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Flowers beautify Elbert County hillsides

by Nicky Quinby - Special to Colorado Community Media July 16, 2025July 16, 2025

The yellow flowers blanketing Elbert County are nearing the end of their season. The blooms, commonly known as greenthread, are so bright and pervasive that the phenomenon can be clearly seen from above. Sometimes called golden wave, the small (less than two inches across) flowers certainly live up to their name. Scientifically known as Thelesperma […]

The Elbert County Historical Society & Museum, located at 515 Comanche St.(Highway 86) in Kiowa, is open for the summer until Aug. 31, Thursday through Sunday, 1-4 p.m.
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Pioneer celebration marks Fourth of July in Kiowa

by Nicky Quinby - Special to Colorado Community Media July 14, 2025July 14, 2025
Mason and his speedy horse Yoda after finishing their turn at the barrel race.
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Charity holds gymkhana in Elizabeth

by Nicky Quinby - Special to Colorado Community Media July 9, 2025July 9, 2025
Visiting royalty, including Elizabeth Stampede and Elbert County Fair queens and attendants, led and participated in the Grand Entry each night at the Cowboy Up In Kiowa Rodeo.
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Cowboy Up in Kiowa draws sellout crowd

by Nicky Quinby - Special to Colorado Community Media July 8, 2025July 8, 2025
Elbert County Environmental Alliance board member Kerry Jiblits holds a protest sign at the county commissioners' public hearing on Xcel Energy's Colorado Power Pathway plan.
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Elbert County commissioners reject Xcel Power Pathway application

by Nicky Quinby - Special to Colorado Community Media July 7, 2025July 7, 2025
A little girl looks in wonder at the Elizabeth Fire Protection District fleet.
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Pancake breakfast supports Elizabeth firefighters

by Nicky Quinby - Special to Colorado Community Media July 1, 2025July 1, 2025
The 2022 Cardinal Club Independence Day 5K is shown beginning at Evans Park.
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Independence Day 5K in Elizabeth continues to grow

by Nicky Quinby - Special to Colorado Community Media June 30, 2025June 30, 2025
The band Untethered provided live music at the Independence Summerfest on June 14.
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Independence Summerfest kicks off season in Elbert County

by Nicky Quinby - Special to Colorado Community Media June 24, 2025June 24, 2025
At the Friday Night Market on June 13, kids lined up to get a free train ride. The train will also be at the market on July 11 and Aug. 15.
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Friday Night Markets bring back good times in Elizabeth

by Nicky Quinby - Special to Colorado Community Media June 23, 2025June 23, 2025
At the June 3 Planning Commission meeting, Xcel Energy presented its rationale for choosing the current proposed route for the Colorado Power Pathway.
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Elbert County Planning Commission says application from Xcel Energy falls short

by Nicky Quinby - Special to Colorado Community Media June 17, 2025June 17, 2025

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