In the happenings...today is Native American Heritage Day, a new power contract is discussed, local law enforcement plans to be on the lookout for drivers under the influence this weekend, a new park master plan is talked about and a huge donation is delivered to Colorado Springs.

In the happenings...today is Thanksgiving Day observed in the United States, a basketball tournament is set to make a return, a local business expands and local students represent the state at a national quiz bowl...THANKSGIVING DAY EVENT: Zions Lutheran Church will hold the 29th annual Thanksgiving Dinner today from 11 a.m. to 2 pm. It will not be held inside this year due to COVID but delivery and pickup will be available. Call 719-680-1292 to help or rsvp...

In the happenings...A traffic study is discussed, Shop with a Cop is set to make a return and drug overdose deaths in Colorado saw a dramatic rise this year...

In the happenings....rail developers seek public feedback, a Welcome Center volunteer is recognized and the Raton Tigers fall during the state semifinals...

Local cattle is missing, marijuana sales slump, a local bank helps seniors in need and Thanksgiving travel expectations are discussed...

In the happenings...we're back after a brief hiatus earlier this week....CBI asks the public for help in a Huerfano County death, an American journalist held in Myanmar is released to a former New Mexico governor and the Parade of Lights will return to downtown Trinidad this year...

In the happenings....local irrigators raise concerns, a local felon is sentenced in a drug and weapon case and local sports teams go to the playoffs...

In the happenings...A dead hunter is identified, local veterans are honored and New Mexico receives a COVID-19 update...

In the happenings...a former county employee is charged with embezzlement, Trinidad considers reviving a sidewalk repair program and COVID booster shots are available for all Colorado adults.Check out https://www.thechronicle-news.com/ for full coverage of these stories.

In the happenings today...today is Veterans Day, Trinidad's city attorney receives a lambasting by a local business owner, CPW is offering free park access for some people today and an upcoming highway closure is discussed.