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A Look back--An Interview from 2022, "Inside of a Tornado in Bent County,"
(Las Animas, CO) -- Holy Twister, it's not often I'm left a little speechless but this was that moment. When I learned that fellow...
Anne Boswell Taylor
Jun 252 min read
A Deep Dive Into Finances for the Bent County Public Health Department
Stepping in as Interim Health Department Director for Bent County, Rick Ritter handed out a 22 page packet during Tuesday evening's Board...
Anne Boswell Taylor
Jun 242 min read
Back, After Ten Years, Bent County Royalty is Accepting Candidates
It's been ten years since the Bent County Royalty program was in practice and it's back. Current Bent County Fair Royalty Princess Keara...
Anne Boswell Taylor
Jun 213 min read
Colorado Springs Voters Reject Karman Line Annexation Amid Lower Arkansas Valley Water Concerns
(news release from the Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy District) (ROCKY FORD, CO – June 18, 2025) – On Tuesday, June 17,...
Anne Boswell Taylor
Jun 182 min read
"Turmoil" A Commonly Used Word at Thursday's Bent County Board of Health Meeting
It was a fairly large crowd at Thursday's Bent County Board of Health meeting. It's likely not usual but given the number of recent...
Anne Boswell Taylor
Jun 53 min read
Pound Sand Pay-Your-Toll Scammers
You're not alone if you recently received a text warning you of your un-paid toll, to pay it now, or else. Insert eyeroll here please. As...
Anne Boswell Taylor
Jun 41 min read
An Easy Way to Report Potholes and an Update on Paving in La Junta
The next time your front wheel dips into a pothole in La Junta and you mutter bad words aloud, you can let the city know about it. At...
Anne Boswell Taylor
Jun 42 min read
We Don't Know Why Southeast Colorado Counties Ended Up on a Sanctuary County List
It was news to him. State Representative Ty Winter said he woke up to the news like many of the confused and concerned citizens in his...
Anne Boswell Taylor
May 311 min read
Sanctuary Jurisdictions Defying Federal Immigration Law Lists Colorado Counties
Friday, County Commissioners from Southeast Colorado have been on the phone to try to right what they say is definitely a wrong. Their...
Anne Boswell Taylor
May 302 min read
Water Court Filing Explained, But Concern Continues for the Loss of Water
Colorado Springs Utilities wants Bent County to understand a recent filing in water court and what it means. Under case number...
Anne Boswell Taylor
May 303 min read
Bent County Holds Off on Decision for ARF/AV Farms
(Las Animas, CO) -- A full house of Bent County Residents had interest in an agenda item on Thursday's Bent County Commissioners...
Anne Boswell Taylor
May 291 min read
Southeast Colorado Comes Together With Concern Over Colorado Springs Growth & Need for Water
The following is a news release from the Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy District (ROCKY FORD, CO – May 27, 2025) – Communities...
Anne Boswell Taylor
May 273 min read
Save the Date: 2nd AMR/MedTrans Annual Safety Jam / A Path Forward Event and Walk-a-Thon
~Molly Gearhart Save the Date: 2nd AMR/MedTrans Annual Safety Jam / A Path Forward Event and Walk-a-Thon Set for June 28, 2025...
Anne Boswell Taylor
May 272 min read
The Best Local Podcast, You Might be Missing, So...Don't.
“In 3-2-1, and we’re live.” Three McClave FFA students have embarked on a project over the last school year, a podcast called “Living to...
Anne Boswell Taylor
May 273 min read
CBI Launches Investigation After Body Found in Burning Car
(news release from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation) May 26, 2025 – CBI – Pueblo, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI)...
Anne Boswell Taylor
May 271 min read
Rural Caucus Opposes Appointment
Members of the Colorado General Assembly Rural Caucus have put pen to paper to tell Governor Jared Polis their concerns over the...
Anne Boswell Taylor
May 241 min read
Rocky Ford Mayor Writes Letter After Grant Funding is Lost
(Rocky For, CO) -- Rocky Ford Mayor Duane Gurule is disappointed his community was notified they won't be getting a grant they...
Anne Boswell Taylor
May 71 min read
Voices of the Passed Tour Returns
(News release from Barbara Shively) The Voices of the Passed Cemetery Tour returns to Boggsville Friday, May 23rd, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. ...
Anne Boswell Taylor
May 72 min read
Wet Weather Driving is Different, Be Ready
(The following is a news release from the Colorado State Patrol) (COLO) - Rain and snow showers are coming this week, and your Colorado...
Anne Boswell Taylor
May 62 min read
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