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Sam Konkel’s 1929 campaign to bring government closer—and avoid another county-seat war In early 1929, southeast Colorado revisited an old frontier argument: county government was too far away. Residents on the far east end of Las Animas County faced trips of “100 miles or more” to reach Trinidad. The cure, local boosters said, was bold—create…
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NOTE: A couple years ago, I released Letters, Stories and Incidents on the Santa Fe Trail : The Bent’s Fort Years. Recently, someone asked me if the book was any good. My answer? Oh yes. It has the best discussion of the “innumerable” buffalo herds of the American West you’ll find anywhere outside the writings…
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“It’s hard to be brave,” said Piglet, “when you’re only a Very Small Animal.”“It is because you are a very small animal that you will be Useful in the adventure before us,” said Rabbit.Piglet was so excited at the idea of being Useful that he forgot to be frightened.” — A.A. Milne You want to…
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In 2014, I came across a fascinating series of 64 articles published in 1918 and 1919 in the Springfield Democrat Herald. The author, editor, and publisher of the series, Sam Konkel—known locally as “The Writer”—was more than a mere chronicler of events. He had been there, living and working as the editor of one of…
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By Kent Brooks and Steve Doner The Dust Bowl of the 1930s, one of the most devastating environmental disasters in American history, ravaged the Great Plains, turning fertile farmlands into barren deserts. As massive dust storms swept across the region, they not only destroyed crops and livelihoods but also triggered severe public health crises. Among…
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The Springfield Police Department wants to take a moment to clear up a common misconception: when you see our patrol vehicles parked at the office, we’re not inside kicking back with coffee and doughnuts. (Okay, maybe there’s coffee, but trust us, there’s not much time to enjoy it!) In big-city departments, officers are divided into…
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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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For outdoor enthusiasts in Baca County, the upcoming International Sportsmen’s Expo (ISE) in Denver offers a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the latest trends, products, and experiences in outdoor recreation. Sponsored by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), the event runs from January 9–12, 2025, and promises to transform two sprawling convention halls into a…
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Dear Readers, The January 1, 2025 print edition of the Plainsman Herald wasn’t supposed be… We called it quits and the Dec 25, 2024 issue below was supposed to be our last, but you our readers wouldn’t let it die. Instead, you’ve made headlines across the nation, and for good reason. In a time when…
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