Southeast Colorado

Employment Opportunity

A new employment opportunity for the residents of Southeast Colorado is on the horizon. Fort Lyon will soon host a workforce development program, funded in part by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. It's called the Small Business Incubator and is open to anyone. If you would like to pursue a new career, call the Bent County Development Foundation at 719-456-0452, and ask about the Fort Lyon Small Business Incubator. A new start for you is just around the corner!

McClave School Update – November 30, 2020

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Bent County Public Health has ordered McClave School District to conduct Pre-School through 12th grade learning remotely for the week of November 30-December 3.

The agency states that "Bent County cases are rising at an unprecedented rate, there are multiple outbreaks at facilities that employ the majority of people in our county, and our hospitals are overrun."

McClave School District will conduct remote learning this week, and plan to be back in person December 7.