Editorial October 2025 – PUMPJACKS – The Original Prarie Gym Rats

By Tammy Whitaker,Editor Lost Creek Sentinel If you’ve driven anywhere in rural Colorado, you’ve likely seen them—those metal beasts out in the fields, rhythmically nodding away like they’re listening to old country tunes through invisible earbuds. To the untrained eye, they’re just oil pumpjacks. But around here, we know better. They’re the prairie’s personal trainers—doing…

Your Local Lens – October 2025

WIGGINS Rural Fire Protection District Unveils New Fire Truck in Celebration of 75th Anniversary The Wiggins Rural Fire Protection District marked its 75th anniversary with an exciting milestone — the unveiling of a brand-new fire truck designed to enhance emergency response and safety throughout the community. The new truck, showcased during a community event on…