Today is the day many Americans set aside to think about two of our most beloved and influential Presidents: George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.  Both men had a huge part in shaping our country and putting their own lives on the line to fight and defend what they believed was crucial to the survival of…

The airplane taxied down LaGuardia Airport.  After a week in New York I was headed home. I half expected the plane to turn  into a pumpkin somewhere over Colorado. It was such a fairy tale story come true. This small town reporter wins a writing contest and gets flown to New York City! In fact…

For over four decades the congregation at Colfax Baptist Church has hosted a Vacation Bible School for area youth. This year, however, they are breaking away from the traditional summer activity and are planning a family-friendly summer festival on Saturday, Aug. 1. “We want to reach out to families in our community and let them…

Tattoos, once associated with the military, convicts or motorcycle gangs, are now being embraced by mainstream society. “People are more knowledgeable and put more thought into getting a tattoo. Instead of just going for something trendy, they will often choose something with meaning,” explained Tanner Richardson, a tattoo artist at Colfax’s Old School Tattoo Parlor….