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Drought remains, farm bill still questionable Play Video
August 1, 2012 8:46 PM
The ground is drier than ranchers have seen in years, and it's causing problems for farmers and ranchers across the country. "There's just no moisture; there's no moisture and no grass has grown at all," says Dixie Boyer, an eastern El Paso County rancher. "I think this at least... more » -
Drought devastating the family ranch Play Video
July 16, 2012 7:29 PM
Cattle ranchers Harold and Jean Meinzer have been forced to deal with 10 years of the driest conditions they can imagine. "We're just trying to hang on like everybody else," Harold said. "We haven't had the ponds filled since ‘02." The Meinzer's ranch, Four Corners Ranch, sits on... more » -
Xcel proposing buying 200 megawatts of wind power
August 18, 2011 4:17 PM
DENVER (AP) - Xcel Energy Inc. has proposed buying 200 megawatts of wind generation from NextEra Energy Resources LLC that it originally offered to the city of Boulder as part of franchise negotiations with the city. Boulder now plans to ask voters whether they want to start a municipal... more » -
Large grass fire burning in Lincoln County
May 7, 2011 4:38 PM
Fire crews from El Paso County are responding to a mutual aide call in Lincoln County for a large grass fire burning approximately 4 to 5 miles East of Rush. Crews are still just arriving on scene and we have had no reports of the fire's actual size or if... more » -
Great-grandson only person of interest in double homicide
March 31, 2011 2:17 PM
HUGO, Colo. (AP) - Authorities investigating the slayings of an elderly couple in eastern Colorado are focusing on the couple's great-grandson. Investigators said Thursday that the 16-year-old boy is the only person of interest in the deaths Charles and Laura Clagett in Hugo. They were found dead in their... more » -
Teenage suspect in double murder
March 30, 2011 8:17 PM
A teenager is a suspect in a double murder in the small town of Hugo--that's in Lincoln County. Investigators found the elderly couple dead inside a rural home today. We'll bring you more information as we get it here and on News First 5 at 10. more »
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