Local students win esteemed scholarship at West Texas A&M
West Texas A&M CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University honored 19 students chosen for a prestigious regional scholarship at a recent luncheon. The students… Login to continue reading Login…
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‘Above average’ 2024 reservoir, drought stricken Bent County present complexities of Colorado water situation
Staff reportBent County Democrat Colorado’s 2023-24 water year is shaping up to be one of the warmest on record, according to a state climatologist’s report… Login to continue reading Login…
LAHS graduates 19: ‘If you let the thorn stop you from getting the rose, you will never get to enjoy its beauty’
Joe ZembaBent County Democrat Nineteen students made their final walk as Las Animas High School seniors Sunday afternoon at Las Animas High School gymnasium, commemorating… Login to continue reading Login…
Boggsville to host 2024 cemetery tour
Barbara ShivelyBent County Democrat The “Voices of the Passed” Cemetery Tour returns to Boggsville Friday, May 24, from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Community members… Login to continue reading Login…
Bent County Fair draws large crowds for annual tradition
JOE ZEMBA Last week’s Bent County Fair can be described as a lot of things – wet, hot, or even humid; but, despite oftentimes undesirable weather patterns, the fair, as…
Colorado welcomes over $826 Million in (BEAD) Funding for rural broadband infrastructure
Joe Zemba Colorado political leaders, on Monday, welcomed the announcement from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) that Colorado was awarded $826,522,650.41 from the… Login to continue reading Login…
Eastern Colorado Agricultural Tour revived
NORMAN KINCAIDE The Eastern Colorado Agriculture tour originated by late State Representative Kimmi Clark Lewis in 2017 and repeated in 2019, was revived by State… Login to continue reading Login…
Bowens to Present on Their Sand Creek Discovery Book March 23 in Las Animas
Community members are invited to a book program and signing Saturday, March 23 at 1 p.m. at the Rawlings Center Grand Hall in the John… Login to continue reading Login…