In reference to the pictures and caption about the Sibells’ barn that read “Historic Barn Razed” (OCN, December 3, 2022, page < 28 >), I thought I would share the correct story of what happened to it and the horse picture.
The good news is the barn was donated to a military vet moving back to eastern Colorado who purchased property with no buildings on it and is wanting to start ranching. The barn was methodically and carefully dismantled to be reassembled in its new location, helping out a young family looking for a new start. Many local options were explored, including putting it up at a town park. Unfortunately, the cost to move it and place in a new location, following all building codes, rules, and regulations, was extremely high.
The painting of Baron the horse that hung on the barn was fittingly given to a Sibell family friend.
I wanted to inform readers of the very positive outcome that honors the history of the barn and to let them know it was in fact, not razed.
Terri Hayes
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