Extreme drought expanded across roughly a third of southeast Colorado and exceptional drought continued to grip the central mountains

Vice President JD Vance told 931 newly commissioned Air Force Academy officers in Colorado Springs that humans, not machines, must make decisions about life and death as artificial intelligence transforms warfare.

Colorado's lieutenant governor warns that federal Medicaid cuts will strip health coverage from 130,000 state residents and burden hospitals with billions in unpaid care costs.

Private equity consultant Evan Munsing drops out of Colorado's 8th District Democratic primary, leaving state Representative Manny Rutinel and former Representative Shannon Bird as the final two candidates.

U.S. Representative Jason Crow launches a new congressional caucus aimed at reducing the influence of money and corruption in American politics.

Matthew Muniz Jr. was arrested in La Junta after a five-and-a-half-hour standoff following his flight from the Otero County courthouse on an outstanding warrant.

A federal judge declined to immediately block Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting, saying it was premature to challenge the directive before implementation.

Delaware rules corporations can vote in local elections. The Texas Senate race heats up, with attacks from both candidates and a federal judge refuses to halt President Trump's executive order on a national voting database and mail-in voting.

President Donald Trump reported to share details of an Iran memorandum of understanding; the Trump administration hires new judges to speed deportations; Aging Wisconsinites push lawmakers to prioritize growing needs; PA urged to vaccinate to prevent spread of measles this summer.

This week’s chemical tank explosion is now deemed to be likely the deadliest in Washington state history; Ohio police show strong support for community crime prevention; PA Teachers union calls for screen limits, AI oversight in schools; New Mexico higher ed advocates want health insurance parity.

Abortion-rights advocates say a new federal website directing pregnant women to crisis pregnancy centers collects sensitive data while disguising unmedical facilities as legitimate health care providers.

Federal officials and ranchers brace for the New World screwworm, a livestock parasite spreading north from Mexico that could worsen beef shortages and drive prices even higher.

The White House claims China committed to buying at least $17 billion in additional U.S. agricultural products annually for three years, though Beijing has not confirmed the deal.

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to let states purge voter rolls for noncitizens shortly before elections, a move voting rights groups warn could wrongly remove eligible American voters.

Nathan Edward Rose, a Kiowa County rancher who later lived independently in La Junta while pursuing music and art, died May 21 at age 70.

CDOT and TLM Constructors begin highway and intersection improvements across five southeast Colorado counties on June 1, with work continuing through fall 2026.

Agenda for the May 28, 2026, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, board of county commissioners.

Events in southeast Colorado for June 2026.

Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.

Listen to top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press for the week ending May 23, 2026.

Obituary - David Michael 'Mike' Sheridan

Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending May 27, 2026.

Cheyenne Wells will warm into the low 90s this weekend under mostly sunny skies while nearby showers stay west and south of the county.

Events in southeast Colorado for June 2026.

This year, the Cheyenne County 4-H Council is excited to host the 10th annual Celebrity Pig Show at the Cheyenne County Tumbleweed Fair.

Cheyenne Wells will see a warm Memorial Day with a high near 87, followed by a windy Tuesday in which sustained south winds of 25 to 30 mph.

Lt. Governor Primavera has appointed Deni E. Eiring to the 16th Judicial District Court.

Listen to top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press for the week ending May 23, 2026.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending May 23, 2026.

In January 2026, the Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office began utilizing FLOCK License Plate Reader cameras on a trial basis

California is considering handing oil refineries and other major polluters billions of dollars in free emission allowances.

Eleven weeks into the Iran war and a global energy shock, California drivers are paying the highest gas prices in the nation, an average of $6.15 a gallon this week.

A gallon of regular gasoline Monday cost an average of $4.52, according to AAA up from $4.14 a month ago and $3.14 a year ago.

North Dakota and other states are looking for solutions to keep grocery stores in business in rural areas.

A federal judge declined to immediately block Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting, saying it was premature to challenge the directive before implementation.

California's new law immediately bans law enforcement from seizing ballots or voting equipment, responding to a sheriff's unprecedented seizure of over 600,000 ballots before the June primary.

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to let states purge voter rolls for noncitizens shortly before elections, a move voting rights groups warn could wrongly remove eligible American voters.

Private equity consultant Evan Munsing drops out of Colorado's 8th District Democratic primary, leaving state Representative Manny Rutinel and former Representative Shannon Bird as the final two candidates.

Colorado's lieutenant governor warns that federal Medicaid cuts will strip health coverage from 130,000 state residents and burden hospitals with billions in unpaid care costs.

Abortion-rights advocates say a new federal website directing pregnant women to crisis pregnancy centers collects sensitive data while disguising unmedical facilities as legitimate health care providers.

