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Las Animas County Seeks Consultant to Build Wildfire Protection Plan

Las Animas County Seeks Consultant to Build Wildfire Protection Plan

Las Animas County posted a formal solicitation earlier in 2025 seeking a consultant to develop a County Community Wildfire Protection Plan, aimed at identifying wildfire risk, prioritizing mitigation, and producing an actionable plan for residents, first responders, and land managers. The move will shape local preparedness and grant eligibility, and it invites qualified firms to review RFP documents and submit proposals under procurement reference number 0000391553.

James Thompson - Journalist
James Thompson
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About Las Animas County

Population
Approximately 14,600 residents
County Seat
Trinidad, Colorado
Coverage Area
4,775 square miles in southeastern Colorado

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Las Animas County Commissioners Hold Hybrid Meeting Today, Public Notice Posted

Las Animas County Commissioners Hold Hybrid Meeting Today, Public Notice Posted

The Las Animas County Board of County Commissioners will meet today Tuesday December 9 2025 at 9:00 a.m. A rescheduled r...

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Community

Simpson's Rest Offers Views, Raises Questions on City Maintenance

Simpson's Rest Offers Views, Raises Questions on City Maintenance

Simpson's Rest remains a well known vantage point above Trinidad, drawing photographers, hikers, and residents for panor...

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Bloom Mansion Anchors Trinidad Downtown Tourism and Historic Preservation

Bloom Mansion Anchors Trinidad Downtown Tourism and Historic Preservation

Bloom Mansion, the late nineteenth century residence listed on the National Register of Historic Places, remains a focal...

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Government

Trinidad Police Blotter Details Traffic Incidents and Local Patrols

Trinidad Police Blotter Details Traffic Incidents and Local Patrols

The Trinidad Police Department posted a public dispatch blotter that documented calls for service on December 4, 2025, i...

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Community

Local obituary posted for Virginia Lee Kachelmeier, community notice follows

Local obituary posted for Virginia Lee Kachelmeier, community notice follows

A date stamped daily obituary page posted a notice December 8 for Virginia Lee Kachelmeier, who died October 23, 2025 at...

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Government

Multiple Thefts, Traffic Incidents Strain Trinidad Police on December 3

Multiple Thefts, Traffic Incidents Strain Trinidad Police on December 3

The Trinidad Police Department's public call log for December 3, 2025 documents a busy day of theft reports, traffic cra...

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Community

Trinidad and Las Animas County Offer Rich Cultural and Outdoor Assets

Trinidad and Las Animas County Offer Rich Cultural and Outdoor Assets

Las Animas County and the city of Trinidad contain a cluster of museums, parks, scenic drives and historic sites that su...

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Government

How to Find Las Animas County Public Records and Meeting Notices

How to Find Las Animas County Public Records and Meeting Notices

Las Animas County residents can access official meeting agendas, minutes, public notices, and county records through a h...

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Community

Outdoor access and safety guide for Las Animas County residents

Outdoor access and safety guide for Las Animas County residents

New trails at Fishers Peak State Park and year round offerings at Trinidad Lake State Park expand outdoor options for lo...

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Government

Rockslide Closes Wet Canyon Road, Cuts Route West of Trinidad

Rockslide Closes Wet Canyon Road, Cuts Route West of Trinidad

A rockslide has closed Wet Canyon Road County Road 31.9 about five miles from Highway 12 west of Trinidad, prompting roa...

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Government

CDOT Roadwork Closes Lanes in Las Animas, Expect Delays

CDOT Roadwork Closes Lanes in Las Animas, Expect Delays

City officials issued CDOT updates for the week of December 7, 2025 that notified motorists of alternating lane closures...

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Business

Helium One advances Tanzania testing, Galactica Pegasus progress matters locally

Helium One advances Tanzania testing, Galactica Pegasus progress matters locally

Helium One Global began preparatory operations at its southern Rukwa discovery on December 8, 2025, ahead of testing wit...

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Government

CBI Declines Charges, Coroner Faces Continued Community Scrutiny

CBI Declines Charges, Coroner Faces Continued Community Scrutiny

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation declined to file criminal charges against Las Animas County Coroner Dominic Verquer...

