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RRWCD to Hold Quarterly Board Meeting in Wray

The Board of Directors of the Republican River Water Conservation District (RRWCD) will hold their quarterly board meeting in the conference meeting room in the Cobblestone Inn & Suites, located …

El Pomar Foundation approves $302,500 in grants

El Pomar Trustees approved $302,500 allocated to 15 nonprofit organizations and government entities in the Northeast region at the Foundation’s September Trustees meeting. Through the …

News Briefs

ELDER RESOURCE FAIR CANCELED due to the weather.   FREE RUMMAGE SALE Harvest on the Prairie Ministries is hosting a Free Rummage Sale, Friday and Saturday, November 8 …

Halloween fun in Lincoln County

The Limon Ambulance Service and Agate Fire Protection District teamed up to provide spooky thrills with their annual fundraiser haunted house, escape room, food trucks and even a trick or treat …

Karval High School Wins Lamar Community College Knowledge Bowl Traveling Trophy!

Regarding academic contests, Karval High School has a long history of excellence.   This year’s team is no exception.  Coach Cory May took his team to Lamar Community College …

Town of Genoa meeting minutes

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

Unofficial 2024 Election results

President of the United States-  Donald Trump Representative to the 119th United States Congress, District 4- Lauren Boebert Lincoln County Commissioner District 2- Terry Jaques …

Cowbelles & Friends Benefit a wonderful success

By Mindy Dutro, Reporter for the Eastern Plains Cowbelles Hugo, CO – October 23, 2024 The Eastern Plains Cowbelles are excited to announce the success of their annual Cowbelles & …
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VFW hosts Halloween

The VFW in Hugo held their annual costume contest and DJ dance on October 26. DJ Revolution entertained the dancers with popular songs and requests.   DJ Revolution is booked for next year on …
From left to right back row: Tinsley Malcom (Reporter), Evan Brent ( Secretary), Elsie Thompson (Vice President, County Council Representative), Cash Bee (Parliamentarian), John Bee (President), Left to right front row: Charlotte Brent (Flag Bearer), Chisum Pope (Game Leader), Trey Loutzenhiser (Historian), Mcrea Sorensen (Treasurer)

Walks Camp 4-H Club

The Walks Camp 4-H Club held their first meeting on November 3, 2024, at Walks Camp. There were thirty members present and three of them were first year members. The members voted for new …

NEWS BRIEFS

REPUBLICAN CONGRESSMAN GREG LOPEZ Town Hall meeting.   Saturday, October 19th @ 5 p.m. at the Limon Community Center , 477 D Ave. If you have any questions, please call …

Get a Head Start on the Flu Season

Healthmart Wellness Newsletter Flu season will be coming along soon so it’s time to think about that annual vaccine. Normally, we remind you at the end of September, but given the …

Project Smile Meals for Arriba, Hugo and Limon

Notice: There is a 24-hour reservation policy at the meal sites and senior centers. To make a reservation please call the Hugo Kitchen at 719-743-2272, Hub Citv Senior Center at 719-775-2721, Louise …

Fun Luau night at The Hugo VFW

Secretary Kristen Allen, Susie Horgan, Treasurer Pat Bandy, President VaLinda Eberle

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. …

"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 …

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 …

Lincoln Health celebrates hometown heroes at the second gala

Lincoln Health proudly hosted its second Denim and Diamonds Gala on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds, drawing nearly 400 attendees for a night of celebration, recognition and …

Opinion

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 …

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 …

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 …

Sports
he Limon Badgers traveled to Yuma to face the Outlaws in their final regular-season game of 2024. The Badgers kicked off the game, receiving the ball first. Skylur McCready started strong with a …
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Pirates honor their parents and play for pride

The 2-6 Pirates hosted the 7-2 Hanover Hornets this past Friday, November 1.   Since 2016, the Pirates were 8-0 against Hanover, but the Hornets had just suffered their second loss of the season …

Lady Pirates prepare for post-season with two victories

The final week of the regular season saw the Lady Pirates face the Granada Bobcats on Tuesday, October 29, and the Hanover Hornets on Friday, November 1. In preparation for the post-season playoffs, …

Lady Badgers secure their spot in the Regionals with big wins

By Stephanie Zwick The Lady Badgers continue to build confidence and skill as they faced the Yuma Outlaws, Byers Bulldogs, Fowler Grizzlies, and Sargent Farmers. They played Yuma at home on …
By Stephanie Zwick The Limon Rec 3rd and 4th grade football team was able to go undefeated all season. They played in Byers on Saturday November 2 against Calhan. The final score of the …
By Stephanie Zwick The Lady Badgers met up with the Swink Lions on Tues. Oct. 22. The Swink Lions were a tough opponent as they had full control of the first set winning 25-12. The Badgers did …
The Limon Badger High School Volleyball program would like to thank everyone who gave so generously to our Serve-A-Thon fundraiser.   Pink week was also a huge success.   It is wonderful to …
By Kevin Askeland, Courtesy of MaxPreps Limon, Colorado edges Haynesville, Harlan as nation's top program among schools with less than 1,000 students in towns with less than 10,000 residents. …
By Stephanie Zwick Friday Oct. 25 was Senior Night for the Limon Badgers and their match-up this week was the Burlington Cougars. The Badgers and the Cougars defensive teams were a huge …
The Classifieds
Obituaries
WILBUR DEAN KAUFMAN
Wilbur Dean Kaufman passed away on September 26, 2024, at Care Center in Hugo, Colorado. Dean was born on April 28, 1924, in Bovina, Colorado, to Earl and Bernice Kaufman. He was one of four …
MICHAEL DAVID LOHMEIER
Michael David Lohmeier was born on March 21, 1950 to Gerald G. and Rosalia I. Lohmeier. Mike's life was taken on November 4, 2023 when he was fatally shot while sitting in his car after walking …
DERRELL JUNIOR JAQUES
Derrell Junior Jaques was born March 10, 1930 at Shaw, Colorado and passed away at his home in Limon, Colorado on October 19, 2024 at the age of 94. Derrell was the sixth child to be born to the …
JEANNETTE WALLACE
Jeannette Irene Kontour Wallace was found passed away in her home at the Wallace ranch in Agate Colorado on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. She was 73 years old at her death. She leaves behind two …
DANIEL LOUIS GRASSER
Daniel "Dan" Louis Grasser, 78, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away on September 30, 2024, at Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital in Burlington, Colorado, with his family by his side. Dan …
Calendar of events
From Past Editions
60 Years Ago~Oct 29, 1964 A. L. Fisher, administrator of the Evergreens Nursing Home in Limon, announced this week that Class III Old Age Pensioners will be accepted for $195 per month effective …
60 Years Ago~Oct. 22, 1964 Dr. John C. Straub of Limon has been appointed as County Health Officer and also named as City Health Officer in Limon.   His appointments were made to fill …
60 Years Ago~Oct. 15, 1964 Rickey Kucera is the Homecoming Queen for all the festivities.   She was crowned at halftime by Walt Newsom, Limon Football Captain. Outstanding Alumnus for …

REMEMBER WHEN

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 …

REMEMBER WHEN

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 …

YESTERYEAR

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 …
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