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 …

60 Years Ago~Nov. 12, 1964 Army Pvt. Gordon Hollowell, son of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Hollowell, arrived in Germany Oct. 19 and is now assigned to the 3rd Armored Division.   Hollowell is a …

Now that the general election of 2024 is complete, we look forward to what is coming in 2025 at the local, state and federal levels.  Locally, two new commissioners were elected (congrats …

SMOKED DEER SHOULDERS I’ve been cooking a lot of deer meat over the last month and some have been doing some unique recipes which prompted me to think about writing a series of articles on …

(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? …

So far 2024 has been an awesome year. It seems like that there has been something going on non-stop since January. When I quit doing the consulting deal I thought my flying would slow down a little …

If anyone wonders what we, at the economic development office, spend the lion’s share of our time doing, it is with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC).  SBDC services have …

NOVEMBER events: 11 – Friendship Circle 12 – Alliance meeting 13 – Willing Workers meet at community building 21 – Food pantry       …

60 Years Ago~Nov. 5, 1964 The hard charging Hugo Pirates traveled to the Flagler Panther field last week and proceeded to swamp the opposition by scoring two touchdowns in each quarter winning …