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The current crew of city goats is pictured at the wastewater treatment plant, where they spend their days hoofing it around the perimeters of the lagoons to devour weeds. This allows city workers easier access to the lagoon aerators when they are in need of maintenance. Without the goats, the weeds can grow very high and make it much more difficult for them to complete their work. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications

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This city goat has just finished eating an apple as a special treat, and its face shows just how good it was. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications

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One of the 10 city goats at the wastewater treatment plant munches on a crunchy breakfast branch. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications

City goats baaad news for weeds

It takes a lot of hard work and coordination to run a city. In Holyoke, personnel from all departments have to work together to make sure it functions smoothly.

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This fledgling great horned owl is one of the birds of prey that calls Phillips County home.

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The prairie rattlesnake lives in Phillips County. This venomous snake does not always rattle as a warning, and they should be avoided if encountered in the wild.

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Box turtles are one of the reptile species living in Phillips County.

County’s diverse wildlife offers something for everyone

Colorado is known for its great outdoors and natural beauty, and the diversity of its wildlife is part of what attracts nature lovers to the state in the first place.  

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Viviann Calixto, at left, watches with excitement as Phillips County Family Education Services teacher’s aide Linda Kurtzer adds paint to her palette in preparation for an art project. A total of 33 children ages 5-18 attended the workshop, which had two sessions each day July 13-14. Kids chose from 15-18 different types of art and can enter their completed projects in the Phillips County Fair. Participants made origami and pipe cleaner animals, popsicle stick Christmas ornaments, etched glass projects, tin can luminaries and more. PCFES executive director Linda Jelden said she hopes to make the workshop an annual event. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications

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Julia Schroetlin, at left, puts the finishing touches on her shaving cream can color marbling project as PCFES executive director Linda Jelden holds the can steady. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications

Art workshop teaches kids to listen to their art

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The ferris wheel itself is made out of an old film reel. Artist Walter Leben transformed the metal casing of the film reel into a fun carnival experience. One of the passenger cars on the ferris wheel has a family of birds watching a caterpillar on the edge. The windmill and other items are made out of reclaimed materials. — The Holyoke Enterprise  | Johnson Publications

Farmer makes art with reclaimed materials

One of the most interesting displays at the Phillips County Museum, located at 109 S. Campbell Ave. in Holyoke, might be hard to spot.

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PO Box 297
Holyoke CO 80734