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Shots fired in Limon

(LIMON, COLO) - At approximately 1:00 p.m. today, May 2, 2025, officers of the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office and the Limon Police Department were conducting a narcotics investigation, when they …

Fire on the Plains training

An exciting weekend for Limon Fire to finish up the month of April! Fire on the Plains day 2 and 3 were filled with live fire training, extrication training, wild-land classes, mental health …

The Limon Correctional Facility offenders present "The Last Café at the End of the World"

By Catherine Thurston Last Saturday, offenders at the Limon Correctional Facility presented The Last Café at the End of the World in collaboration with Action Change Theater Ensemble and …

Town of Limon celebrates Arbor Day

The Town of Limon celebrated Arbor Day with the 4th grade classes from Limon Public Schools. Pictures are of two trees that were planted at Pershing Memorial Cemetery.

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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
Lincoln County Chatter
(This 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 …
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Wilson signs with William Jewell Lacrosse

Brayden Wilson to play lacrosse at William Jewell

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

Badgers at Burlington Invitational

Sydney Richardson

By Coach Bandy Photos by Colleen McCormick Writing this feels like deja vu.   The Badger track team traveled to Burlington for the annual invite and once again this year, the weather …

One week remains to qualify for State Track

Teghan Seymour

By Will Mallory This past Friday, May 2, was supposed to be a sunny, reasonably warm day without much wind in Burlington. However, a consistent north breeze made qualifying in the short sprints …

Busy golf week for Badgers and Panthers

By Stephanie Zwick JV photos by Teresa O'Dwyer To start the busy golf week Limon traveled to Colorado City on April 30 to take on the Hollydot golf course. Limon’s team placed 11th. …

Ryker Lockhart

Badgers compete well against three top ten teams

By Coach Rockwell Photos Jennifer Hoose On Tuesday, Limon welcomed #8 RPI ranked Las Animas Trojans to town.   Las Animas had a record of 13 wins and 2 losses on the season.   The …
The volleyball and track teams joined Gianna and Samara as they committed to Hastings College

Hastings College welcomes Humphrey twins

Gianna and Samara Humphrey are going to Hastings College for volleyball and track. Samara will study Psychology and Gianna is going to study Occupational Therapy.
Liam Yoder waits for the sign

Badgers Baseball Lose First Home Game Since 2019

By Coach Rockwell Photos by Kirsten Tacha As with any amazing feat, you don’t cry because it’s over, you smile because it happened!   The Limon Badgers baseball team have …
Braelyn Malcom

Coronado Cougar Classic

By Coach Bandy Photos by Teresa O'Dwyer and Colleen McCormick The Badger track team traveled to Colorado Springs for the Cougar Classic hosted by Coronado High School.  With …

Adaptability Rules Pirate Track in April

By Will Mallory Spring weather, as is usual in Colorado, has been up and down.   Unfortunately, a pattern of weekend storms has impacted the sport statewide.   Pirate Coaches Isom and …
Arriba-Flager Sophomore Kass Kindley gets the perfect speed on a putt
Golfers face wet weather
By Stephanie Zwick Photos by Teresa O'Dwyer and courtesy of Flagler Forward On April 24 the Arriba-Flagler Panthers and the Limon Badgers faced mother nature head on as she provided some …
Kinslee Reystead
Wintry Golf…..though it is Spring
Despite the cold temperatures and a bit of snow flurrying in the sky, Flagler and Limon went to work on the Yuma golf course on Friday April 18. Limon took the full team which placed 8th.   …
Ryker Lockhart
Burlington Defeats Limon In Baseball
By Coach Rockwell Photos by Jennifer Hoose On Tuesday, the Badgers drove to Burlington to take on the Cougars in a baseball match up.   The Cougars defeated the Badgers by a score of …
Macie Witt, Gianna Humphrey, Samara Humphrey and Sophie McCormick

Limon attends Platte Valley Bronco Stampede

By Coach Bandy Photos Carla Stone The Badger tracksters went to Kersey Colorado on Saturday April 19th to compete in the Bronco Stampede.   The weather wasn't great, but there was also …

Limon girls track sets new record

By Coach Bandy Photos by Colleen McCormick Warren Mitchell 61st Invitational On Saturday April 5th, the Badger track team hosted a chilly but mostly productive track meet.   …
Teghan Seymour

Personal records and record highs at Byers for Pirate Track

By Will Mallory On a day that many in eastern Colorado will remember for the earliest 86 degree high temperature on record in Denver, athletes were setting their own individual records at the …
Brooks Scherrer steals 2nd

Sunshine, BBQ, & Baseball~Badgers extend winning streak to ten

By Coach Rockwell Photos by Kirsten Tacha The Badger Baseball team defeated the Colorado Springs Christian School Lions 10-0 at Smith field in Limon this past Tuesday.  Brody …
Your Community

60 YEARS

Join us for an Anniversary Party! Robert and Jeannie Wasson celebrate 60 years Saturday May 17, 2025 from 1 to 4 p.m. Hugo Community Center 514 2nd Ave in Hugo

Scrub the Hub

The Scrub a Hub Hub community clean up day is shaping up to be another successful time to show our community pride and continue efforts to be a well-kept town. The day will begin at the Railroad …

NEWS BRIEFS

FISH FRY The Knights of Columbus would like to invite the entire community to our final fish fry on Friday, April 11 from 5:30~6:30 p.m. at the Our Lady of Victory hall at 1256 4th Street in …
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 …

FISH FRY

The Knights of Columbus would like to invite the entire community to a Fish Fry on Friday March 14 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Victory Hall at 1256 4th Street in …
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.

