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Baca County History Book Reprint Nears Final Proof — and Volume II Submissions Coming Soon The reprint of the original 1983 Baca County History Book is one step closer to completion. After sending off the first proof copy earlier this month, we’ve been carefully reviewing every page, making improvements to ensure the final product is…
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Baca County Historical Society Hosted by the Plainsman Herald Mission StatementThe Baca County Historical Society was reestablished to preserve and share the stories that define our community. Our mission is to safeguard the rich heritage of Baca County through the collection, documentation, and preservation of historical records, photographs, oral histories, and artifacts. By honoring the…
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By Kent Brooks Thinking again about the meaning of Memorial day this afternoon. So many have risked their lives so that we could live the lives we do. And before you tell me I posted this incorrectly. I do understand Memorial Day is a time to pay tribute to those who gave their lives for…
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Happy New Year one and all! I thought I would put together a note wishing you a happy 2023, reflect a little, and update you on what we are doing in our efforts to document Southeast Colorado History. After acquiring the Plainsman Herald we’ve published a significant amount of historical content, made the commitment to…
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“Nearly everything lives in a hole in the ground; the rattlesnakes, prairie dogs, owls, ground-squirrels, and even the people.” -Letter from Joy Coy Colorado, 1916 Pritchett, Colorado lies in the extreme Southeast part of Colorado. There is not a lot of activity there these days. There is a school, a bar, a hotel owned and…
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I thought it would be fun to start looking at various festivals and fairs held in Southeast Colorado/ Southwest Kansas/ Baca County through the years. Sam Konkel mentions an 1888 fair in Boston, Springfield, and Minneapolis, but there isn’t a whole lot of detail, so I am going to start with one of the earliest events;…
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