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BY Raina Lucero, Editor and Chief Kiowa County Independent Tyler Gibson, Baca County Court Judge and owner of Baca Home Care Agency, has been named to the 2026 class of 40 Under 40 by the Southern Colorado Business Forum & Digest. The recognition is part of the publication’s relaunched 40 Under 40 Awards Breakfast, which…
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The following analysis is based on publicly reported documents, investigative journalism, and industry research cited below. The interpretations and technical analysis presented here reflect the author’s professional opinion based on publicly available reporting. “If regulators wouldn’t tolerate banks profiting from fraud, they shouldn’t tolerate it in tech.” — Sandeep Abraham, former Meta safety investigator, quoted…
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(Washington, D.C., February 17, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced proposed updates to federal line speed regulations in poultry and pork establishments operating under modern inspection systems. These updates reflect years of data and experience, and are designed to lower costs for American families, reduce outdated regulatory barriers for processors, and…
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The Springfield Herald Years – A Newspaper for the People A New Era for the Springfield Herald In July 1913, Sam Konkel took ownership of the Springfield Herald, marking the beginning of a transformative period for the only surviving newspaper in Baca County. For Konkel, this was more than just a business venture—it was a…
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Konkel’s Clever Wagon Fix: The 1910 Farm Hack That Went Viral In today’s world, viral content spreads through social media, but in 1910, the power of print media was just as effective—especially in agricultural communities that relied on newspapers for the latest farming tips. Sam Konkel, a frequent contributor to Missouri Valley Farmer, shared his…
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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…
