In the happenings...Cooks Peak Fire updates are given, a renovation project plans to hold an open house and VA clinic closure discussions continue...

In the happenings...Trinidad City Council talks about the incoming city manager criteria, the Trinidad School District No. 1 Board of Education is planning to take a vote on the consolidation issue tonight in a special session and New Mexico sees increased pot sales...

In the happenings...a fire destroys a house Tuesday night, the Colorado Democrats launch a website to expose information and Gov. Polis signs a record budget into law...

In the happenings...Trinidad City Council discusses the city's paid family and medical leave program, the Las Animas County Sheriff's Office has a message for drivers and Colorado Parks and Wildlife sees a shakeup....

In the happenings...New Mexico is seeing heavy fire activity, an open records request shows the City of Trinidad is not under a state or federal audit as rumored, and a new interactive environmental hazard mapping tool will go live this summer after beta testing ends in May...

In the happenings... a mural application is approved and the new art piece is expected this summer, the local library supports a New York Public Library initiative, and bird flu is detected in southwest Colorado.

In the happenings...a new community program starts, sports betting sees a decline in November and an energy CEO resigns...

In the happenings...a fugitive wanted for accessory to murder is arrested, Trinidad High School temporarily moves to its hybrid model of teaching and the state activates crisis standards of care for EMS services...

In the happenings...State marijuana sales reach new highs, Colorado's health department updates COVID-19 guidance and Colorado Parks and Wildlife announces an event...

In the happenings...the local hospital files a lawsuit against the local ambulance district, a COVID analysis is discussed and community events are announced...