U.S. Representative Jeff Hurd says Congress must provide stable energy policy and predictable regulations so consumers and businesses can plan long-term investments without bearing unexpected costs from shifting federal priorities.

Alaska's largest solar farm, under construction west of Anchorage, should produce electricity as cheaply as imported natural gas while reducing the utility's long-term reliance on Cook Inlet supplies.

Extreme drought expanded across roughly a third of southeast Colorado and exceptional drought continued to grip the central mountains

Vermont becomes the first state to ban paraquat, a toxic herbicide linked to Parkinson's disease, after Governor Phil Scott signed the legislation this week.

Nebraska farmers are testing sorghum as a drought-resistant alternative to corn as severe dry conditions persist across the state.

Federal officials and ranchers brace for the New World screwworm, a livestock parasite spreading north from Mexico that could worsen beef shortages and drive prices even higher.

Staff Sergeant Benjamin Pennington, 26, of Fort Carson died in Operation Epic Fury, one of 13 American deaths in Trump's Iran war that has devastated Colorado Springs.

Delaware rules corporations can vote in local elections. The Texas Senate race heats up, with attacks from both candidates and a federal judge refuses to halt President Trump's executive order on a national voting database and mail-in voting.

Colorado's lieutenant governor warns that federal Medicaid cuts will strip health coverage from 130,000 state residents and burden hospitals with billions in unpaid care costs.

U.S. Representative Jeff Hurd says Congress must provide stable energy policy and predictable regulations so consumers and businesses can plan long-term investments without bearing unexpected costs from shifting federal priorities.

A federal judge declined to immediately block Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting, saying it was premature to challenge the directive before implementation.

The Kansas Supreme Court threw out John Boese's conviction for violating a protection from abuse order that was never issued against him, finding he could only be convicted of the stalking order he actually violated.

California's new law immediately bans law enforcement from seizing ballots or voting equipment, responding to a sheriff's unprecedented seizure of over 600,000 ballots before the June primary.

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to let states purge voter rolls for noncitizens shortly before elections, a move voting rights groups warn could wrongly remove eligible American voters.

Extreme drought expanded across roughly a third of southeast Colorado and exceptional drought continued to grip the central mountains

Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending May 27, 2026.

Lamar temperatures climb into the upper 90s this weekend as south winds gust to 40 mph across the Arkansas Valley.

Cheyenne Wells will warm into the low 90s this weekend under mostly sunny skies while nearby showers stay west and south of the county.

Oklahoma officials are studying whether to cut bachelor's degree requirements from 120 credit hours to 90 to reduce college costs, though educators worry it could weaken student preparation.

Colorado's lieutenant governor warns that federal Medicaid cuts will strip health coverage from 130,000 state residents and burden hospitals with billions in unpaid care costs.

Alaska's largest solar farm, under construction west of Anchorage, should produce electricity as cheaply as imported natural gas while reducing the utility's long-term reliance on Cook Inlet supplies.

U.S. Representative Jeff Hurd says Congress must provide stable energy policy and predictable regulations so consumers and businesses can plan long-term investments without bearing unexpected costs from shifting federal priorities.

Vice President JD Vance told 931 newly commissioned Air Force Academy officers in Colorado Springs that humans, not machines, must make decisions about life and death as artificial intelligence transforms warfare.

Oklahoma officials are studying whether to cut bachelor's degree requirements from 120 credit hours to 90 to reduce college costs, though educators worry it could weaken student preparation.

Abortion-rights advocates say a new federal website directing pregnant women to crisis pregnancy centers collects sensitive data while disguising unmedical facilities as legitimate health care providers.

A wave of megachurch-affiliated colleges is replacing traditional Christian universities, offering job training over liberal arts while raising questions about accreditation and student outcomes.

Yosemite National Park struggles with overcrowded trails, long lines, and parking chaos after the Park Service eliminated its reservation system.

A person walking dogs near Winter Park sustained serious chest and arm injuries after a cow moose attacked on Little Vasquez Road Sunday afternoon.

The U.S. Board on Geographic Names renamed a 14,265-foot Clear Creek County mountain Mount Blue Sky in September 2023, replacing the name of territorial governor John Evans who authorized the Sand Creek Massacre.

Insect populations across New Mexico are declining sharply due to heat, drought, pesticides and habitat loss, threatening the ecosystems that depend on them for pollination and food.

Memorial Day is an apt time to reflect on the long-term consequences of war. Among them are substance use, mental health problems, homelessness and jail time for those who served in the military.

Starting November 4, 2026, all retailers accepting SNAP benefits must stock a wider variety of foods including fresh produce and perishables, a change that could force small stores to close rather than comply.

T. rex was a successful carnivorous species that existed for over a million years.

The brain cells you have now are largely the same ones you had when you were born. And once you lose them, there is no way to get them back.