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New bill would repurpose Fort Lyon Play Video
March 17, 2013 4:34 PM
A bill at the state capitol could possibly change the fate of Fort Lyon in Bent County. Several possible uses have been discussed for Fort Lyon, but as we found out, this one could become a reality. Fort Lyon used to be a correctional facility. Now it... more » -
Fort Lyon Receives Funding
March 16, 2012 7:55 PM
Fort Lyon is slated to receive $5 million from the mortgage settlement funds as announced this morning by the governor. The news is very welcome to the small community of Las Animas. As we've been reporting, the closure of the prison has forced some 200 employees to commute, some... more » -
Las Animas to get boost from program at old Ft. Lyon prison
March 16, 2012 1:22 PM
Colorado Attorney General John Suthers and Governor John Hickenlooper have announced how $51 million from a recent multi-state settlement with bankers will be used. It includes funding for a program at the now closed Ft. Lyon Correctional Facility near Las Animas. "These funds will help keep Coloradans in their... more » -
Bent County officials works on future of Fort Lyon
May 25, 2011 6:44 PM
Bent County Commissioner Bill Long and Gov. John Hickenlooper's Chief of Staff, Roxane White, led a delegation to Washington, D.C., this week to meet with federal officials about new uses for the Fort Lyon Prison in Las Animas. Governor Hickenlooper made the decision to close the prison next year,... more » -
Fort Lyon Correctional Facility now on emergency power
April 13, 2011 2:32 PM
The Fort Lyon Correctional Facility is now on emergency power after fire severed power lines to the facility. At this time there are no plans to evacuate prisoners. The fire has come to within a quarter of a mile of the facility this week, but has not destroyed any... more » -
Estimated 9,000 acres burned in Bent County
April 12, 2011 6:22 PM
The fire in Bent County is estimated to have burned 9,000 acres since last weekend. And while it is 85 percent contained, it is still burning along the Arkansas River near John Martin Reservoir. Fifty homes were evacuated near Las Animas by official request, another 30 homes were evacuated... more » -
Bent County fire now 85 percent contained
April 12, 2011 3:01 PM
FORT LYON, Colo. (AP) - A large wildfire in southeast Colorado has been 85 percent contained. Fire managers said cooperative weather Monday night helped crews fighting an 11-square-mile wildfire near Las Animas, about 85 miles east of Pueblo. Crews were working Tuesday to put out hot spots and protect structures... more » -
Delaying the closing of Fort Lyon Correctional Facility
March 15, 2011 8:52 PM
DENVER (AP) - State lawmakers proposed delaying the closure of a southeastern Colorado prison amid concerns from rural county officials who say the facility is a big economic driver for the region. The six-member Joint Budget Committee unanimously voted Tuesday afternoon to delay the closing of Fort Lyon Correctional facility... more » -
Hickenlooper seems to soften on closing prison
March 2, 2011 7:29 PM
Governor John Hickenlooper spent the day in the lower Arkansas Valley, listening to concerns about closing the Fort Lyon Correctional Facility near Las Animas. Hickenlooper toured the prison this morning, then met with local officials. The state plans to assign about 200 prison employees to other facilities. Bent County... more » -
Meeting on Fort Lyon prison closing moved to Las Animas
February 16, 2011 5:03 PM
A town hall type meeting to explain the decision to close the Fort Lyon Correctional Facility has been moved from La Junta to Las Animas. Tom Clements, the Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Corrections, said closing the prison will save an estimated $6.3 million a year. ... more » -
DOC proposes closing Fort Lyon facility
February 15, 2011 7:21 PM
Tom Clements, the Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Corrections announced a plan today to close the Fort Lyon Correctional Facility located near Las Animas. The prison has an emphasis on health care services, including high needs medical care, geriatrics and services for offenders with serious mental illnesses.... more » -
Improvements underway at Colorado National Cemeteries
August 4, 2010 1:17 PM
National cemeteries in Denver and Las Animas are getting federal stimulus funds to pay for improvements and equipment. The Veterans Affairs Department said Wednesday that Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver will get about $182,000 to contend with erosion and nearly $162,000 for vehicles and equipment for maintenance and... more »
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