Articles from the November 24, 2021 edition
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Primary teachers to pilot new math program at Haxtun Schools following Christmas break
Two new members and an incumbent took oaths of office to join the Haxtun Board of Education during a Nov. 16 meeting last week. Incumbent Audree Edwards and newly-elected members Dean Michael and...
Annual Country Christmas event slated for Nov. 30
The countdown to Christmas is on and Santa will make his appearance in Haxtun very soon. The Haxtun Chamber of Commerce sponsored Country Christmas is slated for Tuesday, Nov. 30. The annual event promises opportunities for local shopping, visits...
Farm & Ranch succession and estate planning workshops to be held
Colorado State University’s Agricultural and Business Management Economist Jeff Tranel will be leading two workshops to help local agricultural producers learn how to work through the transfer of their farms and ranches to the next generation and beg...
Taxpayers in Haxtun District will see a maximum one mill increase in their property tax mills
Most Colorado taxpayers will see their property taxes increase beginning this December due to a legislative fix to a decades-long practice that incorrectly reduced local taxes for education based on what now has been determined to be a...
Haxtun FCCLA attends fall leadership conference
Members of the Haxtun Family Career and Community Leaders of America attended the Northeastern Plains District FCCLA Fall Conference in October. Members met at the Holyoke Event Center joining 10 other schools across Northeastern Colorado. After the...
Haxtun youngsters give instructions for cooking Thanksgiving favorites
Jakson Yockey, apple pie: First you get some apples, then you put them in a crust sometimes you add sugar, flour and then frosting. You put it in the oven at 260 for 15 minutes. That's it! Then you ea...
Fleming kindergartners share recipes for a delicious Thanksgiving feast
Fleming Kindergartners in Mrs. Cindy Johnson's classroom shared their favorite Thanksgiving recipes this holiday season: Grady, turkey: First you get a pot and stir the turkey. Then put it in the...
Under the Wire
Well, it soon will be upon us again. With covid, drought, high hay costs and low cattle prices, “What” you may ask, is about to hit us again? While not nearly as oppressive as the above list, thi...
Fearless Faith
Much of the work we undertake as individuals and businesses is to identify logical next steps in the work that we do, or at least be aware of them in order to make informed and helpful decisions....
Extension Spotlight
As fall begins, winter is not too far behind. Cattle producers are starting to decide how much hay will be needed to make it through the winter. Some basic calculations can be used to help determine an appropriate amount to have on hand. First...
Colorado Preps Weekly
For a two week period, the focus in the region is football, as that sport nears its end. The four smallest classifications played their semifinals last weekend, while the three largest classes are...
Times Past
13 Years Ago Dec. 9, 1936 The Future Farmers Club of Haxtun received singular honors from the state organization this month by being credited with the best idea of the month, as published in the...
Haxtun FFA oyster fry a hit
This year's annual FFA oyster fry was one for the books with a great turnout and even better food. The Haxtun oyster fry is a gesture of thanks to the community for all the support given to the local FFA chapter. Community support plays a huge role...
Bulldogs punch ticket to 8-man Championship with win over Holly
The Haxtun Bulldogs are perfect on the season and just one game away from the end goal ... a championship trophy. A 46-26 win at home over Holly Saturday afternoon punched the Bulldogs' ticket to the...
Local volleyball players participate in All-State game
SENIORS FROM Haxtun and Fleming recently chosen to participate in the Colorado Coaches of Girls Sports All-State volleyball games are pictured (l-r) Haxtun's Allie Thompson, Fleming's Zoey...
13th Judicial District Court judge finalists selected
The Thirteenth Judicial District Nominating Commission has nominated three candidates for a district court judgeship created by the retirement of the Honorable Michael K. Singer. The vacancy will occur on Jan. 1, 2022. Nominees David Bute, Brush,...
