Extreme heat once again targets southeastern Colorado
JOE ZEMBABent County Democrat Very hot temperatures were on tap early this week, with thermometers topping out in the 100s within the lower Arkansas River… Login to continue reading Login…
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Extreme heat leads to electrical shortage in SE Colorado
JOE ZEMBABent County Democrat Rural Bent County and surrounding areas experienced glitches and prolonged electrical outages Monday afternoon and in to the evening hours, which… Login to continue reading Login…
Changes happening at Valley-Wide in Lower Arkansas Valley
Jennifer PollmillerDirector of Public Affairs and Outreach A year has passed since Valley-Wide Health Systems and Southeast Health Group combined forces to better serve the… Login to continue reading Login…
Buffalo Soldier presentation at Bent’s Fort July 13
Santa Fe Trail Assoc. Bent’s Fort Chapter The Bent’s Fort Chapter will meet at the Rocky Ford Grand Theatre on July 13 to hear a… Login to continue reading Login…
Tickets being sold for ‘The Little Mermaid, Jr.’
Plays in the Park Dive under the sea with Plays in the Park’s K-12 summer production Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved… Login to continue reading Login…
Hemphill holds narrow lead in race for commissioner
JOE ZEMBALa Junta Tribune-Democrat<n> It’s never official until it’s official, but it appears Phil Hemphill will emerge from the July 25 republican primary election as… Login to continue reading Login…
Applications sought for ARCD Board
Arkansas River Conservancy District The Arkansas River Conservancy District said that applications are being accepted by the District Court of Bent County for the appointment… Login to continue reading Login…
Bent’s Old Fort closing for asbestos removal
Bent’s Old Fort Reconstructed fort to temporarily close for asbestos removal From Monday, July 8 through Friday, July 12, the reconstructed fort at Bent’s Old… Login to continue reading Login…
Save the bees: Bent County partners with GOCO to plant flowers
Great Outdoors Colorado Generation Wild, a movement from Great Outdoors Colorado that seeks to reconnect kids with nature, is calling on Colorado’s kids to help… Login to continue reading Login…
Recent high temperatures “almost” an all-time record
JOE ZEMBALa Junta Tribune-Democrat The recent 100-plus temperatures in southeastern Colorado have had many locals asking, “Is this as hot as it’s ever been?” The… Login to continue reading Login…