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West Virginia mayor assumes GM role for New Elk, company also onboards new CFO
Recently added upper managment at a county coal mine, including a current mayor of a West Virginia coal town, reflect on their experience and initiatives for the mine.
published in: The Chronicle-News | Trinidad, Colorado
Former, current staff members alleged laundry list of claims against Noah’s Ark
Allegations are made against a local animal shelter, including mismangement, harrassment, toxic work conditions, and violations of state policy.
published in: The Chronicle-News | Trinidad, Colorado
NAAWA shelter fails fifth inspection in 12 months, remains out of state compliance
Admist ongoing allegations of mismangement, a local animal shelter faces investigation by state animal regulators.
published in: The Chronicle-News | Trinidad, Colorado
Mayor Rico sanctioned for phone call to police chief
A small town mayor finds himself under an ethics violation allegation for the third time in three years, before a county GOP chairman threatens to sue the city for the violation.
published in: The Chronicle-News | Trinidad, Colorado
Kern, Roadrunner Health Services face civil suit after $600K contract overpayment, inmate death
A former county manager and a medical services contractor come under fire from a New Mexico county and state investigators stemming from alleged malfeasence concerning a detention facility contract.
published in: The Chronicle-News | Trinidad, Colorado
‘It’s the best job i’ve ever had’
Las Animas County’s first woman judge in its 157-year history reflects on her 16 years serving as the rural region’s legal arbiter.
published in: The Chronicle-News | Trinidad, Colorado
U.S. Rep Boebert draws crowd to Hwy. 12 stop ahead of election
U.S. Rep. Boebert stopped by the county to share her message ahead of the 2022 General Election, with topics including defunding the Internal Revenue Service, veterans, and drug policy.
published in: The Chronicle-News | Trinidad, Colorado
Chief Festival brings national comedy acts to Trinidad, Raton
After three years of hosting The Chief Bicycle & Comedy Festival the organizer sees his vision of holding stand-up comedy on a train come to life.
published in: The Chronicle-News | Trinidad, Colorado
Thinking of protesting? Here’s what you need to know to avoid confrontations
During the BLM protests in 2019 I took a look at the legal protections protesters have while exercising their first ammendment rights.
published in: The Queens Courier | Queens, New York
Long Island City correctional facility inmate dies of COVID-19 complication six weeks before release
A look into the conditions for inmates in a New York City prison during the COVID-19 pandemic.
published in: The Queens Courier | Queens, New York
Ozone Park community voices concern over recent crime wave in the neighborhood
Read about how one Queens neighborhood perceives crime in their area despite what the official crime numbers say.
published in: The Queens Courier | Queens, New York
Pup shot, left for dead, has new home on La Plata County ranch
An unknown shooter shot Gil and left him for dead in New Mexico, but today Gil runs free on a sprawling Colorado ranch thanks to Good Samaritans.
published in: The Durango Herald | Durango, Colorado
Swiftwater rescue team enters its busy season
While the summer season picks up so does the need for water rescues, luckily Durango has that covered for its outdoor enthusiast.
published in: The Durango Herald | Durango, Colorado
High drivers aren’t under the radar in La Plata County
Smoke marijuana in Colorado and get in your car and you might be headed to jail.
published in: The Durango Herald | Durango, Colorado
Durango snowboarder recovers after breaking neck, spine
His head plunged into the snow, that would be the last time he snowboarded, but not the end of his life path.
published in: The Durango Herald | Durango, Colorado
Fort Lewis College responds to grafitti incident
The red spray paint shocked the student community, one journalist spent the day running down the story of the year on campus.
published in: The Independent News Organization, The Durango Herald | Durango, Colorado
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Wolfwood Refuge provides education and second chances
Sitting in the hills of Igancio, Colorado live a group of wolves saved and given new leases on life.
published in: The Durango Herald | Durango, Colorado
Queens experiences second highest average rent increase in US: report
A report released shows where rents are high in New York City and how rents compare.
published in: The Queens Courier | Queens, New York
NYPD, state police work to tackle recent ‘crime wave’ in Ozone Park
After pushback from the local community elected officials and law enforcement stand up for public safety.
published in: The Queens Courier | Queens, New York
Students placed in converted rooms due to housing shortage
Students find themselves sleeping in makeshift rooms after school administrators come up short in planning for 2018 school year.
published in: The Independent News Organization | Durango, Colorado