Articles from the April 26, 2023 edition
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Haxtun Chamber celebrates citizens' efforts
Monday evening, April 17 brought businessmen and women, volunteers, community members, area youth and Haxtun Chamber of Commerce members together for this year's annual banquet, featuring awards night...
Haxtun BOE hires Amanda Ridlen as Jr./Sr. High School Principal
A new junior/senior high principal, approval of upgrades to the preschool room and salary increases for certified and classified staff as well a hiring new staff and approving several resignations topped agenda items in a Thursday night, March 20...
Superintendent Beck reports on recent power outages in Fleming
The Fleming Town Council held their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 12. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Stefan Betley at 6:30 p.m. The following council members were present: Andrew Muller, Bill Langridge, Bonnie Jackson,...
SB 287 to give schools nearly $1,000 more per student next year
The school finance act, the legislative measure that funds public schools, is well on its way to passage through the General Assembly in the waning weeks of the session. Senate Bill 287 funds each student at $8,076.41, an eight percent increase over...
Seniors receive scholarships
THE FLEMING Library Association recently awarded two future graduates with scholarships. Scholarship recipients are pictured above, Jaime Nab and Alaina Schliesser....
Fearless Faith
Change falls hard on religious institutions and its members because we care intensely and deeply for what our churches have provided to us in the past. Theological conviction and foundation, laid...
Under the Wire
Ever wonder where the term “online” originated? Most will answer, “Well, that’s an easy question, it began with the internet.” While many have claimed to have first thought up that monster, the truth...
Extension Spotlight
As the temperatures begin to slowly warm, it is time to start thinking about warm weather parasite control. Controlling external parasites on beef cattle can provide a benefit not only to cattle comfort but also benefit the bottom line. Controlling f...
Son Up to Son Down
Recently an individual that works at the school stopped me at the grocery store and told me how much she enjoys my son and how kind he is to others. He always says hello to her and gives her a hug and...
Strokes from Other Pens
Letter to the Editor, Please permit me to make myself perfectly clear. I could care less if one wants to smoke, just don’t throw your cigarette butts out your vehicle window into my yard, the corner street and the neighborhood, especially during a r...
Times Past
13 Years Ago April 20, 1938 Mrs. Ella Sharpe entertained with a lovely Easter breakfast at her home Sunday morning. Guests were Mesdames C.W. Schofield, Carl Zeigler, Grover Clark, Gordon McIntyre, Mi...
Fleming FBLA attends state; Salyards named New Advisor of the Year
Thirty-one members of the Colorado Future Business Leaders of America from Fleming High School had the opportunity to attend and compete at the 2023 FBLA State Leadership Conference. Throughout the...
Fleming Prom - 2023
FHS PROM King Nolan Japp and Queen Lexi Schaefer were crowned at Fleming's 2023 Junior-Senior Prom on Saturday, April 22 at Sky Ranch Golf and Grill. Prom royalty is voted on by the student body at...
Haxtun Prom - 2023
KING Jake Tori and Queen Destanie Engle were crowned at Haxtun's 2023 Junior-Senior Prom on Saturday, April 22. Prom court is voted on by the student body at Haxtun High School....
Annual Heartstrong Cattle Dog Classic to be held this weekend in Yuma
It is time for the stock dogs to take center stage again in Yuma County. The third annual Heartstrong Cattle Dog Classic will be April 28-30, at Ronda Pletcher’s ranch located at 31228 County Road M, southeast of Yuma. The event starts Friday at 1...
Sammy Swindell takes on Phillips County Raceway in highly anticipated racing event
The Phillips County Raceway will be kicking off the season with two nights of exciting racing. Racing starts at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 28 with five different IMCA divisions and Dwarfs. Come out and watch the cars fly around the track as the...
Bulldogs sweep Wray Eagles; remain at top of 1A baseball rankings
With just one opponent remaining on the regular season schedule the Bulldogs hold onto the top spot in 1A baseball action. This past week, Haxtun added two more wins to an already impressive record...
Bulldogs attend Dick Evans Invitational
Bulldog track athletes participated in the Dick Evans Invitational on Thursday, April 20 in Wray. Top-10 results from that meet are as follows: Girls 100-meter hurdles: Kayti Williams, ninth, 20.07. 300-meter hurdles, eighth, Aliyah Engle, 57.34....
Wildcats return to track action at Wray
The Fleming Wildcat track team returned to action last week following a nearly two-week break. The group traveled to Wray for the Dick Evans Invitational on Thursday, April 20. Top-10 placers from that meet are as follows: Girls 100-meter dash:...
