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Castle Rock man found guilty of sexual assault on multiple children

Castle Rock, CO - January 29th, 2025.   A Douglas County jury found Eugene Howard Glimpse (DOB 8/14/69) guilty of three counts of sexual assault on a child. The charges also include enticement, …
Gracie Franey 
“Create and Test a Gel Mask”

Genoa-Hugo/Karval middle school Science Fair 2025

Honorable Mention Kellan Leckenby “Balloon Cars” Garrett Leckenby “Balloon Cars” Brooklyn Fox “Where Does All the Heat in a Cold Pack Go” Isaac …
Karval was crowned the Champion of Region 4 after a sudden death playoff round vs. Granada.  Karval will automatically qualify for the State Knowledge Bowl in March. l-r Dot Veatch, Isaiah Yoder, Clayton Nelson, Team Captain Levi Yoder, and Peyton Smith.

The Region 4 Knowledge Bowl

The Region 4 Knowledge Bowl competition occurred in Eads on Monday, February 3, 2025.   This is the state qualifier meet that teams have been working toward.

Pat White and Linda Orrell sworn in for new terms on Lincoln Health Hospital Board of Trustees

LIMON, CO – January 23, 2025 – The Board of Trustees of Lincoln Health Hospital held its regular meeting in the Limon BOCES Boardroom, where Pat White and Linda Orrell were sworn in for …

The Aussie Rancher

By Jemma Hocking Ranching is so different in many parts of Australia, let alone many parts of the world. Our Ranch is called Tigerlilli Pastoral and is in South West, Victoria, Australia. …

RRWCD to hold quarterly board meeting in Burlington

The Board of Directors of the Republican River Water Conservation District (RRWCD) will hold their quarterly board meeting in the conference meeting room in the Burlington Community and Education …

Independence Center Awarding $75K in Grants to Support Accessibility for People with Disabilities

The Independence Center Accepting Grant Applications - $75,000 to be awarded for independence-promoting projects improving access for people with disabilities

Karval Erosion Control Workshop huge success

The Wineinger-Davis Ranch hosted an erosion control workshop.
Schools and Sports

Lady Pirates stunning display of teamwork

Article and photos by Will Mallory The Lady Pirates hosted the top three Fleming Wildcats in a rescheduled game this past Tuesday, January 28.  Statistically, it did not seem the …
Logan Haflich

Wrestlers place 2nd in Crowley County

By Coach Bandy The Badger wrestlers traveled to Ordway for the Ed Rusher Charger invitational.   The Badger grapplers wrestled fairly well and placed several wrestlers.  Our goal …
Macael Berry

Badger boys find their footing

By Stephanie Zwick The Badgers knew that hosting the Simla Cubs on Tuesday January 28 would prove to be a tough match up. The Badgers had a rough start to the game as they only scored 4 …
Macie Witt

Lady Badgers win in final seconds

By Stephanie Zwick The Lady Badgers started their week off playing the Simla Cubs on Tuesday January 28.   The Lady Badgers’ tough defense was no match for the relentless number of …
Eddy Franey

Pirates Searching for Second Win, and Get It!

Article and photos by Will Mallory The one-win Pirates hosted another struggling squad in the Fleming Wildcats this past Tuesday, January 28.  As points have been a rarity this …

ARRIBA FLAGLER

Feb 7 9:00 a.m. JH KB Team to Campo MS Knowledge Bowl Meet 3:00 p.m. Basketball AWAY vs. Hi-Plains Feb 8 9:00 a.m. Pee Wee Basketball 1st - 4th Girls & Boys Practice …

GENOA HUGO

Feb 6 Parent Teacher Conference HS Basketball vs. Stratton Feb 7 FFA District 10 leadership Development Event Competition High School Basketball- JV Boys Only vs Agate …

Karval

Feb 6 HS BB @ Hugo vs Stratton P/T Conferences Feb 7 FFA District Contest @ Hugo 6:30 p.m. Junior Class Valentine's Dance Feb 8 2:00 p.m. HS BB @ Kiowa …

LIMON

Feb 6 MSBB Girls @ Brush 4 pm C-B-A P/T Conferences 4:30 - 8 p.m. Wrestling Rm . Pee Wee Prac. 6:15 p..m. Feb 7 FFA Event @ Genoa- Hugo Dist. X Quiz Bowl, Parli Pro, …

LIMON

Jan 30 Act. Bldg. - 7Mindsets 8 a.m. MSBB Girls @ Burlington 4:30 p.m. C-B-A Wrestling Rm - Pee Wee Prac. 6:15 p.m. WMC - HS STUCO Movie Night 7:30 p.m. (set up 7 pm) Jan 31 …

