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. Disneyland Guests Left Scrambling After Water Outage Shuts Bathrooms And RestaurantsThe town of Hartman, Colo., on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. Since the resignation of these elected officials, no government officials or government remain in the Town of Hartman," the order stated. However, without government officials, the Town is unable to enter any contracts that would enable it to access the grant funds." Original article source: Colorado small town abandoned after all elected officials resign, water concerns grow