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

Elbert County, Colorado · Elbert County

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

Pancake breakfast supports Elizabeth firefighters - Elbert County News

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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…See the Story

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

Elbert County, Colorado · Elbert County

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…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

Mural adds new color to downtown Elizabeth - Elbert County News

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The northern face of 86 & Main in downtown Elizabeth is no longer a blank white wall but has been transformed with a dynamic new mural.On May 16, representatives from the Town of Elizabeth, the owners of 86 & Main, and the muralists themselves all came together to celebrate the installation. The mural, which reads “Historic Downtown Elizabeth” and serves as the entrance to Main Street, portrays several iconic images.Brandon Jeffress, the new own…Elizabeth · Elizabeth Read Article

Elizabeth Library audience meets author Shelley Read - Elbert County News

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On May 3, the Friends of the Elizabeth Library and Pines & Plains Libraries hosted a private author’s visit, featuring best-selling author and native Coloradan Shelley Read. Read, the author of “Go As A River,” spoke for about an hour and took questions and lingered to personally greet people.The visit was so well-attended that overflow seating in the meeting room was necessary. It’s no surprise community members were excited to meet Read — book…Elizabeth · Elizabeth Read Article

Young competitive shooters represent Elbert County - Elbert County News

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The 2025 Rifle and Pistol National Junior Olympics, organized by USA Shooting, was held this April in Alabama. A talented group of local young people — Reese Metzler, Bryce Metzler, Allison Torrence, Cora Lave, Hayden Tairney and Leah Lave — all qualified to compete and traveled to Alabama to represent Elbert County. Competitive shooting demonstrates the accuracy, precision and speed of the shooter.Each individual qualified to compete in a varie…Charter Schools · Elizabeth Read Article