GENOA HUGO

Jan 30 Basketball @ Bethune 4 p.m. JV-V Feb 1 Basketball vs. Hanover 1 p.m. Feb 3 HS Knowledge Bowl at Eads 3rd District Accountability Meeting Feb 4 MS …

Your Community
Go-Getters 4-H Club Hosting 7th Annual Mattress Sale Fundraiser! Are you looking to replace a bed in your home?   Now is the time. The Go-Getters 4H Club is excited to announce they …
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The Outback Express is a public transit service provided through the East Central Council of Local   Governments. It is open and available to all residents of Lincoln County.  For …
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Fundamentals of Feeding the Gestating Cow - Troy Walz, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension
Troy Walz has been a faculty member with the University of Nebraska since 1998.  His focus area is Beef Systems.  A few of the programs he works with are the Nebraska Ranch Practicum, UNL Beef Basics Homestudy courses, Fundamentals of Feeding the Cow webinar series, and has been the editor of UNL BeefWatch e-newsletter for ten years.  Troy grew up on a ranch in the Sandhills of Nebraska, where he is still involved in the operation.
Join us in Hugo for the upcoming producer education symposium featuring experts on cattle markets, nutrition, long-range weather forecasts and an update from the State Veterinarian's office!   …
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Are you interested in being an MVEA Board of Directors candidate? A candidate must be an MVEA member and reside in the district where there is a vacancy. Visit MVEA's Annual Meeting web page at …
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January 26, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. 23001 County Road 201 Everyone Welcome! RSVP to info@limonchamber.us 719-775-9418
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CHURCH DIRECTORY

Our Lady of Victory- Limon St. Anthony of Padua- Hugo St. Mary’s- Flagler Father Paul Williams Holy Mass: Saturday~Flagler   3 p.m. Saturday~Limon 5 …

NEWS BRIEFS

HIGH PLAINS ANIMAL FUND High Plains Animal Fund for Lincoln County needs donations to help pay vet services for people who can't afford the services.   Please send donations to:  …

Project Smile Meals for Arriba, Hugo and Limon

Project Smile Meals   for Arriba, Hugo and Limon Notice: There is a 24-hour reservation policy at the meal sites and senior centers. To make a reservation please call the Hugo Kitchen at …
By Stephanie Zwick Limon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday January 15 in their make-up game from the week before, as the team picked up their third straight loss. They …
Article and photos by Will Mallory The single-win Pirates hosted the highly ranked 2A squad from Byers this past Friday, January 17.  Once again, the Genoa-Hugo-Karval Pirates' …
Article and photos by Will Mallory After a triumphant return to competitive action after the holiday season, the Lady Pirates faced off against a tough 2A squad this past Friday evening on …
By Stephanie Zwick On January 15, the Limon Badgers faced the Calhan Bulldogs in a rescheduled game from the previous week, delivering a dominant performance from start to finish. Though the …
Weekly Features

Karval News

FEBRUARY events: 10 – Friendship Circle 11 – Alliance meeting 12– Willing Workers 20 - Food pantry Community meal at community building, 11:00 am to 1:00 …

Lincoln County Economic Development

If you are like me, have you noticed how saturated the news is with all the changes being made on the national political scene since the Presidential inauguration?   The ongoing debates and …

Remember When

60 Years Ago~Feb. 22, 1965 Taking three championships and qualifying four for the state championship tournament at Aurora, the Badgers won the District 1 wrestling tournament held at Eads by …

Yesteryear

60 Years Ago~Feb. 4, 1965 The Hugo Junior Chamber of Commerce elected its first slate of officers;   Bob Wardell, president;   Jim Mannis, internal vice president;   Donald …
Heather holding the new Otis Airgun Cleaning kit

Outdoors

  SHOW TIME!!! We are just wrapping up the Winter show season. If you’re not familiar, this is the slowest time of the year outdoors wise so all of the big shows are packed into a …

HOME COUNTRY

“This is ‘bout the best time of year,” said Steve, “to get out and do something fun, like go to a rodeo.” “Awful cold out there right now, Steve,” said …

The Short Grass Philosopher

Hello Friends, I hope you have been staying warm through the recent cold weather.   The weatherman says a polar vortex is to blame.   In other word the constant mass of cold air …

Yesteryear

60 Years Ago~Jan. 28, 1965 Ralph Barmington of Hugo has tendered his resignation as under sheriff of Lincoln County.   Barmington took the oath of office Jan. 8, 1963.   Prior to this …

Remember When

60 Years Ago~Feb. 4, 1965 A fire spread with lightning-like rapidity destroying the Kenneth Geoffroy home, eight miles south of Limon on Highway 71.   The fire was started when the fumes …

