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19 turn tassels at HHS
Sunday afternoon not only marked a day to honor Mothers, but to also recognize graduates of Haxtun High School. Nineteen students entered graduation ceremonies on Sunday, May 12 and exited as Haxtun H...
Class of 7 graduates FHS
A class of seven students undoubtedly becomes like an extended family. And a class of seven students gets to know one another in a way only a family would. Commencement ceremonies at Fleming High Scho...
Haxtun BOE hires Jones as Superintendent
Aron Jones has been named Superintendent of Haxtun Schools. Jones' announcement came Tuesday afternoon following a community meet and greet Monday evening and board interviews Tuesday morning. His...
Library honors librarian/scholarship recipients
The Fleming School/Community Library recently held a community event to honor outgoing Town Librarian Grace Rossignol, who is returning to Maine, and new Town Librarian Kamie Lambrecht. Also pictured...
Community service team creates mentorship
OVER the course of the 2023-24 school year, Haxtun Future Business Leaders of America's Community Service Project team has created a mentorship program known as Business Buddies. Team members,...
Under the Wire
You’ve heard it said of someone who is really good at their job, “They are a natural.” These lucky folks just seem to have been born with all the talent necessary to be successful in their chose...
Fearless Faith
On the isolated plains of Eastern Colorado are found homestead windbreaks, shelterbelts that protect property in high winds, reduce erosion, and drop snow in the form of moisture granting drifts. Two...
Trooper Tips
As we move towards the spring weather, still being hounded with snow … It’s that time of year when Coloradoans are reminded that we live in an extraordinary state, with extraordinary weather and the need for proper equipment and precautions nev...
Times Past
13 Years Ago May 17, 1939 Graduation exercises this week brought the end of this school year at Haxtun and 35 seniors in the high school received diplomas. Alberta Kassing gave the valedictorian...
Chamber Spotlight
1. Please give some background/history on the opening/purchase of your business. I first began working on guns 15 years ago. I opened in September 2022 here in Haxtun. 2. What are the owners/key...
Bulldog baseball season closes at Byers against Holly Wildcats
The Bulldog baseball season came to a close Saturday afternoon in Byers following a 6-4 loss to the Holly Wildcats. Despite holding the advantage until the top of the seventh, the Bulldogs came up...
Haxtun qualifies 3 relay teams + 8 individuals for State Track
Eight individuals and three relay teams qualified for the 2024 Colorado State Track meet slated for later this week at Jeff. Co. Stadium in Lakewood. As time to qualify neared, the Bulldog track team...
Wildcat track team qualifies 2 relay teams + 4 individuals for State Track
The regular track season came to a close last week at the Warren Mitchell Invitational in Limon. The Fleming Wildcat track team will send two relay teams and four individuals to compete in the 1A...
Lions Club helps hospital with vehicle purchase
WHERE there's a need there's a Lion. Haxtun Hospital was in dire need for a patient transport and pharmacy delivery vehicle. The hospital delivered almost 2,000 prescriptions and traveled over 15,000...
Haxtun Health plans annual Health Fair for June 1
Haxtun Health will host its annual Health Fair on Saturday, June 1. The Health Fair will be from 7 a.m.–12 p.m. at the Haxtun Community Center. Pre-registration is available online at haxtunhealth.org. Participants can also register in person on t...
Garden to Kitchen Program slated for May 20 in Holyoke
Garden to Kitchen Program coming on May 20 is at the Phillips County Event Center in the Ortner Room from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Garden to Kitchen Program will allow participants to learn about caring for tomatoes, peppers and herbs and a demonstratio...
A rural pathway to prevent diabetes in NE CO
My doctor recently told me I am on a path to developing diabetes. I have "prediabetes" and really need to focus on diet and exercise. But I love meat, potatoes, tortillas and a weekly donut. Can I...
Under the Wire
I am constantly amazed by animals. Their superior intelligence is a constant wonder to me. I keep trying to figure out just where we humans went wrong. We probably started out as smart as other...
Fearless Faith
The first three books of the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) are known as the Synoptic gospels. They are broadly related and represent a unified historical approach for many. Similar...
Relentless Gardner
You probably already guessed that cool-season crops benefit the most from partial shade. But why is shade more beneficial to some vegetables than others? There are two reasons. One, shade keeps the the leafy vegetables such as kale, lettuce, and...
Times Past
13 Years Ago May 10, 1939 Teale J. Orndorff, rural mail carrier at Haxtun, passed away at his home here on Sunday evening from a heart attack. He would have been 40 years old May 11. New teachers...
Haxtun PD re-registers sex offender
The Haxtun Police Department re-registered a sex offender within Haxtun's city limits recently. Patrick Lee Pittman is registered in the 200 block of West Grant Street. Pittman, 34, was convicted in June 2013 of attempted sex assault on a child in a...
Frank takes honors in dance competition
On April 6 Dance Fuzion dancers competed at the Nexstar Regional Compeitition in Denver. This year Dance Fuzion took two teams, one from the Holyoke studio and one from the Yuma studio, including two...
Wagoner invited to Westminster Dog Show
KAYLEE Wagoner is headed to New York City for the Westminster Dog Show May 13-14. This famous show is by invitation only and Kaylee is one of 11 Colorado Junior Showman and one of about 100 Juniors...