Mattress Sale Fundraiser

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 …

Julie Coonts named Chuck Stone Citizen of the Year

At the Limon Chamber of Commerce annual meeting held January 26, 2025, this is what Dave Stone said in his nomination of Julie Coonts:   Julie has been one of the finest examples of a true …

Beef Box winners

The Lincoln County Cattlewomen and Osborne's Supermarket are proud to announce the winners of the $75 Beef Box drawing.   Winners received a variety of roasts, hamburger, and steaks, as well as …
NEWS BRIEFS
BOARD MEETING The Board of Directors of the Republican River Water Conservation District (RRWCD) will hold a special board meeting in the conference meeting room of the Wray Elks Lodge #2409, …
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 719-743-2272, Hub Citv Senior Center at 719-775-2721, Phyllis …
CLASSIFIEDS
Hi, I’m Tim Rogers. I’m a Limon native who has always had an interest in firefighting. I served as a volunteer firefighter for 18 years, from 2003 to 2021. I was the last of the Town of …
NEWS BRIEFS
TOWN OF LIMON WORKSHOP May 1, 2025 6:00 P.M.   TOWN OF LIMON      AGENDA May 1, 2025 7:00 P.M. Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance …
NEWS BRIEFS
KINDERGARTEN  ROUND-UP If your child will turn five years old on or before August 1st, they are eligible to attend Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year.   Limon Elementary …
Weekly Features

Remember When

60 Years Ago~May 12, 1965 Cynthia Ann Bragg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bragg of Limon has been awarded the senior   Sigma Alpha Iota award and also honorable mention certificates from …

Karval News

MAY events: 12 – Friendship Circle 13 – Alliance meeting 14– Willing Workers        School   concert – Pulled pork dinner at 5:30. …

Lincoln County Economic Development

Presently the press and almost every news outlet seems obsessed with the economy.   Driven by new tariff policy and shifting numbers every month on inflation, the news certainly provides a …

Yesteryear

60 Years Ago~May 6, 1965 Tommy Lee Dotter of Genoa has received an appointment to the U. S. Military Academy at West Point.   Dotter was appointed by Representative J. Edgar Chenoweth. …

Take Five

Foot Rub My older sister, Mildred was a "class act" and was the "real deal". I loved her to pieces. She spent her final years in a neat little assisted living facility in Hugo, Colorado, …

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I've got three new crappie rods/reels for this Spring that needed spooled up. Notice how I stick a pencil in the spool so I can reel line off of it.

Outdoors

           LINING THINGS OUT OK, I’m the biggest violator of todays topic-religiously replacing fishing line. When you talk to fishermen about replacing their …

Always room for tomatoes

By Melinda Myers Nothing beats the flavor of fresh-from-the-garden tomatoes. Keep them close at hand by growing one or more in containers on your patio, balcony, or front steps. Any tomato …

Public lands are a national treasure and must not be sold

By Tracy Stone-Manning Public lands are one of our country’s great equalizers. It doesn’t matter how much money you have—a billionaire and a bus driver both get the same access …

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Opinion
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, …
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
The problems with Proposition 127, Prohibit Hunting of   Mountain Lion, Bobcat and Lynx Initiative Colorado Hunting and Fishing brings in approximately 3.25 billion a year.   Some of …
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
In keeping with the theme of last week's Homecoming, in what universe is the American Legion not at the head of the parade? (Editor's note:   We apologize for the delay in publishing this …
Lincoln County Chatter (this 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)
It would seem there may be a problem with the Karval Cemetery District.   Some folks say they performed contract work that was supposed to be paid over a month ago and they haven't seen the …
Voter Voices from the Colorado News Collaborative
We are entering the downhill run of the 2024 election. Everything is moving fast. But not so fast that we don’t have time to tell you what we have been doing and will be doing with your …
Captured wolf dies, pack relocated
CPW broke its silence after announcing two weeks ago that it would capture the Copper Creek pack in a blow to the state’s reintroduction plan. State wildlife managers captured a wolf pack …
40 years of living with wolves
Biologist Diane K. Boyd has had a front-row seat to 40 years of wolf recovery in the West, but her new memoir reveals that entanglements with humans in Montana were often tougher than dealing with …
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 …

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Obituaries
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SHIRLEY MAY STERLING MCKEEVER
October 07, 1922 ~ April 09, 2025 Mom died of old age. She lived an   amazing 102 years 6 months and 2 days. Her body parts just quit   working.  Shirley was born on October …
ROSE MARIE HENRY
On April 30, 2025 Rose Marie Henry, 87, of Genoa, Colorado, graduated into her heavenly home to at last see her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, her friend and earthly husband, Donald Henry, and …
RONALD DEAN BEVANS
Ronald Dean Bevans was born April 30, 1936, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Wayne E. and Erma G. (Sams) Bevans. He passed away on April 24, 2025, just before his 89th birthday at a senior living …
Shirley May Sterling McKeever
Shirley May Sterling McKeever October 07, 1922 ~ April 09, 2025 Mom died of old age. She lived an amazing 102 years 6 months and 2 days. Her body parts just quit working. Shirley was born …
MARGIE JEAN FARLEY
Margie Jean (Lintz) Farley (January 31, 1940 - April 15, 2025) was the oldest of 5 children born to Raymond and Ruth Lintz of Tecumseh Nebraska. Her mother was unable to get to town due to a bad …

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