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Government

High Winds Prompt I 25 Restrictions, Travel Advisories Across County

High Winds Prompt I 25 Restrictions, Travel Advisories Across County

On December 8, the Colorado Department of Transportation issued a high wind restriction for I 25 from the New Mexico sta...

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Education

Trinidad School Board Held Special Meeting, District Posts Official Notice

Trinidad School Board Held Special Meeting, District Posts Official Notice

Trinidad School District Number 1 posted an official public notice on December 6, 2025 announcing a special board meetin...

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Education

Trinidad Dominates Quad Meet, Raton Hosts First Tiger Gym Competition

Trinidad Dominates Quad Meet, Raton Hosts First Tiger Gym Competition

Trinidad scored 174 team points to win a four team wrestling meet at Raton High School on December 4, 2025, with Raton f...

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Government

Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Filed Against Las Animas County Officials

Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Filed Against Las Animas County Officials

A federal lawsuit was filed on December 4 alleging constitutional violations by Las Animas County law enforcement and th...

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Community

Multiple Wildfires Scorch Southeastern Colorado, Evacuations Hit Las Animas County

Multiple Wildfires Scorch Southeastern Colorado, Evacuations Hit Las Animas County

Several wildfires burning in southeastern Colorado have forced evacuations and sheltering in Las Animas County, disrupti...

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Education

Trinidad State Hosts Jacob Williamson Lecture, Strengthens Local Arts Engagement

Trinidad State Hosts Jacob Williamson Lecture, Strengthens Local Arts Engagement

Trinidad State College presented Jacob Williamson in its Artist Lecture Series on Thursday, December 4, 2025, offering a...

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Community

Trinidad attractions offer year round outdoor activity and local economic support

Trinidad attractions offer year round outdoor activity and local economic support

Trinidad's historic downtown, Simpson's Rest overlook, and nearby Fisher's Peak State Park trailheads offer year round w...

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Community

Winter Storm Outlook Brings Snow and Travel Risks to Trinidad Area

Winter Storm Outlook Brings Snow and Travel Risks to Trinidad Area

The National Weather Service issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook on December 8 that listed the Trinidad vicinity and west...

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Education

Mary John Goree Scholarship Application Closed, Local Seniors Affected

Mary John Goree Scholarship Application Closed, Local Seniors Affected

The Mary John Goree Las Animas County Scholarship opened for the 2025 2026 cycle but the student application deadline wa...

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Government

Trinidad Housing Authority Reopens Waitlist, Faces Funding and Staffing Crisis

Trinidad Housing Authority Reopens Waitlist, Faces Funding and Staffing Crisis

The Trinidad Housing Authority reopened its waitlist on December 2, 2025 while board members and staff outlined a series...

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Community

Trinidad Police Blotter Details Several Incidents, Traffic Enforcement

Trinidad Police Blotter Details Several Incidents, Traffic Enforcement

Trinidad police logged a range of calls on December 7, including reports of shots fired that may have been fireworks, th...

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Government

Trinidad Police Log Shows Variety of Calls, Community Impacts

Trinidad Police Log Shows Variety of Calls, Community Impacts

On December 2, 2025, Trinidad police responded to a wide range of incidents from a two vehicle accident to animal contro...

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Healthcare

Mt. San Rafael and three doctors agree to $650,000 opioid settlement, questions remain for local care

Mt. San Rafael and three doctors agree to $650,000 opioid settlement, questions remain for local care

On December 2, 2025, Mt. San Rafael Hospital and three physicians agreed to a $650,000 settlement resolving claims tied ...

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Community

Local holiday markets and senior sales boost Trinidad community this December

Local holiday markets and senior sales boost Trinidad community this December

A regional community events roundup listed several Trinidad and Las Animas County activities that took place in early De...

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Government

Key Local Public Service Contacts for Las Animas County Residents

Key Local Public Service Contacts for Las Animas County Residents

Local public agencies in Las Animas County have posted a concise set of contact details to help residents reach essentia...

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Government

Las Animas County Commissioners Hold Rescheduled Meeting, Provide Public Access

Las Animas County Commissioners Hold Rescheduled Meeting, Provide Public Access

The Board of County Commissioners held a rescheduled meeting on December 9 at 9 a.m., with the agenda posted the prior d...

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