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Congratulations for qualifying for the state golf tournament on Oct. 7-8 in Golden. Way to go Karson!! Good Luck.

Badger golf league results

By Stephanie Zwick The Limon Varsity and Junior Varsity players attended the Eads invitational golf tournament on Sept. 25. Lucas Miller and Jose Ortiz put on a good showing for varsity as …

Flagler Cooperative Expands

Flagler Cooperative Association is excited to announce the recent acquisition of the Hugo Station, formerly known as Farm Gas in Hugo and in doing so would like to introduce and welcome Gari Wells …

Town of Genoa meeting minutes July 16, 2024

Roll Call: Board Members: Patricia Vice – Mayor, Brenden Houder, Joe Hulstine, Louis Hulstine, Edward Becker Absent: Employees: Stacy Larson & Destiny Hulstine – Clerk, Eddie …

Town of Arriba meeting minutes Aug. 10, 2024

Call to Order Mayor Marilyn Lightsey called the meeting to order at 6:00. Trustees in attendance included Troy McCue, Ashlee Smithburg, and Carolyn Steinsiek. Siobhan Steinsiek arrived later. Ben …

Town of Limon Agenda

Oct. 3, 2024 @ 7 p.m. 1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approval of Minutes 4.Citizen Input for Items Not on Agenda 5. Public Hearing:   Sanitary Sewer Collection …

"Gospel Music's Premier Male Quartet Is Coming To Limon"

The Hi-Plains Baptist Church and the Brown Funeral Home are pleased to be bringing Gospel Music's Premier Male Quartet to Limon.  The Down East Boys, based out of Reidsville, North Carolina …
Your Community
Secretary Kristen Allen, Susie Horgan, Treasurer Pat Bandy, President VaLinda Eberle

Fun Luau night at The Hugo VFW

Secretary Kristen Allen, Susie Horgan, Treasurer Pat Bandy, President VaLinda Eberle   The ladies of the Auxiliary served up dinner for the community as part of an ongoing fund raiser. …

Scouts help Scrub a Hub Hub

Limon's Cub and Boy Scout's helped at the "Scrub the Hub Hub" by picking up three bags of trash at the Limon Cemetery. The Scout's learned about leave no trace. This means you leave things as it is …

Community gets together to Scrub A Hub Hub

Downtown Limon’s Scrub a Hub Hub was held Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 in conjunction with National Cleanup Day. Forty Seven local volunteers gathered to pick up litter along Main Street, First …

Scrubbing starts early in Limon

Thanks go to Sara Kappel, Downtown Limon Board Member, for painting the weathered sign at Rohr Plaza in anticipation of a new banner. It looks amazing! Don’t forget to join the Scrub a Hub …

Families are invited to enjoy the free Boggsville Days

The 10th Annual Boggsville Days is coming October 5th!!! Admission is Free!! Boggsville Historic Site celebrates its rich multi-cultural history with events for all ages!   Experience life at …

Hugo Roping Club Gymkhana-Sept. 2 & Year End Results

Senior Group-Jade Kravig, Paige Denne, Ashlyn Mosher, Kate Kissel, Jira Kissel, Josey Kravig, Kace Yoder, Riatta Grokett, Grady Smith, Sydney Babi

Assisted Group Rip Carpenter Emmitt Sauer Haze Mosher Mesa Wiersma Beau Carpenter Chole Barthel Hayden Sauer Barrel Race Pee Wee 1st Mila Carpenter …

Scrub a Hub Hub Fall Clean-up Day

Plans are underway for the Scrub a Hub Hub Fall Clean-up Day scheduled for September 21st in Limon. Participants will gather at the Railroad Park Pavilion for safety equipment and location …

Lincoln County CattleWomen seek volunteer readers for local classes

Chandra Fishter, Lincoln County CattleWomen president, joined the Colorado CattleWomen at the Colorado State Fair beef show for a day of promotions. From left: Kathleen Shoemaker, Colorado CattleWomen president; Mr. Goss; Amy Goss, Peak CattleWomen; Chandra Fisher, Lincoln County CattleWomen and Joanie Shoemaker, Colorado CattleWomen executive board member.

