Ah … politics! If you’re a responsible American, as I often pretend to be, you’ll have watched and read and listened to as much hogwash on every side of every question ad nauseum, …

DECEMBER events:  13 – Friendship Circle 18 – School Christmas concert – see info below 19– Food pantry   -   Senior box pickup We …

JOKES BY EVIE   What kind of ball doesn't bounce? A snowball What do snowmen eat for breakfast? Frosted flakes. What do you call a snowman's dog? A slush …

What band does the Grinch Hate most?  The Who Where does the Grinch keep his money?  In a Snow Bank How fast does the Grinch's sled go? Max speed

60 Years Ago~Dec. 10, 1964 The Denver Post named its choices for the 1964 all-state high school football teams.   Four Hugo boys were named to the 1st team of the 8-man team.   They …

DUCK HUNTING I had a low-key Thanksgiving Day planned…. and then Jim left me a message about duck hunting early Thursday morning. I nonchalantly told Katy it may be relaxing for her if I …

I am sure you are familiar with the adage, "When one door closes, another opens."  I wrote here recently about the cancellation of a planned Love's Travel Stop in east Limon.   It was …

60 Years Ago~Dec. 3, 1964 Neil Taylor was the Champion Sheep Showman at the recent Little National Western Livestock and Horse Show at Colorado State University.   The trophy was presented …

2025 CHRISTMAS LIST FOR THE OUTDOORSMAN Bass Pro Shop used to have me write five Christmas List articles yearly which brings up, it’s time to start Christmas shopping. Maybe …

I'm not sure how long they've been gone but what happened to the benches that were outside the public restrooms across from the railroad park in Limon?    Is there a problem with …

How to Get Rid of Brain Fog By Adam Sinicki   Brain fog is one of those troubling things that lots of us suffer with but that is difficult to really identify or put your finger on. …

I had a recent conversation with a visiting financial professional regarding housing in Lincoln County.   The question was posed regarding if there are actually sufficient jobs and industry …

60 Years Ago~Nov. 26, 1964 Hugo's undefeated Pirates grabbed the State Class "A" 8-man State Championship, beating the Fleming Wildcats 20-6 on Saturday.   Coach Harold Kravig said, "this …

OSSO BUCO   I’m doing a series of big game cooking articles. Now for a unique one. I met Chris Lalik years ago when he worked at Puma Knives. Every year he’d tell me how great …

There is a payoff, Doc told us, for getting the aches and pains of old age. Doc should know. We have it on good authority that he is actually older than a flat, brown rock. "Sure," said Doc, in …

By Khristine Singh, PharmD Candidate 2025 CU Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences As the holiday season approaches, many people find themselves surrounded by festive foods, …

So, has everyone recovered from "snowmaggedon?"   That was truly a remarkable storm, to say the least.  Growing up in Lincoln County, I can recall many winter storms that produced 5 …

By Catherine Thurston Who knew when we featured Tom Claycomb and his first article for the Limon Leader back in December of 2005 that almost 20 years later we would celebrate his 1000th article …

60 Years Ago~Nov. 19. 1964 Hugo's Pirates won their place in the state finals of Class "A" 8-man football playoffs by defeating a fired up Monument Ranger team in a down to the wire thriller. …

Recently, we have been involved on two local fronts that are initiatives with Colorado Main Street, one in Hugo and one in Limon. I have written many times here about the benefits and great …