“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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

60 Years Ago~Jan. 28, 1965 Miss Helen Mohan, Limon telephone operator was honored last week at a luncheon held at the Cozy Cafe in Limon.   The occasion was to observe her 35 years of …

VARMINT HUNTING Varmint hunting is a blast and right now is the primo season. A lot of coyotes are shot inadvertently. By that I mean you’re out hunting and see one but today I want to …

“I can’t stand winter,” said Herb Collins, who had dropped in at the Mule Barn’s philosophy counter for a quick cup. “There’s nothing to do.” “Get …

It’s Tuesday afternoon at two, which means Clarice Devon is on her way to the Curl Up ‘N Dye beauty salon. It’s like the sun coming up or the price of bread increasing. Tuesday. …

Last weekend my wife and I took a rare opportunity to go visit some friends in Grand Junction.   We took Amtrak round-trip from Denver and soaked in the beautiful scenery in both directions and …

60 Years Ago~Jan. 14, 1965 The first meeting of the Hugo Jaycees was held Wednesday night at the Plains Cafe.   Roger Carr, Chairman of the District 5 Jaycees was present to explain the …

TEXAS DUCK HUNT I recently had a fun duck hunt with Charles Allen and Ron Spomer in East Texas in the Trinity River flood zone area (I think that should be close to the proper terminology). If …

60 Years Ago~Jan. 7, 1965 The Hugo Junior Chamber of Commerce is now a reality.   After an intensive membership drive with the help   of the Limon Jaycees, Roger Carr, District Vice …

60 Years Ago~Jan. 7, 1965 Miss Joan Felzien, a sophomore student at Adams State College at Alamosa, has again been placed on the Dean's Honor Roll for the fall quarter.   Miss Felzien's GPA …

JANUARY events: 14 – Alliance meeting 15 – Willing Workers 16 – Food pantry Community meal at community building, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.   Donations …