On Sept. 6, the Lincoln County CattleWomen met to discuss upcoming fall beef promotions. They invite local women involved in agriculture who are interested in sharing stories to volunteer to read to …

Opinion

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 …

Grumpy talk on the trail

By Marjorie ‘Slim’ Woodruff I suppose it’s the human thing on a hiking trail to acknowledge one another when passing. But on a well-used trail, the same comments come up time …

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, "Hope for Healing in Eastern Colorado: New Program Makes Addiction Treatment Easier Than Ever There's good news for people in eastern Colorado who are struggling with …

The Secret Room

(Editor's Note: This story was shared with us a few weeks back during a fun afternoon visit.) This is a story about a secret room. Back around 1997 we lived on a small place outside of Limon, …

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor: In the major east coast city and its suburbs that I grew up in, there seemed to be a far bigger connection to the farms than we have here. There were many Amish and Mennonite …

THANK YOU

I would like to thank all my friends for all the pretty birthday cards and parties. Loved it all!! Alice Williams

PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO COMPLETE OUR SURVEY

The Leader is among 60 newsrooms statewide working to better understand our communities by asking residents what they want candidates to talk about as they compete for your vote. What are your top …

CAR CORNER

I was pleasantly surprised by the response and comments I received about the article concerning the movie “America Graffiti”. A fellow auto enthusiast imparted this information to me concerning …

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

I am a 71 year-old rural Coloradan politically registered as Unaffiliated. I'd like to ask my fellow seniors a simple question: Why vote against your own self-interest? Republicans have vowed …

WHEN EVERYONE DOES THEIR PART, GOOD THINGS HAPPEN. GREATNESS STARTS IN HUGO!

When the fire first started on the edge of highway 40/287 the calls came in quickly for for help. Within a few minutes, the first responders were on site. The location was just outside of the tree …

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

This past Sunday, with the help of my daughter, I found my way to the Limon School gym where the Community Choir was performing a concert. What a wonderful group of singers and musicians! The …

OUTDOORS

Raffle tables are always a fun part of WGF's

WILDGAME FEEDS ARE A BLAST!!! I love how a lot of the local Churches put on a Wildgame Feed. I’m reminded of this because I just attended a Wildgame Feed put on by the Nazarene Church in Payette …

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Recently I was in the Lincoln Community Hospital as a patient being treated for the flu and possible pneumonia. Not only did they treat me for it they found another infection which I was unaware of …

A Visitor's Perspective: Malcolm King's Heartwarming Experience in Hugo

Recently Malcolm King, a tourist from Cincinnati Ohio found himself traveling though Hugo. What transpired during his short stay left a lasting impression on him, prompting him to share his …

When Character Was King

CAPITOL REVIEW By Mark Hillman Forty-four years ago this month, Ronald Reagan won the New Hampshire Republican presidential primary, vaulting him on a path to the 1980 nomination and a …

NO GOOD REASON FOR CD4 VOTERS TO IMPORT BOEBERT

By Mark Hillman Colorado’s Fourth Congressional District has produced some of the finest Republican leaders in our state’s recent history. • Decorated for his Navy combat duty in Vietnam, …

Sports
The Limon JV golf team traveled this week to the Liberty Joes JV Tournament held at the Plainsmen Golf Club on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Limon placed 8th in the team standings. Lucas Miller placed 17th …
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Lady Badger softball adds a loss and 2 big wins during Homecoming week

By Stephanie Zwick The Homecoming week started off with the Lady Badgers Softball team taking on the Strasburg Indians. The Badgers had a quick three outs to start the game off.   Chloe …
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Limon Badgers win Homecoming football game

By Stephanie Zwick The Limon Badgers met up with the Buena Vista Demons three times over the last three years with the Badgers coming out on top in each of those meetings. The Badgers came out …

