Politics

One thing that can probably be expected in a small town would be -- you guessed it -- small town politics.  Trinidad is such an old town -- relatively speaking.  And many of the people here are descendants from of the people who lived here before Colorado was even a state.

In the 1930's and 1940's Italians came to Trinidad.  Some had shady backgrounds -- if ya know what I mean. Then there were the cowboys and ranchers.  It's an eclectic mix.

Currently the City Council is in a total uproar over the City Manager.  The City Manager was hired only a little over a year ago.  He came with excellent credentials.  But now some on the City Council are trying to get rid of him.  The thing is... many of the residents of Trinidad really like the City Manager.  He's done a great job so far.  The City Council?  Not such a great job.

Les as Kenny -- December snow.

Some folks on the council just like things the way they were.  They're not too interested in improving Trinidad.  They don't want the boat rocked.  They don't want change.  So they've decided that after 1 short year, the City Manager must go.  But they didn't count on the support he's getting from the people.  The other day Les and I walked down to City Hall to sit in on the meeting.  We barely got into the front door of the building and that's as far as we could go.  Too many people had the same idea.

And the local newspaper is on fire with debate and rebuttal -- accusations and excuses.  Frankly, I think it's pretty funny to watch it all.  I'm thinking that the City Manager won't be going anywhere.  There's too much support for him.

So that's been the buzz this week.

Lucy and my new friend, Brutus.

In the meantime it snowed all day yesterday.  It was just gorgeous walking up on the property today.  The soft, fluffy snow splashed along as we walked up the road today.  It was in the mid 20's.  Les was bundled up and doing his best Kenny impression.  And I had my light hoodie on.  With the sun shining, the temperature was perfect.