Elbert County News

06/03/2026

Former resident Charlotte Jane “CJ” Prince left a big impression in Elbert County, and longtime friend Joanne McLain shares a tribute to the writer, television performer, journalist, Tai Chi instructor and larger-than-life character who passed away in March. There will be a celebration of CJ Prince’s life in Elizabeth on Aug. 30.

Former resident Charlotte Jane “CJ” Prince left a big impression in Elbert County, and longtime friend Joanne McLain shares this tribute to the writer, television performer, journalist, Tai Chi instructor

06/03/2026

The 2027 Elbert County Fair Royalty were chosen in a May 23 competition at the Kiowa Fellowship Hall, attended by a close-knit group of family and friends. Seven contestants competed for the honor of representing the fair and their community.

On May 23, the 2027 Elbert County Fair Royalty were chosen in an intimate competition at the Kiowa Fellowship Hall, attended by a close-knit group of family and friends. Seven

06/02/2026

After four years of narrow defeats at the ballot box, Kiowa School District has found a way to build a new school campus. The district has once again secured a BEST Grant and, unlike in previous years, the grant won’t require a community bond or tax increase. The new building is expected to welcome students by August 2029.

After four years of narrow defeats at the ballot box, Kiowa School District has found a way to build a new school campus. The district has once again secured a

06/02/2026

Kiowa's Ryker Robinett has been chosen as one of the nation's best Native American high school baseball players and will attend the fifth annual Native American All-Star Baseball Showcase on June 27-28 in Atlanta. Ryker, who has mostly played center field and wants to do more pitching going forward, will represent the Puyallup Tribe of Tacoma, Washington. Colorado Trust for Local News sportswriter John Renfrow reports on the honor.

Every year for the past four years, 50 of the nation’s best Native American high school baseball players descend on Atlanta for a showcase at Truist Park, the home stadium of the Atlanta Braves. This year, one of them is from our Colorado backyard.

05/28/2026

The Elizabeth Park and Recreation District has dropped plans for a vote this November on funding a new rec center, and instead is looking to go to voters next spring, an email from district Executive Director Mike Barney says.

The Elizabeth Park and Recreation District has dropped plans for a vote this November on funding a new rec center, and instead is looking to go to voters next spring,

05/28/2026

Elizabeth has become home to a thriving disc golf scene, with frequent events and fundraisers. The Prickly Pines Disc Golf Course, at Elizabeth’s Evans Park, was installed in 2018 while the Prickly Pines Club officially started in 2020 with about 25 homemade tags. Now the club is 125 members strong, including a solid group of about 10 that work to promote and grow the club.

Over the last few years, Elizabeth has become home to a thriving disc golf scene, with frequent events and fundraisers. The Prickly Pines Disc Golf Course, at Elizabeth’s Evans Park,

05/27/2026

After initially announcing his retirement for June 2027, Elizabeth School District Superintendent Dan Snowberger announced at the May 26 school board meeting that he is leaving at the end of the current 2025-26 school year, and board member Mike Calahan, the only member to vote against a charter deal with Independence Classical Academy, resigned his seat effective immediately.

After initially announcing his retirement for June 2027 at the May 12 Elizabeth School Board meeting, Superintendent Dan Snowberger announced at the May 26 board meeting that he is leaving

05/26/2026

Part of a relaxing summer is strolling around car shows, admiring rows of freshly waxed classic cars and chatting with friends and neighbors. The Town of Elizabeth is creating a tradition that began last fall by scheduling two historic Elizabeth Main Street car shows this year — one on Friday, May 29, from 5 to 7 p.m., and another on Friday, Aug. 21.

Part of a relaxing summer is strolling around car shows, admiring rows of freshly waxed classic cars and chatting with friends and neighbors. The Town of Elizabeth is creating a

05/20/2026

Answer: Summer reading opportunities at Pines and Plains Libraries. Question: What does Elbert County News columnist Karen illuminate in the style of game show "Jeopardy"?

“This is Library Edition Jeopardy. Joining us today are Elbert County readers from babies to well beyond their 80s. The object of the game is to test your awareness of

05/19/2026

Xcel Energy pushes back on Elbert County's appeal of Power Pathway ruling.

Go to this web page — tinyurl.com/xcel-response-elbert-appeal — to read the Xcel Energy response to Elbert County's appeal that seeks to move the Colorado Power Pathway route farther east than what was approved by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission.

The utility is digging in to stick with its original route through the heart of the county.

This filing was shared with the Elbert County News by a thoughtful reader.

Your Elbert County News editor doesn't have time to read the filing right now because he needs to run out of the newsroom to babysit some of his grandchildren, but here you go.