Articles from the September 21, 2022 edition
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Homecoming at HHS
HAXTUN HIGH SCHOOL seniors included in the 2022 Homecoming court are pictured (l-r), Kyle Fryrear and Destanie Engle, Maclin Tempel and Grace Gibson, and Michael Gerk and Aliyah Engle. King and queen...
101st annual Corn Festival set for this Saturday Event promises something fun for everyone
The annual Haxtun Corn Festival is slated for the last Saturday in September in downtown Haxtun. This year’s event will take place on Sept. 24 and honor Grand Marshal Fran Gilliland who celebrated her 101st birthday on Sept. 8, just two weeks b...
By NCOA Aging Mastery Program - empowering adults aged 55-plus
Colorado State University Extension for the Golden Plains Area (Phillips, Yuma, Washington, Kit Carson, Morgan and Logan counites) is pleased to announce that we will be offering a bi-weekly health and wellness package to residents 55 and over. The...
Forestry conference to be held in Otis
Eastern Colorado community forestry conference is set to be hosted by Colorado State University Extension and the Colorado Forest Service on Saturday, Oct. 1 in Otis at the Ambulance Barn from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donna Davis, Community Forestry Program...
NRS achieves leasing milestone for two wind projects in NE Colo.
National Renewable Solutions, a Minnesota based renewable energy developer, has recently surpassed a critical mass of acreage under lease for land planned to site two separate wind projects in...
Collectors' Day
THE FLEMING Library Association plans to host their annual Collectors Day on Friday, Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fleming School/Community Library. Pictured above, Zeb Lambert showcases his...
Under the Wire
Fall is a wonderful time of the year. Trees turn wonderful colors, night begin to become longer and cooler, days are shortened a few seconds every day and best of all the frosts that accompany fall...
Fearless Faith
There are lots of ways to hide behind faith when it suits our purpose. The reasons are varied and broad, but the bottom line is that whipping out the Christian label sometimes becomes a way to...
Capitol Review
My late father often reprimanded my loquacious tendencies by quoting Proverbs 10:19: “In the multitude of words, sin is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is wise.” The passing of Queen Elizabeth II reminds me of that wisdom because her 70...
Times Past
13 Years Ago Sept. 22, 1937 The first pension checks authorized under the new $45-a-month pension law were received at Haxtun Tuesday. The checks were mailed from Holyoke by Dana Archbold, county...
Smoothie workshop set for Sept. 30; nutrients needed as we age
As the years go by, our diets can go by the wayside. For adults 50-plus, eating and drinking become more about keeping our systems running optimally by finding the right balance of adequate nutrients and calories to stay healthy. Proper nutrition...
Haxtun notches 50-6 win over Mancos to remain on top after week 3
For the second time in just 10 months, the Haxtun Bulldogs took a commanding win over the Mancos Bluejays in a highly anticipated rematch of the State Championship match up from last November. The...
Lady Bulldogs go 2-1 in weekend tournament in Brush on Saturday
In a three match day of play in tournament action on Saturday, the Haxtun Lady Bulldogs came out 2-1 with wins of over Wellington and Weldon Valley and a loss to Prairie. The weekend’s action leaves the local volleyball team 6-7 overall as the L...
Lady Wildcats add sweeps number 6 & 7
A pair of wins - both sweeps - over the past week puts the Fleming Lady Wildcats at 9-2 on the season. The squad continues to hold a top spot in Colorado High School Activities Association's 1A...
Hiatus to end at Haxtun's homecoming
KOLTEN HOUSER, Fleming #35, keeps his footing as Idalia Wolf defenders try to take him down. The Wildcats have been on a two-week hiatus following game cancellations. They are scheduled to return to...
