A controversial portion of Colorado’s 2021 Senate Bill 21-087 — which allowed union organizers and undefined “key service providers” to access private agricultural property without landowner permission — has officially been repealed. On Thursday, May 29th, Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 25-128, which removes the trespass provision found to violate constitutional property rights. The…
By Tammy Whitaker – Owner/Editor If someone had told me a year ago that I would one day buy a newspaper, I’m pretty sure I would have laughed out loud—and said “never in a million years”. But if life has taught me anything, it’s this: never say never! So, why on earth did I buy…
By Jeri Morgan People buy from people. And today, I was reminded just how true that is. I was ready to buy. I wasn’t shopping around. I wasn’t looking for a deal. I had already made the decision, I just needed to talk to someone to wrap it up. But when I called, I didn’t…
2025 STAR SERVICE AWARD WINNER Founded in 1951 as a tribute to a young girl, the Hudson Library had humble beginnings in a donated shed and roots tied to the memory of a 12-year-old girl who lost her life after falling from a horse. The library moved into a new facility in 2005 and continues…
HUDSON PUBLIC LIBRARY CELEBRATES AN ANNIVERSARY!The Hudson Public Library recently celebrated their 10th anniversary in their new building located at 100 Beech Street . A ceremonial ribbon cutting by the Southeast Weld County Chamber enhanced the celebration attended by community members and members of the library Board. Tami Crossen, Executive Director, was surrounded by the…
By Lance Fleming On May 31st, 120 cars from all around northern Colorado were rumbling down Main Street in in Wiggins, CO as the Tiger Parent Organization (TPO) hosted its Inaugural Wiggins TPO Car Show. The fundraising event far exceeded TPO Secretary and Event Coordinator Ashley Sidell’s expectations. “We had about 50 cars signed up,…
Thank you to Michelle Kipp of Roggen Telephone and Broadband for the following information about the upcoming Gunga Galunga Big Hitter Scramble Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 21st at Quail Dunes Golf Course in Fort Morgan. This is a fundraising event presented by the Rural Community Life Improvement Foundation in partnership with a myriad of…
The Keenesburg PD website recently shared the following heartwarming news. “Late last year, we rallied our amazing community to put together a care package filled with cards, letters, and goodies for Technical Sergeant Blake Krayenhagen, brother of our very own Officer Collins, and his unit, the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, stationed in Kuwait. Blake and…
Adults in the Boomer generation have likely experienced moments of forgetfulness from time to time, and have wondered if it’s something to be concerned about. Or maybe their children have noticed a cognitive decline in their aging parents and are worried. Alzheimer’s disease is the first thing that comes to mind, but there’s another recently…
In recent years, therapy has undergone tremendous growth, both in how it’s delivered and how it’s perceived. But even as conversations around mental health become more common, many Coloradans—especially those in rural communities—still face the same question: How do I find the right therapist, and how will I know if it’s the right fit? Unlike…
