T'dad Talk

Benjamin Mandile

About

Your daily briefing of what's happening in Southeastern Colorado, the state, and the world at large. As well as upcoming events and chats with key movers and shakers to keep you engaged, informed, and plugged in whether from the area or just passing through.

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578 episodes

T'dad Talk - September 25, 2023

In the happenings...Trinidad joins an affordable housing program and downtown Trinidad business owners raise the alarm over street closures... 

2m
Sep 25, 2023
T'dad Talk - September 11, 2023

In the happenings...an art center closure raises concern, Trinidad Police Chief Charles Glorioso retires, and a ballot proposal from the city of Trinidad could be challenged...

2m
Sep 11, 2023
T'dad Talk - June 26, 2023

In the happenings...Trinidad smacks Austin, urbanites learn rural values, and Colorado gets paid for its lands...

2m
Jun 26, 2023
T'dad Talk - June 22, 2023

In the happenings...alternative energy expands in Las Animas County, an annual bike race returns, raptors plan to descend on Trinidad Lake State Park, and a South African recording artist plans to visit the area for a special event...

2m
Jun 22, 2023
T'dad Talk - June 21, 2023

In the happenings...an inmate dies at the county detention center, Las Animas County shakes, and a house fire strikes Trinidad...

2m
Jun 21, 2023
T'dad Talk - June 20, 2023

Trinidad seeks to establish its identity, Trinidad baseball falls against Arizona, and weekend events are shared...

2m
Jun 20, 2023
T'dad Talk - June 19, 2023

Cattle is found mutilated west of Aguilar, a deceased artist is honored by the City of Trinidad, and a scout ranch conducts fire mitigation efforts... 

2m
Jun 19, 2023
T'dad Talk - June 12, 2023

In the happenings...an event listing through the City of Trinidad draws public backlash, Trinidads landfill financial situation gets messy, and Colorado calls for reduced poop in nature...

2m
Jun 12, 2023
T'dad Talk - June 9, 2023

In the happenings...LA County tables a measure to propose a ballot measure for the November election, Trinidads trolley on the brakes until a driver is found, street closures are in place for an annual event, and SFT returns...

2m
Jun 09, 2023
T'dad Talk - June 8, 2023

In the happenings...U.S. Rep. Boebert is under fire for misleading voters, Ft. Wootton will hold a Saturday fish fry, a THS senior gets creative for the district, and local elementary students shine...

2m
Jun 08, 2023
T'dad Talk - June 6, 2023

In the happenings...local COVID funds appear safe from federal chopping block, locals celebrate local coal camp heritage, and food prices in Trinidad schools are raising...

2m
Jun 06, 2023
T'dad Talk - June 5, 2023

In the happenings...a Trinidad brownfield will be remediated using federal funding, Trinidad announces a nearly month-long road closure to address a gas line, and the El Moro region sees a small quake...

2m
Jun 05, 2023
T'dad Talk - May 31, 2023

In the happenings...the Trinidad Triggers will open their season against the Santa Fe Fuego tonight at Central Park, local volunteers help honor veteran during Memorial Day, and Gov. Jared Polis approves a bill listing a property tax reduction measure that seeks to use TABOR funds to backfill shortages...

2m
May 31, 2023
T'dad Talk - May 30, 2023

In the happenings...a weekend mass shooting in Red River leaves three people dead and five injured, Trinidad City Council seeks a land use code rewrite, and Raton pot sales decline as state sees overall increase...

2m
May 30, 2023
T'dad Talk - May 24, 2023

In the happenings...Trinidad police kill a suspect, local high schools hold graduation, and a burger joint joins the Trinidad restaurant scene... 

2m
May 24, 2023
T'dad Talk - May 17, 2023

In the happenings...a local murderer faces 29 years through a plea deal, local leaders celebrate lobbyist founding, and U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert faces more campaign finance allegations...

2m
May 17, 2023
T'dad Talk - May 15, 2023

In the happenings...a county recreation study projects blockbuster growth over next 20 years and local students learn of the dangers of impaired driving...

2m
May 15, 2023
T'dad Talk - March 30, 2023

In the happenings...state regulators respond to increased seismic activity in the Raton Basin and  community leaders celebrate local champions...

2m
Mar 30, 2023
T'dad Talk - March 28, 2023

In the happenings...TSC basketball falls at nationals, a zoning change is proposed for a new business, and a local author announces a book signing...  Book Signing: Wednesday, March 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Trinidad Carnegie Public Library (202 N. Animas St., Trinidad) 

2m
Mar 28, 2023
T'dad Talk - March 27, 2023

In the happenings...Trinidad City Council repeals a 2018 commission amendment, transportation increases in Trinidad, and two local fighters win in Las Vegas, Nevada... 

2m
Mar 27, 2023
T'dad Talk - March 24, 2023

In the happenings...Trinidad raises consumer rates for water and sewer utilities, NAAWA shelter is on probation, and interstate maintenance work in Huerfano County is slatted to begin... 

2m
Mar 24, 2023
T'dad Talk - March 22, 2023

In the happenings...an accused embezzler sees all charges dismissed, CDOTs I-25 Exit 11 improvement project is complete, and Colorado insurance holders are reminded about renewal dates... 

2m
Mar 22, 2023
T'dad Talk - March 21, 2023

In the happenings...earthquakes strike Las Animas County again, a woman accused of attempted murder sees a plea hearing pushed, and a local science fiction author is recognized as a business leader...

2m
Mar 21, 2023
T'dad Talk - March 20, 2023

In the happenings...a Trinidad man accused of participating in a 2020 murder appears in court, Trinidad is projected to see increased tree canopy, and marijuana sales tax expenditures are approved... 

2m
Mar 20, 2023
T'dad Talk - March 16, 2023

In the happenings...Trinidad State basketball secures place in national tourny, Trinidad seeks water and sewer rate increases, and a local college and Trinidad partner for housing development... 

2m
Mar 16, 2023
T'dad Talk - March 15, 2022

In the happenings...New Mexico is set to end its COVID emergency health declaration, Trinidad surpasses a housing goal, and residents flock to downtown for the annual St. Patricks Day Parade... 

2m
Mar 15, 2023
T'dad Talk - March 14, 2023

In the happenings...some applicants to the Trinidad Tourism Board call "nepotism" in recent review process and plans for Exit 14 (Interstate 25) improvements are proposed by a local development group. 

2m
Mar 14, 2023
T'dad Talk - March 13, 2023

In the happenings...earthquakes strike Las Animas County and a preliminary route for an annual gravel biking event is shared...

2m
Mar 13, 2023
T'dad Talk - March 7, 2023

In the happenings...Trinidad Tourism Board funding cycles are announced, a new travel website launches, and more gun control legislation is introduced in Colorado... 

2m
Mar 07, 2023
T'dad Talk - March 6, 2023

In the happenings...Polar Bears plunge a local lake to raise funds, Trinidad City Council reviews marijuana tax requests, and a public hearing is set for the Trinidad Power & Light Department... 

2m
Mar 06, 2023