Local
Meakins places in state VFW art contest
Haxtun student Erika Meakins placed eighth in the Department of Colorado’s National American Creative Patriotic Art Scholarship Contest, an annual promotion by Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliaries
Families of fourth graders can explore national parks for free
Fourth grade students can get a free annual pass to visit more than 2,000 federal recreation areas with their families, classmates and friends.
Can’t pay the phone bill? Stay connected with Lifeline
Staying connected to local resources and emergency services can improve and possibly save many lives, say state regulators.

