Note: It is with a bit of sadness that this will be the last Remember When and Yesteryear that I will have the privilege of writing for the paper.  I have thoroughly enjoyed each week …

60 Years Ago~Oct. 28, 1965 Jari Lane and Vicki Ware will represent the Hugo schools at the Colorado All State High School Choir and Madrigal Festival in Denver this week. The Hugo Pirates …

I think there must be autumnal reasons for Halloween being hued in orange and black. It’s a fun time, a magic evening if you’re a kid, and if you’re a grandpa-type guy, like me, who …

As our weekly feature sees the coming end of the Leader newspaper, I believe it is a good time to reflect on the years that we have been featured here.  We have written about economic and …

By Kayci Huelskamp When you grow up in Eastern Colorado there are some things you should be able to say you have done–and if you haven’t then you should try these activities out. The …

INGREDIENTS: 2 packages (8 ounces each) (reduced-fat) cream cheese 6 ounces deli smoked turkey, finely chopped (optional) 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese or Colby Jack 1 tablespoon …

MISTAKEN IDENTITY     Mother was in her late 80's (living with Alzheimer's disease - in the Assisted LIving Area of the Lincoln County Hospital).  She shared a room with a …

          MAKING YOUR OWN JERKY Everyone loves jerky! So that begs the question, why don’t more people make it? It does take some skill and a bit of time but it …

By Melinda Myers Add unique flare to this winter’s indoor garden and décor with double amaryllis. The several layers of colorful petals are sure to make a statement wherever they …

By Lyndi Huelskamp Six months ago, we took a step forward to fill a gap in our community. On April 9, 2025, the first issue of Flagler Forward hit stands. Since then, we have grown, not just in …

By Tim Lydon Powerful back-to-back storms have ravaged dozens of mostly Alaska Native communities in western Alaska: Approximately 2,000 people were displaced, and at least one village was …

Dear Lincoln County Residents, First and foremost, I would like to extend my appreciation to all our taxpayers for not only allowing us to serve you but also for all your patience through so …

Howdy Friends, Here we meet in November and 2025 is almost gone.   If you had planned to do something in 2025 or in the first quarter of the 21st Century you had best get to it because the …

60 Years Ago~Oct. 21, 1965 Lincoln County Sheriff Alfred Clark apprehended two young boys in the railroad park in Hugo.   Their auto had run out of gas and while they were sitting there a …

60 Years Ago~Oct. 28, 1965 Murder charges were filed Monday in district court at Brighton against Vernard Raymond Hamm, 43, who admitted being responsible for the death of Mrs. Juanita Irene …

Last week I highlighted challenges everyone is experiencing during budget season, which we all seem to be in the middle of!  Local governments are weighing their revenue streams against …

Why was Cinderella bad at sports?   She had a pumpkin for a coach. Why do pumpkins sit on peoples' porches?   The have no hands to knock. Where do ghosts like to shop?   At …

OCTOBER   events: 23 – Senior food box 30 – Last edition of Limon Leader 31 – Closing of Limon Leader Halloween carnival 6:00 – 9:00 pm.  The …

    SIGHTING IN YOUR RIFLE I typed until nearly midnight last night, got up before daylight this morning and started hitting it again. The first thing I did this morning though was to …

Have you been counting the minutes until election day when your neighbors can remove all those campaign signs from their lawns for another two years? Yes, these are mid-term elections, just as …