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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
I probably did a better job of keeping everyone up to date on the progress of the Old Boston book in 2018 and I thought the Big Bill Thompson book would come together sooner, but I will say it is close. We have merged the Plainsman Herald website and the Baca County History web sites.…
Fire restrictions remain in effect on San Carlos Ranger District PUEBLO, Colo., May 8, 2023 – Effective May 4, at 12:01 a.m., Stage 1 fire restrictions on the Pikes Peak, South Park, Comanche, and Cimarron Ranger Districts have been terminated. This termination applies to public land managed by the U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 fire…
(Supporting Hometown Opportunities & Projects) Drop in anytime from 1:30 PM – 6 PM Everyone is welcome! WHERE: Community Resource Center, 1260 Main St., Springfield, CO 81073 Learn more about USDA Rural Development programs, including grants and loans for: Find more information on USDA Rural Development at rd.usda.gov/co. Sponsored by: The Springfield Board of Trustees and Baca County Economic…
Remains Found in 1988 Identified Earlier this evening the Baca County Sheriff’s Office and Coroner’s Office issued a joint press release that remains found Southwest of Springfield have been identified. In June of 1988, a local farmer reported to the Baca County Sheriff’s Office that he had found what he believed to be human remains…
The Herald spoke this morning with both Shane and Tori Hawks of Stampede Power Line Services of Wiley. Stampede is extending the “neighbor helping neighbor” idea all the way across the country this week. Tori tells us: In anticipation of damage to be caused by Hurricane Ian, Stampede sent a convoy consisting of 8 men,…
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