A small town in Colorado has been declared abandoned by the state after its remaining elected officials resigned, leading its troubled water system to become a “health hazard” to its residents, according to state officials.

The Office of the Colorado Secretary of State said the determination was made this week after a public hearing showed that “the Town of Hartman had no Board of Trustees or Town Clerk, was unable to hold a town election, and owned infrastructure critical for the treatment or delivery of water to residents.”

“Importantly, not determining that the Town of Hartman is abandoned as contemplated by § 31-3-201(1)(b), C.R.S. (2026)…

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