Pirates rack up 8 touchdowns for Homecoming win

Article and photos By Will Mallory The Pirate Football team had a tough start to the regular season, going 0-4 and losing three of its senior starters to injuries. The squad welcomed back …
Article and photos by Will Mallory The Lady Pirates started Homecoming Week for Genoa-Hugo on the right foot by defeating the Lady Panthers 3-0 at Peyton on Tuesday, Sept. 24. After …
By Stephanie Zwick The Lady Badgers volleyball team hosted the Merino Rams on Sept. 24 to start off Homecoming week. However, the Lady Badgers were met with a dominating opponent. Samara …
By Dan Mohrmann @ Colorado Preps Throw classifications out the door and there is a definitive dominant football program in Colorado. The Limon Badgers have a storied history and it goes …
Lady Badger Volleyball had a “Family Feud” feeling to it as the Flagler Lady Panthers have players who are cousins to members of the Lady Badgers players. This led to some great volley …
The Limon Lady Badgers softball team not only faced a tough Lamar Thunder team on Tuesday, but the weather also played a role in the game. After a roughly 45-minute weather delay, the Badgers were …
The Classifieds
Obituaries
Edward Elton Schifferns
EDWARD ELTON SCHIFFERNS
Edward Elton Schifferns, a lifelong resident of eastern Colorado, passed away on Sept. 20, 2024. Born on July 22, 1953, to Elton and Mary (Boterman) Schifferns, the younger brother of Judy Ann …
James Frank Woodard
JAMES FRANK WOODARD
James Frank Woodard passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sept. 8, 2024. Frank was born on Aug. 5, 1932, in Deer Trail, Colo., to Harry and Edith Woodard. After attending a one-room …
EDWARD ELTON SHIFFERNS
July 22, 1953 – September 20, 2024 Edward Elton Schifferns, a lifelong resident of Eastern Colorado, passed away on September 20, 2024. Born on July 22, 1953, to Elton and Mary (Boterman) …
STEPHEN SCOTT BENSON
Thursday, April 26, 1956, marked the beginning of a journey that created a unique man that left his mark on the hearts of anyone that paused to partake of a few minutes or hours with him. Stephen …
LARRY WAYNE SMITH
Larry Wayne Smith died Sunday, Sept 8, 2024, in his home. He was born on Oct. 27, 1939, in Limon, Colo., to Marrion and Grace (Gossett) Smith. Larry’s first home was on the Smith family …
Calendar of events
From Past Editions
60 Years Ago~Oct. 1, 1964 Between 150 and 200 Jaycees from all over the state are expected in Limon this weekend for the Fall State Executive Council Meeting. After having been at a …
60 Years Ago~Sept. 24, 1964 The first of three dams, designed to prevent flood damage to Limon in the event of a torrential downpour of some duration, is practically complete.   The …
60 Years Ago~Sept 24, 1964 Plans are being made in full swing for the 14th annual Hugo Homecoming. The Sophomores plan to start things off with a "Snake Dance" through the town and on to the …

Remember When

60 Years Ago..July 30, 1964 James M. Clanin, son of Dr. and Mrs. J. O. Clanin of Limon received his commission as an Ensign from Captain T. E. Franco at Pensacola Naval Air Station, Florida. …

REMEMBER WHEN

60 Years Ago July 16, 1964 Last week, a mom, dad and their 14-year-old daughter stopped at the Conoco Station in Limon.   While the car was being serviced, the girl went into the restroom …

YESTERYEAR

60 Years Ago..July 16, 1964 Huck Finn Day winners of the costume contest are Craig Nagel, Debbie Hendricks, Rhonda Widhalm and Richard Metcalf. Well over 100 persons including 77 Hucks and …

REMEMBER WHEN By Joan Doll ~ from past editions of the Limon Leader

60 Years Ago..July 2, 1964 Arrangements for every phase of the rodeo here July 3, 4, & 5 have been completed. It appears that the committee has done everything possible under the circumstances to …

YESTERYEAR By Joan Doll ~ from past editions of the Eastern Colorado Plainsman

60 Years Ago..July 2, 1964 Mrs. Lela Sellon, rural mail carrier, was presented with a 33 year safe driving award pin by Keith Bowhan, Hugo postmaster. Mrs. Sellon started driving the route almost …
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