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American Legion Post 2017 honors Patriotic Pens essay winners

(Editor's note: We apologize but we did not receive all the names before we had to go to press.) All of the 4th graders in our area were invited to write an essay   on "What the Pledge of …

Genoa- Hugo School Board

By Juliet Lundy During the Genoa-Hugo School Board meeting on April 14th, the junior class presented their plans for this year’s prom. After successful fundraising efforts and assistance …

Statement from the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project on the dismantling of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

This month’s decision by the Trump Administration to lay off the entire staff managing the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a deeply troubling blow to millions of Americans …

Hugo Town Board

By Fred Lundy On April 14, 2025, at 7:00pm, the Hugo Town Board met for a regularly scheduled meeting. At roll call, all members were present. During the public comment period, a resident …

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Opinion
Letters to the Editor
To the Editor,
A meeting was held at the courthouse this past week and apparently the main topic of conversation was the Round House. I was unable to attend due to my declining hearing, …
Letters to the Editor
To the Editor,
Colorado Democrats are wasting no time introducing the newest piece of legislation to restrict Coloradans rights to purchase firearms.  Senate bill 25-003 had its first …
Let’s scrap the stigma of mental illness
By Dave Marston
Even though one in five Americans is estimated to suffer from mental health illness, talk about mental health in the rural West remains muted. I’d like to talk about it …
Lincoln County Chatter
Lincoln County Chatter
(This is a GOSSIP/QUESTIONS column and the views expressed or questions raised do not necessarily represent the views of the owners or employees of this newspaper) Some one really needs to …
Lincoln County Chatter
(T his is a GOSSIP column and the views expressed or questions raised do not necessarily represent the views of the owners or employees of this newspaper) What's the point of the gossip column? …
Lincoln County Chatter
I would like more information about why Love's backed out of building their gas station on the east end of Limon.   I heard it was because the KOA brought up concerns about all the truck traffic …
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Press Releases

Wilson signs with William Jewell Lacrosse

Brayden Wilson to play lacrosse at William Jewell

Independence Center Awarding $75K in Grants to Support Accessibility for People with Disabilities

The Independence Center Accepting Grant Applications - $75,000 to be awarded for independence-promoting projects improving access for people with disabilities

Karval Erosion Control Workshop huge success

The Wineinger-Davis Ranch hosted an erosion control workshop.
Schools and Sports

Limon girls track sets new record

By Coach Bandy Photos by Colleen McCormick Warren Mitchell 61st Invitational On Saturday April 5th, the Badger track team hosted a chilly but mostly productive track meet.   …

Personal records and record highs at Byers for Pirate Track

Teghan Seymour

By Will Mallory On a day that many in eastern Colorado will remember for the earliest 86 degree high temperature on record in Denver, athletes were setting their own individual records at the …

Brooks Scherrer steals 2nd

Sunshine, BBQ, & Baseball~Badgers extend winning streak to ten

By Coach Rockwell Photos by Kirsten Tacha The Badger Baseball team defeated the Colorado Springs Christian School Lions 10-0 at Smith field in Limon this past Tuesday.  Brody …

Ladies high school golf in full swing

By Stephanie Zwick With the great weather that was had this week, the Limon Badgers and the Arriba-Flagler Panthers were able to take full advantage. To start the week off both teams …

Limon Baseball defeats Byers and Holyoke

By Coach Rockwell Photos by Jennifer Hoose The Badger Baseball team extended their winning streak to six consecutive games with victories over Byers 13-5 and Holyoke 10-0 in this past week …
Skyler Walters

Limon competes at Warren Mitchell Track Meet 2025

Bryleigh Fox 100m Hurdles

Pirate Track at the 61st Warren Mitchell Invite

By Will Mallory Photos by Jayli Lockhart The weather forecast for the week leading up to the 61st Warren Mitchell Invite was grim, with snow showers and high winds predicted.   Despite …

High school girls’ golf coverage for Limon and Flagler

By Stephanie Zwick The Arriba-Flagler Lady Panthers started their season on Thursday March 27th in Holyoke. They had one junior varsity member, Kass Kindley, participate and place   34th. …
Weightman's relay team Alex Barbier, Sean Mogon, Spoke Carr, Damian Breeden
Pirate Tracksters make a statement in Lamar
Article and photos by Will Mallory Returning Coaches Isom and Sitzman welcomed back 2024 state-qualifying veterans Mikel Bennett and Teghan Seymour and a slew of new faces to the 2025 spring …
Aiden Kollath
Badger Baseball wins three big varsity games
By Coach Rockwell Photos by Jennifer Hoose and Kirsten Tacha The Badgers traveled to Simla last Tuesday to take on the Cubs in a back-and-forth game on the road.   The Badgers scored …
Riley Davis
Kiowa Klassic
By Coach Bandy Photos by Teresa O'Dwyer and Colleen McCormick The Badger tracksters competed on their home turf at the Kiowa Klassic meet.   The Badgers usually travel to Lamar for the …

