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8 Killed in Deadly Pileup on I-70, KHP Says

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8 Killed in Deadly Pileup on I-70, KHP Says

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ELBERT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – Three people are dead, including two children, after a crash on eastbound Interstate 70 west of Limon Wednesday afternoon,See the Story

Pioneer celebration marks Fourth of July in Kiowa - Elbert County News

Pioneer celebration marks Fourth of July in Kiowa - Elbert County News

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On the Fourth of July, people milled happily around the grounds of the Elbert County Museum in Kiowa. Friends and neighbors greeted each other as they came together for the 25th Annual Pioneer 4th Celebration, a drop-in event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event featured a museum open house and set the stage not only to celebrate the United States but Elbert County as well. Longtime Elbert County resident Eric Whitman and Elbert County Museum volunt…See the Story

Cowboy Up in Kiowa draws sellout crowd - Elbert County News

Cowboy Up in Kiowa draws sellout crowd - Elbert County News

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The 30th Annual Cowboy Up in Kiowa Rodeo held its 2025 run on June 27-28 at the Elbert County Fairgrounds. As in years past, the Super Purse Rodeo of the Year was quickly sold out. Organizers sold tickets for Ground Admission so people could still enjoy the live music, vendors and food. Mutton Bustin’ and the Hero’s Night Rodeo kicked things off on Friday night while Slack and Community Night Rodeo took place on Saturday. Kenya Reese provided li…Read Article

Elbert County commissioners reject Xcel Power Pathway application - Elbert County News

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The storm clouds above the Elbert County Fairgrounds were dark and foreboding as the Elbert County Board of County Commissioners met there on June 24. In the middle of the meeting, the public hearing for Xcel Energy’s Power Pathway 1041 Application, a tornado warning alarmed through the phones of the crowd in the Agricultural Building. The weather mirrored the mood in the room, full of people who came to comment on the billion-dollar pathway cut…Elbert County, Colorado · Elbert County Read Article

Pancake breakfast supports Elizabeth firefighters - Elbert County News

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The first Elizabeth Firefighters Community Foundation Pancake Breakfast on June 21 was a success. Bright and early that Saturday, the fire station was bustling with hungry folks who came to get a bite to eat in the company of friends. Pancakes weren’t the only thing served, as volunteers also dished up biscuits and gravy, sausage, scrambled eggs and piping hot coffee. Kids ran around playing tag and were welcome to learn more about assorted Eliz…Elizabeth · Elizabeth See the Story

Elbert County nixes permits, short-circuiting part of Xcel Energy’s $1.7B transmission project

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Elbert County has denied the permits that Xcel Energy needs to build a portion of a $1.7 billion transmission project aimed at boosting the electric grid’s capacity. The utility could now turn to the courts or state regulators to advance its Colorado Power Pathway. The Elbert County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to reject Xcel’s request, saying the application was incomplete and didn’t meet the county’s regulations. The commissioners w…Elbert County, Colorado · Elbert County See the Story

Friday Night Markets bring back good times in Elizabeth - Elbert County News

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The first Friday Night Market and Concert Series of 2025, one of the highlights of summer in Elizabeth, kicked off with perfect weather and a cheerful crowd of well over 1,000 people. People strolled through vendor alley, where there were plenty of options available to grab food and shop before the music started. Though it rained earlier in the day on June 13, the sun came out just in time for concert-goers to set up their lawn chairs, socialize…Elizabeth · Elizabeth Read Article

Good times roll at Elizabeth Stampede - Elbert County News

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The 2025 Elizabeth Stampede started off with a bang and a Stampede tradition — thunderstorms and torrential rain, which did little to deter festivities. The sloshing mud at Casey Jones Park only made the Chase Rice concert on June 5 that much more memorable. The popular Elizabeth Stampede Rodeo regularly boasts sold-out crowds and creates a steady line of traffic down Highway 86. Kallie Russell, this year’s Elizabeth Stampede Queen, said the rol…Elizabeth · Elizabeth Read Article

Elbert County parts ways with Bart Greer, attorney caught up in pay bump ruckus

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The Elbert County attorney, who came under community fire last year over a 40% bump in his annual salary, has parted ways with the county with a hefty lump sum pay out, according to documents obtained by The Denver Gazette…Elbert County, Colorado · Elbert County Read Article

Music returns to Kiowa’s Nordman Memorial Park - Elbert County News

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The Town of Kiowa is hosting its third annual “Music in the Park” series this summer at Nordman Memorial Park, 201 Navajo St.“We’re ecstatic to host our third Music in the Park event in Kiowa, building on the momentum of our previous successes,” said Town Administrator Kim Boyd. “Our goal is to put Kiowa on the map, sharing its unique charm with locals and visitors alike. By refining our events each year, we’re creating a more enjoyable experien…Kiowa · Kiowa Read Article

Elbert County facility is donkey heaven - Elbert County News

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Burro Base Camp, just south of Kiowa, has a clear view of Pikes Peak and plenty of wide open space for their current group of 49 burros. Their mission is to find trusted homes for domestic and previously wild burros and support them through training and education.At their event “Lunch with the Long Ears” on May 17, the community was allowed to mingle with the donkeys and learn more about Burro Base Camp. At the entrance, everyone was given a sma…Kiowa · Kiowa Read Article