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Sallie Clark Appointed as State Director, Colorado Rural Development Sallie Clark serves as the State Director for Rural Development in Colorado. Most recently, Sallie served as the Senior Advisor for Government & Military Engagement in the Mayor’s Office of Community Affairs at the City of Colorado Springs, overseeing public policy, military engagement and the Sister…
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EATON, CO—The Office of Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) has officially opened the application process for Class of 2030 nominations to a U.S. Service Academy. “Last year I had the privilege of nominating 12 of the Third District’s best and brightest to the U.S. Service Academies,” stated Congresswoman Boebert. “These patriotic young men and women who care deeply about the future…
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Schools across Baca County are preparing to celebrate the Class of 2025 with upcoming graduation ceremonies. Pritchett will hold its ceremony on May 17 at 10:00 a.m. Vilas and Campo will celebrate on May 18, with Vilas at 2:00 p.m. and Campo at 5:00 p.m. Springfield’s ceremony is scheduled for May 24 at 10:30 a.m.,…
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Introducing Sam Konkel – Pioneer Journalist of the High Plains A Life in Print: Who Was Sam Konkel? Few figures have captured the early history of southeastern Colorado with the depth, wit, and detail of Sam Konkel. A newspaper editor, historian, and passionate advocate for the settlement of Baca County, Konkel’s writings provide a rare…
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The possibility of a dam on Two Buttes Creek had been discussed as early as the 1880’s by early settlers in the area, but it was after the turn of the century before anyone attempted to develop the idea. Dr. W. D. Purse of Rocky Ford, Colo. visited the area and made some preliminary surveys…
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I just realized today that I have been working on this project for 7 years. However, I think I can finally see the end of this project. Here is the newest update on The Man with Two Reputations: In the annals of the American West, some stories endure, captivating new audiences with every retelling. Such…
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The story of Old Boston, Colorado, is one of ambition, boom, and eventual bust, encapsulated in one of the few surviving photographs of the town. This image, showcasing the main street in its heyday, serves as a testament to a once-thriving settlement that briefly became a beacon of hope during the late 19th-century land rush.…