Baca County History

by the Plainsman Herald

Month: October 2014

  • Tools of the Lost Trade: The Broomcorn Knife

    The knives were razor sharp and they wrapped their thumbs with the old style electrician’s tape (friction tape). Each night they would set around and sharpen their knives. -Ted Burhenn NOTE: This was originally posted in 2014.  This update changes the name to”Tools of the Lost Trade”, referencing the long gone broomcorn industry.  This update…

  • When the Humble Broom built Broomcorn Empires

    It has been reported that  99% of all American households have at least one broom, and that a broom is vital to everyday living. -Los Angeles Times 1988 Think people don’t have strong feelings about the humble broom?   A recent review at Amazon.com of an old fashioned broomcorn broom says, I have backyard chickens, and…

  • Sheriff’s of Baca County

    1950 Baca County Sheriff Voting Tally Sheet.  Also note the Voting Tally for: County Superintendent of Schools between Eva Acre and Lillian Collings County Commissioner, 2nd Commissioner District  between Jess Suhler and Lee Twyford. Hope I don’t stir up some 60 year old political wounds. Here is my Granddad Huckaby’s 1953 – 54 Colorado Rail…