Colorado declares town abandoned amid water and leadership crisis
A small Colorado town called Hartman asked the state to officially declare it abandoned. The declaration came after the town faced a water crisis and a period when its government couldn't make decisions. The articles don't explain whether people disagree about this outcome.
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6 sourcesTown Declared ‘Abandoned’ After Every Official Resigns Over Water Crisis, Fraud Scandal
Tiny Colorado Town Declared Abandoned After Resignations, Town Hall Brawls, Bad Water Supply
Colorado declares small town abandoned after all elected officials resign
Colorado small town abandoned after all elected officials resign, water concerns grow
Colorado town abandoned after all public officials resign, drinking water ruled health hazard
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2 developments- Jul 29State declares tiny southeast Colorado town abandoned after infighting, resignations and a water crisis
- Jul 31Colorado Town Declared Abandoned Amid Water Crisis: What it Means
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Quiet for 79 daysLast development · Jul 31 — Colorado Town Declared Abandoned Amid Water Crisis: What it Means