Lady Badgers Golf season starts with great weather

The Limon Lady Badgers started their golf season off with some great weather as they traveled to Swink. The Lady Badgers did well as they placed 7th as a team. As individuals it was Macie Witt …

Limon middle school wrestling at State

By Coach Bandy Photos by Cheryl Rockwell and Melissa Harris Over the last two weekends, Kenzi Rockwell and Parker Harris have continued their middle school wrestling season.  On …
Amy James

Union Pacific All League basketball game

Congratulations to the players from area schools who were named to the All Star teams.   Limon:   Drey Tacha, Keagan Mellott, Aiden Kollath, Samara Humphrey. Genoa-Hugo: Eddy Franey, …

Badger Baseball starts season at Fowler Tourney

By Rocky Rockwell Spring is around the corner, the smell of Baseball is in the air, and the Badger Baseball team is back in action!   The Badgers traveled down to Fowler on Friday to play a …
Your Community

NEWS BRIEFS

FISH FRY The Knights of Columbus would like to invite the entire community to our final fish fry on Friday, April 11 from 5:30~6:30 p.m. at the Our Lady of Victory hall at 1256 4th Street in …
Gracie Franey “Create and Test a Gel Mask”

Genoa-Hugo/Karval middle school Science Fair 2025

Honorable Mention Kellan Leckenby “Balloon Cars” Garrett Leckenby “Balloon Cars” Brooklyn Fox “Where Does All the Heat in a Cold Pack Go” Isaac …

FISH FRY

The Knights of Columbus would like to invite the entire community to a Fish Fry on Friday March 14 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Victory Hall at 1256 4th Street in …
Karval was crowned the Champion of Region 4 after a sudden death playoff round vs. Granada. Karval will automatically qualify for the State Knowledge Bowl in March. l-r Dot Veatch, Isaiah Yoder, Clayton Nelson, Team Captain Levi Yoder, and Peyton Smith.

The Region 4 Knowledge Bowl

The Region 4 Knowledge Bowl competition occurred in Eads on Monday, February 3, 2025.   This is the state qualifier meet that teams have been working toward.

Mattress Sale Fundraiser

Go-Getters 4-H Club Hosting 7th Annual Mattress Sale Fundraiser! Are you looking to replace a bed in your home?   Now is the time. The Go-Getters 4H Club is excited to announce they …

Julie Coonts named Chuck Stone Citizen of the Year

At the Limon Chamber of Commerce annual meeting held January 26, 2025, this is what Dave Stone said in his nomination of Julie Coonts:   Julie has been one of the finest examples of a true …

Beef Box winners

The Lincoln County Cattlewomen and Osborne's Supermarket are proud to announce the winners of the $75 Beef Box drawing.   Winners received a variety of roasts, hamburger, and steaks, as well as …

Outback Express Public Transit open to all ages~ taking you places you need to go

The Outback Express is a public transit service provided through the East Central Council of Local   Governments. It is open and available to all residents of Lincoln County.  For …
Fundamentals of Feeding the Gestating Cow - Troy Walz, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Troy Walz has been a faculty member with the University of Nebraska since 1998. His focus area is Beef Systems. A few of the programs he works with are the Nebraska Ranch Practicum, UNL Beef Basics Homestudy courses, Fundamentals of Feeding the Cow webinar series, and has been the editor of UNL BeefWatch e-newsletter for ten years. Troy grew up on a ranch in the Sandhills of Nebraska, where he is still involved in the operation.

17th Annual Marshall Frasier Beef Symposium

Join us in Hugo for the upcoming producer education symposium featuring experts on cattle markets, nutrition, long-range weather forecasts and an update from the State Veterinarian's office!   …
NEWS BRIEFS
GOOD FRIDAY WOMEN’S LUNCHEON Please join the Methodist Women of Faith for our Good Friday All-Denominational Women’s Luncheon, Friday, April 18th at 12 p.m. Limon Methodist …
NEWS BRIEFS
TOWN OF LIMON      AGENDA April 3 2025 7:00 P.M.     Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes Citizen Input for Items Not on Agenda …
NEWS BRIEFS
FISH FRY The Knights of Columbus would like to invite the entire community to our second fish fry on Friday, March 28 from 5:30~6:30 p.m. at the Our Lady of Victory hall at 1256 4th Street in …
Crews will be backfilling the bridge and hauling in the road base to prepare for the upcoming road expansion. Additionally, they will be pouring the deck bridge rail, which is essentially the bridge curb.
Boyero Bridge replacement project
NEWS BRIEFS
TOWN OF LIMON     AGENDA March 6, 2025 7:00 P.M. Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes Citizen Input for Items Not on Agenda Liquor …
Weekly Features

Lincoln County Economic Development

We now find ourselves nearing the end of our local sponsor and investor recognition campaign that we conduct on our Facebook page.  Now that the annual meeting is nearly under our belt and …

Yesteryear

60 Years Ago~April 15, 1965 At a spelling contest at the Hugo Schools, students were selected to compete in the county spelling contest.   Each school is allowed to have four contestants. …

Karval News

APRIL events: 24 - Senior box pickup 25, 26, 27 – Plover Festival.   See flyer on the back page. MAY events: 12 – Friendship Circle 13 – Alliance …

Remember When

60 Years Ago~April 22, 1965 Three young girls entered Helens Grocery and passed a check for $23 assigned with the name "C. S. Skaggs", drawn on the Farmers State Bank in Calhan.   But there …
On just this one size of plastics I have six different colors.

