Plainsman Herald

10/10/2025

Subtropical moisture from a dissipating Eastern Pacific hurricane will move from the Desert Southwest into southwest Colorado from Friday into the weekend, bringing an enhanced threat of heavy rainfall and flash flooding to the Eastern San Juan Mountains. The heaviest rain will be over the west facing slopes of the Eastern San Juans from Friday into early Sunday, where rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are forecast and a flash flood watch is in effect.

10/10/2025

On 10/9/2025 at approximately 11PM, a team consisting of an officer from the Springfield Police Department and a deputy from the Baca County Sheriff's Office were in the area of Santa Fe Street and 10th Ave. While in that area, the team heard multiple loud vehicles in the area of the Baca County Fairgrounds. The team responded to the area where they found evidence of reckless driving and exhibition of speed. The team was able to locate both vehicles behind a building in the 1200 Block of Main Street. The drivers were contacted and they were both issued citations.

10/10/2025

, La Junta

10/10/2025

WALSH QB HUDSON GOURLEY HAVING A RECORD BREAKING SEASON IN THE AIR

By Colorado Preps

Walsh sophomore quarterback Hudson Gourley continues to assault the Colorado High School football record books, giving his Eagles’ 6-man football team hope in their bid to reach the playoffs this fall.

After going 1-9 last year, the Eagles are 3-3 entering this week’s game against Granada, which begins a tough stretch of contests to end the team’s regular season slate.

Gourley has put a charge into the offense with his arm, however, and there’s no reason to think that’ll slow down despite the competition. The starting QB last year, Gourley has shown improvement in many areas of his game including completion percentage, yards per completion and touchdown-to-interception ratio. And it all started with the first game of the year.

In a 65-37 win against Primero to open the season, Gourley tied a state record with 10 touchdown passes. It’s a record that has stood since 2016, when Longmont Christian’s Luke Puchino beat Mountain Valley.

Gourley put on yet another aerial masterclass this past week against Wiley. On Friday night, the Eagles got back to .500 with a 81-51 victory, one of the highest-scoring games of the year in the state. This time, Gourley connected with five different receivers for a total of seven TDs. While Gage Caddick caught three of those TDs, senior Samuel Wright logged 147 receiving yards and a score. Gourley threw for 389 yards.

With 27 TDs on the season, Gourley is about halfway to the state record of 57, set last season by Mountain Vista’s Austyn Modrzewski. While the state’s top mark is probably safe, Gourley’s current pace would put him well within reach of a top-10 output by the time the regular season ended.

Of note, in both of the aforementioned games, 13 combined passing touchdowns were scored (Grant Mauch threw for six TDs for Wiley last week). According to CHSAA football records, the 13 combined passing touchdowns in a game ranks third all-time.

Gourley and the Eagles will face a solid oppponent in the Granada Bobcats this Friday, Oct. 10 at Manuel Gonzales Field in Granada.

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10/10/2025

📢 Reminder: As we move into the cooler months, please remember that short shorts are not allowed during the 2nd and 3rd quarters.
🍂Students should bring a jacket each day, as recess will be held outside unless conditions are severe.

10/10/2025

Great start Kim FBLA! The chapter earned points for this award by creating a Program of Work, creating a chapter T-shirt, and electing chapter officers.

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10/10/2025

Save the date!! We hope to see you all come out to support your local vendors! Why not get a jump on your holiday shopping!? All proceeds go towards the Lions Club Toy Drive!