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HHD activates EOC in response to COVID spread
Haxtun Hospital District has activated their emergency operations center amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time, there are no known cases of COVID-19, or coronavirus, in Phillips County, but over...
Pursuit damages three Phillips Co. Sheriff patrol cars
On Sunday, March 22, at approximately 12:01 p.m. the Phillips County Sheriff's Office was advised of an active pursuit of a stolen Subaru SUV in Logan County. The vehicle was reported on Highway 6... Full story
Fleming Town Council asks residents to limit traffic at Town Hall
The Fleming Town Council met for its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 17 at the Town Hall in Fleming. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Sue Einspahr at 6 p.m. The following council members were present: Stefan Betley, DeeAnn Christoph...
Interest waived on property tax payments
In light of changes due to the threat of COVID-19 for many Coloradoans, the Phillips County Commissioners have acted to waive interest for taxpayers on payments due by April 30. A release from Pam Jensen, Phillips County Administrator says, “With...
Personal Property Declaration Schedules due
The Phillips County Assessor would like to remind all persons owning, possessing or controlling taxable personal property with a total actual value greater than $7,700 (per owner, per county) on Jan. 1, are required to report the personal property...
Colorado's revenue forecasts uncertain; culprits - oil & COVID
While the General Assembly paused the session for two weeks, due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, lawmakers are still working behind the scenes. That includes the budget writers of the Joint Budget Committee, which on March 16 got some bad news...
HPD asks for public's help in locating auto theft suspect
On Feb. 22, the Haxtun Police Department responded to a report of a stolen vehicle. A 2008 grey Expedition with temporary tags was reported stolen from a residence in Haxtun. It was last seen around...
Rosenbalm faces 5 charges
On March 22, the Haxtun Police Department with assistance from the Phillips County Sheriff's Office, arrested Steven Rosenbalm, 31, Fort Morgan, after he agreed to meet an underage, 14-year-old...
Pandemic results in cancellations and closures
As news of the COVID-19 pandemic spreads, local schools, event organizers, churches and medical facilities plan and prepare. Late Monday night, March 16, Melissa Memorial Hospital in Holyoke announced...
Stewart hired to fill 4-H agent shoes at CSU Extension
Jessie Stewart fills a new role as Phillips County 4-H Agent with Colorado State University Extension. Stewart, who lives in Haxtun, started her new position on March 6, one that was left open in...
Haxtun's Kyle McConnell earns top honors in National Corn Yield contest
The American Farmer has long been viewed, and rightfully so, as the backbone of our nation's economy and leading provider of the breadbasket for the world. As they strive to meet the growing demand fo...
Chambers host food drive
Together, the Haxtun and Holyoke chambers of commerce are teaming up to help food banks in Phillips County. The local chambers are partnering to help with efforts to restock the four Phillips County Food Banks, one of which includes the Haxtun... Full story
Colorado General Assembly shuts down amid COVID-19 outbreak
The Colorado General Assembly, after a wild week of news conferences and concerns over the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, aka COVID-19, has closed its doors for the next two weeks to protect public health. Lawmakers are tentatively scheduled to...
Regional victors!
THE FLEMING LADY Wildcats emerged as victors following a hard-fought Regional Tournament contest against the Lone Star Lady Longhorns in Englewood on Saturday. The win allow the Lady Wildcats to...
Haxtun Town Council hears from Concrete Specialties about main street concrete damage
A lengthy discussion on the damage to Haxtun’s main street took up almost the first hour of a March 2 Haxtun Town Council meeting last week. The majority of the damage, in the 100 block of South Colorado Avenue, seems to be from expansion...
Haxtun Hospital District focusing on preparing for COVID-19
Haxtun Hospital District is closely monitoring the developing situation regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Colorado and is taking steps to ensure the hospital and community are prepared for the...
Legislature works on trailer park laws
In the coming week, House lawmakers are expected to debate and vote on the second of two bills that would add protections for homeowners in mobile home parks across Colorado. The first, House Bill 1201 allows mobile homeowners 90 days to purchase a...
Tamara Durbin hired as Northeast Colorado BOCES Executive Director
Northeast Colorado Board of Cooperative Educational Services recently announced that Tamara Durbin has been hired as Executive Director. Durbin has been the Director of Special Education for...
Auction at ECU
ANN RAFERT, resident at the Haxtun Hospital Extended Care Unit wears a scarf she bid on during an auction on Thursday, Feb. 27. Various items of the auction included clothing, jewelry, games and...
District 5 Champions!
THE HAXTUN BULLDOGS defeated Stratton/Liberty on Saturday night to clinch the District 5 Championship title. The Bulldogs defeated Otis, Flagler/Hi-Plains and then Stratton/Liberty throughout the...
Haxtun-Fleming Herald 's new website goes live
Online presence of The Haxtun-Fleming Herald has a new look! The Herald launched an all new website last week, allowing readers to subscribe and have access to both print and online editions. The...
Frenchman BOE approves Arizona trip for senior class
Fleming seniors will be on their way to Arizona next month for their final class trip. The Frenchman Board of Education approved their class trip during a meeting in mid-February. According to information from Superintendent Steve McCracken, 10 of...
Annual Chuckwagon set for March 21
Saturday, March 21 marks the 47th annual Haxtun Lions Club Chuckwagon Dinner and Show featuring Orion and Stacey Potter, a dynamic duo performing covers of multiple genres. The event, which kicks off at 5:30 p.m. includes dinner and the live show at...
Berean Bible Church switches to video format
The Haxtun Berean Bible Church has begun a new and innovative model for their Sunday morning church service. Instead of hiring a full-time pastor, HBBC has partnered with New Hope Church in Ogallala, Neb. “This is a model that many rural churches...
Sens. Sonnenberg and Donovan asked to reduce cost of SB135
The long-awaited solution to the State’s troubled conservation easement program is itself in trouble, after concerns over its cost nearly derailed the bill on Feb. 27. Senate Bill 135, sponsored by Senators Jerry Sonnenberg, R-Sterling and Kerry...
