Entrance to Bent's Old Fort Free Today, April 16, 2022
Free Entry at Bent's Old Fort Today, April 16 By Sue Keefer Visitors to Bent's Old Fort today, April 16, will not have to pay any entrance fees, in celebration of National Park Week, April 16-24. Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site reopened Fri...
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Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site Announces Reopening of Fort
Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site Announces Reopening of Fort Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site will reopen to the public on Friday, April 15, 2022. The fort closed on April 12 due to the Bent’s Fort Fire, which burned approximatel...
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Bent’s Old Fort Wildfire Photo Gallery by Park Superintendent Stuart West
Bent’s Old Fort Wildfire Photo Gallery by Stuart West
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Bent’s Old Fort Stands Surrounded by Wildfire Damage
Bent’s Old Fort Stands Surrounded by Wildfire Damage According to Incident Commander La Junta Fire Chief Brad Davidson regarding the Bent’s Old Fort Wildfire, he said the fire has burned an estimated 2,200 acres and is currently 25% contained....
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Hungate Massacre Presentation at Big Timbers Museum April 21, 2022
Hungate Massacre Presentation at Big Timbers Museum April 21 The Prowers County Historical Society Quarterly Program will be Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Big Timbers Museum. “The Hungate Massacre” will be presented by Dr. Jeff ...
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Seniors Celebrated St. Patrick's Day at The Museum in Las Animas
Seniors Celebrated St. Patrick's Day at The Museum By Kathleen Tomlin March 21, 2022 The Museum honored our seniors March 16th with a free St. Patrick’s Day themed celebration! Senio
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About The Valley: Bent's Old Fort New Touchscreen Exhibit Room
About The Valley: Bent's Old Fort New Touchscreen Exhibit Room In this episode of About The Valley Bent's Old Fort explains the new Touchscreen Exhibit Room, Fort activities throughout the year, and opportunities for public input regarding new pro...
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Amache National Historic Site Act Gains Presidential Approval
Press Release Amache National Historic Site Act Gains Presidential Approval WASHINGTON - President Biden signed the Amache National Historic Site Act today, designating the Amache site in Granada, Colorado as part of the National Park System. This...
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Bent County Historical Society Awards Joyce Brooks Lifetime Membership
Bent County Historical Society Celebrates Its Members and it's Supporters By Kathleen Tomlin March 13. 2022 Bent County Historical Society held their annual meeting on March 12th with
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New Bank Construction Begins with Demolition in Rocky Ford
First National Bank Contactors Demolish Old Martin's General Store in Rocky Ford, CO The First National Bank of Rocky Ford begins their new building project with the demolition of the former Martin's General Store Building on Main and US Hwy 50.
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