Outdoors

SPRING HAS SPRUNG…. WELL, KINDA I titled this article “Spring Has Sprung… Well Kinda” because it is according to which day you look out the window to check. One day is …

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Solar panels have more than proven themselves

By Andrew Carpenter I’d never heard of “net metering” until my electric bill hit $600 last February. Desperate for a way to reduce utility costs that skyrocket in the winter …

The Aussie Rancher

Shearing is over for another year and went fairly smoothly.   Our three shearers, Brennie, Patrick and Kevin all did a marvellous job with over 2000 sheep shorn in 5 and a half days.   …

The Arriba News

If you find yourself turning off your furnace and then beginning to install your air conditioners in the windows because it was 91 on Saturday, but Sunday morning, it was 28 and a little chilly …

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Opinion
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Dear 4th District, There is no excuse for January 6, 2021 when Trump broke his oath of office to "... preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." Donald Trump took …
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
To the town of Limon and its residents: Congratulations to the town of Limon on the article in MaxPreps, an organization that keeps track of all sports of every high school in the nation.   …
Letter submission from Kenneth Orlin
Dear 4th District, There is no excuse for January 6, 2021 when Trump broke his oath of office to "... preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." Donald Trump took no actions …
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
To the Editor: Prop 131 will give us a chance to have a say, not only in our local representation, but also in the state-wide races. Vote yes on 131. Here in the ruby red part of Colorado, …
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
The problems with Proposition 127, Prohibit Hunting of   Mountain Lion, Bobcat and Lynx Initiative Colorado Hunting and Fishing brings in approximately 3.25 billion a year.   Some of …
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
In keeping with the theme of last week's Homecoming, in what universe is the American Legion not at the head of the parade? (Editor's note:   We apologize for the delay in publishing this …
Lincoln County Chatter (this is a GOSSIP column and the views expressed or questions raised do not necessarily represent the views of the owners or employees of this newspaper)
It would seem there may be a problem with the Karval Cemetery District.   Some folks say they performed contract work that was supposed to be paid over a month ago and they haven't seen the …
Voter Voices from the Colorado News Collaborative
We are entering the downhill run of the 2024 election. Everything is moving fast. But not so fast that we don’t have time to tell you what we have been doing and will be doing with your …
Captured wolf dies, pack relocated
CPW broke its silence after announcing two weeks ago that it would capture the Copper Creek pack in a blow to the state’s reintroduction plan. State wildlife managers captured a wolf pack …
40 years of living with wolves
Biologist Diane K. Boyd has had a front-row seat to 40 years of wolf recovery in the West, but her new memoir reveals that entanglements with humans in Montana were often tougher than dealing with …
Classifieds
Teller
TELLER First National Bank of Hugo-Limon is looking for someone to join our team as a teller.   This is a full time position Monday-Friday approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Position pays …
Land Survey
LAND SURVEY Do you need a land survey? Contact Randy Bloom at americaslandtenure@gmail.com
TRANSPORTATION AND MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR
TRANSPORTATION AND MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR Hi-Plains School District is seeking a Transportation and Maintenance Director. $60,000-$70,000 annually. Apply online at www.hp-patriots.com.
For Rent
FOR RENT Smokey Hills Living Experience in Hugo Colorado has units available for rent today! Must meet HUD requirements. For more information call Jessica Borns at 719-740-2263.
Class B CDL Hazmat Driver Needed
CLASS B   CDL  HAZMAT DRIVER . DJ Petroleum   is hiring a Class B   CDL Hazmat Driver.   Starting pay is $25.00 per hour, depending on experience.   Please …

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Obituaries
LARRY C. TOFT
Larry C. Toft, 93, of Bennett, CO., departed this earth on April 8, 2025. He was born on March 22, 1932, to Merle and Fred Toft in Bennett, CO. and left us from his beloved farm in Bennett. …
SHARA GRIFFITH
The memorial services for Shara Griffith will be held on Monday, April 21st, 11:00, at the Limon Methodist church. Please look for the obituary in next week's paper.
GALE LEE HUFF
Gale Lee Huff passed away on the night of 3/26/2025 in his home in Hugo Colorado at the age of 79. He was born on 10/10/1945 in Benson, Nebraska, to Warren and Wanda Huff. Gale served in the US …
DALE CLAYTON MILLER
“He Had A Good Life.” - Helen Miller Dale Clayton Miller was born in 1937, in Hugo, Colorado to Albert Clayton Miller and Marian Ruth Miller.   He had two brothers, Howard E. …
PAMELA KAY BROWN
Pamela Kay Brown October 19, 1962 – April 2, 2025 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Pamela Kay Brown, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend. Pam passed …

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