In the happenings...Trinidad State College holds graduation, critics of a fentanyl bill call for a special session, and drought conditions expand across Colorado...

In the happenings....Interstate 25 is to see full partial day closures May 16 and May 17, southeast Colorado sees federal cleanup funding, lawmakers tout session achievements, gas prices top $4 in Colorado, and community events are announced...

In the happenings...council talks meeting decorum, a new art gallery opens and a congressional candidate stops in town for BBQ and conversation...

In the happenings...Trinidad's gas rates could see an increase, marijuana sales are discussed and Trinidad sees fire impacts...

In the happenings...a grass fire creates an 11 agency response, a comedy festival brings national comedians to town and a new education study is released...

In the happenings...a local home is sold off from a local college real estate holdings, a local public school sells a parcel of land and a local sports team competes in track meets...

In the happenings...a local school holds a "leadership day", young writers are recognized, a National Park plans to increase fees and a local art installation is fixed...Contact 719-846-9843 for Trinidad City Council's May 9 agenda and for online access...

In the happenings...students rally against a school board vote and city council passes an ordinance on a 4-3 vote...

In the happenings...Las Animas County enters stage two fire restrictions, local emergency personnel receive new training, a lawsuit is rejected and Colorado leaders react to the draft SCOTUS opinion...

In the happenings...Trinidad's school board votes 5-0 to create a one-campus district, a suspected child abuser is extradited to Las Animas County and sports betting is discussed...