Thursday, February 6, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1874, Greenwood County was dissolved, and its territory was divided between Elbert and Bent Counties. At the time, Bent County encompassed a significant portion of southeastern Colorado. In 1889, Bent County attained its current borders after being partitioned to create Cheyenne, Lincoln, Kiowa, Otero, and Prowers […]

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1880, The Fairplay Flume, a Park County newspaper founded in 1879, reported rumors of “rich discoveries of placer and gold quartz diggings” in the Blue Mountains, about 170 miles southwest of Rico.  Colorado lawmakers have introduced a bill aiming to raise the minimum legal age to purchase […]

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1889, the Lafayette Post Office was established in a town of just 400 people. Originally located in the 400 block of East Simpson Street, it served the community for decades before home delivery began in 1956 when the population reached 2,000.  Check out the four […]

Monday, February 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1873, Fort Collins was incorporated. It was named after Lt. Colonel William O. Collins, who led the 6th Ohio Cavalry along the Overland Trail. The town grew into a prosperous agricultural community, driven by irrigation, railroads, and the establishment of the State Agricultural College—now Colorado […]