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SPRINGFIELD — Baca County officials are pushing back after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently listed the county as a “sanctuary jurisdiction” in a federal report aimed at identifying localities perceived to be limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The designation, released as part of a broader DHS policy under Executive Order 14287,…
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While living in Southwest Oklahoma, we came across a story that never let go of me. We read the available books to our kids and shared with them this remarkable story and now it is time to share what I have compiled with you. Two boys. Ages 9 and 6. Riding alone from Oklahoma to…
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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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March 24, 2025 — 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, raising serious concerns about the future of the genetic data of over 14 million users. As the company begins a court-supervised sale of its assets, customers and privacy advocates alike are asking what happens next to some of the most personal information a company…
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The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) is required to document the prevailing wage and practices each year for a particular segment of the Colorado agriculture sector and report these back to the US Department of Labor. For the 2025 survey, CDLE is collaborating with Colorado State University Extension (CSUE) to develop and deliver…
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Across the United States, the shortage of large animal veterinarians is reaching critical levels, threatening livestock health, food security, and the stability of rural economies. Research indicates that the number of veterinarians specializing in livestock has decreased by 90% since World War II, now comprising less than 2% of the total veterinary workforce. The U.S.…
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LAS ANIMAS COUNTY, CO – During the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association 2025 Mid-Winter Conference in January, The Plainsman Herald sat down with Steve Wooten of Beatty Canyon Ranch in Southeast Colorado and Libby Bigler, Colorado Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Coordinator at Colorado State University. Their conversation highlighted the deep commitment of both Colorado State University and…
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