881Trunk or Treating: Oct 28 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. , Fisher's Peak Community Church — 719-859-9882Halloween games: Oct 28 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., The Marketplace — 719-859-9882

In the happenings...a potential name change of a Las Animas County canyon continues, Trinidad's 2023 budget passes its first hearing, and area high school sports are shared...

In the happenings...Trinidad's mayor faces a third ethics violation allegation since 2018, a resource fair is explained, and the Las Animas County 2023 proposed budget is reviewed... Trinidad school board: 719-845-2048 Hoehne school board: 719-497-8109 PACT Act session:719-845-4872

In the happenings...the New Mexico State Ethics Commission approves an investigation into a former Colfax County employee, Trinidad City Council's and the Las Animas County Board of County Commissioner's Oct. 18 meetings are recapped, and coal production declines at NECC...

In the happenings...a judge rules against the Huerfano County Commissioners in a civil suit, a criminal hearing for embezzlement is set, a fire resource fair is announced, and applications for the Third Judicial Nominating Commission are opened...

In the happenings....police confiscate nearly 100 grams of fentanyl, Vietnam veterans are recognized, a city project is discussed, and a ballot measure is explained...

In the happenings...a fight at Trinidad City Hall is recapped, two ballot initiatives are discussed, and regional sports results are shared...Trinidad Carnegie Public Library "Fake News" talk @ 202 N. Animas Street : Friday Oct 21, 4 p.m. More information: 719-846-6841Pray for America prayer session @ 206 N. Animas Street: Saturday Oct 21, 12 noon to 2 p.m. More information: 719-941-5091

In the happenings...vehicular crime increases in Trinidad, volunteer mediators are requested, and two November ballot questions are discussed...

In the happenings...2022 General Election ballots are mailed, the Trinidad Historical Society calls for final reservations for its Fall Dinner, unopposed candidates running for reelection share their experiences in office and goals for next terms, and a new business opens in the county...Trinidad Historical Society Fall Dinner reservations: Judy: 719-846-4323Carol: 719-846-3456

In the happenings...TSD1 sells property, Hoehne football sees a win, and $1 million in federal funding could be coming to LA County over the next two years...