Hartman

A small town in southeastern Colorado, Hartman, was declared abandoned after all local leaders resigned amid a drinking water crisis. The town's water supply lacked chlorine for over a month, making it non-potable and foul-smelling, leading residents to request the declaration.

A small town in south-eastern Colorado, Hartman, was declared abandoned after all local public leaders resigned amid a drinking water supply crisis. Residents requested the declaration following infighting and reports that the town's water lacked chlorine for over a month, making it non-potable and emitting a 'horrible' smell.

An abandonment order has been issued regarding Hartman. The details are available in the provided document.

The Colorado Department of State has determined that Hartman, a town in Prowers County, is considered abandoned following a public hearing on July 13. The decision was made after an application was submitted by a resident in June 2026.

A Michigan concertgoer was attacked at a music festival and is now only communicating by blinking. Friends stated the victim, identified as Hartman, revealed the attacker's identity by blinking and nodding from his hospital bed.

Residents of Hartman, a small Colorado town, traveled to urge the state to reject a petition for abandonment due to failing water infrastructure and lack of functioning government. A new law allows expedited abandonment proceedings for towns like Hartman, but residents argue against it, seeking state assistance to preserve local control.