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Trinidad authorities are investigating the death of a Trinidad woman as a homicide. Lucille Garcia, 58, died at 5:15pm on Wednesday at St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center in Pueblo after being airlifted there earlier in the day from Mount San Rafael Hospital in Trinidad. Garcia died after being removed from life support. Police are investigating what they call suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident. Police were called to a home in the 1600 block of San Pedro Avenue at about 12:56am on Tuesday. Garcia, who was found not breathing and unresponsive, appeared to have been assaulted. An initial evaluation by medical personnel at the scene was that Garcia aspirated as a result of intoxication and a combination of drugs. Garcia was without oxygen for about 20 minutes. Police say that an autopsy, which is scheduled for today, will provide more information surrounding Garcia’s possible assault and death. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Trinidad Police Department’s tips line at 719-845-8477.

Ron Singer, 21, of Alamosa, is one of the survivors of this week’s attack by a grizzly bear in a campground near Yellowstone National Park. Singer and his girlfriend were reportedly on vacation when he was attacked by a female grizzly that was later captured in addition to some of her cubs. Fortunately singer did not suffer extensive wounds, so he was able to receive treatment and continue his vacation. The attacks began about 2am Wednesday morning and involved several victims. Two other vacationers were not as fortunate. One from Grand Rapids, Michigan, was drug 25 feet out of his tent where his body was found. Another victim from London, Ontario, only escaped death by ultimately playing dead. The bear believed to be responsible for the rampage is a 300- to 400-pound sow. Officials said the bear would be put down if DNA evidence confirms it was the same one that attacked the victims. DNA test results are expected today.

Colorado State Parks will celebrate Colorado Day on Monday, August 2nd, by offering free entrance at all 42 state parks. Colorado day was created by the state legislature to mark the anniversary of statehood, granted in 1876 by President Ulysses S. Grant. Free entrance at the state parks is an annual Colorado Day tradition. All other fees, including camping and reservations will remain in effect on Monday. Attracting nearly 12 million visitors each year, Colorado’s 42 state parks are a vital cornerstone of Colorado’s economy and quality of life. Colorado state parks encompass 225,099 land and water acres, offering some of the best outdoor destinations in the state. For more information, go to www.colorado.gov/parks.

The public is invited and encouraged to attend two meet-and-greet events for three city manager finalists for the City of Trinidad. The first event will be held tomorrow morning, July 31st, at 9:30am at Cimino Park in Trinidad. The second event will be held on Monday, August 2nd, at noon inside the Leone Room at Trinidad State Junior College. Attendance at both events will be necessary to meet all three finalists.

[/b]Remember that a benefit for John MacMillan will be held tonight from 6 to 10pm at Craver Middle School in Colorado City.[/b] John, who is a propane driver for Ludvik Propane in Walsenburg, was seriously injured in a propane accident in Colorado City earlier this month. Cost for the benefit is $5 at the door and there will be live music by the “Sonny Hood Band”, “Tangible Audio”, “Better Tomorrow” and “Ideal Citizens”. Food and drinks will also be available. Everyone is welcome.