Karval News

JANUARY events: 31 – Annual Alliance Meeting Dinner of homemade roast beef meal followed by bingo and prizes.  FEBRUARY events:  10 – Friendship Circle 11 …
Last week I had the chance to sit in on the annual visitation and assessment by Colorado Main Street for the Downtown Limon organization.  Member communities that are in the Main Street …
STRIPER FISHING ON LAKE TEXOMA I recently had to run to Texas to conduct an Airgun seminar for Umarex, a Lever Action seminar for Henry and a Knife Sharpening seminar for Smith’s Consumer …
JANUARY events:  31 – Annual Alliance Meeting Dinner of homemade roast beef meal followed by bingo and prizes.  FEBRUARY events:  10 – Friendship Circle …
Our board of directors for economic development meet every month on the third Wednesday morning of the month.  It always is an enjoyable time for me, to check in with our directors, report …
60 Years Ago~Jan. 21, 1965 Neil Allen of Genoa attended the National Western Shorthorn Association Banquet as a guest.   Neil was presented a trophy given for showing the grand champion …
Opinion

Letters to the Editor

To the Editor, A meeting was held at the courthouse this past week and apparently the main topic of conversation was the Round House. I was unable to attend due to my declining hearing, …

Letters to the Editor

To the Editor, Colorado Democrats are wasting no time introducing the newest piece of legislation to restrict Coloradans rights to purchase firearms.  Senate bill 25-003 had its first …

Let’s scrap the stigma of mental illness

By Dave Marston Even though one in five Americans is estimated to suffer from mental health illness, talk about mental health in the rural West remains muted. I’d like to talk about it …

Lincoln County Chatter

(T his is a GOSSIP/QUESTIONS column and the views expressed or questions raised do not necessarily represent the views of the owners or employees of this newspaper) Some one really needs to …

Lincoln County Chatter

(T his is a GOSSIP column and the views expressed or questions raised do not necessarily represent the views of the owners or employees of this newspaper) What's the point of the gossip column? …

Lincoln County Chatter

I would like more information about why Love's backed out of building their gas station on the east end of Limon.   I heard it was because the KOA brought up concerns about all the truck traffic …

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear 4th District, There is no excuse for January 6, 2021 when Trump broke his oath of office to "... preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." Donald Trump took …

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

To the town of Limon and its residents: Congratulations to the town of Limon on the article in MaxPreps, an organization that keeps track of all sports of every high school in the nation.   …

Letter submission from Kenneth Orlin

Dear 4th District, There is no excuse for January 6, 2021 when Trump broke his oath of office to "... preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." Donald Trump took no actions …

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

To the Editor: Prop 131 will give us a chance to have a say, not only in our local representation, but also in the state-wide races. Vote yes on 131. Here in the ruby red part of Colorado, …
Classifieds
The Classifieds
Teller
TELLER First National Bank of Hugo-Limon is looking for someone to join our team as a teller.   This is a full time position Monday-Friday approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Position pays …
Land Survey
LAND SURVEY Do you need a land survey? Contact Randy Bloom at americaslandtenure@gmail.com
TRANSPORTATION AND MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR
TRANSPORTATION AND MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR Hi-Plains School District is seeking a Transportation and Maintenance Director. $60,000-$70,000 annually. Apply online at www.hp-patriots.com.
For Rent
FOR RENT Smokey Hills Living Experience in Hugo Colorado has units available for rent today! Must meet HUD requirements. For more information call Jessica Borns at 719-740-2263.
Class B CDL Hazmat Driver Needed
CLASS B   CDL  HAZMAT DRIVER . DJ Petroleum   is hiring a Class B   CDL Hazmat Driver.   Starting pay is $25.00 per hour, depending on experience.   Please …
Obituaries
GARY WITHINGTON
On February 7th, a cold and foggy day, A boy was born in Hugo, his name, Gary Ray. We took him to the farm, his home to be, there he met his big sister, Wendy Lee. They grew up …
MAYE GENE LEE
Maye Gene Lee died January 26, 2025, at the Lincoln County Community Center in Hugo, Colo. Just one week prior to her death, she turned 99 years old. She was born on January 18, 1926, in Dermott, …
SUSAN FEY (MORROW) LEACH
Susan Fey (Morrow) Leach was born in Chico CA on July 24 1945 to Wilma (Mize) Morrow and Loren Morrow. She and her older sister, Kay, spent their childhood living in Northern California small …
MARY ELLEN LARSON
December 20, 1933~January 24, 2025 Mary Ellen (Stensland) Larson was born in Drayton, ND. on December 20, 1933, youngest of 8 children to Anna (Berg) Stensland and Rev. Osmund Stensland. …
MICHAEL ERIC RICHARDSON
Michael Eric Richardson, Eric, age 55, left this world on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital in Burlington, CO. He was born November 3, 1969 in Burlington, CO. to William …
Calendar of events
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