Groundwork has begun on the site of Burlington Northern Santa Fe's proposed, controversial $3.2 billion rail hub in Wittmann, ...

En route to the Pacific, the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway broke a monopoly that had outraged southern Colorado.

They had started west from Las Animas in late summer 1875, led by teams of “tie men” who ascended the Arkansas River into the ...

Construction crews have begun grading work on a portion of land BNSF owns near the U.S. 60 in Wittmann. The project met fierce opposition.

After nearly three years of working on a project for an iconic train, the Great Plains Transportation Museum (GPTM) has secured the funding to complete a cosmetic restoration for the ...

Well-known modeler Chuck Hitchcock passed away February February 14. A Santa Fe modeler, A model mentor, A pillar of Kansas ...

A look through the Brainerd Dispatch archives with Terry McCollough combing the microfilm for tidbits of history through the ...

The city of Fountain is celebrating its 50th year as a home rule municipality in 2026, marking a milestone for the community founded in 1859. Unlike many neighboring towns established ...

If you’ve spent any time in Santa Fe, you’re bound to hear someone say, “outsiders love our city for its culture, then they move here and want to change everything.” ...

Looking for real Western atmosphere in Arizona? These timeless towns deliver dusty charm, frontier legends, and scenery that never quits.

While most aren’t directly on the highway, quick detours lead to spring-fed solace. From a historic hotel to geothermal pools in the high desert, here are the best hot springs within an hour’s drive ...